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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1868-07-17
Country Life.

KEEP away from the cityl This advice
is in strict consonance with business pru-
dence and sound common sense. Young
man, the great rewards of life are not
within the bounds of municipalities. Here
and there one, more Fortunate than his
fellows, accumulates wealth but it is the
rule for the seekers after fortune within
the city to fail. True independence and
the greatest amount of happiness are
found in the country and in the pursuits
that the country affords. Take one hun
dred youngsters just in the blossom of
carly manhood; let fifty of them remain
in the country as farmers, and fifty seek
wealth in the excitement and dangers of
the city, and, at the end of a quarter of
century, what do you suppose would be
their comparative condition? Fortunate
vi experience tells: OF the burghers pos
sibly one would be n favorite of fortune
wealthy, influential, grasping ard discon-
tented. OF the forty-nine remaining,
whisky would have claimed many; few
would be still struggling against misfor-
tune; half would be dead, leaving
nothing 20 their heirs-a sad record, but
again and again proved to be the rule.
OF the farmers, half Of those living
would have competence and few an
independence. Ten per cent of the
whole would have closed their accounts
with this world while only two per cent.
of the survivors would be found liable to
be pinched by want The city men, all
being married, would have an average of
one child and half each the country
men an average of three children each.
The city men would have an average life
of forty-nine years; the country men an
average Of tifly-nine years. These are
/ facts, wTung from the mean of many care
full observations. Few men are born to
do better in this world than the generality
of those into whose social or commercial
rank they are introduced in early life. The
Flaw of average, like the law OF chance, is
! inexorable. For every man who makes a
! fortune, forty men make nothing For
every man who goes to heaven, after
twenty-five years life in Chicago or New
! York, ten mea in the country seem to start
! for that destination. To have a COM
petenec in old age, to lead a happy life, to
havo health and vigOr, TO rejoice in many
children, and TO get to heaven at last
young man, stay in the country, fast by
that earliest gift of God to man-tht
plow In that, if faithfully followed, ano
in the mental attainments at which every
farmer may, if he will, arrive, there are az.
the greatest prizes that this poor hle mas
10 bestow.-IRisGgO Epenin9 Post.
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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1868-07-17
TuE SPREADING RuMoR-

TuE SPREADING RUMoR-
SAYS Gossip one to Gossip Two,
" While shopping In the town,
Old Mrs. Pry 10 me unmarked
Smith bought his goods OF Brown"
SAYS Gossip Two To Gossip Three,
Who cast her eylids down,
"l'Yo hoard IL said to-day, my fTiOnd,
smith gof his goods from Brown,
SAYS Gossip Three 90 Gossip -Four,
With something OF frown,
" Two heard strange nows-What do You think
Smith tool his goods irOm Brown
saw Gossip -Four TO Gossip Five,
Who hlaIed Il round the town,
be- I've heard, to-day, such shocking news
Smith a0is hls goods from BrOwnl"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1868-07-17

LIVE TO be useful Live to give light
Live To accomplish the end for which you
were made, and quietly and steadily shine
ON, trying TO do your duty, For those
who are enabled through grace to shine
as lights here, shall shine as suns and stars
Cox ever aud ever
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1868-07-17
0TnAr,s Mon | Tno,rn-Rcnd this and

" smile,N at the expense of the conductor:
A few days since, says Michigan paper, spcci-
men of humanity, chuck full of fashionable drink,
took a seat in the express train at Jackson and
quietly awaited the advent Of the conductor, who
appeared ON time, and relieved the travellers hat
OF his ticket without any remarks. On his re-
turn the traveller button-holcd him and inquired: !:
Conductor how far is't to Poloon"
Twenty miles"
That's wot I tho't."
Al the next station the traveller stopped him
and again nQuired
"COnduct0rl how far to Manch'tcrl'
"Twcnty miles,
THAT'S wot tho't."
At Manchester tho traveller stopped him the
third time and said;
"Conductor, how far to Tccumsys"
Twenty miles
"Thats wot tnot.N
As the tram leit Tecumsoh, the traveller exhaust
cd the patience of the conductor, and tho follow
ing dialogue explains the result:
conductor, how far TO AdrinN
The conductor threw himself upon his dignity,
and rcmarkod
"seo here my friend, do you take me for a
fool
The traveller stuck to his text" and very cool.
ly remarked;
" That's wot tho'tN
The conductor Joined the passengers in a hear
~ laugh, and concluded TO allow his passenger 10
thO't' as nc pleased,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1868-07-17

THE DuTCuMANs SrRATEGEM.-WC
don't know why a Tcuton should have been So
looted rs subject for the following story, but
that is the way Il cones TO us. Aud 1t came prct,
~ near putting an end TO US, as you, dear reader,
will probably appreciate;
While a Dutchman was passing through city
in Vermont, a Nankce came up 10 him aud said,
"Shou, " you trcat to the cider will learn you
trick" Shon agreed, Nank then placed his
hand against fence and told him to strike Il as
hard as re could, Shon, not thinking any
harm could bclall HIM by SO doing struck a black
smiths blow, bnt instead OF hitting lank's hand,
the latter, jerking IL away, poor Shon struck the
fence board, knocking It on. "Mcin Gott in Him,
melt cried Shon, " what you makes foolish
knocks mine haud OF clean up dc clhowl Oh
sockcT blitEl mino poor frau, what will she say =
Poor ShOn was bound to have revenge so, one
day, as he was passing through a field, he espiej
a man, Going up TO him, he said; "Mynheor
show you one litilc trick for nodding.h As there
was no fence or tree near ShOn put his hand
against his mouth and said Strike yust so hard
as you can" Mynheer struuk, and Shon pulled
away his hand aud received the blow od his
mouth, aud was knocked down. Shon jumped up
his mouth bleeding, and commenced dancing viii
pain. " Shorusalcm A tousand tuyiels take di'
goouuy } gocs pack TO Holland ON the hrs
train ,'
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1868-07-17

"A man named Joseph Malsencrail'
entered clothing store IN fltlsDurgh'
and when making some small purchase
MANAGED to steal pair of pantaloons
ON reaching home he discovered they
were BOYS size, entirely too small for him,
so he returned TO the store next Gay TO
have them exchanged, when he was
PROMPTLY arrested and locked up.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1868-07-17
An Antid0le for Tobacco.
|, CENTs Will BUY A CASE con

RI CENTS WILL BUY A CASE con
hi talning quire fine Letter Paper, II Envelope
aNVN Penholder, 6 Indestructible Pens, Pencil, A
w GUARANTEED RECEIPT FOR RIlEUMA'
rIsM ingredients purchased at any drug storcO also
piece OF Jcwery valued at from 80 cents to Slo oie
case in every hundred contains a TIN DoLLAh
GREFNBACK No humbug. Sent by mail on receipt
OF 50 cents and red stamps Address
H. IL. wooLRIDGE q co,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1868-07-17

The jamestown loifrtH tolls 81 gawky whe
saw Tor the drsi time a school girl going through
some Of her gymnastic exercises tor tho amuse
ment OF tho little Onrs at home. amer gazing Al
her with looks OF Interest and commiserauOn toi
awhile he asked boy near BY :" II that gal had
htsi" No" replied tho lad eoniemptnoQsy
" that's gymnastics" Oh 'tls hey" said Yer
dant, a. kJlg loHg Aa9 tii a0d 'GAf'
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1868-07-17

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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1868-07-17
Medical Illumination.

Fonr Nagnihcently Illustrated Medical Books cu1-
tAlnig Important Physiological Information for Mes
and Women. sent nee on receipt OF y CENTS BY ad
dressing DIR. JOHN NAADEAfOOI, 40. 80 ClintUa
Place, NeS YORK Cliy l&MQ
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1868-07-17
az CUT THIS OUT AND POCKET IT. Is

INYENTOR'S EXCHANGE, Of J. A. Cam
l. erOn IL Co., 22 Jefferson ST., MEMPHIS, Tenn.
Buy and sell on Commission PATENT RIGHTS and
ARTICLES. Thoroughly acquainted all over the
Southern States. For Sae-Rights to FINLEY CHURN
DAsIEB." The best and smplest-most popular and
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MACHINE" The very latest, and ahead of all Others.
eB- Open to Correspondence from all Quarters.-Ao
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1868-07-17

G1H TO 5000 PER, MONTH mdtCNsrI, Salary
NH oar PATENT EvERLAsTlNG WHITE
W. " WIRE CLOTHES LINES. Address ANkgI-
CAN WIRE Co, as William street, New YORK, % d
dearborn street, Chicago, III.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1868-07-17

gents Wanfed.Male and female aienis wanted
n every Nfhcrs toscil entire new NtstN "A
or Iirhtiing window Polish. II VIII seh az sighl IN
every house, oige or store, it9s i 2 70 eSS' w a. All
Ne, also keep constantly on hand q tun supply OF
krenfsS roods-neW and useful artlces-such as fre-
psr,d solder India Gum Cement, Illneys Magic Tor,
tampaisn Medals, Flying Wheels, Magic Fans, lluen
Narterta SawVer's Starch Gloss and Rueing Plate
If.en and any other good selling articles. fQT partic-
uiaTs address MM A. BRADFORD CO. 01 Clark
-. Dlmn-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1868-07-17
MAMKLEV. ALLING 4 20; ~;
CAMPAIGN MEDALS.

Buy only at the Mandatory ono re
sampIe. twenty-five cents six samples ior
one dollar, by mail Agents wanted
LASrnEAR & PEEKY, Cleveland ONO
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-18

The louisville Journal says Of Joseph Bleoia-
CART, first assistant teller in the United States
Surveyors Office OF that city, who was arrested
few days since on charge OF embezzling $12 900,
that since 1861 he has wooed the tickle goddess,
Fortune, and has been thrice bankrupted there
by, and occasioned much suffering and financial
embarrassment to his relatives and friends The
dame seems never to have smiled upon him. In
lSGl when this mania first sezed Bloomgart, he
was well established in the fancy goods business
somewhere on Main street. So overlapping was
his ambition for sudden wealth, that in very
short time he sacrificed every thing he possessed
at tho lottery whssl. His family and friends
came to his relief, paid off his debts and enabled
him to start in business on Market street. Then
he prospered until the old desire lured him back
TO the habit of "trying his luck" Before long
he found himself penniless once more. and him.
self and family not only pensioners upon their
kindred and friends, but vi 'tual outcasts. Again
ne rallied, and procured business enough to sup.
port his family. Through their persuasion he
conquered his passion for lottefy-playing, and re-
turned to his "old love" only within the last two
weeks, and then entirely unknown to any of his
acquaintances The humiliating result Of that
backward step is known to the public It ia no
Less strange than true that every dollar of the
money lately embezzled $4,000, and all that
previously lost by Blocmgart, was spent for lot.
terry tickets. He never used farthing of it in
providing for his wife and children. To this
purpose he always devoted his salary while in
the custon,house, and a prescribed sum while
merchandising He is man Of steady and NOR
al. habits, and mo one is moro attached to hi,
family. Altogether, the case is unparalleled.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-18

cutting Is very primitive and Is drivsa ~ mules.
The women are employed in making and putting
up the little smokers-sisars and sieassttea
They are generally young; and. barring the
filth and stencil, are not ill-looking. Halls
hundreds of feet in length. are filed with them,
each with little basket Of danpsasd tobacco be.
fore her. Nearly one halt, should Judge, have
babies some on the heor, and some in their laps,
and some in the tobacco baskets. It is possible
that the babies have something to do with the
moisture of the tobacco and the celebrated flavor
of the Spanish cigars. Be this Is it may, the
per fume arising from these two hundred women
and an unknown number Of babies, all manufac-
taring the narcotic, would satisfy. should think,
the most inveterate lover of tho weed. e.r
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-18
STE SNIP AoGNov.gA

CTEAMsIllPS AND SAILING Sfatfkt Ma
- tione Steam Navigation Co.'S Line CuhArH ttcainsp
Co.'S Lime; Anchor Steamship Cos tfnss Inpfap steam.
sip Line; Disck Star Sailing Line: C6ie Coz aaiI.
will and to- tl~is issrst ~ spw tsts>s s(A a. sm
the saihe,ized agent io5 .tsAlvys sl a.s q 9saws
road Companies IA ,sas. THROUGH Asksh 4 lsa thsn ual
fare tn liprsntN liOl .,,gg .asv
Drafts on knsiand, ireland and Scotland AZ s lowest
rates. few g. b. &. O'KANE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-18
savory Hints to Smokers.

tsil', A correspondents, writing from Spain, gives
a., the following Account Of the manufacture Of
Spanish cigars: t,.S :. ~, ,..s .
The trade In tobscco is n,onopolized by the
Htatcs and Is iAfiSd hatto contractors. Its cni-
ks~tiwAtion ~ proA bied in. Spain that privilege
being enjoyed by Cuba Alone At Sevaleis 4
Nfyy. extensive tobacco Inannfitctory, which ON.
ployB two hundred women. The machinery for
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-18
Shantung Moyune Young Hyson and
Kiangsi Oolong Teas.

These Teas take their from the districts in which
they grown aud being the finest productions Of ChR
used almost exclusively by the Imperial Court and High
State Officers They pst up in tho unique and bcautife
style Of the Chinese in pound packages aud sell them
in the original packages cargo prices the sl60
the 0ooDg 81 80 We imported the first nvoroe that has
reached this counp and have effected arrangements through
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-18
FANCY BRANDS.

Having had many calls from trade for apcy brand OF
Ool0ng and Young Tyson Teas, have been induced
put up in pound sealed packages fancy favored Ming
Oolong and Nsskih Moyune Young Hyssn, which
Offering at % per pound for Ooong and 81 so Tor Young
Hyson The only advantage these regu
lars tyles In fancy flavor. :
Smyrna times., 1868-01-08
NeW-Year'S in New York.

The we'll known English Etterateur, George
Augustus Sala, contributes to the January
number OF The BroGdt0dy, a grinning account
OF his hrSt experiences in celebrating New
Year Day in New York: ''As my visiting
list included some very aristOcratic families
as aristocracy is understood under Republican
Dlspensation-I had taken care to array N.Y.
self In full evening costume, patent-eather
boots and lemon kid gloves. | think my first
call has IN Washington Square not many
yards from the BreVoOrt and from nv coach
windows | could see that the sidewalks were
crowded by gentlemen, beneath whose great
coats peeped sypmtOms of evening dress-at
the which l felt reassured. | observed that
these gentlemen preserved solemn and almost
ruetul mien as though bent on some awfullv
momentOus mission; but as they emerged
from houses where they had made call, il
was with placid and joyous expression of
countenance, and that they chuckled as they
walked, until they recOllected that they were
near another door at which a call was due, and
SO began to look solemn again. | ran over the
gamut OF polite conversation ere | pulled at
the first bell. | was never morning caller;
and before the candles are lighted am generally
nervous In the society of ladies'. What would
be the best thing to say? | asked myself -
Should observe that this was great country.
or that my name was Norval? Should make
any reference to the manner in which the an.
clent Romans were accustomed to keen the
hrst day of the new year? Should | merely
calculate, Hail, Columbia, or say anything
neat and appropriate about the Star Spangled
Banner? On reflection, L determined to con-
hne myself to innocent remarks about the
weather, and subsequently to get out of the
scrape as best [ could | found, on experi.
ence, that [ had much exaggerated the diff !
culties before me. Beyond the utterance of
few, incoherent compliments-us usually ending
with, I'm sure Il was required to say moth,
ing at all and discovered the less said the |
better pleased the ladies seemed to be-
found, however, that the best way to get on
was to grin amazingly, and, having served
long apprenticeship to the horse-collar, grin |
ned accordingly. Grinning. in fact, on an /
American new years day, is contagious. The
tonsor who 'barbed me in the morning grin
ned like Cheshire cat the Irish waiter who
brought me my breakfast grinned like the late |
Mr.. Grimaldi the ordinarily saturnine driver
IF the hackney coach grinned like a comic
mask as | entered his vehicle and the darkey
.splendidly got up ina striped jacket, white |
with bow as big as a boomerang, |
md Berlin gloves-who admitted me to No. =
Square, grinned-as only niger
IAN grin.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-08
CELLANEOUS.
Written for the Smyrna Times.
THE NEW YEAR.

How many are looking forward with bright
antlclpatlOns and bright hopes to the coming
year! How many hearts will be made clad
and joyful How many vows will be renewed
How many new resolutions will be made dur
ing the next year! How many changes will
take place ere another new year comes! The
Christian, as he looks forward to the new
year just approaching, his heart is filled with
evil torebodlngs for fear he may not be able to
bear up under the changes, trials, and vicissi-
tudes OF fortune. He thinks of the trials he
has passed through during the year that is
gone, and his heart faints within him as he
thinks OF the same, and perhaps worse trials
ne may have to endure during the coming year
The business man looks forward with many
hopes, fears and anXieties to the new wear
lie wonders what the wheel Of fortune will
turn for him during the coming year. The
poor man In his hOvel looks forward with MANY
high hopes to the new year approaching; and
the rich man in his "palace" has the same
anxious looking, hoping and wondering what
the new year will bring for him. whether it
will bring veal or woe Many hearts that are
now In the flood tide of joy will, ere another
new year comes, be bowed down in the ebb-tide
OF sorrow. New year, to some, comes freighted
with many joys, blessings and riches; but, alas!
to many it comes in the solemn garb of sorrow
and atfiictlOn. How many hearts will be made
giad ana joyful during the coming year; and,
alas how many hearts will be torn and crush
ed by sorrows that are yet unknown to them.
Many homes will be made desolate: many
family circles will be broken, and manv hearts
will be made desolate by that grim monster
death, during the coming year. Death will
stretch his gaunt arms out for many of Ameri
ca ca most favored youths during the new year.
the loving mother, as she presses her lovely
DaDe to her bosom, does not know what sorrow
there Is for her to endure until she takes the
last look at the idol of her heart, and stands
beside it's little grave. Many parents will be
made chlldless; many children will be left
orphans; the walls and cries of broken hearts
Will go up from many homes; many ambitious
hopes will be dashed to the ground, and MANY
men will have to drink the bitter cup of dis
appointment to itsvery dregs Many persons,
raised in affuence and wealth, will realize
poverty to its bitterest care ere another wear
rolls around; yet how many hearts will be
hlled with joy at the advent of a new wear
Many, who have been hoping on for years, will
realize the fulfilling of their hopes during the
new year approaching. Many young men who
have had their ambition fred to do deeds that
Will cause their names to be handed down to
posterlty, will realize to their fill what thev
hoped Tor. a coming new year is not an event
to be lightly passed by; for with it comes
many changes, to some joy and gladness, and
others sorrow and affiiction.
Smyrna, Dec. %, '67. RoCIUs.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-08

not exceeding the rate Of fees allowed by law similar
SeT[IcTs For rSIot In Stier oti proceedings &
0g te ling custody and inspection OF records
feet Oi 'ie provisions q" thiS act INTO et
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S % vi may he resclnded or varied and other general
ueTs may be framed in manner aforesaid and all such genera
gress with such suggestions justice may think proper
VOLUNTARY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF PROCEEDINGS
within the jurisdiction of the United States owing debts prov
uidr th act exceeding the amount of three hundred
ca district in which such debtor has carried on bls
ness Tor the six months next Immediately preceding the time
nhs snen petition or for the longest period during
all his debts in full his Willingness surrender ali his estate
ana elects io the benefit of his creditors and his desire
verified by oath before the before register
cult United States oontamng 3 and II re TRe
the place of residence creditor if not known the fc t
Oe SO stated ana the sum do to EACH cedor also the
obigation contract otherwise and also true cause and
any existing mortgage pledge, lien Judgment collateral or
m ] security ~ & given i9r the payment of the and shall
like manner IF iii III! anu accurate inventory verified in
bic under ibis at an ms estate Pot real and personal assigna
M and Whether there are any. and what incumbra
rnPtey and such petitioner shall be anige banErup pro-
Declared els5n sn OF hs & limited states pe9nng to be
@ pcsg thereon take and subscribe oath allegiance
recorded with the proceedings in bankruptcy And the uge
ter Of sS eo1p h I h. there BE- no opposing party regis
ne De satisfied that the debts due from the petitioner exceed
directed to the marshal of said district auhoriIin
the warrant SPECIFIES to Written IN m S@G4 S ews
10y mall or personally all creditors upon the schedule
him in addition by the debtor give such personal or
notice to any concerned the warrant specifies
which notice shall state: ~ Sf'~''09'
FIRST That warrant in bankruptcy has been issued against
Second That the payment oany and the delivery ofany
property belonging to such debtor him his use and the
raseT T; 9F any property by him are forbidden by law
Ihlrr That meeting of the creditors the debtor pyip
names TeSienceS ana amounts, SO far
heir debts and choose assgnees Of his pte will
y e AZ court oil Bankruptcy to be holden and nce
IN the warrant, not less than ten more than
nineteen days alter the issuing of the same ~
ITO BE CONTINUED1
Smyrna times., 1868-01-08
p o E T r Y
THE KEEPSAKE.

oh knowest thou why, to distance driven,
When friendship wecps the parting hour.
The simplest gift, that moment given,
Long, long retains magic pOwerY
Still, when it meets the missing view,
Can half the theft Of time retrieve,
The scenes Of former bliss renew,
And bid each dear idea liver
1t boots not if the pencill'd rose
Or severd ringlet meet the eve,
Or India's sparkling gems enclose
The talisman of sympathy.
Keep it-yes, keep it for my sake"
Onfancy's ear still breathes the sound
Neer time the potent charm shall break,
Nor loose the spell affection bound.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-08

1t is stated that two human bodies have re.
mained in the Museum of the Bellevue Medi-
Cal College, New York, for over a wear. in
perfect preservation, kept so by the Injection
OF iiuld which is promised to cause a reyolu-
ton In the art of embalming.