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Litchfield enquirer., 1867-07-04
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FEsHE Undersigned having bought the South E Mills. and fitted them up in the best manner, is prepared to do
 saving of all Kinds, AND WARRANT SATISFACTION. Particular attention paid to saving Shingles also will keep ou hand or saw to order
 CHESTNUT SHINGLES, CHESTNUT AND HEMLOCK LUMBER
 Of all kinds, LATH, JOIST,
 SCANTLING, SQUARE TIMBER,
 FENCE POSTS, RAILING.
 AND TICKETS have on hand nice lot of Ash and White Oak Plank, suitable for carriage work hard and soft Wood for sale at ali times,
 l2S feet to the Cord. also have a lot of Summer We od fitted for the stove.
 Having had years of experience in sa wing and using lumber, and employing none but good workmen, I feel confident that can give entire satisfaction to all that will give me a call. J. w. BIGLOW Litchfeld Jan. lst. 1867: lv
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-07-19
CoNyICrIoNorsrEpnE J. MEANY

STEPHEN j. MEANY, formerly editor of the
the Toledo Commercial and one of the most
sociablc, genial and companionable geutle-
mon, with whom we have ever been &C.
quaiuted, has been convicted in Dublin, of
high treason, and sentenced to fifteen years
Of penal servitude. This is but one in
stance of British facility in procuring
convictions. Mr.. MEANY belonged to the
Fenian organization in this country, but
there was nothing to convict him with any
overt act in Ireland, and the circumstances
othis going to England aud remaining there,
openly show the reverse of any intentions
to attempt an insurreotion. Bat it is we'll
known that American citizens of Irish birth
have been seized, tried aud convicted of
treason for merely visiting Ireland. These
circumstances were enough,
The circumstance, however, has at.
tracted the attention of Congress, and we
trust the matter viii not be permitted TO
rest until it is forgotten. Mr., RoBISsoN, of
New York, has offered resolution direct
ing the Committee on Foreign Affairs to
report Immediately whether any American
citizen has been arrested, tried aud con.
victed aud sentenced in Great Britain or
Ireland for words spoken or acts done in
tho United States, In support of tho res
olution he sent TO the Clerks desk and had
read the statement Of the case of S. j..
MEANY, He trusted there was spirit enough
in the nation, aud might aud metal enough
in the army aud navy to take Mr.. MRANY
out of prison and bring him back, even il
in a march toward that prison II became
necessary to tread down the nation who
held him.
Mr. MEANv made one Of the most touch.
ing, eloquent aud stirring appeals in his dc.
fense, ever heard before British Court. We
have read but few addresses that equal it,
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-07-19
THE CoNsTITUTIONAL AMEND
MENT

The enemies TO the proposed amendment
to the Constitution of Ohio make the charge
that the friends of the measure are intro.
ducng danger Gus Notwithstanding
new and untricd. A correspondent of the
Ohio State Journal shows that tho proposed
change is nothing more than return to
the old path in which our fathers trod. or
the original thirteen States of the Union
ten allowed whites aud blacks to vote on
the Same conditions three only-Virginia,
North Carolina and South Carolina--pro
hibited black mou from voting But these
three States were represented in the Con-
tnental Congress, and by their voices, as
expressed in the Declaration OF Independ
ence, declared that all men are by nature
free and equal
During the sitting Of tho Convention that
framed the constitutional provisions of
Virginia, which debarred tho black man
from the right of suffrage, THOMAS JEFFkR.
BON, tho reputod father of Democracy, was
earnestly engaged in writing TO members
OF the Convention, and urging upon them
that all who pay taxes and fight 8 ould
vote.
Nor is this all that the fathers did. In
1887 the Congress- of tho United States
passed what is known aS the Ordinance for
the Government of the Northwest Tori
tory, from which have been carved the
States of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan
and Wisconsin; and in this great act, which
forever prohibited slavery in all that i'm.
mense domain, and which spoke the senti-
mont of the leading minds of tho country
at that time, thero was provision regu.
latng suffrage which made no di9tiuc ton
between white and black men.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-07-19

The Republican Union party Of 0hoin convcn.
tion assembled, declare
First, That one of the great lessons Of the war
is that the American people are nation, aud not
merely n conlcderacy of sovereign and indepond-
ent States.
Second, That our existence as nation Is based
On the great principles announced in the Declara.
ton of lndepet donce, and vindcated by the Proc.
lamatou of Emancipation, the Constitutional
Amendment abolishing slavery, aud the spirit of
Republican Democracy and justice which under
lies the reconstruction policy Of the 99th and 10th
Congress, which we hereby fully endorse, aud
which we demand shall be carried into complete
effect by every needful act of additional legisla.
ton,
Third, That while We always cherish aud defend
the American system Of local aud municipal pur-
poses, and national government for national pur-
poses, and whilo we ara unalterably opposed to
all attempts Rt Capitalization and consolidation
of power anywhere, we hold that liberty and hu-
man rights constitute our great national boon
which local or state organization must not allow
10 I've abridged or taken away.
Fourth, That imbued with the spirit of true De-
mOcsacy, aud believing that the powers necessary
for the purpose Of attaining the ends Of the gov
erument ought not 10 DO restricted to privileged
class, but should be vested In the whole people
without unjust or Odious distinctions or qualidca-
tons, not equally attainabe by all; further, be-
lioviug that these sentiments are in strict accord
ance with the spirit aud tendency Of modern civil-
platform Of impartial manhood suffrage as embod-
ied in the proposed amendment 10 the State Com
stituiion, appealing to and couhding in the inteli-
gence, justice aud patriotism Of the people Of Ohio
TO approve il at the ballot-box,
Fvtt, That the American people owe a debt OF
lasting gratitude to the brave soldiers and sailors
who in the late struggle for national existence,
81 nobly fought for liberties, and for the pr-
vations, suffering and sacrifices which they en-
durad aud the loyal mon of Ohio hereby pledge
TO them and the widows and orphans Of those who
fell Ia the defence of the Nation, our sympathies
and substantial support.
Sird, That we approve and endorse the military
administration Of distinguished fellow citizen,
Major General Phil. II. Sheridan, in Louisiana
and Texas, and pledge him and the military COM
manders IN the several military districts of the
South the cordial support OF tho Union mon of
Ohio in their efforts to protect the loyal people of
the late rebel States, and 10 secure the organiza
tion Of loyal aud constitutional governments in
said States,
SepenA That we fully endorse and approve Of
the administration Of our present Governor, j. ID.
Cox, and extend TO him our hearty thanks for the
faithful and able manner in which he has dis
charged his official duties and sustained the credit
aad honor Of our noble State.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-07-19
Further Particulars of Mnxlmilian's Ex.



Additional particulars OF the execution
Of Maximilian state that when leaving the
convent he exclaimed What beautiful
clear heavens It is such as desired for
the hour of DEATH"
The officer of the firing party begged
Muximilian's forgiveness, saying that he
disapproved of the execution, but must
obey orders. Maximiian replied "A
soldier must always comply with his orders
thank you with all my heart for your kind
sentiments, but expect that you will com
ply with tho orders"
Maximilian gave General Miramon the
centor as he passed to the place of execu-
ton.
General Mcjia's wife ran distractedly
through the streets, just before the cxecu-
tion, carrying new born babe.
Juarez refused to deliver up Maximilian's
body, and says it must be made the subject
of treaty.
There is great antipathy towards Ameri.
cans, because they asked to save Maximil.
ian's life.
The Princess S,lm Salm devised means
for the escape Of the Emperor, but was be.
trayed by an officer TO whom she oDnfded
the secret, who took bribe of =. twenty.
five thousand dollars in diamonds. She
was ordered TO leave Quoretaro with her
attendants.
The United States is hated because of its
Interference in behalf of maximilian.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-07-19
TnE noCKINc Valley RAILRoAD.

IItE liONhlNG NhbLEH RAILROAD
Quite a number Of our leading citizens
attended tho Railroad meeting, held in To
ledo, on the 10th inst No definite action
was taken. The following resolutions, pro.
sented by Hon. JAS. Z. HALL were uuani.
mously adopted
Rssoired, That the best interests Of Toledo and
Columbus, and tho intermediate country, demand
the early construction Of a railroad on a pract-
cable line between the points named, due regard
being had for the settled interests of the country.
Resoi0ed, That Columbus and Toledo are hereby
requested to organize n company by procuring
the necessary articles OF Incorporation 10 be called
the Toledo and Columbus Railroad Company.
Resotosd, That said company, after the same is
incorporated, is hereby requested 30 employ n
corps Of competent engineers 10 survey aud ascer-
tain the practicability aad cos. Of the several
routes between the two points named, and that the
reports Of The engineers shall be made public from
time to time.
Resoiped, That the expenses Of said surveys
shall be paid by an equitable assessment on the
counties interested in said surveys.
Resoiced, That MS delegates to this Convention
we pledge our respective counties 10 respond
promptly in the payment Of such acquisitions.
Resolced, That certificates for all monies adj
vanced for or paid on account of the preliminary
surveys, shall be received in payment of stock
subscriptions at their par value, with six per cent
interest.
Before adjournment the following reso.
luton was also agreed to:
Resoired, That the officers Of this Convention be
authorized 10 call n meeting Of citizens Of Toledo
and Columbus, interested IN this project, for tho
purpose of selecting corporators and organizing
the Toledo and Columbus Railroad Company, as
provided for in the resolutions adopted BY this
Convention, said meeting to be held at the Oliver
House In the city Of Toledo, Thursday, July IS,
at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-07-19
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.

Tho Union State Central Committee of
Ohio, met at Columbus, on the 10th inst
and nominated General JoHN @. LEE, OF
'Tiffin, Seneca County, as the Union candi.
date for Lieutenant Governor, TO fiji the
vacancy in the ticket csused by the declina.
ton Of Mr.. GALLOWAY. The nomination is
an excellent one. General LEE won an hon.
orable reputation during the war, as Colo.
mel Of the 55th Infantry Regiment and es.
pecially distinguished himself at Chancel.
lorsvillc. The action OF the Committee was
remarkably unanimous, ten votes out OF
thirteen being cast for General Lbz on the
first ballot.
General JoHS G. LEs is leading lawyer
Of Seneca County. Born In Delaware, Ohio,
Of poor parents, his whole life has been a
struggle against difficulties. A hard work.
ing mechanic at frat, he won an education
amid toll and privation, became lawyer
removed to Tillin, and gradually worked
his way to the 'front.' rank of his profession.
Early in the war he entered the Union army,
was appointed Major of the 55th Ohio Reg.
iment, and took the field as it's Colonel.
After serving campaign in Western Vir.
ginia he took his egiment across tho noun.
tains TO the Army Of the Potomac, acting as
commander Of brigade in Howards Dvis.
ion. lie served in several actions with
galantry until after the terri.
ble battle Of the Wilderness, when homo
matters of an urgent nature required him
reluctantly to leave tho service in which he
had won high reputation for ability and
bravery. For his gallant services he has
been breveted Brigadier General.
General LEE is spoken of by those fully
with his career as a good law.
yer brave soldier, an effective speaker
aud a staunch, uncompromisingly loyal Re-
publican. He is in the very prime of life
,nd intellectual vigor, and will do good
work in this campaign.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-07-19
THE COUNTY CONvENTIoN.

Let it be borne in mind that the Union
Convention, for tho selection of candidates
for some of the most important Of our
county offices, will be held at Bowling
Green, on Saturday, July 27. These Con.
ventions are as important to be attended to
by the people, as it is to vote on ths day
of election. The people OF the County
shoul not neglect these primary meetings,
TO do so, is 10 surrender the field TO pro.
fessional oifice.seekers We know shat
with the farmers il ia a most busy time, but
we urge them to devote Que day to the in.
terests of the county, AID thereby to their
individual interests. II is too much the
case that The people show too much indif
terence in the conventions, and the couse
quence is that the programme is cut-and.
dried by few who arc ever ready to at.
tend to tho interests Of the dear people,
regulate the township aud county maehin.
cry, and think and act for the entire party
Therefore, Union men of Wood County, we
urge upon you to come out to the Convon
ton think for yourselves act for your,
selves take tho reins in your own hands
make your own selections with a view oI
securing the best men, aud your action
will be sustained and indorsed at the polls
Uuto one aud ull, We say, turn out to the
Convention.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-07-19
Wood County Union Convention.

The Union voters Of Wood County, who ap-
prove the Reconstruction policy OF the Thirty ninth
aud Forteth Congress, and the platform Of prin.
cples as laid down by the Union State Conven-
tlon, held at Columbus on the 18th day Of June,
1857, are requested to meet In Bowling Green, on
SATURDAY, July 81, 1887, at 10 o'clock A. NJ,
for the purpose Of nominating candidates for the
following county Offices, 10 be voted for at the next
State Election, to-wt One Auditor, ono Treas.
urer, one Recorder, one Prosecuting Attorney, one
Commissioner and one Coroner.
Also, to appoint delegates 10 attend the Senate.
rial and Representative Conventions, and for the
transaction OF such other business us may prop.
erly come before the Convention. full attend.
ance is earnestly requested.
BY order of the Executive Committee.
EDWIN FULLER, Chairman.
PERRYsBuRG, July g. 1867.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-07-19

MIR. Ashley has proposed another amend
ment to the Constitution of the United
States which amel dmont has been referred
to the Judiciary Committee. This amend.
ment declares among other things that all
persons born or nRluralizad in the United
states. aud subject to the Jurisdiction
thereof are citizens of the United States.
and of the State or Territory wherein they
reside, aud after 1867, all citizens of the
United States becoming 2l years of age
and all who may thereafter be naturalized
shall be required to read and write the
English language as qualification. No
State shall make or enforce any law which
shall abridge tho privileges or immunties
OF citizens OF the United States nor shall
any State deprive any person of life, liberty.
or property without due process of law
nor deny to any person within its iuris.
dictinn the equal protection of the laws.
Representatives in Congress shall be ap
portioned among the several States accord
ing to tho number of inhabitants in each.
No person shall be a Senator or Representa-
tive in Congress or elector of President or
Vice.Prcsident, or hold any. off 80, civil or
military undor the United States, or under
any State who was member of any Leg.
islature or Convention which passed an
orulnahce OF secession, aud VINO voted
therefor, or who held commission above
tue rank of captain in the iusurgent army
dnring the Rebellion, or who, having
previously taken an oath as member OF
Congress, or as an officer Of the United
States, or as IL member Of any State Legisla.
ture, or as an exective or judicial officer of
any State, to support the Constitution OF
the United States, shall have engaged in
insurrecton or rebellion against the same,
or given comfort to the enemies thereof
but Congress may, by concurrent vote of
two'thirds of each House, remove such
disability. The validity of the public debt
OF tAe United States authorized by law, in.
cludmg the debts incurred for pensions
and bounties for services in supprossng
insurreotiou or rebellion, shall not be
questioned but neither the United States
nor any State shall assume or pay any debt
or obligation incurred in aid of nsurrection
or rebellion against the United States, or
any claim for tho loss or emancipation of
any slave but all such debts, obligations,
and claims shall be held illegal aud void
Congress snail have power to enforce by
appropriate legislation the provisions OF
this article.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-07-19
TnE TRIAL on suRRATT.

The trial of this conspirator still oontln.
ues at Washington. The witnesses for the
Government have all been examined ard
those for the defense are now being called
to the witness stand. The counsel for the
prisoner have resorted to everything hon
orable aud dishouorable, but thus far they
have made no progress IN impeNohing the
testimony Of witnesses for the prosecution
One of the counsel for SuRRArr has even
gone so far as TO personally assault one oi
the judges for decision rendered by him
on some legal point.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-07-19
Union Senatorial Convention.

The Union Senatorial Convention for the Thirty
third Senatorial District OF the State Of Ohio, will
meet at Perrysburg, on the 18th day Of August
next, at 10 o'clock A, NJ, for the purpose of nom-
triet.
The basis Of representation In said Convention
will be one delegate for each two hundred votes
cast for J. D. Cox for Governor at the last guber
Material election, aud one additional delegate for
each fraction Of one hundred votes.
This will give to the several counties composing
the District the following representation
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-07-19
General McPaerson,s Monument.

The marble monument to General Me.
Pherson, at Clyde, Ohio, is described as fol.
lows; The body, which is square, is di.
vided in the center by band, and is to
contain eight pAnnelled faces; one Of these
viii bear tho inscription of the monument,
second the names who subscribed for the
erection, and the other aitor,liepo pictures,
representing Important scenes in the
herO's life, amoag them the battles of Shi
loh, Nicksburg, Resaca, and the fatal shot
On the memorable July -, before tho for
rises SINGLE plain shaft surmouuted by an
eagle, aud bearing ou the dividing bands
the battle record of General Mcpherson.
The entire hight will be about forty feet.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-07-19
Dellnition of RodIcnIlsm.

The Springfield Republic says: We pro-
pose to print entire ono Of Gen. Hayes
speeches in Congress. While on the floor
of tho House he was asked what radical.
ism was. IIe replied Radicdlism is
righteousness This is the speech in full,
and there is enough in it for an eutire cam.
paign.
TREY tell Of ono of the unterrified at
Bridgeport Coma. who was especially
eager to see the Presidential party, ex-
claiming az he rushed up to the car: Al
don't care shucks about Johnson it's Par
son Nasty that want to see"
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-07-19
A Card from J. C. UaII--Declinatiom.

Editor of tle BLADE As the time draws near
for the selection of candidates for the Legislature
nnd in reply to numerous Inquiries as To whether
intend TO be candidate for denomination in the
Senate, Il is proper that |, in this public manner,
inform the voters Of this District, that | will not
again bu a candidate for that important place.
avail myself ofthis opportunity of presenting
my hearty thanks To those who have given me
their confidence aud support during my official
career, and beg to assure them that | will ever
warmly cherish their many acts of kindness and
good will. Very respectfully,
JAMES q. HALL.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-07-19
STATE sENAroRsnlp.

At the County Convention, OF Hancock,
held at Findlay, on tho 10Th ult., the uames
Of CIV. o'NgAL, Esa,, and Hon. PARLEE
CAEidS we're announced for recommends
ton to the Senatorial Convention for the
olFce OF State Senator. Mr.. CARLIN's name
was Withdrawn by his consent and Mr.,
oNEAL received the recommendation Of
tie Convention.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-07-19

tux Richmond Vhig says of the g,pub-
lioan party!
II dominates over the whole North, II
rules every department OF the Government
has the army aud navy, aud is marked by
every trait that de6nes supremacy. How
10 il at the Soathl IL has all the oolored
population, all the original Union men. and
is hourly gaining aceretions from the Con.
ledeTate ganks.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-07-19
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