Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-02-24
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| PniLA., Pa, Feb. l6, 1889.
En-, JoURNAL;-Fromt the ice bound re-
gions Of Russia comes cry 10 America
for aud in behalf OF the much abused Jews
who are suffering all the crualties a heart.
less despotism can innict. Three hundred
OF these Russian refugees are expected to
reach this port by the American Steam
ship Illinois. this week, and Mayor King
hns asked the citizens OF this city OF "Broih-
erly Love" to provide lodging place, and
necessary provisions aud clothing for these
destitute immigrants and thus assist them
in procuring homes In ",he land Of the
free and home OF the brave" A convention
has been held and committee duly ap-
pointed TO make the necessary arrrnge-
menis. Nearly IS, 900 has been paid in
to Drexel & Co., bankers, for the prosecu.
ton OF the good work. The old Pennsyl.
vania depot corner OF 3lst and Market
Streets has been secured for Temporary quar-
ters, and twenty carpenters are busily en-
gagged in putting the building in proper
shape for their c nvenience and comfort.
corps of physicians have been secured,
who will vaccinate them as soon as practi-
cable alter their arrival. Groceries have
been purchased and arrangements made
with reliable butchers aud bakers to sup.
ply necessary meat and bread.
The following letter has been received by
Mayor King, from Hamilton Disston in
Florida:
Learning that vessel will uon arrive
who have been compelled to leave Russia
on recount of persecution, hereby,
through you, on behalf of our. company,
offer to give to each family forty acres Of
land in our purchase Us II token OF sympa-
thy, and to assist their friends in placing
them in II position Of comfort in a Tree
land"
The land il owned by the O'Keechobee
Land aud Improvement company, and To-
Gated in Florida,
On their arrival I hope to gam admis-
sion to their quarters and report you an,
matters OF Interest from personal observa.
ton. As ever yours,
RAMBLER.
The following epis,le was taken by Ma.
poeon from the public records of Rome,
when lie deprived that city of SO many
valuable manuscripts. Ii was written
at the time and ON the spot where Jesus
Christ commenced His ministry by Pub
lIcus Centulus, the Governor OF Judea, 10
the Senate of--C@-ar, Emperor. 1t was
the custom in those days lur the Governor
to write home any event OF Importance
which tran-pired while he held office:
"CoNscRIPT FATHERs.-There appeared
in these our days II man named Jesn.
Christ, who is yet living among us, and OF
the Gentiles is accepted as prophet of
great truth; but HIS own disciples call
Him the Son OF God. He hath raised the
dead, cured all manner of diseases. He is
IL man OF stature somewhat tall and come
ly, with a very ruddy countenance, such
ms the beholder may both love and fear.
His hair is the color of the flbert hen
fully ripe, plain to his ears, whence down
ward il is more orient Of color, curling
and waving about his shoulders; in the
middle OF his head Is seam or partition
oil long hair, after the manner OF the Ma
zarites. His forehead is PLAIN and deli
cate; his face without spot or wrinkle
beautiful with comely red; his nose and
mouth are exactly formed: his beard is Of
the color OF his hair and thick, not of any
great length, but forked In reproving,
he is terrible; in admonishing, courteous;
in speaking, very modest and wise; in pro.
portion OF body, well shaped. None have
seen him laugh, but many have seen him
weep. A man, for his surprising beauty,
exceling the children OF men."-Er.