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The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-03-19
From the Detroit Free Press.
Incidents of the War of 1912.

The fsmily Of 81. francois lived few yards
beyond the rollingmill of Wyando,te ron
Works, at the commencement of The war OF
1872 They were quiet and peac'ablr people,
who had not md lied with pubic affairs. and
had taken no active part with either side.
After the M 'nsnagon band of the Wysn.
dotts. under Walkin-thr. Water, had Joined
the enemy Maiden, S.. Fruncois was left with
his family alone at the Indian village. For
ms unknown reason Excerpt for that all pow
erful one. blood and scapS, and warriors fame }
band of Chippewss came over from Maiden,
attacked ST. francois house, and slaughtered
the whole family. six in number. The Older
ones were shot or tomshs wked the children
were taken by the heels and their brs,ns dashed
out against the chimney, Several Of our old
citiz"ns still r'mpmb-r the horrible appearsncs
Of that log cabin, the walls of which were lit
erally covered with the blood of the slain.
The scaIps of the whole family were tskrr
and strung upon pole and carried 10 M,lden
where great numbsrs Of Indians congregated.-
The scalp of ST. francois graced the upper IN |
and ihs Others. BY saaiadty.'issc-nis along N
pole, . few inches apart. The soft, silky tfesss
81 ths baby ~sved il ,tt vind - .as 5o,'pr
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-03-19
For the Journal.
HOPE AND FAITH.
BY HELEN MoRsrsoToN.

Give me but Hope and when the rose that bushes
With Curious promise In these days oftoy
Is faded on its stein,--when the young flowers,
Just dawning into bliss that cluster in purpled
Leaflets wither from my sight ay to SUMMER brows
And leave but the thorn TO ranke deep
10 my heart of hearts-when their sweets
Change to bitterness; and in my soul
No more the gentle dews of early life distill
Their sacred balm, warmed by the fresh rays
or morn, aud beamng each = diamond
Ia the dazzling coronal of Youth-gve me but Hopel
And the dark cloud that lowers forbidingly
O'er Times broad horizon, shall melt and disappear
lu \ radiant glow of gladueSs confidence,
And most holy strength.
Give me but Hope
And when schemes matured mid scenes of toll
And wearyins pain have faieI-when years,
Long years have worn the souls best energies
And its strength has wthered-when the canker
Gnaws my hearts, deep core aud makes its loathsone
home
Within my breast-when the loud storm Of sorrow
Reigns triumphant in it's fearful wrath
Along the shores Of life-even in its widest wrath
Give me but Hope to whisper, all may yet b. peH"
And when the golden sheen Of sunset shall spread
Its crimsoned mantle o'er the sea Of life,-
The troubled waters Graded on the wave
Shall drop to sleep in blissful trance and woes,
Aud SORROWS hushed, shall glide into joy and peace.
Give me but Faith and when the last hour
Has come, aud the light is fading from my eyes,
When earth grows dim-and the last throe
or nasure is upon me,-when the joys and sorrows
OF life, the thoughts, wishes, and high aspirations,
The dark forboding fears, and panied remembrances
Are swallowed in that last mortal agony
Then. from my couch Of death will leap
Into the curtsined fdture, and beyond the shores
or time, bask in eternal light, and roam
Mid fields of unfading flowers, drinking deep
or the waters Of everlasting life, pure
And deathless inha4itant OF that bright cline,
And only empyrean. Grant God!
That Hope aud Faith may blossom on my tomb,
And from their buds an Immortality shall spring.
MARCH S, 1857.
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From the True american
A Thanksgiving Feast that little Madge saw,
bull did not taste of.


There she was,-that darling little beggar-ao-
tua!ly standing upon the rails of the costly iron
fence, and reaching to catch glimpse Of that load
Q table, The cooi hii Grossly driven hor from %
tn basement door, ani the naughty eye Of the
footman sill farther expedited those little shoe
less feet through the avenu., when the perfums OF
rich vanis greeei, like the INST Intoxicating
arom. the hungry senses Of the needy offenderwho.
Instantly, aided insult to injury in the manner r.
lated above.
There was poultry cooked in every conceivable
style pulling full enough Of plums to drive even
Jacky Hornsr md; pies so appstizng in their ex-
tern n,l appearance that those half famished lips
qnivered; fruits so abundant and tempting that
the little blue outsii al,n)3 wspt she gazei.
Soon the family gathered abou, the table. Grace
like job work-was hurried through, (hers Madgs
thought of the petitions so simple, yet earnest and
real. her mother never failed to breathe over each
scanty meal) and Carving commenced
"oh, if only W., at home had a little Of thoss
nice things woai.r why We never dos"
"Was there "ver such impulsnce John, send
that beggar away" and dozen eyes looked
6ercely at MIige. who dropped down and shrunk
away mortifedsnd worse,-angry because she had
not more blessed lot r - ...
"H, shsn't have the chance to drive me off,
Whs wouldn't the lady let me look in : Iwas not
dong her any harm. oa, if ever am rich, will
be kind to the poor J. ...-.
There wasn't no on, thsrs, ma'aIn,' said John,
raturing to the dining hall
al dare say not Humph shes hidden l sup
pose to watch her chance to steal r. .''
That's it, ma" responded trio Of little voices
$50 young, yet suspicious.
Nothing else occurred to prevent the Brays
making ravenously selfish meal.
| "M4mma i.'s dreadful to be poor isn't it :" said
Madge, who, since reaching home. had been very
silent and thoughtful. ......
Mot necessarily dreadful, my child"
:" know what you mean, mamma. But eannst
think i, is anything less than said"
"Mldge"
al must say, and feel so, mamma. We are 90
wretch,d p,or p And Nudge w,pt as il that
word comprised all OF misery tha. life could be-
stow. .
"Clild child And now tbs mothers tears
hoy, wa IN NJ, lga, regr,tful, turns comforter.
Don't ! doil MI M cannot bear that
Bn they treat me- so, outside that I ought not to
j CON. HON, at all, | feel so wicked"
"Who was poorer even thaa We my child"
"oir SIvios BIT he knew that bis real hous
was be,t.r than any of earth.
"So do W.. my dlaglter. That hons is ourAT
Sien, Mass KAre CARROLL
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From Life illustrated.
VOICES OF NIGHT.
BIT SARAH A. CASE.


The gushing sound Of waters soft ...
Gushing. ever gusbingi
Fall on my ear with their silvcry tone
Aud memories sweet, that long have flown,
Der my soul rushing with dirge-lke moan
Rushing, ever rushingl
The tail trees waving by the winds
Waving ever waving!
With strong stirring voices they speak TO my heart
10 the stiffness Of night hear them, and start;
They bid me be fearless still braving my part
Drawing, ever Drawing!
The pale stars shining in the sky
Shining, ever shiuingl
They tell of q heaven, with beauty rife,
Beyond their limits-beyond earth's strife
And my spirit Is pining for holier life
Pining, ever pning
Nightly these voices speaking to me-
Speaking, ever speaking!
They breathe Of the sacred memories OF love,
0fthe shadowed future long to prove,
OF the home am seeking far above
Seeking, ever seeking!
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DECISION AND TRUrH.-WhSIevsr you think
proper TO grant child, let it be granted at the
first word. without entresty or prayer; and
above oil without making any conditions Grant
with pleasure. but let your pleasure b. irreyo.
cable let no Importantly shake your resolution
let The positive mo" when once pronounced.
be a wall of brass, which child. after he has
tried his strength sgainst it once. shall nSvsI
more sndssvoJ 20 sheke,
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DAHoER OF EARLY EMISENcE.-The danger Of
early eminence has been extended BY some even
to the gifts Of nature and an opinion has long
been conceived tina, quickness Of inyention,Ae'
curscy of judgement, or extent Of knowlsdgs,sP-
ppSrng before the usual time. .Presage short life
Even those who are lrss inclined 10 form general
con nclasions, from instances which BY their owA
nature must be rare. have jet been iuclinsd 10
prognostics,e no suitable progress from the first
sslli-s Of rapid wits; bu. have observed. that
s,tars short pffr,. they either oitsT. or suffer
themselves to be surpassed BY the svsn ana reg
ylsl rsr5evcIsscs pf slower ;a3ar'aa1'nSs
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-04-04
10 Persons Noying Westward.

Many persons going Westward either for
the purpose of settling there or of buying
land, give themselves much unnecessary
trouble to procure gold or silver with
which to make their purchases, Then the
trouble Of carrying large amount in gold,
such distance, is a source of much unea-
siness,-all which may be easily avoided BY
calling at any Of our Banks and getting
drafts ca New York or Philadelphia, which
arc as good as gold in the West. There is
this advantage, too, i'll taking i draft, = i.
lost or stolen, the Bank would pay it at its
own riak, whilst if the gold is lost or stolen,
there is no hope for It's recovery Tho adj
yantages Of drafts arc thus easily seen.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-04-04
The Party Whip--Mai. Andei son.

Sam cracks his party whip bravely and
icreely. The last num5er Of the Spectator,
editorially and anonymously, is down on
Major ANDERSON, with "yIM' And for
wbat--gentla reader--for what, people of
Augusta? You know Major Anderson, =
one Of the most amiable. kind hearted gen.
tlcmen in the county; whose heart is inca
pahe Of bitterness; whose noble and patri-
otic old grandfather served this county,
faithfully, in the Legislature for more than
4 quarter Of century, aud whose father
now lives among you, as pure a specimen OF
a man as is to be found any where What
then has excited the ire Of the Spectator aud
its correspondent against young Anderson
Has he been guilty Of any crime? The peo-
pie Of this county know that is impossible
Has he been guilty of any assault ON the
person or feelings Of the editor or his friends!
No-his gentle nature forbids the suspicion
His whole eriminalty is, that he has excr-
cised the privilege Of a freeman; he has
dared in the use of his free will, to break
off his old party alliances; and such was
bis popularity his purity, his intelligence,
that the democratic party, without his know
ledge or solicitation, thought proper of Their
own accord to nominate him as one of then
candidates for the Legislature So far was
he from desiring Or counting this distinc.
ton, that before the issue of the Spectator
he had written and sent in to this office, a
modest declnation Of the canvass, and when
those shafts were pointed against him was a
private citizen. fct the gall Of know-noth-
ing hatred must pursue him IN his modest
retirement It is enough that he has con-
scientionsls disapproyed the principles Of
that prosecuting party. At once the order
goes forth. to cut him down-throttle him
crush him out. Let his sad fate become
terror and a warning to others in like
eases offending, But it won't do; Sam will
find 70 his cost that the people of Augusta
will not suffer one so endeared to them by
his exemplary virtues, to be trodden down
by the heel of persecution. They will say
to those pereecators, "eeaso tipers, YOU bite
a file
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Mr.. Editor For some time have beef
the Yankee Colonization of Virginia ques-
ton, and must confess, disagree with
them, an toto, on the subject. They call on
Virginians TO receive all Northern speeula.
tors with u coat of tar and feathers. They
want to know why Firginians are so quito,
when an insult like this is threatened" &c
Now | think the Old State stands in need Of
all the bone and sinow she can get, and if
had my choice | had rather it would como
from the North. Our slaves are fast be-
coming unmanagoable; they grow more I'M
pudent and worthless every day and moth
ing but the sternest measures will make i;
profitable to hold them any longer We
have to choose between the Negro peniten-
tiaries Of the South and the Yankee masters
of the North There is good deal to be
said III favor of both systems. From what
can learn, the penitentiary system is in
high favor where it is used it is said the
Negroes look upon it as sort of disgrace
to be incareerated in one of them; that Il
day work in one will keeps Negro straight
for at least year, on an average that for
any offence, no matter how trivial, it can
be used that after Won see they are pun
islied sufficiently, you can remove them. =
All these reasons are urged, and justly
urged in favor of the penitentiary system.
where it exists; but the question is, would
such system do among so vicious set as
our Negroes are would not it be better to
introduce a sterner discipline, and thus, by
degrees, prepare them for it?
The advocates of Yankee masters do not
for a moment, suppose Virginans to be
cruel enough to sell their slaves to the Yam
KEGS; all they advocate is, that some of the
worst should be hired to them and ocea-
sionally, to sell one of the very worst, as a
punishment to him and an example to the
rest. A scare-crow in an old corn-feld
would not keep the crows away more eflec-
tually than Negro sold to a Yankee here
and there would keep the rest out of mis-
chief. But would no more advise mas
tiers to sell their slaves to Yankees, for slight
offences, than | would the State of Virginia
to pass a law Furnishing all offences capt.
tally; both punishments ought to be used
with the utmost caution. An idea strikes
me Just here, give it to you for what it is
worth. What do you think of the next Le-
glsaturc of Virginia setting aside a certain
sum, to be used in importing some of the
best Yankees to scatter over the State?
think if they could get two or three magis-
trates to certify to their characters as good,
honest, intelligent and merciful men, they
would answer our purpose But, to return
to our comparison of the two systems
have shown, as well as ! am able, the good
and bad effects of both, and | think have
shown, conclusiyely, that III the present
condition Of the Negroes here the Yankees
would be most efficient If, in the course Of
time, they improve very much, and the
Yankees quit coming. we then can intro
! duce the penitentiarv. But, say some Of
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-04-04
The Attorney Generalship- Convention,

The resignation of Mr.. Bocock as Attor-
ney General for the State, renders ii ncces-
sary to supply the vacancy that will be ere
ated. The names of a number of gentlemen,
fully competent to discharge the duties of
the Office, among them the names of James
Lyons, Of Richmond, Shelton +. Lcake, Of
Charlottesville, Col VIM. r. Hartman, Of
Stanton, j. Randolph Tucker, of Win
chester, Geo. W. Randolph, of Richmond,
and others are mentioned Looking TO
the Importance of the Office and the impor-
lance Of securing the best legal talent
State Convention is absolutely necessary,
and though the time is short, vet a full
Convention may be had if prompt action is
taken Two or three suggestions have been
made, ono, by The South" that the De-
mocracy from all parts of the State assem-
bic in Staunton, without the formality of
appointing delegates at an early day, and
make Il nomination another, that as many
Democrats as choose stand for the Office and
then II Wing should be brought out, all
the Democrats retire but one This plan is
Objectionable, as the opposition would hard
y nominate a candidate until it would be
too late to make the Withdrawals But there
is another and stronger objection to this
plan the opposition might make DO nomi-
nation, yet have it secretly understood thro'-
out the State that they would vote for a
particular person, and thus elect him. The
recommendation of the Richmond Exami.
ner2 meets our approval--that Conyen-
ton be held in Charlottesville on the 18th of
May. 1t is true, the Examiner" mentions
other places than Charlottesville, but We
think that point the best.
Gs- Since the above was in type, we
have received The South which recon-
mends stanton as the place and the list of
May as the time for holding the Convention.
Agreed
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COMMUNICATED.

To tie Editors Of tie Tiadicdt,r:
GENTLEMEy, = Allow me, through your
columns. to express my heartfelt thanks to
the Democratic party Of Augusta, for the
honor they have done me, in rendering to
one SO young and so unpretendng, nomi-
nation on their ticket, for the House of Del
cgates of Virginia. 1t is mark Of distinc-
ton and of confidence which / can never for
get But, having so recently united myself
with that party as being now, in my hum
bic judgment, the only national and conser-
vatiye party, guided alone by sense of
conscientious duty. cannot consent to do
any thing which might give pretcnce to the
invidlous to suspect the purity Of my mo-
lives; and while | am prepared and deter
mined to do all in my power for the promo
ton Of the interest and progress Of the De-
mocratic party, regardless of personal con-
sequences--so long as | shall believe its OBJ
jects and aims are pure and patriotic, as
now-l must, at present, most respectfully
decline the high honor tenders satisfied,
as am, that many others, older and bet
ter, may be found in my county, on whom
it may be safely conferred, and under whose
leading the cause of the country will not
suffer. Respectfully,
VIM. d. ANDERSON.
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LATER FROM CALIFORNIA

New YORK, March 28.-The steamship
Illinois, with California dates to the 9Th inst.
arrived here this morning. She brings up
wards of million of dollars in specie.
The steamship Illinois left Aspinwall on
the evening Of the 10Th inst.
Mr.. Bates, late State Treasurer of Cali
fornia had been Indicted for felony. His
trial had commenced and his accounts show
deficit of $34 900
A special election of Senator for San
Francisco resulted in the election of the
Vigilance Committee candidate.
The Supreme Court of California have
decided that the Legislature have no au-
thority to appropriate money to pay the in
terest ON the State debt, and the Court will
enjoin against leyying tax for that pur-
pose.
The Senate had passed a resolution that
the honor OF the State required the payment
of the State debt 4 resolution submitting
the proposition to the people was lost
The steamer Panama, from San Juan
del Sur, had arrived at Panama with one
hundred and twenty-five deserters from
Walker. Their passage to the L. s. was
paid by the Costa Rican Government One
hundred more left ON the steamer Granada
for New Orleans.
Costa Rican papers state that three thous-
and troops are shortly to be added to the
allied forces. Gen Canas would march with
1900 men upon Rivas, and 900 more
would march against San Juan del Sur
Their intention is to surround Walker with
5000 troops No later intelligence has
been received from Walker. His situation,
however, is considered very desperate
From SoUrn ANERIeA.-Th latest dates
from Bogota contained intelligence that the
propositions of Mr.. Morse special Envy to
Granada, Were under secret consideration
The tone OF the press and of a majority Of
Congress exhibits the biterest opposition.
a publication in the Ell Tampo, of what
purports to be Mr.. Morse Instructions, has
created great excitement on the lstbmus
The result will be the military occupation
of the isthmus by the Unified States.
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FROM SANTA FE,-INTERESTTNG
FROM SONORA, MEXICO

ST Louis, March 3l.-Dates from Santa
Fe are received to the 18th ut.
Indian aepredations were Oh the increase
and several skirmishes had occurred between
the Mexieaus and Indians, a number of
both parties being killed.
1t is reported that Judge IIoppin, Jas
Lucas aud two other Americans, had been
killed by Indians at ii paso; also Jas Hub-
bell who had gone to Sonora 70 buy mules,
had been killed b the Government party
there,
4 letter from Santa Cruz River. dated
Feb ID, says: I'll the people Of Sonora
only had encouragement, they would de-
clare themselves independent, ana ~. to be
annexed to the United States. as the coun-
try is oyerrnn with Indians, WHO are rob-
bing and numbering the people in every di-
rection
The revolution in Sonora had ceased
Gov Gandaea had been broken Of ms Office.
his property eopEscatcd aud new Cover
nor appointed.
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Beaetactors Of Maahiad. 1t is not he
who invented Brussels Carpeting or Gold
Brocade, W hom the masses have reason to
hold in regard, but he who furnishes some
thing useful to everybody. One of eur
government officials lately returned from his
mission in Brazil, tells as an anecdote that
among the first enquiries made of him about
his acquaintance with our public men, was
whether he knew the American Chemist,
Dir. j. G. AVER, who invented the Cherry
Pectofal and CataaHie PTS As these
articles (more particularly the Cherry Pee
toral) are in general use in the cities of South
America, they are the most prevalent rep
reservations of American products, and as
many thousands there as well as here, owe
to them the recovery of their health from
malignant diseases, it is not strange they
should hold the inventor in esteem, but il is
rather simple in them to suppose that the
Doctor is the only man of mark we have a
mong our twenty-five million people Chris
tian Aarocate
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Early Ras,;Shes.

Oar friend, S. NJ. WOODWARD, Esq, the
excellent Steward Of the Western Lunatic
Asylum, sent us few days since, bunch
Of radishes, well grown and Ct for table use.
They were raised in the bot beds Of the A
syium garden, which is under the manage
ment of Mr. sAM'L JoHssoN. who has no
superior as Gardener; and whose services
are most valuable 70 the. Asylum
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TerriIke Pni7roo9 .1cciJept

PIrrsBuRG, March - The Fast Lber-
ty accommodation train on the Pennsylvania
railroad this afternoon while rounding a
curve at Dennys station, about mile east
of Pittsburg, ran off the track. The loco
motive was thrown down an embarkment
about fifty feet, turning over and exploding
with a great noise. The tender and three
passenger ears We're carried down the en-
baukment a short distance, but the coupling
checking their impetus they did not turn
oyer.-Ihere were over one hundred pas
sengers on the train, but none of them were
injured seriously, excepting young man
named Valentine, employed on the train.
who had one of his legs horribly shattered
The locomotive is complete wreck, aud
the tender and the cars are but in little
better condition. The accident is attributed
to defective rail.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-04-04
Fire.

\ fire broke cut on Monday night last at
about clock, on the grounds Of the Nir-
ginia Female Institute, and had progressed
so far that stable was consumed before the
arrival of the engines. A valuable horse
and buggy belonging to H. w, Shelley,
were burnt in this stable From this the
fire communicated 10 a stable and small
building on The lot Of K. G. Bickle, ESD.
both Of which were consumed. The stable
of Col. Baldwin, near BY, was several times
on fire, hut by the active exertions Of the
fire company, it was saved. Had they fail
ed to arrest the flames upon Col. BIS stable,
the destruction Of property must have been
great. and bis dwelling would have been So
yed with difficulty
Too much praise cannot be bestowed up
on the members of the fire company just or
gained in eur town; but for their excrtions
the destruction Of property would have been
far more serious. 1t Is not known how the
fire originated.
We are requested by Mr.. Sheffey to say
that the Spectator has done injustice (un-
intentional) TO a worthy man. in saving the
individual who attended to the stable was
in tho Habit Of carving pipe in his mouth
when ho went to It, and rumor assigned the
fieo 10, n - Il