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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-02
Washington and Jefferson Would Not
be Tolerated in Virginia,

We do not go too far when we assert that,
wore Washington and Jefferson now living,
they would rot be tolerated, with their An.
ti.Slavery sentiments, in Virginia. The
truth Of this assertion is virtually admitted
in the reply OF a Mr.. Howison, of Richmond,
Va, to tho letter of Baynrd Taylor, por-
tion of which we published last week.
Mark the significant language:
When you inform me that you hold tho
opinions of Washington and Jefferson on
the subject of Slavery and your partial ed
itorship of the Tribune indicates positive
sympathy with its doctrines. Washington
and Jefferson Were great, Int human thoy
lived and died before the subject OF slavery
had been thoroughly discussed in view of
Scripture and reason, and above all, they
died before modern Abolitionism had com
mencod its pestlential career.
Washington's opinions in favor of emanci.
patton wore moderate, and, IN his time, not
Objectionable, but Jefferson won't much
farther.
IT il bo true that you. scholar and a
writer, do HoI0 In 1860 hold with jefferson,
that "the whole commerce between master
and slave is perpetual exercise OF the
most boistcrous passions, the most unre.
mittng despotsm on the one part, and de-.
grading submission on the other" and, in
view of Slavery, that you "tremble for your
country whom you reflect that God is just
that his justice cannot sleep forever; that
considering numbers. nature, and natural
means only, a reuolution Of the wheel of
fortune, an crchange Of situation is among
possible eUents, thet it may become probable
by supernatural interference" and that "the
Almighty has no attribute which can take
sido with us in such contest"-if such be
your present sentiments. then you cannot
be surprised to find that you will not bo q
welcome visitor to a Virginia community.
Tho sentiments of Washington aud JEFF
ferson were those of Virginia, but fow
years ago. The world has progressed, now
light has duwned, aud many distinguished
citizens of that State. who now profess To
believe Slavery divinely ordained institu.
ton, would be compelled to flee for their
lives, wore they to proclaim their former
sentiments.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-02
The News from Europe.

The intelligence by each arrival Of late.
increases the probabilities Of war in the
Spring. Lord John Russell has declared
in Parliament that England and France
are ready to recognize the annexation Of
Central Italy to Sardinia, provided it is
the wish of the revolted provinces, to be
expressed by new elections, and that these
two powers implicitly guarantee Venitia
TO Austria, if she consents to the annexa-
ton. Francis Joseph has protested
against these propositions; that he is un-
willing to approve of the annexation, and
that he feels strong enough to keep his
own. Every movement touching the
Italian question indicates warlike spirit.
Plus TX. obstinately refuses to acqui-
esce in the policy of Napoleon. He de-
clarcs in late letter to the Emperor that
he regards the exiled sovereigns Of Mode
ma, Tuscany and Parma, as having been
unjustly despoied OF their domains, and
that he will not cede the Legations, be-
cause to do so would be 10 weaken the
rights not only of these Princes, but "of
the Sovereigns of the whole Christian
world"
Napoleon is not idle, but is taking the
military measures to give effect to his pol.
icy of extending projection to the inde-
pendence and sovereignty of the Italians.
The French troops in Italy have received
notice to march at a days warning
Their destination is doubtless to counter
check any movement that may be made
in behalf ofthe Pope, either to reconquer
his lost subjects, or to prevent insurrec-
ton in the provinces still under subjection.
In contemplation Of the probable outbreak
of another war. the iurlough granted to
TO French soldiers has been suspended.
1t is stated that the King of Naples ia
ready to send his troops across the from
tier to support the Pope Cleveland
Leader.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-02
Mr.. Hickm ans Eulogy on the Death Of
Frederick.

Of the oulogies delivered in the House,
on the death of Senator Broderick, of Cali
fornia. the Washington correspondent Of
the Ohio State Journal has the following
mention:
OF the eulogies delivered, but two arc
worthy especial notice-those by Hickman
and Burlngame. That of MIR. Hickman
was ono of tho finest pieces of lofty elo-
quence to which l ever listened. 1t was
not all nero warmth, feeling and pathos--
it was full of intellectually and q grand
morality. 1t was striking spectacle which
he and his auditors presented He, slim,
poor, pale, sickly man commanding the at.
tention of even tho men who so shamefully
attacked him the other day on the Capitol
steps When he began, Vice President
Breckenridge, Keitt and others,sa sat laughing
and 1t seemed as if snoor was upon thor
faces. But Hickman had not spoken five
minutes before every one of them were
gazing eagerly upon him and listening to
every ono of his words.
Buringame was moro beautiful and
poetic and had less power, but must con-
fess that his oloquonce was exquisite his
pathos sufficient to melt a stone. He ac.
quilted himself finely, and according to his
old reputation. No speech of his in the
last Congress was hardly so fine as this, ant
he has mover delivered but ono speech il
Congress which surpasses it.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-02
Farmers Club in Claridon.

We learn from our friend H. ii. Wells, oil
C!aridon, that the farmers of that township
have formed Society, to DO called the
Farmers Club, and elected tho following
officers
Pres,dent-Hon. Lester Taylor.
Vice President-Col E. Spencer.
Secretdry-lI. IL. Wells.
Treasurer-Burton Armstrong.
Terms of admission, 81 90. Tho nexi
meeting will be held at the residence of Mr..
Burton Armstrong, on Thursday, the 18th
inst, at 10 o'clock A. M. Tho farmers ol
Claridon arc invited to attond, and join the
Club. We understand the object of the
Club to be to secure an inter change of viowt
and sentiments, and to disseminate informa
ton as to the best methods of raising the
different kinds of stock, grain, fruits and
vegetables; of manufacturing butter, cheese
&C.. or, in short, improvement in agricul-
ture and Horticulture generally. Tho prin,
clpal feature of tho next meeting will be q
discussion as to the proprioty of sub .soiling
or understanding. and tho most approved
method of effecting the samo. All essay:
written and forwarded to tho Secretary, will
be thankfully received.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-02
Exhibition of Mrs. Nichols School.

The young ladies and gontlemon attend
ing Mrs. Nichols School, just closed, gave
an Exhibition at tho Methodist Church. on
Wednesday evening, which was creditabIe
alike to teacher and pupils. Tho Church
was crowded by an attentive audience. We
need not say that the examination of classes
showed that Mrs. Nichols had spared no
pains in making those undor her instruction
thorough in their studies Tho recitations
essays, dialogues, &C., were all worthy of
commentator. An amusing pantomime,
exhibiting the contrast between ancient and
modern manners and costumes, and "The
Priestess," dialogue in which several of the
young ladies participated, were well perform
ed and duly appreciated. The Valedctory
Address of Miss Hattie Balm, was neat ant
appropriate production.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-02
MARCH 9, 1860.
Passage of the Bill to prevent slavehold'
ing and Kidnapping In Ohio.

A Columbus correspondent to the
Cleveland Leader writes the following
account Of the passage Of this bill, which
developes some curious facts not TO be
found in tie regular report:
The friends of.the bill in the Senate,
foresaw that il would come up on Thurs
day, and so quietly proposed 10 pass it,
1t was ascertained before the Senate met,
that twenty Senators could be abso-
lutely depended upon to vote for 1t, and
with the consciousness Of this ample ma.
iority, they determined not to say
word in discussion. ..-
As soon as it was proposed 10 put IL
to vote, ''nominal Republican," Mr..
Jones, rose and desired TO have the author
of the bill Mr.. Monroe, "explain." Mr..
Monroe declined to make a speech. The
bill was very simple in its provisions !;
everybody could understand il, and those
that did not like it, would Of course vote
against it.
Mr.. Jones then spoke in opposition -
Messrs. Harrison, Moore and Key, fol-
lowed on the same side and many were
Of the opinion that the friends of the bill
should reply. They sat still, however,
and about five o'clock in the evening, the
bill came 10 q vote. Not one Of the
twenty faltered, and it was put through
on the fast line.
I believe that in the assistance rem
dered the Reserve Senators on this bill,
by those from less strongly anti-slavery
districts, may be found an explanation OF
the votes they gave on Friday in favor OF
an adjourned session. Mr.. Monroe has
always been opposed TO an adjourned ses-
sion, but he felt under obligations TO those
who had stood up so manfully for the in
terests OF freedom, and voted with his
Southern Ohio friends on the resolution
for an adjourned session.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-02

;po IN adjourn on tho 18th March and come
back on tho first Monday Of January, 1871,
passed il in this form; but, on sending IL
down 10 the House, that body refused to
concur therein. My opinion, entertained
for some time. is that there will bo no nd-
iourned session of this General Assembly,
has to day changed somewhat. FROM 'nul-
cations, and what have overneato, n,l n
disposed to think that remaining mere wl,n
intent to dispose Of business ior S.e uao ,'.
adjournment, until abont the first OF hprn'
then enough Democrats will vote win thoso
Republicans in favor of an ADJOURNED SOS
sion, 10 carry it, and thus, when TINS session
is extended, to force another. Ii TINS IS 10
be so. it is better for the majority to deter,
mine for themselves the matter, and then at
all events secure an early adjournment, II
they meet again.
In the discussion upon tho kidnapping
bill, Harrison, in reply to question why nc
voted against tho repeal of similar ac'
during the last Legislature, said, that h!'
opposition to it was the same as his
opposition to tho repeal OF the =" "NIslOIe au'
mixture act;" that it was judicial question
And vet. when the Supreme Court had de-
cided the principle of that law unconstitu
tonal, this same gentleman voted agains
its repeal.
Inotice that tho dlfforent Congressiona
Districts are selecting their delegates tt
the Chicago Convention. Among othe'
names. those of the Hon. Thomas Corwin
and r. NJ. Corwine arc returned. SO tar ai
delegates have boen selected, they have
been generally without instructions. Thi
ia undoubtedly well, but believe that thu
very general feeling is in favor OF Wostorr
man, and that Ohio has such an one, in th'
person of Salmon p. Chase. 1t is expectet
that there will DO largo and enthusiastic
Convention hero next week, and that 1t
course will bo such as to ensure goo'
omen of success. IL.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-02

HIGH WND.-The night of the 22d inst,
last Wednesday. was fearful ono in many
localities. In Painesvlle the wind blow a
fearful gale. Several chimneys and fences
were blown down, which was the extent OF
the damage here-save the frightening OF
tho timid. In Cleveland and vicinity, &C.
cording to tho Herald it was very terrific,
and column Of that paper is occupied in
detailing the account. Several buildings
were blown down. others moved from their
foundation, roofs blown off, fences and
chimneys demolished, &c. During the
height of the storm, woman was passing
across the Flats, near tho packing house of
II. NJ, Chaplin g. Co.. whom she was blown
towards the river. just as she reached the
bank she was caught up by violent gust
and dropped into the river. She was buoy
ed up by her expanded clothes, but driftod
rapidly down the stream. Mr.. Thomas
Walters, who was passing, waded out into
tho stresm and succeeded in getting her
ashore, much scared and very wet, but not
hurt.
The storm was very severe in other places.
Az Sandusky the roof of tho Union Block.
on Columbus avenue, was stripped of its tin
covering and five chmneys blown down.
Trees were uprooted or broken down and a
general scene of wreck and ruin marked tho
path o: this violent storm.-PdiaesriLe Id
UerLiser.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-02

STRIKEs.-Quite lttle stir was caused
among the Democracy in the Legislature
the other day, while bill to punish me.
chanics FOR organizing "strlkes"was under
consideration. A Republican member
pitched into the bill so effectually, tha
the member who introduced it thought i
prudent for himself to give the name o
the real author of the measure, who
proved to be no less clover of the la
boring classes" than Hon. DAVID ToD
whilom Democratic candidate for Cover
nor, and now engaged in manufacturing
at Youngstown, Mahoning county. 1t /
stated that Mr.. Tod has had some trouble
from his employees, who are disposed tC
have voice in fixing the amount Of thei
wages, and resorts 10 legislation for
preventive of future dificulty.-TOled,
Blade.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-02
Burglar Caught.

On Saturday morning last, about dawn
a man, with boots in hand, quietly en-
tered a room in the Franklin House
Painesville. occupied by A. H. Thrashel
and L. ]. Randall, Of this place, and be
gan 10 search Mr.. Randal's pockets
Mr.. Thrasher, having previously unlocked
the door, and being awake az the time
spraDg from the bed with the cry o
"Thief." and pursued the man, who wa
surrounded and captured before he coulC
escape from the house. He is now il
safe custody.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-02

A PAIR OF TwINs,-Last evening lady
residing in Spring streot presented her hus.
band with two daughters, and was left by
the attending physician in comfortable
condition. In the course Of three hours
thereafter ring was heard at tie door bell
and, unde- the impression that the doctor
had returned to see his patient, the servant
fastened to answer the summons No one
was to be seen in the neighborhood, but
upon tho stoopN was found basket, which
contained two newIy-born male children.
apparently twins. The lady, when informed
OF the circumstances, seemed we'll pleased,
and at once adopted the little waifs--placing
them in bed beside her own. The young
travellers were fast asleep, and we're COM
fortably wrapped 10 costly embroidered
flannels.-N. Y. Tribune. -
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-02
Tom Ford Elected Printer of the House

Ex.Lieut. Gov. Ford, of this State, was
elected Printer of the House of Represen-
tatives, on the 2sth ult. lie was nomi.
mated by Mr., Corwin. The decisive bal
lot was as follows, Mr.. Ford having the
required number Of votes, and none 10
spare
Whole number cast, 1888. Necessary
to a choice. 90. Thos. II. Ford 90 Mr.
Glossbrenner, II; Mr.. Seaton, l8 Mr.
Ball, 2 Mr.. Winslow, 1.
Tom Ford has never set stick Of type
in his life; ;he don't even know the "boxes."
But his election ends prolonged contest,
and nsures him fat office.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-02
Troy, Feb. 18th, 1860.

TERRIBLE CATASTROPHE -FoRTY- NINE
CHILDREN DROWNED the Quincy
(In.) Herald we learn that most terri
Bile calamity, rivaling that ofthe Pember-
ton Mills, occurred on Thursday last,
near the town Of Hardin, Illinois, on the
Illinois river, and about twenty five miles
above Alton. Fifty school children in at
tendance at university in that place,
went out upon the ice to play. The ice
gave way, and with one exception, all
were lost. Our informant was unable 10
give further particulars, but he represents
that the village was the scene of univer,
sal mourning, almost every family in il
ing lost one or more of its members.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-02
na-Roparding tho admission of Kanan,

Gs-Rogarding tho admission of Kansas
Occasional" writes to the Philadelphia
Press as follows;
The demonstration in the Senate, few
days ago, when the Wyandotte constitution
was laid before that body BY Vice President
Breckenridge clearly shows that it is fore
gone conclusion on the part Of the Admin
istration and Southern mon, to keep Kan
sas out of the Union. Itgives me pleasure
to inform the readers of the Press, that
Judge Douglas will insist on tho floor of the
Senate, upon the admission of that State
speak of this as heard il; not from his
immediate friends, but from the Republi-
cans. and trust and believe that the sequel
will sustain my declaration.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-02
DAYS to be Born On,

Born on a Sunday, gentleman
Born on Monday, fair in face /;
Born on Tuesday, full of grace
Born on Wednesday, sour and grum
Born on Thursday, welcome home
Born on Friday, free in giving
Born on Saturday, work hard fol
your living. T.
We do not remember the day we were
born on, but, according TO the above, i
must have been on Saturday.-ErcAange
"Born on Wednesday, sour and
grum"-our character exactly.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-02

Eg- The exercises at the meeting Of
the Literary Society, last Tuesday eve-
ming, were quite interesting, and attracted
large audience. H. X. Smith, Esq,
read Leading Article Of considerable
merit, in which he endeavored to show
the superiority Of education to mere
learning. The audience we're very atten-
tive, and apparently we'll pleased with
the arlicle
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-02
Time of Holding the Republican Ma
tional Convention Changed.

II will be seen by the following. that
the Republican National Committee have
changed the time of holding the Chicago
Convention, to the 10th of May. This
change will meet the appreciation of q
large majority of the party:
ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. %.
The question Of the propriety of chang,
ing the time of holding the Republican
National Convention having been sub
mitted to the members OF the Republican
National Committee, and their views hav.
ing been communicated by letter, it is de-
termined in accordance with the wishes OF
a majority therefore that the said Conven-
zion be held on Wednesday, the 10th day
OF May next.
(Signed,) } EDWIN D. MORGAN,
VIM. NJ. Chase. Sec'y. Chairman.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-02

e1rWe are indebted to our friend James
A. Briggs, Esq, of New York City, for a
copy of the first Annual Report of the
Trustees of the Cooper Union for the ad-
vaucement Of Science and Art.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-02

Eg- There will be another debate at
the School House, tomorrow Saturday
evening. Question-DOes sOonsan srert
greater influence in society than mani
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-02
Two More Terribla Accidents.

We find the following in some Of our
last exchanges. Such things are Of fire.
quent occurrence:
EVANSVILLE, IND, FEB. 27-8 P. NJ.
The wife Of Benjamin Stinson, formerly
postmaster in this city, was burned 10
death this evening by the breaking Of a
fluid lamp.
A shocking camphene accident oc-
CURED at the residence of Mrs. Eckeles, on
Poplar street, night before last, by which
an only child, a little girl about five years
old was fatally injured, and her mother
badly burned. The child had just con-
cluded its evening prayer, preparatory 10
retiring for the night, when the mother
picked up camphene lamp, which fell
from her hand, and breaking, the cotents
were thrown all over the clothing of the
girl. She was almost Instantly enveloped
in sheet Of flame, and before it could be
extDguished was SO shookingly burned
that she died soon after. The mother, in
her efforts to save the child from the de.
vouring element, was also badly burned
about The body and arms Cincinnati
Enquirer, 2l.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-02

EY- The Spring term of the Court Of
Common Pleas for Geauga County. will
commence in this village, on Monday
uexi.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-02
Gov. CHAsE's LEorURE.-Tbe Alban

Gov. CHAsE's LEorURE.-The ALBANY
Evening Journal OF Friday says:
Gov. Chase's Lecture last night before
the Young Mems Association was an elo-
quent production, to which large audi
ence listened. with deep attention. Its
theme, "The Mississippi Valley consider
ed in its relation to our Federal Union,'
was handled with the comprehensive
grasp OF o far-seeing statesman.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-02

qS-The sboemakerS Of Lynn. Marblehsad
and other towns in Massachusetts are on .
strike. l-5e
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-11-13

T AND wARRANrs LOCATED THE LATE SAILS OF
government Ands having opered private enty largo
of valuable ands n bar and pArs) In
The esshhed unes OF ths aud grant railroads the Ms
pr snd htneso.s rivera tbs best opportunity pre-
sered thai Of ing ohoce lands this
saie Having surVeyors now engaged In mailing seiecons
ihese snss moss adyaz v capitalists Refereaces
ulsm Bukne Eco t2l Walput ssretk PhIsdeofia Prof.
Gecrer Cbace Proydercs. Rhode fsland D. 6rA Esq,
Banker Nnneepo,a. MIR nssota
N "A
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1860-06-28
YAJKEE INGENUITY.
DIT REv. JonS rIERPoSr.

The Yankee hoy before hos sc,t toschool,
Well knows ihp mysteries ut thnt magic tool
The pocket knife. 70 that his w,ulul eye
Turns while he hears his mothers lullaby;
His boarded cents he gladly gives 90 get ",
Then leaves no q one utturned till he can whot IL;
And IN the education Of the lad.
No little part that implement h'th hns'
His pocket knie to the Young whittier brings
A growing knowledge ofmatcria things
Proiectiles music and the sculpior'sa art
mi, cbeUun, whistle and his shing G dart,
HIS elder pop gur aud his hickory I0d'
Its sharp explosion aud rehound'ng wac
lila corn stalk eddie and the deeper tone
That n, trmurs from his pumpkin l'at trombone,
Cnnspire TO teach the boy. TO these sneceeG
His bow his arrow OF afcathered reed
His wind mill raised, the passing breeze to win,
His watcr-whcel that turns upon a pini
Or, Il his father lives upon the shore,
You'll see his ship "benm ends a. on tue moor
Full rugged. with raking mast and tlnbefs staunch
And wnitiru near the wash tub for \ launch.
Thus hy his genius and his jack knife driven,
Ere long he Il solve you any problem Biv0ni
Make any aim crack musical or mute,
A plough, n coach. organ or Hute,
Make you n locumoti"e or clock
cut II canal. or build hOaiing DOCK,
Or lead forth beauty nom marble hIocki
Make anything, in short iorsea or shore,
From child's rattle to a scyrntytOur;
Make it. said PA when he undertakes 1t .
He'll make the tring aud the machine that makes II
nd when the thing Is made, whether IT be
To move ia air, on earth or ON the sea-
Whether ON water, DER the waves to glldo,
Or ON land, to roll, rcyDlve or slide,
Whether to whirl or jar, to strike or rlng'
Whether It he piston or spring
wheel pully. tube souorous, wood or brass,
The thing designed shall surely come TO pass
For When his hands upon Il, you may know
If there's 20 In II, he'll make 1t go.