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The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-08-27
THE PRESIDENTS LETTER.

The Presidents letter to Horace Greeley,
which we publish in another column, ad-
dresses itself to the sympsthies and intelli-
gence of every patriotic citizen. In all his
official acts he has been governed by high
regard for constitutional law; an earnest
desire to maintain the integrity of the Union
and TO promote the best interests of ell
classes of citizens. That man is worthy cf
honor who, like President Lincoln, can di-
vest himself of the exclusiveness of Office,
aud, with calmness and dignity, with irm-
ness and with judgement, state that which
all must admit are his honest convictions of
oficial duty.
The franS and candid tenor of his letter
indicates his desirc to elicit an expression
of public sentiment on the great questions
OF the day. Let the peopie, therefore,
speak in sincerity in eHrnestness, and with
unity of purpose. so shall the Chief Executive
be guided TO right conclusions, and the well
being of this Republic be promoted, With
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WHO STRUCK BILLY PATTERSON!


phia lawyers are still investigating the
question as to "who struck Billy Patterson"
Should the discovery be made, we appre-
hend the current of the Delaware will not
be diverted by it, and it is probable the
affairs of life will proceed in their ordinary
routine.
| The Blade furnishes parallel to the
| Billy Patterson case, in its enquiry as to the
authorship of that Congressional Call
Whether Mr.. Ashley, or some other man. is
its author We cannot say. Neither do are
hnoac achether Mr.. Waite or tie Blade are
the authors Of the Second Call? The dis
covery of those who wrote them, will be
just as important and interesting to the
people of this District, as the discovery of
him who struck Billy Patterson. The out
cry and palaver of the Blade about "perse-
cution," and being bought" and driven"
by Mr.. Ashley and his friends is purely
buncombe, which is necessary to cover its
own schemes.
The question is, shall the people Of this
district return to Congress man whom
they have proved; who in the past has
ably and honestly represented them, or
shall they submit to the gerrymandering of
the Blade and other tricksters, ana take the
candidate they have selected9 Shall the
people manage their own bosiness, or shall
the Blade and its trickey wire-pullers do it
for them?
The character of the men are seen in their
rejection of Judge Latty. His well known
views on the slavery question did not meet
their approval. With the Judge as their
candidate, they could not secure the party
headed by such men as Backus and Howe
in Lucas county, Morrison of the Northwest
in Henry, and Parks, Bates and Reid in this
county. These men consider Mr.. Waite TO
represent their principles, therefore they
endorse him. 70 them, in plaintive tones,
the Blade utters its cry for 20 long pull, a
strong pull, and pull alto gether, fer this
once" "For this once" help the Blade to
consummate its schemes by electing the
candidate it has chosen. Fellow citizens of
Wood county, the antecedents of these men
are bcfors you BY your personal efforts
and by your votes srika fer righteous legis-
lation and free government.
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From Washiugton

The returned prisoners crowded the War De-
partment on the 2lst inst, getting short fur
loughs. Hslleck wanted to order them at once
10 their respective posts in the army again, but
they protested SO strongly against the injustice
Of refusing them an opportunity of seeing their
friends after their confinement, that they gained
their point and secured furloughs ranging from
ten to thirty days.
IT is stated that the uncertainty about Cassi,s
Cay's position grows out of the probability that
the Administration will end il necessary to send
him back to Russia. II is reported that Gen.
Cameron intends to return and attempt to Sc
cure an election to the United States Senate
from Pennsylvania, and the Government believes
that Mr.. Clay has established firm end friendly
relations and secured more influence with the
Gar than any new man could expect. If Mr.
Clay, however, IL assigned to u command, it
will be with the distinct understanding that he
shall have liberty to act on his own views a. to
the proper mode of carrying on the war.
THE new postage stamp bills began to be paid
out from the Treasury on Thursday, aud are al
ready coming freely into circulation. People
complain that they are too small and look too
much like patent medicine labels, etc., etc:, but
every body is glad to get them. According to
the belief at tho PostofFice Department, silver
coin ought to become plentier, since there will
be no motive for paying a premium on it., and
therefore no premium can be obtained, aud
therefore there can be no motive for boarding
il.
Gov. SPRAGUEs colored regiment business
seems to remain in statu quo. The fact appears
to be admitted that If Rhode Island raises reg
Uncut and puts it on the field, it will be difficult,
II not impossible, to 6nd u satisfactory method
of rejecting it. In the meantime the hope seems
to be entertained that the colored men would
be found to enlist readily, and that the Presi-
dent may thus be released from the awkward
dilemma.
THF President has authorized Gov. Stanley to
order the election of representatives in Con-
gress for the LIST and I'd districts in North Caro-
lima.
IT is ascertained from the State Department
that the rumors of Intervention or mediation
by European powers are without foundation.
THERE is no foundation in the statement that
Gen. Dix is to be appointed to command at New
Orleans in place OF Gen. Bucler, or that Hon.
Reverdy Johnson is to 60 there as Military Gov
ernor.
THR rebel Major Fitahugh, Gen. stuart's chief
of staff, has reached Washington from Freder-
icksburg. He was captured by a portion of
Gen. Buford's cav.lry, on Monday 18th, about
Eve miles from Louis Courthouse.
THE returned prisoners represent with great
unanimity that the rebels are by no means re-
laxing their efforts te complete the Notifications
around Richmond, upon ten of which there are
now as many laborers engaged as can work up
on them with advantage.
A COLONY of colored persons, to settle in Gen.
trail America, is being raised in the District of
Columbia. Quite Q number are engaged in the
enterprise
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a n,spEpUTApr POLICY,

In speaking Of the Union Congressional
Call on the 23d day of August, the Blade in
it's issue of that date has the following re-
marks: "That the Committee men in whose
name the Thing was put forth had nothing
to do with it, except to put their names to
it, most of whom did that under the suppo-
sition that it was a genuine Union call, of
the character of that for the State Conven-
ton. They were the mere tools - the cats
pa,os - which Mr.. Ashley employed in try.
ing to get his chesnuts out!of the fire. 1t
is some relief to their humiliation that most
of them are ashamed of the use to which
they have been put We would ask the
Blade il the "Union for the Sake of the
Union" cause is so bad that, resort to
scurrility, falsehood and insult is necessary
to disparage the Union party? The Blade
certainly is aware that the major part of
the gentlemen, signing that call, did so in
tellgently, and have never stated that they
were ashamed of so doing. By what au-
thority does tho Blade charge them with
ignorance Is it not aware that in point
of education and political discrimination,
many of these gentlemen are equal if not
superior to itself? The Blade may be as
sured that wisdom is not its exclusive in
heritance, and that it exists i'll places other
than the block in which its gravity sits en-
sconed Tools and cats paws" these gen.
tlemen have never been, nor are they likely
to be. Their friends and neighbors will re-
quire something more than the Blades "long
pull strong pull, and pull altogether, "
ere wool enough is pulled over their eyes
to the prejudice of said gentlemen or of Mr.
Ashley. Sophistry and wholesale insinua-
ton will not effect the object intended. --
The intelligent freemen Of this District are
influenced in their support of Mr.. Ashley
by the record of his past services in Con.
gress, which neither the Blade OF its asso
ciates can gain say nor controvert. The
destinies of this republic for good or fol
evil, will be more effected by the legisla
tive action of the next Congress, than by al
others which have preceded it. Hence the
need of tried, faithful and earnest Repre-
sentative. In the Hon. j. M. Ashley we
have that man, and with all reasonable as.
surance we may anticipate his triumphant
reelection. That day is past in which the
cry of Abolitionist shall induce our thought,
full farmers and mechanics to repudiate 9
faithful public servant.
The American freeman reads and thinks
- he considers both the cause and the con-
sequences of actions. The love of liberty
and of truth proceeding therefrom inspires
him with an ardent enthusiasm which
death alone can quench. We believe, there.
fore, that the perpetuity and prosperity OF
our Government will be best promoted by
an intelligent and honest discussion of the
cause of its troubles and by the sincere
earnest and united endeavors of all good
citizens to correct the evil. We may well
suspect the honesty of that man who cher
ishes an evil from the fear of giving offense
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Letter from the President.
I17NE'VV IT n w IsNNoIVN1
WASHINGTON. D. Z. Aug. %.

WASHINGTON, D. C. Aug. 90.
10 Hon. Horace Greeiey:
DEAR SIR - have Just received yours of
the 10th inst, addressed to myself through
the New York Tribune. If there be in it
any statements or assumption of fact which
may know to be erroneous, | do not here
and now controvert them. If there be any
interrences which may believe to be false
ly drawn, | do not now and here argue
against them. If there be perceptible in it
an impatient and dictatorial tone, | waive
it in Difference to an old friend whose heart
have always supposed to be right. AS to
the policy, | seem to be pursuing, as you
say, have not meant to leave any one in
doubt. would save the Union u would
save it in the shortest way under the Con-
stitution. The sooner the national author
ity can be restored, the nearer the Uuion
will be the Union as it was. If there be
those who would not save tho Union un-
less they could at the same time save slav-
cry, do not agree with them. If there be
those who would not save the Union un-
less they could at the same time destroy
slavery, do not agree with them. My
paramount object is to save the Union, and
not either to save or destroy slavery. If
could save the Union without freeing any
slaves, would do it, and if could save it
by freeing all the slaves, would do it, and
if could save it by freeing some and leav-
ing others alone, would also do that.
What do about slavery and the colored
race, do because think it helps save the
Union, and what forbesr forbear because
J do not believe il would help to save the
Union. shall do less whenever shall be-
lieve what am doing hurts the cause, and
shall do more whenever believe doing
more will help the cause. shall try to
correct errors when shown to be errors,
and ! shall try to adopt new diews so fast
as they shall appear to be true views.
! have here stated my purpose according
to my view of official duty, and intend no
modification of my oft expressed personal
wish that AL men everywhere could be free.
Yours. A, LIscoLE.
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Our Book Table.

HasPKRa' MAaAzISE, September, Harper 4 Bros,
New York.
We are in receipt of Rarpers' Magazine. Both
in its original matter, aud in its illustrations, the
present number is one of deep interest. Terms s.
per annum.
Tax ATLANTIC MONTHLY, September; TieknOr &
Fields, Boston.
THE Atlantic Monthly for September is fully up
to its predecessors in literary and intrinsic worth
Terms IS per annum.
TGE LADIES REPOsToHT, September Poe e.
Hilchcoek, Cincinnati.
rHS Ladies Repository for September has just
snAae its appearance and speaks in its usual bold
and fearless manner on all matters, whether moral,
religiees 0rnAioai. gsruas 81 Per annun,
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-08-27

Judas betrayed our Lord for thirty pieces Of
silver, many protesting Christians. have for
similar service made ten times the money.
THERE is as much difference between states
man and q politician as between pillar and a
post
RIGHr and duty arc like two palna-trses,
which bear fruit only when growing side By
side.
FoLsy viii always Rod faith wherever impOs
tors Hnd impndenOs.
A@rPay the printer,
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-08-27

IT will be remembered that in the war of
1872, although We had no navy we proved
an overmatch for the mistress Of the seas"
by means ofprivateors. The London Times.
in March, 1873, commented on il as follows
"The public learn with sentiment which
we shall not presume to anticipate, that a
third British frigate has struck TO an Ameri-
can.
This is an occurrence which calls for Sc
rious reflection this and the fact stated in
our paper of yesterday, that Iloyds List
contains notices of upwards Of FIVE hundred
British vessels captured in seven months
by the Americans-five hundred merchant
men and three frigatcs--aye, and three
sloops of war.
"Can these statements be true, and can
the English people hear them unmovea :
One who had predicted sucha result of an
American war this time last yser, would
have been treated as mailman or traitor.
He would have been told, if his opponents
had condescended to argue with him, that
long ere seven months had elapsed the
American flag would have been swept from
the seas, the contemplate navy of the
United States annihilated, and their mara
time arsenal rendered heap of ruins.
"Yet down to this moment not single
American frigate has struck her flag. They
insult us-laugh at our want Of enterprise
and vigor. They leave their ports whenever
they please, and return when ii suits their
conveience. They travel the Atlantic, they
beset the West India Islands, they advance
to the very chops of the channel, they
parade along the coasts of South America
Nothing chases, nothing inteScepts, nothing
engages them but to yield them triumph"
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such a man at the helm, the Ship of State
will steer clear Of all breakers and quick
sands, and, by the blessing of God, reach
the haven of prosperity and unity.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Houston Stone VS.. Edwin Goodrich, ct al.
By virtue of Fl Fa Transcript, issued in the
above cause by the Clerk of the Court OF Common
hleas Of Wood County Ohio, and to me directed
and delivered will offer for sale at public yendue
at the residence of Robert Clark in Middleton Town
ship, on
FRIDAY, SEPT. IL 1852,
At 10 O'Clock, A. M., of said day, the following
property, to wit three old steers, taken on said
execution as the property of defendant. Cash sale,
g. b. GUYRR, Sheriff.
Aug. 27, 1S62-3W4.
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w HO Is TEMPT FROM
D r A F r

To the Enrolled Militia of Wood County {:
! have been appointed by the Governor, Com
missioner " to superintsnd the drafting, and hear
and determine the excuses of persons claiming to
be exempt from military duty, in this County,
Drafting aciH commence on the 3rd dau of
September 1862,
Unless the quota of this County Is filed by yolun-
teers before the LIST of September. Ali persons
enrolled, claiming to be exempt from draft, must
make proof thereof before me, within the next ten
days from and after this date.
| shall receive and hear claims of exemption
daily, (Sundays ercepted) from to l2 O'Clock, A.
NJ, and from to O'CLOCK, p. NJ, at my store in
Perrysburg Wood County, Ohio
COMMENCING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST, 26tb.
At 8 O'Clock, A. M.
Claims to exemption must be presented in writing
signed by the party, STATING THE CAUSE FOR Rx-
EMPTION, and will be preserved on file. For
proof of age, "an authentic family record" or the
statement Of Witnesses from personal knowledge,
will be required, For proof Of physical debility,
the official certificate of
DIR. II. A. HAMILTON,
The Examining Surgeon, will be required in all
cases.
Other claims TO exemption will be established by
the ordinary rules of evidence.
DR.. HAMILTON will be found at the Drug
Store, at all seasonable hours, to make examin-
atoms.
FIR. MILLER,
Drafting Commissioner, &C. =.
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UNION STATE TICKET.

JUDGE OF SUPREME COURT,
FRANKLIN T. BACKUS, Of Cuyshoga.
SECRETARY OF STATE,
w. 8. KENNON, Of Belmont.
ATTORNEY GENERAL,
CHAUNCEY N. OLDS, of Franklin.
SCHOOL ooMMssIoNER,
WIN. ID. HENKLE, Of Warren.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
JOHN b. GREGORY, Of Scioto.
FOR coHGREss,
j. M. ASHLEY, of Lucas.
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Our Washington correspondent has al
ready furnished us with the account of the
great demonstration at Washington in honor
of the return Of the gallant Corcoran and
Wilcox from their captivity in Richmond,
and given an abstract of theiI speeches.
The following extracts will, however, be
read with interest:
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These Goods were purchased at the lowest market
prices, and will be sold at a very small advance
upon cost. All ask is an examination of goods
and prices to demonstrate to the people of this place
and vicinity that it is to their interest to buy where
goods are warranted, and where they can get the
full value of their money.
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Ned and Arthur was conscious of faint

Ned and Arthur was conscious of faint
feeling of dislike to his old friend.
A knock at the door aroused him, and SER
want entered with an apology and went to the
closet on an errahd for her mistress. She did
not wait to shut the door, but gave it push,
the current from which sent a. cloud OF delicate
muslin into dangerous proximity to the mantel
lamp. new temptation beset Arthur
Doubtless he should have turned his head
aside when lie replaced the fleecy folds, buthe
did no such thing. He paused at the entrance
to the closet, and feased his eyes upon its
contents, A dozen cambria skirts, white as
snow, and without other establishment than
broad hem at the bottom and a half
dozen of pretIily stitched white flannel
ones, boldly confronted him. Across the
end hung two silk black dresses, land
he preferred a black silk to any other
dress,) Mazarin blue and dark brown one
Opposite there narrow thbet, and gay
cashmere morning robe, with buttons, and
laces, and tasseled cords, contrasted with the
soft fall of the summer apparel, to protect
which was his ostensible business at the press.
Beneath were boxes large and small, but close
ly shut, and narrow shelf covered with pref
ty slippers, Jaunty CATERS, walking boots,
snow boots, rubbers in short with samples of
all the accepted styles of protection for the
foot in all seasons of weather Not speek of
dust was TO be seen, nothing was awry, and
regard was had consciously or unconsciousy
to the general effect in the harmonious arrange
ment of colors. Even the minutest details in
dictated thorough selfrespect. For years Ar
thur had enjoyed nothing more than that long
gaze into Jennie's closet, halfspoied though
it was by his consciousness Of the ill breeding
of the act.
His survey was not yet completed. He
scanned the book case narrowly, and carefully
noted the volumes which it contained. All
were in plain covers except a lew presentation
copies, holiday gifts and illustrated works
There were many poets, English and Ameri'
can, with India rubber illustrations more or
less finished up, placed between the leaves,
There were translations also from Greek and
Roman authors, a few standard histories,
choice criticisms, and studies in art, some OF
the best manuals of natural science, and many
religious writings of different eras and various
creeds.
CONCLUDED TO MoRRow.l
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no RENT ON MAPLE STREET-A
y Boarding tenement Of sixteen rooms; also a tene
ment of seven rooms. Inquire Of j. W. UFIIAM
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for Sale or a. get.

no RENT-Two good upper tenements,
Il pleasantly situated within five minutes walk of the
Post Office Inquire of j. L. HOOD 22S Main street.
Worcester. diff u2S
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WIN. ARNOLD G RENE
ELOCUTIONIST.
Instructor in French Spanish, Bookkeeping, &c
OIL Austin Street.
DRIVATE SCHO OL.-ADELIZA

\ PERRY has taken room in Brinley Row where
she proposes opening, Day and Evening School, to
commence Sept. q She wishes to form classes In the
usual English branches and French and especially to
devote portion of each day to History and careful an
alysis of domestic and foreign current events For
terms, &C. inquire at 10 Bowdon street Patronage is
solicited. DIFF aus
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PRICE, 2 CENTS.
Conditional.

A SITUATION is WANTED by a
Teacher Of many years expeience. A place in an
academy Public School of higher grade would be pre-
rred the advertiser has been thus employed for sew
eral years past The best OF testimonials given as to
ability and success Inquire at this office d6wtf d9
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fmrnitmre.
THE PEOPLES COMPLAINT.

That times are very hard, and money very tight,
lnat me people have not or and are in bad plight
And Thai for all eyrss u tba ty 1 th pay hsu
OF this and other matters the people they complain.
ana makes me feel sad to see their faces filled with
And II by selling cheapif this will make them smle,-
Even II my money lose, they can share it awhile.
therefore have concluded without regard to cost to
All my Kitchen Goods Cutlery and Carpets as well;
Also my Crockery and Glass Ware at discount am
With Brooms and Bru hes and everything all cannot
be telling.
Therefore, ladies and gentlemen come an guy upon this
For have fall supply of House Furnishing Goods at
1t located in the Bay State Block at the Poets cor
Here have good Stock of Goods and CHEAP as any,
Now eome one and all buy your goods and soon times
Andif your little, 1t will hold if you buy at
the Poettcal Exchange
And should my capital the end of the war be light
why then here energy and ambition witch is in Tor the
Forlile is battle field, and if do right my customers
And can put flight hard times, with one vigorous
sally.
And il conclusion, customers thank the avors
Also, for those which receiving in the way of pat
ronage-may 1t always last
thS P B4The people are respectfully invited to call at
ieIs dit oRsoN n. HEATH.
THE BEST SELF-SEALING CAN
n IN USE. B. hanson & &C, have just received
q lot Of j. d. WILLouGHBY's Patent SelfSealing
PRESERVE CANS.
The best in Those wishing preserve Fruit of any
kind will do well to call and examine them before puf-
chasing elsewhere. We have also received and shall
keep constantly on hand It. r. Boots superior quality
PEARL WHITE GRANITE WARE,
Every piece warranted crackle which we offer at
prices that cannot fail to suit purchasers also keep
constantly on hand large stock of
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS.
land Hurn
Feather Beds and Bedding. Also large lot of ParloY
and Cooking Stoves Call before you buy.
E. b. LAMS0N 4 CO.,
66, 69, and 10 Main street.
VI +. B. LAMsoE Will give his personal attention to
the sale real estate personal property city county
state diff AID