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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-12-15

dation, Congress, In the ninth section of an
act making appropriations for sundry civil
expenses Of the Government and for other
purposes, approved March 3, 1871, gave the
necessary authority to the Executive to inau-
gurate a civil service reform, and placed up-
on him the responsibility Of doing So Under
the authority of said act, / convened a board
OF gentlemen eminently qualified for the
work. to devise rules and regulations TO effect
the needed reform Their labors are not yet
completed, but it is believed that they will
succeed In devsing a plan which can be
adopted to the great relief Of the Executive,
the heads of Departments and members Of
Congress, and which win rebound To the true
interest of the public service At all events,
the experiment shall have u fair trial
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Under the provisions of the act of Con
gress, approved February 81, 1871, a Terri
torial Government was organized in the Dis
trict OF Columbia. It's results have thus far
fully realized the expectations of its advo-
Gates. Under the direction of the territorisl
officers, system of improvements has been
inaugurated, by means of which Washington
is rapidly becoming city worthy of the ma
tional capital. The citizens of the district
having voluntarily taxed themselves to
a large amount for the purpose of
contributing to the advancement of the seat
of Government, / recommend liberal appro-
priatiOns on the part of Congress in order
that the Government may bear its just share
of the expense Of carrying out the various
systems of improvement.
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS IN CHICAGO
BY the great fire in Chicago, the most i'm
portant of the Government buildings in that
city were consumed Those burned had al
ready become inadequate to the wants of the
Government in that growing city, and look
ing to the near future, were totally made
quatc. / recommend, therefore, that an ap-
be made Immediately to purchase
the remainder of the square on which the
burned buildings stood provided it can be
purchased at fair valuation, and provided
the Legislature of Illinois will pass law au-
thorizing its condemnation for Government
purposes, and also an appropriation of as
much money as can properly be expended
towards the erection of new buildings during
this fiscal year.
CONCLUSION.
| have thus hastily summed up the opera
tions of the Government during the last year,
and made such suggestions as occurs to me to
be proper for your consideration. / submit
them, with a confidence that your combined
action will be wise, statesmanlike and in the
best interest of the whole country
u. s. GRANT, President
EXECUTIVE MANSION, December 1871.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-12-15
A Ride for Life.

Yesterday there occurred on the Ore
gon & California Railroad, between this
city and Salem, one of the most thrilling
railroad incidents we ever heard of. When
the down train came near one of the sta.
tions on the road it was going at full
speed, in order to make up time, as it was
few minutes behind. The road at this
point runs through cut something more
than mile in length, and in entering it
the road makes curve so that the engi.
neer cannot see entirely through it, So
as he thundered along yesterday, he little
thought what stirring times were upon
him. He had hardly gotten into the cut
before he saw a woman riding leisurely
through it, and with perfect nOnchalance
using the center of the track. She was
not more than half way through the cut,
and barely quarter of mile ahead of
him. He Immediately whistlcd down
breaks" and sounded the warning.
The woman, hearing the peculiar death
whistle of the locomotive, looked over her
shoulder and saw the train rushing at her.
She did not shrek, nor faint, nor give up
all hope, but, like II true WebfOot, her
courage rose equal to the emergency. and
without moments hesitation, she COM
menced swinging her riding whip from
one shoulder of her steed to the other,
thereby urging him to exert his utmost
speed. The whip, and, perhaps, the
shrieking of the steam-whistle, caused the
animal ridden by the lady to put in its
best licks, and he made about as rapid
time as any animal ever seen in Oregon ;
but each instant the iron horse gained upon
the one composed of flesh and muscle
The shrieking of the locomotives
whistle caused the passengers to look out
of the windows, and upon their discover
ing what was the matter the widest ex-
citement ensued. Several jumped for
ward and seized the bell-rOpe, and com
menced pulling on it as if they could stop
the train by that means. The brakemen
were eNerting all their strength ON the
brakes, and the engineer had cut off the
connection, and was doing all that he
knew to stop the train, while the woman
was doing her level best to make that bit
OF h0rse-tlesh rise to the speed of "A
Helmbold !" but, all in vain the loco
motive kept gaining on the horse and its
rider, and there was hardly person on
the train who did not expect that both the
woman and horse would be killed.
There was perhaps thirty feet interven-
ing between the COW catcher and the
horses heels, when, fortunately for the
woman, she observed place which was
little wider than usual, and, with Il
steady rein, she guided the fleeing horse
from the track and endeavored to press
him against the wall of the cut in order
that the train might pass by without
injury. In doing this the woman was en-
cOuraged by Mr.. Sam Winans, the CON
ductor, who had run forward and got out
on the locomotive. A few seconds only
passed by when the fiery monster poked
his nose past the rump of the horse. AT
this moment Mr.. Winans threw his whole
force against the animal, and held him
until the train stopped, and then rous'
ing cheer of qualification and joy at the
escape of the woman from terrible death
was given.-P0rtiaild (OyegotD Bulletin
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-12-15
SMALLPOX.

SMALLPOX is supposed to be most con-
tageous during convalesence, therefore
strictly observe that the patient does not
mingle with the family until the scabs
are entirely off and only after a thorough
publication by washing and entire change
of clothing. After the patient is well or
leaves the room, let it be purified by the
use of disinfectants, by whitewashing and
scrubbing the paint with soap and water,
and let such rooms or apartments be well
aired before being again occupied.
Have the patient placed in one of the
upper rooms of the farthest removed
from the rest of the family, where is to
be had the best ventilation and isolation.
Keep the room constantly well aired. Re
move all carpets and weolen goods, and
all unnecessary furniture.
Change the clothing of the patient as
often as needful, but do not carry it while
dry through the house, but first place it
at the bedside in bucket of scalding wa
ter before the removal from the room.
A correspondent of the Stockton (Cal)
Herald gives the following as sure cure
for smallpox:
| herewith append recipe which has
been used to my knowledge in hundreds
of cases. 1t will prevent or cure the
smallpox, even though the pittings are
filed When Jenner discovered the cow
pox, in England, the world of science
hurled an avalanche of fame ON his head;
but when the most scientific school of
medicine in the world-that of Paris
published this recipe as a panacea for
smallpox, it passed unheeded; it is as un-
failing as fate, and conquers in every in
stance. 1t is harmless when taken by
well person. 1t will also cure scarlet
fever. Here is the recipe as | have used
it and cured many children of the scarlet
fever; here it is as | have used IT and
cured the small poX, when learned ply
sicians said the patient must die:
"Sulphate of zinc, one grain; fox glove
(digitalis) one grain; half a teaspoonful of
sugar; mix with two tablespoons Of
water
When the above has been thoroughly
mixed, add four ounces of water. Take
a spoonful every hour. Either disease
will disappear in twelve hours. For q
child, small doses, according to age. If
cities would compel physicians TO use
this there would be no need of pest
houses. If you value advice and expert
ence, use this for that terrible and dread
full scOurre
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-12-15
THE NEW WORLD.

Gold closed in New York on the 8th
at11018.
Two more pupils were expelled from
the Hunters Point School, Long Island,
on the 4th, for interference with the Bible
exercise.
Governor Campbell, of Wyoming, has
vetoed the bill passed by the Territorial
Legislature, repeating the Woman Suf-
frage act.
Major Upham, commanding at Fort
Scott, Kan, has received orders from the
War Department to remove all white
settlers from the Usage Reservation.
There are about 600 families, embracing
$500 people, on these lands, and their
removal at this season will cause much
suffering.
Hon. Joseph Medil was inaugurated as
Mayor of Chicago, ON the 4th He has
resigned his editorial connection with the
Tribune, to continue during his adwinis.
tration as Mayor,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-12-15
THE OLD WORLD.

The French National Assembly effected
an organization on the 9TH by re-electing
President Grevy and the Vice Presidents
of the last session.
The solicitor of Kelly, who was ac-
quilted of the murder of High Constable
Talbot, but still awaits trial on lesser
charge, intends to commence criminal
proceedings against six London journals
for the publication of libelous articles
against his client.
The appointment of Jules Ferry as
French Minister to the United States has
been officially promulgated.
In his message to the French Assembly,
which was read on the 7th, President
Thiers deplores the Indebtedness of the
country, but says it is due to the machi-
nations of the Emperor Napoleon. He
advocates the establishment of a general
compulsory military service in war time,
and proposes the limitation of the annual
contingent to 80, 900 men in time of peace.
He says France sympathzes with the
Pope in the maintenance of his spiritual
independence, and will, in case of need,
give the Holy Father a vigorous support.
The Grand Jury have found true bills
against Kelly for discharging pistol at
officers Grimes and Mullins at the time
of his arrest.
An imposing demonstration was made
at Birmingham, England on the evening
of the 9th, in favor of radical reform in
the House of Lords and the limitation of
its power to defeat or suspend beneficial
and progressive legislation of the House
of Commons Resolutions were adopted
protesting against the principle of
hereditary legislation, and demanding the
withdrawal of legislative functions from
the benefit of the bishops.
Recent reports say the scarlet and black
fever was working great havoc in Quebec.
The disease had been prevalent for some
time past, but had only recently assumed
avery aggravated form, and attacks young
and old
The Prince of Wales was reported to
be dying on the evening of the Sth. The
excitement in London was intense, and
immense crowds of people gathered in
front Of the newspaper and telegraph
offices, anXiously seeking information con-
corning his condition
A motion was made in the French As
sembly on the Sth for the removal of the
seat of government to Paris. 1t was
thought the proposal had a majority of
the Chamber in its favor.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-12-15

The tobacco manufactures of the
United States number 1923, of which
North Carolina has 205, Virginia 1872, and
Missouri l02.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-12-15

-Gerritt Smith is in his seyenty-fifth
year, and his memory is so perfect that
he can repeat most of the Psalms and
many other parts of the Bible. His wife,
whom he married about half century
ago, is still his companion,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-12-15

The Secretary calls The attention OF Com
gress 10 the importance of abollshing the
system of shares in moieties, as far as it ef-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-12-15

The following is a synopsis of the annual
report of Geo. S. Boutwell,, Secretary Of the
iIrnn
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-12-15

hbAN thhh olA lNNis nhNlnS NldleIh slnNt
the last hostile gun was fired between the
armies then arrayed against each other, the
one for the perpetuation the other for the
destruction, of the Union it may well be
considered whether II is not now time that
the disabilities imposed by the Fourteenth
Amendment should be removed. That
amendment does not exclude the ballot, but
only requires the disability to hold Office of
certain classes. When the purity Of the bal
lot Isl secure, mNiorties are sure TO elect
officers rejecting the views of the majority.
do not see the advantage or propriety of
excluding men from office merely because
they were, before the rebellion, of standing
and character sufficient to be elected to posi-
uons requiring them to take an oath TO sup
port the Constitution and admitting the
eligibility OF those entertaining precisely the
same views, but OF less standing in their
communities. 1t may be said that the former
violated an oath, while the latter did not.
The latter did not have IL in their power to
do so. II they had taken this oath, IL can
not be doubted that would have broken it,
as did the former class. II there are any
great criminal distinguished above all others
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-02-16
ALICE CAREY.

The well known authoress, Alice Carey,
whose death was announced last week was
a native of Ohio, but had resided for many
years in New York city. Her first appear
ance in authorship was in book of poems
conformity with her sister Phoebe. Since
then her contributions have been varied,
consisting of novels. sketches, poems and
essays, all of which have been highly ap-
preciated by the reading public. Her
health has been precarious for several
years, but notwithstanding this, her con-
tributions have continued to appear. She
spent last summer in Vermont, with the
hope of improving her health, but early in
the winter her friends gave up all hope
of her recovery. She died in her fiftieth
year.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-02-16
THE TENNESSEE.

In reply to letter from Hon. A. A.
Sargent, Secretary Robinson has written a
letter intended to quiet any fears as to the
steamer Tennessee. She sailed on the 18th
of January, andifshe had proceeded direct
ly to San Domingo city, would ordinarily
have made the trip under steam in about
ten days. He describes the vessel as fol-
lows:
The Tennessee, a new ship of nearly 5000
tons burden carefully and strongly built, is
larger than any ship of our squadron cruising
in the West Indies, and is as stanch and sea-
worthy as any ship of our navy Launched
since the close of the war, she was found per-
fectly seaworthy in long and boisterous trial
trip, and she has been during the past year put
in complete order and repair. Her engines and
steam machinery are of the Ericsson pattern
and were in good condition and pronounced
satisfactory by the officers in charge. She has
also full sail power, and would be also perfectly
able to take care of herselfand make her voyage
should any accident happen to her machinery,
though in this event it would Of course consume
more time. She is commanded by careful and
experienced officer, has full complement of
officers and men, and is completely found, pro-
visioned and equipped. She carries ten boats,
among which is large steam launch
He thinks there is no greater cause for
anxiety concerning the Tennessee than for
any other ship of our navy on the ocean,
the absence of advice being by no means
evidence of disaster, but will hencefofth
and until we finally hear by the regular
means will be each day stronger as
surance of safe and successful voyage,
and that suggestions of her loss made with
out information and maintained without
cause are as weak as they are cruel.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-02-16

Il
Ii turns out that the terrible disaster on
the Hudson River Railroad last week
might probably have been avoided, and
many lives saved, but for the result of
stinginess ON the part of the managers of
the road. 1t seems that white light is
left hanging at the bridge at New HAM
burgh, the scene of the disaster, which is
visible for one mile and half along the
track. The man who is employed to look
after the draw in the bridge is also expect
ed to attend to that light, and remove it if
there is anything wrong with the bridge.
On this particular evening the light was
left hanging, although the oil train was
on the bridge. The engineer, seeing it,
supposed all was safe and dashed into it,
with the terrible results already known.
The man whose duty it was to remain at
the bridge and see to this light, had re-
Gently been charged with the additional
duty of attending to tank one-fourth of
a mile distant He was at the tank when
the accident occurred. Thus a little false
economy, in requiring one man to do two
mems work, resulted in the death of
score of persons, seriously injuring many
others, and the loss of valuable property
Some of the Eastern papers are very severe
in their criticisms of the managers of the
road, and especially of the President, Mr..
C. Vanderbilt. The matter will probably
not end with mere criticisms. Heavy
damages may probably be adjudged against
the road.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-02-16

DEMOCRATIC papers have been very saw
age on the President Oh account of his re-
cent German message. They snarl at it
and attribute all sorts of sinister motives
to its issuance, but we have failed to find
one of them rising to the dignity of an
showing that it is a proper sub
ject for condemnation. They must growl,
however, and perhaps they might as well
growl about this as anything else.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-02-16

REV. r. A. HOLLAND, of Baltimore, a
distinguished minister of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South, has written a
letter stating his withdrawal from that
church, and that he is q candidate for or
ders in the Protestant Episcopal Church.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-02-16

GEN. w. B. HAzEN was married in Gin
cinnati yesterday evening to Miss Millie,
daughter of Washington Mclean, editor
and leading proprietor of the Cincinnati
Enquirer.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-02-16

The New York Evening Post says that
''of all the impudent proclanations which
the world has read within the last dozen
years, not excluding Beauregard's Beau
ty and Booty order, and Santa Annals
communication of President Juarez
from the human race, the proclamation
sent out by the captive and dethroned Ma
poleon from his prison, and addressed to
the French people, is the most impudent."
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-02-16

Prevails there no remedy held in greater esteem
Persons travelling should keep by them few drops
IN water will prevent sickness bowel troubles from
change of water.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-02-16

SECRETARY BOUTWELL, is confident of
the success of the new national loan, and
is i'll receipt of assurances from many fl
nancial sources to the same effect. He
thinks, that should the favorable prospects
continue, that in less than a month all
classes of United States securities will have
reached an enhanced value.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-02-16
FEVER AND AcUE

In sections of the country where
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-02-16
SEND Us TzE MEMS.

We extend special invitation to our friends to send
brief and pointed letters giving items of interest in
their several localities. We desire to have something
of local interest in every issue for East Tennessee
readers. W - y = =
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-02-16

Win be ready. to send out in January. The Chrome
will represent fortytwo varieties of snowy and popular
Flowers, of natural size and color We design to make
it the best plate of Flowers ever issued Size 19xz4
inches The retail value would be at least Two Dollars
SHALL however. furnish it to customers at IS cents
per copy, and offer it as Premium upon orders for
Seeds. See Catalogue when out
RFkTfxf-S a, BROTHER
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-03-23

The 4JteghaRians-We copy the
following extracts from long editorial
notices complimentary to the Allegha-
mans Vocalists and Swiss Bell Ringers
who are to appear at Beery's Hall Fri
day evening, March 9th, and we sim
cerely believe that there is no troupe
travelling. which commands the respect
and deserve the patronage of the public
as do this popular company.
During the last twenty years they have
given thousands of dollars for Charities
Benefits to Sunday Schools, Missions and
and Benevolent Societies. which speak
volumes for their popularity.
{ The Christian Advocate says: tiThey
are ministers of good, speaking to the
great heart of humanity in soothing
strains of beauty"
The editor of the Masonic Review says
Il would brave any storm or suffer any
inclemency of the weather, to hear these
wonderful children of song"
The Presby terian Witness says: "Theil
entertainment is interesting and novel
as well us heightened and refined
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-03-23
March Goth. 1871

u. ". B0cers died OF the residenc e
OF his father. about six miles Northeast
of this place, on Wednesday of last week.
aged about thirty-two years.
Seldom, indeed, that young man is
more universally respected and beloved
than Mr.. Bowers, who has been stricken
down in the prime of life, by that terri
BILE enemy of mankind, consumption
During his brief life he held several po
s;tions of honor and trust. all of which
he filled with satisfaction to his employ
ers and credit to himself.
His remains were accompanied to the
grave. about two miles east of his fathers
residence, on Thursday, by hosts of sor-
rowing friends.
He has gone to a better world and left
no personal enemies in this.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-03-23
FROM CAREY.
CAREY, Ohio, March 2.

CAREY, Ohio, March 81. 1871.
ED. REP-One of the whisky ring of
this place has been writing for the Union.
over the signature of Jasper" and has
been complimenting the ministers of our
town, except, Rev. Smith, for their ac
tivity in the cause of temperance.
L am really proud chat live in 4 town
where we have such ministers; but am
sorry that Jasper. in the last week ::
Union cast such dark reflections on Rev.
Smith, for he does not deserve it and is
Justly Indignant that he is published to
the public as not being in sympathy with
the other ministers.
Those ministers whom Jasper has COM
pimented so highly ought by all means
to meet and pass a vote of thanks 10
Jasper for informing the public that they
are not backward in their efforts in try
ing to save our husbands and sons from
the deadly poison which Jasper, and
others Like him, would like to deal out
Last Sunday night some burglar broke
into the tannery of Messmore & Wonder
and stole at least $3.50 worth of kip leath-
| er. The proprietors say there is not
much money in such bargains.
Mother Gossip says there is to be {
wedding in our town next Thursday
evening. Yours, sc.