The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-03-08

Nor wish bitter moment tO forget,
They stretch the limits OF this narrow span,
Andby enjoying, live past life again."-LsFs
ED. JouRSAL: Wehail, with satisfaction.
those efforts which are now being made
among the people, for moro economic and
philosophical expenditure Of the means
provided for tho support of tho indigout.
A brighter day is dawning upon both the
Rich aud the Poor-upon him that paycth
a tax, aud TO the poor unfortunate whose
ramc never appears upon tho Grand Levy.
All honor to taxes aud taxation. They are
the harbingers Of higher civilization
The true patcnt of American Nobility--Tlo
Ultima Thule of all our greatness Not
such az were once levied by irresponsible
despots, and collected by lawlcss tax.
gatherors; but taxes sulf-imposcd for great
and benevolent purposes, and distributed
in conformity with law and justice. All
honor to the man who pays taxes upon prop
erty juotly acquired by honesty aud indus
try. He has reason to rejoice over the
amount of his contributions (whcn correct.
ly asscssed), and no may DO properly re-
gardcd az a benefactor to his race for upon
his labors arc built Town and City, State
aud Country. If thon, thcro is honor and
patriotism in tho act, why not go a step
farther, and consider wisely aud well
upon the best modes Of applying our bene-
factions, and especially those which 80
nearly affect tho poor and needy.
n. rin car nj
ing tho workings of the Township system
has boon unfavorabe. We have Hoen
placed in semi-antago relation with
other Townships, in and out Of the County,
and even beyond the State.
Solitary and alone, VIC have bocn provid-
ing for contingencies that might, or might
not occur. Have been highty favored by
credits given to us by other townships, on
who are everywhere by turns, and whose
residence would puzzle Blackstone himself
to determine. Ilavo sometimes furnished
transportation to gain little respite, only
to be checlS-matcd by counter Efforts Oh the
part of our onterprisinS advcrsarics. Have
been obliged three or four times year, to
consult with some legal friend. Have often
been threatened with being chosen defend
ants. Have been several times to Perrys-
burg to plant suits. Have studied law un-
til lin our own opinion) we were nearly
qualified for the bar, and have only escaped
serious damage, by the ingenuity of Coun-
sol, or by some lucky chance. In fact, we
have lived in q chance p0rld 80 far as the
poor are concerned.
We hazard nothing in saying that We
have paid more bills for those who lived
beyond the limits Of the township, than for
all those who wore "to the manor born.
We have been called upon to pay single
bills OF nearly 5000, (made up by parties
having no motive to practice economy), at
time when we had scarce a dollar in the
treasury, and havo at other times, constrain-
cd Townships to liston to our pressing calls
for money, upon bills of our own making.
At this present writing, there are more
calls from outsiders, for cash, than wo have
ability to meet; thus are we drifting along
just as IL happens. We are not particular
ly ncrvous--havo borne tho recent drdf
with composure, because we know exactly
what was required. In the presont case We
know nothing of the number or magnitude
of the bills our friends are even now indit
iag for us. Nor can they imagine how
many happy surprises wo are preparing
for them.
1t is the uncertainty and attendant waste
of the whole system, of which we complain
Again, tho poor are not well cared for
but, amid these upper and neither forces
are often driven to and fro or left to suffer
to the verge of utter want.
We have no hesitation in saying, tina
the funds we oxpond every five years, 70
the maintenance of the poor, would mor'
than pay our proportion of the cost of
farm, and suitable buildings, and at tn
Same time provide for oil those who nec'
help. Thus making clear gain, at least
of our interest in said property.
But there is yet another side, to this pic
ture. We recently visited the County Jai
and thore saw, ., Mounful Spectacle! One
two, three, four, FIVE Lunatics, conlnc,
within tho walls Of building made fol
common felons. One, IA male scenes
"crossed in haplcss love" and plead mos
piteously for liberty and home. Anothc
(mole) was inooAerent, constantly utterini
forth a gibberish which betokoned the res
maniac. Three of them were women, one,
perhaps, tho ornaments of happy homes
now, alas! with "mind IN ruins" they cS
i hibited a disquistudo most painful to wi
:. ness. One WAS "crazd with care an
seemed Qike many notable dame) ovel
anxious about tho appearance of her hab
tation. Another was sitting upon the brio
{ floor dumb with despair, her brow cloudc
Q by some fearful vagary, broodmg it ma
II be- DER joys forever gone. Tho thir,
whose brow was silvored DER with az
Was hymning a song Of praise, We al
preached and entered into conversation
/, She sang for reliof-The little room was L
q longer pleasant was weary with wal
" ins--llad been long absent from chillro
and home--Would We intercede in her b
half-Whon, o, when might she return
the lov'd ones who so much needed ht
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