Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-03-15
NATIONAL HOME LETTER
NATIONAL HOME, MONTGOMERY Co.,
Febriinry 06th 1879

J
The mnrvelously soft and serene wealth
er, so far this winter, of which we have
more than once impressiby averred that
the like was never known, has set that
ancient and sapient individual, "the Oldest
inhHbtant," TO thinking of nigh hundred
that have gone before. Yes that eccentric
and intelIigible spell of mild, balmy, ge-
nial weather which crowned the old year,
is probably over. The air grows thin and
keen, and cold in the heaven, winking and
sporting like a bellies eyes. But this alb
rnpt crisping of the atmosphere, the lag,
gard winter, about March, will most prob
ably set in earnestly. The past few DAYS
have been placid and gentle; henceforth
we must count upon storms of sifted snow,
rough hail and cruel sleet, and upon snap
ping winds and storm calm of intense cold
ness. The sun, after this, will stare dis-
passionately at us, and his beams will be
brilliant only. 1t would be we'll if all
were prepare for the long delayed March,
il his first sharp breath were as welcome
to our cheek as the voluptuous kiss of the
loving zephyr of spring and the advanced
note Of his shrill and mournful psalm, as
pleasant to our ears as the song of the gay
bird OF summer.
The old veterans here will have none of
those hardships to endure, as this rich and
generous government has abundantly pro-
vided tor them, many of whom do not de-
serve il, having no record in the army
worth snap and as to reputation in life,
that article was not to be had when they
arrived in the world.
The temperance movement is still pro-
crossing, and every time there is a meeting
here, which is about once or twice a week
new converts flock up.by the dozen. A few
have broken over, having gone to Dayton,
that sink hole OF all manner of iniquity,
of duggeries, whose names are legion, Of
low bawdy houses, of refined st trcct-walk-
ers, cut-throals, thieves murderers, gam
bles, and whisky bummers; in short,
for little two-stOry building of a city, for
general perverseness, wickedness and
Wholesale degradation, it stands without
peer, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, or
from Maine to Georgia.
met an old "hum" in Dayton, the 9TH
er day,who had a blue ribbon pinned on his
coat, and knowing him to be a st stool-pigeon
who loafrd around Dayton doggeries, |
asked him, "Jim, have you Joined the
MurphysW "Not exactly" he replied, "a
only wear this in the hcpe that some one
will ask me to drink, under the impression
that | will refuse" | left him, then and
there.
Our new opera house is being pushed
forward briskly; our lakes are filling mp
rapidly; the new pixies are nearly finished;
they aIe digging the new we'll by the lakes
deeper and we now have an abundance of
water. and Capt. Beck, who has full charge
of the Laundry, is singing "Huppy Day."
while the boys are all kept clean aud are
as happy MS pet pigs. Two of our boys
concluded to Shuttle off their mortal coil. !"
One drowned himsef in Dayton and the
other cut his throat - cause, calamity
water" The one who cut his throat is sti
living, at the Hospital. The other, who
took passage to the other country by water,
is not with us new.
wAsHINGToN's BIRTHDAY.
We had one of the most magnificent dim
ners in the country, on the 22d- Washing
toms Birthday. The different Organiza-
tions Of the Home formed in procession
and all the veterans, citizens, soldiers ol
1912 in carriages, Mexican and Florida
soldiers, headed by cur superb Home Band
marched through the different avenues tu
the church, where eloquent speakers deliv'
cred addresses II was magnificent af
! fair and was properly observed lhroughoni
| the camp. Col Il. f. Brown and the off
GERS deserve great credit for its manage
ment. But whenever Col. Brown makes d
move for a demonstration here, 1t is II sue
cess. The Colonel is an elegant and gal
LIANT officer and soldier, and is UNIVERSAL lN
| beloved as kind hearted gentleman
throughout the garrison. Gen. Martin
Allen Just lined the hoys with oyster
and good things at dinner, and is tip-top
noble good fellow to sre the boys get n
abundance tn eat. Gen. Hen can't b
outdone. lie is just capital good fellow
The most jovial fellow we have in thi
garrison is Genrge Blocker, our Postmaster
lie is always in good humor, and has
whole room full of birds, together wit
three interesting children, a noble wifi,
and everything to make him happy, eve
down to bullet that went through h
body.
Ewing, who murdered Byrnc, last fal
who was nm inmate oi this Home, VI
} cleared by the jury, last week, in Dayto
Yuu bet that copper he,m ring, about tn
; court house, gets fits" Mt the next electio
I Billy Fury is of ON u furlough to Oh
cago, visiting u sister. Your boys he
are all alive and kicking, even the wor
renowned champion OF the rost-rum-ll
2 Majesty, johnson.
, With hest wishes for the JOURNAL, &
5 weekly visits OF which are hailed with d
4 light, and the prosperity OF your beautii
l. liule city, with its noble generous peop
I. you will again hear
r From your friend,
: WM THos. MCDOWELL,
= A Chicago pork packer, whose pew re
4 was raised to twenty five dollars, exclaim