Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-05-25
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eli, Of Ncp Jersey-- The Memory Of. Our
\ Dead Hsroes-Ths Soisiiery Hbme1- En-
Tiesidem Grant
WAsHINoroM D q, May 10, 1877.
OLD SOL MANrfEsTTNe HTs PowER
II you go to the house of friend and
inquire for him, ten tonne you will be in.
formed that he aud his lady arc up stairs
looking up last summers garments. The
heated term comes not Nv gradual pp-
proaches bntwiih a rush md assault. Old
Sol attacks us with mercilcss power, and
when he bids us adieu, ms he descend-
below the western horizon, LEAVES us swell
tering trophies Of his victory. The ther-
.poncter has reached the ninetics, and is
daily climbing up, mp, up, towards MAXI
imuniiin this latitude. That noted per-
sonnge, "thc oldest inhObilant," in his ret.
respect cannot call to mind so great
change Of temperature within so short
time. The Comforter in his peregrinatiuns
says TO the busy-hody, "kcep cool :" and TO
the anxious office seeker, edo not become
exclcd;" and to the listlrss lounger, Stay
within doors lest You suffer sun-stroke."
Each one is inclined to obedience, and in-
action is the order of the day. .t4 af 7r
ltHoRATIo DROWNING FOR COMMISSIONER.
Fhe people Of the District ofColun,bia
are considerably exercised in relation to
the appointment Of Commissioner to fill
the vacancy that will bc created by the
resignation Of Mr.. Ketcham The Prosi-
dent, IL is believed, will recognize the pro.
priety of soliciting citizen of the District,
in view of which the names of several
prominent men have been presented, no
one Of whom is the superior to lIuralin
Browning, Esq. Mr. Browning has been
merchant in this city for many years.
During the war he stood firmly by the flag
of the Union, and denounced dislbvnltv in
Its armed rebellion. His private charac-.
ter is above all reproach. Ills local patri-
otism and his private interests attach him
to his home. In IA word, lie is a represen-
tative man Of the best element of Washing
ton society Ills appointment would he
crcditable 10 the President as wei as salts
factory to the people OF the District. .f.,.
SOUTHERN MARYLAND RAILROAD. 100 %
The railroad from Washington CITY to
Point Lookout at the mouth of the Poto-
mac River, which is now rapidly approach
ing completion, will be of vast Importance
to the people of the Capital. 1t will stim.
ulate the building up OF commercial city
at the southern terminus, which by this
improvement will be brought almost into
juxtaposition with the political metropolis.
In winter, when the navigation of the riv-
er may be closed by ice, we will have free
communication with the Bay and Ocean.
| 1t Will be point OF debarkation and de-
parture for ships OF the largest tonnage,
which cannot come up to the city for want
of sufficient water-depth. The profile of
the road presents 'bee line" The cost Of
operating it will be much below that of the
greater number Of railroads in this coIn-
try. Its connections westward will draw it
TO large portion of the freight coming
from and going to Western trade-centres.
EX-GOVERNOR NEWELL, OF NEW JERSEY.
Among the number of distinguished Wis
itors who have recently called at the
| White House was Ex-Governor Newell,
OF New Jersey. 1t will be remember ed
| that the election OF Mr. Newell as Cover
nor in 1852, was among the first of the
| defeats the Democratic party met WITH in
his State. This was four wears before the
organization of the Republican party. He
has been in Congress twice since, having
served term with our illustrious Presi-
dent. While in Congress Gov. Newell in
| troducetl the bill for establishing Life
Saving Stations along our coast. To him
the country is indebted for its final pas
sage. The results have already been the
saving of ten thousand human lives, and
property amounting to MILLIONS of dollars
in value. New Jersey is deservcdly proud
of the Ex-Governor, and hopes to see him
recognized by the present administration.
THE MEMORY OF OUR DEAD HEROES.
We have been taught that there is ioy
in heaven over one sinner that repenteth.
This pre-supposes that the departed spirit
has cOgnizance OF transactions upon earth.
II so, must not those who have gone before
us look upon recognition Of their virtues
while III The flesh by us, from whom death
has temporarily separated them, with Joy
akin to that over the regenerated trans
gressor? II is this conviction which gives
to the act OF decorating the graves Of our
allen heroes, who sacrificed everything
dear TO il upon the altar of their country,
its holy character. The day set apart for
the performance of this office is near nt
hand. On the 30th of the present month
thousands will wend their way to the Ar
lington and other cemeteries in which are
deposited the bones of the Union Soldiers
who fell in the defense of the Stars and
Stripes. Their graves will be bcstrewcd
with the choicest flowers, while their deeds
will be recounted in eulogy. The spirit
Of patriotism will burn brighter after hav-
ing performed this sacred duty.
THE soLpIERs' HOME.
| 1t is conceded by all who visit the Capital
| for the purpose ofexnming the magnificent
| public bindings, the highly beautiful pub
llc parks, the imposing statuary commem-
| orative Of those who while living signal
lied Themselves in council and upon the
| field OF battle and the many emhellish-
ments of the political metropolis perfected
by the corporation and by private citizens,
that the Soldiers Home stands almost pre-
eminent. 1t is Retreat for the worn out
soldier who has spent the best days Of his
| life in the service of his country. He is
thus furnished home for the remainder
OF his days. This beautiful spot highly
cultivated and richly adorned, must be
seen to be fully appreciated. The Iresi-
| dent has followed the example of some Of
his predecessors Ivy selecting it Ms his
summer resort. There he can breathe the
pure air OF heaven and feast the eye upon
a landscape which nature and art have
combined TO make lovely. ..-
Ex-PREsIDEST GRANT.
The ovation given ex President Gran: in
Philadelphia on-thc eve of his departure
for Europe, is said to have been unequal
ell as an enthusiastic popuIar demonstra-
tion OF respect by the people of that city,
unless il may have been OF the OCCASION Of
the visit OF Lafayette in 1925, and of
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