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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-06-08
A Restaurant Walter Turns Out TO be
a Russian Noblemhn.

For the past two years there has dwelt
in Eareka, New, young man who, al
though following the occupation Of res
taurant waiter, attracted much attention
on account OF his superior learning and
intelligence. lie speaks FIVE different Ian
guages with fuency, we'll posted in all
matters OF scientific character, possessed
an intimate acquaintance with current lit
erature, and was at no loss in reference to
the entanglcments and mystery of the Eu-
ropean war question. Whenever he could
get hold Of sympathetic listener, lie would
dwell learnedly on the Russian policy, and
explain in detail the probable moves on
the political chess-board. The jaw-brcak-
ing words that almost give the lock-iaw to
Eng speaking people rolled glibly from
his tongue. As for foreign dispatches, he
fairly reveled in them. When questioned
as to his past history, he would answer
"Story, sir, have none to tell"
Concealment, however, came to an end
and the Eureka Sentinel furnishes its read
ers with the following account OF the learn
ed waiter: lie was born at Moscow, in
Russia, of noble parentage and his title is
Count Alexander Iknhn. lie was ednca-
ted mt the University of Kharkoy, and ai-
ter completing his studies entered the mr.
my, where hy family standing aud infln-
ence, he rapidly rose to tho rank of Cole
nel.. His prospects, were very hIight until
one unfortunate day when he bccnmc en-
broiled in quarr with n brother officer.
A duel was the result. and the CountkiIed
his antagonist. Asthe code was prob ibiled
and infractions oi the law in thai respect
are rigidly punished, Colonel lluhn fled
the country, and for the past three years
has been a wanderrr is foreign lands. Ills
family eXasperated nj his conduct diSOwn-
him, and he finally brought mp in Eureka
and engaged in the humble occupation OF
q waiter.
When the European complication arose
he opened correspondence With the Rus
sian Government aud his family The lat
ter recalled their dispicaSure and secured
his pardon by the Government. lie has
not only been pardoncd, but has been re-
stored 10 his rank as Colonel Of the Chus-
seurS OF The Grentdicrs. A few days ago
he received official notice Of the fact, and
also q letter from the Rlssinn Consul nj
San Francisco, who had received orders to
provide the N'lonel with funds and trans
poriation home. He will jlnllis corps in
the field, and the next we will hear of him
may be through dispatches received from
the seat OF war in the East.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-06-08
Decoration nyInOu Citv. p,

Mr.. GEo. s. MCKN1dHT handed us a
copy Of the Oil City Daily Derrick, pub
lished at Oil City, Pa, In which we find
the full proceedings of Decoration Day
At that point, as well ms many other places
the day was more generally observed than
ever before. Among the speeches made
upon the occasion was the following by
Mr.. CLAY II, HUNTINGTON, Post Com
mander of the G. A. R., who is we'll known
to our citizens here:
COMRADES AND FRIENps-We are now
about to decorate with flowers, and honor
with hitting ceremonies, the graves of COM
rades who are buried here, who served us
in defence OF our country during its terri
BILE trial. We meet for no empty show or
useless parade, but to testify from full and
overhowing hearts, that the remembrance
OF their sacrihces has not grown dim with
passing years.
Standing by their resting places with
bowed heads, we can recall the unse6sh
devotion OF the men who fell that liberty
might live, and that the Government, be.
queathed ms a heritage by our patriot faith
ers, might not perish from the earth.
We are not here to glory in the victories
Of the past, nor to stir up hot blood by
the recital of our comrades valor, We
have buried the animosities and hate
engendered by the war, and we desire rath-
er to forget all, save the pust, whilst we
renew our infexible purpose TO maintain
the Government, saved by the devotion Of
our comrades.
Here is the fitting place to call to mind
| the men who with us stood guard over the
nation; to think of the charge some com
rade died repelling, some terrible leaden
| shower that smote him by our side, some
prison pen, where dying, lie still prayed
for Coda fair land and show that the
love of Union and liberty was not laid
aside when the battle flags were furled, and
the sword laid by to rest
As then we scatter ear!h's fairest en-
blems, life's fitting symbol, upon our
comrades graves rs stalwart men, and gem
tie women and little children bedeck the
soldiers graves with flowers and bedew
them with tears, the world shall know that
the humblest of our slain comrades has a
crown of remembrance, brighter end more
enduring than the diadem of kings.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-06-08
In Earnest.

When President Hayes wrote his letter
of acceptance there was general approval
of its sentiments, though very few believed
that, if elected, he would even attempt to
carry them out Most felt that here were
more of those promises which it is so easy
to make before election and SO natural to
break after. The politicians undoubtedly "
felt the breaking to be certain for thev
worked for him with ms much zeal as If he
had never proposed to forget party services
| in making appointments. Indeed it ia
| doubtful il many of the wire lers did
not "take him by the contraries," and the
more earnestly he expressed his conviction
OF the necessity of reform in the civil SER
vice the more fully they believed he really
meant that "to the victors belong the
spoils." And 80, also, when he reiterated
the same sentiments at his inauguration
the common feeling was that here was a
farther exhibition of fine promises, and
that after that day WINS over we should
hear little more OF selecting officers accord
| ing TO real merit instead OF the promise oil
party usefulness. Those who gave Mr.
Hayes credit for sincerity only went 30 far
as to say I'VE will wait and see" But
now after three months it has become ap.
parent that he did mean Just what he said
and the people are beginning to believe he
! will have the hrmnesS to carry out his
! purpose Insincere and timid men strike
At small abuses; earnest men, who mean
reform, begin where il is most needed
| Mr.. Hayes begins with the New York Gus
tom House and that he may not act
blindly as to n portion Of the work in hand
he charges commission with the duty OF
| inquiring as to two points:
1St. Whether the force now employed in
| the various branches Of the customs service
ut Now York, including the Naval Office
| Surveyors Office and Appraisers depart
ment, is IN excess OF the actual needs OF the
service.
81 As to the number Of hours they are
employed, and whether such hours can be
| properly increased
| This commission has jHst reported that
the force can he reduced twenty per cent.
without detrimcnt to the public service,
! and Custom House officers can work from
9 o'clock till without injury TO them
selves. The Secretary of the Treasury,
before lie cuts on the official heads of Il
fifth part of these men, and orders the
rest t0 turn their attention from poltics
To business, wants To he sure that lie is not
OVERRIDING his part, and that the example
thus given in the New York Custom House
will really be followed in other departments
and in smaller places; 80 he writes to
the President to say: "As this involves
questions OF general policy which affect
other departments OF your Administration
desire Instructions as to the rules yOn
wish adopted on this subject matter" The
Pre"ident's reply goes straight 10 the point,
and if consistently carried out in all de-
parlmenIs of his Administration, and
through the whole term Of his Office, il wiz
enlitle him to the gratitude Of every honest
man in the nation.-NY T. Mercantile Journal.
[Following this is given President
HAYES letter to Secretary SHERMAN,
which we pnhlishel last week.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-06-08
DITCH No. 2S7.

That a petition has been filed in the Auditors
office praying for the construction Of a ditch
commencing op the west line Of section num-
ber thirty-five 1857, in Perry sburg township,
being in town four a. nf the United Stat
Reserve, in Wood county, Ohio, at point about
eighty (S0l rods south nf the northwest cor
uer of said section number thirty-fve (3S),
ami running thence northeastrrly following
tho course OF the swale until IL inter
sects The north line Of said section thirty-fve
t3j) and intersects Perrysburg Township Ditch
No. seven tTl, and following the course OF said
Township Ditch lo the east line ni Perrysburg
township and thence easierly through section
seven ~ Troy township, to Improved Road
number thirty-three 1887; thence northcrly
about sixty rods along the west side OF said
Improved Read to the head Of said Improved
Road outlet, and there TO terminate. The sur.
veYor and engineer heretofore appointed by the
Board Of County Commissioners to level the
rocte Of said ditch has filed his report. together
with plat aud profile OF the route, and reports
that the following lands will be benefited by
the construction af said ditch The south half
of sections twenty fve and twenty six rs 26);
the south one fourth "! Of section twenty -sev-
en- (27l; all NJ sections thirty. four (34) and
thirty 6Ye (33) aud the north half OF section
thirty six (3s), in town four ~ Of the United
States Reserve, and all Of section seven (7l, in
town six t6), range twelve l2l, in Wocd
county.
Said petition and report Of engineer will be
for hearing by the Board of Commissioners
Of Wood county, Ohio, on
Friday, July 9th, 1877,
at . o'clock in the afternoon, at the Auditors
office of said county.
s. CASE, County Auditor.
AuDIToR's OFFIcE ,WooD Co. o.,
BowLINo GREtS. June 8. 1871. ! 8is13 80
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-06-08

In giving Government aid to agricultur-
al colleges in the States by donations of the
prbiie lands the object was to furnish the
means Of acquiring such scieniiGc knowl-
edge as would secure proper cultivation
OF the soil. Should not the public ntten-
be also directed TO the adoption of the
means for furnishing a mechanical ednca-
tion to the rising generation Not one in
ten OF the boys now unemployed are learn
iag anyirade. They are perfectly hel lpless.
1t some general system could be devised
for educating the youth Of the csnntry in
some mechanical branch it would be worthy
OF the fostering care Of the Government,
All light aYocalions are filed and have
been as far back as the mind Of man will
carry him, and If the supply was now cut
off there is enough material IN waiting to
fill all soft places for the next forty years.
Go into any city or village, east, west, north
or south and You viii find them overrun
with men who are seeking to gain liyeli-
hood without manual labor, while vast
amount Of land throughout The country
remains uncultivaied for the want of sci
eutife knowledge and energy to make il
productive.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-06-08
COUNTY CONVENTIONS.

The County Republican Central Com
mitiee met at Bowling Green yesterday to
agree upon time for holding u County
Convention to select delegates to the State
Convention, and aIAo to FIX upon time
for holding the county nominating cpnven-
tion. Some were In favor Of making one
convention answer both purposes, and 9th
eis.thcngbi the county nominations should
not be made as early as in JuIy, The
majority favored pOstponing the nominat-
ing convention to a later day. II was
finally Rgreed to hold the convention to
select delegates to the State Convention on
the third Saturday Of July, being The 2lst
day Of the month, and the nominating
convention on Saturday, September lsl.
'fhis action will meet with very general
sppreysl.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-06-08


While giving protection to home manu-
factures by duties on foreign competing
articles, would it not be wise TO stimulate
the export Of our manufactures aud increase
thereby demand for home labor, to pay
bounties on such cxports? This was the
policy Of England in the early stage of her
now mammoth manufacturing establish
ments. BY such process she has made
herselt the greatest manufacturing nation,
and has control of She markets Of the
world. Is the doctrine preached by free
traders, "thnt we must buy IL we would
sell, )" cOrrect7 Should we buy what we
can produce ourselves, and can we no, sic
cessfully compoto in the foreign markets Of
the world il our higher rates Of pay for
labor be ncutralized by paying bounties OH
competing articles exported?
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-06-08

Statistics show that the immigrant arriv-
ais IN this country, last year, amounted to
only Isl ,4A0, ssl.iIe iu ieee thvy were
3l8,554. Statistics also show that our pop
ulation averages only IL to the square
mile, while in Belgium II is 45l to the
square mile. An examination OF the table
showing the yearly immigration establish
es the fact that when tho wages for labor
in this country were the highest the immi-
grafton has been the largest In addition,
we know that last year many immigrants
returned to Europe for want of remunera-
tive employment here. Then, in view of
o!nr vast amount OF unoccupied territory,
the smallness OF the population to the
square mile, and the fact that immigration
is increased by keeping up the wages OF
labor, is it not of the greatest Importance
to the future development and prosperity
of the country that our financial policy
should be directed to an increase of the
remuneration for labor? Does or does not
this mean an expansion OF currency? This
is n question that should occupy the minds
oil our best tinanciers in official circles for
some time to come.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-06-08
Tho Grcat Orgnn For ClnclnnniI.

The contract for the construction Of the
great orgas for the Cincinnati Music Hall
has been awarded to Messrs Hook & Has.
tings, Of Boston. The competitors were
Henry Erbcn, New York II. l.. Ruose
velt, New York; Jardine & Son, New York;
johnson & Son, Westfcld, Mass Clarke
& Co, indianapolis; Koehnkcn & Co.,
Cincinnati and Mcssrs. Hook & Hastings
The Cincinnati Music Hall organ, when
completed according to tho plan and spcci-
ications which form the basis OF the con.
tract, will rank among the largest OF the
world, the only larger ones being those Mt
the Albert Music Hall, London; the Cathc-
dral at Ulm, Germany; the Church of St.
Sulpice, Paris, and St, Georges Hall, Liy-
erpool. 1t will have four manuals and a
pedal OF two and one-half octaves, the
compass OF the manuals running from co
10 CA, 81 notes, and Of the pedals, from CT
to E0, 80 notes. Following is summary
+ A 1 4
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-06-08

A Russian commissariat officer at Odessa
was detected adulterating -four about to be
sent to the army with lime and other sub
stanccs. He was Immediately tried, and
shot within twrnty four hours after rhe dis
ooyery took place. The, Russian Govern
ment trust that this summary execution
will put stop to these practices, which
caused so much suffering to the Russian
soldiers during the Crimean war. Had n
few examples of this kind been set during
the rebellion in this country it would have
been better for the country and just as well
for the victim. in most cases such men
became wrecks and were held in contempt
by all honest men whose friendship was
worth cultivating. There Is little sym
pathy left for these summarlly dealt with
for the first offense.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-06-08

The niost fastidious should be satisfied
with at least the quantity and vSriedness
OF The dispatches from Eastern Europe
now .a-dNys. After reading column after
column Of 1t, about the only thing you
know that you reliably know about it is
that yon don't know anything about t.
Aint it2
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-06-08

Tree planting has become mania with
Nebraskana One of the first acts of the
settler, after he has turned over the sod and
put in his frat crop and after providing a
place for his family, is to plant trees about
his farm. Many speoice, especially cot
tonwood, grow very rapidly, and in three
years form barrier to the wind, The law
has set apart one day in Spring, called
"Arbor Day. when everybody dcvo,cs
himself to the one object Of seeing how
many trees he can plant.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-06-08

Dubuque Herald; Governor Young, Of
Ohio, being IN Washington, was asked on
Sunday Il he proposed moving there.
"Why" asked Young. Because" was
the reply, "being Governor OF the State, il
is very natural you should wish to be near
the majority Of your people"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-06-08
DITCH No. 259.
Goo. Huffman and Anthony Kipp,
Principal Petitioners.
NOTICE is hereby given 10 the nonresident
IN owners Of the following described lands,

That a petition has been fled in the Auditors
office PRAYING for the location and construction
Of ditch, drain or watercnurse, commencing
at or near the ceatsr Of section twenty seven
t27,) in township fur q U. +. r, aud run
ning thence IN a northeaSterly direction 10 ditch
Ma. 1874, thence along the route nf ditch 81 and
along ditch 1875 till sufficient fall is obtained
and there terminate. Also an arm commencing
IN the south limo Of section No. twenty six (26).
township fOur az, U. =. r., nj paint where
the said south line of said section is intersected
by the half section line nf said scctisn, thence
| north nn said half section line Of section No.
twenty-six i26), to the north line Of said section
%, aud about forty i40) rods on section % and
north to interseet county ditch M. l24. The
sHrveyor and engineer, heretofore appointed by
! the Board of Commissioners 10 level the ronte
Of said ditch has fled his report. together with
n plat and profile Of the route, and reports tn al
Tho fol"wing lands will be benefited by the
construction af swid ditch, to-wit: All Of sec
tions ~ and %, me- 4 section "a. njs section 81,
WI aud n2J0a, eIs section 25, swH aud VIZ
st section 24,sI q section % less my sw. all in
| town 4. U. s. H. Also, sw fr 60l. II IL. T 8,
8: nsd Road Tracts %. part Of %, all 90,
| 81, 30, 81, 32 80, - and 35.
Sail pciitihn and report of engineer will be
| for hearing by the Board OF Commissioners ot
Wood county. Ohio, on
Friday, July 9th, 1877,
! at 10 O'clock iu the fnrennon.
s. CASE, County Auditor.
| AuDIToRs OFFICE. Woop Co. o.,
BoWLIN6 GukkK June 1877 6dSI5 Is
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-06-08

II being admitted that one of the re-
quirements to secure prosperity to this
country is the adoption of measures for
cheapening freigh. transportation between
the East and the West, should not Congress
make liberal appropriations for enlargng
and improving the water routes? The
Mississippi river and its tributaries arc
among the most important of these routes
The water communication between the
Mississippi and the Lakes, and ship ca
nal around Niagara Falla, are objects COM
mmding public attention. Then he canal
10 connect the waters Of the Ohio with the
Atlantic, either by the James or Potomac
river or both, siolfld not be lost sight of.
Are not these and like improvements of
such national Importance as to Justify
large appropriations from the public
treasury?
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-06-08

Burlington Huokeye: "War Was declar-
ed in my house n week before the Car
thought Of the thing" said Mr. johnson,
land all because l happened TO get up first
in the morning and help the hired girl
about the fire. Poor girl she crossed The
Pruth yard ahead Of my wife, into the
next door neighbo's, and nov she's work.
ing in hotel
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-06-08

The pension bureau has on It's ilos near
ly 10000 unadincated pension cases, besides
some SO, 900 so-called "rejected cSses, about
2,eO0 Of which annually require to be re-
opened on tho presentation OF additional
evidence.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-06-08

The Centennial scores another good and
seasonable result A manufacturer Of
PittsRcld, who exhibited carriage rugs and
blankets has received orders for his goods
from South America, Sweden and Norway
and Russia, aud in such quantity that he
has been obliged 10 enlarge his mill in Or
der 10 supuly the demand.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-06-08

The editors Of the Eossiag Bee want the
silver dollar OF their fathers and all Of the
old gents greenbacks besides. Somebody
that can fnd spare Is cent shinpIoster
about their clothes should give it to them
10 keen them duiet
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-06-08

A railway across Asia, an Americas IN
ter-oceanic canal aud an inland African
sea, are characterized by NJ. FERDINAND
DE LEssErs as "thc three great enterprises
which occupy the attention Of the civiIized
world" These nrc truly formidable pro,
iects, and yet less Improbable or difficult "
realization than lew wears ago appeared
the enterprises of railway across the
American continent, the sucz canal and a
tunnel through the Alps Difficulties les
sen as determination tonfronts them.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-06-08

TuIaTs-StoPs, VI pipes 8, IB9 sRpd II pedal
move ments.
The contract made on Thursday last is
for the organ only, and does not include
the case. The total cost Of the organ will
be about $780, 900, of which Messrs. Hook
& Hastings are to receive under their con-
tract from $4,000 to $4,000. The con-
tract for the completion of the organ by the
18th of May, 1S7S.--N. Y Herald.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-06-08

The amended constitution of the State
OF New York having given to the Governor
the power to veto any item of nm appro-
priation bill and to approve of such as he
may consider unobjectionable, and he hav-
ing recently exercised the power with gen.
eral approval, should not other States and
the United States follow the example ?
But should not the amendment go further
by extending the power in case of all bills
containing more than one independent
proposition, so that the Executive could
approve of one and reject the other7
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-06-08

Cincinnati Times: The Jury in the case
Of tho EIlenton rioters has divided on the
color line. The evidence in support Of the
Indictment was abundant and conclusive !;
but the six white men on the Jury were
firm for ncquittal--lhey were superior to
all evidence. The six colored Jurors were
willing to let all the accused go, save two,
for the sake Of securing their conviction
But even that failed. This will, doubtless
end proceedings which have been farce
from the beginning. There is no convict
ing, no Furnishing men who murder Repub-
licans in the South.