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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-06-07

and private contributions were offered in
abundance and gratefully received. AL.
though the pride of the native officials
withheld them from soliciting aid from
strangers, they gladly accepted the little
that the foreign residents of Yeddo
were able to offer. The people of
Yokohama held meeting upon the sub
iect, and, after an elaborate investigation,
decided that, inasmuch as the authorities
had supplied food for 10000 people, leav-
ing Only 5000 unprovided for, they found
1t unnecessary to interfere further than TO
express their deepest sympathy" For
this heartless Indifference sluggish
shame is just now beginning to appear,
but the time has gone by when any aid
could be of practical benefit, even if any
were contemplated, which is not probable.
The entire pecuniary loss by this fire is
estimated at over one million and a half
of dollars. Eight persons were killed
outright and some fifty others were des-
perately wounded The list of houses
destroyed includes seventeen large Gov
ernment offices, sixty temples, two hun
dred and eighty-seven small public offices,
and A, 753 private dwellings, shops, etc.
With all its frequent devastations by fire,
plaques, and earthquakes but two great
public calamities have occurred in Yeddo
since the time of its foundation. - Yedd0
Cor ~ Y. Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-06-07
soldiers Aolnestead'9

The recent passage 0l' Soldiers
Homestead bill has produceHa demand
from thousands of TN. .Yai7Sti.iS' of the war
for information concerning the, location,
extent and character of the public lands
subject to the provisions of the law, and
that information il is the aim of this let
ter, as far as possible, to supply.
The main provision, and most import
ant, of the law is that which provides
that, instead of the five years actual res
idenc0 that was required under the pre-
yious law before title could be given,
the time any soldier was in the service is
to be deducted from that time, and the
residence required is made so much the
shorter as a soldier was in the army.
Thus soldier who served three years
will have to remain upon his land but
two years to secure patent; he who
served two years only three, and he who
served one year four, and so on.
There is another provision, which was
intended to give TO soldiers the right to
enter lands through some other person
acting for them, which would save TO
such as might find such agency convent
ent personal location and entry OF the
lands they might desire, but this Is a
doubtful advantage, and, from present
appearances, more likely to be taken ad'
vantage of by spectators toslock up lands
than by honest soldiers desiring to settle
on homesteads.
The amount of lands subject to the pro
visions of this new law are enormous, as
will be seen by reference to the tabulated
statement for the different States, which
will he found below. The extent which
is really available for present or early set
tement is much more limited, because
many of tie lands are too remote from
settlements and too inaccessible To be
suitable for homestead pre-emption for
several years to come. II readers not
familiar with the geography OF the West
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-06-07

His threats of coming every day In
creased the clerks alarm, and he thought
It best TO be rid of such customer as
soon as possible.
every we'll" said he forcing smile.
ats very small affair, any way"
"Of course, F" replied Leonidas, with a
happy coincidence of opinion. Have
you got such a useful trifle as penknife
about youg"
The clerk looked rather savage at this,
and felt as if a carving.knlfe would have
been more serviceable just then. He
thought of Felix Larkin and John Glass,
but with heroic selfcommand he smoothed
down the bristles of his indignation and
presented his penknife. Leonidas took it
and commenced pairing and cleaning his
nails, apparently unconscious of being
the "cynosure of neighboring eyes"
Jack" shouted the clerk fiercely, put
another cord of pickles and another
mountain of bread on the table out there,
and see that we take an extra gallon of
milk after this !"
eyes, sir" shouted Jack; "sure not to
forget it,
''Thank you, sir" said Leonidas return
ing the penknife. "Oh,. by the way, l
suppose you don't care about that even
ing paper out there. There's an article
in it am anxious to preseTve-a money
article"
"Jack," cried the clerk, biting his lip in
despair, "hand this gentleman the even
ing paper
rYes, sir" exclaimed Jack, runping
and presenting the paper to Leonidas
with as much alacrity as if waiting upon
the Grand Duke.
"Jack," said Leonidas familiarly, "now,
I'll trouble you for a bit of your tobacco" "
And Leonidas helped himself literally,
81 shall be around again tomorrow"
said Leonidas, ''but must go now aHd
attend to my city accounts" And waiv-
ing his hand gracefully to the clerk, he
left the establishments
Ground again? Heaven prevent him?"
said the clerk, as he disappeared.
"He didn't pay for the toothbrush"
said Jack, land washed his-ah here he
comes again"
81 say, my friend, it's just beginning
to rain" said Leonidas, popping his head
in at the door. "Can'E you lend me an
umbrella? In again, you know, tomor
row."
"Umbrella9 No, sir, haven't got any.
| say, you didn't pay for the tooth
| brush"
"The toothbrush Toothbru-Oh, no,
so didn't, did l? Well, the fact was,
you see, tried it, but the bristles were
altogether too soft. | like your hash,
however; / could live on that hash.
Good-by! In again tomorrow"
And again waving his hand gracefully
and shaking out his clean, wet handker-
chief, Leonidas Lunch departed in the
direction of Printing House Square.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-06-07
Miscellaneous Reading.
THE OLD NEWS GRANT MEETING.
ny JOHN II. HAYES.

ny JOHN II. HAYES.
WE'LL wife, we've had meetln' at the school
house on the hill,
And was chosen Chairman to keep the old men
But found couldn't do it each man down his
And shout with all he voice he had, "Im goin' in
for Grartin
things had been donei
How the nations debt had melted like the snow
We said' to keep It melt do better thing we
'Than 70 stick and hang together, and all go in for
Grant.
We all looked through spectacles upon the
Then drew the veil Of. CHARITY oer giant Summers
We said "we like yoi, Sumner, but go your way
Then made the school house echo with a rousing
shout for Grant.
We didn't have much charity for Trumbull or for
They stand around thoparty gate pair of snarl.
Their speeches cannot harm us, nor make Grant
toe their mark
He's an old GdlenO, sanncr, and knows how to han
die BARK.
We talked about Grants smokin'-we thought it
To vote that out OF Office we might vote worse
. And, seen we were smokers, 'twouldn't do for us
to rant,
So we lit our pipes together and smoked the health
of Grant
In the days of the rebellion none OF us could go
to fight,
But we read from morn till evening how he bat
tied for the right;
He has been the nations servant in the days Of
peace and war,
And treason melts before him like the smoke from
his cigar.
After I'd adjourned the meetin gave each the
friendly grips
We, every one, determined to stand by the war
tried ship;
We will not topple over, we will not even slant,
But put Our canes down firm and strong, and stand
up straight for Grant.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-06-07

~ The Lewiston CMe.) Journal says the
Democracy of that section of the Pine Tree
State are unit for Greeley, and this is their
reasoning: "We go for Greeley because it
is the only chance we have of getting into
power; and we believe that when elected by
us, he will change his course and become
practically Democrat, as we have noticed
that men are usually nodded by those who
elect them to Office; and our votes must elect
him if he is elected at all"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-06-07

~ Horace Greeley made an address last
fall before the Trumbull County (Ohio) Agri-
cultural Society. He is doubtless sorry for
it. In that speech he said: 81 saw, the
other day, a suggestion that I would prob
ably be the best Democratic candidate to
run against General Grant for President.
thought that about the most absurd thing
ever heard or read. If the Democratic party
were called upon to decide between Grant
and myself, know that their regard for
what they must call principle would induce
nine.tenths of them to vote against me.
Why9 l am a decided enemy of that party,
even in its most respectable aspects"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-06-07

AT an exhibition by the pupils of the
institution at New York fer the instruc-
ton of deaf mutes given on a recent
evening, the different classes showed
great proficiency in the rudimental Eng
lish branches, and what was much more
wonderful The elder pupils rendered sew
eral short recitations with fiuency and
distinctness. From this it would seem
that the term "deaf and dumb is likely
to become obsolete, deafness no longer
being an insurmountable obstacle to intel
ligible articulation.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-06-07

~ Col. j. W. Forney, in a sharp editorial
note, calls the New York Tribune to account
for false dispatch from Washington, pur-
porting to give the substance of an interview
between Col. Foney and President Grant.
He says he is for Grant and Victory, first, last
and every time.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-06-07

~ A compositor, now in the Office Of the
Newark IN. j. Advertiser, once asked Mr..
Greeley's influence to procure Government
clerkship in Washington. "Can you saw
wood ?" queried the philosopher, eyes,
sir" falteringly replied the applicant. "Then
stay away from Washington" was the only
further remark vouchsafed. The compositor
now tenders the same advice to Mr.. Greeley,
"no matter whether he can saw wood or
mot
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-06-07

icy The Detroit Post says; civilian H.
Seward, the Oldest of living American states
men, and, Notwithstanding some mistakes,
the most illustrious, has pronounced himself
earnestly In favor Of the reelection Of Presi-
dent Grant"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-06-07

~ The New York World is anxious to
ascertain how much strength Mr. Greeley can
bring over to the Democracy from the Re
publican party before it accepts his candi-
dacy. 'In this State" remarks the World, "Mr.
Greeley has hardly a corporal's guard OF Re-
publican supporters, whereas there are null
titudes of Democrats who cannot be per-
suaded to vote for him under any circum'
81 ~
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-06-07

saay" The Nation says the better class of
Southern whites "look upon Mr. Greeley as
a ridiculous old fool, and for that reason
will do their best to install him at the White
House, as bitter, revengeful joke" On
the other hand, Wendell Phillips says, If
Greeley enters the White House, JEFF. Davis
will be as truly part of the Administration
as Seward was in Lincoln's day" This
would indeed be ga bitter, revengeful
joke" but it would end in new attempt
at secession, which would have to be put
down at the expense of more blood and
more treasure. On the whole, the opinion
seems to be almost unanimous, equally with
the friends and foes of Mr.. Greeley, that
his election would be terrible calamity
Inter- Ocean.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-06-07

ern States and Territories land very few
persons have definite knowledge OF iO
will, as they read, have before them any
recently published map of the United
States, the information contained in the
following statements will be rendered
much more definite than otherwise
The approximate area of public land In
the States and Territories remaining un-
disposed of, is as follows
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-06-07

The average income of teachers OF
primary schools in Prussia is two hundred
and fifty dollars.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-06-07
~ He Accepts

t5y- He Accepts.
With downcast eyes and modest smile
Oursimple peasant hears their choicei
Stands ,pn i've Mt hi plow While,
And frankly us gives vUice'
"Do aeceptf Dear friends and kind,
Your tmrl, y al susta MS me YETI
Office n yer have declin'd,
Ard never will, you he'."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-06-07
A Female Navigator.

THE latest heroine who has come be-
fore the public is Mrs. Clifford, of Stock
ton, Maine, who has just brought to port
the brig Abbie Clifford, after enduring
the vicissitudes of weather, health and
climate. The Abbie Clifford is brig
owned by Clifford Smith, and others, that
left Pernambuco on the 9th of March,
bound for New York, with cargo of
sugar. While at Pernambuco the yellow
fever was at its height, and the crew were
all taken sick, and the steward, T. T. Fay,
of Stockton. Maine, died. The rest of
the crew recovered, and, after getting a
clean bill of health, they started home
ward bound. Before they had been many
days at sea the pestilence broke out afresh,
and the first victim seized was seaman
of the name of Gustave johnson, who
eventually succumbed, and was buried on
the 1st of April. The captain, a native
of Stockton, Maine, of the name of Cliff
ford, was then taken sick and died on the
5th of April, and on the 9th of the same
month, the first officer, Allen Smith, of
Steep Falls, Maine, also fell a victim to
the same disease. 1t was at this time that
the energy of woman was brought to
light, for Mrs. Clifford, who had also
been confined to her bed by yellow fever,
on the death of her husband came out on
deck and undertook to navigate the ship.
Mrs. Clifford is woman of small stature,
pleasing face lit up with pair of spark
ling eyes, radent with intelligence
and fire. When the time came that she
was called upon to preserve the lives of
those on board, she was found equal to
the task, and nobly did her duty. Onthe
voyage home, Mrs. Clifford was assisted
by Mr.. Hitchborn, of Stockton, Me-, the
second mate, an intelligent boy, who
quickly learnt from her the Tudiments of
navigation, and proved of invaluable as
sistance during the voyage home. They
crossed the line on the 9th of April and
met with favorable weather up to Cape
Hatteras, where they fell in with heavy
weather. Here the seamanship Of the
second mate was brought into reuuisition,
and, encouraged by the presence or the
late Captains wife, who was always on
deck, they passed through the storm with
only some trifling damages.
The Abbie Clifford arrived off Staten
Island on Sunday evening, and is still in
Quarantine owing to the yellow fever
As soon as the vessel comes up to dock,
Mrs. Clifford will return to her friends at
Stockton, Me, carrying with her the
heartfelt gratitude of the seamen of the
Abbie Clifford, who owe their lives to her
energyland presence of mind.-Ne,o York
Herald.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-06-07

German journals state that Strasbourg
is to be surrounded by a girdle of
eighteen forts, at an average distance of
one mile from the enceinte of the town.
Two of these, to the northwest of the
city, have been already begun by the con-
tractors engaged, and are to be finished
by April, 1875. The remainder will be
begun when these are completed, the
total Gd% ln0g eeng oes estimated at S from
ali the forts are finished the old fcrtifica-
tions will be demolished.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-06-07

esg@ "Grant, however, remained at ns
head-undismayed, u'shdkeh, wHerlo1e' -
Greeley's Americdn Conflict h"' Z, p' ooS'
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-06-07

George Sand is az work upon Life
Of Christ"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-28
Nelson, Oplatek, Pond, Stanton, Stinson,
ratman, Thompson, YOrke-30.

Nielsen. Oplatek, Pond, Stanton, StinsOn,
: Catman, Thompson, Yorke-3o.
n Carried.
II BY unanimous consent, Mr. Thompson, OF
81. Tammany, introduced, according to pre-
gious notice, House bill No. 325, an act to
amend and re-enact sections eleven, twelve
thirteen, fifteen. twenty-six, thirty-three
Ind thirty eight, and to repeal sections one,
Two, three, four, five, six, seven, elght' hihe'
ten, thirty-six and thirty-seven OF the regis
tration law, which was read.
Under a suspension of the constitutional
rule the bill was placed upon its second read
ing. and referred to the committee OF the
whole.
TWAS ordered to be printed, and made
&tbe special order of the day for next Satur-
day at p. NJ.
Mr.. Carr. of De Soto, moved to reconsider
the vote making the bill the special order
OF the day for Saturday, and referring it to
!xthe committee of the whole.
81 Mr. Thompson, Of st. Tammany, moved
TO Law the motion to reconsider on the table,
and on that motion demanded yea and
NAV vote, seconded by Mr.. Moncure, of
Caddo.
The roll was called, with the following
result:
Yeas-Baker, Barker, Broussard, BRYAN,
Butler. Chachere, Darby, Durio, Ellis,
Fontelieu. Gaddis. Garstkamp, Viii
liam Harper, Hyams, johnson, Ken
ner. Killen. kinsella, La Saliniere
sIaurent, II. Lott, j. b. Lott, Marvin, Nc
Farland, Meadows. Moncure, Oplatek, Pond,
Stanton, Stinson, Tatman, Thompson, Tu-
ssreaud. f. Williams, II. Williams, Worrall
SYOrke-36.
Nays-Abel, Bentley, Blunt, Brown. Carr
crawford, Dariusburg. Davidson, Davis,
sDemas Devices, Deslonde, Faulkner
Floy6, Gardner, p. Harper, Mahoney, Mar
win, Matthews, McCarty, Moore, MOrphy,
Morris, Murray ,Ong, Overton, Quinn, Raby,
Riley, Ringgold, Sartain, SOuer, Stamps
4 TounOir, Verrett, Washington (Assumption)
Washington (Concordia), Young-3S.
y And the vote was recOnsidered.
i Mr.. Carr, of De Soto, moved to refer the
tbill to the Committee on Registration, and
on that motion called the previous question.
The main question was ordered, and the
bill was referred accordingly.
Upon motion Of Mr.. Davidson, of Liv-
ingston, the House was declared adjourned
until II NJ. on Monday.
WILLIAM VIGERS,
Chief Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-28

DELTA INSURANCE COMPANY.
OFFICE CORNER CARONDELET AND COMMON
STREETS, NEW ORLEANS.
CAPITAL STOCK DEPARTMENT.
Shares 100 each. Annual interest dividends ten
per cent.
PREMIUM DEPARTMENT.
All dividends to Stockholders payable in Cash.
FIRE, MARINE and RIVER policies issued by this
Company at Current Rates OF Premiums.
TRUSTEES:
A. Baldwin, c. J. Leeds, L. II. Gardner,
G. P. Blancand, +. Laborde, J. Lapene,
A. Elmer Bader A. II. DMeZa, O. Hopkins
o. Bercier, Emile Dupre, c. H. Moulin,
A. Tertrou, John Brunaso, W. B. COrger,
B. Huff. d. Bouligny, E. BOrdelos,
K. W. Theurer A. Palacio. T. L. Arey
NJ A. dc Lizard, T. NJ. Simmons Joseph Alex,
(. Ganucheau.
OFFICERS
Z. GANUCHEAC, President.
A. BALDWIN, Vice President.
L. W. BAQUIE Secretary.
oc31 6m
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INSURANCE.
NEW ORLEANS MUTUAL
INSURANCE ASSOCIATION,
Office. No. 10 Exchange Alley.
SECOND ANNUAL STATEMENT.

In conformity with their charter the insurance
Association publish the following statement:
Premiums for the year ending thirty-hrst OF De-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-28

The Galveston Ne,rs publishes the partic-
ulars of the wrecking of the schooner Will
liam Tell, with shingles from Orange, on the
bar at Galveston a lew days ago. The cap
tain, two passengers Ia gentleman and lady
and one of the crew were drowned or died
from cold and exposure. A man named
jackson one of the crew, was saved.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-28

At special meeting of the Board of Directors,
held OH the sixth of January, 1872 it was resolved
that an interest of TEN PER CENT per annHm on
the capital paid in, and a dividend of THIRTY FIVE
PER CENT on the net earned partici pating premi-
ums be paid Oh and after the fifteenth OF February
next in cash, to stockholders who have paid their
subscription in full, and by credits on stock notes
of subscribers, on which balances are due.
1t was furthermore resolved, that stockholders
will have to pay, the fifteenth of February next
all balances then remaining due their stock
notes. G. CAVAROC, President.
q. LANAUx Secretary.
DIRECTORS:
Charles Cavaroc, 5. Cambon
Chs. de Ruyter, arthur Poincy,
A. Richard J. Egli,
Leon Haas, Jr. S. Witt,
Eff Motion. Leon Queyrouze,
W. Agar. A. Thibaut.
ja9 I'm
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GUARDIAN MUTUAL LIFE lNsUR-
ASCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK.
Established n 1889.
ALL POLICIES NON-FoGFHITaBLR.
CASH Oh THIRD NOTE PREMIUMS.
NO NOTES REQUIRED.
Las, Cash Dividend Fifty Per Cent.
Cash assets over. &2,eoo,VH
Policies in force. L0,V",V"
Annual income. 100000
Losses pad since 1859. OtJ,tVo
OFFICERS:
VII PECKHAM, President
". T. HOOKER, Vice President
L. MCADAM, Secretary and Actuary.
g. L. FILDRIKAR, Superintendent Of Agencies.
DIRECTORS:
a.
John J. Crane President Bank of Republic.
William NJ. vermilye, Banker, Wall street (Ver-
milye L Coz.
Charles g. lockwood, Cashier Newark Banking
Company.
Hon. George OPdyk e1 Mayor Of New York
Minot c. Morgan, Banker.
Thomas Riguey firm Thomas Rigrey Co.
BENJAMIN B. Sherman, Treasurer New York Steam
Sugar Refining Company.
Aaron Arnold firm Arnold Constable Co.
Richard q. Browne, of Wetmore 4 Browne, lawyers
E. v. Haughwont, firm " Haughwont 4 Co.
William Wilkens firm W. Wilkens Co
julius H. Pratt, Merchant.
William W. Wright, Merchant.
Charles J. Starr Merchant.
William Allen, Merchant.
Georgew. Cuyler, Banker, Palmyra, New York.
George T. Hope, President Continental Fire In,
surance Company.
John H. Sherwood, Park Place,
Walton H. Peckham, corner Fifth avenue aud
Twenty-third street, New York.
William T. Hooker Wall street.
| Edward H. Wright, Newark, New Jersey
| George w. Farlee, Lawyer.
| W. L. Cogswell, Merchant.
JOSEPH MAGNFR,
| Manager for Louisiana and Texas, No. l5s Common
street. New Orleans. felS ~
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The Board OF Directors have resolved to pay Six
per cent interest on the outstanding Certificates Of
Profits, on and after the second Monday of Febru.
ary 1871 also fifty per cent On the balance Of the
.crip of the year 1858, payable On and after the
third Monday in March, 1871, and they have fur
Their declared dividend of ten per cent on the
net cared Participating Premiums for the year
ending December 81, 1870, for which certificates
will be issued on and after the twentieth day Of
March Iext
THOMAS SLOO, President.
JOHN 9. GAINES Vice President.
THOMAS ANDERSON, Secretary.
DIRECTORS:
John G. Gainea, E. J. Hart,
B. BiscOe, Henry Renshsw
l. N. Marks, w. &. Seymour,
J. Weis IS. venables,
w. Kent Richard Flower,
Hugh Wilson Thomas Sloo.
iAH ~
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STATE OF LOUISIANA, /
Parish of Orleans, City of New Orleans.)
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this sixth
day of January, 1872. -
Notary Public.