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The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25
THE cROps IN TuE WEST.

Carefully prepared reports Of tho crops
in Illinois and Iowa, have been published
From those reports we learn that tho wheat
crop, though failure in some localities,
will be more than an average yield, and OF
good quality. It is being harvested in good
condition. Oats, rye and hay promise well
Corn is backward bu. thrifty.
Tho potato crop, in the State of Iowa, is
ruined by the bug. We hear no complaint
otits raysges in Illinois Fruit promises q
fair yield, peaches in particular, of which
there will be agrcat abundance. The ap.
plo cror will be light, but of fair quality.
OF small fruits there is geuo rous supply,
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25
Miss Harris Acqnitted.

The trial of Mary Harris, f,r the murder
of Mr. Burroughs, clerk in the Treasury
Department at Washington, last fall, was
concluded last wcok, resulting in her ao
quittal The trial WAS attended with some
little disorder in the court room. The
counsel tor Miss Harris sttougls urged for
delohsV, the plea Tor insanity, District At
tsmey Darlington. ia his address to the
Jury, ALLUDED TO the millinery shop Of Miss
DeVlm OF Chicago in a dorogatory manner,
whom he was rorrimanded 10y Judge Wyhe,
and had some sharp words with Mr.. Brad.
Icy. senior counsel for Miss Harris,
Tho jury retired TO their room aud in
about ten minutes returned with u verdict
oi Not guilty"
The announcement was received with
loud applause. Some OF the women crie,l
with Joy, llandkerohiofs woro waved an,l
hats thrown up. Largo numbers of spec.
tators rushed toward Miss Harris 10 oon.
gratulato hor an heraoquittal, the words Of
which had scarcely hceu announced when
she tainted aud was taken from the Court
room ia the arms of Mr., Bradley, hor senior
counsel The persons outside ,asht up aud
repeated the defamation Of joy.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25
Weed County Union Convention.

The Union men of Wood County, who supported
Abraham Lincoln for President, at the last Novcm-
bcr election, and will cordially support the nomi-
nees OF the Union State Convention, held at Col
umbps, on the 2lst of June, 1855, as well as the
Union Senatorial and Representative candidntcs--.
are requested 10 meet in Convention, at Bowling
Green, In said county,
On Saturday, August 12, 1905, ut 10
-. o'clock y. M, .,.
for the purpose of nominating candidates for the
following county Offices, tO be voted for at the next
State election, to-wit .i b..
One Auditor one Treasurer; one Prosecuting
Attorney one Surveyors one Commissioner, and
one Coroner.
And for such other purposes az may properly
Oone before tho Convention. full attendance !,
earnestly requested
BY order Of the Executive Committee.
GEO. N. PARSONS, Chairman.
PRRRYsBURd, July 10, 1865.
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This gentleiuan, ,roecntly nominated III
dc Onion party of Wood and OttoWa
counties an their candidate for Representa-.
tise IN tie Ohio Legislature, is resident
Of nohtogany. IA .shis county. For three
yeorello served in the army of tie uson,
and under severe bodily allicton. lIc on.
listed in August, of1s6l, and artor raising
portion Of company Tor the 2Ist Utio
Regiment, was chosen First Licutcnsut. and
Immediately started for the scene Of active
l'UprfUtions'in the sohth re continued ~
active service rwith the regiment upler
Nelson In. flIa mountains of I1astetn Ken.
lucky. lie was also an Ycpatticipant
in tlio expeditions q General Mitchell
| from Louisville ia Bowling Greon, Ken
tnoky; thence TO Nashville, and on to
Huntsville, Alabama lie was dt Nashville
during tho blockade of that city by tue
reLol host, IN tho FAN Of 1862, aud was with
his regiment on duty in the advance on
Stone River. After tho occupation Of Muir.
frocsboro, he was commissioned as Cap
thlI, Nhu aohlb uhh W thV Npuhl'lH W WI"
pany A. On account of impaired health,
in July, Of 1863 he received loaye of alb.
sencc, but shortly aftcrward returned and
rujoined his regiment at Declmrd, Tennos-
see Being still unable to enter upon active
service nc was ordered to report to Adjutant
General Cowcn, who assigned him to the
post al Dochord, as Provost Marshal. Upon
rejoining his regiment at Chattanooga, he
was placed in command of tho same, and
re-cnisled the men into tho veteran ser.
vice, aud under his command it camo to
Ohio aud again returned to the field. On
his second return to Chattanooga, the Cap
tain was prostratcd with a severe attack of
congestion and bleeding at the lungs. sc
that he was detained in the hospital for
weeks. On partial recovery he was
placed upon court martial duty, but finding
that his shattered health would not admi
Of his again entering upon the active dutiot
of the camp and field, ho resigned his com
mission aud returned homo in September
of 1864, with health and constitution
greatly impaired. lie has proven himsel
u true and faithful soldier, and will prov,
legislator no less true and faithful to til,
interests OF the people whom he will repre-
sent.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25
NEW ADVERTIsEM'TS
AN ORDINANCE

'TNo regulate the speed of locomotives nnd car.
L within the Incorporated limits of the village
of PcrrySburg Ohio;
LIST. Iic Il ordained BY he Council of The hcoyJlo-
Ta''d PW0ge Of PerrysbnTy, Wood Oorsiy. O;io,
That il shall be unlawful Tor any Railroad Com,
nany, or any engineer or conductor, or other agent
or employee Of any Railroad Company to run any
locomotive or Railroad car cars ON the track of
any railroad through or within the corporate
hmna oi said village at greater rate of speed
than four miles per hour.
~. That every Railrad Company, and every
conductor or engineer of anv Railroad Company
who shall violate the provisions of this ordinance
shall be fined for zach and every violation thereof
not less than five dollars nor more than tfty dollars
81. II is hereby made the duty of the Recorder
upon complaint being made, Ia Tile an information
agnnSt any OF tie above named persons for vio-
latng this ordnance, before the Mayor, and pros
eeuie the same TO final Judgment, aud collect the
hues and pay tho saae over to the Treasurer, wEo
Is hereby required to place the same to the credit
oI the Corporation fund.
9Th. This ordinance shall take effect aud be in
force from and after It's passage.
we eeruiy the foregoing Was duly passed by
the Council July 81, 1868.
p. r, MILLER, Mayor.
GroRGR STRAIN, Recorder,
July -, 1865
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25
srrrs are now being taken to stimulate

SrEPs are now being taken to stimulate
emigration from Europe, and 1t is expected
the arrivals win soon largely increase.
There certainly has mover been 50 fav.
onsble a time FOR tmigrouts to land
here ms at tho rrescpt. Business of
ali kinds is roviving after four years
of war, ana there is great demand for
> abOrors aud artisans; besides, some of the
finest regions of the South are now opened
to free settlers, and offer rare Inducements.
II the people of Europe only knew of the
prospects awaiting them here, thore would
lie such rush of emigrNnts this season Us
has never been witnessed before.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25
Administrators Sale of Real Estate.

10y virtue of nn order of sale issued from the
ID Court of Common Pleas of Wood County,
Ohio, shall offer for sale at the door of the Court
houses in Perrysburg. in said county, ON the 23d
day ot August, A. ID. 1865, at Ii O'Clock A. NJ. of
said d&y, the following real estate as the property
of Benjamin +. Ilollister, deceased, to wit; Lots
number thirty-Cour (34) in block number one ~
anil lots numbers eleven an, twelve (l2) and
twenty-onc CID in block number two o. all in
HOLSTERS subdivision in the corporation of Per
rysburg also the lower eighty-fve (S5) feet of
the Dock property, situate on out-lat number two
hundred (20O) in said PerrYshurg corporation, and
all being in said Wood county aud State of Ohio
Terms of sale Oue-thipl down and balaucc in
one aud two years, with interest, secured by mort
gage ON the promises.
NATHANIEL d. BLlNN, Admir-.
July "a 1863 IQn
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Notice to the Enrolled Militia Of
t Wood County. "

NOTICE is hereby given that the militia rolls
y of the several townships have been filed this
office, and. the duplicate OF said rolls has been
placed in the hands of the County Treasurer and
that thOse whose names are fnund thereon, who
are not physically or otherwise exempt, will have
until the 10th day of next September to pay the
Military Communication Tax of Four Dollars into
the County Treasury. II not paid on OT before
that time, penalty of thirty per cent. and cost of
collection will be added to said amount. ..-
GEO. n. PARSONS, Auditor.
Auditors Office, Wood Co., o. ,
Perrysburg, July 10, 1865. Iii
For the benefit of those claiming exemption, the
following portion of the militia law, as passed
April IL, 1865, is hereby published
Section O. In addition to tho persons absolutely
exempted from enrolment in the militia by the
laws of the United States, the persons
exempted shall be absolutely exempted from en-
rollment, viz
LIST. All persons in the army or navy or yolun-
teer forces of the United States.
y 81. Persons who have been ur hereafter may be
honorably discharged frlm the army navy Of
the United States. after having performed military
duty for Gne year OF more during the existing re-
beliOn.
3d. Commissioned officers serving under this
act, who shall have served as such in the militia of
this State for the space Of five wears but officer
shall be so exempt unless by his resignation after
such term Of service duly accepted, OF in some
other lawful manner he shall have been honOrAbly
discharged. A-F
ith. Every nOn- commissioned officer, musician
and private Of evesy uniformed company raised, or
hereafter tO bc raised since May I, 1863 uniformed
according to the provisions Of any law Of this
State, and who shall have performed services in
such company or troop for the space of FIVE years
from the time of his enrolment therein, shall be
exempt from military duty except in Oases Of war,
insurrection or invasion.
5th. Every person physically disabled may be
exempted from military dnty, If he files with tho
County Auditor, ON or before August IS Of every
year, statement Of the county military surgeon,
certifying that such person is unfit for military duty
by reasen nf such physical disability OF bodily in
frmity which shall be described in said statemcpt.
9th. Idiots, lunatcs aud felons, convicted of IN
famous crimes unless pSrdoned, shall not be sub
ject to military duty.
DIR. II. A. Hamilton, of Perrysbarg, is the eoun-
ty military surgeon. A certificate from any other
physician will be no exemption. IL
lie GEO. n. PARSONS, Auditor.
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Military Divisions OF The United States

According to the War Department order
defining the limits of the new military di.
visions into which the entire country ie now
divided, tho following arc the grand divis.
ions, with their military chiefs
FjrSi-rhc Military Division of the At.
hntic, MaiorGeucral George &. Meade with
headquarters at phia lrlpha
Secoad Tho Military Division Of the
Mississippi, Major General Wm.r. Sherman,
with headquarters NJ ST. Louis.
Third The Mlhtrry Division Of the
Gulf Major Goucral Phillip II. Sheridan,
with headquarters at New Orleans.
FS'h The Military Division of the
Icnncssee, MAYOR General Geo, II Thomas,
with headquarters at Nashville.
Fidh The Military Division of the Pa.
etc, Major General n. ". Hallevk, with
headquarters at San Francisco.
These divisions are scverally Suhlivided
into eighteen military departments. each
with special commander.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25

MBsouRR papers report a good state of
affairs as existing in the parts of that State
devastated by tho war. Newspapers are
being re-established, old settlers are re-
turning, the country IN fun of strangers ON
tile hunt of lhnds and townprOpcrty, farms
are being Improved trado revving, reuts
increasing aud everybody seemingly in
good spirits and hopeful mood.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25

ADvIcEs from Arkansas report that the
crops are good, and that the negroes in the
State are generally at work, first class field
hands earn twenty-five dollars per month.
A number Of negroes engaged in cutting
prairie hay for army contractors receive
forty dollars per month. Tho working fe.
yer has extended into Texas, the colored
people there emigratng to where they can
get work to do.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25
Land in Lucas County fol
Eine WooIed Rucks for Sale.

TNHE undersigned has few nice pure Spanish
Merino Rams for sale. Some of them were
sired by Edwin Hammond's celebrated bucks
Sweepstakes" and "Silver-mine" Prices from
$25 to $125 each. JAMES ". ROSS,
Pcrrysburg, o., July 90, 1865. l3c
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25

SnorLp the Atlantic Telegraph prove a
success, one of the first effects on the news
paper business will be TO increase the
price. Tho enormous expense entailcl on
the opening up of this new channel of in
tclligonce will make Unnecessary. Most of
the New York journals have agreed to ad.
vance their prices one.half MS soon as the
telegraph begins to send ON its news.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25

y most disgraceiul outrage took place at
SiddAlsyille, village north-west of London,
G. W., few days since. Five brutes eu-
tered house where Mrs. Boyles was
staying, aud after stripping her naked,
danhed her all over with t,r, aud then car
ried the poor creature around on rail for
more than an hour. No cause was assigned
Tor the outrage, as she was a respectable
wftpmn. The men We're arrested, and the
magistrate let them off with a small fine.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25

A new swindle is being perpretrated on
numerous western merchants. boxes OF
Packages containing tritlirg or inferior ar,
tIcles are sent to them by express, marked
e. ., D., AMI bill of from $40 toSl0O
collected for what is not worth half the
money, if anything. ...
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25

Al DJsssrRous railroad accident occurred
on Friday last on the Ohio Central Rail
road, about ono mile west of Columbia,
Licking County, in this State, by which
eight persons wcro instantly killed, aud
twenty-five others severely wounded. Tho
victims were returned soldiers.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25
HORSE POWERS.

For Powers with which to drive nay Threshers,
! have selected, as the best now in use, PITTS
IMPROVED PATENT DOUBLE PISl0N
POWER. tf
These Powers are made by me in the most
thorough manner, of the best material, and are If
double the strength of any sInge-geared Power.
am making the shafts Of the bowel wheels and
master pinions ofCAST STEEL, which is great
improvement over the Iron Shaft used by other
manufacturers.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25
Central Ohio Conference Seminary,
MAUMEE5 CITY, OHIO.

THIS Institution iRs been reOrganized for the
Il coming year, and viii open for the admission
of students August %, 1868. To, young ladies
and gentlemen desiring thorough instruction in an
academic course; TO returned soldiers who wish
to resume their studies; and to those who desire
of advantages.
Tuition for Fall Term ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SC SO
lncidentals..- 4-.--.-.,-...--.-------.- 50
For circulars, or any further particulars, ad-
dress the PRINCIPAL,
Iii z Russell D, POPE, A. NJ.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25
Cows StraYed!,

EROM the village Of Weston. One a Red Gov,
IL five years old, with white spot in her fore
head nearest her right horn. One red and white
Cow, four years old; had on brass bell, Also n
red and white Heiter, three years old. Any person
giving me notice Of tlcr where ibouts shall be
warded. Fs. . AMOS sPARkS.
Weston, Wood Co, o :, July 10, 1865. llh
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25

RoBERr TooMBs has left the country in
disgust and gone to Cuba to 1.-Two. What a
pity it is that hundreds more of the rebel.
liOus leaders who covered their names with
infamy wouA not follow his example
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25
The Strickland Farm for Sale.

Consisting of 223 Acres of choice land, situ-
ated on the Plank Road leading to Bowling Green,
only miles from Pcrrysburg. Over so acres
are improved, aud under an excellent state Of cul-
tivation. On the farm is good two-story log
house, and well Of excellent water; also good
Barn and accompanying ontbuildings. II has a
fine Orchard of thrifty and good-bearing trees. 1t
will be sold at IA great bargain and n time
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25

GovERNoR BUouGu, for d week past has
been sick at Cleveland, and in critical CON
dition. Although improving, he is not con
Bidercd out of danger
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25
THINK OF THIS
'ti N. II. CALLARD,
=, Special Agent, Pe-rysburg, o.
J. J. BLECHER, Dentist,

or Fndlay, would respectfully announce to
" the citizens of Wood County, that he will be
At Pryor's Hotel, in GILEAD, on the 1st Of
August, apd remain until the 18th.
the Exchange, in lPERRYSBURG, on the
18th, and remain until the 26th.
At the Hotel, ip BOWLING GREEN, on the
2Sth, aud remain until September O.. '-''
He will be prepared to operate in all the various
branches ofDentistry. Those wishing work done
will please call early, that he may have time tC
fulfill their orders before leaving. IL.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25
A Magnificent Farm for Sale

Belonging to Thomas s. Carm IN, ESQ, and situ-
ated on the east side of the Maumee River, one
mile above Perrysbusg and ten miles from Toledo.
1t comprises River Tract Ca and embraces 265
acres of the most fertile soil in Northwestern Ohio
l65 acres of which are improved and under
high state Of cultivation. The location is most
desirable ono-certpny one of the finest ON the
river. On this farm is n GO frame Dwelling
house, convenient in every patti ,ular, with gee
cellar and excellent we'll There are also three
Barns, large and commodious, with the necessary
sheds and ont-buildngs requisite to the manage
ment aud cultivation Of the Farm. Besides the
well at the house, there are two other fail
ing wells On the premises. Two large Orchards
of spiendid-bcarng fruit trees, are prolific in
celleut fruit year after year. Besides these ad-
vantages of location soil and improvements an cX-
cellent fishery, surpassed by none on the Iiy T,
rendering it one Of Tie most desirable and atra cve
Farm is offered for sale on the most advantageous
terms and is emphatically a magnificent bargain
to any cnterprising agriculturist.
Improved Lands for Sale.
40 Acres, in Center Township, northeast quarter
of the southwest quarter Of section 81 township .,
range H. This tract of land is situated two miles
east of Bowling Green, on good road has good
comfortable house and barn, with good well of
water. The land comprises the most fertile soil.
is under high state of cultivation, is well diched,
and has Young thrifty Orchard of 200 trees of
the choicest fruit. viii be sold at a great bar
gain, one7half cash, balance on time. .
Al Acres, in Middleton Township, in section IS,
township.G. range IL. This is an improved tract
OF land, fertile soil AMI dcsrably located For
sale at a bargain.
Lots in Perrysburg for Sale.
Most desirable Lots in the town Of Perry sburg-
both improved and unimprovod- for sale at great
bargains. ...,
Land in Lucas County for Sale.
A tract of so Acres, In Lucas County. sec.
| tion %, township q, range O. two miles from Of
segO and five miles from White House Station OF
this tract, 10 acres under gopd state OF
cultivation, swth-a comfortable hog House, good
! Barn, anl well ofaeXccllent water also Il Young
bearing Orchard, and many other improvements
/ 1t is situated pnia good road rinning cast and
west on the south line. WIN be sold low, and
on good terms.
Indiana Lands for Sale
/ 500 Acres OF Land ia Lar orte County. Indiana
/ the east half Of Section Q, township %, range 4
-an excellent bargain. l,s
100 Acres in SteubSh County. Indiana, in Sec
/ tiou IS, township 80, range 4-also good bargain
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25

ENlGRArloN During tho sixteen days
endmg Jpo 30. 2,2l7 cmigrauts passed
Fort Laramie, bounl west, with nearly is
00e head Of cattle. Nearly as largo a mum.
Der passed during the fourteen days ending
juno 1t, and during the month OF Nav over
1000 teams aud 10000 head VI stock pass.
cd iVT lhv wVst
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25
DITcH LErrING-NO. SO.

: Notice is hereby given that on THURSDAY,
August II, 1865, at the house of Samuel Muir in
Webster Township, at O'Clock 4. NJ, will let to
the lowest and best bidders, in separate sections
all the unfinished work OF Ditch Number Thirty
three lS5h beginning 10 sell at the lower end OF
said ditch.
Plan aud specifications of the work and Condl-
tions Of sals exhibited and made known ON the
day OF sale.
GEO. n. PARSONS, Auditor.
Auditors Ofice, Wood Co., o.
feHy s5Gg, July ~, 1868. l3d
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There are 100000 widows, mothers and
orphans of soldiers, and 10000 invalid sol
diers, who are now receiving pensions
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-07-25
Hay RakeS.

WE are selling the best and cheapest Sulky
w Hay Rakes in use. We, are offering them
al . heavy decline. Only S3j for the best Wheel
Hay R'tkc now made. CROOK 4 FIRE EMAN.
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July "a, 1865
SHERIFF'S SALE.

SSHERIFF,S SALE.
ID. f. Wells,
vs.. Wood Common Pleas
Austin Van lilarcum ct al. \
by virtue of an order of sale issued in the abovC
cause by the Clerk Of tho Court nf Common Pleas
of Woad County Ohio. and to me directed and deliy-
cred will Offer for sale at public yanduc, al a,
door Of tho Court llorse, in rcrrysburg, in said
county, on
WEDNESDAY. August %, 1865,
Between the hours OF aud O'Clock !, NJ OF
said day, the following described iauds aud ten.
ensntS, situate in Wood County, Ohio. to-wii
The northwest quarter of the southwest frae-
tlonal quarter of Section Number Nineteen (l9I OF
Township Number Four A. north or Range Mum
her Eleven I y east, in Wood Comfy, Ohio.
CHARLES W. EVERS, Sheriff.
ll.NRY II. DonGE Attorney for Plaintiff
PcrrySburg, July 20, 1865. l3eS7
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cave, nearly as large as the Mammoth
Cave OF kontuc|y, has recently been dis
covered ten miles from Fort Ruby, Calitor.
mia. lt was found To bc AN immsnse sub.
tcrrauean lake of clear wator. with high
walls OF limestone on either side. The
ceiling OF arch is dfly loct high.