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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-28
Healthful Dress.

THE following is clipped from Lasss of
Life: "Vcry few ladies know how to
appreciate an easy, healthful dress. They
think their dresses are loose, when man
or boy put into one as tight would gasp
for breath, and feel incapable of putting
forth any effort except to break the bands.
Ladies are so accustomed to the tight fits
of dress-makers that they fall all to
pieces when relieved of them. They
associate the loose dress with the bed or
lounge. To be up, they must be stayed
up, and TO recommend comfortable dress
TO them is not TO meet conscious want OF
theirs. 1t is great pity, none the less.
If they could once know what luxury
1t is to breathe deep and full at each
respiration, TO feel the Tcireshment which
the system takes on by having the blood
enlivened and sent bounding through the
arteries and veins, to have the aids to di.
gestion which such process gives, to have
their own strong elastic muscles keep
every organ in place and themselves erect;
If they could for good while know this
blessed luxury, and then be sent back into
the old, stiff, straight jackets, they would
fumc, and fret, and rave in very despera-
tion if they could not get rid of them AS
II is, they prefer TO languish, and suffer
dreadtully, and die young and leave all
OF their friends and their husbands, and
their little children, and do not see any
other way but to let them be sick and die
till they are satisfied. Ii only tho sinner
was the sufferer it would not be so worth
while TO make great to-do about it, but
the blighting of future innocent lives
which must follow renders the false habits
of our women in the highest degree
criminal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-28
The Use Of the LassO.

A SoUTH AMERICAN traveller thus de-
scribos the favorite weapon of the prairie
ranger-the lasso:
These people of the pampas are seldom
seen with fire arms, but they always carry
a long knife in the glrdle, and coled
lasso at the saddle bow. Sometimes, too,
they are armed with lasso having three
leadon balls or other heavy material at
tachcd to the main cord by three lesser
thongs. One of these balls they grasp in
the hand and swing the other two a few
times over the head to give them velocity
and aim, and then sling them with such
force and precision that they grasp around
the legs of any animal they are pursuing,
in such q maner as to hamper il, till they
can come alongside. In the Spanish
South American countries men are fire.
qucntly garroted in this manner, with q
facility that would astonish tho MepdliGrs
d'MduStrie of our large cities. In the
early days of the Paraguayan war, u com.
pany of Southern Brazilians captured one
of the encmy's steamboats,, with lassoes |!
They concealed themselves in the matto
or thick bushes on the bank of the river,
where they knew the vessel must come
close to the shore, and when it was within
their reach, party of them threw ropes
around the.hgure-hesdan and every available
projection, while the others, with their
firearms, drove the Paraguayans from
making any resistance, till the lasso party
hauled tho prize TO land and the Brazil.
ians took possession.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-28

A LOVER Of good coffee sends to Hearth
and Hosae the following directions for
making q good article; "Have your pot
made with an elongated bottom, so as 70
At into the tea-kettle, and extend to within
an inch of the bottom of the latter, but
not touch It. Now prepare your coffee in
the usual manner, see that the kettle is
boiling briskly, then turn into the coffee
sufficient quantity of boiling water, and
set the coflee-pot into the tea-kettle, and
keep the keetle boiling briskly for fifteen
or twenty minutes, or as much longer as
you please, for any length Of time will
hardly impair the quality, for the coffee
will not boil. Faithfully follow these
plain directions--that is, let the water be
boiling when poured on the coffee, and
keep the kettle boiling afterward-and l
defy your Biddy, OF anybody's Biddy, to
make poor coffee. have now tried this
method for six months, with unvarying
success. tits virtuallyth French method,
without its great expense. So perfectly
is the aroma preserved, that one can
scarcely perceive the odor when cooking.
Still more, if you are such devotee ol
the fragrant berry as to desire to bow be-
fore the altar at noon, you have only To
set your kettle and pot on the back OF the
stove, and after dinner partake of the
same cheering cup, with but little, II any
deterioration.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-28
Signature OF the Cross.

THE mark which persons who are una.
BILE TO write are required to make instead
of their signature, is in the form of
cross; and this practice having formerly
been followed by kings and mobiles, is con.
stantly referred to as an instance Of the
deplorabls ignorance of ancient times
This signature is not, however, invariably
proof OF such ignorance, Ancienuy,
the use of this mark was not confined to
hliterate persona: and ii is still always
used by Roman Catholic bishops rs part
of their signatures Among tho Saxons,
tho mark Of the cross, rs an attestation of
the good faith OF the person signing. was
required TO be attached to the signature Of
those who could not write. In those
times, II man could write, OF even read,
his knowledge was considered proof pre-
sumpuVe that he was in holy ordeTG The
word osFiSaS, or elerk WAs synonymous
with penman; and the laity, OF people
who ware not clerks, did not feel any ur.
gent necessity for the use of letters
The ancient use of the cross was, there
fore, universal, alike by those who could
and those Who could not write 1t WAS, in
deed, the symbolot an oath nom its holy
AssociAtions and generally the mark, On
this account, M, Charles knight, in his
notes 10 the ~Pictorial Shakespeare" ex-
plains the expression of "GOd save the
mark, as form OF ejaculation approach
ing TO the character Of an oath. This
phrase occurs three OF more times in tae
plays of Shakespeare; but hitherto il had
been LEFT by the commentators in lie oTisi.
nal obscurity,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-28
The Gentle Side Of stantOn's Character.

TuE following is related by the Hon. G.
b. Lincoln. uf Brooklyn;
II was on the morning of. the Goth Of
NovembeH 1868, the same that Grant
commenced his advance on Chattanooga
and Lookout Mountain, and when Burn
side was hemmed in at Knoxville, that |
had occasion to call on the War Secretary.
My card was sent, in, and Immediately |
was ushered into his Office and presence
His chair was turned from his office table,
and before him, sobbing, stood hand.
some little fellow---of ten years or there.
abouts hose little hands rested in the
hands df the Secretary. BY the CONVERSE
tion between them j learned that the
lad was an orphan frpln Western State,
whose father had been killed in battle and
whose brothers were still in the Western
army. Some one had sent him to Wash
ington with letter TO Mr.. Stanton, in
the hope that thereby he might DO made
page" In the Senate or House of
Representatives "You shall be made a
page in the Senate, if it is possible to be
done, my little man, said the Secretary,
81 will see Gov. Morgan, who is now
here, and others as they arrive, and |
think they will appoint you, but if they
do not do 1t, then you shall come and stay
hOAN NAth olAd WIN NahO Ndlt VI
you" Then, after some inquiries and
comforting words, the little fellow left
with lighter heart. The appeal was not
in vain, the boy was on duty in the
Senate Chamber the following winter
[Carpentsf's |Six Months in the White
House"
Another incident illustrative of his
kindness of heart is told. A few years
since, when he resided on street, in this
city, Mrs. Stanton was dangerously i'll for
a long time, and the distress of her hus-
band was painful to witness lie frequently
visited the office of her attending physi-
cian--an eminent practitioner of this city
and wept bitterly when told of her crit
ical condition. On another occasion Mr.
Stanton, then being Secretary of War,
sent TO the same physician and directed
him to visit the hospital and prisoners in
this city, in which the rebel prisoners
were confined, to SEQ that they were
properly treated and nursed. He also
placed AT the disposal0f the physician
necessary means to procure Cor such sick
and wounded prisoners delicacies and
luXuries for their comfort, by which ar.
rangements large quantity of fruits and
other articles were distributed 10 them
Washington Og0niclG
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-28
Simple Cookery.

A great deal is written about tho impor-
tsnce Of training our daughters to be ex-
perienced cooks, whatever their position
in life is likely to be. AS that usually means
we should teach them to prepare great
many curious dishes in most marvellous
way, requiring unlimited time and patience
not to mention very generous supplies of
ingredients. Now, 1t may be very valu-
able at times to know all about these GU
rious "made Dishes" but for every day
use ii would be well for US to tone down
our own and our ehildren's tastes We
should strive to give them taste for sim
Pile dishes, prepared TO perfection, rather
than for elaborate, highly seasoned ones
Skill in simple cookery is one of the
finest and most useful accomplishments a
Young lady can have. Let her graduate
In the art of bread-making, taking in the
whole department. Nothing conduces
more to the health of household than
good bread, and every family likes a
variety in this article. She has here a
wide range for her ingenuity.
Simple mashed potatoes, nicely seasoned
with cream, salt and pepper, are much
better and more wholesome than raw
potatoes pared round and round, like
shavings and boiled in hot lard until they
are brown and crisp. They may not look
quite 50 hncitul, but think any hungry
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-28
Be Careful Of stock in Winter.

STOCK that is in good health and not
worked, If IL has range of pasture and
access TO water will take care Of itself in
summer but this it cannot do in winter,
because the grass does not grow; it is thus
thrown upon the mercy of its owner, who
sometimes happens to be mercttess and the
poor creature is only half fed and of
course deteriorates in value or maybe dies,
starved to death.
The great reason why so many farmers
fail to make money by their business is,
because they do not conduct it in the best
manner. Every farm should be stocked,
but oil farms should not be stocked alike.
The selection of stock requires judgment
and this Judgment is acquired partly by
study and partly by experience. The
farm must be stocked to suit the market
where it is located, and to suit the number
of acres and quality of the soil. If you
are near hog market stock largely with
hogs, such as will grow and fatten in the
shortest time on the least food If near a
mutton or wool market stock largely with
sheep, if your land is suitable for that
purpose, somewhat hllly or rolling; and
so of other stock, being careful always
not to over stock. To make profit on
stock it must have the best care, be fed
regularly, plentifully, kept clean and
otherwise well attended to both summer
and winter, but particularly in winter
To succeed in stock raising the farmel
must have taste for it, must feel prid,
in having it look well, and always selec
that variety for which he has taste-anC
make il pay.-Amertcdn Stock Journal
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-28
Ratifying.

TIE Missouri Democrat, in discussing
the question whether State, after ratiiy-
ing an amendment 10 the National Con-
stitution, can rcscind its ratification, ad-
vances two wcllconsidcrcd and strong
points, viz
/. That, under tho Constitution, none
but Affirmative votes are recognized. A
vote against ratification amounts to no
more than failure to vote at all and OBJ
viOusly failure of State to vote, after
il has once voted TO ratify, cannot undo It's
vote Of ratification. e. 'ri5 'st
.. That if, rs the rcpeNlcrs contend, tho
amendment were new compact between
sovereign States then II would require the
consent of all the sovereign States TO bind
all, and not merely of three-iourths. That
II Is not, therefore, Il compact between
sovcreigns, but mere mode of taking tho
vote of the people of state on qucs-
tion in manner authorized by tho Ma
tional Constitution. That the vote de-
rivos its validity, therefore, from the Con
stitution of the United States, and to be
valid must be rendered under the provi-
sions of that Constitution, That the Con-
stitution of the United States provides for
an affirmative vote only, any other vote
having no other effect than mere silence
That an affirmative vote, Is necessarily
counted by the National Government as
soon as rendered, in order TO ascertain
whether tho requisite number of States
have ratified. That allerbemg once given
and counted for the amendment, the Con.
stitution contains no further authorization
to the State to act in the matter, and that
what It may do, being thus wholly without
authority of the National Constitution,
is void under that Instrument.
The State of New York having once
ratified the amendment, and transmitted
the ratification 10 Washington, her powers
are exhausted, and when, Including hers,
the requisite number of votes of States are
obtained, VIC believe the President win
declare tho amendment ratified.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-28
Letter from the COlOred Printer Who
Worked with Brick POmeroy.
TALLMApGR, Jan.

TALLMADGR, Jan, l.
To the Editor OF the Cleveland Herald:
In a late issue Of your paper, you say
that Brick Pomeroy has said that he once
worked at case alongside of negro
printer, and says he is proud OF the fact
You then say, Nov let us hear from the
darkey." sv94-
Well, sir, / am the very daTkey whom
Brick worked alongside OF, and if he is
proud Of It, must say that 1 an not on
the contrary, AN ashamed Of u. Brick
was coed enough in his way, but If he
could not have that, even the devil was
no match for him. Please remind Brick
that he owes me $s.70, borrowed money,
at that, and If he is proud of anu oas
thing, perhaps he yet may be proud 10 saw,
/ 0tae no RegTo. Who knoWsp fine ever
gets in that frame Of mood, he will hnd
me at Tallmadge, Summit county, Ohio.
l am now rather crippled up, but my
Heavenly Father knows that would
starVe before l would again work. al a
case alongside Of Brick pOmsroy. & =
Very respectfully
49, NOAH PICKETT,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-28

man would prefer the mashed potatoes.
Let the girls learn TO cook simple food
well-not 10 drown the peas in too much
water, nor to take up the greens when
they are dark and poisonous looking; nor
Get on potatoes which are watery and half
cooked nor beefsteak which has soaked
for half an hour in lukewarm fat Let
them learn to cook all these simple things
perfectly, and then it viii be time enough
for fancy dishes.
Oh there is such world OF comfort
around tables where.simple things are done
well. The children grow up with whole
some tastes that no,after years of luxurious
dissipation can wholly root out. They
will lhaydsounder bodiesand more rigorous
constitutions than the children OF luxury,
and viii escape many temptations which
highly seasoned dishes arc apt to lead them
into. .EArthur's Home Magazine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-28
pArr.nn,s MoNrn1Y.-The contents OF

PACKARD's MoNTHLY.-The contents OF
tho February number are Alice and Phoebe Cary
Their Home and Friends-by Rev Charles f.
Deems; Adah Isaacs Menken-Concluded-by X.
H. Newell What saw and Heard at the Tombs,
by Sarah F. Norton; Eleanor Kirk snong the
Working women Crazed-Poem-by Nellie G.
Burchneld; "The Man who Laughs" by EdwinDe
Leon; Tho Baby's Overture, by Hhu BuTitt !
Heplcss-Poem-by Phoebe Cary; Bessie
Poem-by Mary A. Denison; The Destitute and
outcsst children Of New York, by Oliver Overs
Shall American Wives be Childlesei by Howard
Glyndon; Jealousy-A Dresm-Poem; Editors
Department. S. s. PACKARD, publisher, WI
Broadway, N. Y. S2.0O per year SIX copler Slo.oV
eleven. $500; twenty-five, 1900; thirty-two,
$500; any, 5000. Single copy, 20 cents.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-28
The Living Machine,

Injure the main spring OF a watch and every por
ton Of the works becomes disordered. The hu
man stomach is to the human system what that elias
tic piece of metal is to a chronometer. 1t inGu'
ences the action of the other organs and controls,
to a certain extent, the whole living machine The
comparison may be carried further; for the weak
ness or other imperfections of the main spring is
indicated on the face of the me-pece, so also is
the weakness or other disorder of the stomach be-
trayed by the face of the invalid. The complexion
is sallow or faded, the eyes arc deficient in lusre
and intelligence, and there is worn, anxious e1-
preston in the whole countenanco which tell as
plainly as written words could do, that the great
pourtshin1 oYQdn whose Office it is to minister to
the wants of the body and to sustain and renew all
its parts, is not performing its duty II requires
renOvstng and regulating, and to accomplish IRIS
end Hostetters stomach Bitters may be truly said
TO be the one thing needfm. The broken main
spring of watch may be replaced by new one,
but the stomach can only be repaired and strength
ened and this is one Of the objects OF the famous
vegetable restorative which for cightceen years
has been waging successful contest with dyspepsia
in all climates. AS a specific for indigestion 1t
stands alone. When the resources OF the pharma-
copeia have been exhausted without at best do
| ing more than mitigating the complaint, course
of this wholesome and palatablo, yet powerful,
stomachic effects perfect and permanent cure.
In all cases of dyspepsia the liver is more or less
| disordered and upon this important gland, as well
az upon the stomach and bowels, the Bitters act
with singular distnctness, regulating and relnYlg
Grating every secretive and assimilating organ Oh
which bodily and mental health depend
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-28

"A SLIGHT Cold" CoUGHs.-Few are
aware of the Importance of chec king a
cough or SLIGHT COLD in its first stage;
that which in the beginning would yield
to mild remedy, if neglected, often at,
tacks the lungs. Browns Bronchial
Troches" give sure and almost immediate
relief "The Troches" have proCed their
efficacy by test of many years, and have
received testimonials from eminent men
who have used them.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-28
A Wise Man.

AT q late hour yesterday evening
rather rusticlooking individual was seen
standing on the corner of Canal and
Baronne street, intently regarding the
street cars as they arrived and departed,
Several persons passing along the street,
surprised at the unusual aspect of the
man, paused 10 look at him. 1t was
thought by many that he was insane, or
afflicted with some consuming grief. So
long and silently did he stand there that n
gentleman, unable to control his curiosity,
approached him with the inquiry;
"Are you waiting for any oney"
"No, sir"
"May inquire why you remain hero SO
longW
"boes 1t interest youf"
ut excltos my curiosity"
"Indoedp
"YCS"
"Woll, I'll tell you, stranger; l loaned a
fellow $1,000 dram awhile ago to get
changed, He stepped around the corner,
and will be back directly"
"Who was the fellowG
81 came down the river with him; he
wanted 70 borrow $40, end hadn't NO
change" y .t.. 49, II &. N AI|
Hen not come hack"
"0h, yes he wil--he's q preahherp
Notwithstanding the cohAdence of the
countrymAn, his Friend did not come back
and the rustic is doubtless waiting for him
yet.-Ne,O Orleans RodyNRe
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-28

lin July last the title town of GeAe, in
Sweden, Was totally destroyed by IRE. On
the Goth Of November, four months and a
half after the oonhagration, a smouldaing
fire was still discovered IN a pile Of peas,
covered by the ruins Of dwelling houas.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-28

Read the advertisement OF the New York Aetho-
dist III the columns Of this paper. 1t is an eight
page weekly, and, in every respect, a hrst-ciass
Religious and Family Newspaper IL is now in It's
tenth year Of highly successful publication.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-28

IT is said that Cyrus w. Field, of the
original ocean cable, and VIM. orton,
President Of the, Western Union Tele-
graph, have purchased the French cable
Or s. .OOO,OOOin gold,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-28

BLEACHING OR DIsiNFECrlNa FEATH.
RRs.-CleAn the feathers nrst from greasy
matter, and then place them for three
hours In q dilute solution OF bichronate OF
potassa, TO which a small quantity OF nit
rio acid has been added. The feathers
will become greenish from deposit Of
chronic ui0Hide, which is removed
by weak sulphurous acid. when the feath'
ers are LEFT perfectly white. The nasccnt
oxygen developed in the reduction of
the bleaching agent, and 80 powerful is II
that the darkest feathers will become per.
fectly white HScAancs,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-28

THE BEST AND ORIGINAL TONIC OF IRON
Phosphorus and Csissys, known as Ferro.Phosphated
Elixir of Casaya Bark. The iron restores color to
the blood the phosphorus renews waste of the nerve
tissue, and the caisaya gives natural heathfu tone
to the digestive organs, thereby curing dyspepsia ni@
various FORMS wskefuness general debility, depression
of spiris also the best preventive against fever and
ague One pint contains the virtues OF one ounce OF
callsaya and one teaspoonful, grain of iron and
phosphorus Manufactured only by CASWKLL,
HAZARD & CO., successors to CAswKLL- MACK q Co-
New York. Sold bv Druggists.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-28

CHnBLAINs, OR Frost BITEs.-Use DIR. 3. A:
WKAvER's CEBATE according to directions and
they are cured. 1t cures them by subduing the In
Gammation, and brings the parts to their healthy
action. II will also cure all diseases or eruptions
of the skin: and as mothers friend 1t Is ever
true and will Immediately cure every case OF SORE
NIPPLRs in short order.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-01-28
CoDEy's LADY's DooK-The steel. plate

"Fseling the Patients Pulse" In the February
number, is splendid picture; the fashionplate
also. The picture Of 'The Snow Man" is just tho
thing for the Juveniles at this season. There is also
colored antimacatssr, tidy which will give cm-
ploymsnt to the young ladies OF the family in their
leisure hours In addition Cooley gives the usual
number Of extra fashions in his extension sheet
also numerous designs for fancy work in the work
department The literary matter is OF high order
Il. A. GoDEE, Philadelphia. One copy one year
Ss two oIcopies, IS; three, $3.50; four, $40; five
and one extra, S14; eight, and one extra, $2l
eleven. and one extra, S27. 80.