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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-17

The investigation made of the circum.
stances attending the wreck of the Ottawa
on the Taraniki coast tends to confirm the
belief long since entertained by scientific
men, that the magnetic iron sand, which
there abOunds in such immense quantities,
is the cause Of the steering compasses OF
ships and steamers running along shore
in that region becoming deranged. This
has been alleged AS the cause of the loss Of
the steamer Airdale, and some three or
four other vessels. 1t will be remembered
shat some fifteen years ago many vessels
were cast ashore on the South American
coast and, after many close investi cations,
1t was discovered that the base of some OF
the mountains along the coast line con-
tanned large uantities of iron ore.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-17
The Prairie Farmer.

This, closes the thirty-fourth year OF this
old and popular Agricultural paper, during
which time 1t has been the leading paper OF
its class in the great Northwest, visiting reg
ularly tens Of thousands OF families.
The next year being the Centennial Year
the publishers have made extraordinary ar
rangements to increase the value of the same.
Its contents are varied, treating OF all
farm and stock industries, news, markets
and miscellaneous matters, to interest old
aud Young. The regular price of the paper is
50. 10 per year, postpaid.
Liberal Inducements to clubs.
Agents wanted where we have none now
to whom good pay will be given. Sample
copies sent free. Address THE PRAIRIE
FARMER COMPANY, Chicago, Ill
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-17

A VALUABLE PAPER.-The announcement
Of the Toledo (O.) BLApR, published else
where, will be of especial interest to all low
ers of good literature. The BLADE has be-
come one OF the standard weeklics, not only
of the West, but of the whole country, and
as family paper has no superior. Unusual
opportunities are offered for obtaining a
beautiful map of the United States, Smiths
Bible Dictionary or "Webster's Unabridged"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-17
tFrom the Lafayette Daily Courier.l
VnIn,b bIa WVorlr

DR.. r. V. Pierce, of Buffalo, distinguished
In surgery, and the general practice in the
profession he honors, has made a valuable
contribution to the medical literature of the
day, in a comprehensive work entitled The
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser"
While scientific throughout, 1t is singularly
free from technical and stilted terms. II
comes right down to the common-sense OF
everyday life. DIR. Pierce Is noble speci-
men of American manhood. He has sprung
from the people; and, with many sympa-
thles In common with the masses, has sought
TO render them Il substantial service in this
the great work of his life.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-17

WINTER is now fairly upon us, and the
teams are fastening to the lumber wo ods in
various parts OF the country. Our advice TO
every man who goes TO the woods, be he
dgRe Lininlent aud Parsons PurgaiiVe Pills.
Many months OF labor lin the aggTegate) may
be saved by this pTecaution.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-17

"A careful review of the hunting sea-
son thus far in the West this year shows
that there have been shot three deer, four
bears, six foxes, nine wolves, one panther,
two women, thirteen men and twenty
three bOYs.-ChteaQO Journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-17

GENTIAN was our grandmothers' hobby for
tonic, and no bitter would be considered
complete without it; hence it enters into
nearly all. But experience has proved that
it is Injurious to the stomach If frequently
used A far better tonic is found in GtIdrdna
Rittare
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-17

BAD enough to look and feel bad yourself;
but no excuse for having your horse look
and feel badly, when for a small sum you
can buy Sherida.'s CdValrg Condition Poi0-
ders, which given In grain two or three
times week win make him look and feel
we'll
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-17

tB- A professional gambler and former
professional prize-ighter exercising a
leading influence in the choice of Speaker
OF the House of Representatives Of the
United States Of America is q noble
spectacle.-N. y. Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-17

MILLIONS of bottles of BURNRTT's Coco
AINE have been sold during the last twenty
years, in every civilized country, and the
public have rendered the verdict that it is
the cheapest and best Hair Dressing in the
world
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-17

tB- BY Tweed's escape the Democratic
party has received an accession of one
vote, though IL may experience some diff
Guilty in polling it.-IitdianGp0iis Journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-17
The Question of Currency Redemption

THE people of the United States sell
their whole surplus product TO foreigners,
and buy in exchange therefor whatever
their spare products will bring. One of
their surplus products is gold of which
they export from sixty to eighty million
dollars year. Altogether their exports
OF everything amount to nearly $4,000, 600
per day, and their imports an equal sum
Money is needed TO effect these exchanges,
and only one sort of money can do this.
The worlds money" gold and silver,
is the open sesame of foreign trade. One
of the grand problems is to turn our pa
per currency into this worlds money, and
SO make these exchanges. Most of the
articles we buy from abroad are necessa-
ries OF life. Others are fast becoming SO
in obedience to the rule that the luxuries
Of one age become the comforts of the next
and the necessaries of the next to that. We
can never produce everything we con-
sumo. NO man or community can do
this; no nation can do it. There is and
must be an eternal demand for the
worlds money for purposes of interna-
tional exchange. We need it as much as
any foreign nation does We do not sell
ourcommodities abroad for the depreci
ated paper currency of Austria or of Italy.
we demand coin. So foreigners will not
take our National Bank notes or our
greenbacks. They must have gold When
merchant who deals in imported wares
has exhausted his stock and has to refill
his empty shelves, how does he do SOP
lie takes the paper he has received here,
sells II Tor gold and uses the latter 10 buy
his new stock. In other words, he has the
order redeemed in gold at the best rates he
can get from the gold brokers. The re-
demption is absolutely necessary. All
other questions come down TO this Who
will redeemy We naturally look to the
maker of paper currency to redeem it,
Bank-paper is sent TO the bank; Govern
ment-paper should be sent to the Govern.
ment. But the latter dishonors its promises
to pay. 1t says 1t will redeem some time
but not now. Hence brokers step in TO
fulfill the function OF redemption. The
amount OF gold they give Tor a paper dollar
hxes the purchasing power of the green
packs. This is an universal rule. When
ever the maker of promise 10 pay re-
fuses or delays to keep his promise, the
amount Of gold anyone else will give for
the written or printed sign of the prom
ise fixes its value. This is true of the
currency of Russia, of Austria, of Italy.
of America, of the notes of a suspended or
doubtful bank, of any and every broken
promise to pay. Now, the amount of
gold given for any such promise by
brokers depends wholly upon what they
think the chances of its makers ultimate
ly redeeming it in gold are If all intent
OF such redemption is formally disclaimed,
as the greenbackers wish it in the case OF
our currency to be, no broker will redeem
the paper at all. How, then, If gold-re.
demption Is abandoned, even in theory,
is our currency 10 be exchanged into that
OF the world, and the absolutely necessary
International exchange etfected'-Chicago
IribNne
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-17

CRUELTY to women or children Is the
crime Of monster,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-17

SOUTHERN COLoRADo has raised suk
hcient grain this season TO render itself in
dependent of importers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-17

THE Spirit Of the Times says: The other
day Mr.. Bergh took his seat in a street.
car, and, recognizing a well-knOwn turf.
man on the other side of the car, he
promptly changed over, and entering into
conversation with the gentleman re-
marked: You are acquainted with some
OF those gentlemen who buy fast horses,
aren't your' Certainly" replied the
turiman; " enjoy the acquaintance of a
number Of that class OF gentlemen, {"
Well, " continued Mr.. Bergh, ~ have
friend who has very fast trotter, and ]
would be Obliged toyOu if you would find
purchaser Tor him, as he desires TO sell
him. F" (" lndeedr says the turlman
how fast can your friends horse tot:"
Well, he can trOt mile In very nearly
three minuues," " Really, that is wonder
full, replied the turfman, - and / can tind
you purchaser at once" II will be
greatly obliged TO you, sir, If you will do
So" said Mr.. Bergh. " Bus who IS the Dur.
chaserr " Commodore Vanderbilt will
buy your horse, replied the turfman.
he buys just such horses every day for
his Fourth avenue railroad"
---ss~
The New Haven Palladium gives an
account Of a singular accident which oc.
cured recently at the Church Street
Opera House in that city II appears that
In one OF the plays miniature cannon
was used, being fired at person in front
Of It. The cann0n was loaded as usual
with what was supposed TO be simply
powder; but when Ii was discharged The
evolution made by Henry Miller, who
was In a STOPPING position in front Of il,
revealed the fact that he had been the
target for charge Of fine shot, which was
distributed promiscuously In his back. II
was at first thought the gun was loaded in
this manner intentionally, but on exam.
ening the powder, which was purchased
the same day, It was found that shot was
distributed through it, leading TO the be.
lleI that II was the result of carelessneSs
on The part Of those from whom it was
purchased. A physician was called and
the shot was extracted as far as possible
from the wounded man,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-17

w H. Loftia,-"I have used the SIM
MONS LIVER REGULATOR and do not
hesitate to give II hearty word OF oommen-
praise Of such a remedy"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-17
SCHOLARSHIPS
MELI0.IELLURIC TREATMENT
PUFEI PUFFIl PUFFIlI

wonderful boz. Endless amusement for the children
Sent TO any address, with full directions receipt OF
Is cts S. G. A LoTRIDGR Co., 2S Dey-st New York.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-17

1nRATmn ALL WANT Ir-Inousands or lives snd
HEHVV'N Millions Of property saved by it-For-
HVUlV i u tunes made with IT, Address Liz.
lHeToN BROS, New York or Chicago
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-17

ASTHMAiSSsste.!A si cTss sn Ss
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-07-26

EGREEY's August FLowER.-It IS
natural for people suffering with Dys-
pcpsia and Liver Complaint or any DO.
rangcmcut Of the digestive organs,
such rs Sour Stomach, Sick Headache,
Habitual Costivcncss. palpitation Of the
Heart, HEARTBURN, Watcr-brash,
guawing and burning pains at the pit
Of the Stomach, Yellow Skin, Coated
Tongue, and disagrceablc taste in the
mouth, coming up Of food after eating,
low spirits, &c., TO put from day to
day buying an article that they know
has cured their ncighbor, friend, or
relative, yet they have no faith in it
until it is too late. But if you will 60
to your druggist Or. G. B. Simpson &
Co., and get bottle Of Green's Au-
gust Flower your immediate cure is as
certain as you live. Sample bottles Of
this medicine can be obtained for 10
cents to try its superior virtue. Reg
ular size IS cents. Try it, two doses
will relieve any case.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-07-26

Ey "ESDED" STATE GAsEs.-Two
OF the most important State cases that
wero to come up for trial during the
present term of the Circuit Court were
'ended," as the lawyers say, by tho
non.appcarancc Of tho defendants.
The first case called was that of the
State We. Jacob Waggy, indicted for
felony, in stabbing q man named Fitz-
patrick some time ago. Mr.. Waggy
was out on bail. in the amount Of
$500. Not having put in an ap.
pearuucc," judgment was entered
against his boudsmcn.-The second
case was that of tue State vs.. George
j. Hersman, charged with felony, in
stealing money from John West. In
this instance, also, tho defendant was
out. on $1,000 bail ; and judgment
was entered in the same manner as in
the case Of Wuggy.
Since the above was 10 type, We
have learned that Mr.. Waggy could
not come TO town, by reason Of q SO.
vere accident which bcfel him on the
18th. A COW fell upon him, inaicting
considerable injury, gripping him 50
that 10 could not ride.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-07-26
In NIENIORIAM.

DIED, at the residence of her father,
near Troy, July 18th, 1875, of Ccrc-
bro.spinal-M Meningitis, SARAH Vicro-
RIA, eldest daughter of Henry and NJ.
c. Neif, aged Is years.
1t is difficult at all times to write
Of those who have been called to bet
ter land; but moro especially SO in a
case like the present, where health
and youth suddenly give way to the
rude touch of Death. Only a few
weeks ago, the deceased was the pic
turc Of robust youthful vigor; yet in q
few days she was called upon to suffer
untold agony, and finally her soul re-
turned to the God who gave it.-IIcr
parents, relatives and friends know,
however, that she has but gone before,
and will wait for them on tho banks Of
tho beautiful river. In carly child
hood she embraced the offer Of the Sa-
viour, and died calmly, assured Of His
atoning grace. All is well with hcr.
Weston, July 81. w.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-07-26

E BRAxroy-Coxnty Supcrin.
Standardization Dcnlocrat.-Thc time
is rapidly approaching lwhcn We shal
elect q County Superintendent of Free
Schools for this county; and as it nee.
cssary that he should be q person OIL
literary requirements and skill aud OK,
pcricncc in tho art ofteaching, I would
suggest to the voters of this county the
name of Mr.. James ". Humphreys,
(latc postmaster at Sutton as q gentle.
man cmincntly qualified for the posi-
ton. Believing that tho best interests
of our schools require tho supcriutcn.
dcucy of a person Of energy, skill and
education, and one familiar with oil
the practical workings of tho school
system, and believing Mr.. Humphreys
to be such, We ought to discard all po-
litical and scctariln considerations, re-
gard fitness, and support him only for
the positiou.-Thc Board Of Education
Of this (Kanawha) district have failed
to give satisfaction to the friends Of
public schools, and it is almost tho uni
vcrsal wish of both Democrats and Re-
publicans that they step down and out.
Permit mo, therefore, to recommend
tho names of John c. Cunningham,
Lewis Roller and Thomas H. Lockard
as suitable candidates for election as
School Board for this district, at the
election to be held August 10.
Bulltopn, Julyl9. L. II. G:
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-07-26

HA STRANGE SroRY.-A Nan
wiM a Multiplicity of Wircs.-Tn the
last issue Of The DEMocEAr We pub.
lishcd the following article:
Louis Walker died at West Liberty,
Iowa, after expressing the earnest de-
sire that he should be buried on the farm
where he formerly lived. ncar Bcviugton
a station on the Wintersct branch Of
tho Rock Island railroad, about is
miles from Dcs Moincs. The stricken
wife, filed with love for him, and with a
heart broken with sorrow and grief,
sought to fulfill tho wishes of her dead
husband. She procured burial case,
and started on her sad errand. She ar
rived at Bcvington,a stranger to every
body. Of tho station agent she in-
Quircd as to the location Of the farm,
where her husband was to be buried
Tho agentinquircd who it was tina. was
to be buried, and, on being told, he
quickly foresaw q very unpleasant at.
fair. The widow had come to bury
her husband on tho premises of a man
whose daughter, then at homo, was the
wife Of the deceased. The agent. after
some consideration, deemed it best to
inform the widow of the facts. She
received the story with perfect astonish
mont, and could scarcely believe her
late husband guilty of such bascncss !;
but, on being assured it was SO, she
became Indignant, and left the body
with citizens to be conveyed to wife No.
l (whose first knowledge for years Of
her husband was his arrival 10 a burial
caskct) to be disposed Of as she saw fit.
1t has just been discovered that Walker
had still another wife in Missouri"
Since our publication of the above,
We have learned from Dr.. Somcrvillc
that this same Walker, about 1860,
came to French Creek, in Upshur
county, claiming to be Tcnncsscan.
After remaining there short time, he
married very cstimablc young lady,
who has since died. About 1862,
however, he deserted her, and after.
wards came back, in company with a
woman he said was his sister, but who
afterwards turned out to DO another
wife. He was warned to "git up and
git," and did so; and nothing has been
heard Of him until the publication Of
the above rticlc.-Evidcntly Walker
was marrying man." and hos doubt
less led half a score Of ladies to the al
tar, and subsequently, deserted them.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-07-26

EE- The AsYLUM.-Tho editor Of
tho lckhannon Delta recently visited
the Asylum at this place, and in the
last issue Of his paper pays o high
compliment to Dr.. Camden and the
other officers of tho institution. He
gives i. as his opinion, notwithstand-
ing the slanderous reports that have
been circulated, that the Asylum is as
well managed rs it possibly can DO !;
that the patients receive all the care
and attention that humanity can sug-
gest; that the financial affairs of the
institution arc economically managed !;
and that tho officers arc in every way
worthy Of the trust rcposed in them.
Coming, as it docs, from "thc other
ond Of the avenue" this compliment to
DR.. Camden and his assistants is duly
appreciated.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-07-26

EJ- POSTAL MArrERs.-Post.ofiic
arc established at Two Lick Run,
Braxton county, on the route from
Braxton Court House to Nicholas
Court House, with Jeremiah NJ. Rob.
crts as postmaster, and at Browns
bills, Harrison county, Oh the route
from WilsonbuIg to Prospect Valley,
with Jesse Allen rs postmaster. The
post.oficc at Rocks Run, Upshur
county. is discontinued for want of a
candidate. The papers 60 to Buck
hannon.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-07-26

iy BAD FOR RoANoKE.-During
the present term Of Court, the case of
tho change Of the road at Roanoke
came up; and although not definitely
disposed Of, Judge Brannon gave it as
his opinion that the County Court had
no right to change the course Of the
pike; and intimatcd that some collat-
eral misunderstanding no bearing,
however, upon the merits of the case
alone prevented him from rendering
. decision reversing the County Court.
We presume that the case will be
definitely settled, so far as tho Circuit
Court is concerned, at tho September
term.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-07-26

West Virginia to-wit:
At rules held ia the Clerks Office Of tho
Circuit Court oil Lewis county on the first
Monday in July, 1875.
james WtMiller, Nathaniel Bush and Charles
A. Williams plaintiffs.
Fcstus Williams and others defendants.
IN CuAScERY
The object OF this Is 10 Tx liability on
Festus Williams in favor OF Nathaniel Bush,
James W. Miller, Charles A. Williams and
John D. Yard for money paid by them as
surctics oil Fcstus Williams in n bond given
by Fcsus Williams and said surcties to A..
". Woodford, conditioned for the faithful
discharge by said Festus Williams OF hisdu-
tie, ne deputy Of a. W. Woodford, Sheriff
of Lewis county, and TO subject debt in tic
hands Of Elisabeth Waldo due 10 festas
Williams.
And it appearing that Festus Williams is
n nonresident of this State, il Is ordered
that he appear ut the Clerks Office aforc-
said, at rules to be held therein for the said
Court on the first Monday Ia August next,
md do what is necessary 10 protect his in-
trrest in this suit.
Tcstc ". H. BYRNE, CLERK.
Henry Branuop, pa
july 12 4.w
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-07-26

EJ' TIE Next FAlR-Our readers
should not forget that tho time for
holding the Fifth Annual Fair Of the
Lewis County Agricultural and Me-
chanical Society has been fixed for
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
September % %, % and 81, 1875. 1t
has been so arranged as not to conflict
with the times for holding the Fairs
in ncighboring counties !; and from
this reason, it is supposed that we shall
have a much better exhibition of arti-
cles from distance, than ever before.
We arc also gratilicd to learn that tho
people throughout the counties Of Lew
is, Upshur, Gilmer and Brazton are
taking more interest in the Fair than
at any previous timo in its history
1t is now a certainty that tho compcti-
tion-cspccially in horses, cattle and
shcep-will DO very spirited. During
the last four years, many cnterprising
farmers have noted the advantages Of
good stock, and have wonderfully i'm
proved upon tho old stylc.--Ia addi-
ton to this, the Fair being entirely q
homo institution, gotten up for the
benefit of Agricultural clements in
the counties named, it is no wonder
that they are manifcsting just pride
in the good name Of their section. by
showing to the hundreds Of strangers
who visit our Fair, that wO arc not
only willing but able, to set an exam
pic to many Of our Older and wcal,hicr
ncighbors. lovers of horsc.racing
will DO gratified to their hearts desire.
While on recent trip in various por-
tons of the State, We learned that VIC
should undoubtedly have several cello
bratcd horses here. These, in addi'
ton to some bred in this and adjacsnl
counties, will make the Fair an entire
success, so far as that department is
concerned Tho people may rest as.
surcd that our Fifth Annual Fair will
be in every respect far superior to its
predecessors; aud ia every way wor-
thy of the cntcrprising gentlemen who
are at its head.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-07-26

Eg Tue STORM ON TIE 17Tu.-
Tho storm which visited this region on
tho 18th inflicted great damagot to the
farmers. Corn was not sufficiently
strong to stand up against tho rude
blast, and much Of it was Frustrated
Some damage was also done to wheat
stacks-many Of them being blown
down. Along the Ohio river the
storm was declared to DO 10 regular
cyclone )" and reports indicate that it
was general.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-07-26
TO MISS rl.t* Nc***.

Nay, do not think irizc thee more,
Because Thy glance i sunny bright:
Guy looks, bright tmilcs, have lost thci
power,
To give my nchiusicrt delight.
Think not gaze Jpn thy face,
Because It's outline are so inir;
IT'S true, | sec It's nitchlcss grace,
But love the soul tb'ts bcamius there.
prize thee most wen smiles depart,
And thoughts Of Illness fill thy mind;
Ills then feel my answering heart,
To thine in holy dt.on joined.
Yet never think TIL heart SO weak,
That It could wish % ietter thine.
No no the bluSt that dyed thy check,
Would cast the hut of death Ger mine.