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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-03-01
The New Pope.

ROME, Feb. %.
Cardinal Gioachino Pecci, Pontifical
Camerlengo, has been elected Pope.
Cardinal Pecci is an Italian. He as
sumes the title of Leo XIII.
At 1:15 p. m. Cardinal Cateroni ap-
peared in the grand gallery of the Vati-
can Basilica and announced in the Gus
tomary formula Cardinal Pecci's sue
cession to the Papacy. The few by
ISLANDERS cheered most enthusiastically,
and large crowd soon assembled.
densely thronging the open space before
the Vatican and the approaches there
to At 4:20 the newly-elected Pope,
surrounded by all the Cardinals, ap-
peared in the inner gallery of the Basil
lea. The crowd vociferously shouted:
"Long live the Poper' The Holy Fa-
ther at length made signal for silence,
then intoned the Benedicite' and pro-
nounced benediction. After this the
cheering was renewed and continued
until the Pope withdrew.
A Rome correspondent recently spoke
as follows of Cardinal Pecci: "Pecci
is tall, with fine head, high forehead,
narrowing at the temples, long face
and straight features. He has large
mouth, prominent chin, a cheerful,
open countenance and large, we'll
shaped ears. His face reminds one of
Consulvi, the renowned Minister of
Plus VII. He has fine, sonorous
voice; a great dignity and even an aus
terity of manners in public life, but
privately is affectionate, unassum-
ing, sociable and witty. AS Gamer
lengo he has been at the head of that
party which, without formally renounc-
ing the right of the Holy See, acknowl-
edges the wisdom of submitting to the
DEGREES of Providence, accepting what
SEEM to be irrevocably accomplished
facts. The general opinion is that for
learning, tact, energy, dignity, amia-
bility, real moral worth and sincere
piety the Sacred College could not find
more deserving Pope than Cardinal
Pecci. At Perujia he followed the
same policy recommended by the
late Cardinal Rairio Sforza. AT Naples
he advised good Catholics to fulfill
their duties as citizens at the municipal
and provincial elections, even when the
clerical press, protesting to interpret
much of the Vatican, enjOined the poll
cy of abstention. Cardinal Pecci spoke
with great effect against the removal
of the conclave from Rome and other
measures advocated by the reachonary
party. He enjoys the confidence and
support of the Liberals, or at least a
reasonable majority of them in the
Sacred College, and plays the same
part as was sustained by Cardinal Gizzi
in the conclave of 1916. Cardinal
Pecci's private life, at all periods, is
above reproach. He has considerable
literary talent and has written poetry,
He never has had intercourse with the
functionaries of the present Italian Gov.
ernment, but is esteemed by them all
and those with whom the necessity OF
his duty brings him into contact are
perfectly charmed with him"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-03-01

The Senate has rejected the nomination Of
williamson To be Collector Of the Port Of New
Orleans and confirmed the nominations OF
Northrup to be U. 8. Attorney Of South Car
olina and Smith Collector Of Customs at Mo-
bile.
A mol. pros. was entered on the 21st in the
case Of ex-Congressman w. s. King, Of Min
nesota, indicted in March, 1875, for perjury in
connection with the Pacific Mail investigation
During the seven months ending Jan. 81 the
revenue receipts for whisky and tobacco fell
off over S3,OOO,0OO, as compared with the prev
ious year.
Orders have been issued to suspend the coin
age of trade dollars and to put the mints in
order for large amount Of work.
National Bank circulation outstanding (cur-
rency notes) on the 23d, $500, 0,595, 7S0. Legal
tenders outstanding, $349, 110,424.
The space in the American department at
the Paris Exposition has all been assigned.
The engagement is announced Of Senator
Cameron, of Pennsylvania, and Miss Lizzie
Sherman, daughter Of ex-Judge Sherman, of
Cleveland. Senator Cameron is forty-flve and
has several children and much money.
R. w. Taylor, First Comptroller Of the
Treasury was stricken with paralysis at his
desk on the 25th and died few hours after
ward. Taylor was appointed by President
Lincoln during Secretary Chase's administra-
tion.
The Silver bill was delivered to the Presi-
dent on the 25th.
The President on the 25th appointed ]. 8.
Morton and c. H. Dewey, of Nebraska, Hon
orary Commissioners 30 the French Exposi-
tion.
The House Committee on Education and
Labor in their report on the Chinese question
request the President to open correspondence
Immediately with Great Britain and China
with the view Of securing a change or abroga-
tlon of all stipulations in existing treaties
permitting unlimited immigration Of Chinese
to this country
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-03-01
Business of the New York PostOfice.

Enough letters, circulars and postal
cards annually pass through the Post
office in this city to extend, if placed
end to end, from one side of the Allan
tic to the other; or, in round numbers,
they aggregate over 240,000,000 per
year. To this must be added the 100,-
100000 newspapers which in the same
period are dispatched, and then a
roughly-approximated idea of the enor-
nous mass of mail matter which is
handled on the lower floors of the new
Postoiiice building will be obtained. 1t
is curious to remark that the aggregate
of letters is more than half of the total
number dispatched in all France, and
over four times as many as are for
warded in Russia, while a notion of
how extensively news and information
is disseminated in this country may be
obtained by comparing the above total
of newspapers transmitted from New
York alone with that representing the
aggregate number sent in all Germany
q, 300, ,000), or even with the same in
all Great Britain, which is only about
so per cent. in excess. Scientific Anlert'
can.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-03-01

The National Convention of the Ma
tional party was held in Toledo on the
22d. Twenty-eight States were repre-
sented, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan,
Illinois and Indiana had large delega-
tions spresent. Judge Francis NJ. Hughes,
of Pennsylvania, was elected President.
The platform adopted is as follows:
WHEREAS, All throughout our entire country
the value of real estate il deprecated, industry
paralyzed. trade depressed, business, incomes
and wages reduced, unparalleled distress inflicted
upon the poorer and middle ranks of our people,
the land filled with fraud, .embezzlement, bank
ruptey, crime, suffering pauperism and starva-
ton; and
WHEREAS, This state of things has been brought
about by legislation IN the interest of and die
tated by money-lenders, bankers and bondhold-
ers. and
WHEREAs, While we recognize the fact that
men IN Congress connected with both the old
political parties have stood up manfully for the
rights OF the people and met the threats of the
money power and the ridicule Of an ignorant
and subsldized press, yet neither the Republican
nor the Democratic party in it's national policy
proposes remedies for the existing evils; and
WHEREAS, The independent Greenback party
and other associations, more or less effective,
have been unable hitherto to make a formidable
opposition 10 old party organizations; and
ounity Of Sreepbans tbe cbang;ng S f
bonds into coin bonds, the demOnetization of
the silver dollar, the excepting of bonds from
med dium, the proposed forced resumption Of
specie payments, and the prodigal waste of the
public lands were crimes against the people, and
as far as possible, the results of these criminal
acts must be counteracted by iudioious legisla-
ton:
Therefore, We assemble in National Conven-
tion and make declaration of our principles,
and invite all patriotic citizens to unite in an
effort 70 secure financial reform and industrial
emaneiPStion. The Organization shat be known
~ the National Party" and uPdel ahia name
We will perfect without delay national, state and
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-03-01
WEST ann SOUTH.

The Indiana State Democratic Convention
was held at indianapolis on the Goth. Ex-Gov.
Hendricks presided. Resolutions were adopted
that National Bank notes should be retired
and in lieu thereof the Government should is
sue Treasury notes with full legal-tender quail
ty; favoring making greenbacks full legal ten
der except where by the original contract pay
ment is to be made in coin; that the right TO
issue paper money as well as coin is the ex-
elusive prerogatiye OF the Government and
that such money should be issued In such
amounts as the business interests of the eouD-
try may from time to time require; fayorlng
such legislation by Congress as viii authorize
taxation by States Of U. s. notes I'm common
with all other money; demanding the restora-
tion Of the silver dollar Of 4l21S grains with
full legal-tender quality, and the repeal of the
Resumption and Bankrupt acts; declaring
that the fees and salaries of all public officers
should be reduced fayoring making the wages
Of employees of corporations a first lien on
their property, etc. opposing subsidies de-
nouncing the leaders of the Republican party
who wrongfully kept the peoples choice for
President and Viee-President out OF the posi-
tions TO which they we're elected, and the ac-
tion Of President Hayes IN appointing TO high
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-03-01
WASHINGTON.

The House Committee on Banking and Cur
Tency has agreed upon bill to retire circu-
lating notes of the National Banks. The bill
provides that the Secretary of the Treasury
shall cause to be prepared and issued Treasury
notes equal i'm amount to the circulation of
the National Banks, Feb. 1, 1873, which shall
be used in its redemption and retirement.
The National Convention of the United
States Export Trade met at Washington on
the 10Th. There was a large attendance. Hon.
Henry Lippitt Of Rhode Island, was chosen
President.
Representative Ellis of Louisiana, who had
long interview with the President ON the
18th, states that the President assured him
that the Administration had never eontem-
plated interference with the actions of the
courts or State Government of Louisiana, and
that, while he regretted the prosecution of
Anderson and Wells, it would not alter his
course toward the State and people of Louis
lana It was matter which involved their
honor alone.
The Export Trade Convention on the Goth
passed resolutions declaring that the in
terests of the country demand the re-estab-
llshment or maintenance of steamship lines
between the United States and all places that
Sdh OAASl hdA ACb AOi Jul pAOauNbof thht ouSh
lines should be as far as may be American
that discriminating charges against American
exports or vessels should be Immediately re-
moved; that general law ought TO be passed
by Congress, providing under proper condi-
tions for mileage compensation for sea car
riage of mails between the United States and
foreign ports, ON American steam vessels.
The convention adjourned sine die. After
ward the members of the convention called on
the President, who said he heartily eoncurred
in the purposes that brought the convention
together.
The President on the 10th appointed o. r
Heath and ]. NJ Gregory, Of Illinois, as Hon
orary Commissioners TO the Paris Exposition
Southwiek Guthrie, Cashier of the y. s.
Treasury, has resigned He has been con
pected with the Treasury fifteen years.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-03-01
THE EASTERN TROUBLE,

BERLIN, Feb. ID.
In the Reichstag, to-day, in response
to the Interpolation, Bismarck stated
that he had little practically new to tell.
He discussed the provisions of the pre-
liminaries of peace, and showed that
Germany's interests are not affected in
such manner as to oblige her to de-
viate from her previous attitude. He
described the apprehensions respecting
the Dardanelles as not justified by the
actual situation. Regarding the position
to be taken by Germany he said he could
not now give any official information.
He did not believe in European war,
as the powers who opposed Russia
would have to assume the responsibility
ofthelegaey left by the Turks. Germany
was in favor of fastening the assem-
bling of the conference, which perhaps
will meet within the first fortnight of
March. He rejected emphaticaliy all
suggestions that Germany should inter-
fere, and declared that she was willing
honorably to mediate, but did not wish
to exercise the Office of arbitrator of
Europe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-03-01
Mrs. Pitman's Remains.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.
The retort of the furnace in DIR. LIE
Moyne's crematory was opened to-day,
and the calcined remains of Mrs. Ben.
Pitman were withdrawn. When weighed
they drew the scales at fraction over
four pounds and two ounces. Their
appearance generally was that of a
clear white bone ash, as of a thorough
ly-burned bone pulverized by a heavy
weight intermingled with flakes resem-
bling fish scales, of an extremely light
pearl color. Mixed with the bone ash
were the y-distinguishable fibers
and shreds of the cashmere robe in
which the body was wrapped, and of
the alum-soaked sheet with which it was
covered, distinguishable by the differ
ence of texture, and what were also be-
lieved to be the petals of the flowers
placed upon Mrs. Pitman's bosom; but
all these were reduced to an impalpa-
BILE dust in handling the remains, which
lay on the bottom of the retort, distrib-
uted in almost exact proportion to the
quantity of bones that go to make up
the human skeleton.
Not single trace of the flesh, liga-
ments or tissues was traceable in the
calcined remains. There were ten or
twelve small pieces of bone, varying in
size from that of a pea to that of a hen s
egg, that were not reduced to the ash
condition, evidently the remnants of
the larger bones. These presented a
corrugated and porous appearance, as
much that of decay as of iAcineration,
and were two or three shades darker
than the ash. They were easily crum-
bled, however, by slight pressure, and
resulted in a granular substance, and
retained gritty form instead of the
smoothness of the ashy portions of the
residuum. There was not the slightest
odor in the ash or bones.
There were no ceremonies whatever
attendant upon the withdrawal of the
remains from the retort or afterward
They were securely sealed up in glass
urn and forwarded to Mr.. Pitman al
Cincinnati by express.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-03-01
The views OF Austria.

VIENNA feD. ~
Auersperg, President of the Austrian
Council of Ministers, in reply to the in
terpellation in the lower house of the
Reichsrath to-day, said The Govern
ment could not consider rs binding any
arrangement between the belligerents
affecting the interests of this monarchy
or the rights of the signitaries of the
treaty of Paris as long as such arrange
ments were not agreed to by the pow
ers. Negotiations on the subject of the
conference are approaching conclusion.
The Government is not in position
to make detailed statement of its
views. 1t is bound, however, to de-
clare, generally, that it cannot re-
gard some of the peace stipulations
as consonant with the interests of the
monarchy. This reservation does not
apply to the ameliOration of the condi-
ton of Christians, but such provisions
as might involve the alteration of the
balance of power in the East to the det-
riment of Austria. The Government
confidently hopes the council will reach
an understanding and solution satisfac-
tory to all. In any case the Govern
ment will consider it its duty and mis-
sion to secure due recognition of the
political and material interests and dig
nifty of the monarchy.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-03-01
NEW ORLEANS. Feb. Is.


Thomas c. Anderson was called be-
fore the bar this morning. The motion
to arrest Judgment was overruled, and,
when asked if he had anything to offer
before sentence, Anderson said that he
considered his case cruel persecution
under the forms of law; that he was in
the power of the court and ready to re-
ceive sentence.
Judge Whitaker answered that the
accused had fair trial before an inn
partial jury, and that the verdict was
fully justified by the evidence. He then
sentenced Anderson, in consequence of
the recommendation of the jury to the
mercy of the Court, TO the lowest term un-
der the law-two years at hard labor
in the State Penitentiary, and costs. A
suspensive appeal was granted, return
able on Wednesday,
A motion to transfer the case of Wells,
Kenner and Casanave to the U. S. Court
was filed and will be heard on March 6.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-03-01
LEGISLATIVE.

Senate, FEB. 20. Petitions were pre-
sented against the passage of the Per-
kins School bill and for the protection
of quail. The bill requiring Township
Assessors to ascertain and report upon
the number of soldiers unmarked
graves was passed.; also several local
bills, The Partial Appropriation bill
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-03-01

In the PERSONAL column of the New
York Herald a few days since "a South
ern widow advertised that she " would
like a sleigh ride" She added that
the turnout must be good and the
owner gentleman" and she qualified
her request by stating that "trifler
need not apply"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-03-01

The coal production of the world has
increased enormously since l845. In
that year Great Britain produced 81
500, 900 tons; in 1874, 125, ,043, 900. Bel
gium, l845, 1880, or; in 1874, IA, $685.
600. France, 1845, 4, ,141, ,617; 1874, 49,
$4,000. Prussia, 1845, $500, 600; 1874,
Al, ,754,60O In the United States the
production in 1874 was nearly ten times
that in 1S45.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-03-01

"HURRAH! hurrah" cried young
lawyer, who succeeded to his fathers
practice, "Tve settled that old lawsuit
at last" " Settled itr' exclaimed the
astonished parent, "why, we've sup
ported the family on that for the last
ten years
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-03-01

A FRENCH paper says that it has been
accidentally discovered that in cases of
epileptic fits black silk handkerchief
thrown over the afflicted persons will
restore them Immediately.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-03-01
The Returning Board.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. q.
Judge Whitaker to-day rendered a
decision in the case of Thomas G. An
derson, overruling the motion for new
trial, The Judge holds that the ver-
dict is in accordance with the evidence.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-03-01
WAR NOTES.

Twenty-Five thousand sick and wounded
Russians are in the hospitals between the
Danube and the Balkans.
Sulieman Pasha has been placed under ar
rest and viii be court-martialed.
Russia insists ON Servia relinquishing Prot
and Ak Palanka, which causes much indigna-
tion in Servia Negotiations are In progress.
The Grand Duke Nicholas has transferred
his headquarters TO San Stefano.
Russian troops have occupied Plrot and Ak
Palanka.
Pera dispatch Of the 25th said the Car had
consented that the Russians should not come
nearer COnstantinople than San Stephano.
The Turks, the dispatch said had accepted all
the peace conditions except the two about inn
mediate surrender OF lron-clads and a payment
to Russia of 10,OO0,OO0 roubles cash and e4O,.
100000 in bonds. A Vienna telegram SAYS
Russia has consented to reduce the Indemnity
one-hfth. The Ageaee R'1sse says the ques-
tion of the iron-cads win not create difficulty.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-03-01

LINK" is the appropriate name of
New York sausage-maker.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-03-01
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

A London telegram of the 10Th says it is
stated on authority that cannot be questioned
that 10000 600 human beings are now starving
in tie famine stricken provinces of Northern
China.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Northcote
stated in the House of Commons, on the 21st,
that the result Of the negotiations with Rus
sia was an understanding that Russia will not
occupy any portion of the Peninsula of Gallip-
oil or the Boulair lines on the Asiatic side
of the Dardanelles; England is not to land
troops at GallipoH or on the Asiatic side of
the Dardanelles.
The conference will meet at Baden-Baden.
There was general rejoicing at Madrid on
the 21st over the official announcement of the
termination of the Cuban insurrection.
A revolution is again raging in San Do
mingo.
A tidal wave at Callao on the 9th ult. de-
stroyed an immense amount of property and
drowned eight persons.
A st. Petersburg telegram says the confer
ence will not meet until the peace negotiations
are concluded.
Cardinal McCloskey has arrived at Rome.
The British ships at Gallipol are placed on
both sides Of the promontory so their guns
can sweep from shore to shore, and boats pa
troll nightly to prevent the laying of torpe-
does.
The Emperor of Austria says he earnestly
desires peace.
Six persons were killed and twenty-three
wounded by an explosion OF dynamite at Par
ma on the 23d.
In the British House of Lords, on the 25th,
Lord Derby said the Russian demand for the
Turkish men-Of-war had been refused. He
hoped it would not be persisted in. He spoke
in decided terms concerning Russia's demand
that the Egyptian tribute shall be pledged for
the payment of indemnity, and said it might
turn out that British interests would be very
much involved in any claim for payment from
that tribute.
The famine still continues in India.
The ROumanian Government has issued a
circular dispatch appealing to the powers to
guarantee the integrity Of Roumania and de-
elaring that the Government will never sub
init to a compromise respecting that integrity
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-27
LATEST LOCAL.

JOHN B. HOMER, who was arrested for
renting rooms in his building for immoral
purposes, was this morning discharged in
the Police Court.
AMOR SMITH, JR., has appointed the fol-
lowing: For Storekeepers, Tyrell, F.W. Wip-
per- Thomas Stokes; Gaugers-R. Won Nor-
dal, F. Tewar H. B. Teetor.
JOHN MCCARTHY, waiter at the boarding
house of Mrs Kelly, No. 254 West Fourth
street, was bound over to the Grand Jury
this morning on the charge of stealing a
pocketbook containing between $500 and
800 from the landlady.
CORONER STITCH this evening began an in
quest on the remains of a man named Har-
wood, who lived in AvOndale and who died
yesterday under circumstances which justi-
fed an investigation. 1t was reported that
the man had died from internal injuries
the result Of an assault upon him.
THE body of the man found in the canal
at the foot of Jackson street yesterday was
identified as that of Charles Reitz, twenty
one years old, who lived with his parents a
Montgomery, Hamilton County, Ohio. The
deceased left home last Monday for thi
city. He was partly deranged in mind bu
he never spoke Of being tired of life. Thu
Coroner rendered a verdict of death from
drowning, but whether accidental or other
wise he was unable to determine