Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-02-08
JoTTINGs BY THE WAYsIDE.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 2lst, 1873.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 2lst, 1873.
ED. JoURNAL Have just arrived in
this Monumental City, via Steamer from
the eastern shore. The weather and the
silver bill are the great topics of discus
sion here. In regard 10 the former, ice
monsers, with elongated faces look solemn
ly down their noses, and sigh for report
from "Old Probabilities, of the downward
tendency OF mercury; for tidal wave
from the frigid zone; for an icy chillness
that will create lull in navigation, and
wish in vain to supply their empty "lar-
ders" with the crystalized water. The LAT
ter is discussed on the street corners, in r.
K. cars and bar rooms, by all classes and
assemblies. The friends o. the measure
claim if it becomes u law every body can
pa, their debts and be happy. Those ep-
posed claim it will make bad matters
worse.
Oystermen are driving brisk business
this favorable weather. noticed acres of
"Pungies" in port unloading. There nrs
700 of these "Pungies" engaged in digging
for these delicious bivalves in the Chesa-
peak Bay and its tributaries, and average
from 1000 to 5000 bushels each per trip,
occupying from six to ten days time. All
have 10 he licensed and operate in certain
localities. Uncle Sam employs tugA, with
| a police iorce who have a watchful eve TO
see that they keep within their proper
limits. Last week sail was discovered
in the Chester River by one Of these vigi-
lants when the tug steamed for it. On ar
irving the captain OF the pungy endcavored
TO elude the police, but well directed
shot hit said captain and he WAS obliged
to 'heave too and obey orders, with a fair
prospect OF loosing his life. Such instan-
ces are very frequent.
PHILADELPHIA, JAN. "a. A party was
recently poSnced upon by the officials OF
this city, and arrested for the manufacture
of trade dollars. OF course they were mol
of equal value TO the green-back or gold
dollars but WHY be so severe on the poor
fellows when doing their level best to in
crease our circulating medium? There
seem to be decided majority of wIseacres
in Congress, who are laboring hard to ac-
eomplish the same object. Aud these
worthies were only taking time by the fore,
lock, and coming lot ready for circula'
tion should such he legalized.
This day started via the Z. Il. Il. for the
scenes Of our childhoOd-the land oI
Cheesdom. The train was very heavy, con
sisting Of eleven coaches, and arrived in
Altoona twenty-five minutes late. Here
we halted for little neelful, with which
to refresh the inner man, inspect cal
wheels, &c. With three engines on the
lead, and one pushing in the rear, we were
soon winding oar way up the rugged lie
ghany Mountains. Arriving at the sum
nit one engine only was left TO run VI
with lightning speed ~ the smoky city
where we arrived on time. But such a
shaking up We never before experienced
in our railroad rambles, as on this rapid
ride. On the 25th, arrived Nt old "be
nightedp Ashlabnla county, after an ab
sence of FIVE months. Here we received q
hearty welcome by old friends, TO one H.
limitable sea Of mud. But on the 3lSt
the weather clerk recorded great chang,
In the weather; it commenced showing
very early in tue morning, and in IL hour
the snow fell 10 the depth of Is inches OF
the level, and said TO be the deepest snow
ever known to fall in 30 short "A time.
FEB'Y ID. Clear and fine, and farmer
and pleasure seekers are improving th'
beautiful sleighing.
Ifthat sleepy grOund-hsg arouses from
his stupor and comes forth to-day, lie oaf
discover his shadow with one eye shut
And according TO the belief OF some in hi
hogships appearance to-day, we are bOun'
TO have some weather during the next sil
weeks. Az ever yours,
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