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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-03-07
Tue Republicans Parry Should moi sleep

EDITOR JoUREALs-The following ex.
tracts from the speech Of Gen. John Beatty
at the recent meeting Of the Republican
State Central Committee at Columbus, con.
tain 40 much that would exactly apply to
our county, by the change Of few words,
that no apology is asked for their re.puLli-
cation.
lie added: "Dut il NAV be said that
there is no way to remedy this condition of
afiairs, no way by which the Consliiuiion
may be enforced, no means whereby n free
and iairelection can be secured. Itisfnlse:
but admit, for the sake Of argument, that
the present laws nre inadequate. Then
what is our plain duty? Is Il not in create
public sentiment which shall demand the
enactment Of proper and sufficient laws
for the protection Of loyal men IN the exer
else Of their constitutional rights? Tap.
plause. Shall we not agitale, speak, write,
expostnlate, demand, fight, IL need I've, nm
Ill this wrong is righied, until fair play Is
recognized, until loyalty stands upon an
equality, At least, with trenson2
Let us add, until honest labor stand on
an equality with official stealing; until an
honest effort to correct abuses in the party
shall not be met by the party leaders with
a persistent effort to cover up, and exienu-
ate, and apologize for, and deny the exist
ence OF the abuses sought to be concealed
until the party leaders will not seek sue.
cess IN the nse Of means Of such charac.
ter that they burst not let the people know
of their Use until il will cease to be the
boast Of party leaders that the majority
would have been greater, II there had been
more money with which to buy votes.
Gen. Beatty further added:
The Republican party has been too long
sleeping. 1t has failed to exercise the old
time vigilance. 1t has been beguiled by
soft words and false promises into folding
the arms To rest, when it should have been
up and doing, aroused and watchful Too
many Of us impatiently concluded that the
Republican party had fulfilled its mission,
aud have therefore permitted ils principles,
ends and aims TO drift out of sight. We
have accepted words tor acts nav, we have
insanely believed the words when they
were CONT addicted by the acts. We have
insisted that there has been peace, when
armed men are controlling States. We
have been guided by sickly, slobbering sent
mentality, when we should have been
guided by justice and common sense. We
hde become ashamed 10 proclaim solemn truths
and as a result are now encompdsscd by EIise.
hoods.
lsnot that our condition in Wood county ?
Have we not been afraid Of the senseless
cry "yon are breaking mp the Republican
party" when our common sense, and hon.
est instincts, have rebelled against the re-
suits worked ont for us, by the tricks, and
trades, aud sales, and bargains Of our would.
be lords and masters, the Republican off
cial ring of Wood county?
Have we not been ashamed or afraid to
proclaim solemn truths, and are we not
now compaSsed by shams and falsehoods
Look around you and see. -.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-03-07

The course OF the Perrysburg journal in
refusing TO nssist in covering np official
wrongs and extravagance, is worthy of all
cOmmendation, and entities il TO the respect
oi all those who are in favor OF having
scron9s righted. There will be those who
will attempt to ascribe il 10 the III will
towards county officials for not giving il
more OF the county printing. Even on
that ground, it would have n right, as a
Republican organ, TO resent their marked
injustice; but no one will place its manly
defense OF taxpayers rights upon that
platform. Let the Journal continne in the
good work begun Wood County Reporter.
All the credit we are entitled to is for rthe
performance of a simple aud plain duty.
We have always claimed that newspaper.
public speaker or private individual had
greater cause for cOndemuing corruption
in their own ranks, than had the opposi.
tion. Through their confidence ia them
they have assisted in placing them ia Off
cial positions. II their confidence il
abused they are doubly mortified, while
the opposition can with self-nssurance
e'ort, " l told you So"
1t is believed by some, aud so expressed
that nearly every ditch in the county under
course of construction ia put in n position
10 speculate upon. We regret that there
Is evidence from SO many quarters to con-
firm this belief
II is anything but pleasant for us to feel
compelled as matter Of justice, aud in
justice to oHrself, TO condemn the action of
officials that we have recommended to the
people as worthy of their confidence. But
IL would he an act of imbecility on our part
TO sit idly down and see the Injustice done
to the mass OF people in the county, aud
ut the same time watch the process OF the
cutting OF our own throat, that one source
by which the people get Information may
be cut of. We think we have shown
abundance OF evidence that we can live
without patronage from our county officials,
aud Withstand the combined attacks of the
RUG, but when Mr.. E. w. MERRY, the Aud
jIor's banker, ls not content TO use his ia.
nuenee with the officials against us but
CONES 70 Perrysburg aud solieits business
men 10 withdraw their patronage, with the
expressed purpose that ave want to bust
him," it is little more than we eau or
ought 10 EaUd,
We have several political funeral ser
nous TO preach before We sIe busted"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-03-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Statement North British & Merchantile Co.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. STATE OF ONO, !
COLUMBUS, Feb. 18th, 1879.


wHERAs-The North British & Mer-
cnnIile Insurance Company located at Lon
don and Edinburgh, in the United Kingdom Of
Great Britain and Irela nd, Foreign Fire aud
Life Insurance Company, is possessed Of at
least the amount Of actual capital required Of
similar companies formed under the provisions
Of the Act entitled IAN Act tn Regulate Insur-
ance Companies doing an Insurance Business
IN the State of Ohio =" passed April %, 1872,
and the Acts Amendatory thereof and supple.
mentary thereto, and has deposited with the Su.
perintendent of Insurance Of the State 0f Ohio,
IN trust for the benefit and security Of its
pulley holders residing in the State Of
Ohio, a sum not less than one hundred thousand
dollars in stocks and securities req uired nd
allowed by saii acts, and has filed in this Office
a certified cupy of its charter or deed Of settle
ment and det lied settlement of its assets and
Liabilities, and evidences of investments, and
otherwise complied with all the requisiiinns "G
the said acts which are applicable to Foreign
Fire Insurance Companies, Partnerships aud
Associations.
Now, THEREFORE,, In pursuance Of law, ],
JOsEPH, +. WRIGHr. Superintendent Of lnsur- o
ance Of the State OF Ohio, do hereby certify that
said Company IS authorized to transact its ap-
propriate business Of Fire Insurance 10
this State, in accordance with law. during the
current wear. The condition and business Of
said Company ( December 3lst. 1871 as shnwn
by statement Of Home Office made to this DE =
n pIrtment, is as follows:
Amount actual paid up Capital, 81 100000 90
Aggregate amOu't available assets 7,S73,S4S Al
Aggregate amount Of liabilities
(except capitaI, including re-
insurance. not stated ........ ............
Amount of Income for the preced-
ing year in cash. tFire). ..... 4, 895 3S9 90
Amount Of Expenditures for the
preceding year in cash FireJ.. 1895, 800 20
The condition and business Of The United
States or American Branch. December 3lst,
1878, is shown by state m5nt, as follows:
Aggregate Amount Of available
A ssets 10 the United States s., ,733, ,463 70
Aggregate Amount Of Liabilities
in the United States, including
reinsurance ............... sO3.548 81
Amount II Income for the preced-
ing wear IN cash in the United
States. ..........,........... .23l ,759 O3
Amount of Expenditures for the
preceding year in cash in the
United States. ........ 922 ,s25 81
IN WITNKss WHErEOF have herenniu sub
-. scribed nv name aud caused the
( sEAL Seal Of my office to be affixed the
dav aud wear above written.
JOSEPH +. WRIGHT, Smpt.
4. G. Williams, Ag't, Perrysburg.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-03-07


BrainRTd's MnsicRl World The
March number Of the Musical WoRLD is out,
and is as attractive as ever for music lovers
Seven complete pieces Of new music are given
in this number, consisting of Dasy's We'd
ding Day. new song and chorus by RosNbel,
q Birdie, Sweet Birdie," beautiful cradle
s'ng by W. G. Smith, at is Early in the
Morning,' Quartette by Coe. Mignon." a
piAuU arrangement Of airs from this popular
opera, "Jack Hurner's Quickstep," Sn easy
piano piece BY Karl Meiz. Song without
Words" for Piano or Cabinet Organ, AMI
The Musical World Waltz" for Piano, and
Violin. This music is alone worth over 81 90
in usual sheet form. An immense amount Of
musical information, including the musical
news from all parts OF the world is also given.
A number Of articles Of especial interest to
yiolinists Will be found IN this number-amonR &
them a short history of the vielion and brief
sketches of The leading violnists of the world
Twelve excellent portraits Of Max Strakosch
and the leading arsists in his opera company
are also given this month. Send is cents for
a sample copy, or l.50 and receive the
WORLD year and you will not regret il. Ad-
dress the publishers, s. BRAlNARD'S SONS,
Cleveland o.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-03-07
Statement of London Assurance Cooperation
STATR OF OHIO Insurance DEPARTMENT
Columbus February rs, 1879 (

"
Columbus, February 25, 1879. I
WHwREAs The London Assurance Cor
pOrnti0n, located at London, Eng and lbI the
Uniled kingd Of Great Britain a nd Ireland
Fnrelg Fire Insurance Company, il possessed
nf ut least the Amnunt of aeIual capi.
tai required Ol similar companies formed under
the provisions "t the Act entitled " An Act tu
Regulate Insurance Companies doing an lnsur.
ance business in the State az Ohio" passed
April u, 1872, and the Acts AmendHtpry theTc of
aud supplementary thereto, and has drpOsiIrd
with the Superintendent ui Insurance Of the
State Of Oln. in trust for the benefit and sernr.
Nv nt its pulcv holders residing In the State 0f
Ohio, sum not less than ore hundred thousand
dollars in stocks aud securities required and
allowed bv said acts, aud has filed in this ultlce
a certified copy of lis Charter nr Deed Of Set
tlpment, aud detailed Statement of its assets
and lablit and evidences nf investments,
and otherwise complied with all the reqnsitnns
ot the said acts which applicable to Foreign
Fire Insurance Companies, Partnerships aud
Associations,
Now THEREFORE, in Pursuance of law. l.
JOsEPn F. F.WRIGuT. Superintendent Of Insurance
"i the State "f Ohm. do hereby certify That
said Cnmpinv is authorized to transact its ap-
prnprihtr business Of Fire Insurance in this
State, in accordance with law. during the cur
rent year. The cnndi'inn and business Of sal
Company December 3lst, 1877. as shown BY
statement al Hume Office made to this Depart.
meuI, Us hN lNlluWh.
A Am'nl actual paid mp Capital e 1925
Aggregate amount Of avnia-
BILE Assets. .....,..,... S,O5OS5l Ids Sd
Aggregate mount Of Liabil-
iiies texcept capital), in-
cludng reinsurance ....,....,....
Amount Of Income fur the
preceding year in eash.... 60S.55l Is Id
mount of Expenditures f0r
the preceding year IN cash 5i6, ,256 rs Id
The condition and business nf the United
States or American Branch, Drcember 3lst,
1873, is shown " : Aement, MS follows;
Aggregate Amount of available
Assets IN the United States ,.. 81 ,OlS 90
Aggregate amount Of liabilities
in the Unitei States, including
reinsurance ...........-.. 304 1928 So
Amuunt oI Income for The preeed-
ing wear in cash ia the United
StAtes.s '.s' ''''s ''ss 's'' bl9 ,BO1 Is
Amount or Expenditures fnr the
preceding 6ear in cash In the
United Staies,... .......,..... 36R 5l7 SO
liz WITNESS WHEREOP. I have hereunio sub
- soribed my name and caused the
sFAL seal IT nv Office 10 be- affixed the
daV ard wear abnVe written.
JOSEPH r. WRIGHT, SnpL
A. Gs Williams, AE't, PeEFysbuTg, o.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-03-07
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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-03-07
AdvIee to ,FrIsco secessionIsls.

The California hoodlums who threaten
10 secede il the President veto the Chinese
Bill, and set up an Occidental Republic,
should not he restrained. Let them turn
Themselves Loose. There are severa survi,
vors of an attempt to organize Confeder
acy IN 1851 IAN attempt that meant busi.
ness for about fOn yenrs--who are now
ready TO sit down calmly anil observe the
process Of manufacturing that litlie three
fora dime Occidental Governmrnt. Gn
right along. boys don't get frightened. Is
jusI as e-e hsy. Weull know how il is o,,l.
selves. Pitch in.-Memphis AruLmeke.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-03-07

We publish in another column the Of
fl ial proceedings Of the County Commis-
slOners in which tie $i0,(0) worth OF
bonds were negotiated, as taken from
the records In the Auditors Office and
published in the Wood County Reporter
last week. From these prOce, dings it
will be seen that in one paragraph tire
Commissioners sell the bonds at par,
while in the next paragraph they bind
themselves to pay BALLoU & Co. 3 per
cent. or SO 900 for transacting their own
business. viii their "Organ" " tell the
people how to harmonic this with the
law; a'so why IL. was necessary Tor Mr..
K. w. MERRY to go down to Boston to
negotiate said bonds, anu VII, re his pay
Is to cone from? And also why it was
necessary ioI the Commissioners to ray
BALLoU & Co., of Boston. S37. 80 to d, :
liver said bonds in n w York when that
firm have branch house in New YorA ?
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-03-07
TO THE OFFICIALS OF WOOD co.

hereby ngrce to do al the County
Advertising in an acceptable manner at
one-hs'f the legal rates now charged, and
win duplicate any job Of blank work done
at Springfield, Columbus, or elsewhere, for
the same price paid to parties ontside the
county.
place this proposition on double In
sis; ~ that | am publishing Republican
paper; (2) that IL is in direct opposition
TO the present management OF county af.
fairs. JAS. TIMMoNs.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-03-07

According to the argument Of /" e. A.
H." in lat weeks Sentinel, those who
feel that their only hope in saving their
farms from the ditch tax collector is
through litigation, should first consult
the Ring before they employ attorneys
to defend them. They will probably do
this
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-03-07

A bill is now before the Ohio Leg isla-
ture, which, If it becomes law, will enti-
tie the wife Of a dissolute husband to draw
At least one.half the wages he earns, for
the support of herself and children. Such
measure has its drawbacks, being Of a
class OF legislation that never realizes what
is contemplated by il, but il this bill can
lie carried into successful operation in this
state, it will no doIbt he adopted very
largely by all the states.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-03-07

While the DENNIS KEARNBY's of Gallo
ornia are clamoring 10 take that state out
Of the union, should the "Chinees bill T"
nil to become law, the lower house Of
the Connecticut legislature unanimously
adopted resolution, declaring that the
so-called Chinese bill is a A,grant viola
tion of a sacred and honorable treaty and
n disgrace to the country.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-03-07

From the tenor Of some squibs in the
Sentinel this week it would appear that the
Perrysburg branch editor prefers to have
his thoughts appear as editorial instead Of
having them published over his initials.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-03-07

Captain BoYEToN, the great swimmer, is
now engaged in floating down the Ohio and
Mississippi rivers, from Pittsburgh to New
Orleans. He expects the trip to occupy
about 2S days.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-03-07

- Delaware has been much abused for
sticking to the whipping post; but no less
than four State Legislatures are now grave
ly considering the eXPediency of its In
PRODUCTION.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-03-07

The Forty-ifth Congress ended it, ca
reer in tumult on Tuesday, failing to pass
the Legislative and Appropriation bills
and the President calls an extra session to
begin March 18th. Democratic candida tcs
for positions in the organization of the
Forty.sixth Congress are appearing in
Washington in shoals, the number being
estimated ut over 8. 900.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-03-07

Memphis .4ralanche: Hendricks appears
to he dropping ont of sight as a Democratic
Presidential probability, and Thurman is
sliding backward gently. Bayard is work.
ing away under steady pull; hut tho
bright fresh, vouthful Tilden bounds for
ward like nn India-rubber ball. 81. t.
1SSO-bar'l s.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-03-07

Private DALzELL has done n good thing
in introducing n bill in the Ohio Legisla-
tnre, to submit to the people constitn-
tional amendnlnt, limiting legislative ses.
siOns to once in two years. Such meas
ure would carry hy large majnrity, hut
the people can rest assured that they
will not get permission from the present
legislature at lenst, to vote OH any such
measure.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-03-07
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
= 0m1N,sTHATOns y NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
has been appointed Administrator Of the estate
sI Anp CrSsedy, fate Of Wond coupty, deceased,
-. PIERCE, Adninstrator.
Dsted this 9th day Of FebTSNry, 1877. 46o
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-03-07

N" Advertising Agent can insert an ad-
Verlisement in our list at tweDny-sx StHndt
nrd week.-Mrs. NJ ten dnllars a line withau-
losing money. Those advertisers who want to
"blain the best possible eirenlatinn wiihnut ex-
pending more than frrm $40 tn 500 shOnld
address GEO. p. ROWELL 4 CO., 10 Spruce
St, New York.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-03-07
nIYOnOr NOTICE.

Cornelius M, DtIh, whose plscs Of fesidenes
is nnknown, 10 hereby notified that Hattie Dirth
has filed her petition for divorce in the Court Of
Common Pleas, Of Wood county, Ohio, setting
forth that she was married to said Cornelius NJ.
Drth on Fsb'y T,lS7l that she has since con-
Quoted herself toward him as = faithful and obe-
dient wife that he has been wIllfnlly absent
from her for more than three years last past that
during that time he has been guilty of Rdultery:
and asking that she be divorced from him and
restored to her maiden name Of Hattie Greenof.
Said cause will stand for hearing atthe Feb
ruary term 1879, Of said Court.
HATTIE DIRTH,
l2R6.SO By COOK & TEour, her Au'ys.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-20
Police and Courthouse News.

VIM. Clayton, a cattle thief, who has
practiced for some time past in the
vicinity of Collierville and German
town, was sentenced to the pepitouti,
airy yesterday for s years,
The case Of Charles Woods,
charged with the killing Of Mrs. W.
Q. Q, Foster, in January last, will
come up for trial next month. Peter
Gillem, mixed up in the killing Of
Uncle Billy Mcdonald, will be tried
next week, a venirc of sixty paen hav
ing been ordered by Judge Horrigan
for the purpose
Mafy Jenkins was proven to be a
thief in tie Criminal Court yesterday,
and she goes to the p~enitentiary for
five years to expiate her crime.
Henry Miller, a candy maker and
cake baker, was before Esquire Quig-
ley for having croton-oiled Gabe Will
liams, who secretly fed upon his labor.
The man was awfully sick, but there
was not enough in the cast to make
the Squire think Miller had done him
much harm,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-20

Memphis FloralCo., 3j7 Main.
Mud and slop under foot to-day
-Mince Meat at Lyle & Shields.
Cotton quiet and unchanged to-
day.
-Kirkland's silk handkerchief
etc, for Christmas.
The Big Boot shoe store, 3A Main,
offers great Bargains.
Fine candies at reasonable prices,
holiday trade at Oliver, FinDie Cos.
Ton hundred cases canned fruits
and vegetables, low prices, at Lyle &
Shields.
The staple has shown no Auctua-
tons Of value here during the past
four days.
-Raisins, nuts, figs, citron and can
dies Of all grades and prices, at Oliver,
Finn!o 4 Cos.
Blank books of all kinds made at
tho LEDGER Office book bindery, 13
Madison street.
Candies of all kinds and grades
for the holidays, at retail reasonable
prices, at Oliver, Finnie & Co.'S.
People tkrong our highways In
spite Of bad weather, and business
was never more active than now.
Special receipts Of oranges, apples,
Malaga grapes. r%aisins, currants, figs,
nuts and citron at hyde 4 Shields.
Fine candies, r%aisins, figs, citrop
cider aats, etc, for the holidays.
Prices reaseBsble, at Oliver, Finnie &
Cos.
-Lorgnettcs we're freely %ieyciicd %
more than half a dozen freshly welded
| brides at the theatre last night, and a
dozcn OF more Of %expeetant ones.
The LEDGER Job Printing Office
and Book Bindery, Is Madis9g, exc.
cgtes everything in their line as neat
aud cheap rs any house in this city. /
Violating health ordinance is a
charge brought against ppmerous
prominent citizens. They must clean
up and keep themselves clean Or be
fined.
Many a poor little mule is 70 bc
seen tugging through a mud hole in
front &s dray loaded with 4 bales OIL
cotton, and 1t Il ? pitiful exhibition
70 behold
The river here continues to swell
and is within about II feet Of extreme
high water. No apprehonsions are fell
Yet awhile abouttho rise getting ovel
the bank tops.
Shaker dressed turkeys can b,
bought at Victor b, Fuchs, 30 and Al
Jefferson street, at sixty cents apiece,
and upwards. This is a great dea
cheaper than beef.
Choice dressed fat turkeys iol
Christmas aud sPiced beef rounds, a
H. seeSsel Sr. &.Son's, corner JoTer
son and Second. Leave orders a da,
Or two in advance.