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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

He spoke to them and was satisfied. He
returned in raptures, and declared that
such capture had never been so success
fully effected. After spending two or three
days at Beyrout very agreeably. deter.
mined to return, and on my way to make
these thieves an example for the good of
others. A singular idea struck nc. The
dragoman Of the English Consulate had a
big, white Syrian bear of which he was
afraid, and glad to get rid Of. ] gave him
two pounds ten shillings-haf as much
as he asked-and determined t. chain my
prisoners to this rough watchman. Not
having a swivel chain, l sent for black
smith, who came and cautiously measured
the bear. The man made me strong
collar, with rings on both sides, to which
| attached chains twenty feet long, which
| fastened to the prisoners handouts.
had taken deck passages for the gentle
men, who had come TO Beyrout with
diamond rings on and flrst-class. Then |
fastened them each with his right hand by
a chain to the bear. The rascals could
only sleep by turns, for fear of their
watchman, and every time he moved one
way the man further off had to pull him
the other way. Sometimes in the night l
could hear the off man say: "The bear
is up, look outr' They found the pas
sage quite long enough before we arrived
in Alexandria.
The news of the capture had reached
the city before us, and | found the pop
ulace aware of my success. The moment
we entered the harbor and the name of
the vessel had gone up on the Rassa-
khan signal-staff a vast crowd poured
down to welcome me. The city had hard
ly ever known such a commotion. Most
of the people were glad, but some of the
svindlers' accomplices were afraid of the
confessions they might make and the Sc.
cBets they might disclose. Every Zone,
pleased or not, wanted to see the men two
chained to the bear. Not door or win
dow, from the Custom House to the Great
Square, but was crowded with friends or
foes of Schelmer and Gulheim. The
Arab rabble screamed and shouted at the
discontinue of the wretches who had
robbed the widows and orphans. The
delight at the defeat of the impostors was
great and irrepressible. The French and
Prussian Consuls claimed their precious
subjects, and the mock trial soon took
place, Gulheim being sentenced to eight
cen months and Schelmer TO five years
Imprisonment. They, however, still had
money, and brought such influence TO
bear that in few months, somehow OF
other, the Imprisonment was commuted
to simple Punishment. My friend Ha-
gan was made happy with his Athenea
In what way the other five would-be ia.
thers-in-law disposed of their daughters
do not knOw.-AH the Year Round.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

not vote for him at the last election, he
should continue TO administer the func-
tions of his office until his constituents
(meaRing the colored people, called upon
him TO resign. The members of the bar
talked of appealing to the next Legislature
to secure the Judges impeachment by
that body.
THE thermometer at Memphis, Tenn,
on the 25th indicated eighty degrees above
zero.
IT was reported from San Francisco
on the 25th that United States troops had
gone to the Sonora frontier to protect
American soil from invasion by the Mex.
leans.
THE religious meetings of Moody and
Sankev in Philadelphia on the 26th were
largely attended, and Mr. Moody said
the morning service was the most encour-
aging one he had held in this country.
The inquiry-rooms were crowded both
afternoon and evening.
WHILE Christmas festivities were in
progress in school-house in the little
village Of EIillikon, canton Of Aargon,
Switzerland, the floor of the structure
gave way and all present were precipi-
tatcd into the cellar. 1t was reported on
the 9th that eighty persons had been
killed and fifty more or less injured.
In consequence of the vigorous bom-
bardment of the position by the Carlists,
the commander of Hermann gave notice to
the authorities on the 9th that he should
be forced to abandon the post unless rein
forcements were promptly forwarded. The
reported death of Gen. Rodas is confirmed
by Madrid special of the 9th.
A BATTLE between the Turks and Her.
zegovinians was fought on the 23d, near
Nitchitza, which lasted during the en-
tire day, and in which the Turks claim
to have been victorious. The fighting was
desperate on both sides and the losses Sc
we're.
THE Pacific Mills, at Lawrence, Mass,
employing $500 operatives, have given
notice of reduction of from 10 to Is per
cent. in wages, owing to the depression in
the price of print-cloths. This corpora
ton announce that they are obliged either
to stop the looms or reduce the cost of pro-
duction.
! A BUSINESS MEETING of Plymouth
Church, Brooklyn, was held on the even
ing of the 9th, at which resolutions were
adopted to comply with the demand Of
Mrs. Moulton for a mutual council OF
churches to advise the church and Mrs.
Moulton upon two questions submitted by
her in memorandum of Dec. %, as to
whether the reasons of the church for
dropping her from its membership as il
did were valid and sufficient, and as to the
validity and sufficiency of her reasons for
abstaining so long from the services and
sacraments of the church. A committee
of five was appointed to call the mutual
council.
A DISPATCH from San Diego, Cal, or
the eth says the report that a revolution
was in progress in San Rafael, Lower Cal
ifornia, was canard.
GEO, NJ. SINGLE, proprietor Of the
City Mills, at Wyandotte, Kan, made an
assignment on the 9th. Liabilities from
$50, 900 to 1000; assets not over $12,
900. H. Isbell and j. Bennett, two lead
ing boot and shoe dealers at Kalamazoo
Mich, also failed on the 9th. Isbelp'
liabilities are $32, 900; assets from $15, ,00C
to 900. Benefits not stated.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31
Taking Toll.

A GENTLEMAN of an photographed
turn relates how he was instructed in the
custom of taking toll by sprightly widow
during moonlight sleigh-ride with a
merry party. He says:
The lovely Widow l.. sat in the same
sleigh and under the same robe with me.
"Ohl OH don't, don'tw she exclaimed
as we came to the first bridge, at the same
time catching me by the arm and turning
her veiled face toward me, while her lit
tie eyes twinkled through the moon
light.
Don't whatg' l asked "I'm not do
ing anythingr'
"Well, but thought you were going
TO take toll" replied the widow.
"Tollw l rejoined. "Whal's thatg"
"Well, l declarem cried the widow, her
clear laugh ringing out above the music
what toll lsr'
Indeed don't, then," l said, laugh
ing; explain, if you please"
You never heard, then," said the
widow, most provokingly-'' you never
heard that when we are on sleigh-ride
the gentlemen always-that is, sometimes
when they cross q bridge claim kiss
and call it toll. But never pay itr'
said that / never heard of 1t before
but when we came to the next bridge
claimed the toll, and the widows strug-
giles to hold the veil over her face were
not enough TO tear it. AT last the veil was
removed, her round, rosy face was turned
directly toward mine, and in the clear
light of a frosty moon toll was taken, for
the first time in my experience. Soon we
came to long bridge, with several archesi
the widow said it was no use to resist a
man who would have his own way, so she
paid the toll without murmur
But you won't take toll for every arch
will youT she said, so archly that could
not fail to exact all my dues !; and that was
the beginning of my courtship.-Lttera-
ture Of Kissing.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31
a WBDDINqN4RoH-oN TRHaL.

DAY with dewy eve was blending,
Clouds lay piled in radiant state, f.H III
When fine young German farmer vi
Rode up to the parsons gate.
Clinging to him on pilion
Was maiden fair and tall,
Blnshing, trembling, palpitating-
Smiling brightly through itall.
Said the farmer " Goot Herr Pastor,
Marguerite uud vas coorne
Diesen evening to be married,
Dhen nit her makes Minis hOme."
Soon the nuptial-tie was fastened
soon the kiss received and given.
In that moment earth had vanished
They had caught glimpse OF heavenl
But the prudent German farmer
First recalled his tranced wits:
Said: " Herr Pastor, here's Won skillng;
Choost at present We vas quits.
"But, dake notice ~ finds her
Marguerite, mine frau, mine queen
Ven der year vas gone, Is better
AS goot, by dhen, coOmes AGAIN.
Twelve months sped with 'wildering fieetness
Down Times pathway past recall,
Then there came barrel rolling,
laundering through the parson's hail.
with this note; I" / send, Herr Pastor,
Nit Elm barrel OF beaten -four
Diem five dollars-fOr mine Marguerite
More better as goot Is every hour.
"Dot shmall leetle baby Is Elm dar'ingl
IL dhey shtay so good, Wy dhen,
When dot year vas gone, Herr Pastor
Quick, booty soon, you hear again"
On the wedding-mnrch went singing,
Sweyter, tenderer than before.
At the years end 1t came drumming
GaylY at the parsons door,
With this note: Here vas five dollars
Und Elm barrel Of besten flour;
Marguerite und dot dear baby
More better as gOct is-Dore and more.
Now dot funny leetle baby
Sucks de fnK Yot'r in mine pen,
Makes me laugh-I dink, Herr Pastor,
Next year will coome again"
Down the years the pair went marching,
Hand in hand, from dawn TO dawn,
Bearing each the others crosses,
Wearing each the others crown.
And from year to year came rolling,
Straight into the parsons door,
That elm barrel of bcsten -four"
Always init five dollars" more.
They have passed their golden wedding,
Children's children in their train,
Sweeter grows the wedding music,
Gentler, tenderer the strain.
Fainter now and like an echo,
From the bright, the better land,
Restfully they wait and listen,
Full OF peace, for heavens at handl
Moral: ye men and brethren,
Who to marry have mind,
Pay the parson, as, tCith trial,
Bliss or misery you find.
EoTE-Many years since a clergyman was tn,
recipient Of this droll but most cOmprehensiv,
way of rewarding his ces.-FdRnY BdrrOtU
in AppIetOns' Journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

The provision made for the support of
free schools IN the proposed new COhsti-
tuition for Texas includes one.fourth of
the general revenue, the interest on the
school fund and the poll tax. These
sources will yield an annual revenue of
S650,0OO The State has &C, ,0OO, 900 acres
Of school lands, which are to be sold for
the benefit Of the school fund, which will
Increase II, II Is believed, to $4,000, 900,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31
Mourners.
Masonic brethren.
Citizens.


"When the procession had arrived at
the bottom of the elevated lawn on the
Potomac, where the family vault is placed,
the infantry marched toward the Mount
and formed their lines. The clergy, the
Masonic Brothers and the citizens extend
ed to the vault, and the funeral service of
the church was performed. The firing
was repeated from the vessel in the river,
and the sounds were echoed from the
woods and hills around.
"Three general discharges by the in
fantry, the cavalry and fourteen pieces of
artillery which lined the banks of the Po-
tomac back of the vault, paid the last
tribute TO the entombed Commander-in-
Chief of the armies of the United States,
and to the departed hero.
"The sun was now settingl Alas! the
SON of GLORY was set forever! No-the
name of WASHlNGTON-the American
President and General-will triumph over
DEATH! The unclOuded brightness of
history will illuminate the future agesr'
Besides this queer composition ON the
burial of Washington the paper contains a
poem of six stanZas "by young lady,"
commemorative of the event. II is sad
doggerel. The concluding stanza runs as
follows:
Weep! kindred mortals, weepl no more you'n
find
A man so just, so pure, so firm in mind;
Rejoicing angels, hail the heavenly sage:
Celestialspirits, greet the wonder Ofthe Agel
The paper also contains the message of
President John Adams TO Congress, re-
lating to the death of the Father of his
Country" all of which at this time is in
teresting reading.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

w. G. WmTsoN, Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court of Idaho, died recently at
Omaha, Of paralysis, aged thirty eight.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

The attendance in the public schools
Of Columbus, Ca, during the past year
was l, ,l58-620 whites and 533 eolored.
The cost of the schools was 80, ,6S4-tor
the white schools 5000, and for the
colOred 81 ,655,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

The commission of French scholars
appointed by the Prefect OF the Seine to
report upon lightning-conductor and the
method of constructing them recommend
the use of copper terminal points instead
of platinum.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

1T takes four days for couple TO get
married in New Mexico, and the bride
has TO kiss all the greasers for 200 miles
around or some of them will start a re.
bellion against the Goyernment,-DeErot
Free Press
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

EX-SEHAToR WIN. A. RICHARDSON died
recently Of paralysis at Quincy, H., after
an illness Of ten days He was sixty y-four
years of age.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

The Iowa State Horticultural Society
has been called to meet at Des Moines on
the 18th, 10Th and Goth of January.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

A VERDICT of not guilty was rendered
by the jury in the trial at Leavenworth,
Kan, of Embry, for the shooting of Col.
Anthony.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31
The Burial Of Washington.

DR.. GEORGE SUTTON, of Aurora, Ind,
has in his possession, among many other in
teresting things of antiquity, newspaper
bearing date of Saturday, Jan. 4, 1900. 1t
is copy Of the Ulster County Gazette,
which was published at Kingston, Ulster
County, N. Y, by Samuel Freer & Son.
This issue is dressed in mourning by
means of inverted wooden rules, for the
death of George Washington, and contains
a curious account of the burial of the
illustrious chieftain. The subjoined is
Uerbatjm copy of the article from the old
paper:
WASHINGTON ENTOMBED.
"GEoRGE Town, Dec. 20.
"On Wednesday last the mortal part of
WASHINGTON the Great-the Father of
his Country, and the Friend of man, was
confined to the tomb, with solemn honor
and funeral pomp.
"a multitude Of persons assembled
from many miles, at Mount Vernon, the
choice abode and last resting place of the
illustrious chief Three were the groves
the spacious avenues, the beautiful and
sublime scenes, the noble mansion-but
alas the august inhabitant uGS nOD no
more That great soul was gone. His
mortal part was there, indeed; bur all |!
how affectingl how awful the spectacle of
such worth and greatness, thus TO mortal
eyes fallen! Yes, fallen! fallenl In the
long and lofty portico, where oft the Hero
walked in all his glory, now lay the
shrouded corpse The countenance, still
composed and serene, seemed to express
the dignity of the spirit which lately dwelt
in that lifeless form. There those who paid
the last sad honors to the benefactor of his
country took an impressive-a farewell
view.
On the ornament at the head of the
coffin was inscribed SURGE AID JUDI
CIUM;' about the middle of the coffin,
| { GT tln oil; NIL
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

A MRS. LAWRENCE, of Cincinnati, few
night ago dropped a coal-Oil lamp, which
was broken. The fire caughtin in the carpet
and IN her clothes, and in moment she
was wrapped in flames, and was fearfully
and probably fatally burned. Her hus-
band and daughter made efforts to save
her and were themselves badly burned
about the hands.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

The annual report of the Southern
Claims Commission shows that there we're
considered during the past year 1861
cases, Involving nearly $4,OOO,0OO. Up
to the date of the report the commission
had considered $4,000 cases in all, and
$4,000 were still waiting to be investi-
gated. The nunnber of claims allowed
the last year was 775, involving about
$500, 900. Claims TO the amount of 3d.
300,0 900 were disallowed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

THE President has signed the bill fur
ther extending the time of duration of the
Court of Commissioners on the Alabama
Claims to the 22d of July next. PA
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31
CURRENT PARAGRAPHS.

THE Right Hon. Earl Stanhope died a
few days ago in London.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

GEN. JovELLAR, the Spanish Minister
of War has been appointed Captain Gen
eral Of Cuba.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

THERE has recently been received at
Philadelphia formal acceptance by Pope
Plus TX. of an invitation by the Centen-
NAL authorities requesting His Holiness
to give his recognition to the enterprise
by contributing to the Exposition works
of art from the galleries of the Vatican
or from the workshops over which he has
control. The letters of the Pope are
cOuched in the warmest terms of friend
ship for the United States.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

AT Augusta, Ga, two men named Til
ley and Radcliffe recently fought duel
with pistols, in which the former was
badly wounded. He died the next day.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

The ninety-eighth anniversary of the
battle Of Trenton, which occurred Dec.
26, 1777, was celebrated at Trenton, N
j., on the 9th, in mock engagement
between troops representing the Federal
and British armies. After the surrender
of the Hessians the victors and van.
quishcd were sumptuously dined at Wash
ingtOn Hall.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

1T has been ascertained that the total
number killed by the dynamite explosion
at Bremen Haven was 1873; wounded, 56
twenty of the injured were hopelessly
MANNED, and there were 46 widows and
1876 orphans of victims of the disaster, for
whose benefit 1t is proposed to raise sub
scription fund of $75, 900.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

A RECENT Springfield Qll.) dispatch
states that Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, who
had been residing in that city since her
sojourn at Batavia, was greatly improved
in health and spirits
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

The jury in the recent trial of the Bow
en- libel suit against the Brooklyn Eagle
found verdict for the plaintiff, and fixed
the damages at $1,000. The other cases
of libel are to be tried next term.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

PATRICK KANEN, who was recently con-
victed at Cleveland, Ohio, of man
slaughter for starving his idiot son to
death, has been sentenced TO the Peni.
tentiary for ten years.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

THE Executive Committee of the Michi-
gan Agricultural Society decided to hold
the State Fair five days, commencing
Sept. 1S. The location was not decided
upon
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

The Governor of Pennsylvania has
pardoned Xingo Parks and several others
of the miners convicted in Clearield
County of conspiring together for riotous
purposes.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

PHILIP WIENER, Milwaukee dis
tiller, convicted of revenue frauds, has
been sentenced to eight months imprison.
ment in the County Jail and to pay fine
of $4,000. John S. Taft, Government
Gauger, has been sentenced to the State
Prison for five months and to pay fine
of $4,000.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

THE recent threatened bread riots in
Montreal were averted for the time being
by the employment of between 1000 and
1000 laborers to work on city improve
ments at the rate of seven cents an hour
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

B THE Hudson River sugar refinery, at
Hastings, N. Y, was burned few days
ago and 150 men were thrown out of EN-
ployment. Loss $500, 900; insurance less
than 100000.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

THE Mormon, George Reynolds, con-
victed at Salt Lake City of polygamy, has
been sentenced to two years imprison-
ment and TO pay fine of $500. He took
an appeal and was released ON $40, 900
bail
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

Mrs. HoLDsoN, of Merom, Ind,
dropped and broke lighted kerosene
lamp the other evening, the oil flying over
her clothes and taking fire, burning her
so badly that she died shortly after the
accident.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

GENERAL
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE l4TH OF DECEMBER,
1889 ET. 6S
Between and 4 O'Clock the sound of
artillery from vessel in the river firing
minute-guns awoke Mresh our solemn sor-
row-the corpse was moved-a band of
music, with mournful melody, mellowed
the soul into all the tenderness of woe.
"The procession was formed, and
marched in the following order:
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-12-31

HENRY WAINWRIGHT, who was con-
victed of the murder of Harriet Lane in
Whitechapel road, London, in September
last, was hanged few days ago at New
gate. He left a written statement
acknowledging the justice of his sentence.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-12-25
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
CHRISTMAS.

Dear Christmas, ever welcome friend,
Thou bright and pleasant beacon set
Ia cheer Us at the years dark end,
And make our hearts their gloom for
get,
The rushing worlds tumultuous din
Is hushod when loved ones gather
round
Homes magic circle narrOwS in,
And clasps our all within its bound.
But there are those whose silent prayer,
II Scurnvd by Us, the louder rings
In Heaven abOVe-thcy ask their share
OF common necessary things.
God help the poor on Christmas Day
The blasts OF poverty are chill;
And be our lot sad aS IL may,
Theirs must hc dayllcI, Sulder still.
Each OF Us knows his own Hard part
We cannot tell what griti> are theirs,
And well we know the human heart
i hardened by LIES many cares.
Each year we turn a fair white page,
Each year gin our record new,
And pause on LIES long pilgrimage
20 look tn" written VUlum" through;
And II j. pleasant when we find,
Among the many hiStrleS there,
/ Short verses marked and underlined
Whose rhythm was passing sweet and
rare.
7 But sonc-who is there feels it not"-
/ rhcrr1rc that gTicyoS our heart 10 read,
. l,llr,d and stained with many Il blot
Oi ipug-rrsryttcd word OF deed,
. And when the gloomy cypress spray
Amid our Christmas wreath - wound,
When tears are She'd Tor one away
" hose place on earth no more Is IuuhV
Weep not, tor We have pain 10 bear
TAt.rtSllCSS pain OF empty years;
But they nave gained the haven where
| No shadow fails of sin or tears.
I ", toll, and still our tasks increase,