Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-04-07

county, concluded would go to the
Green and spend few days Fortunately
ran across an old friend who gave me an
insight into the ways that are dark and
"crooked," and the way the Ring succeed in
running the muaicipal affairs of this over
taxed, or viii be, overtaxed village. will
tell you -,hat has been going on during the
wecb and the result OF the hing caucus
held at the Court House, Friday evening.
The chief manager wanted to beat Colonel
Shannon for Mayor. Ills name was pre-
sented to a select lew; he being schrewd
manipulator concluded that the Col. had
the inside track, consequently he declined.
1t was then thought that Earl Merry
would be the coming man, and the only
one that could beat the Col. Earl, after
looking over the ground, said:
"Boys, if had even an show would so
in" lie was still urged
Deverstock-"l belong to the Prcsbyte-
rian Church and know what can do"
Christ. Lehman-"E Earl, YOU can have the
German vote, carry that in my pocket
Snder gets little flighty, but if he don't
come down | will open brick kiln.
think some of doing it anyhow"
Rod Leasc--" Earl, am strong gall
that hath will give to thee"
Bollcs-" Shannon mus. be beat-he
beat me two years ago"
Canary" Forward March. Lets storm
the capitol. carry the Artillery; any man
that deserts the flag, shoot him on the spot"
(Beverstock turns sumnersault, and
many more attempt to second the motion,
| but fail.)
Earl Merry" Boys, this is all good, but
| don't want to he sacrificed. don't feel
! like being made martyr" (Emoton and
sighing by the crowd. Beverstock and
Whitaker crying "What can do against
| the mighty hosts arranged against me-
there is the Fire Company, Methodist
Church, United Brethren Church, Odd Eel
lows, NJ Mlsons, Crusaders When the word
crusader was spoken Rod was heard to say
Oh, my Godi what have | done to be
thus troubled, ,")--and the majority of the
whisky shops. You ask me will l run.
Not by a id sight"
A little group might have been seen, with
| 5. Case the one term Auditor, on tue stand
"The Col. may think he controls the
Methodist Church That is grand mis-
take. Stewart and have say there. !
remember Shannon two years ago. / also
remember Earl Merry's tactics in cam
paign. lie shoots too close to suit me
Let's put the third man in the field"
The efforts to effect the defeat of the Col
| proved fruitless, the crowd assembled at the
Court House promptly at the ringing of the
bell, and hungrier set of fellows for re-
election You never saw.
| On motion of Representative Hitchcock
Joseph Lease was chosen chairman. The
chairman arose and made the following re-
| marks:
Gentlemen; l don't think it proper to
thank you for the honors you have con-
ferred on me on this hungry OCCASION, for
the reason | am the only man present that
understands parliamentary law. Ii should
get stuck my son Daniel Webster Lease will
help me out. lam IN my element. have
presided at many meetings, and as parli-
amentarian | am not second to James
Blaine"
Representative Hitchcock" Mr. Chair.
man, move that John A. Shannon be
nominated by acclamation, which was car.
ried, Case and Stewart voting in the mega
tive.
GETTING WARM.
The announcement of candidates fol
councimen being in order, sometime wa,
consumed in announcing the names o.
twenty or thirty aspirants.
Evers-" Mr.. Chairman, I move that {
committee of five be appointed by myself tC
select the names of three councilmen to be
ball1ted for"
Rep. Hitchcock and Rev. CuIver-"W,
object, we object"
Evers and Merry jumping to their feet.
Huffman" Mr.. Chairman, woutd Hk
to drdp 10 that pair"
Chairman ordered Huffman to sit down
Rev. Culver" am opposed to the gen
leman's motion-when q multitude ar
gathered together truth is mighty and viii
prevail. We don't want any more Rim
work; we have had enough. | move al
amendment; we don't want any committe
to select councilmen for us.
Earl Merry-"Mr. Chairman, move al
amendment to the amendment striking on
the word three and striking in the worl
one" (Cres of out of order, sit down.
Orme-Mr Chairman-he is in order.
When Orme arose to speak the fremel
were humble. (Cries of out OF order, all,
Mr.. Chairman Mr. Chairman y
Stewart, L. l.. Webb, Justin Snyder, an,
II. A. Lease arose to explain parliamentar
law. The greatest confusion prevailed
Uncle Joseph Lease got on the ragged edg,
The chairman arose and said:
Brethren" This night / gave mysel
away. know not what to do" Many voice
-"kick him out, t,"-"hit him with bricl
&c.
A motion to adjourn was made and cal
ried.
THE RING NOT SATISFIED.
Not being satisfied with the results of til
caucus in making no nomination but mayo
one of the Ring called the house to orde
and made II motion that Joseph Hollingto
be elected chairman, which was carrie
with enthusiasm. Hollington was escorte
3 to the chair by Bishop and Beverstock.
I The chairman arose and thanked Il
audience for the great honor conferred q
him, and said:
3 "Gentlemen--T Through circumstances ov
e which had no control, was misnamed-
instead of being IIollington it should ha,
. been Washington. | have the origin
hatchet and "I can't tell lie." | wi
n now state the object of this meeting it
/ to nominate John 4. Shannon for Mayo
Christ. Lehman, j. d. Boles and GeOrj
1eghen for councilmen aud Jasher Pila
Is Tor Clerk,-(at this announcement La
f." shaw was heard to say to bystander
n Pillars was to be nominated, the citizens
IS Bowling Green would never get his bug!
e again to haul another Locomotive fro
It Tontogany.) A. j. Manville Treasurer NJ
d Frank Dunn, Marshal.
n Evers arose and in q silvery voice pr
l. nounced the object of the meeting good; al
it made the following statement
1t "Gentlemen-It is absolutely necessa
le to follow out the statement made by d
L. chair; the old councilmen must be re-eleC
le ed they have done we'll for us. (Look
\ the immense ordinances in last weeks Sc,
e. inei) They have some unfinished busine
which none Dut they can attend to. NJ
Chairman, almost forgot to state that
At have a resolution in my pocket which
wish to present to this intelligent meeting
N (cries, read read Evers proceeds to rea
D. WnERRAs-There is published in the villa
1t OF Toledo a newspaper Of general cireulatic
cA lled the Tnlad0 Ri1de and