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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-07-27
POOL SELLING IN THE CITY.

There was large attendance last night at the
pool rooms, and speculation was quite brisk on
the races OF to-day. Thomas Exchange was
Gro wded at an early hour, and the pool seller was
Kept busy attending to the wants of mis- Gus
toners. The following pools were sold during the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-07-27

dfved fe1ched the woman mp made ner hoId on 70
the bow OF tue elgnt and then dived after the man.
brought him TO tae surface and held him until
sstance arrived. The crew, Of course, lost the
race and bets. but Tor his daring conduct Harden
will be presented wsth a testimonial OF the value
OF seven gulneas, subscribed on the spot.n
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-07-27

AND THE CARRIE S. WIN FIRST CLASS PRIZES.
The second annual regatta of the hudson River
Yacht Club took place yesterday afternoon. The
following boats were entered for the race:-
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-16

He has also. in connection with the Restau
rant, fioe LODGINGS for the weary.
1tf PABLO LAYEAGA
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-03-16

DlRTIEs WISHING TO LEASE OR PUR-
chase Lots in the town of Winne-
mucea, are hereby notified that all ap-
plications for the same, or on business
relating thereto, should be addressed to the
undersigned at Sacramento, where they will
receive prompt attention.
90 Those occupying lands belonging to the
company, without having bought or leased
the same, are also notified to attend to the
matter without delay, and avoid trouble.
nol5tf ID. Ii. HASKELL.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-05
The Mass Convention system.
LOUISVILLE, JAoKsoN TOWNSHIP, !
MarchtIat 1875


Ma. EDITOR "A fellow who calls him
self "High Private" has been pretending
to write to You from this township, against
sNy change in the Republican Conventions
In our county.
Now, Mr.. Editor, 1t seems to me a little
too thin, for man who lives In an another
county, ns High Private does, to undertake
to run the politics of Wood county. And
It seems to me little unfair for him to
pretend that he is giving the views Of re-
publicons in our township when their views
arc Just the opposite, Most Of the republi-
cans here think that holding Mass conven-
tions is not the best way 20 nominate candi-
dates, and they are anxious TO see a change
We think that the republican party ought
to choose its own candidates, and when DEM
ocrats come into our Mass conventions and
have just as much to say as republicans,
il is time for n change.
don't think IL Ia worth while to answer
all that High Private says in his letters.
lie pretends to be very anxious about the
intcrests Of the republican party, but don't
think he can care mach about them, for
IL he did he would not have gone TO the
Sentinel Office two years ago last fall and
printed bogus republican tickets Just to
beat some OF the republican candidates, he
cause they didn't happen TO think as he did
about the county scat question. II High
Private will attend to his own affnirs we will
try 10 take care o. the republican party in
jackson township. A. REPUBLICAN,.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-05

The editor Of the PerrYsburg JomHM has
just discovered that there nrS leagues" IN
this country and lie Is mad. Mr.. Timmons
was we'll pleased with the Union League" a
few years ago when II was building up the Re-
publican party at the expense Of tue country -
d fmes DemOerot.
The Union or other league did not "build
up" the Republican party, nor was the
same built up at the expense Of the country,
but existed and still exists Of the Union olo-
ment thereof to protect and defend it. The
so-called union league was an open exprcs-
sion Of those at home TO cheer their friends
who were supprcssing the rebellion, which
came from the excitement at the time, and
was no secret oath-bound confederacy
Perhaps the Democrat can enter a defence
for secret political combinations in this
country?
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-05
The Wood Comfy Seat.

II is certainly right that the people of a
county should be permitted to arrange
their local affairs, as far as possible, to suit
their own convenience, and no good reason
can be assigned for refusing them the privi-
lege OF saying where they want their
county scat. The constitution provides the
way by which the people may settle such
questions, and when a reasonable per cent.
OF the voters OF county ask for an enab-
ling act, the Legislature has no right, al
though possessing the power, to refuse their
request. The people must not be treated
as suppliants, begging for the act; but as
sovereigns, demanding it, For three
years one-halfof the voters of Wood county,
have been demanding an enabling act, and
the Legislature has persistently refused to
pass il, and even now they receive il most
grudgingly. That is not, right. The con-
stitution never contemplated the exercise
of such discretionary power by the Legisla-
ture in cases Of that character. 1t Is an
imposition upon the people which can in
no way be excused. We hope our neigh
bors may be able to conduct the contest in
friendly spirit and that the result may
prove satisfactory and advantageous to The
interest OF the cOunty.-IoLcdO Blade.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-05
JoTrINGs BY THE WAYSIDE.
FREpsntek crrr, Mp Feb. "a, 1875.

FREDgRiek Ctrr, MD Feb. %, 1875.
Ed. JorRSAL;--L,st Monday 22l inst. was
extremely hne, with a beautiful warm sunshire
which melted the tnow rapidly and continued
so ll,,wednehdav, when the leo embargo which
had closed so many soaporls was raised. This
was hailed with Delight bT the people In the vi.
einily Of fillmore, - now tho lovers Of oysters
have a prospect of a feast nnce more. Fur the
last few weeks mono were caught In the Chesa.
peAke bav, anil prices advanced from ten TO ff.
tr cents per bushel in the whole she'll.
Tho melting Of the srow, accompanied by
more or less rain, "a ed lie streams very high
in few hours, and thick ice being broken in
many places gnrged and rai,sl thu water still
higher.
In York, Pa, on Wednesday evening last
CadoTos creek wss On the rampage again. The
water commenced pouring in,o the cellars along
the stream. ani otahls1 an .lrink ihles we're
taken in hot haste ta apartments ab"ve Ligh
water marx. Many beer saloon had to sue.
cumb In the rush of les Iter and were for the
time Geng closed.
The Railroad war still RACES with m prospect
of abatement, being carried on as II is BY two
surh mighty corporations that reach SO many
points. IL is the main subjsc of conversation, =,
even the weather is forgotten. Business man
fNp'esS NHtll 'lcNa' ~ nutcis, UOl-
blacks on the streets aud news BOYS are full Of IT,
Every budy has his nr hcr opinion on the war
for the Indies now talk railroad az thsv sip thsir
toA. No further reduction in rates, but the Penn
sylvanla Company has adopted the same ralo as
the Is. & D. Road, where It reaches the sa me
points. Presidents Scott and Garrett both
have their friends who are sanguine that their
fayori,e will succeed in crushing his rival.
Looking from Az impartial standpoint | be-
| lieve the Is. o, Road tn be one Of the best
ged in the world, and am IN formed II ha s
a contingent fund Of $40 900 900 tn fall back
on. Its stock has never been watered, and al
ways pays dividend Of 10 per cent. par an =
mum. And Garrett receives only 81 .000 for
| his salary, while Scott geta &32 900 for his
| Tickets are being bought m lively 10 be used
some future time, when rates NAV a. gain be ad-
vance to the old STANDARD.
An "ld rcsidenter who resides on tho east
shore and kntws but little uf the tricks in trade
aud travel, stepped mp to the ticket ofice in
| Baltimore anl asked the vnnier Of psstebnR rds
| the price nf ticket to Rcley, ssying he had a
| br0lher living there and as he had hsercd
| tell on the price of tickets was dogged cheap
! thought he would mako him a visit. The
w0uld-be econnm St WAS informed that this war
had not changed the fare, which. for the roun nd
trip. was exnctly 40cts. The hayseeder said he
would sec tho raroa Is In Jericho bsfors he
would be swindled. lie wsnt by the Pike, and
| ON foot. More anon frum
RAMBLER
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-05
Cost OF Fences In the United States.

OOSJ OI rcHceS III tue Onlteu StnteRs
In commenting upon this subject, the
Country Gentleman SAYS: Taking the re-
turns of the National Agricultural Depart
ment as our guide, we find some curious
items with regard to fences and their cost.
From these returns it would seem that the
cost OF our fences is about the same as the
amount of our interest bearing national
debt; that for each one hundred dollars
invested in live stock, we invest another
hundred in fences, either to keep them in
or out. The estimated annual cost OF re-
pairs, with interest upon capital invested
in the fences, is estimated at 5000, 900, 600.
In Pennsylvania the returns indicate that
each hundred acres of inclosed land has an
average of 955 rods of fence, at a cost of
81 20 per rod, or 81 LAG. This il must be
remembered, is only an average, and that
In many portions OF the state the amount is
much greater. The cost per rod varies
from ~ cents in Florida TO 50 20 in Rhode
Island The amount to each 100 acres
varies from 400 rods in Minnesota, Nevada
and louisiana, to 1000 in Rhode Island.
In Pennsylvania il would seem that of the
fences 81 per cent were "Virginia worm
fence, II post and rail, ~ of board, and
per cent. of "other kinds" In the same
State "a per cent. of the openings are closed
by gates, and rs per cent by bars, and the
average cost OF the former is $4 IS. The
returns state: The average proportion of
bars in the whole country is about SO per
cent, OF gaps 43, leaving per cent. of op-
enings for slip-gaps, or other modes Of en-
trance" The report very truly saws, with
regard to the sum total OF the cost OF fences;
Experiment has proven that at least half
this expense is unnecessary" The report
furnishes material for the careful consider
alton OF farmers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-05
A Gloomy PIetnre Of OIldom.

A letter TO lions Herald from the
Pennsylvania oil regions says: "Oildom
is, VIC confess, under = sad depression, en-
barassed with abundance. Oil that once
would have brought six dollars per barrel
now goes at sixty cents; we'll that once
would have brought S250,O0O lately sold
for Sl5,OOO--all from the excessive abun-
dance Of oil. II one remembers how this
bnsiners bcgan-at the top-he can imagine
how complete IL its prostratiOn. At Titus-
vile the metropolis Of Oildom is under the
hammer. One man (only a specimen) who
had but lately an income Of 500, 900 is now
hardly worth his hat, All is dreary aswin-
try midnight. OIL IA here stored in huge
tanks, enough TO light the whole world a
while; and still il comes. To strike oil
which once made ones fortune, Ia now a
moderate blessing; nor can our fayori,e
Pennsylvanianism protection, help us, for
nobody competes with us in supplying the
world. So we must suffer for out eopious-
ness, while all make light Of the cause of
our trouble. II is a little comfort that on
sea and shore, around the world, we shine,
and that Dr. Newman saw us Frightening
even the garden oi. Eden, as long az all Is
so dark 81 home "
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-05
The Grangcrs Va, Monopoly.

The National Grange P. of H., in session
at Charleston, last week adopted report
calling upon Congress to aid the Texas Pa
cifc railroad enterprise. II this action
means the adoption by Congress- this winter
of Col. Thomas A. Scott's grand schemes
for Government endorsement of bonds in
aid of this work, we doubt if one Granger
out OF ten would endorse the recommends
tion of the National Grange. If there is
anything upon which the people appear to
be united just now it is opposition to the
granting OF any more subsidies or the en-
dorsement of any more bonds by the Fed
eral Government at present. This Natiun-
al Grange also adopted a report in favor of
repeating all tax upon the article of tobac-
CO, rs oppressive to the producer. On the
same principle they should call for the de-
feat of the whiskey tax. Then they should
point to Congress two worthier and more
productive subjects for taxation, as the rev.
enue could hardly be spared. Upon the
whole, the wisdom of this representative
body viii ba questioned by many.-EJ.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-05

The Cincinnati Commercial speaking Of
the efforts of the Democratic minority in
Congress 10 block legislation and force a
special session after the 4,h Of March, says
that those ambition. Democrats ought to
be accommodated. "The great work OF
saving the Union, which the Republicans
have nearly destroyed" :" snys Mr.. Halstcad,
with fine irony, "cannot begin a moment
too soon. There are any number of Dem.
ocratic members elect waiting to he deliv-
cred Of their plans for the salvation of the
country, and suffering the pangs Of rartur.
ition." Similarly the State OF Ohio was
two years ago full Of Democrats who were
eager to get into the State Legislature and
set the country pattern of industry and
economy. The people were deluded, the
Democrats got in, but where is our indus
trious, economical Legislature? Adjourned
from Friday to Wednesday every three
weeks introducing one or two little bills a
day, and passing an occasional resolution
instructing Congress what to do, md thus
lengthening out the usual session until corn
planting time. Five dollars day is the
gauge and compass of their patriotism now.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-05

Foster and Phelps are trying to make
themselves out martyrs to truth, because a
few republican papers have expressed in.
dignation at their trucking report on Lou
isiana affairs. Neither Foster nor Phelps
should feel enmity toward the press. What
reputation they have is of the generous and
perhaps unwise manufacture of indiscreet
Journalists. They are of the bubbles that
rise and float on the surface of our politics
for day or two, then burst and happily
are heard OF no MORE PtsbWrg Dispatch.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-05

As the people Of Wood county are di-
rectly Interested in the passage Of the
enabling act granting them the right to
decide where they will have their scat Of
justice located, we give considerable of our
space this week to the news as furnished
to the Cincinnati press by their special Co:
RESPONDENTS at Columbus.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-05
Especial Correspondence OF the Ciaeinnai GoIeHe }
COLUMBUS, Feb. IS.
TME WOOD COUNTY nILL.

TIE VIVID COUNTh BILL,
The following is a correct statement oi
the vote upon the passage in the House OF
Mr.. TresSler's Senate bill to provide for a
vote of the people of Wood county on the
question of removing the county seat Of
that county from Bowling Green to Perrys-
burg:
Aycs--Archer, Armstrong of Belmont,
Baker of Coshocton, Baker, OF Perry, Beach,
Bowen, Boyce, Brunner, Chapman Of Cuya-
hOga, Cole, Coler, Cooley, Eshelman,
Faxon, Ford, Convey, Green, Grosvener,
IIaag, Hardy, Hatfield, Heitmann, Hill,
Holt, Huston, johnson, Kemp, Lewis,
Light, Mann, Marx, McCloud, Mckinley,
Mesloh, Miller, Morris, Munson, Murlin,
Myers Of Ashlond, Nelson, Newell, Ne Ston,
Pearson, Poe, Ramsey, Richmond, Sater,
Sherrick, Smith, Thompson OF Montgom-
cry, Van Meter, Walker, Speaker-53.
No s-Baker Of Fairfield, Barnett, Bar
rett, Bay, Beatty, Blake, Carnahan, Chap
man Of Meigs Conklin, Conkright, Duncan,
Gordon, Harrison, Haven. Heron, Iollo-
way, Rowland, Inman, Mack, Martin, Nc
Coy, McLain, Moorehead, Neff, Oren, Pat
tison, Ray, Stone, Tryon, Varley, Vincent,
Watson, Williams--33.
There is general rejoicing that the vex-
niious question il now mainly out of the
way. II has hung upon the hands Of two
or three successive legislatures like dead
weight, and has been fought with persist
ency aud determination almost unparal-
leled. II must be said, however, for the
credit Of the gentlemen both from Perrysburg
and Bowling Green, that they have borne
themselves with becoming modesty and
moderation in their long contest, and amid
the most strenuous efforts made by both
have kept up good personal feeling toward
each other, and have obtained the respect
OF the members Of the General Assembly.
so much is this the case that Il was COM
mon thing To hear persons say, "Well,
shall be sorry for which ever side loses
The e0ntest will now 20 10 Wood county
itself, sed will perhaps be one Of the most
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-05

The heathens of the Defiance Democrat
plead with tears in their eyes ono week for
the Ohio Legislature to adjourn aud 60
home, but in the next issue il remembers
that body "has not yet regulated the price
Of beer and peanuts" and advises EsHEL-
MAN to look after this important matter
before adjourning.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-05

The e,litor Of the Grange is still OH the
ragged edge Of dispair." II only requires
n week to climb down both sides of the
Congressional fence. How sad it is to Wit
mesa an aged man thus exercising himself
with the thermometer at zero
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-05

One train came into Denver, eleven dayn
from Kansas City, bringingsix tons Of mail
matter-l2,OO0 letters from Denver alone,
and 10000 letters from surrounding points;
one ton OF ofnewspapers alSo forming an agree
able feature Of freight.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-05

Both Honscs Of the National Congress
adjourned yesterday, after crowding
through vast amount Of business.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-05
New Furniture House
I. DAVID sITZIPm

L. DAVID SITZLER
HAYING removed my Cabinet W.r.,.c~
Ii aud Shop In the corner Of LouIsiana Ivs.
nue. and Railroad, would inyiis my frisnds .Sa
patrons to call the now location.
Those desiring TO get furniture Of abv hind
"llIpleass call and examias my stock az whis
nhs selection will be kept always on hand.
promptly 10 order. sSs
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-05

On Friday morning Mr.. GoRpoN moved
to correct the Journal by striking the
name Of Mr.. HUsroN from among those
who voted for the bill providing for re-
moval, on the ground that Mr.. HUsToS
was not in the hall when the question was
put upon the passage Of the bill, therefore
not entitled to vote thereon This brought
out an acrimonious discussion which lasted
the entire day. Owing to its length we
omit the report, as furnished to the Gin.
Gazette, of proceedings in the forenoon, but
snbioin the full report Of
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-05
ToLEDo ADVERTISEMENTS
The one-price clothier's Price List of Clothing.

Under Shirts and, Drawers, 75e, ,s6c, SOC a nd 600
Fine Nerino Shirt Drawers 75c, 81 26Ge1 so
Scarlet Shirts and Drawers, 81 SO, 80, Il 81 SO
Jackets, ti, 81 so. 81 and S3
Good Suspenders, 25c and SOC
Wool Hall Hose, loe, por pair or per dozen
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-03-05

Cotton Half Hose SC, 1oc, lsc, ssd Csc psrpaIr
British Half Hose, 25c and 35c per psF
Good overalls, Brown and Blue, soc and 76o
Cuttonade Pants. 81 30
White shirts, 81 90, 81 50, ~ 90 and 81 50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-18
LITTLE BOPEEP.

just then flock of beautiful sheep,
Slowly followed by Little Bopeep,
Came 10 ty door that stood aiar.
Where, where are our tails?" thew cried.
'Ba-a!
With vine and brer and water cress
Dear Little Bopeep has fringed her dress;
For she bad raced over hills and dales
Io hDd her poor sleeps beautiful tails.
She bad spied them hanging o er brook,
lad pulled them down with little crook
len lovely tails of the whitest wool,
They crowded her crimsob apro6 full.
Il cannot make them stay ou," she sighed;
IL thlnk they must have been too much dried. "
IheD bleated the sheep, aud poor Bopecp
Dropped all their tails aud began to weep.
Nov it happened that each little tail
Fell With her tears 10 a golden pail;
Aud Bopecp' tears, like the hillside dew,
Curled thcm all up again good as new.
When out of the pale she saw them leap,
Each to Its own particular sheep
hnd 2, fasten them selves, quite suug and true,
Exactly where they formerly grew.
Oh, merr'y laughed our shepherdcss.
ana wiped her sweet eyes, aud smoothed her
dress,
Vile those sly sheep coucealiug surprise,
Furllvely tried their tails and looked wise.
--Ha,per'S Mugazine
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-18
COMMUNICATED

COMMUNICATED.
In looking up Grecian classics short time
ago. came across the following amusing anec
dote, which is very fair explanation of the
origin OF the sexes Darwiu's theory is accent
ed by certain class Of monomapiacs, and |
have 90 doubt that this will gain credit among
the same folks. If space will permit YOU can
insert it : g. r.
Arstophanes, the funny man of cIassicG Greece
gives the following myth Once upon time
man bad three sexes aod double pature : be-
sides this he was perfectly round, and had four
hands aud tour feet, one head with TWO faces
looking opposite ways, set 90 a single neck.
"hen these creatures pleased they could walk
as men do now, but II they wanted TO 60 faster,
they W'u'd roll over and over with all their
1our legs 10 the air, like tum bier turning SOM
ersaults; and their pride and strepgth were such
tnat tney made war upon the gods. Jupiter re-
seo'eo tne'r lpsolence, but hardly liked to kill
,hem with thunderbots,a las the gods would then
lose their sacrifices. At last be hit upon plan
Nv Wll cut them IN two he said so that they
Wiii walk upon two legs instead of four. They
WI" tnen De only half as nsoleut, but twice az
eumerous,a and We shall get twice as mauy sacri
nces This was done and the Two halves are
continually going about looking for one another:
aoo II We mortals, (says AriStophanes, with a
coulc air OF apprehension are not obedient to
."e souS' there Is a danger that we shall be
lpil' S up again., and shall have to 60 about 10
Oaso' reiievo, like those 6Qures with oply half
ooIT,, coIe, HnlSh you may see scuptured on our