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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-14
The Great Pictorial Annual,

Hostetter's United States Almanac for 1870, for
distribution, gratis, throughout the United States
and all civilised countries OF the Western Hemis-
phere, Is now ready for distribution, and all who
wish TO undoHtand the true philosophy OF health
should read and ponder the valuable suggestions il
contains, In addition to an admirable medical
treatise on the causes, prevention and cure Of a
great variety Of diseases, It embraces a large
amount OF information interesting 10 the mer-
chant, the mechanic, the miner, the farmer, the
planter, and professional man; and the ealeula
tions have been made for such meTidians and
attitudes as are most suitable for correct and COM
prehensive NATIONAL CALxNpAR
The nature, uses, and extraordinary sanitary
effects o. HOSTErrKR's STOMACH BITTERS
the staple tonic and Alternative OF more than hall
the Christian world are fully set forth in its pages
which are also intenpersed with pictorial ilustra.
tions saushle r eipes foT thu household and farm,
humorous anecdotes, and other instructive and
smus,ng reading natter, original and selected
Among the Annuals appearing with the opening
OF the yeAf this h Obe o the mOst useful and a0y
n R8i for ns askiRg. The propaetors, Messrs.
Hostetief a smith, on receipt OF two cent stamp
Will 10 ward copy by mail 10 any person who can
nOt En.,care one IN bis neighbofhood The
RTrTERs uTs Sold IN every eiry, town and village
aad Az eE'sps.vsly rsse throrssoai ths sphr,
civilized worie,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-14
The Democratic Party,


TIE Democratic marty has reached the
condition of senillty and hopeless moral
decreptitude. II r. stiffened In every
ioint and uncertain In every movement
II has no longer any positive OF aggres-
sive policy. II Is aimlessly carping and
finding fault with what Is done by the Ad-
ministration, but except in regard 10 the
snoils of office In counties and districts
where they have maIorities, the Dcmoc-
racv are not united nor harmonious in re-
gard TO any general or local policy. A
few cling To the idea of unlimited green
backs. forgetful of Jacksonian doctrine
and anteoedents. Mr.. g. s. Cox, on tho
other hand, goes in for paying our national
debt. and for resuming specie payments as
soon Al possible. The reforms established
by the ten years the Republicans have had
mower have swallowed IN all the Satanic
policies of that party in the past The
territories and now States arc free, despite
its foul nurpose 10 curse and doflle them
with human slavery. The slave.oligarchy
Il forever broken, DESPITE of its attempt 20
maintain It's existence. Its old stock in
trade, so useful on all occasions, prejudice
against the negro. will not do any longer,
since negro suffrage makes the colored
man An object of considerable interest 10 all
who stand In need of votes Where this
party has a measure of strength It is used
so selfshly and corruptly that it makes no
headway In gaining public confidence In
the CITY of New York there Is serious
talk OF seeking relief from Democratic
corruption and abuse, by means of pop
ular uprising, In the form of Vigilance
Committee, which shall purge It's dens Of
corruption and inhmy. This Is re-
strained by the moderation Of the Re-
publican party, which inculcates the
duty of patience under wrongs until they
can be legally redressed. The thievish
organizations of the Democracy in New
York, which have brought the city to such
deplorable pass, now comprise the brain
and will of the party as national organi.
zatiOn. Its record of msrule, disorder,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-14
A Fact in Regard to Horses Feet.

THERK is perhaps no more marked ex-
hibition OF Natures law of adaptation OF
means to ends, OF of supply to waste, than
is shown in the arrangement OF horses
foot. There terminate the various ducts
of communication and supply, rendering
il a point In the animal economy of no
little importance. The extremity of the
limb being oi such vital character, and
coming in contact with the ground, needs
protection; accordingly the hoof,is con-
structed, especially, it appears, to prevent
injuring the inner portions Of the foot in
coming against the ground, and not with
regard to injury from above or on the sides
of the foot a consistent fact, since, in q
state cf nature, these portions OF the foot
are not subject to injury any more than
is the rest of the animal. The direction
and arrangement of the dbers Of the hooi
prove this point as do practical tests also.
A nail driven into the wall OF the hoof
from below on account Of this arrange
ment of the fiber occasions no pain, but a
nail clinched ON the top or side Of the hoof
with a hammer, induces pain, and In some
instances where horses have been lame
nom no apparent cause, II has been simply
the result OF an inner irritation, caused by
pounding she hoof This Is an importan
point, and should not be overlooked by
horsemen. An arrangement by which
the nails ON horses hoof could be
clinched without using hammer would
evidently be An sdYantage-COr. ~ X
HOEllsSfa.Id
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-14
Farmers ShOSld Take Enough Sleep.

SAID one of the oldest and most success.
Ml farmers in this State, "I do not care 10
have my men get up before five OF half
past five in the morning, and IL they go
to bed early and can sleep soundly, they
win do more work than IL they got up at
four or haltpast four" We do not balieVe
in the eight,hour law, but, nevertheless,
are inclined to think that, as q general
rule, We work too many hours on the
farm. The hest man we ever had 70 dig
bitches seldom worked, when digging by
the rod, more than nine hours day. And
II 10 so in chopping wood by the oord I;
the men who accomplish the most work
the fewest hours They bring all their
brain and muscle into exercise, and make
every blow tell. The lArmef needs, above
all else, a clear head, with ali his faculties
Of mind and muscle light aud active, and
under complete control. Much, Of course,
depends on tsmpsTsuAnt but, as q rule.
such men need sound deep and p.suty Of
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-14
The Lengthening Days and the Strength
ening Cold.

CAS- THE days begin to lengthen the
cold begins to strengthen" says the old
maxim, which has failed TO come true thus
far this season. The days began to in
crease on the 23d ultimo, and the gain up
TO the end of the year was four minutes.
II is true this is hardly sufficient to make
much difference either way, and January
may be necessary to verify the old adage.
Still, as the college professor used to say,
when his retorts gave out OF his apparatus
refused To work, 1.-THE experiment fails,
but the principle remains" There is a
reason in 1.-The eternal fitness of things" 4"
why the cold should begin to strengthen
as the days begin 10 lengthen, and as a
general thing, We may expect such TO be
the case. The earth Is a big body, and
therefore, slow to get heated and slow to
cool, and it usually happens that the heat
absorbed from the sun during the summer
In this latitude does not wholly pass off
till after Christmas or New Year. BY
that time the latent warmth having disap.
peared, and the northern regions at least
being covered with snow, chilling every
breeze from that quarter, winter is apt To
set in in earnest. The momentum, so to
speak, of the cold Is then such that the
heating influence of the sun is actually
much less than might be supposed. Our
own bodies, however show an analogous
working, since We require less clothing In
the autumn than We do at the same tenn.
perature in the spring, because in the one
case we have an unused up stock of heat,
and In the other of cold,-HdrU1rd Posi-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-14
Paperlng Rooms.

MANY lives have been lost ifom the lazi.
ness or Ignorance of paper hangers, who
have laid ON one paper above another, in
stead Of tearing of the old one before
hanging the new. There was a very
handsome house near one of our provin.
cial towns which could never keep its
tenants, and at last stood empty and be-
came worthless, because detestable fever
seized upon every family that lived In il.
A ready.witted observer promised the
owner 10 find out the cause. He traced
the mischief TO one room, and presently
conjectured what was the matter there.
He let a slip of glass into the wall, and
found it the next day dimmed with fp.
It'd condensed vapor. He tore down 4
"trip of paper, and found abundant cause
FOR any amount Of fever. For generations
the walls had been papered afresh, with,
out the removal Of anything underneath
And there was the putrid size Of old paper
inches deep! A thorough clearance, and
scraping, and cleaning, put an end TO the
fever, and restored the value OF the house
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-14
Rainfall and Forests.

THERE are. persons who persistently
ignore all facts, observations and theories
In regard 20 the influence of forests upon
the amount of rain that falls in certain
countries and localities These men pre-.
tend TO believe that If all the forests OF
this country were destroyed, we should
still have our full supply of rain. The
cutting down of a few acres of trees may
not produce any perceptible change, but
the removal of any extensive tract OF forest
will show a marked effect upon the climate
In the immediate vicinity. We have au-
thentioated reports from Egypt showing
that the fall OF rain in certain districts
where extensive forests have lately been
planted has increased more than thrse-fold
IN consequences. And not long since, the
Meteorological Society Of Mauritius re-
ported that, by the destruction Of some Of
the largest forests, the climate,
which hAdt formerly been too wei
for glowing sugar cane successful.
", had now become sufficiently dry
10 insure full crop annually. Lspd that
had bean cold and wet was made dry by
removing the forests in dnse proAaanily 10
the same. At Cluny, in the Southeastern
portion OF the island, near the mountains
and large forests, the rain-hl IN 1857 vas
lsa inches. but IN the more open country
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-14
General Grants PrOmptltude.

AT recent meeting of colorod persons
in Baltimore, Hon. j, j. Stewart related
the following incident;
had occasion 10 apply To the President
on behalf of poor widow lady in this
city, whose son was incarcerated In Mis-
souri, prison. He had been soldier in the
regulars before the rebellion, was court
martialed for an act of subordination by
Colonel r. L. Lee, in Texas, and sentenced
to ten years imprisonment. He had
served out short period of his imprison-
ment when the rebellion broke out, but
escaped, Joined the Union volunteers, and
served all through the war against the
rebels. Afler the rebellion he Joined the
regular army again, was recognized, and
sent back 20 prison to serve out the bal
ance of his term,
The petition for his pardon was pre-
sented and referred, according 10 usage,
To the War Department, where the official
having charge of the matter, after the
customary delay, gave the usual decision
against IL.
then took copy of the record and
went to the President, called his attention
TO the fact that the prisoner had been
court-mRrtialed by Robert II Lee before
the rebellion, and had fought against him
on the Union side till II was suppressed
and expressed my conviction that he haC
earned his title TO freedom
II would have done your heart good Il
see the alacrity with which the President
arose from his seat, grasped the papers
and gave his order 10 General Porter TO re
lease this man from custody and remit tn,
penalty for "services rendered the UniteC
States since conviction" He made N,
palaver about It, expressed no opinion
entered into no argument, but just did tn,
thing right of, as If he could not be 10,
quick about 1t and letter of this day
received from the delighted soldier be
dewed by the grateful tears OF his widow
ed mother, proves 20 me that the Presiden
did a righteous act, " hich will cause tn
prayers Of grateful hearts to ascend 70
| his welfare.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-14
The Uses Of Snow.


THE snow which falls upon the earth is
. tender mantle to infant food-plants
which would otherwise perish of frost.
In what is called an "open winter" you
may sec whole fields of young rye, and
wheat, and clover, all pulled up by the
frost and laid on the top of the ground
to wither and die in the spring sunshine.
The frost heaves up the earth, and with it
the plants; slight thaws permit the earth
to settle and renew its hold, and so sue
cessive frcczings and thawings gradually
uproot entire crops. winter killed. is
the sad verdict of the farmer, as he con-
templates the loss Of his labor and seed
in the spring; and winter killed" might
be Appropriately spoken of the suffering
and diving victims Of starvation prices
which follow the destruction of crops
True nature sometimes in her zeal to
protect, covers too deep and smothers the
young plants; tuCks in the coverlid so
tight that the unreasonable warmth of
the earth stimulates their vitality into an
attempt at growth, which fails for want
of air and light But such disasters are
comparatively rare, and open winters are
the most deadly TO grain crops IL is also
true that in the large territories devoted
to grain growing in the United States,
when crop fails in one section 1t sue
ceeds in another, and so the 0od.supply
keeps pretty steady pace with the demand,
but it is none the less true that in many
sections of the country winter wheat or
rye could not be successfully grown with
out snow to protect these crops nom
frost
But snow has another important office
TO perform. 1t is fertilizer. Ask the
experienced farmer, and he will tell you
that the late SHOWS of spring falling upon
the springing crops make them look green
and vigorous, and really nourish them. 1t
is the bearer of ammonia, an important
element of the food of plants, which it
collects from the air. We have known
thrifty farmers to rise early to plow in a
light snow before it melted, being aware
of its value, though perhaps not realizing
in what it's virtue consisted. Il is also
without doubt true that open winters are
more favorable to the spread of disease
than the contrary. 1t is an old proverb
that green Christmsses til churchyards.' y
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-14

IL When o boy on the farm, we were
told that Napoleon needed only four hours
sleep, and the old nonsense Of" Eve hours
for man, six for woman, and seven for
. fool" was often quoted. But the truth
IL, that Napoleon was enabled, in great
measure, 70 accomplish what he did from
tho faculty Of sleeping soundly-of sleep
ing when he slept and working when he
worked. We have sat in one of his favor
ite travelling carriages, and II was 30 ar
ranged that he could lie down at full
length, and when dashing through the
country as fast as eight horses, frequently
changed, could carry him, he slept sound
was rs fresh as II he had risen from bed
of down. Let farmers, and especially
farmers boys have plenty to eat, nothing
TO drink" and all the sleep they can
AOricuttuTist
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-14

AGRICULTURAL. - THE NEW YORK
WEEKLY TRIBUNE is great Farmers Paper. Its
Agricultural Department, valuable always, con-
timing as 1t does Full Reports of The American
Institute Farmers Club, and articles written for it's
columns by the most eminent Agicuturists OF
America isabout TO be enriched by other attractive
features in horticultural Department, which will
comprise Management of Small Farms, Fruit and
Vegetable Culture, and how to make them pay.
Also, Veterinary Department, for which Prof
James Law, Veterinary Surgeon in CORNELL
UNIVERSITY has been engaged to oanswer questions
concerning diseases of Cattle, Horses, Sheep and
other domestic animals, and prescribe remedies
through the columns of THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-14

of GFOs Caillaux, only sixteen miles dis
tant, the rainfall in the same year was
only thirty six inches
The observations Of meteorologists in
various parts of the world show similar
results; and these facts ought to teach us
that we may in a great measure control
the humidity Of our own country by sim
ply preserving or destroying our forests
Henrfh 1nd Hama
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-14

GENERAL MooRHEAD, in his remarks to
the recent citizens meeting at Pittsburgh,
read the following letter from Mr.. Stan
ton:
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 1869.
MY DEAR FRIEND: Your favor was re-
ceived this morning. This will enable me
to enjoy that rest from labor and profes-
sional toll which the restoration of my
health requires, and that will, hope, con.
tribute to its full establishment. The re-
cent improvement is very encouraging I;
and, my strength restored, | shall need
help from no one beyond the invigorating
cordial of friendship and good wishes of
good people like yourself, of which, thank
Providence, | seem to have no lack In
respect to the subscription you mention,
and the generosity of the people of Pitts
bu, gh, have no doubt of their liberal
kindness, and that many would rejoice at
the opportunity TO evince 1t; but know
of no extremity that could reconcile me
TO 1t while | am capable of earning my
daily bread by daily labor, and short of
starvation of my family, To such eX-
trg NIFTY hope never TO reach. Although
my health and the vlgor of my life, at
the period of It's greatest ease, and pro-
iessional prosperity, and social comfort,
have been lost in the public service, the
consciousness of high duty fulfilled takes
away much of the regret such loss might
have occasioned- especially as my official
station was not sought after, but was cast
upon me by unexpected call in the day of
danger. In all the dark years of dis.
couragement disaster, persecution and
cHlumny, my heart was strengthened
and my courage upheld by the reflection
that such troubles could only be for u brief
period compared with the great hereafter.
| am, therefore, cheerfully resigned to my
own lot for the short term of service that
remains, not envying the apparent
prosperity of those who have prospered
by the fortunes of war, and trust that
strength will be given for my "soul to
march on" however rugged and weary
the march.
That the blessings of Providence may be
bountifully bestowed upon you and yours
is the earnest prayer of your sincere
friend. EDWIN NJ. STANTON
To Hon. j. X, MooRHEAp.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-14

IA "YoUNG oENTLEMAE, aged eight,
whose head hardly reached the top OF the
dock" was sentenced by an English mag
and soundly fiogged." That was capital
punishment, but what was his offence :
hHe had placed some chairs and stones
on the line ofa railway" Yet further VIC
are told; "Even in the act of doing the
thing he was demonstrated with by play
mate" when he responded that he would
break his head II he interfered." When
in prison he amused himself by "u ninR
OF the gas In the chapel, pulling down
bell handles, tearing up his blankets, etc
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-14

TIE Allentown (Pennsylvania) Demo
erdt says; "Joseph Lazarus, Of Catasau-
qua, has been reading our paper since
August ], 1850, without paying for H.
Sl6.17, Joseph. II you don't we are 90.
ing 70 make the best local OF you that
our readers have seen IN lopg time, So
lake your choice, Joe"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-14
How CIRCUS ANIMALS ARE TRAINE

How CIRCUS ANIMALS ARE TRAINED
ls great mystery and most attractive subject for
guees.work ON the part of boys. II they are desir
Gus OF knowing all the secrets of the trainers art
by which they can understand how all the ieats
they see at public exhibitions are so achieved as
well as teach tricks to their own pets, we advise
them to invest fifty cents in Haueys Art OF Train
ing Animals (Jesse Haney & Co., il9 Nassau street.
New York;, which tells how all kinds of animals
are instructed, from elephants, 10 rats, mice and
Meas. The system OF horse breaking, training of
sporting dogs, care and tuition of singing, talking
and performing birds, are each alone worth many
times the cost OF the entire book to those in
terested In these special topics, while the whole
work ts 90 very complete, Interesting and really
valuable that we do not SEQ how any boy can help
being delighted with it, To farmers, stock -raisers
ana others II will be good investment, and put
money in their purses The merely curious will be
gratihed to know how dogs can be taught to play
dOnnnoes, select any designated article from a
promiscuous heap and give TO any designated per
son, horses to dance, fire pistols, ind hidden ar
ueles kiss their master, answer questions, &C.
and hogs TO tell fortunes, tell anybodys age spel
words, sc. 4; besides an almost countless number
OF marvellous teats performed by these and other
Animals.-AeD Yorker
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-14
A NEeIEorRD CoUeu, Com, OR Son

A NEGLECTED CoUeH, CoLD, OR SORE
THROAT, which might be checked by a
simple remedy, like "Brotoas Bronchial
7Toch6S," if allowed to progress may ter
inmate seriously. For Bronchitis, Asthma,
CatarTh, and Consumptive Coughs, 7h6
7rOcheS" are used with advantage, giving
oftentimes immediate relief. Singers and
public speakers will find them also excel
lent To clear the voice and render articu
latiOn wonderfully easy.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-14
PREMIuMsIMcAaH

There are thirteen pre1nInms and they will be
mailed to the thrtecn palttes entitled to them COr Dc
nyersd 70 their ordcrl theaith day Of January O
The addrt Of the euoccssfbl teS VIII be given
in weekly issue of the 18th of January, NV, ter
ge her with the sizes OF the winning clu .. Persons
making up clubs in compliance with tire above terms
VIII secure the 20 per cent. cQmms sion any bow, aud
If their club Is one OF the thi teen largest VIII draw
one or other of the aboYaprenliums SpeQlNen copies
sent Tree. Send fot one Aohey BY ldfpN express,
money orders, I'M registered lettes may be sent at
our risk. .
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-14

WHAT is conscience 2" asked a teacher.
An inward MONITOR" was the reply Of a
smart little fellow. And what 10 8 moni.
tprT "oDeof the iFoncladGH
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-14

CINCINNATI claims to be the largest to.
bacoo market In the United States. The
receipts for the past year were ~ As4S hogs.
heads value Of tobacco scld, &T,O00000
increase over 1868, $4,000.