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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-06-21
WASHINGTON.

President Hayes and family, Secretary Nc
Crary and Atty Gen. Devens left Washington
for West Point OF the 1lth.
The Judiciary Committee of the House on
the 1lth voted-S to Ito report a resolution
in substance asserting that the Forty-fourth
Congress was a properly-constitute body TO
count the votes and declare the result of the
Presidential election, and no subsequent Con-
gress has power to revise the action thus
taken, nor can Congress confer powers upon
the Supreme Court OF upon any other tribunal
to reopen questions which have thus been set
tied.
The Senate on the 18th confirmed Gen. John
G. Fremont as Governor of Arizona.
France, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Hun
gary, Russia and Switzerland have accepted
the invitation to the International Monetary
Conference, and Austria, Belgium, Germany
and Great Britain have the subject under con-
sideration.
misunderstanding French, who has been
examining into alleged frauds, abuses and
neglect of duty on the part of the officers,
employees and contractors in the building of
the Chicago Custom-House reports that no ex-
press evidence is found against the contractor,
superintendent and the man who had charge Of
the stone cutting, but the inference seems to
be almost irresistible that there was a eombi-
nation, II It did not amount to conspiracy,
among the time-keepers and stoneeutters
that work should be protracted and the Gov
ernment in that way defrauded.
Commissioner of Internal Revenue Raum
states that the receipts from internal revenue
taxes for the present year will be $4,000, 600
less than the estimate. The receipts for the
year up to the 18th were $105 900. The
amount estimated for the year is S120, 200, 900.
Atty.-Gen. Devens has decided that it is
lawful to transport goods by British or other
foreign vessels from Chicago or Milwaukee to
points in Canada, thence through the Cana
dian territory by rail, and by vessel to Os-
wego or Ogdensburg. Chicago and Milwau-
kee are considered ports on the Northern
frontier within the meaning of the provisions
of the treaty Of Washington and regulations
therein.
The Committee on Privileges and Elections
Of the Senate have decided to report adversely
upon the joint resolution proposing consti-
tutional amendment providing for woman
suffrage.
The President has nominated Reuben f.
Fenton of New York, William S. Groesbeck OF
Ohio, and Francis A. Walker of Connecticut
as the Commissioners of the United States at
the international Monetary Conference.
The Crown Prince of Germany returns his
sincere thanks TO the President and American
people for the sympathy manifested on ac-
count Of the attempted assassination of the
Emperor.
B, F. Potts has been confirmed as Governor
Of Montana.
The House Committee on Naval Affairs has
recommended that measures be taken by the
Department of Justice for the indictment oil
ex-Secretary Robeson, ex-Naval Contractor
Hanseom and x-Engineer Wood for malfea
sanee In office.
Congress has abolished the mission tC
Greece and all second secretaries of legation
| by failing TO appropriate for them.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-06-21
Still Happy.

For the past two weeKs a Woodward
avenue druggist was putting up pre-
scription of some kind or other about
four times day for a certain small boy,
besides filling orders for large varie-
ty of patent medicine and porous plast-
ers. The sales were all cash, but the
druggists curiosity was ut last aroused
and he said to the lad:
SCOT sickness in the familyP'
Kinder" was the reply.
"Your father"
Yes-all but me. Ma is using the
plaster for lame side and taking the
tonic for rash which broke out on her
elbows. Pa takes the troches for tick
ling in the throat, and uses the arniea
on his skin. Louisa uses that catarrh
snuff and the cough medicine. Bill
wants the brandy for a sprained ankle,
and the squills are for the baby. That 5
all but grandma, and this prescription
is to relieve the pain in her chest and
make her sleep harder"
Rather unfortunate family" re-
marked the druggist.
"Wel, kinder, but pa says it's cheap
er than going to the seashore, and so
we plaster up and swallow down and
feel purity happy, after an.-Detroit
Free Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-06-21

missed a few days ago for want of
| proof. The criminal prosecution was
continued against Halstead, and ON the
14th the jury after a short deliberation
returned verdict of acquittal.
Mrs. C. F. IRONS, of Wilmington,
was drowned in the east fork of the Lit
tie Miami River on the 18th:
GAINESVILLE was very much excited
on the 14th, and the sole topic of con-
versation was the attempt upon the life
of Miss Mary Durham, who, when on
the way to her dinner, was assaultedby
man disguised as an old lady, who
leaped from a buggy, tried to lift her
in, and, failing, pursued and shot at
her. When the revolver was discharged
it was not more than foot from Miss
Durban's head, and the powder burned
her cheek. The would-be murderer
was seized by the Sheriff, disarmed and
locked in Jail. He had upon his person
when he made the assault pistol and
two razors. When the prisoner was
taken to jail he was identified as Johnny
Blake, blacksmith, formerly a resi-
dent of Painesville, but for the past two
years absent. He was an admirer of
Miss Durham, had been repeatedly re-
fused her company, and had before
caused her trouble, at one. time draw
ing revolver on her father. He ar
rived in Painesville on the 18th in. a
tolerably good disguise of an old lady,
registered at the Stockwell House as
Mrs. Woodruff, st. Louis" and laid
in wait for his intended victim. He
wore dark clothes, bonnet, veil and
gloves, which he never removed in pub
lie, nor even in the dining-room of the
hotel. ...... ...-.. ..t--..,t.,
The body of Augustus Devins, which
was stolen some time ago from North
Bend, Ohio, was recently found in the
"pickling vat'' of the Ann Arbor
Mich Medical College, by Detective
Snelbacker, of Cincinnati, and recov-
cred.
Mr.. WILLIAM MCGAHAN, an old res
ident of st. Louis, says that his brother,
Januarius A. McGahan, the brilliant
war correspondent of the London DAILY
NeiOS, who died at Constantinople re-
Gently, was born in Perry County, Ohio,
on the 18th of June, 1874. In addition
to his newspaper services, he was once
engaged as Private Secretary at Genoa
during the sitting of the Alabama Com
mission. r-.F ii
THE fight between Steedman and
Hurd in this city for the Congressional
nomination has been ncommencedind dead
earnest. Toledo Sunday Journal "a
FISHING with hook and line has no
further attractions. The law prohibit
ing it expired on the 10Th.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-06-21
Noyes.
NEw YoRK. June l6.

NEW Abhhi Juno lOs
Hon. f. F. Noyes. U. S. Minister to
France, arrived in this city last night.
Gen. NOyes was met on the landing by
Gen. Knapp, Adjutant-General of Ohio
during his gubernatorial term, and by
several other friends. In conversation
with representative of the Associated
Press touching the matter that brought
him back at this time, Minister Noyes
said: 81 went to Florida for no pur-
pose on earth except to ascertain the
vote of the State and to see whether or
not the popular vote had been cast for
the Republican electors. 1 stated to
the two Republican members of the Can
vassing Board that all we wanted was an
honest decision. Inever made any prom
Use to McLin or any other member of the
board, nor did suggest any possible re-
ward or recognition in case Gov. Hayes
should be finally declared elected, and, so
far as McLin is concerned, never saw
him alone one moment in my life be-
fore the vote of Florida had been cast.
am now informed for the first time
that even McLin does not say that l
made him any promise. Had known
that before leaving Paris l should not
have demanded a subpoena, but should
have remained in France to attend TO
my public duties. do not care to be
more specific, as it would perhaps be
in bad taste, considering that am so
soon TO give my sworn statement to a
committee" Minister Noyes will leave
for Washington tomorrow morning.
He viii visit Ohio before returning to
France.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-06-21

Mrs. Sarah j. Wilson, a widow re-
siding few miles from Greenfield,
Ind, and her seven-years-old niece,
Annie Cass, were found murdered in
the house of the former few morn
ings ago. Stephen Bates, brother-in-
law of Mrs. Wilson, claimed TO have
discovered the bodies and his story be-
ing somewhat conflicting he was placed
under arrest on suspicion. The only
marks of violence on the widows body
were distinct finger-marks upon the
throat, made by the left hand, and a
slight bruise upon her breast. The
body of the little girl was found in the
bedroom, and had upon the throat the
same finger-marks. Both bodies were
lying on the floor, with their faces
downward. There was no evidence Of
any attempt at robbery. aea
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-06-21

McVeigh and Hon. James II. Harlan were mem
pers, which commission was sent by the Presi-
dent 70 New Orleans La, in April 1871 and also
certlned copies of all communications, whether
written, printed or telegraphc, delivered to or
sent TO said com mmission, or to all or either of
Ine members OF said commission, from the State
said department.
Upon laying this report before the Presi-
dent am instructed by him TO say that, while
ne considers II not at all incompatible with
the public interests that all the documents
sought for by this resolution should be made
public, yet he is unable to perceive that the
subject embraced In said resolution is within
the authority for inquiry impaired 10 your
committee by the House OF Representatives
The President has, upon this view of the mat
ter, directed me to communicate to the House
OF Representatives the information sought in
the resolution of your committee, for such
disposition by that honorable body as shall
seem to It meet. have the honor to be your
obedient servant, WILLIAM NJ. EvARTs."
Adjourned.
WASHINGTON, June Is.
IL. c. Clark, the former private secretary to
Gov. Kellogg now in the Internal Revenue
Department, testified regarding the Louisi-
ana certificates. He prepared the first and
second sets; Anderson stated there was an
error in the first set OF certificates. Was
present when Kellogg signed the second set
Of certificates and himself sealed and for
warded them. The signatures Of the first
set were signed in the presence of witness.
Witness thought he saw Brewster sign the
second set. Witness clipped a paragraph
from a paper charging that some Of the sig
natures Of the Louisiana electoral returns
were forged and sent 1t to Kellogg asking
what it meant, but had never received re-
ply; never heard of the Sherman letter while
in New Orleans. Chairman Potter announced
that he had requested Senator Kellogg to ap-
pear before the committee, but had received
message that he could not comply with the
request at present. Adjourned
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-06-21
Mackenzie in Mexico.
GALVESTON. June I.

NALVEsION, june I5.
Gen. Mackenzie and Col. Shafter
with strong force crossed into Mexico
yesterday in pursuit of raiders, about
forty miles north of Eagle Pass. At
night they were obliged to return to
Texas and Immediately telegraphed for
reinforcements. Twenty companies of
cavalry have Jeen sent to their assist
anoe, with section of artillery, con-
sisting of two Gatling guns and two
rihed cannons. 1t is believed at Fort
Clark that this aggregated force have
re-entered Mexico. The troops have
fifteen days rations and a heavy train,
with two experienced guides, Exciting
news is expected.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-06-21

Seth Bomberry, an Indian, living
near Middleport, Ont, jealous Of George
Hill, another Indian, knocked him on
the head with club and killed him.
He then attacked his wife with the club,
broke both of her arms, and fled.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-06-21
BERLIN, June II.

The session of the congress to-day
lasted nearly three hours. The ques-
ton of the admission of Greece was
definitely brought forward, but no de-
cision was reached. The question has
assumed more Importance than was at
first expected. Confidence in a peace
full result, which will assure legitimate
influence in the East of the powers
principally interested, is increasing.
Austria is considered certain.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-06-21
SAN ANTONIO, June lS

DAN ANTONIO, june Is.
1t is generally conceded that the
principal object of Mackenzie's inva-
sion of Mexico is to recover American
horses now in the possession of Esco-
bedo, with the secondary view of dis
persing the revolutionary forces and re-
lieving the Diaz Government. There
is impending and growing danger.
Mackenzie's force is not over 500 cav
airy, but he is well provided with ar
tillery. Owing 10 the remoteness of
the scene of operations from the tele-
graph nothing is expected concerning
his doings within a week.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-06-21
WASHINGTON. June IA.


The Florida subcommittee having returned
the whole committee was in session. o. III.
Brewster, Louisiana eleetoF In 1875, testified
that the electors counted the vote for Presi-
dent and Vice, President, and adjourned. Two
or three weeks after Gov, Kellogg's secretary,
Clark, told him that a defect existed in the
State certificates, and 1t was thought best that
a new set should be made out. Clark pre-
sented the papers to witness and he signed
them; did not know how many times he signed
his name; somebody pointed out to him and
told him where TO sign and he signed. Wit
ness held the Office of Surveyor-General up TO
the election and resigned three OF four days
after the election. The following letter from
Secretary EYarts was submitted;
ITO Hon. CLARKsoN PorrER. Chairman, etc.;
"Sir have had the honor. TO receive from
the clerk OF the committee OF which you are
Chairman the following resolution
"ResQtgsd, That the Secretary of State be re-
quested TO furnish this committee all original
communications, whether written, printed OF
telegraphle, now in, or which may have been in
the ofhce OF the Secretary of state, and which
may be under his control. received by him or
any other person in the State Department, pur-
porting to come from either or All of the mem
bers OF the commission of which Hon. Wayne
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-06-21
Sr. PErERspuRG. June 16

The Journal de So. Petersburg says
The wisdom and moderation of the
statesmen assembled in Berlin, and of
the governments they represent, are
sure pledges that nothing will be left
undone to secure for Europe a solid
peace, restore order in the East, and
remove all cause of apprehension in
future.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-06-21
WASHINGTON. June Is.
THE CONGRESS.

BERLIN June H.
The plcnipotentiaries to the congress
passed the day exchanging visits. The
Turkish plenipotentiaries are expected
Thursday. The Ottoman Ambassador
at Berlin will alone represent Turkey
at the opening of the congress. The
congress will choose its own President,
but Bismarck will doubtless be elected.
Complete secrecy will be observed re-
garding the proceedings and an oath to
that effect has been imposed on the
printers engaged on the reports of the
sittings.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-06-21
WASHINGTON Lnne Ii.

WASHINGTON, June IL.
Smith, late Appointment Clerk in the Treas
ury Department, testified that he had an in
terview with the President in regard to An
dersOn's appointment: the President refused
to see Anderson. Witness offered Anderson
a minor place in the Treasury Department
which he positively declined; the President
said TO witness that he was not aware that
any recognition Of that kind of his services
were required; Anderson wanted a position
with large salary; the President showed
great aversion TO Anderson, Witness had
appointed Anderson's brother to a cerkship in
the Baltimore Custom-House. Butler and
Smith, toward the close of determination, got
into very exciting passage at arms, in which
Butler told Smith he had started out with the
idea that he was an untrRthful witness.
Smith retorted, and told Butler in delicate
language that he lied.
The special committee of the Senate ap-
pointed at the instance of Senator Matthews
to inquire into any connection he may have
had with election matters in Louisiana con-
vened to-day. The committee consists of SEN
ator Edmunds, Chairman; Allison, Ingalls,,
HOar, Davis of Illinois, Whyte, and Jones of
Florida. James +. Anderson appeared in
company with the Sergeant-at-A Arms. A note
was read from Morrison, temporary Chairman
of the Potter Committee, stating that Mrs.
jerks was to be examined to-day and it was
necessary Anderson should be present. An
derson then retired and the committee took a
recess
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-06-21
BERLIN. June l9.

DEhllNs JuIe l5s
The flag of Germany was hoisted over
the Palace this afternoon, betOkening
that the congress had opened. The
Presidency was conferred upon Prince
Bismarck at the suggestion of Count
Andrassy, who advocated this selection
not simply on the ground of tradition
al custom, but for the eminent services
which Bismarck was on all sides ac-
knowledged to have rendered The
first real working sitting of the con-
gress will be next Monday. This long
interval appears to be due to a desire
to facilitate the settlement of the task
of the congress by preliminary negotia-
tions between the plenipotentiaries.
One such conference yesterday evening
between Counts Schouvaloff and An
drassy lasted until late at mig hit.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-06-21
LONDON. June 16.


A Constantinople telegram Uia Syria
asserts that the Turkish delegates have
been instructed to withdraw from the
congress and declare that Turkey pre-
fers to execute the stipulations of the
treaty of San Stefane, if the congress
decides to grant autonomy to Epirus,
Thessaly, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
A Berlin correspondent says the sole
question which might threaten the sue
cess of the congress is the organization
of Roumelia. England, with the sup
port of France, Austria and Turkey,
and possibly Italy, will advocate such
an organization as will make Roumelia
a bulwark of Constantinople. For this
purpose the Russian element should be
totally excluded and predominence
given to Greeks. A rupture would be
the almost inevitable consequence of a
prolonged discussion on this point.
Friends of Russia assert she will resist.
Neither France, Italy nor Austria is
in favor of the cession of Batoum to
Russia.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-06-21
LONDON, June IA.

Berlin dispatches say that Lord Bea-
consfield, in a speech in the congress
on Thursday, called attention to the
perils attaching to the military situa-
ton at Constantinople. Beaconsfield
demanded an immediate change that
would reform from dangerous proximi-
ty the Russian and Turkish armies in
Roumelia, and expressed hopes that
the Russian delegates would be able at
the next sitting to announce that the
Russian troops had withdrawn.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-06-21

Cheated men have long memories.
The New York herald., 1878-10-25
The SOcta liatfc Bullet.

1t was last conspicuously heard OF in
Berlin, and it suddenly whistles through
pane of glass in little New Jersey city.
From an attempt to kill the Kaiser in his
German capital to an attempt to kill poor
devil of juryman in the Paterson Court
House may seem great descent in the dig
nifty of assassination, but the variation ex-
hibits instinctively that no murder which
promises profit to the socialist is beneath
his notice. Paterson is city oddly made
up as to it's people. 1t has large popu-
lation of workers in factories, many OF
them of French, German and English birth
a turbulent and uneasy element, in which
all the wild theories find a fertile soil and
it is otherwise peopled with the average
Jerseyman whose intentions are good
who respects the law and likes to see it
enforced. Jerseymen have always been
recognized as having very decided will in
that direction, and the other part of the
Paterson population, under the influence OF
the socialist impulse to nullify all laws
which they dislike, find themselves, there
fore, in rather queer company. 1t is evident
that IN odd conflict is in preparation over
there, for the attempt to impose the social
istic tyranny under peril of assassi4ation
will not strike JeTseymen as good joke.
The New York herald., 1878-10-25
The Bencvoienccs or the Poor.

When the reports of benevolent associa-
tions are published. or when some special
need of individual or neighborhood awakens
the sympathies and unlocks the pockets of
the rich, does any one ever think of the
benevolences of the poor2 The HERALD Of
yesterday contained pitiful story Of poor
woman who, with her child, was dying Of
hunger. At how many doors of well-to-do
families she begged without result it would
be hard to say, but when finally she found
resting place it was with woman
as poor as herself, in the basement of
O wretched tenement house. Her case was
only one of thousands. The charities of
the poor are bestowed in small quantities.
bit of bread here, hardly-spared gar
ment there, a handful of wood or a scuttle
OF coal, but in number they are literally
countless, and in value they exceed oil the
gratuities of oil the rich. The poor man
The New York herald., 1878-10-25
To-Day and TON or row.

To-day and tomorrow are the last two
days of registration, and no citizen can vote
unless his name is placed on the list. 1t is
to be hoped that the number added to the
registry during these two days will much
more than double the total of the first two
days. Even then there will be compare
lively light registration and vote, consider
ing the importance of the election. Upon
the harmony. efficiency and honesty of the
municipal government depend the pros
perity of the city and the welfare Of
the people. We are just now at
turning point in our municipal
affairs Instead of constantly increasing
debt and taxation we now, for the first time
in the last eight years, have decreasing
debt and q serious and earnest effort to
reduce taxation. We have also o chance,
through o united and harmonious adminis-
tration, to improve our streets and docks
and to reap the full ben efts of rapid transit
These assuredly ought to be interests of
sufficient Importance to call every voter to
the polls. We cannot too strongly urge
every legal voter to qualify himself by regis
tration to-day. 1t is not safe to postpone
the duty until tomorrow. It is to be hoped
that the two days work will raise the num-
Der registered to more than one hundred
and seventy thousand.