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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-01-05
The Bwindle on Improved Road so
sllas d. stearns RIses to Erplsin.

WEsToS, o., Dec. 10, 1871.
Ed. SENTINEL - Dear Sir, learned yester-
day morning, while on my way 10 Toledo, that
the editor OF the Perrysburg Journal had pub
lishsd an article taking Mr.. Wood, myself and
others to do for over charges for services on iu-
proved Road No. 80 &c. have had the honor
to be viewer on several Roads, and ithas always
been customary where the road was Of any length
and the viewers had To help to survey the road
carry chair, AK or anything that might be need
ed, and the work all done in one dag, to charge
for two DAYS. The report was made out on the
second day, which Is no small job In the case
referred to the law would allow each Of the
viewers 80 for services as viewers, and VI %
as char man and aXmsn which would make
"a. so and then we worked all day in the rain,
got wet To the skin and had TO make our report
the next day (which we hsve charged 1907. l
have known viewers on improved Roads, ride
through on the road, spend perhaps half the
time we did, and then meet next day, and make
their report and charge for two days. Now II
do two days work IN one and work all day In the
rain at that what is wrong about our charges.
| As for Mr.. Stafford, he is very muck mistaken,
when he saws he did not know anything about
| It. that Mr.. Wood bad the allowance Of time aud
made the charge &c. MIR. Wood (just as we
| were parting In the evening,) said " the view
ers "Shall allow you for loo days" and the
responce was at was not too much" considering
everything. Mr.. Stafford stood between MIR
Wood and myself, and know he must have
been very deaf just then II he did not hear. Mr
| S. perhaps wants Office, ! don't and | am not go
ing to throw the blame tif any) on others Z
screen myself. One favor wonld ask OF Ed
| tor Timmous, that when he engages in persona
matters which interest the people Of the COUNT
he will publish in the SENTINEL so that one viii
| not be under the necessity Of hunting the county
| oyer to end COPY Of his Chicago Journal.
Yours for the truth,
| s. ID. SraARNs.
To the observanl reader the above appolog
for fraud committed on the taxpayers, wouI
bo all sufficient. As Mr.. SrEARNs has shows
more courage in bis attempt to explain ava
such frauds than has yet been exhibited b
EvERs, we would recommend that he be promo
ted to editor in chisfof the Sen hnel.
The two letters below from citizens and Ia,
payers in the county, so fully ventiats tn
wonderful explanation that comment from US
| superluous,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-01-05
The Incoming and Retiring officers

COUNTY
A. D. Srsw ART, Esq, qualiied and entered
on his his duties on Tuesday last. Mr. STRw-
ART has been IN tho Clerks Office some two or
three years, aud is highly competent and hon
orsble mau, who will no doubt give satisfaction
in the performance Of his official duties.
Gao. WEDDELL, Esq, the retiring officer, has
filled the Office in manner unsurpassed by any
OF his predecessors, and in retiring carries with
him the confidence and respect Of all good cit-
zens. Through all the vexatious litigation Of
the county seat question, Mr.. WEDDKLL pursued
the even tenor Of bis way, showing no partiality
to either side, but dealt out justice to all having
dealings with him. We hail his return to Per.
rysburg with great satisfaction, and trust his
business operations here will be more profitable
and less perplexng than those duties which he
Las just rslinquished.
PUBLIC PROSECUTOR.
The retiring officer, Mr.. CANARY, is but little
known TO us and we are not aware OF any act o
his official life deserving special attention.
Col. join A. SHASNoS, qualified ant
took possession Of the Office on Tuesday. w
heartily congratulate the Col. on the position l.,
has attained. Although the emoluments Of Of
fee are small, yet lie has the opportunity Il
acquire in il that which will ultimately brinI
money, reputation and influence. With the
force of character and legal ability possessed b.
the Colonel we arc very sure he will max
the most efficient prosecutor we hayeIhad 70
many years.
SURVEYOR.
D. D. AxEs, ESQ.,, the retiring ,fticer, hu
proved himself to be the most efficient an
competent surveyor that this county has eve
had. He is both honest and an honorable mar
which, from the record Of the commissioner
Office we are sorry to say does not seem to be th
case with his successor.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-01-05
The Commissioner Appolnted.

Without waiting to ascertain the will Of the
people, the appointing power, the Auditor, Pro-
bate Judge and Reo,rter, filled the vacancy In
the Board Of Commissioners, caused BY The
death of Uncle EBER wfLsoS, on Tuesday last
by the selection OF Mr. REIN SKINNER Of Mid
dleton township.
EvKRs crows over the matter equal 10 pul.
let over her first egg. We have no space fo
com ment this week.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-01-05

Every newsdealer in Syracuse, New York,
has been Indicted and summoned to appear for
trial for "eIposing for sale and selling obscene
pictorial papers," This is step in the right
direction, and it is to bo regretted that a similar
policy is not adopted everywhere n reference to
the vending Of indecent literature.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-01-05

The Chicago Republican says: "If tho
Prince of Wales doesn't die we shall be u
three dollars and Thirty cents for compost
ton Of his obituary, besides the labor of ge tting
it up. He had, therefore, better expire and save
MS the disagreeable nee essity OF having our bill
included in the Alabama claims"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-01-05

The ChiIlicothe Adoertiser (Democratc) say 81;
F" The only opposition ITO Senator Shermanl
that appears upon the surface is that of :" town
sight" " Jim Ashley, who claims to have a fol-
lowing Of three Of four votes. He will certainly
not get Democratic vote, and the result win
undoubtedly be the re-electiop Of John Shsr-
man."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-01-05

In the suits of the State of Indiana brought by
the Attorney Gensral against JoHN D EVANS
and THOMAS p. MoCARrY, former State Audi.
tors, and NATHAN KMBALL aud JoHS j. MoR-
RIsoS. former State Treasurers, to recover
$4OO 900 which IT is alleged they aLstracted or
permitted 10 be abstraoted from the Treasury
the prosecution has gained the first important
step,.a the Court has overruled motions to strike
the cases from the docket on the grounds that
the Attorney General, and not the Auditor, was
made relator; and that the Attorney Geueral
brought the suits without the advice and consent
of the Governor. Itis now hoped that the guilty
party will speedily be brought to jnshce.g
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-01-05
TOLEDO ADVERTISEMENTS.
A. M. CRAFT, WlAM PA. PHILLIPS,
NEW YORK. AVO TOLEDO.
A, nj, GIRAFFE & co.
IO3 Summit Street.
TOLEDO, d.

In presenting ourselves to the citizens Of
Wood and adjoining counties, we desire to state.
that our Mr.. Graft resides permanently in New
York, by which means we are enabled to place
before our patrons the newest styles of goods,
as they appear, and by constantly watching the
market place upon our counters goods at pri-
ces far below those offered by any other house
in the north western part of Ohio.
Goods and prices speak more forcibIy than
boasting We therefore would be glad to send
yuo samples, and judge for yourselves.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-01-05

The wheeling (Ya.) L'clitJenoer, of Dee. 18Th
saws: "a young lady now i'll with smallpox
in this city recently received letter from sis
Ter in Pittsburgh, who wrote that she was then
.ick with the smallpox. Exactly eleven days
af,or the letter was received the young lady who
received il was taken with the disease. She
vas not exposed to 1t in any other way, and
.ss,a sseps to be no doubt thu tie eontagicn
rasc,mmvpiestsd by the letter.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-01-05

Narrow Escape.-H. A. HAMILTON. Esq,
and Capt. FRANK MILLER, were in Toiedo on
yesterday, and in the evening took the Perrys-
burg Accommodation train to return home. A
short distance this side of the bridge and before
the train had got under full headwsy, thereporI
ofa pistol or gun was heard near the train, and
bullet passed through the car windows within
few inches Of the faces Of the two gentlemen
above named, so close that some fractional pieces
Of glass was buried in the face Of Dr.. HAnIL-
TON. II is not known whether II was the result
Of an accident or done with murderous intent
The train did not stop.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-01-05

Gov. HAYES has selected JOIN L. MINER and
J. BRYANT WHLEER as Judges Of the Superior
Court in place Of Hon. BELLAMY STORRR and
Hon. ALPHoSso TAFT, resigned.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-01-05

A well-known justice Of the peace subscribed
IS to the relief fund yesterday, and returning
TO his off Immediately received that amount
for marrying couple. Thus is virture reward.
cd. Another man was requested to contribute,
mother-in-law bad come to stay a month with
him. Can anvone hesitate v hlch course to pur.
sul1 Nsrvi,k Bulletin.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-01-05
Masonic Election Of Officers. .-TonloG

Masonic Election Of Officers. -TOnIcg-
any Lodge, No. 451, at their last regular com-
munics.ion, installed the following officers.
w. MI. Black.
5. W.-M Legally.
J. WI. NJ Cunning.
Sec'y-E. Tuller.
Treas.--G. Kuder.
8. DR.. II. Alexander.
J. d "a. Pitcher.
Tyler--J, 4, Skinner.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-01-05
HOW rHR HnrsE DID II.

The House had no trouble at all. The reg
ular Republican nominees we're all chosen. com
menclng with N. H. Van Vorhes tor Speaker.
All the Republican members were present, ex-
cept Ely, of Lorain, while seven Democrats
we're absent. Powell, of Delaware, voted for
the Republican nominees throughout.
Gov. HAYES delivered his retiring message
which, like former documents from the same
sonroe, is plain, unpretentious and practical.
Gov. MOVES will be inaugurated on next
Monday, .and the election of U. s. Senator
will probably take place on Tuesday.
hepuoncan Legistutro vauvus "-o l.tSi~-'
evening and Hon. JOIN SIBERIAN received th,
nomination for reelection by vote of 81, TO Il
scattering, and on tue second ballot II to 4. Thi.
is equivalent to his election.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-01-05
The Ohio Legislature.

The organization of the Ohio Legislature on
Monday last was an occasion that drew togeth-
er large assemblage of spectators, the prin-
cipai attraction being the organization of the
Senate, in which body there were IS Republi-
cans and Is Democrats. How the organization
was effected is thus explained by special to
the Cincinnati Gazette
The Democrats had nominated full ticket
for the Senate offices and were able TO give
each man 1S votes, which was just what the
Republicans could give each of theirs. The
presiding officer (Lieutenant Governor Lee
gave the castiung vote in each case for the Re-
publican nomiuee. Senator Putnam, Of Ross,
Tried to raise a point of order against the right
of the Lieutenant. .Gvernor IN vote, but was i'm
mediately ruled down. Then there was fee
BILE effort to tilhuster upon the election Of First
Assistant Clerk but, as after the tenth ballot a
plurality is, under the. law, sufficient to eie It,
1t soon played out. A fter this the rest of the
Republican caucus nominees were chosen with
ont delaV
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-01-05

Bauer Mar garelta Moore Major
Burkhartt Chas. Mcdonald Grace
Brown Julius Perkins John
Chapman @. Robinson Lucy
Dixon Mrs Jane Shafer Martha A
Dixon Sam'l Scr0enk Maria
GaRo Wilson II Tiplady Rob't
Geiser John Waggoner Frank
GOlian Mrs. Cathsrine Kuemys John
UNAVAILABLE LETTERS.
Cha's l. Arnold Chicago, I'll
Jeremiah Daley, Bryan,O
Mrs Gevinner, Ann Arbor, Mich
Mrs Phcbs Ann Simmons, Perrysburg
e. d. RossT =. NJ.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-01-05

Advertised Letters.-The following ID
the list Of letters uncalled for, and remaining ia
the Post Ofice at Perry sburg, ohio, JANUARY
IL 1870.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-29

PAGE.
acknowledgements.
3-Advertisements-Ma
3-Marriages and Deaths Continued from Second
very at
Emeute: Details OF the InsurrectiOn In Au-
burn State Prison-Aquatic: The Amateur
Championship OF Harlem River for Four Oar
Shells = Brooklyn Affairs = The National
Game-Important Railroad Settlement-"Ad-
mral 0'Keefe"Msad Suicide Of Merchant.
Ministry on the Ballot in England and the
Prospect for the Reormers'-Amusemen
Announcements.
5-The Alabama Claims History of the Proceed.
ings of the Arbitration Court During Thurs
day and Friday June q aud %; The British
ton-Preparing for the Fourth OF July in
Paris-The War in Mexico-Cuba: Reported
Surrender Of Insurgents-Ihe Edgar Stew
art-Bloody Riot in Peru-News from Wash
ington-Business Notices.
6-Stokes: Examination OF Witnesses Continued;
Further History of the Shooting; Fisk's Coach
man on the Stand; Counsel for the Prisoner
Developing Their Line OF Defence-Interest-
ing Proceedings In the New York and Brook
Chdrcns Picnic.
acknowledgements.
Candidates for ..Holy Orders, Our Future
Female Teachers; The Archbishop at Manhat-
tanvle-The Labor Crisis: Another Day Of
Judges-rhe Weather in the City-The Elec-
toral College Under the New Apportionment-
Ben Wade on the Situation-The Richmond
IIot EAuIutliOu-ATt nOuOTcu Ill
Newark-RarOad Accident at Point Plea
sant-Cuba: The Failure OF the Spaniards TO
Suppress the insurrection; Spanish Official
in League with the Insurgents.
9GCuba Continued from Eighth Pagel-Fnancial
and Commercial: Rapid Rise in Government
Bonds; Money Firmer; Resumption Of Specie
Shipments; New COnundrum in Ere-The
Red Men: Adjournment OF the General COun-
cil-The New Board OF Pharmacy-Appont-
ment OF Judge Quinn as School Trustee-The
Death OF James Dougherty-Deirium Tremens
and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
1O-The Jubilee: A Day OF Disappointment to the
New England Politicians; Greeley Not Pres
ent-iale College-Long Branch Raccs-Mys-
tic Park Races-Wonderful Escape from
Death-Army and Navy Understanding In
Observation-Disclosures
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-29
Little Johnny O'Kccfe, the Newsboy
Admiral.

Admiral.
It often happens that great expectations end
in small realzations; but that, in effect, proves
only that we must not always build our nests
in the top of the highest trees. There are GER
tain measures, however which, when they
enter into calculations, always give good
showing for balance on the right side of our
hopes and such are those which must be con-
sidered in the case of the black-headed, gray
eyed newsboy, O'Keefe, who won in competitive
examination on Thursday right to the nomi-
nation for the naval cadetship from the Fifth
Congressional district of New York. It was
bold and brave democratic idea of Congress
man ". r. Roberts TO throw this nominatiQp
5peh to the boy from the public schools in his
district who might win it. Civil service re-
form has been attempted in q great many
ways, and although no reform Of this kind
has been suggested for the navy the service
will be none the worse for some such hardy
blood as John OKeefe may bring into it
This is not exactly the occasion to run
into ecstasies over what the newsboy may
achieve for himself and his country in the
future, nor to call over the names of those
mighty movers Of men whose early days were
those of struggle obscurity and want. Johnny
O'Keefe may be thrown out, though we doubt
it, in the examinations, and he may return TO
work in his uncle's tobacco factory, perhaps,
and his song through life be the story of what
might have been. Yet eminently within
the range of possibilities is the future that
rises like the pages in fairy tale or an old
sea ballad. He may pass through his cadet
ship at Annapolis with all the honors, having
demonstrated his prowess among his quarrel
some messmates with the muscles of his arm.
as well as the readiness Of his mind sznong tho
the mysteries of mathematics and navigation.
Then he may be assigned to ship-of-war
and carry himself in modesty and manliness
until he gains the wardroom. A war may
arise Though God forbid) and the O'Keefes
and the Porters and Rowans have lots of grim
work in hand The O'Keefe may find him.
self the saviour of the country some
fine morning and just the man for .
strong POLITICAL party to rally round
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-29
Rumorcd European Conference on tn
International.

Rumored European Conference On the
International.
Last year about this time the idea was SO.
riously entertained that the meeting between
the Austrian and German Emperors, at Gastein,
related in some way to the International The
work of the Paris Commune, and the part
which portion Of the members of the Inter-
national played in the struggles Of the second
siege spread alarm throughout Europe. 1t was
very natural, then, when Kaiser William and
Emperor Francis Joseph, with their right-hand
men, Bismarck and Beust, met at the little
Austrian watering place Of Gastein, according
to agreement, that the Workingmen's Inter-
national Society should occupy some portion of
their attention. If anything was done in this
direction the secret has been well kept Once
more we hear of some contemplated ac-
ton by the governments Of Europe regard
ing the International A Berlin semi
official journal has recently brought the ques-
ton on the tapis. It says that there is q pro-
posal issued by the Berlin Cabinet to the vari-
GUS Powers of Europe calling for Congress
to consider the social question. This is not
the first time that this rumor has gained cir
culation. 1t was circulated once before pos
sibly by way of feeler-Bismarck works that
way at times, it is said-and then denied.
Recently it appeared again, and in o more
authoritative way, and no contradiction has
followed. Berlin is spoken Of as the place
where the Convention will be held If it is
really contemplated, and at Germanys solicita-
ton, it is more than probable that there will
be vacant chairs in that Convention. England.
we feel sure, will not join in what may prove
o crusade against the International. France
will hesitate ere she embarks upon such sea
of troubles. Austria will heartily go in, and
so will poor, weak Spain, which country has
already issued circular calling for the very
action now contemplated, but which scarcely
any government gave heed to. Russia will
possibly participate, unless governed by Che
conviction that she is able to manage her own
affairs in her own way; and Italy, whose unity
is not yet complete will join in at the bidding
of her new ally. The unsettled state of the
labor market, the discomfort among the work
ing classes on account Of time and pay, and
the heavy flow of emigration, especially from
Germany are fast exercising influences re-
curing attention. Should the conference,
if it ever assemblies, inquire seriously and
thoughtfully into the great question now
agitating the working classes it may be the
means of much good, but should it resolve
to have recourse to the stamping OUT pro-
cess, to crush the International, it may
kindle fame which it will find it difficult to
extinguish.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-29
Light I'm tho East-Japan and the
Future Of Asia.

The remarkable revolution that has taken
place within few years and is still going on
in Japan will be one of the most interesting
epochs in the history of the world. Occurring
in our own days. and when the mind is
crowded with the astonishing events of modern
progress and of this fast age, we are apt to lose
sight Of what is transporting in Asia. At least,
people generally are not likely to realize at
once the Importance of the movements in
that part of the world. The future historian,
however, will comprehend the Importance OF
the revolution which commenced only few
years ago and which has made such won
derful strides. There is nothing in his
tory comparable to it. One of the
Oldest nations Of Asia, isolated for thousands
Of years from Western civilization and almost
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-29

Mr. Harrison wants Throughout his elab-
crate and able essay there is mani
fest . lingering liking for the pres
the august accomplishments of royalty. In
another part of his essay Mr.. Harrison tells us
that England, Gin the truest sense of the word,
is and has long been q republic, though
most imperfect republic it must be allowed
The republican form, the object of such hopes
and such fears, is important enough; but it is,
after all, matter of administrative adjust
ment" When the merits and dement's of the
republican form Of government are being so
freely discussed in England-when the Ballot
bill is allowed to pass both houses with SO little
resistance, and when the republic is so sue
cessfully working its way to favor on the other
side of the British Channel the young Giant
of the West meanwhile alarming the nations
Of the Old World by his rapid increase of bulk
and power, it is not unreasonable to conclude
that Great Britain is on the verge of another
great political crisis. For some years past
the work Of reform has been going on with
unwonted rapidity. The ballot box cannot
fail to give the masses more confidence in
themselves. and so to add strength to the
reform movement. If the republic is to 60 on
towards perfection the next point of attack
must be the law Of entail, the Established
Church or the House of Lords. All are
bound to suffer; and it will be difficult for
any amount of foresight and precaution to
avert what seems impending doom. The ballot
in England must be regarded as fresh
popular gain.
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nom contact with the outside world, bound
up with STRONG prejudices, and. like China,
despising the people Of other parts Of tbs
world Is inferior, this nation has all at onos
thrown of its exclusivensss. pride and preju-
dice, and has opened its arms to Western civil
zation and progress. Light has burst through
the long ages of darkness and proud isolation
and the japanese now are eager to copy what
ever they find good or suitable in other nations.
and the United States will soon be signed,
for we learn from Washington that i'm
portant dispatches in favor Of completing
the treaty have just arrived from Japan
for the Embassy In this county. Il
Is thought the work on the treaty
VIII be concluded in the middle of July, and
then the Embassy will leave for London. This
treaty VIII tend to the progress of the Japanese
empire in civilization, and will improve our
relations with it vastly. Indeed, the sur
prising strides that have been made within
the last few years are due chiefly to the inter-
course of Japan with the United States.
China will follow Japan in ths way OF pro
gress before long The whole Of the Mon
golian empires of the East are destined to be
revoluionized and to assirnilate more and
more to our superior civilization. In thin
revolution the American republic must exer-
else great influence. and we should steadily
keep in view the vast commercial advantages
which will open to us as these populous ma
tons of Asia become more friendly and adopt
our ideas and habits.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-29
HERALD SATURDAY 49, 1872-wrrH SUPPLEMENT

nearly century ago. II they treat the barn,
calliope organ, piano, snvils and committees in
the same manner the verdict of the world win
be, Served them right" Now, with all the
ingratitude that Boston has shown the
metropolis of America, we heap Goals of fire
upon the heads of the Back Bay Athenians by
offering them magnanimously the above
valuable suggestions.