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The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-03-04

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~ II is somewhat remarkable that the 81
mon pure democracy should everywhere oppose
Investigations into the frauds and stcangs OF
public officers yet such is even the fact. In Wis.
crnsin it is charged and believed that a late
democratic legislature received one or two mil
and one half millions of acres of land to Ger.
tain railroad company. The legislature now in
session has undertaken to slft the matter, aud
here is whata etier-wri!er says about it:
"a committee of investiga galion has been Op.
pointed jointly by the House and Sena te, an able
COMMITTEES, aud they have begun work in eornest
though our L2compton Democrats have inter
posed every obstacle in their power, both to the
app0iu tmont OF the Committee and to their SUE
ccsslH action. The COMMITTEES have already
summoned before them some twenty prominent
individuals, end, am assured, have gained val
.uable iuiormltion in regard 10 the subject OF
inquiry. They have summoned persons of all
parties. Thus far the Republicans have testified
without hesitation. Not So however, with
those who believe III Lacompton and the Cincin.
atli Platform and The pe;y Of President Buchan
an, Among others summoned before the Com
miltce, ex Governor Barstow, Byron Kilbourn
! late President OF the La Crosse railroad Compa.
ny, and one Flavey, u prominent Democratic
member ut the Legislature at the time the Land
| Grant bill was passed, have refused to testify
and have been put in custody for contempt. A
writ of hnbeus corpus has since been sued out
! by l\illboun aud Flavey, to test the Constitu
tional power Of the Legislature to oblige thrn
to answer, aud tn, case is now before the ST
prene Court, so that both Legislature and Copr
are now chiefly occupied With the alleged rail
road corruption.
That will do very well to go in company Wit
the operations Of our late Board of Public Works
only there does not appear to b, quite as man
rascaly Republicans mixed up with the wis
consin swim lie as there a,e in the robbery Of on
, own State treasury.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-03-04

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observe in our alierlisiay columns tn, prosp,c
ms Of this popular weekly, which Tor the past ten
years has held lea'Ing position in tAI Matropo-
lis OF the Unon, 1t will be s5cn that its corps OF
writers embrace the most celebrated ami popular
of roman,Sts AMI it is got up in the very best
style Tor respectable family newspaper, The p,o'
prictors OF the MsRcusy are mea OF stability Gad
character, aud the public can rely implicitly upon
their making good their nooialieut promises, p
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The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-03-04
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The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-03-04

hJ~lt ems that B,ckI' recently mt tho elitor
of the Napoleon SiIr AMI took occasion to
abuse him in regular blrlsc rultln style, by
calling hima Il" little puppy' AMI saying that
h. would slap his m)uth, So. Bc&ls i, a large
stout man, ami Wtim,c, Editor of tn Sllr, is
very small, uuhaalIhy person. II NJ. b.
wishes to baily-ras editors, it woull look
quite as brave aud manly in him to commence
with somc one litls nearer his physical stat
ure as the boys say, Bat We im,s ,sja! his sac
cess will be OF very indifferent character, com
mence where he will
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-03-04


We take this occasion t. say that Mr. Mott
is quite as obSc,vaut OF the rccoSnil,l propre
ties to the press 50 Car as the Dehmce Demo
Grdt is conctrucd as if it was one of his warm
csr political supporters. Mr Mot. is not me re
parIi2ou Congressman. Dtfaace Democrat.
We don't wonder that oar democratic friends
are astoash'l at the receipt of u favor at the
hands Of oRepubican oili ,cr. 1t is something
that is strictly forbidden in the democratic
creed, and no Republican was ever known to
receive a public document from true blue
democratic Congressman. We are pleased to
know that Mr.. Mott is not so much of a parlizan
that ha clnaot s,nl public locOm MT to u
political opponent. We know he takes pleas.
ure in distributing his layors among his con
stilucnts irrespective OF their party connections,
and will just as promptly respond to the request
of political foe as he will to political friend,
/ This is not in accordance with modern demo
cratic usage but that il is right, no one will
I deny. lie is always at his post and has the
/ reputation Of being more prompt in his aIten.
| tious to the interests and wishes of his con.
; sUtututs 'hln auy representative we have ever
I had ia Congress and his votes have always
. HttN an N1its' NuN ldll lrh'CNou Cl lUc SeNll'
uents OF \ vas, mnjorily OF his constituents.
---s-- -----
E9'A lctte,.Nriler tom lancaster, Pa, the
hom, Of MI BIchnaau, tAus speaks or the pop,
( haly otlH, g.-siIsA, aal his IR,lius ut,as
/ uge
Now, tt,a we hulrels of mcn in th,.
county ond Thousands thtuuSh1u The Stale, wh,
sustain DlcA mau, bocaU'a tAcy bslieve him W
honest upright man--thit h, would do tAa tai
thing" IN this Kansas business, There are meu
too, who have grown grey in advocating IA,
claims of " PyunSylvanla'S taNOrIte son TO, tn,
Presidency and who heretofore have uevrr ial
tered in their aihrrancc 10 the Democratic par
N, who now curse him through thrir clcnlAe,
teeth tJr his nyppcrlSy aat UtucA nv, Many
/" oldlme WhigS' who went for O,l Back
pitt5lt tie p!giiJrR, sidve Slaoc discovers,
that they did noI only 80" lhe entire anmal,
bat great dsal more aud very pr0mlmru
one became SG incenSed al his own folly as 4
dcnuuuce himself aud friends us old line tools
Au Utclligcnt, quiet German farmer near nei sh
Dor to Whraliaud, ho worked hand for Me, /
: durias lht campaign, when asked the other da
what he thought q, the Presidents Kansas poll
cy. gave an umiuuuS Shsk' OF the head aul u'
tr,ti an emphatic tuR-the lirst piece of pr,
e family he was ever known I0 be gully of h
I decd, at the home OF Buchanan the Lacompto
{ Constitution cDIl not mGst,r corpogal
; sarA
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-03-04

GS~Speaking of the late term of Court IN Ma,
poeon, the Star says:
THE most Of the liquor cases were thrown out,
in consequence OF the indictments not having been
drawn up right There was one liquor case, how
ever, which came up for trial the witnesses were
examined and the case given into the hands of the
Jury, who, after few hours of delibcration re-
turncd the answer We cannot agree The case
was so plain that this surprised all, but after the
reason for disagreement was known, it was not
surprising Eleven Of the jury were Of the opin-
ion that the man was guilty of violating our laws
| by selling whiSkey while tho twelfth juryman
claimed hat whiskey was not Intoxicating
"The case was tried before 4 second jury, and
/ right in the face of the most conclusive evidence
in the opinion Of nearly every one in the court
room, relurRed verde OF Not Guilty
! We would advise whiSkcy,Scller5 to set out
their bottles for King Alcohol has not been ban.
ishcd, ms somo would have him, but 'reias SUI
premc.'
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-03-04

-, rhe Iowa legislature is not,vastly differ
ent from similar boIies in other States, If ave
uro' toiudge from the following whichwe find
in the 0sllaloosa Herald ,g.I,.. lu.. =.
"'Thero has been an endless amount of talk in
the Legislature ON almost all imaginable sub
jcCts, grave and gay, visa aud silly--from dis
cussing the consttutionaty of the seventh com
mondment, to making puns on "Schtidau,
Schnapps,'' and "rot-sut whskey' If any one
supposes that all the babblers and windy inter
minable takers are in Congress, he is vastly
mistaken"
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-03-04

REMovAL.-Cyrus Howard has been removed
from the Office Of Resident Engineer on the Ca
nt, and some person from the Miami Valley ap-
pointed in his stead. ...... .....,i .
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-03-04
1T is NOT A DYE.
MRS. =. a. ALIENS
, d. WORLDS
bHA | R R EST0RER,
WORLDS
HAIR DIR E S SING.
TIE ONLY PREPARATIONS THAT HAVE
EIIROPEAN REpIrtr ATInN

REV. MRS. Z. c. AKDRUS, for many years Mission.
AIRY to Hayti, now of Martiasj,rg w, Y, the
climate having seriously affected her hair and
scalp says: I" have derived much benefit from,
the use OF Mrs. S.A. Aliens w orlds II air Restorer
an HyIobalsamum. have tried various other
remedies for my hair, but never anything that SO
materially and permanently bespftted me, as has
Mrs. AS. Aliens" .. a.r.. ...E
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-03-04

has Ms. s. 4. AEsa" signed in Red Ink to outside
wrappers, and in Black Ink to directions pasted on
bottle Rsstorer bottles of dsrk purple glass with
the words Mrs. SA. Aliens Worlds Hair Rsstorer.'
355 Broome street, New York blown on them. The
Balsam bottles of green glass, with Mrs. 8, A.
Aliens Worlds Hair Balsam,n 35j BrOome street, New
York, blown on them. Circulars around bottles copy
righted. None other is genuine. Signing the name
by sthsrs is forgery, and will be prosecuted by usasa
criminal offence,
Some dealers try 10 sell other rrePar aton' on Ths h'y
make more PROFIT. instead Of these usi't on he'"
Sold by nearly every drug and fancy goods dealer.
Address all letters for Information Sc. tO
MRS. =. A. ALIENS
Worlds Hair Restorer Depot,
NO. $50 BROOME STREET, NEW YORK.
Feb. 4, ls5S-3gwl3.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-03
improvements in Minneola.

The first stroke was made in this place
on the 28th day of February last, and in a
little less than four weeks from that day
the capitol House, was ompleted-being
40 by As feet, three stories high, capable of
accommodating $50 persons, and built at a
cost of $4,000. We have now seven good
buildings erected and inclosed, the frames
of two nearly inclosed, an excellent steam
mill nearly completed, and the foundation
making for seven stores, dwelling houses,
etc. The amount of improvements already
up amount to at least $4,000, and the
amount being erected, not less than $20,-
600, making an aggregate of $4,000, all
of which will be completed within six
months from the commencement Who can
beat It for q country tos0ne If any, trot
them out.-Ainneola Statesman.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-03
Important to Land Purchasers.

We notice an article going the rounds of
the papers stating that the Supreme Court
at Washington has recently decided that U.
S. lands sold in the States and Territories
are not subject to taxation until after the
patents have been issued by the govern
ment, the title not passing from the govern
ment until such issue. A vast quantity OF
lands in this State, as well we suppose as
other States, is held by duplicates from the
land Offices, which land is taxed as other
lands. The patents are generally not issued
until year or two after the original sale,
so under this decision purchasers will have
very liberal exemption from taxation. and
those who may have tax titles obtained un-
der such taxation, will find another flaw in
such titles Wisconsin, Free Democrat.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-03
our NationaI Extrauaeanee.

Mr. Sherman. of Ohio. recently made >
speech in the House of Representative. IN
which he shovs:-That at the beginning of
the last fiscal year, the first of July 1857,
there was balance in the Treasury Of over
$4,000. .0O6. That was exhausted, S20,-
600, 600 of Treasury notes were used up,
and now loan of SIS, ,OOO, 600 becomes
necessary. This is not expected to meet the
ezlgency, says the Secretary of the Treasu-
ry-and Mr.. Sherman demonstrates that
S42, ,O0O, ,000 more viii have to be raised to
supply Deficiencies in the next fiscal year.
70 that viii have to be added S21 600, 600
to redeem the outstanding Treasury notes
and interest which run but for one year, so
that there will be an addition to the national
debt of s63. 3.OO0,0 600 in two years. While
this tremendous increase is going forward,
no efforts are made to diminish the public
expenditures, or to augment the revenues.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-03
The Atlantic Telegraph.

Mr.. A. Hall, of Washington, D. c., pre-
diets the failure of the Atlantic ocean tele-
graph. In a letter to the Tribune he says:
Strange as it may seem, all The expert
ments made by Mr.. Whitehouse and his
assistant electricians, on the result of which
they have congratulated the company and
the scientific world that the electric part of
the work is accomplished, have left out of
the account one-half the entire circuit.
1t seems from recent experiments that
three words minute can be forced through
the entire cable, and upon this result we
are assured that the electric problem is solv-
ed. Such scientific stupidity is really an
outrage upon the company, to say nothing
of the press and the world. These expert
menters will learn when to late, that it is
one thing to send dispatch through the
entire cable with its two ends brought to-
gether, and quite another thing when its
two ends are two thousand miles apart, and
the electric wave has to travel the whole
length of the cable and rteurn through the
water, which all electricians should know
forms the home-stretch of submarine cables
with single conducting wires; and as water
is not SO good a conductor as copper by 80
per cent, it will be equivalent to adding
about three thousand miles to their present
cable before their experiments are worth the
zinc they consume.
From the extreme difficulty in sending
reliable signals through (what will be, when
laid down, less than half the actual circuit
am compelled reluctantly to record in ad-
vance, its inevitable failure.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-03
High Waters.

On Sunday night last, tremendous
shower of rain fell in this vicinity and to
the west and north of this, which had the
effect to raise all the streams to an unpre-
cedented height. Allen creek raised ont of
its banks. flooding the bottoms, sweeping
away fences and crops, doing much damage
Mr.. Grimsley, we understand, lost con-
siderable quantity of wheat which. though
cut, was still standing in the field. Mr.
GrimsIey had the finest field of wheat in
the country. Along the Neosho the lowest
bottoms were covered with water several
feet deep. The water flowed into the house
of Mrs. Lewis so suddenly and to such
depth as to do considerable damage, and
drive the family to the house top. Several
corn fields along the Neosho were also inun-
dated. All communication with the north
side of the river has been cut of since Mon
day until yesterday, when the water had
SO as to admit of crossing with
teams.
14e creek was also very high, and the
bridge across it at Kanzas Center was swept
away, and much damage done to the crops.
Cottonwood was "high" for day or two,
but quickly went down without doing
damage.
The water reached higher stage this
week than has ever before been known here.
According to the authority of persons who
took an accurate measurement, the depth of
water which fell here on Sunday night was
four and half inches
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-03

sasI at present we are sadly in want of
al facilities. For three weeks we have
- 10 mail arrivals from the only regular
~ ,sa'e we have had for the past year; and
' Independent route has been non est for a
-. - On account of high waters. The con-
n. fs On the new routes centering at this
IboS Dase notyet commenced operations, al
tne service should have commenced
s.I rs mrs. instant. We presume that there
:, = Oul dozen bushels of mail matter now
H. osaWatomie Office for this place; and
ST., will. III all probability. remain for
e.. e, :, weeks. We are glad 70 Know. how
Co.. mat the days of our tribulation on this
.t DE about ended. and that we shall, in
n... weeks at farthest. be in the full enjoy
t,,. VI the mail facilities necessary for the
sn-. "''ioh of the business of this COM
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-03
Commissions.

The Commissions for the various town
ship officers of Emporia and Americus
townships, recently chosen, have been sent
to this Office by the Governor for distribu
ton. Those for Kanzas Center township
are in the possession of Mr.. Nickel, at
Waterloo. It is necessary that the officers
elect come forward, receive their commits
sions, and be sworn, that they may enter
Directly upon the duties of their various
Offices.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-03

We learn that on Sunday night last. du-
rng the storm, the house of Mr.. E. B. Kir-
kendall, on the Cottonwood, elk miles south
vest of this place, was struck by lightning.
The fluid seems to have come down the
stOVe-pipe, overthrowing the stove, spilling
several pans of milk. etc., and then passed
on without further damage. Mr.. <. was
not even awakened by the shock, and his
Vile allowed him to remain in blissful igno-
fance of the visitation till morning.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-03
Forest HilI-Junction of the Ne.
ogho and Cottonwood Rivers.

FOREST HILL, with IL numerous sdvan-
u tages, Is now paramount to al other places,
as 1t Is situated On the north side and near to the
Junction Of the Neosho and Cottonwood Rivers,
ne elevated position which the above named town
occupies, gives commanding view of the eoun-
try all around, confirming the many fattering re-
ports which have already been made by all tzay.
eiers, who are constantly coming this way to fill
up the fertile valleys of the Neosho and Cotton
wood. The clear, cold water of the streams tells
well for the health and prosperity of the country.
The abundance OF sand which the Feosho and
Cottonwood furnish, makes this location more de-
sirable than any one south of the KanZss River.
Limestone and building stone of the very best
quality readily be obtsined IN unlimited guam
titles with little or no expense. Contracts are be-
ing made for lime st the kiln for 25 cents per
bushel.
Two brick kiins are In successful operation, the
first and only yards Of the kind in this section of
country. and contracts being made at six dol
lars per thousand A steam mill, within a
stones threw of the town. Is IN active operation,
and contracts daily filed of the best quality of
lumber for S25 and $50 per thousand feet. 4 see
ond Saw and Grist mill, on 9 large and extensive
scale, will soon be completed by the Messrs Baker.
The Blaeksmithing and Plow factory is being
carried on by Messrs. Stevenson & Bunnell, who
are supplying the country with home manufacture
ed articles, thus preparing the way for the hus-
oandman TO turn over the soil In order that part
OF the grassy plains may give way for the golden
grain which viii soon cover this valley far and
wide.
The large number Of buildings which sre al
ready under contract give full assurance that a
large town must soon spring up. Two Stores are
now prepared for trade. The vanguard of Emil
grants who have not as yet found home on this
fertile soil, invited TO to the rich Valley of
the Neosho and share with those who are busy at
work building for themselves homes in the land of
the west.
The most direct route and best road from Leav-
enworth and the Missouri river is by way of To-
peka where the emigrant can cross the Kanzas riv-
er BY the elegant and substantial bridge just fin
ished, the first and only bridge that river;
thence by way of Brownville, Wilmington and
Watrlo to Forest Hill, thus making direct and
good route to Eagle City, Shell Rock Falls, Verdi
gris and Walnut creek country.
The natural crossing which the Junction af
fords, Is one of the many reasons why the south
ern emigration crosses this way. Preparations are
being made for the speedy construction of good
Bridge at the Junction, for the better accommoda-
ton of the emigrant.
All those wishing for further information rela-
tive to the above named Forest Hill direct to Col
G. K. Holiday, T. G. Thornton, J. c. Miller, To-
peka, or to the undersigned, at Forest Hill.
r. W. STEVENSON. Prest
D. G. SToDDARD, See'y.
R. L. MITCHELL,
B. J. FISK,
". D. STEVENSON, Trustees.
J. G. MILLER,
T. McISTIRE,
Forest Hill, June 5th, 1853.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-03

The s.PEopLE's Parry. Y."-The N. Y.
IFi6&ne's Washington correspondent says:
''The professional programme of the 'Peo-
pies Party of the Union sent from here,
was coneocted by few irresponsible indi-
viduals, having no authority to use any OF
the names which have been published in
connection with the movement. The whole
affair is diselaimed by men such as Messrs.
Ciittenden, Bell Marshall, and the like,
whose influence has been impertinently as
sumed to prop up the scheme
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-03

An erroneous impression has obtained to
considerable extent in some parts of the
county in regard to the coming celebration
u this place. Il is supposed by some that
ageneral invitation has not been extended
" the people of the county, but that par
Ocular few have alone been invited. This is
wong. A general invitation has been ex-
ended to the people of this and the adjoin-
ls counties to meet with US on that day.
everybody and his family" have been in
'''ea' and are expected to be present. No
VAfnafty at all has been shown. We want
" zee all the people. and hope they win
"ns. Come alongi
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-03
Inducements 20 Subscribers.

We viii furnish TIE NEWS and ENEzYis JoUz-
GAL OF AGRICULTURE, fpriee 5000 the best Agri-
.rltural Journal in the Northwest, one year for
tk.s dollars and tacentyJfSe cents We make this
liberal offer with the hope of increasing our own
subscription list, and slso that of an excellent ag
rcultural journal, which viii be found to be adaP-
,sd to the wants of the farmers of Kanzas.
Also, one copy of THE News for one year
and one copy Of the ATLANTIC. the great Boston
Monthly, one year for four dollars. The price OF
the ATLANTIC alone, is three dollars.
Now Is the time.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-03

The Independent says chemists employed
by the Montreal City Bank have discovered
q chemical process by which the photograph
ing of bank bills, checks, bonds and certi-
6cates can be prevented successfully. The
discovery is q peculiar ink which cannot be
photographed without destroying the origi-
nal. The discovery is patented and is com
ing into general use.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-03

Ex-Secretary Fred. P. Stanton has an
nOunced his intention to speak on the Le-
compton Constitution. in Emporia. on next
Friday the 9th inst. We do not know that
be will fulfil his announcement, but if he
does, timely notice will be given to the
people of the county.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-03

The preparations for the coming celebra-
ton of the Fourth are progressing with
cOmmendable rapidity. The two bowers
one for the speaking and the other for the
ating-have been completed. the provis-
ions have been cooked and everything is
now ready for the commencement of the ex-
ercises on Monday morning. We anticipate
agood turn out of the people and a good
time.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-03
Education.

A meeting of the friends of education
will be held in Emporia on Saturday, the
10th of July. for the purpose of taking
measures to secure the immediate establish
ment of good school in this place. A
general attendance of all interested is re-
ouested.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-03
OFFICE OF THE G. W. s. 10. OF G. T.,l

The Grand Lodge is now fully organized, and
has entire jurisdiction over the order of Good Tenn
plars in all parts of Kanzas. Those wishing
Lodges organized, or any information respecting
the order, will please address the G. W. G. t., or
G. W. s.. and they will receive prompt attention.
An BLACKLIDGE. G. Wet.
j. W JENKINS, G. VS.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-03

A lady in Milwaukee. discussing the gar
ter question, writes:
t' You sciU take notice that just above the
knee there is no hollow or depression in
which garter could be retained. no projec-
ton on which it could make q hold.''