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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-09-22
What do We Elect Officers For.

We are informed by party entitled to Gre
dence and who says he af1irms only what lie
kaOiss 10 BE- the fact, that the salOonkeepers and
liquor venders throughout the county. have or
inized and contributed 10 fund, for the pur-
pose of defeating Col SHANNON ana electing H
II. DODGE, to the Office of Prosecuting Attorney.
E,ch liquor seller is 10 pay at least $40. Ma
ny Of them ave already paid and the others
have sgne 'pap,r, circulated among them
pr missing to pay. A. least two of the trustees
ofPenysbury township, have solicited sui scri-
bsrs to this paper.
Why Il g ,Lxi'iy on tie Iart o. liqu1r sellers
and drinkers TO ure the electi, Of Mr.. DoDGE?
II is evident to every une that they would pc i
in the event Of his election, to violate with impu
nifty the law. providing against the evils result.
ing from the sale of intoxicating liquors" No
indictments would be returned for violations 0,
this law il Mr. DoD6 could prevent it, and il
any should be returned in spite of him, he would
not prosecute them if he could possibly avoid
doing so.
Tie is enphaticaly the doggery keepers can
a1date, and the Democrats hope, with their aid
to effect break in the Republican ranks by his
election. Ofthis they boast, and for this pur-
pose Dir. JACKSON was imported into the count
and spent a week with us. Wherever he went
we are informed and believe, he predicted the
success of Mr. DODGE, basing his prediction up
on the organization above alluded to, rnd upon
this declarstion of brother-in-law Of Mr.. DODGE
a Proftssed Republican, that Mr.. SHANNON would
be defeated.
Tho liquor sellers hope by mn energetic Sc
cret efoit, backed by IN abundance Of feuds, tC
succeed in eleetng their favorite to tn, Office o
Prosecution, ,aud they thereby be enable 10 wan,
ion in cri ne, ut their Creme has been discover
ed ani itIoY behooves the friends o. law. order
dec ncy, briefly and Il best int,r1st OF society
10 see that 1t is defeated. G ok has been
comm, m,1ced IN ur county, al lis further prose
cution should not be thwarted by the action of a
public Prosecutor. who stands in open and avOwed
ympaiby with the violators Of law.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-09-22
Severe on Bonner.

Mr.. BONNER, through his Ledger, doubts the
authenticity Of Goldsmith Maids time at Mil
waukee, whercupon the New York Standard
makes these severe comments, MT only on Bon
NER, but upon his unfortunate victims who read
the Ledger:
"The Milwaukee track is under the superv's-
ion Of the National Trotting Association, and
any decision made there is binding on the meu-
bers OF the Association. II Mr.. Bonner is an
honorable man he will either pay the owner of
Goldsmith Maid $50 900 for his animal, or else
give the same sum for the relief Of those poor
chambermaids who lost their reason by read
ing COBB, Jr.'s stories, and are spending their
lime In lnnalio nsYlums.n
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-09-22

The Cincinnati GoSHe says there is a crisis
in Utah. folygamy is to be brought to tie
scratch. Judge MCKEAN has pu, the test 10
the grand jury men on the polygamy question,
inquring Of each one il he had any principles OF
conscientious scruplcs tLat would prevent hi,
finding an indictm mt for bigamy in case man
had more than one wife. This eliminates the
Aormons. The Judge has also instructed the
grand jury that it is their duty indict the lead
ers instead of the small fry. As the same test
will be applied to petit jurors, it makes sure
case against The Mormons,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-09-22

There Is nothing so very original in that
Scotch controversy as to whether the Devil can
be saved. As long ago as 1925 a dominic in
Edinburgh closed long and pathetic prayer,
thing On earth, es follows "And now, GUIDE
brethren, let Hs pray for the Dell; naebody ev-
cr prays for the puir De'p He wasn't tried
for Il, either.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-09-22

The people Of Texas are to veto this fall upon
the proposed division of the State. The scheme
OouIemplates three States ; one lying east of the
Trinity, one between the Trinity and the ColoIa-
do and one west of the latter stream. The first
district contains 3l6,3s9 inhabitants the next,
100000 aud the latter about 100000.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-09-22

A Kansas editor, who has enlarged his pa
per, salutes his readers with this observation {;
aHaviug now labored at our post for the full
number Of years that jacob served for Leah
and for Rachel, shall we not begin to gather in
the fat cattle, ringed, sircaked and specked
The rings Hguratively represented bv 100
and .0OO the streaks Of green, and speckeled
with the signatnre Of Spinner"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-09-22

A doctor was very much annoyed by an old
lady who always stopped him on the street 10
tell him f her ailments. Once she met him
when he was in great hurry. "Ahl | see
you are quite feeble" said the doctor. "Shut
your ewes and show mo your tongue" She
ooeyed him. aud the doctor moYed Oh and left
her standing there,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-09-22
Lice and other vermin.-If

Lice and other Vermin.-If the sneaklng
parasites and liars who burrnw around the office
Of a certain paper in this county, under its own
er's name, will come out over their own names
we will notice them. We have had the pedigree
of one of them in the office over a year also
a communication giving an account of the other,
which we have withheld for his own good name.
man whu will slander his neighbor under
anothers name, is a contemplate coward, too
cOwardly to steal a deaf aud dumb dog from a
blind widow woman. man may Swindle an
insurance company, or rob soldier, while in the
service of his country, but he will sooner or later
have lis day of freckoning.-E ia the Sentinel.
As this the only newspaper office in the coun-
ty, (whi,h would not now be in existence had
the little court house ring had the power to
suppress it) aside from the Sentinel and as
We are not troubled with "yermin " of any
kind, parasites or liars, the only conclusion we
can arrive al is that the editor Of the Sentinel Is
the victim of lice and other v9rmin;" Any
one reading that sheet would infer as much at
least. The plague of lice is always judge
ment of nature upon very dirty persons.
While we commend his candor in stating his
condition, we think his neighb,rly asspciations
would have proved more agreeable had he borne
his suffering without murmuring.
If EvERs has the history of some imaginary
individual that is of importance to the people Of
the county, lie is doing great injustice by
Withholding it,, simply as club to scare some
bolY with. If he refers to certain letter that
appeared in the Journal short time since
without the name of the author attached, we
invite him to open that question for discussion
at his earliest convenience.
Mr.. EvERs must have very short memory If
be has forgotten that he and Auditor NEWTON
made it a part OF their duty during their last two
years reign in the Court house in this place. to
furnish scurrillous communications to the Senti-
mel, dating them from different townships in the
county, reaecting on citizens of this place, and
appealing to the lowest passions Of men. Their
signatures in no instance were attached.
EvERs' reflections in this direction conseqently
apply directly to himself and partner.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-09-22

The rumor recently put in circulation, and
based upon the reported authority of a statement
by Secretary ROBSON, that President GRANT
will not be a candidate for denomination, is ex-
citing some comment among Republican news.
papers, and in more than one of those faVoring
his denomination, do we see indications pointing
to tho correetress Of the rumor. That there Is
a decided opposition to President GRANTS re-
nomination, amung many leading Republicans,
is not to be denied but 80 there was to the re-
nomination of ABRAHAM LINCOLN. tnOw look
as though President GRANT will be his own sue
cessnr, as Mr.. LINCOLN was unless be positively
refuse the position for another term. What a
year may bring fourth, however, We know not
aud ills possible that President GRASr may es-
TEEN the harmony Of the Republican party as Of
more importance to the country than his own
further elevation wOdld be to himself.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-09-22
A DIabolIe rlO, TO nIow up Wood Co.


Mr.. Error As | was passing through a
section Of Wood county, the other day, came
to spot somewhat secluded, that ..smslt quite
strong Of sulphuric gas. Ny suspicious were
aroused, and looking around to see what's the
matter, spied soiled envelope lying on the
ground. You may judge Of my surprise when
on reading the letter, discovered that our coun-
ty, from which we are anticipating grand fu.
ture, was threatened by dark plot.
Ienclose for Jour inspection a copy Of the
aforesaid letter, that yon may judge for yourself
Yours, In haste, J1M ORIENT.
8. saw nothing Of the machine spoken
of in the letter. Perhaps the rascals dropped il,
as they were running, in some other part Of the
county. flour citizens will keeps sharp ltok
out, that beautiful work Of art may be found.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-09-22
"TnE GOSPEL MLNIsrRY.D

His Majesty is very desrous to secure the
pulpit as well rs the bar. You will then take
your place at Grintin, as near the center Of the
county as possible, and il you please, preach.
But If you enter the pulpit, be very cautious.
Don't let your hearers smell birthstone too sosn.
These premature explosions injure our cause.
In obedience TO nv instructions | had sent to
that place our highly esteemed friend the Rev.
Mr.. Machellwill. But as to that matter he might
as well have been named the Rev. Mr.. Blunder-
head, for he suffered himself to be detected and
was consequently cast out. If we work quietly
AMI cautiously, we can corrupt the churches and
people and send them to hell very fast Our
agents doing little better at Burghertcn.
There we succeeded by inducing a church tn do
infntismal acts, and the gents said, "Bah! this
is Christianity r "Thats the sDrt Il brings Il Q
whole system into contempt" Place as mauy
Of the young men on the corners Of the streets
Of q Sabbath morning IS you can and teach them
to sneer and grin at all sacred things. But let
them learn to do it we'll as becomes all our EN-
ployees. More anon.
remain as ever, with very high consideration
Your Honor's humble and devoted friend and
servant,
s. Fl. NEvFRDErEcrKD, Sec'y Of State.
Per order Of His Majesty BELzzBuB the Prince
OF the Devils.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-09-22
THR LETTER.
BoTToMLEss PIT, HRAD QUARTERs, !
Anno Mundi. b971

d. GIvIToUM.-H HoRored Sir: Ihaye Just met
our distinguished chiefat private council. HIS
Satanic Majesty expressed much regret on ac-
count Of your absence. He wished me 10 write
to you Immediately, to express 10 you the very
high consideration His Majesty had ever had Of
your devoted services, aud to inform you that Q
had given you commission in Wood county.
Ills Majesty stated that our affairs in the United
States were assuming an unusual degree Of i'm
portauce; that His Majesty was making a spec
ial effort tn establish his position in all the CEN
trail points that for this purpose he had secur-
ed the corporation Of several eminent lawyers.
His Majesty spoke with high degree of com
placency Of the as,ute services Of Esqr. Jimfsk.
field, of Gophertun, and Of other very distin-
guishcd members of the bar. whom he held at
his service by a very handsome reward. His
Majesty wished ME 70 call your attention espec-
tally to that part Of your instructions pertaining
to the improvements on our Internal machine.
This machine has often done good execution.
But there are several defects to be remeded. His
SItanic Mjestv is very particular and em-
phatie on this subject by no means employ a
second rate artist. Let all the mechanism Of
our internal machine be over hauled and renew
ed under your own inspection. BE very partic-
ular about the condenser also about the boiler.
His Majesty is making an effort to secure very
high pressure. lie has ordered on a large sup
ply Of refined sulphur, manufactured by Messrs.
Busumup& Il Co., OF Birthstone Corner. Your
Honor will also notice large dash under this
head to-wit
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-09-22


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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-09-22

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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-27

A GREAT WESTERN PLAIN.-[From the
New York independently ]-ihc vast stretch
Of plain six hundred or more miles wide
extending from Ogden, Utah, TO the foot OF
the Sierra Nevada Mountain, proves to be
richer than was ut fist supposed. lnstead
OF being an absolutely barren, intertile
country, chemical analysis of the soil shows
that it is exceedingly rich in nitrogenous
matter, potash, and other mineral elements
for raising almost any variety of crops.
The chief ingredients Of this "alkali"
are gypsum or phosphate of lime, the
chloriics of potassium and Soda COM
bination of highest fertilizins quail
ties. if not ia too great excess.
1t needs only regular and abundant irriga-
ton to render this section the finest agrl.
cultural territory of the far West. The soil
is finely comminuted, and when watered
will yield almost every variety of crop in the
most profuse abundance. The organic and
mineral clements are practically lneXhaust-
IDLE. AS soon as the surface soil becomes
exhausted they ascend by attraction and
evaporation from the subsoil beneath. IL
is quite probable that artesian wells Will he
sunk for trial in some portions Of these arid
wastes. There is every reason to believe,
from the confguration OF the country, that
water can be quickly reached, and if so, the
old saying may yet be made true: The
desert shall blossom like the rose" .
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-27

TIE FRIEND MURDgRERs-Their Last Day.
Unless Gov. Walker sees fit to respite the
two negroes convicted Of the murder of Mr.
Charles Friend, near Petersburg, they will
be executed tomorrow. There was pub
lishcd some davs since in one Of the city
papers q lengthy letter from Johnson, pro-
claiming his ,inuocence of the crime, and
yesterday Green sent in the following conf
muniCation to corroborate the statement of
his companion: w..
" RICHMOND CITY JAIL, July %. 1871.
Mr.. Editor: Will you please publish this
statement for me, as it is my last statement
in this world. ] acknowledged before / was
tried that | passed officer Wiggins three
times that night, but johnson was not with
me. The man that was with ME was Fred.
Graves. This is what Mr.. Virgins said in
court. BE noticed me and my gray jlcket
when passed him.
Question: Did he have on the gray
jacket at the same time?'
Answer.--'L don't know .
+ deny having on a gray jacket, or that
johnson was with me at the time | saw
Mr.. Wiggins. Matilda Jones said she was
asked to 90 out so the men might come in.
This old woman is half blind, and can see
hut little. DO you think / would have
sent her out, to let Lizzie Jones, (a young
woman that can sce,) come in if | had any
blood on me? No, sir! Why did they not
measure the No. 10 track by putting my
shoe in it? l had my shoes, and have them
now. If the police had wanted ne to have
a fair trial. they would have measured it.
But am to die for it, though | am inno-
cent of the charge. hope that Governor
Walker will give me justice in this case.
May God bless you all. l.
Your humble prisoner,
RICHARD GREEN"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-27
AaANCHHE TER NEWS.

MEETING OF THE CHESTERFIELD COEsER-
yATlvE CONVENTION AT CHEsTER-NOMINA-
TIoN OF COUNTY UFFICERs.-The C0userva-
tive Convention to nominate candidates for
county clerk, treasurer, sheriff, common
wealth's attorney, and two candidates to
represent the county in the next General
Assembly. assembled ut Chester yesterday
ESD, county superintendent, called the
meeting to order. IN motion OF JAS. M.
Gregory, Vim. +. Martin, of Midlothian,
was called to the chair, and Jas. A. Gentry,
of Manchester, appointed secretary. The
following committee on credentials and
permanent organization was appointed
DR.. L. Il. Chiles, Geo. Fl. Jewett, Capt. j.
B. Jones, J. w. Pinchback, VIM. Benz.
Chakley, and DR.. j. r. Robertson. The
committee reported VIM. +. Martin for
president and JAS. A. Gentry as secretary,
and that there We're full and regularly
elected delegates from each township, Qists
On motion of Wm. Benz. Chalkley, a two
thirds vote was declared requisite in making
nominations. ...
On motion of DR.. Chas. r. WeisiScr, it
was decided in making nominations TO vote
rird rOce.
After some discussion the Convention
proceeded to make nominations.
Nathan II. Cogbill for county clerk and
Col. Vim. B. Woodbridge for county trca-
su.cr were nominated by acclamatlon.
For Commonwealth attorney, Col. VIM.
Am0crS and Chas. w. Turner were placed
in nomination; the former receiving the
nomination on the tirst ballot.
For sheriff, Clarence ii. Flournoy was
unanimously nominated.
4 resolution highly eulogistic Of Jas. NJ.
Moody, the present capable sheriff, offered
by Socrates Brooks, Esq. was unanimously
adopted. Air. Moody declined renoml-
nation.
The Convention next proceeded to ballot
for two candidates for the House Of Dele
gates. Messrs. r. l.. Jones, w. l. Clopton,
DR.: John w. Wake, DR.. f.. S. Woodbridge,
Z. Ialley, Wm. Robinson, 4. NJ. .>Trabue,
ana socrates Brooks were placed in nomI.
nation.
Mir. Brooks desired that his name should
be withdrawn.
After several ballots, DR.. John w Wake.
having received the requisite vote, was dc ;
clared one OF the nominees. The conte. t
was now between Capt. W. /. Clopton and
Socrates Brooks, when the latter i1nconui-
tlonaily Withdrew his name, and Captain
Clopton was nominated by accIamation.
The Convention then took q recess for
one hour. On reassembling speeches were
made by hessrs. Amolef, Clopt0n, Wool
ridge. Cog5ill, Brooks, Robertson, and
othera, in support of the nominees.
A vote of thanks was rendered the chair
man. secretary, and Captain w. I'll. Hay
ward. after which the Convention nd
jOurned. " -t ,'~ti'|, !
The proceedings were marked, by great
harmony, and the chances for COnsersa-
tive victory are very bright. 1
Doctor John W. Wake is resident Of
Glover Hill township, a son of the late DIR.
John II. Wake, graduate OF the Pennsyl-
vania College OF Medicine, known as an
able speaker, man OF very engaging and
popular manner, and will make IN able
Representative. 80.
Captain Clopton is from Manchester, was
captain of the Fayette Artillery during the
war, is an able lawyer, and personally very
popular. .....
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-27

ECCENTRIC BEoUEsT.-The daughters OF
the late Henry Morris, of Philadelphia,
have lately received u legacy Of bonds and
stock shares amounting TO 1000 from
MIR. Ioralio Ward, an American, long resi-
dent in London. The will says:
"As these ladies are the granddaugh
Of the celebrated Robert Morris OF the
Revolution, it will not be difficult to ascer-
tain their actual residence. 1t will doubt
less surprise them to get legacy from q
person tney never knew, and perhaps never
heard of, therefore it seems but proper they
should be informed that the bequest is made
through compassion for their misfortunes,
and In return for the kindnesses shown me
by their father when was Il boy; and IL
may be US well that Miss Amelia Morris
should be informed that it was l who sent
some money to her and her younger sister,
under the name of her fathers tricnd,' a
few years ago."
Mr. Ward also devised 100000 to the
National Soldiers Home, in State bonds.
He also gives 800, 600 in railroad and south
ern city shares to the various soldiers or
phan .sylums in the United States.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-27
Cloudy weather as eood ss sunshine at the
stLxE - GALLERY, e7a Main street. :, e.y -,

sUMwER READING NEW BOOKS JUsT OUR
The following new book ave for sale by FLLYsos
& TAYLOR, next to tie Disp .tch Office, and Will
be mailed to any address upon receipt Of prtce.u
Persons going to the country should supply snem-
selves before leaving The city:
Rhe Domestic Life OF Thomss Jenerson' ~ ms
|. great grand daughter, Sarah N. Randolph
&a.so; =
.ames Gordon's Wife, Soc:
Almost Faul:less, by "au,I,r OF = Book for
| hovernesses,t' - sc:.; ,2i''
The Wife OF Vain Nan. ,v r,s,u. sabwartz.
81; " "A"'A'e "' -
nirth and Education, by Msd.me schwarz. a.:
Little sunshine's Holiday; A RooL W. ..,r,s Nv .
n Author OF John Halifax, soc.: -
I Red as Rose Is She, soc: = s..r r., ,,.s..s
Not Wisely, but Too Well. soc.;
| CoIneth Up rs = Flower. soc.;
Vera, 4Oc.; ...s 4"
Island Neigbbors, 75r.; '@-
| Little atn, by Miss Aicott. $3.50; .-a...- Fl,
Ralph the Heir, by nthony TroIlope, 81 IS; .-.
GuisE and Innocence, by Madame schm&I.z 81;
VIVA, by Florence Wiford, 5o:.;
Marquis and Merchant soc.;
Nigel Bertrsm's Ideal, soc.:
| The Last AldinL by Geo. Sauds, soc.;
Won, Not Wooed, soc.;
Dsisy Nichol, Soc: - 49,. +. . -,. &.
Reginal Archer, 7sc.; .,.,a
Travels Of 4 Doctor Of Phrsic, 81;
Ernestine, by Geo. Sand, 75c.; .- -
The ho ovels and Eovelsts OF the Ejsh.eenth Gen.
tury, By VIM. Forsj til, Fl 50; .s.! 5o-1.
"Reminiscences Of Fifty Years ago, by MAX Boyd,
$i.75;
Lucille, Illustrated SOC.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-27

LATEST IN THE DoLLINGER SCHIsM.-The
prussian Minister OF Z Public instruction has
thrown his influence with those who, like
Dollinger, reject the dogmas of the Vatican
Council, including papal infallbility, &c.
In reply to Il demand from the Bishop OF
Ermland for the removal OF DR.. Wollmann,
religious instructor in the Catholic gymna-
sium of Braunsberg, he says:
"Dr. Wollmann was regularly appointed
a teacher of religion with the full assent OF
the Church, and he still teaches what he
taught with the appreciation of the Church
before the 18th June, 1870. The State has
no Just cause to compel him to teach any
thing different, or to disturb him in the
possession of his office. because ne refuses
to do so. As, therefore, nothing can be
urged, either against DR.. Wo!lmann per-
sonalIy or the religious instruction given by
him, 1t is indispensable that the Catholic
pupils of the BraunSberg gymnasium
should attend his lessons, since religious
instruction Is an essential part OF the edu.
catlonal course of Prussiaa gymnasium"