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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22
The Eject ON Rnsiness.

Nothing could be more injurious to gen.
sral business interests than the present at
titude Of large class of Democrats. They
publicly declare their determination not
TO abide by the verdict of the people, as
expressed through the ballot-box, accord
ing 10 the laws governing elections in the
several states, and in some localities they
have even perfected military organization
and procured arms. This is precisely the
position occupied by the Southern wing of
that party in ls60-6l, after the election
OF LINCOLN. Then the people thought
little Of il, for they regarded the threats Of
the defeated party as idle words. Now it
Is different. Many give much more i'm
portance to those threats than they deserve.
The result is unprecedented business de-
preston and suffering The honest and
substantial portion Of the Democratic party
dePreeate this condition of things, and
they may yet demand of TILDEN such a
course Of action as will give confidence to
the people In the continuance of peace and
prosperity. That would be the shortest
most direct, and the only correct way out
II existing difficulties. Let it be borne in
SAihd that the Democratic party, by its
threat ef rebellion against the election Of
HAYES to the Presidency, is responsible
for the continuanoe Of hard times and the
consequent suffering on the part Of the
pOoE.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22

The Irish World quotes and comments at
length upon President GRANTS eighth and
last message. 1t claims that neither the
"outs" F" nor Gins" are competent to sit in
judgment upon GRANr's ADMINISTRATION,
bot claims that right for those who sup
ported PETER COOPER. While differing
in opinion on the banking and financial
policy Of the country and salary grab,
which il claims both parties are equally
responsible, it closes quotation from the
message with these words: "This is plain
and honest talk. 1t has a soldierly
straightforwardness in it which disarms
captions criticism and which appeals to
the generous instincts of all fair-minded
men," 1t wants to know what will become
OF the New York Herald, whose prophet
raised the "spectre of Cesarism," "tho
Man on Horseback who was to show him
self on the IIes OF March," after GRANT
has subsidized into the quiet walks of civil
life. 1t closes its comments with the fol-
lowing paragraph:
But II the Irlsh World is not blind TO
President Grants mistakes, it has no dis
position to be unfair TO him. No President
from the days of Washington--not even
Washington himself-has had justice done
him during his administration. That re-
mains Tor posterity. Fifty years hence
Grant will appear in a far more favorable
light than he does to-day. Then he will
be the property of the cold historian.
Then his faults, with his better qualities,
will be exhibited in their true light. But
shall we who wish TO be considered fair
minded be less just than posteriiy ?"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22
Singular judicial Utternnccs.


The speech made by Judge WILLARD,
Of the Supreme Court of South Carolina,
In relation to the attitude OF the State
Board Of Canvassers, was n refreshing bit
of judicial oratory. We imagine that il
requires Southern Supreme Court Judge
- invent and deliver such elocutionary
exuberances, and thatthey would be looked
for in vain in any other par, Of the civil
ized globe. Here for example is a gem
that deserves TO be immortal:
"This Court Is clothed with majesty.
We do not speak the voice Of men. We
9penk in Judgment, and judgment is the
voice Of God"
What under the sun Judge WILLARD
M amt by this, surpassos human comprc.
henslon. Apparently he intended to set mp
the p1pll claim OF iufallibility for the de.
cision of that Court of which he is a bright
md shining light. For If the Supreme
Court OF South Carolina speaks the voice
Of God it is clear that there can be no APP
peal from its Judgments, and one curious
implication OF this is that the functions of
the Supreme Court of the United States
are hereby abrogated For of course the
Inter body could not be so presumptuous
as to traverse the Divine DEGREES, and con-
-cqnently it must accept whatever the Su
preme Court Of South Carolina chooses to
. 10 or say, as final and conclusive. This is
a brand new legal doctrine, and must strike
the public mind with the force of large
sized thunderbolt. Precisely how we are
going to carry on any kind of govern.
m3nt, when every State Supreme Court be-
comes Divine Oracle, gifted with infalli-
bility, and occupy the h igh Office Of Gods
Vicegerent upon earth, is not so ap-
parent, but no doubt the Supreme Court
of South Carolina is prepared to enlighten
the world upon this matter, as il has AL
ready done upon the nature and scope of
its functions and powers. We tremble for
the rash and miserable Board of Canvass
ers, since we know what blasphemy and
sacrilege they have unwittingly committed.
Had they but been aware, when they re-
fused to- obey the mandate of the Court,
that they were setting their finite Wills and
understandings against the judgment Of
God, as represented by the Supreme Bench,
they would unquestionably have bowed in
pious resignation to the power that guides
and governs all things, and not have COM
PEELED the lnfallible Court to clap them in
Jail for their contumacy. 1t must be con-
tessed, however, that Judge WILLARD has
in this memorable speech carried the doc
trine OF State Rights to higher pitch
than 1t has ever yet attained. What the
Bench and Bar throughout the country
will think of the new theory we do not
know, but ii it is at all generally acted up
on we fear confusion and collision of au :
thorities will ensue, the consequences of
which must be dreadful.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22
BOODY versus TILDEN.

The telegraph has mentioned at various
times the progress of suit brought against
the distinguished Reformer who is now try
ing to wriggle into the Presidential chair,
by Henry II. Boody. This has nothing to
do with politics. but would make fairish
sort of 4 cam m1aign document, were il no.
for the fact that il is dwarfed into insignifi-
canoe by other more startling revelations.
1t appears that in 1864, Samuel j. Til
den, Henry II. Boody and William b. Og-
den formed "pool" to purchase controll-
ing interest in the Chicago & GalenaU Union
Railroad Company, and to consolidate that
company with the Chicago & Northwestern
Railroad Company Tilden was a Director
and member of the Executive Committee
OF the latter COmpany. He agreed to take
an interest of 1000 shares in the pool. Ac
eording to the plan agreed upon, Mr..
Body was to act as the manager of the
pool and buy the necessary stock. Boodv
proceeded and purchased 1880 shares of
the Chicago & Galenl Union Company's
capital stock. Tilden's interest ia the pool
was, therefore, a little less than one-ninth.
The consolidation was effected in June,
1864. Mr.. Body, rs manager of the pool
raised and furnished money to carry out
the venture to a successful result. The
money thus raised amounted to S2,7l5.-
430 2l. A number OF incidental transac-
q ons occurred, which appeared to increase
the profits so that at one time il seemed
the pool had made about S240,0OO. While
this belief prevailed Tilden drew out his
share OF the profits, on that basis, being
allowed to do so by some jugglery in the
transfer OF stock. When the accounts
came to be made up finally, however, it
was shown that the pools profits were S34,-
673 80. Mr.. Tilden's share was less than
1000, and he had overdrawn his share
about $4,000. Mr.. Boody did not discover
this until some years after, and he then
applied for restitution.
Tilden waited and waited, and then re-
fused to do anything. A suit was brought
for $40, 900, to which amount the interest
had brought the original sum. lie was
served with a notice in May last. lie was
Informed at the time that the account was
barred by the statute Of limitation, and IL
lie desired to avail himself Of il he could
escape the payment Of the money. He
asked and obtained suspension until after
the st. Louis Convention; he then asked
and obtained further time in which TO write
his letter OF acceptance. Again he urged
his plea for a continuance pending The
organization Of his campaign, and SO the
exigenoies Of the Presidential contest were
pleaded with success for further continu-
ances, until last Monday Mr. Tilden came
into Court and set up the baby-act-the
statute OF limitation-as his defense.
II is characteristic Of Mr.. Tilden. One
OF the other partners in the pool also over
drew his account, but when informed Of it
10y Mr. Body promptly settled his differ
enoe.- Blade.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22
A Sensible Conclusion.

If, as seems not unlikely, Mr.. Hayes
should be inaugurated the next President
the Democrats will quietly submit, as they
did to the election of John Quincy Adams,
and make a successful appeal to the peo-
pie as they did then. They are too patri-
otic 20 pat all interests in jeopardy by rev.
olutionary resistance. They are too sensi-
BILE to turn public opinion against them by
disturbing the value of property and keep
ing the country in turmoil when they may
so safely trust to the future verdict of the
people. II they have not a strong case
they will be crushed beneath the weight
of public odium il they trine with great
public interests in n vain pursuit of party
advantage. II they have strong case
they may safely commit it to the future
decision of the people. They have every
thing to gain by moderation, wisdom, pa
triotism and frank denunciation of selfish
aims-everything to lose by mudly imper.
illing the business interests of the country.
The Democratic party could not survive
violent, revolutionary resistance to the
election of Mr., Hayes, IL he should he de-
clared entitled to the ofIice,-N Y Herald.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22
Harper's Weekly.
ILLUSTRATED.

NOTIcf5 NJ We TTe6s.
HtTper's Weekly should be in every fsmil y
Throughout the land. as purer, more interest
ing. higher toned, better illustrated paper is
not published in Alis or any other country
Commercial Baiietin, Boston.
The Weekly is the only illustrated paper Of
the day that in ITS essential characteristics is
recognized AZ national paper Brookiyn Eigle.
The leading articles in Hrrper's Weekly on
political toI icsare models Of high toned dis
cussun, and its pictorial Illustrations are often
c"rrob0rative argument nf no small force. - Er
o0,lsr and Chronicle, " Y.
The Weekly has to a still larger degree dist
anced all competitions as an illustrated news
paper. It's editorials are among the most able
"f their kind, and its nther reading matter = at
once lear ned. brilliant and amusing. It's illus
traiions are abundant and Of rare excells uce.
- GrisIiaM Adroeate, N. Y
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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22

mOntanes 10 bctray PrUtestnntism, and are
prepared for any desperate adventure. By
the n id Of the papal priests they have
nearly attained their aim, and the hand Of
the foreign Church, which hns hronobt
bloodshcd and ruin TO almost every other
American Repablic, has at last reached
our own.
The two pressing dangers Of the nation,
the ianatical intrigues of the papal priest
hood and the secret plots Of the wi ID South
ern leaders, have now ut last been brought
into 50 close light, are ~ well understood.
threaten such terrible consequences #
unchecked, that no one can my longer
overlook or disregard them. II has been
too much the habit OF the people TO look
too leniently on the designs of both. At
last they are awakened by terrible shock.
They see that n party at lensl " the
Southern people have never ceased 10 med.
itate new insurrection; that they have
risen with arms in their hands TO seize
upon the government that they are eager
for bloodshed, ready for civil war, that
the political murders and outrages which
have so long ruled over Georgia or Missis-
sippi, these Southern politicians nre nj
ready to transfer to Washington or New
York; that every papnl priest Is in league
with the Southern rebellion. Such is the
revelation which the disputed election of
1876 has brought to us. Happily we have
President whose patriotic decision has
already saved the nation in many n peril
Gus moment; we have elected another
President who will not deviate from the
honorable path of his predecessor. We
have new Congress which, il all the
claims OF universal suffrage are respected,
will be Republican by large majority.
We have the great mass Of thoughtful, in
telligent people everywhere rising to save
the country from the conspiracy of priests
| and rebels.
The election of Mr.. Hayes and the sue
cess ot Republican principles will insure
the triumph Of humanity in the New
World. The Democratic atrocities in all
the Southern States have too long horri.
fled the public mind For ten years that
unhappy section has been ruled by savnves
worse than Turkish rnider~, by barbariiieS
AS shocking and infinitely more numerous
than The bricferoutrages in Bulgaria. The
hour OF retribution is ut hand. Let the
assassins he eexterminated in every Southern
State. and humanity, justice, knowledge
education rule in all the limits Of the
Union.-Eugene Laurence in Hdrper's Weeki,.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22

Leading Democrats now say they will
quietly submit to the Inauguration Of
HAYES, but declare their purpose to charge
that his election was secured by the dis
franchisement of Southern Democrats,
hoping therby to elect President in 1880.
When the people fairly understand the
facts with regard to the methods adopted
by the Democrats for carrying the South
ern States by outragcs and murders, and
The Northern States by bribery and fraud
the Democratic party will scarcely be able
to preserve its organization,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22

Democratic leaders at Washington are
sending out word to the journals of their
party to "hanl in their hornsy" since the
hetes class Of Democrats are disgustcd
with their expressions of willingness to
destroy our Government rather than fail
to secure the spoils of office.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22

One day Inst week, Afr. BLAINE intro
daSced in the Senate a Constitutional
amendment forbidding the manufacture
and sale Of distilled liquors, as beverage,
after 1900. We trust the people of this
country will be good enough by that time
to enforce such a measure, but we have
doubts and fears,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22

The Governor of Oregon Is attempting
to justify his conduct in Issuing a certif
cate Of election to a man who was not
elected. lie has published long argu-
ment to show that the man who receives the
least votes may be elected. Now let him
show that two and two do not make four.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
SALE

hhHAtF'S SALE
s. PlumeJ a Co. IIn Wood County, o.,
John Meouiliep, ct al Common Pleas.
Bv virtue Of an order Of sale iasued IN the
above entitled cause, BY the Clerk Of the
Conrtof Common Pleas of Wood county, Ohio,
and to mo directed and delivered, / will offer for
sale atpublic vendue. at the fr1nl door Of the
Court House In Bowling Green, on
Tuesday, January cad, 1877,
Between II and ~ o'clock A. NJ, Of said day,
the following described real estate, to-witi
The norlh One-fourth or twenty acres Of the
south half VI the northwest qua rter of section
thirty-six 1857, town three l3), nf the United
States Reserve Of twelve miles square, 10
Wood couny, Ohio.
Appraised at 81 500 90,
g. q. BAIRD, Sheriff.
BfssSLL h GORRILL, PrtHs Au'ys.
Dec. 22d, 1875. 36sS7 30
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22

ADAMS, Clerk of the National House of
Representatives, will refuse to place the
names Of the members declared elected by
the Returning Boards of Florida and Lou
islana, upon the rolls Of the 45th Congress.
Should he do so, the next Congress would
be Republican. This is an exercise of ar
bitrary power, from which there is no ap.
peal
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22

The New Orleans Repubiioan of the 9TH
inst, says; "rhe eight gentlemen Of this
State who call themselves Presidential
Electors by virtue of certificates from Mr.
John McEnery, of OuachitN, met yesterday
and cast nine votes for Tilden, according
to the Pieayple'S report. 1t was clear
case OF intimidation. One OF the fellows
thought he was ut bull-dozed poll, and
he voted twice."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22

In the last war, the Government did not
punish traitors until after peace was de-
clared, and then it killed them only with
kindness. Would it not be well to change
the programme this time and hang the
first man who attempts resistance to prop.
erly Constituted authority?
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22
4 EGAL NOTICE.

Plaintiff, Common Pleas, W ood
VS.. County, UhiO
John Ford and
Elizabelh FnId, p tiiion on notes
Defendants. and mortgages.
The said defendants, John Ford and Eliza
beth Ford. who reside in the State of Kansas,
viii take notice that on the 5lh day IT NoVem.
her, 1875. said plaintiff, Stephen \. Laskey
filed IN the Court Of Common Pleas, within a nd
for the County of Wood, his petition against
them to recover upon five several promissOry
notes, as follows;
One note for $775 with interest annually,
and dated May 9th 1853.
One note for 1915 with interest Dayabl. an
nnally, and dated lulv lst 1868
One note for 1878 IS, dated 9Th April, 1870.
with interest payable annually-all of which
were executed nd delivered by said defendant
J"hn Ford, To said Stephen s. Laskey.
Also, one note made by said defendant Jonn
Ford, Ia Norton Reed Cor the sum Of $l75, with
interest payable annually, and dated 10Th
March, 1857. aud owned By said plaintiff.
Also. one nnte for 1920, made BY said defen-
dant I" II. Il. bradley, with annual interest,
and dated 7th April, 1869. and owned by said
plaintiff. That all Of said notes are long since
due and unpaid that all Of said notes we're
seVerally secured by mortR n deeds, duly ex-
eenied and delivered by said defendA nts, John
Ford and Eliz ibeth Ford. upon the following
described real estate, to-wh; Situate in said
County Of Wood, State Of Ohio, aud known as
fifty eres og the west part Of the northwest
quarter Of section number thirty (3O) town.
ship number five 81 north. range number ten
tlOl east which deeds were duly recorded in
the records 0f said County Of Wood that sal
several mortgages have become absolute, and
that there is due upon said several promissOry
notes the sum Of SO. .O8e SO. with interest as
follows; On 1851 81 from May 9th. 1875 ON
S591 20 from July LIST, 1875 on S365 A from
January LIST, 1873; on Sl75 from March 10Th,
1869, and on Sl20 from April 7th, 1869.
Said plainliG asks judgment for said sum OF
S2,2l5 65, with interest as above set forth.
That said mortgage be foreclosed, said real es-
tate ordered to be sold, the proceeds applied To
the payment Of said Indebtedness, and such 9th.
er order as may be meie and proper.
Said defendants are required TO appear and
answer said petition on or before the THIRn
SATURDAY after the 22d day Of December
1876.
STEPHEN s. LASKEY.
BY SWAN a MoORE, his Atl'ys.
Nov. is, 1876. 3lf$22 I5
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22
SsIHEIsIFF,s SALE

Charles Kreps In woGd County, o.,
vs.. Court of
Hiram wiIlso, elai. Common pleas.
By virtue Of an order Of sale issued in the
above entitled cause, bv the Clerk Of the Court
OF Common Pleas, Of Wood county, Ohio, and
to mo directed and delivered. will offer Tor
sale at public vendue, at the front door Of the
Con Vt House, on
Tuesday, January 23d, 1877,
Between II and u O'Clock p. N of said day, the
following described real estate, tnwit;
Tho undivided three-fourIhs OF In-lot No.
l24. Appraised at $500.
Also, the undivided three .four,hs Of In-lot
No. 1865. Appraised at $500.
Also. the undivided three fUurths OF In-lut
No. liz. Appraised at $500.
Alsn. the undivided three fnurths Of In lot
No. lS9. Appraised at 81 900.
All Of said lands in the Village Of Perrys-
burg, Wood county, Ohio.
Terms Of Sale-Cash.
C.C.BAIRD, Sheriff.
F. 4 y. X. HoLLKsBEoK, Pl'tGs AtIys.
Dec. 81, 1876. 36e$S 80
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22

1t should be remembered that there is
not a Legislature in the Northern States
that can be induced to vote an appropri-
alton to aid in rebellion against the inaug-
urntion Of HAYES.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22

The obituary writer of the New Orleans
Times paid the following tribute to dead
soldier: General JEFF. Thompson Is dead.
At st. Joseph, Missouri, at i've o'clock last
evening, that genial, whole soulc,l and
devil-may-eare personiication of eccen-
tricity climbed the golden stair"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22

There will be no war over the next
Presidency. The substantial business por-
tion Of the Democratic party heartily con-
denim the clustering talk Of the vagnbond
portion of the party.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22

Brooklyn argus (Dsmocratic): "The
Democrat who bet 81 900 on Tilden'a eNcc-
ton thinks there will be civil war, and
says that II the Constitution is worth any.
thing il is worth lighting for. lie is like
wise making arrangements to hire sub
etttuto "
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22

FRANK HuRp has secured the passage
Of bill through the House directing ses-
sions ofthe u $. District Circuit Court for
the State Of Michigan to be held in Bay
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22

The Granger wants war of course il
doesl 1t belongs to that class who have
nothing TO lose and everything to gain by
the breaking up OF socisty nnd govern
ment.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22

The Granger is peculiarly unfortunate
II claims that TtLDEN is a2scted President
by the fraudulent vote in Oregon. One
month ago, such claim mightlhave been
excusable but now, when TILDEN, THUR
MAN, and every other prominent man in
the Democratic party repudiates the Ore
gon trick, it does not look well for the
Granger to attempt its d:fense. The un-
dertaking is too great for "light-weights."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-12-22
JAMES TIMMONs, Eaitor.

The Democratic Congressional commit
tees IN South Carolina, Florida and'Louis-
lana are not spanning out well for the
Democracy.