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The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-05-14
RPnpXOIPlcR.

We do not think person can evince more
benevolent trait OF character than being moved at
the distress and suffering of others, and further
more, anxious to do all in their power to alleviate
by evry possible means human suffering. In
this view of the case, we do not know how the
humane and benevolent can do an action more in
accordance with their philanthropic views, than
by calling the attention of their afflicted friends
and acquaintances to tho fact, that DR.. SETH s.
HANoE, of los Baltimore street. Baltimore Nd ,
has discovered preparation, which is put up in
the form of pill, that has a specific action for
curing Epilepsy, or falling fits spasms, cramps,
and all forms of nervous diseases. Among those
who have been permanently cured we might men
ton member Of the family Of James II, BeadIe
HUNTSVILLE, Ala; Mr.. NJ P Sledge Cabin Point,
Surry comfy, Va; and Mr., w. P. Ligon, Grenada
Miss We might go on enumerating number of
others, until we had entirely filled up this column
of our paper; but we think we have said sufficient
TO satisfy every person that the subject under con-
sideration is one of vital Importance to every one
Reader if you are well man or woman. and
have no need of a remedy, perhaps you know
some person who is rot equally blessed as your
self, If so, cut out this notice, and send it to him
or her 1t will cost you but little trouble. and
probably it will make you instrumental in curing
some poor, afflicted mortal of that dreadful visi
tation, Epilepsy, or falling sickness.
Dr. Hance sends his pills by mail, free of post
age, to all part OF the world on the receipt Of a
remittance. His prices are one box, 50, two. SIS;
twelve, Se4. We have given his address above
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THE merry May hath pleasant hours, and dreamily
they glide.
As if they foated like the leaves upon silver tide
The trees full of crimson buds, the woods are full
And the waters aow to music like tune with pleas
ant words"
That is all very true. and we are right in the
midst of all these beauties,
ain spite of physic painting pain, aud cost"
and how true it is. that
'Ts not lip or eye we beauty call
But the full force and joint effect of ALL"
So with dame Nature when she puts on all her
spring jewels. her gay and lovely attire, we all
admire and worship her voluptuous loveliness
and Incompatible beauty. Now, Nature is just
the same in Winter as in Spring, TO the thought
full mind and her stern. rigid, and wildly DESC
lating feats, possess charms of unsurpassng
interest to the poet, the philosopher, and the
statesman. But we see so much more than we
think, anil are so unwilling to reflect when our
curiosity can be gratifsd by one grand burst of
Spring beauties upon the vision, that outward
appearance generally has the preference with the
mass of mankind. This principle pervades all
our beingit may be seen in all our acts through
all our words. Pope says:
"Belinda smiled, and all the world was gay"
If that be true, Belinda must have been belle
indeed, for who would smile merely because
some ragged Belinda had done SO 2 Now, read
Ell. we have wandered from our text, somewhat,
but have not forgotten the point which we wish
to urge upon your mind, to wit; that, however
wrong it may be, there is much in the outward
appearance. This we all know. Who has not
seen worthy young man "get the mitten
when the wing OF regular sap head, or
sap sucker, would be eagerly grasped provided
he was fashionabiy attired? Now to the point.
You are all expected to copy after Spring, to be
admired by the world, aud she wears clean,
nice, new clothas-the best she can Afford
F. R. Miller & Co. are aware of this fact, and
have provided themselves with the very things
needful; and, knowing our natural good looks,
and all that, have placed upon our back coat
which sits comfortably WE'LL and feels exceed
ingIy good because it is present from such a
clever firm. The fact is, they are selling lots OF
goods at very low prices, AMI if young ladies
and gentlemen wish to come out IN fine and
cheap apparel, F. R. Miller & Co. can attend
to their wants in every particular.
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To PREAcHERs.--I have found the following
rules to be Of much service to myself and respect
fully suggest to my brethren in the ministry the
propriety of testing their merits ~. Resolve TO
be brief as this is an age Of telegraph and sieno-
graphy.-2. Be pointed never preach all around
the text without hitting it's. State your propo-
stions plainly but do not stop long to particular
ize-i. Avoid long introductioas but plunge into
your sermon ika Il swimmer into cold water.-5.
CJndense make sure that you have an idea, and
then speak it right out, in the plainest shortest
possible terms.-6 Avoid all hgh-hown language;
quote no Hebrew or Greek; aim 10 be simple
preacher.--7. Be honest enough TO own that you
do avail yourself of help from any source Bu',
iii using helps, be sure you never make stilts Of
them when your own legs are far betteE--S EN-
pect the Fathers blessing you are his servant,
and can do nothing without it..--9 Stop when you
are d one AmC pg the many rules given the preach
er, have found It convenient to adopt the above.
rs being such as were profitable TO me. And now,
my brother, if they will do you any geod, you are
welcome 10 them-- George c. Bancroft
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IIOOaanc's German Bitters,

THE GREAT REMEDY FOR NERVOUS DEBILITY.
J. M HUEsuIzkR, Doylestown. Pa June 90, SO,
says MY wife has been afflicted with nervous
debility since Sapt. 1851, since which time have
been unable to find any physician or medicine
called at the store Of Dr. Harvey, OF this town,
for some tincture of iron and described to him tt
Affections of my wife he then handed me a lot of
papers to read, ameng WI ch found one descrb.
ing your German Bitters, Immediately procured a
few bottles from him. and am pleased to state that
the use of the Bitters has done her more good
than all the medicine she has heretofore TAKEN -
| wish you to send me half dozen bottes.'
See advertisement.
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STEAMBOAT BAcE--0n Saturday morning last
it was generally understood that there would be a
trial of speed between our favorite boat the Chase
and the packet steamer Niagara, and the banks Of
the river on either side were lined with anxious
spectators. The hoar for departure having ar
rived the Chase put out for Miami where a num-
Der OF passengers awaited her, and the Niagara
followed haltng in the river for the appearance of
her rival. The two boats were soon off for Tole-
do the Chase passing the Niagara in running less
than mile, but the friends of the latter boat were
unwilling to give il ap," claiming that she would
lead the Chase on rounding the point. But our ia
gorite boat was Grst ia sight, and the many friends
Of Capt Hall aud his Heat little boat felt exceed
ingy well as her shrii whistle pealed forth defiance
to her antagonist The Chase landed passengers
at Oregon, aud then distanced the Niagara more
than one and half miles. She made the distance
between this port and Toledo, including two stop
pages, in less than an hour. We are highly graft
fed with the result of the contest, however much
We may be opposed to steamboat racing in general
as a few of our citizens appear to forget their
oblgationstO the ever obliging Captain of the
Chase, and are but loo willing to ran after strnge
gods.
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FEVER AND AGUE-AN INFALIBLE CURE.

FEVER AND AGUE-AN INFALIBLE CURE.
We defy the world to produce any medicine
which does not contain Quinine, Bark, Arsenic,
Mercury or any n'xious deadly compound, to
cure this annoying disease effectually As Car
ters Spanish Mixture. While it contains none of
the above named dangerous articles, yet it pos.
sesses power in relieving and curing Fever and
Ague which cannot be approached by any of them
separately or in combination 1t acts specifically
on the Liver, Puriies the Blood, opens the pores
of the Skin, and assists nature to expel from the
system the seeds of Disease or what is as bad, the
remains of the mineral drugs, which clog and
finally destroy the constitution.
See the cure Of Longden of Virginia He had
chillS twice day for three years nothing wou d
relieve him until he tried Carter's Spanish Mix
ture, only three of which effectualy restored him
to health, nor has he had rerurn of the disease
ince.
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MAURIEn.

On the 9th inst. by Joshua Chippcu, Mr.. CHARLES
C. BAIRD, proprietor Of the Baird House, and Miss
ELIZABETH A. CROFT, all Of Perrysburg.
Mankind ae essentially difsr4nt from other living
creatures only in things while in many respects
they initiate to certain extent, in some particulars
all animated nature. Man seems to be made up Of
the many gushing differences Of the lower order
of creation, but is distinguished from ali by Reason,
We are not going prove this assertion now but wish
to say that birds mate, and do and women -
the former have plr yullr season for noting, while
the latter are not restricted by time circumstance
when young man reaches certain age, something
whispers in his ear, it is not good for to be
alone" and then be will commence billing and cot
ing" around some fair damselu he screws his
age to the sticking point when he will commence in
this wise -
"Thy soul and mine, by mutual courtship won,
Meet like two mingling flames, and make but one.'
And then we all know that
Marriage to maids is like war to men;
The battle causes fear but the sweet hopes
OF winning at the last, still draws emil -
so that it seldom we hear of young lady saying No.
and it is generally supposed that the two imtatOrs o
birds will Join hands and hearts, exclaiming-
"Then come the mild weather-come sleet or come
snow,
We will stand by each other however it blow
Oppression and sickness, and sorrow and pain,
Shall be to our true love as links to the chain"
So may it be with this happy pair who have launch
ed their united fortunes upon fe's uncertain voyage
and through all its changing scenes, may every wave
bear them some additional element of pleasure yield
ing them richer fruits than the quarter eagle
which is before
MARR!ED.-0n Thursday May 7, by Rev. G. A. Adams
Dea. ABNER BRowN, and Miss HELEN EARL, all of this
place.
Many thanks to the happy twain of one flesh" fol-
the delicious bridal cake which accompanied the above
notice. May prosperous long, and happy life be
theirs.
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ro the Friends of Education.

The Teachers and friends of education are re
ouested to meet at Bowling Green on Saturday
May 10th, 1857, at 10 o'clock A. NJ Tor the pur
pose of forming an Educational Associauon'-
Good Speakers will be in attendance.
Mrs r. r Parsons. E. w. henderson,
M;ss r. e Carr Alexander Brown,
a. NJ f. Carr. J. J. Parsons,
u Mary Hannah. Daniel Whitehead,
m A. r Thomas G. N. Parsons
- 7. II. Thomas. w. S. Thurstin,
d" I. A. Clough, ]. D. Smith,
a. Mary M. Bulls, A. A. Thurstin,
Joseph Alcorn, VIM. f. Hannah
M. A. Brown, Edward iuooaru'
Addison Fay, Joseph Newton,
William Alcorn, David Cargo,
Dr. q. ]. Rogers, ]. B. Smith,
Joseph Howells.
May 9th, 1857.
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Be At ordained BY the T0Oa Council fhe 7ocn of
Prrysburg, All swine, the property of persons residing
within the limits OF the town of Perry;hurg are hereby
such Corporation under penalty of two dollars, for
each swine found running at large contrary TO the
provisions OF this section unless such swine shall have
rings of wire fastened in their prevent
them from roofing up the ground; and the Marshal is
required to dstrain and mpcund every swine found
running large without such rings in its nose above
required; and ii such penalty aud costs paid
within one day after such swine inpounded and
disrained, 10 sell the at public Auction 20 the
highest bidder; and to spply the proceeds first pay
the costs OF proceedings and penalty, aforesaid. and
the balance if any shall be deposited with the Mayor
and be paid to the owner of such swine on demand.
JAMES HOOD. Mayor.
/. p. THOMPSON, Recorder,
Mn Two
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"WooDLAND CREAM"--A Pomade for beautifying
the Harhighly perfumed. superior to any French
tice imported and for half the price. For dressing
Ladies' hair it has equal, giving it bright glossy
appearance. 1t gentemens hair curl in the
most natural manner, 1t removes dandruf, always
giving the hair the appearance Of being fresh sham
pooned, Price only fifty cents. None genuine unless
signed, FETRIDGE g. CO., New York. Propre-
tors of the Balm of Thousand Flowers. For sale by
all Druggists, Feb. &c, 1S57--42mG.
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sCunOI. MEETING.

There will be meeting of the citizens OF tins place
a, the High School on Friday evening June o.
1851 for the purpose of electng two members OIL inc
Board of Education to serve for three years. ana 'o
transact other business The propriety oil erectlhg
new School House, for the eastern dVislo" W ''''s
district, will be brought before the meeting se"-
eral attendance is solicited,
I.p. THOMPSON, Secretary.
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A Yankee from away mp North among the
pine trees was employed by the owner of taft of
lumber to pilot it safe down the river for him.
The pilot, however, through unskiiifuness care.
lessnes ran it against one of the piers Of the bridge
at this place, stavng ii upon its ice-breaker The
owner of the lumber took him to task for his bad
management when he replied
There's ifty-two of them ar piers, and missed
en- all but one. call that middlin' good runnin'
DON'T you p
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SIIeTiTs sale,

William H. Baldwin VS.. Peter T. Peachen & wife.
Judgment on foreclosure of mortgage.
DY virtue of an alias order Of sale TO me directed
Dand delivered from the Court of Common Pleas Of
Wood Co.. o., in the above entitled cause shall of
fer public sale the door OF the court house. in said
county,
On Saturday. the 18th day of June 1857.
between the hours of 10 O'Clock A. NJ and O'Clock
NJ. the following lands and teuements to wit: Lot,
No. in the town of Portageyille. in Wood county
Ohio, as numbered on the plat of said town.
c. W. NORTON. Sheriff.
]. II. REID Atty. for PlH.
May IA, 1e57--lw522 10.
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DIED.

On the sth inst, of spinal affection, Mr.. ROBERT
II. KELLEY, aged about fOrty-three years.
Mr.. Kelley has been citizen of this place twenty
four years having removed to Perrysburg from Penn
sylvania in the year 1882. lie leaves wife and five
children, to mourn his loss His suderings Of
short duration and his remains followed to the
tomb by large unmber of relatives and friends. Thus
one by one early settlers leaving us. but their
works will stand not alone as monuments their
oies but also buoys to direct those who may follow
after them in those channels which lead to usefulness
and happiness here and hereafter
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school Examiner's Notice.

The board will hold their next regular session Tor the
examination of Teachers at Bowling Green on the
first Tuesday of June.
.zs-No applicant will be examined VINO Is not pres
ent punctualy at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
BY order of the Board
H.HD DODGE, Clerk, pro tenn
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NOTICE.

The officers of the Wood county agricultural society,"
ARE requested to meet at Bowling Green on SATURDAY
,be 10th of May at ten o'clock A NJ to arrange 'he
premium list for the present year. and transact any
other business that maybe deemed proper anu heoeS'
sary other persons, feeling an ntereeth 'e CAUSE
are invited to be present
By order of the President.
Nav T. 1sJ7-52w2
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AttncIlnlent Notice.

A. J. Gardner, Plaintiff, against Richard Dougherty
Defendant.
Before J. D. sniyely J. p. Of Weston township
Wood Co. Ohio
Nn the 9Th day of April, A. d. 1851 said justice Is
sued order of attachment In the above action for
the sum of thirteen dollars debt and twenty dollars
probable costs Al. GARDNER.
Gilead Nav G, lS57-Iw3s
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While the fishermen under the employ
of our friend George Mcknight were making a
haul one night last week, the ropes with which
they were drawing in the sein broke, and the
sein was lost. Ii was new-worlh about $50.
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The sommerset Ky. } Statesman notices
the birth of child near that place with six
well developed toes on each foot--seven de-
veloped fingers on the right and six on the
left hand-the middle fingers of which are
webbed with perfect nail between them al
the ends, representing another finger. The
child is still living-large and weighing at its
birth eleven pounds.
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u~F Miss Eliza P. Jones keepsa good assort-
mcnt of Millinery goods which she proposes to self
mt reasonable rates, She is also prepared to make
or renovate bonnets in good style and on reason
able terms Not only this, but she takes Ambro-
type and dagucrreoypc likenesses in the very best
style of the art
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cs-The Stockhold,r Of the DIyton aud Mich
igan Railroad met in D yton last week ard re-
elected all of the present officers. We learn
that the iron for this road is purchased aud
viii probably be received in ime for The tack
LAYERS by the first of July.
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;as- There is registered letter in our post Of
fee, directed to Mrs Mary Stitch. 1t appears to
have been mailed in New Hampshire, but the ex-
act place cannot be ascertained
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NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Stockholders of P. T.
p Road Co. will be held at Bowling Green on Friday
the 5th day of June next for the purpose of eectinS
Directors for the ensuing year, and other matters.
BY Order of the Board.
Bowling Green J. BOUGHTON, Secretary.
Niny 7, 1857.
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Mrs. Cunningham Acquitted.

NEW lORk, NIdy 3.
The jury in the Burdell murder case retrd at
o'clock this evening" and in half an hour re-
turned a verdict Of acquittal Mrs. Cunning.
ham was discharged from custody, and Mr..
Eckel was discharged on his own recosni-
Zance.
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LOCAL AND LITERARY.
cash ITp.-Important TO Everybody.

Hereafter advertisement will be adm''eo '''0 '''
Journal until it paid for except where there
specal to the contrary and in all cases. the
person presenting an advertisement for insertion VIII
bs held responsible for the same We cannot pay our
;.,, .ocoupts on Tom, Dick and Harry, of whom
w. know nothing The cash system Is better ior all
parties, and pe shuii adhere TO IL.
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The GLORY AND SHAME OF PHILADELPHIA.--A
shawl was lately sold in Philadelphia for 81 ,42o,-
In the same city women make shirts for six cents
each.
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GOODS CHEAP,
CALL AND SEE FOR THEMSELVES
T. e. MILLER j. co.
May II, ls5T--ltf,
Notice.

Scaled proposals will be received by the subscriber
until June 20th for building new School House in
Sub District No. g. in Perry sburg Twp. Said House to
be frame building, 20 f. by 80 and be completed
by the lst of November next.
By Order of the Board of Education.
+. r. MILLER, Clerk.
Perrysburg NAV 18th lS57-lw6
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THE EMOTION OF SYMPATHY: A Met
rical Essay, read before the Cambridge. NJ iss.,
High school, Assocition, July 26, 1856 By
William Winter
Weara in lebted to our talented New England
contibator, Kate Clrroll, for copy Of this
neat AMI pleasant little poem. 1t opanS with
much of tn! sim >licty, ease, anil beauty which
charact riz's G )ldsmiths d; D;serted Village thus
When after many weary year has aown
He turns from foreign climes to hail his own,
hat soft emotions thrill the eXile's heart
What kindly tears Of tender joy will start
How from the past the shadow shapes will rise,
While memory's picture fit before his eyes;
And every sound and every step betray
Remembered tOkeis of 9aElc happier day.
Hera is an extract well worth treasurng ap:
So harmony pervades the general plan,
But finds perfection in the sonl of man,
The stars may burn-the moon may wax and wane--
The circling seasons pass and come again
But all these changes. beauteous though they be-
Can family type the eternal unity.
But, in the mi ghty human soul. we 6nd
Some index of the universal mind.
Thi author severely r.blkes those who are
ever willing to prosecute thosa who make false
step, bat are never ready to praise them for
single virtue:
II he one generous act performed on earth;
If to one noble thought he gave birth
II one kind word to suffering weakness given,
Fell from his lips mama fell from heaven
II ere his eye one plying tear distilled
One throb of sympathy his heart has thrilled
II he hath bowed beneath the Christening rod,
Forgive the weakness of a child of God
Spare, spare the fOllies of an eTring brain.
Judge not his fauts-hs has not husi IN rain.
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SINGERS SEWING MACHINES,
'JNHE grch reputation OF Singers Sewing Machines
is founded on the fact, that they perfectly adap-
ted to every vsrey of work and that each of them
kept employed. will earn not less than
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All persons desiring full and reliable information
about these uachines-sizes prices modes of purcha-
sing, &c. obtain it by applying, by letter or 9TH
wise for copy OIL, NJ. SINGER & cos GAZETTE.
a beautiful pictorial paper, entirely devoted TO Sewing
Machine Interests 1t will he sent gratis.
Local Agents
Wanted in every town in the United States TO whom
liberal inducements offered.
N. B.--We have made arrangements with many ed
tos and publishers OF newspapers highly profitable
satisfactory them and wish make similar contracts
with every newspaper aud magazine in the country
For full particulars address
l. VI. SINGER & co.
March l9.ls57--45m3 1928 Broadway, New York
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NOTICE

L. p. THOMPSON, Recorder,
May II, lS5I--lw2$2.20