Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-08-12
MATTERS AT BOWLING GREEN.

BowLrSo GREEN, Aug. 10, 1870.
Ed. JOURNAL: have often wondered why
you have no correspondent at this place. Itcau-
not be that we are considered too insignificant
or undeserving the notice Of the more favored
portion Of the world II such is the case you
have a wong impression. Pay us brief visit,
Atudy our characteristics, listen to the sayings
OF our wise men, aud, my word for 1t, your opin-
ion will undergo an astonishing transformation.
II this change does not take place we will look
upon you as a retainer Of the old feeling caused
bv the county seat removal. True, we have no
railroad communications, but then will have.
I say tciu haze because our Knowing ones say So
and they know. The contemplated Coldwater
l. Mansfield Railroad will pass through this
place. We occupy n more favorable position in
railroad matters than other places. We don't
have To offer the inducements required Of other
villages. This is the county seat Of Wood coun-
ty. and as such offers AL that can be desired. !.
"This railroad" they tell us, "would never pass
through Wood county aud not make this point
on the road" The Correctness Of their theory,
however, Is questioned somewhat, MS suppose
you are already aware, and many OF our citi-
zens evince some anxiety fearing the ruad will
pass south Of us and thus | ave Bowling Green
without the only means by which she can attain
the prominent position to which she aspires.
Those believing the falibility of all things ter
restrial even county -seats taking consid-
srable interest 10 this matter, aud are working
earnestly 10 combat this feeling and arouse our
people to action. The survey Of this road has
been made through the county on an air line
from Grand Rapids to Fostoria, but this, Of
course, does not establish the route.
POLITICAL MATTERS
Are at fever heat already. and candidates
are on the qni rire. Bowling Green, determined
not to be behind, and anxious To reap the bene-
its 0f her advantages, has already her full quo
Ia Of aspirants. Buttun-hling Is the order of
the dAy, and the friendly greeting tie farmers
rccve from these heretofore reticent indir iduals
IL remarkable. A very animated thong b frieHd-
ly contest is expected in the coming convention.
May the the best men win! Our country wants
practical men; men who will make honest ELI
cient officers men who have had experience in
the business affairs Of life, and not those who
will enter upon their duties with the view Of be-
coming such at tina expense Of the people. II is
to he hoped the selections will be made with this
in mind, and not from any purely personal iutsr-
est or friendship, aud from staunrh adherGnts to
the Republican party aui its principles, regard
less of other, issues.
BAsE RAIL-.
I understand the Base Balisis of this place
tested the strength Of the Tontogany boys on last
Saturday and found them more than match
They acknowledged their superiority bv n scor
Of IL to 63. They returned home with Their
feathers dropping like whipped chicken. Sor'
ry for them, but like all other things pertaining
10 inland towns. our club. suppose. must sue
cumb to the enterprising spirit cf rivalry engen'
dered GY close proximity to railroad.
THE CRors.
or the crops Il is useless to speak. Never be-
fore has our county been blessed with such
abundance. The wheat is far better than vas
anticipated and fully equal to the average; the
berry is fine, large and Of better quality than
usual. Oats, simply splendid. The Norway is
far superior to the common, aud large amount
has been raised considering its late introd
Corn is tar all ad of ANYTHING ever known in our
county and more has been raised than uf former
years. Wood county will take a stride this
year that will astonish even the most sanguine
We are in the best of spirits and feel jolly over
our coming harvest of
"The green haired maize, her silkcn tresses laid
In rich luXrance, On her harsh brocade."
The Installation of Rev. McELwEE as pastor
ofIhe first Presbyterian Church came of last
Sunday, Reys. q. A. ADAMS and l.. G. BALDwIN
officiating. Mr.. MCELwEE is the success sur oI
Rev. WM. VASJE WAC rsmJvsd to fontox any
some time siuce.
Probate Court was in session last week aud
made considerable nuise. The Case of the State
of Ohiu VS.. ritzg r,lJ was continued. Thtt oi
the State VS.. Cass created much interest. A
large number of witnesses were subp enaed.
"S Nho ViN'iSu w p"i uhc SHN suc
Gusts of tho SUIT, which reach nearly $500. J. Il.
TYLER, at f.. appeared ia behalf Of the State
and COoPER h. WArsoN and others for the de-
fense. Court adjourned on Friday.
Graty's show is billed iOL this place on mex
Saturday, and of Course every bndg is on the
lookout. Gingerbread will be plenty. Dom
believe three card monte" will have AS good
run as with the last. Experience is a sterr
teacher, and she had some ape-pupis during
Campbell's soj"urn here. AGWCULToR.