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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1859-01-07
EEL BRUCE,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR LAW
Pension Agent and Notary Public Office in the
Plain Dealer Building Cleveland, Ohio
D1T Particular attention paid to Pension Claims.
lanuarY I, 1858 469.dW
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MONDAY. the I7ih day of LANU
AIRY, AID. 1889,

Between the Hours OF Ten O'Clock A. VI. nnC
FOUR O'Clock P Nj. OF said day, the following de
scribed Premises, to witt
Situate i'll the Township Of Churdon, Geaugu
County, and State OF Ohio, and is known by the
South division of Lot No. 81 in Tract No. l. aud
is bounded as follows East by the East line OF
the Lot and Township; South by til, Lot and
Track line; on the West by Lot No. 90 and
ou the North by land ownedby DelOs w. Robin.
son, and containing One Hundred and Eleven
and Seventy Nine One -Hundredth Acres oi
Land, excepting and re5erving therelrom the
following described Piece of Land heretofore set
ofrto Isaac Hoslord and Family as a Homestead,
to wit Bounded aud described as oows -
Beginning on the West line OF said Lot No. 81,
at The Soulh.We corner of Deos w. Robin
sons Land, thence South on. the West line of
said Lot No. 81 Sixty Rods thence East so far
that by running line North Sixty Rods To said
Robinson's Land, and thence West along said
Rohinson's South line TO the place of beginning,
shall contain Twenty-Five Acres, with the
Buildings and AppurIenances thereof leaving
Eight-Six and Seventy Nine. One. lIundredrR h
Acres OF Land but subject 10 all legal highways,
S,id Lind he appraised al Sl5 % per Acre
TEENS OF SALE cash in hand
J. S. CLEVELAND Coroner,
Bye. II. FOOTE, deputy.
SherifNs Office, Geauga CO., Ohio,
December l7th. A. D. 1858. 466.5W
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THE GEAUGA COUNTY AGRICUL.
l. TURAL SOCIETY will hold its AN
NUAL MEETING ut the Rooms of the
Society. in Burton. on MONDAY, January
10th, 1853, at TEN o'clock AM. for the
purpose of EleGting Officers for tho ensuing
Year; also, to trnnsact othor business of
Importance which will como before the So
cioty.. All Members are requested TO attend.
II. Il FORD, Secretary.
Burton. Dec. "a. 1858, 467
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Chsrdon, Dec. 81, 1858.
PETITION FOR DIVORCE.
state Of Ohio, Geauga County, ss,
Asher EnrrnM.

vs.. III Common Pleas.
Celia Forrow. t y
TTNlIE said Celia Forrow is>notificd that Asher
| Forrow ,on the6th day Of November, "A d. 1858,
filed petition in the office ui theClerk OF the Court
Oh Common Pleas, within and for the County of
Geaugn,s sund State OF Ohio, setting out legal
marriage with the Defendant. having one heir as
issue OF said mdrtiage, and charging that the De.
iendant is guilty ot adultery, and praying process
and dissolution of the .narriagc contract and
exclusive control of said minor child Said ease
will be or hearing at the February Term of said
Court, 1859.
The Petitioner will take Dispositions to be used
in the trial OF said case, at the office OF the Clerk
of The District Court in and for the County OF Al.
egan, In the Township OF Alegin. County OF Al.
Logan, in the State OF Michigan, ON THE 2sth
DAY OF JANUARY, AID. 1859, between the
hours offs O'Clock, A. NJ, and o'clock p NJ, of
said day also AT the Post Office in the village of
Three Rivers, in the County OF Saint Joseph's and
State Of Michigan, ON THE 18th DAY OF JAN
UARY, A. D., 1859, between the hours of y o..
clock, A. NJ, and O'clock =. NJ. of said day
w. o. FORREST.
Solicitor foe Petitioner.
Decembcr % 1888 SiGo Gu
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Gbs State Of Ohio.
NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
TT Is ORDERED BY JUDGES

L of the Court Of Common Pleas, within and tor
said District, that the time for holding the Terms
OF ;hc Common Pleas Courts Tor the several Count.
les in said District, ior the year A d. 1889. besand
the same are hereby fixed and prescribed as fol-
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SHERIFFS SALE.

TN obedience to the requirements of Pluren,
L Order, of Sale. issued from the Office Of the
" of Geauga, in the State OF Ohio. in certain
Suit, wherein Benjamin Cook aud Alphels Cuok
are Plaintiffs, and Harlow Ilosiord and lsnnc Hos
ford, Defendant, to me directed and delivered,
have caused to be re-0pprused and shall expose
HOUSE, in CIlARDON, in said County, on .'
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Doc. ~, 1858,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-05-06

yersary must stand from under or be
.'mauled." Mr.. Johnson's rejoinder was
in his most felicitous style, and brought down
thunders of applause from the Opposition
ists." Mr.. Gordon was equally happy in bis
reply, and gave abundant evidence hat the
cause of Democracy can never suffer damage
where his clarion voice can be heard. Hon.
John s. Caskie, our late able and talented re-
preventative in Congress and candidate for re-
election, was loudly called for, and came for
ward ready to obey the summons Of his consti.
tuency, but the lateness Of the hour precluded
the possibility Of a speech; therefore, in his
peculiar handsome manner, he offered an apo
logy, and was excused.
Messrs. Mayo and McGruder, candidates for
the House Of Delegates, also appeared on the
stand, and excused themselves from a speech.
Amid vocifcrous calls for X. T. Daniel, ESQ,
the chairman announced the meeting adjourned.
Thus ended the political discussion OF the
I'd of May, 1859, at Henrico Courthouse. 1t
was gratifying to witness the fine spirit which
seemed to animate this vast concourse OF fellow.
citizens. The friends of both parties claimed
the victory. But Messrs. Editors, | tell you
now, what | told some Of my friends on leaving
the Courthouse, "Our fag-the old Demo-
cratic Rag- still waves its broad folds TRIUMPH
antly TO the breeze Yours, RrFF.
Nav Sd, 1859.
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Estimates from actual inquiry and Information
confidently relied on, to VII;
Oysters actually inspected.
Oy,ter, actually opened in Norfolk City,
portsmouth mud Norfolk County, i,VV0
bushels per day per quarter........; so'V"o
Thsre nr. is vessels constantly employed
in carving oysters from Chincoicague,
which I estimate per quarter .......... 10000
Total known and believed accurate ......l ,25e, $50 =.
Tho foregoing does not embrace u large extent OF
the ground where oyster. ae 's Sonn ana eSP'f e, tho
creek, und waters of the Eastern Shore, except Chm,
,,,earre and Cherry Stone, the Mobjnck Bay and
is waters the Wicoinico and the oysters taken
from the Potomac.
allowing for the amount not inspected nj the places
accounted for, and allowing the quantity taken and
carried away from the waters OF the Commonwealth
p.r annum, mus, exceed twenty millions. The
price of those oysters, at the places where they are
c.ught, mnge from 20 TO t2:4 Cents per =" hamper,
or say from /, to 80 cents per bushel; but n, 10y lar,
the mos, are sold u, the lower lricc, the average per
bu.hel is abou, - cents. The value Of oysters
taken and carried from the Commonwealth per an
nrm, rs home valuation, Is at least i've millions "i
dollars. \ tax OF three cents Per bushel, strictly
collected, would weld q gross revenue Of S;"I,OOo,
all Of which Gun be collected by tour steam tugs,
wl,ic: can be bought at $4,000 outlay. ard Gun BE-
run NJ III annual expense OF s2',Vov, covering inter-
est on capital, repairs, insurance aud ali expenses,
pcrmunci. and contingent. And tie oysters are
not the only shell -ish which are now valuable sub
iccts Of trade. | report Ole family slonc caught and
sold at nome TO vessels ior the Northern nmrkcts two
millions Of clans nj 81 per Thousand, amounting 10
.,OuO worth TO one family, taken IL tie Two months
of january and February last.
All Of which il respectfully submitted to His Ex-
cc!Iency Henry A. Wise, Governor Of Virginia. ,i!:s
the al,t Of March, 1859. W. Il: PARKER,
Chief Inspector.
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THE pExocaAcY OF MONTGOMERY.
7S The Editors Of The EnQuirer:
CuRIsrIANsprgG. Va, May 4, 1875

~ 30 tS
CnRIsrIASsnrRo, Va, May 4, 1859.
Messrs. Editors :-Monday last was a big
day for the Democracy of Montgomery. Mr..
Robert H. Glass Of L~ynchburg, at the sollcita-
ton Of the Vigilance Committee, was with US
10 address the people on the questions involved
in the present political canvass.
Mr.. W. r Staples Of this place, met Mr.. Glass
in discussion. Mr. Glass led off in a speech Of
one and half hours. Mr.. Staples replied in one
Of the same length. Mr.. Glass rejoined in twenty
minutes. and Mr. Staples in ten.
Our champion eyinced. throughout, a willing
ness to meet all the issues frankly and fairly;
meet them with facts and figures, to show the
peoplc how hollow were all the protestations
and promises of these modern Samites. lie
appealed to the history of the country for proof
of what the Democratic party had done Tor the
people, and the amount OF territory II hau
added to our domain; he went into an eSaini'
nation Of the principles upon which the oppo'
sition party were founded in days long past
how they had been repudiated by the people,
and the party, time and again, though ever uh'
der a different name, been swept from exist
ence. lie spoke of the invincible and Invisible
Sam; and called on Mr.. Staples for news oil the
dcfnnct. He told him Of his going into a cui'
vert and takinga solemn oath to do that which,
as a freeman Of Virginia, it was his duty to 90
and yet, in Staples reply, not one word did nc
say Of Sam or his followers. He spoke OF the
course Of John Lctcher in Congress, and Their
! called for u word or vote Of Gogsin's while
there that proved him as loyal TO the instItu'
ton of slavery. He brought forward the vote
| of Goggin on the annexation Of Texas, and his
vote for Winthrop for Speaker Of the House
lIo did not forget the RuiTncr pamphlet, but
was satisfied with the recantations Of Honest
John and his works since then in Congress.
1t would take up too much space in your
paper to speak of all the points he made.
Mr.. Staples reply was one of his happiest
efforts, and is acknowledged by many Of his
| friends to be superior to any he has ever made
lie endeavored to evade many Of his opponent 5
questions by personal illusions. To which Mr..
Glass replied in his rcjoinder, and gave back a
Roland for an Oliver.
Altogether, it was a brilliant effort OF our
young friend, and he has earned for himself. in
this county, laurcls Of no common kind.
speak but the universal sentiment Of the party,
when | say that it surpassed anything delivered
in this place since the gallant hero OF Accornac
appeared upon the stand. The party here owe
him much, and We will be slow to forget the
honor due him.
am, yours, &c, NICK.
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To the Editors OF the Enquirer:
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA,
Nav Sd, 1859.

~ s"s 80
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.,
May Sd, 1859.
Gentlemen:-I notice in the Richmond
"Whig," IN editorial, commenting on the vote
polled at this place sometime since, in which
the editor seems TO be very much surprised
that Mr. Letcher should get any votes at an
institution where Henry Winter Davis was OBJ.
jected to during the last session, on account of
certain antecedents of Mr.. Davis, which, in the
language Of the Wing" do not amount ITO q
1.-THE of the heinous and revolving offences Of
John Letchcr." Now | have no doubt,
that the "Whig" will find many strange things
before this canvass is over in Virginia; but be
that as it may, | will try and show him one
thing, and that is, how Mr.. Lctcher received
any votes cast at the University of Virginia,
and the causes which actuated those who voted
for him. They are,
First. Because We believe Mr.. Letcher to be
a man who is unimpeachaJh on the Nharfry
question. For this we need only quote the
''Whig' Of June last, q b%elieve,J after it had
peruscd the odious Ruffncr pamphlet, for three
years, to say nothing Of a service Of eight years
in Congress, where his voice was ever raised
in defence of the South and her institutions.
Second. Because we find his opponent, Mr.
Goggin, also in Congress; the South is attacked
by the Giddings gang, and so far from defend
ing the South against their continued attacks,
we find him pulling shoulder to shoulder with
these worshippers Of free niggerism' and
Higher Lavish" on questions where our in
terests were at stake, as in the case Of the an
n~eyation Of Texas. 1t is said by Mr.. Goggin's
friends that he voted with his party, but this
is not an excuse; for his party, at that time,
were on the Abolition side Of the stump.
Third. Because We consider the Democratic
party as the only party with which the rights
of the South can at present he trusted. The
comparison between Mr.. L.ctcher and Mr.. Davis
needs no comment from me, as it is q chip out
of the same old block, out Of which they have
been hcwing during this canvass. A man has
only to be the least acquainted with the course
Of the two men since, say, 1885, to judge of the
wretched comparison made by the Wing
When a party organ can get no better compari.
son, it is certain evidence of a deplorablc condi-
ton in the affairs Of the Scrap Book" and
'..inccdote' party. Drowning men will catch
at %straws," must he applicable to it.
These are a few Of the reasons why we sup.
ported John Letcher here, and would do it at
the polls if at home. Is the ''Whig" satisfied
with them? One thing is certain. we and the
people of Virginia are satisfied with them, so
let the 'Whig" think rs it may.
A STUDENT.
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For the Enquirer
Political Discussion at Henrico Court House.

Mcssrs. Editors 1t was known a month in
advance, that there would be q discussion at
the May term of the %lIenrico County Court,
consequently the "sorereignS' were out in
goodly numbers. 1t was the largest audience
| have ever seen assembled, on a similar occa.
sion at our Court House. The weather was
DELIGHTFULLY."- pleasant. The speakers were in
fine trim and 'teager for the fray" At ~
o'clock. the Court having adjourned, on motion
Of Justice Tyler, Col. Shcrwin McRae was
called to preside. The discussion was opened
in a speech Of half an hour from Mr.. Vim. c.
Wickham the "Opposition" candidate for
Senatorial honors. Although a gentleman OF
fine personal appearance and smooth elocution,
his arguments are insufficient to reach the
understanding Of a thinking people. Mr.
Chastain White, his competitor, followed in u
speech of half an hour, completely overturning
Mr.. Wickham's strongest positions; as was
evident from the frequent interruptions Mr..
White had to contend with. When 4 public
speaker is interrupted BY hisses or otherwise.
think it a pretty sure indication that the Oppo-
sing candidate is losing ground in the estima-
ton of his party. The ~rejoindcrs of both
Messrs. White and Wickham were couchcd
in their most forcible and happicst style,
each observing the %strlctest courtesy towards
the other. Mr.. Wickham, beyond doubt,
is a talented and most estimable gentleman,
but is hardly a match for Chastain White in
debate. The congressional electors next came
to battle, Marnadukc johnson. ESQ.,, leading
off in a speech of one hour. This gentleman
is one Of the ablest and most eloquent cham
pions in the Opposition ranks" and on this
occasion, right well did he sustain his reputa-
ton as a public debater. He can show off a
bad cause in fairer colors than almost any other
man | ever heard on the stump. He labored
zealously to pull down Democracy and to plant,
God knows what, upon its ruins. But unfor-
tunately for our Opposition friends, they arc
like the foolish men spoken Of in the scripture,
they build upon a sandy foundation, and when
the strong truths of Democracy come sweeping
from our orators, their beautiful fabrics tumble
to earth. James L. Gordon, Esq, the Demo
cratic ~elector, is an effective speaker, and uses
his battle axe with vigorous power. With his
solid facts and earnest manner, his ad.
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A CARD.

Mcssrs. Editors--Two communication have ap.
Feared in the Examiner" commenting upon the
discussions between Acssrs. Bayly Gnd BurwcIl,
last week, and Mc-srs. Lee and Cannon the week Do
.rc, in q most indeiensible and filthy style. We pre-
sumo the editor Of the " Examiner" could not base
been aware Of the character Of these communications
and, We think that i; Wa duo TO himself TO have made
n statement TO this effect, in the editorial COLUMBIA
There wa. no prctension OF JUS, criticism in either
article. II WAS al vulgar, l~Ow-iung abuse. II q
scal!ion should throw dirty water on a decent gentle
man, 81 4 humorous joke, the fun would be Of 4 kind
will, this wit.
We learn that the paternity Of these pieces belongs
20 n seedy know-Notiing, who, in the character OF q
local reporter, ha- been druling in disgusting scandal
and Mayors Court cases, until slang and personality
have become the staple of his customary speech and
bis newspaper reports.
However this may be, II the Democratic press do
not guard against such unjust abuse, Of its own Elcc-
tors, the result will be that these gentlemen will for.
bear to incur this scandalous treatment.
Nnp- n1apurr
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THE oYsTER fUNpUN.

We present below the last report of W. H..
Parker, Chief Inspector, "of oysters ACTUALLY
inspected" and estimates founded thereon, Of
the amount of oysters annually carried away
from Virginia, for which no compensation
whatever was left behind This report will,
perhaps, teach our taxed people that the last
Legislature continued, unnecessarily, their
heavy taxes, when, by the passage of the
abused Fundum, 100000 nigh: have been
saved to the people Of Virginia.
In this connection, we would call attention
to the following:
TRADE OF BALTIMoKE.-The Baltimore
american" published in a supplemental sheet
at the commencement Of the year, a complete
statement Of the trade and commerce of that
city during the year 1858. This statement
shows that within the time named the trade
of the city considerably exceeded a hundred
millions of dollars. We cite the principal
itarnc.
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What to do with Me1ico-visws of an e -Ministsl

What to do with Mexico-views Of an Ez-Ministsr
The Mobile Register, edited by Mr.. Forsyth,
ex-Minister to Mexico, hopes our Government
will remember. if the British game Of grab is
to be played, that American citizens are also
large creditors Of the bankrupt nation, and
their interests should be looked after. Mr.. F.
adds:
There is but ono solution of the Mexican
question. That country cannot govern itself.
1t must have 4 guardian from abroad. Ii 1t
does not soon get that guardian, upon condi-
tons ofpeace and agreement, it will get it in the
shape OF q conqueror. If that guardianship is
not American, 1t will be European-if it is not
legal, governmental, and American, it will be
filibusterish and American, or European.
..Our Government will not see the truth, and
few of our people understand it. 1t is never
theless a truth that time will force upon the
conviction of our Government and people-a
truth perfectly apparent to every intelligent
FOREIGNER who has ever visited the country and
studied the character Of its people. The news
VIC publish to-day is but q counterpart Of Next
can history for the past forty years, since her
emancipation from the Spanish yoke, and one
looks in vain for any sign to encourage the
hope of better things in the future. That lar
and superb land is given over to anarchy, civil
war, murder and robbery. The disease Is
chronic and incurablc, except through the IN
fusion Of the blood and energy Of a foreign
race. Until then Mexico will continue to be a
curse to itself, a shame upon the civilization of
the age, and a barren waste, so far as utility to
the world is concerned-another China, in
short, before British and French diplomacy and
arms broke down the barriers which, for ages,
had shut it out from the civilization of Eu-
rope"
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10000 900 SlG, 900, 00(
% 900 600 $50. 600, 900

Total. ......... 20, 600, 600 $50, 600, 900
The report Of the committee estimated the Bal
tirnore oyster trade at IS, 500, 900, and the Bal
timorc american" reports the trade to be
4, 1000, 600.
In the evidence taken before the committee,
Mr.. W. II. Parker said:
~ have understood that the oyster rocks
North of the Chesapeake are entirely broken
up. and the Northern and Western people are
entirely dependent for oysters on the Chesa-
peakc bay and the adjacent coast. was late
" informed by a responsible gentleman, that
he would pay to the State of Virginia, and Sc
cure the payment of$lO0, 600 annually, for the
exclusive use ofthe oyster beds in Virginia. |
believe that a company could well afford to pay
a net yearly rent Of $3.50, 900 for the exclusive
use for 90 years, of the oysters beds and plant
ing grounds Of the State, provided that they
shall be legally protected without cost to the
State"
Mr.. Paxton said:
From these data | make the following esti-
mate of the Virginia Oyster trade:
Bushels.
To Virginia cities 900, 900
Consumption BY population ofl5o,o0o
persons in oyster counties ........ 25o,oOo
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A NEW CANDIDATE FOB PUBLIC FAVOR.

We arc very happy to hear that Miss Veto
ria Randolph, a native of Virginia, and a lover
Of our State, proposes at an early date to visit
the South and give some of her readings. Miss
4. is thus handsomely spoken Of by the Home
Journal" very high authority in matters Of
taste and literature:
Miss Victoria Randolph gave her first read
ing at Dodworth's rooms, last week, on which
occasion she was ably assisted by the well.
known elocutionist, j.. b. Brown. This lady
deserves much credit for the energy, industry.
and careful discrimination, that have enabled
her, in a few weeks, to acquire so thorough a
knowledge of the mechanical part Of elocution.
While we pronounce the scenes from Henry
VII" and "Fazio," as well as Mrs. Sigourney's
"OriSka," well delivered, we think her recita-
ton of scenes from the Love Chase a more
decided success.
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PETERSBURG MARKETS.. N.r4.

T~oBAcco.-Good, bright. swee, Tobacco l. Gu.- f"
at full prices.
CorToS. Market dull. Small sales At re. 'or pHSs
CoHS.-Snall sales making At 81 10 ?lc.
WlEAr.--We note = better market for this ar:'cit '
further advance. Prime white at ti.i5. prize 'tit
. PLorR.-The mark st {, dull. and only snail! sAo =
a, &c 20 6 So for fine s:.:3 10 80 for supeisne' -
80 for Family.
~LtsD-PriD- Western, In barrels, selling a. "
Virginia, lie. tn. demand Is light. .,
B,coS.-There Is = good demand ats,eady Pre-
! &c for sides: 81 TO s&c. for Shoulders. hS'
dc.l at luLc.
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RInuytIIP MLnIr1s My 4

Topaoco.-Common LuEs 500 10 5 good AID t;tt
Leaf. common and soft 49, 20 :: good shert 70 ~.
10 10 Long Leaf and Of good 20 noe grade, 10 10 ".
RorR-rrry scarce with AZ upward ienteney' ~
IS. extra as family ~. -,
CcsS.-ln demand aud wanted, sale. ti6S .oI"
toRs NEAL ~ with considerable demand.
wmrAT-None Offering. Good white worls t'-'
a. 81 TO Leo. ,
Bacon. Western sides II to Il, shoulders ~ "
family cured TX 10 u.
LAKo-li IN lets. in small pail, and ter -
0A:s AND Hiy.-ln demand, &i23 10 70 l.o'' "'
and gras. seed none Ia market.
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nEMnCRATIc MEETING.

The Association of the Democratic party will meet
IN Odd Fellows Hal! on Friday the 9th inst, and OF
Tuesday The 10Th inst. at S O'Clock, T. NJ.
Business ofintcrcst will be before the meeting anc
speakers will address the Association.
L. W. GLAZERBEOOK,
JAMES DOVE. President.
H.G. CANNON, Secretaries.