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The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
Union nI.vol,r pAnTy.

TUE Convention convened at Washington
at the instance Of such "pcacc makers" rs
the notorious Nallaudighan, has, the tce-
graph informs us, been broken up in row,
This will, in all probability, he the last we
shall hear Of il for tho present and We hope
purpose Of dividing the North and there
by contributing to render tile efforts of the
Government less effective --- will hc equally
unsuccessful, The people have been able,
since the war begun, to see more clearly
through tho vile and cunning motives OF
party tricksters. They have been forced
by mnnistablc evidence to believe what ar.
gumcnl aud circumstanCial proof could not
have effected for years They perceive now
that, for an indefinite time, JelI, Davis and
his co-conspirators have been covcrtly
schcming for the final triumph Of the slave
power, and the establishment in free Amcri.
ca OF a Slave Empire. Cogni2ant Of all this
tho people at once sec that the quickest
and surcst way Of ending the present civil
war is not to raise hue and cry to dis
tract the friends of the Union - but to unite
heart and hand with them; exhibiting tc
tho enemies of the Union that the one ant
principal object of the North is the triumph
of the Government over its undermincrs
and to accomplish this end they are glad tc
throw aside past differences and meet aroun,
the camp-fres Of the Union, and place it
power good and honest men, requiring only
that they be friends Of the FREQ, and have
at heart the cause for which we are battling
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
The Government Investment in

TuIs war has caused Uncle Sam to invest
pretty heavily in shooting irons, of one kind
or another. The Secretary OF War has re-
ported to Congress statement of all the
purchases of, and contracts for arms made
by the Government since April 1861, with
the particulars of such purchases and the
prices paid also the correspondence be
tween himself and the Chief of the Bureau
of Ordnance concerning arms purchased by
General Fremont. Ii gives the dates and
names of parties purchased from, and con.
tracted with The recapituation shows
there were purchased and contracted foy
the following muskots and rifles: Purchas-
ed, 236, 6,l50; contracted for, ,903 ,S00.--
Cash, $40 405. Carbines purchased, l4,3S0
contracted tor, 754i0 Cash, S2,205 ,3IS.-
Pistols purchased, 1892 contracted for
II, 800. Cash S2,l05 ,S9?. Sabres and
swords purchased, 63,7lS; contracted for
lI2 800. Cash, 81 ,33ITI
Total Urchascd--3a3,6 ,677; contracted
for. 2.l6I.2l0 Cash, $40 la .665.
The time for delivery OF some of the arms
under the contracts runs until December 81
1868. In addition to this statement other
arms have been purchased 10 limited eN
tent, under the authority giVen by tho
Secretary of War to Governors, or other
officers, to provide arms for volunteers, th,
accounts for which have not yet beer
rendered.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
THE TAX IsILL.

THE tax bill in the House of Representa-
tivcs is progressing slowly. Amendments
were adopted last week requiring a license
of lawyers, physicians, dentists, claim IL
gents keepers of livery stables and cattle
breeders, ten dollars jugglers and presti-
digitateurs, twenty dollars. The tax on
bankers, brictmakcra, preachers, lecturers
aud slaves was rejected.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
BRowNLow Ar CINCINNATI.

TnE unconQuerable hero Of Knoxville has
arrived at Cincinnati, and made two speech
es. In his last, before the Pioneer Associa-
ton, cf that city, he said that his press and
types had been destroyed by the rebels,
and his office turned into a gun-shop, lie
hoped tue day would soon come when he
could again hoist from his hopse-top the
old Stars and Stripes, and once more spread
abroad the glorious truths of the Uniou
We shall try to find room for one of his
speeches in our next issue.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
SAFE; AT HOME,

WE published last week what seemed to
be a confirmation of the report of the cap.
ture of VIM. L. Yanccy, the foreign agent
of the Southern Conthciveracy," on his re-
turn to this country. 1t appears now that
he has arrived safe at home, and has made
u speech discouragns any hope in the
chances Of foreign recognition. Verify
combinations need confirmation.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
rRoopa AZ wARnENToN.

TIE Washington papers make public the
fact that a division OF the Potomac army is in
quiet possession OF Warrenton Junction
fifteen miles beyond Manassas. There is
NO considerable rebel force this side OF the
Rappahannock. Their rear Guard is be
twcon that river and the Rapdon, General
Stewart's headquarters being at Culpeppcr
Court House.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
TO NE SIInT.

Coz. MAGoFrlN of Missouri notoriety and
brother Of GOV. Masoflin Of Kentucky, has
been convicted Of violating his parole and
sentenced to be shot He is at present in
confinement at Alton, subject to execution
when Cen lIalleck shall direct.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
Seminary of Learning at Beau.
fNrt.

The school for juvenile contrabands AT
Beaufort is in a decidedly douriShing state
Under the capital tuition Of MIR. Boynton
the little ones are becoming rapidly conver
SAINT with their "ABCs." 4 blackboard is
usT by him, upon which he chalks letters
and then words of one syllable, aud so on
The walls of the sohool-room are decorated
with the pictures of battles, etc, cut from
the late numbers Of uarper's and other pa
pers.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
NARROM ESCAPE.

IT appears that Gen. Sigcl run very mar
row escape during the desperate fighting at
Pea Ridge. The correspondent Of the Tri-
6ape mentions that his spectaclcs were shot
away, and a bullet passed through his cap.
lie was known to many Of the rebel soldiers
and was made a special mark by many OF
them. vet eSCaurd ImsCathcd
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
NEW mAMPsniRE ELECrIoN.

TnE returns Of the New Hampihire cleo
tion are about complete. The vote stands
Berry 32,234i Stark, 2s,52s; Wheeler,
3,706. Berry's majority last year was 4,0l5,
on much heavier vote. Tho Legislature
is largely Republican.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
CONGRESS-.

TuE prospect for Il long session OF Con-
.grcss is very lIattcring. In fact it is thought
that it will continue nearly through the
summer. The tax, tariff, banking, conIisca-
tioa and bankrupt bills will occupy months
of debate, to say nothing of the emancipa-
tion bill for the District of Columbia which
is expected to pass within month.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
TIE POTOMAC ARMY.

The Potomac forces are advancing slow
ly, but they are leaving rebels i'll their rear
who arc numbering our men. putting oh
suuctions on the railroads, etc. Fairfax
appears to be the headquarters of these
traitors. The army should clear the coun-
try Of such characters as it goes along.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
uARROR DEFENsES.

A MovuNESr is on foot foot in New York
and being vigorously pressed, to raise Sl,-
100000 Immediately, to be expended in the
construction of steam batteries, steam rams,
and the like, for the defense Of the New
York harbor. It is expected that the money
will be refunded by the Government.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
MOTT DEAD.

IT was reported that Capt. Buchanan, Of
the rebel steam battery, the Mcrrimac, had
died Of his wounds since the contest with
tie Monitor. That report is now denied (.
and his wounds arc rlonunced 70 have been
only slight Aesh wounds.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
C,,rINTn.

From tae tcnor Vi tic lispdt-hcs We pub
lish this week II would seem ilat The rebels
are making preparations for desperate re-
sistance at Corinth, Mississippi.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
A TTACnMENT NOTICE..

James NJ. lIrunsnn. Agent for john A. Bunel, Plain
tiff against Michael Painter Defendant.
Before Samuel Klingensmith. j. j. Of Bloom
Township, Wool county, Ohio. On the 18th day of
February, A. ID. 1862, said Justice issued an order
of attachment in the above action for the sum of
TIVE nty nine dollars and seventy-two cents. The
case is set for hearing the 18th day Of April, a.
d. 1852 at ten o'clock, A. NJ.
Bloom, March llth, w3SI.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
~ THE GOURTOF COMMON PLEAS-STATE
/ OF ONO, WOOD COUNTY.


+. Pollock Plaintiff, ". Freeman Johnson, James
Johnson NATL johnson. Ladina Ig.usun, Ilcls.
Said James johnson is hereby nutGel. that L.
Pollock, raintfm tn above entitled cause did ON
the 23th day Of November. \. y. 1851, file his pc
tton in said Court Of Common Pleas, of Wood coun.
~ Ohio setting forth that on the 2jth day of April
a. d. 1860, said Defendants Freeman johnson and
James johnson executed and delivered to plaintiff
mortgage deed, Of the west half of northwest quar-
'er section 20. town 4, l. :. Il. Of II miles square
in Wool county Ohio, to secure tn payment of
eight pEomissury notes, payable to llaintillm g.
T. 8, g. /, and years from their date or April. TO-
1850, wi,h interest payable annually. That said
notes were given for the purchase money OF said
Lands, and that, Matilda and Lodima johnson wives
Of said Freeman and James johnson, by the terms
of said deed, quit claimed their dover interest. in
the said lands to plaintiff subject the condition of
the same. That said first mentioned note, is due
and unpaid and that interest on all said notes is
due and unpaid. That by the terms Of said mort
gage, defendants bound themselves net to cut tim
Der on said lands, only > far they cleared the
spuG up. That defendants cutting timber on
that thereby great and rrcparabe injury is about
to b. dsne plaintiff Said Petition praying for an
( order restraining defendants from cutting timber
thereon during the pcndcncy o this suit, aud on the
final hearing Of the samr Tor decree and order of
sale Of said lands, and that the proceeds Of each
sale be applied, put To the payment Of said note
aud interest now due. and the balance ba brought
into Cour, to be applied in payment Of the rcmain-
ing notes and the interest thereon, the shall
become due, Defendant James johnson, is hereby
/ required to answer by saturday, May 30, 1862.
DODGE & TYLER.
/ March llthw6S96l Attorneys for Plaintiff.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03

A DMlNISTRATORS NOTICE. - Notice is
IA hereby given that the Undersigned has been
duly appointed administrator, Gs baais aon of the
estate Of AbrAm Nter late oE Wood county, Ohio,
deceased. All persons interested will govern them
selves accordingly. A.E JEROME
March 81, lS62-4Sw3.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
LADIES FASHIONABLE DRESS GOODS.

Ii this department great advantage may be obtain
c by close cash buyers rcm the fact that the goods
are boughttur cash directly Of the eastern dealers
AMI manufacturers, and ali imported goods are bot
at Just what it costs to import them, hence he can
afford to sell goods at
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
ATEN AG NCY.

The subscriber, a former resident Of Oneida Co.,
New York, now Of Washington City, will attend to
ubtainiugnew patents ortrausactany other business,
either in the Patent Land oicc or the collection
of claims of any kind Charges moderate.
JOSIAH S. KELLOGG.
Washington, March 20, 1852. 1S
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
REIDT MADE CLOTHING !

In this department, we have the largest and most
complete assortment in Northern Ohio. Made up
stantill manner, warranted to give the very best
satisfaction, or no SAL.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
MUCH LOWER PRICES

than goods arc generally sold, WHICH is item Of
great interest to the people of Wood county. suf
iicicnt in duccmcni, we take it, 10 make Perrys-
burg the trading point
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
HARDW GROCERIES, &C.

Those wishing to purchase anything in this lins
will find tito their advantage to pay my Store visit
before purchasing elsewhere The attention of the
public is respectively invited to my extensive stock,
feeling assured it will be time proitably spent.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03

,yTy' Produce taken in cxcharga for goods
w. J. HITCHCOCK.
Perry sburg, January 81, 1861.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03

Ct0uRT OF COMMON PLEAS. WOOD CO.,
~ OHt0.-pETITlON FOR DIVORCE.
u

The said Jerry libbits, whose place Of residence
is unknown to said plaintiff is hereby notified that
aid Rhoda Tibbits did, on tue Goth day of March,
AD 1862, file her petition in the office &C the Clerk
of the Court Of Common Pleas, within and for said
county Of Wood. and State Of Ohio, alleging, among
other things that che was married to said defendant
in the county Of Huron, Ohio, about the 25th of
December 1850, ond charging him with wilfuIi
absence from said plaintiff for more than three years
next preceding the filing Of saiu petition; and ask
iug to Ice divorced from said Jerry Tibbts, which
petition will stand for hearing at the next term Of
said court. RllODA TiBBETS,
BY MURRAY SLEyIS, att'ys.
March 81, l3G2--i3NG--S S3.GI.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
QUEENSW ARE, GLASS WARE,
YANKEE NOTIONS, ETC.

Although, ns every one knows, all Cotton
Goods have greatly advanced still we shall be
able to offer them at NEARLY TIE OLD PRICES
as we have taken an early advantage Of the
market, buying from stocks that were purchased
last spring, and for Cash.
Our whole stock has been selected with great
care, and we think it well calculated TO meet the
wants of the people; at any rate all we ask is an
examination Of thy
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
QUALITY is the BEST TEST of cHEAPNEss.

Inspection and Comparison will prove that fer va
ricty, elegance, richness, chcapncss, beauty and
quantity this stock is unsurpassed by any now Of
fercd in the West.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
MEW ApVERTIs'MENTs.
SHERil1's SALE.
David johnson vs.. Richard johnson Of al.


David Johnson vs.. Richard johnson ct nj.
In Pursuance Of an order Of sale, issued from the
court of common pleas of Hancock county Ohio
aud 70 me directed IN the above case, will expose
to public sale. the promises IN Wood county
Ohio, on Monday. the 2Sth day of APRIL A.D. 1852.
between the hours of ton o'clock in The forenoon,
aud two O'Clock in the aftcrn ,un of said day, the
following real estate, situate in the county of Wood
nnd State Of Ohio, aud bounded and described as
follows, to.wit: The southeast quarter Of section
fifteen Us in township three (3l north of range
eleven ( IL cast. Terms Of sale; One-third cash
n hand ON day of sale, one-thra in one, and one
third in two y2ars from day Of sale, the deferred
payments to b, on interest, and secured by mort
gage on the promises. CLOIS B. WILSON,
sheriff of Hancock county.
=. PRowN, atty for pl'tf.
Findlny, March 27, 1892 i3w5s3q3.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
List of Advertised letters,

Remaining in the Post OHlcs at Perry shurg, God
o., for the Quarter ending March Slst ls62, Perso
calling for these letters VIII say 'Adygrtised.'
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
CHEAP DRY GOODS STORE

Of W. J. Hitchcock, on the corner of Front and Lou
isana Avenue, Perrysburg, Ohio.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03

on HHDS. Of choice Coffee Sugar Just received
- " aud for sale at the Drug Store OF
PECK * HAMILTON
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-04-03
II you want to save from
FIVE TO TWENTY PER CENT.
IN MAKING CASH PURCHASES.

In the selection of which no effort has been SPAR
Cd To render it attractive as possible, is now be-
Jag opened at the
The Chattanooga Daily Rebel. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1862-1864, 1862-11-16
10 ouR RsIAbEks.

The editoiHal 9pnntction. .Jf tile Hon. VIZ. ]
SYKES viii, Ehis paper csu4eI will its issut
Of yesterday lEFs lBlHll
Il has heeE krewn to tSie more immediate
and attentive rTalfsrk of 4ihq REBx1 that III
eslurns have been conducted by Mr.. SKIS
during the list Two months. IyFtl ~ilat ability.
tie public aE,largeIi best capable Of judging,
and our DAILY files best showl No higher com.
pliment can De paid his taltnt as writer Or
his ifdlstrylqaa jPIlrnalis lali is contkined
n tue fact that he leayes Us Hi possession az a
largely incr4aseH and gro4ins nnsliehsc. sthose
ear he has reld ahh wlspse demands hs has
satisfied. w think We can say t BIT ID assuming
the duties Epf the editorial pfofessiSh. MIR
sYkks saerEfced none dF Its rcputsstS6tn L,
a lawyer aifi spehker aid feel assured tha
the good wishes -of our readers, witb-- our owp
fellow lin iptp tIis military tervice : of lir
country iIl RaIA ,fi llHsI s5
Mr. Syx4k sueseeded bs Mr.. HEs1ssE ~ a1
rrRsoS. an gkperiehced journalist aud Writer
i Mr. w WAfrHAsos- Ftienlhrly eonlmende,l lin
self to tile feaHers lof TeIllssssee Ibv 1 bric
but bold AIN brilliant conduit 9f The Republ
can Banhet Hat1 1Nashville dliritg Hhe stefia
| ldayslof IaflIHfaIlana winter.
Hill lftfI k FRAHclH RATf~,
The Chattanooga Daily Rebel. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1862-1864, 1862-11-16

has taken place In that department. sace the Latfes
OF Coiinth and Haicbie, but small forces have been
detailed to ascertain the position Of the RebeIa Tbeo
oPeratons have pot been confined 10 this inmediuie
vicinity, bgi have extenaed hon The Teuueses river
TO Grand Japetion apd from conth t the Mississippi
or course ihe correspon dent claims that these recor
noissahees have beer eninently k8ccessnl very brill
ant - execution and considerably damaging 70 the
RebelS He also mentions that reconnaissance IL
force from Bolivar had been determined on by Gem
Huriblt in consequence of the varied reports that
epntinpsIly circaatog CONCERNING the presence
and strength of Prices arny. The infantry proceed
ed without interruption few iss south OF Van Bu>
rem, small village teen miles zDuth OF Bolivar and
Neie left there With the artilIery wen posted. The
cavalry w1s separated into three attachments. 1he
FIRST went directly - Grand Jnaction and when with
In mile o. OF the place learned that small force
q rebels we're rrsteh there 4 sndden descsnt was
made uroa them. resulting ID the capture OF fhtil
pckets anl ten priiates. aud The evacuation ofths
place BY small forse q troops. that retired toward
Davis Mia. on the road to Holly Springs
.'Rsportb SAYS The Times correspondent. .aof reb
Ell intentions hazzard another battle in the vcinit,
Of Cornth within short time are rife in all circle
there and generally apprehenaed. Our defences an
about complete. aud it ineredtable that Pric
would Sc Ct that point Tor another attack We vii
see. =
II work The fortifcation$ At jackson. according
tpthe Yankee account is Progressing steadily. but
times slowly for lack OF timber We judge from this
that they ere iBdalgins in their favOrite pastIme
stockade building
The Chattanooga Daily Rebel. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1862-1864, 1862-11-16
THE REMOvAL- OF eEE MsCLELLAN
toNMES1ls OF THE NoETHERN PRES


Rob ,Sp. Nov. Is-The rembsal u ,ie-
clel;an has created tresosndoas excitemsni
throuSLontithc cistire Nsriil. The inligi.a-
ton Of the Democlatz ia intense
A letter written by Halleck TO Secretary
Stauntpa says that ll~lleck, on the irst Of 0c-
tober advised = forward movement and on the
9th he peremptorliy ordered IL McClsIlail's
refusal % execute tho order is believed to be
the main cause of his removal AID disgrace
diEpatch from Mcclellan. Oct 22l. says
that a portion Of his 4rpsy were without cloth
ing ami ronld not move until supplied
In New York and Philadelphi@ tho removal
met no favor. Inte, e excitement prevailed
and the tlarsizans Of Mcclellan were very
noisy IN their demonstrations. Cheers were
frequently proposed and given FOR Mcclellan.
The NO opinions OF the Northern press pro-
duce considerable interest
The " ashington Chronicle says the rsno-
val nnst be regarded as purely military
question. The necessity for active opera
tons IL Virginia had become imperative
The Herald says that Mcclellan has fallen a
victim IL the Vaccinations Of The radical Ab-
olitioh faction. His crime was persistent
refusal 70 second the cause or negro smanSipa-
ton.
The World says the news fell Ike The sound
Of passing bell. and every lover OF his com
try uiss startled as from dream II hope BY
these strange and sudden tidings
The Tribune says, too late 10 saye his friends
and NOT Ia,e enough 70 save his country. tie
President relieved Mcclellan from somnand
of the army u the Potomac His Intim.t.
friends ans trusted counsellors we're nearly al
at heart. opposed to the unqualified disconf
ture Of the rebels.
The Times says Il IS a melancholy satisfac
ton 10 learn that The President OF the United
States did not Keep Mcclellan in command Of
the army of the Potomac frein any lack Of con
6dence il his capacity or fitness.
Tue Philadelphia Ledger says the aseling
there il, one OF general regret hat the aet ~as
done ID face Of the enemy. and upon The ere
ola baitle.
When his officers assembled a. headquArisrs
10 bid him adieu, The only toast offered oy Nc
clellzn was quite Iaeonie. To tie arI1y Of ne