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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-04-20
The ~. BIS" in Pennsylvania,

The Washington correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Press says:
By the way, have You ever reflected
upon the number Of families in Pennsyl.
vauia who have honored the Chief Mag
isirate of the Republic, by giving favorte
sons his illustrious name? There is
scarcely county in Pennsylvania in
which there are not half.a. dozen James
Buchanans. Some have grown to stall
wart manhood, others are still in their
teens, and there was fresh crop during
the campaign of 1856. can recollect,
for instance, such names as James Buch-
anan Fandyke, James Buchanan Forney,
James Buchanan Welsh, Of York, James
Buchanan Martin. Of Philadelphia, James
Buchanan Crabbe, Of Dauphin, James
Buchanan Smith. James Buchanan Jones,
James Buchanan Snooks, James Buch.
auan Brown, and others. In more than
one case. however, these youngsters re-
fuse to wear this title, and erase the b.,
and in several the indignant fathers have
deliberately appealed 10 the Legislature
to give them another name.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-04-20
Hon, E, Wade.

Tho Cleveland Herald was mistaken in
supposing. from tho receipt of documents
from Mr.. Wade, that he had returned to
Washington. We regret to state that he is
still detained at Now Haven, by tho pro.
tracted i!lness of his wife. This be informs
us is the reason why he has not completed
tho distribution of tho Agricultural Report
of tho Patent Office, and other documents
which ho had commenced distributing, when
called from Washington Mr.. Wade is not
less faithful and industrious az a Represent
ative than sincere and consistent as Rc-
publican; and his constituents may rost
assured that he docs not leave his post, savo
at the call of duty.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-04-20
Pro Slavery Outrage.

As IL is a fashion with portion Of the
press TO deny or ridicule statements that
citizens of Free States are mobbed and
lynched at the South when they have
given no provocation for such outrages, we
quote the following from the last issue
which has reached us OF tho Atlanta Con-
federacy. 1t is not even pretended that
the person outraged had done or said any
thing 10 provoke Pro Slavery vengence:
RIGHT SIDE UP WlTH CARE.--An old
abolition reprobate, calling himself DR..
Holacher, from Pennsylvania, was taken
up in our city on Saturday, for having in
his possession incendiary documents
The bird was stripped OF his borrowed
plulage. and treated TO coat Of black, a
color more in accordance with his political
principles, and marked to Horace Gree =
ley, Tribune Office, New York City,
Right side up with care Thus parcel
led. he left for New York, via Chatta-
uooga and Norfolk. Horace, the Black
Knight ofthe Tribune, will please inform
us OF the safe arrival Of his Brother, in
iniquity. This climate is too hot for alb
olilionists.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-04-20
Ihs JeffefsoNiap 1eMocfat
JULIUS o, CONVERSE, Editor.
The Pryor and Potter Affair.

Washington is just now all excitement,
Ia consequence Of one Of those periodical
"affairs of honor" which serve as e
reproach 10 orr American civilization the
world over. Divested of minute details,
the "afIair" is this During the row in
the House occasioned by MIR. Lovcjoy's
speech, Mr.. Potter, of Wis, in main
tanning that geutleman's rightto be heard
gave mortal offense to Mr.. Pryor, Of Va,
areputed knight Of the hair.trigger pistol.
A correspondence cusued, and, to Mr.
Pryor's great chagrin, Mr.. Potter, though
protesting against the barbarous "code," "
accepted challenge to fght a duel, and
chose bowie knives, the only weapons
which would make him and his antag.
onist equal. These were pronounced
''vulgar," unusual &C., by Mr.. Pryor's
second. Mr.. Potter's second, Col. Lander
then offered himself as a substitute for bis
principal, and without conditions; but his
courteous oieT WIS IcIusCu' Doln tne
principals are now under bonds 10 keet
the peace. The public are informed that
MFR. Pryor prepared note accepting Mr.
PoIter's terms, but that bis fastidioua
friends would not deliver it and that one
of those friends was prevented from de-
livering another brave note, only by the
fact that Mr.. Potter had been put under
bonds The bare statement of this dis
graceful affair is all we can give, nol
does it require comments. What man
who is half civilized, would not be sick al
heart, TO ponder upon its details
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-04-20
A Republican Paper in Kentucky.

Thomas L. Dawson, editor OF the Louis.
vile (Ky.) Democrat, has published his
valedictory. stating, in effect, that after
issuing that paper Tor more than two years
as moderate Douglas man, he can no
longer do SO "for conscience sake" He
proposes to starta straight,out Republican
paper in Clay county, and says:
"ro carry double face during the
coming great struggle between right and
wrong, in our opinion, would be highly
criminal therefore, we were very glad
10 sell out at the first opportunity, that we
might have our limbs Tree to 6ght on the
side Of right at The next election as also
that each party might have a paper to
represent them"
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-04-20
SHERTFF's SALE.

In obedience to the requirements Of an order Of
L sale issued out ofthe Office Of the Clerk OF the
Court of Common Pleas of Geauga County and
State Of Ohio, wherein Truman Bill is plaintiff,
and Seth NJ, Baker is defendant, to me directed
and delivered, have caused to be appraised, and
shall offer for sao at public yendue, at the door
Of the Cont House in Churdon, in said County,
On Saturday. Apra 2isi, A. d., 1860.
between the hours Of 10 O'Clock A. NJ and four
O'Clock P. M. of said day, the following described
real estate, towit One.ioarh acre OF land situate
in Montville in said County of Geauga, with a
house thereon being subdivision lot No. "a OF sec
ton or lot 10. Of said Montyile, bounded east by
highway; north by ], Griffith west by land Of said
Bill; and south by subdivision lot No. 25. Said
premises appraised at slO0. TERMS OF SALE
Cash in hand.
e. G. WHITE, Sheriff.
SheriArs Office, Gsauga Co..
March Sad. 1860. ss2wS
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-04-20

A Moro MURDERER BURNED ALIVE
The Vicksburg miss. Sun has the fol-
lowing.
A negro belonging TO Mr.. Woodfilk Of
Deer Creek, in fit of passion plunged a
knife into the heart of fellow slave--a
woman who worked on the same planta.
tion, He then fed 10 the woods but was
captured by the dogs which were imme-
diutely put on his track and after a des-
perale resistance brought back. A coun.
Gil Of the neighboring planters before
whom he was tried, decided to burn him
at the stake which was done in the pres
ence OF all the negroes on that and sever
al other plantations, all Of whom seemed
terrified out of their wits on viewing SO
awful scene. The spirit Of the doomed
negro was unsubdued'. He died cursing
his jadgss,-his last words being that he
would stake vengeance on them when
they met in h-L
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-04-20
Senator Wade.

Tho Washington correspondent Of tho
Philadelphia Press says:
"Among tho positive men OF the Repub-
lican party there is mono who deserves more
commendntion than Senator Benjamin +.
Wade, of Ohio. He is loved by his friends
and respected by his foes. There is so
much candor and courage in all his actions,
so much ibcrality in his votes, and such a
conscious adherence TO his opinions, that
do not wonder TO hear bis name favorably
mentioned in connection with tho Pres-
dcliey. Ho is in fact tho iron man Of his
party, and many of tho Republicans delight
IN drawing comparisons between him and
Old Hickory. Ilo is rough and honest, has
way of saying eccentric thngs-putting
into single seutonce great thought-that
shows him to bo man of remarkable
eucrgy and originality, He was tho init
mate friend OF poor Broderick, and the
othor day, in conversation with him, while
referring to that lamouted patriot, bis eyes
filled with tears"
The Cincinnati Commercial makes tho
following extract from !ettor received from
an occasional correspondent at Washington,
whom it says wo know to DO we'll informed
and perfectly candid:
Among those who arc most prominently
spoken of among tho Republicans, as most
available for tho Chicago nomination, are
Judge Mclean aud Senator Benjamin F.
Wado. Pennsylvania and Now Jersey look
strongly to Mclean. The Northwest men
aro considering Wade. Now Wade is get
ling worry formidable on account of tho pluck
in his last speech. and that which ho gon-
eraly exhibits. Ho is the most popular
uan in tho Senate, Everybody likes him.
DougIns says no will be tho candidate
Says no has just found 1t out; and adds,
"Ho will bo ddmaed bard to boat"
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-04-20

EJThe heavy rains which have oc-
Cured during the past ten days, have
caused destructive food in the central
and southern parts Of this State. The
damage to the Public Works is great,
being at first estimated by the State
Journal a $4,000. The waters are.
however. subsiding, and The destruc.
,ion of property is not 30 great as at first
supposed.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-04-20
Affirmation VS.. Affirmation.

Wc take tho following positions and
affirm them to DO correct. lst. That Amer
ican Slavery has heen of tonfod moro ben
oft than injury to tho African race. 3D.
That the relation of master and slave is not
necessarily sinful. Sd That master who
has a legal right has also scriptural right to
hold slaves. 4th That American Abolitonism
has been great obstacle to the amelioraton
of tho African. aud boon a curse TO tho
slavo--TrumbuH Democrat
Our affirmation is rs good as that of tho
Trumbull Democrat. We, therefore, take
tho following positions and affirm them to
bo correct: lst. That Northern support
ors of Slavery, such as tho writer of tho
above extract, have been Of tcnfold moro
injury than benefit to tho whito, 10 say
nothing OF tho black laborers of tho South,
for, by their votes and influence, thoy have
enabled an aristocratic minority in that
section, to ropress all efforts in favor Of
Freedom. I'd. That, whether the relation
of master and slave necessarily sinful or
not, IL is, in many Instances, far better than
the support it receives from Northern dough-
faces, who can plead neither education nor
necessity In justification of their course. 3D.,
That master has no legal or scriptnral
right TO hold slaves, two co existing and
opposing rights being impossible and tho
right of man to himself paramount to all
other human rights. 4th. That American
Democracy, falsely so called, has been a
great obstacle in tho way OF tho devoop.
nent of our national resources, loading
cause Of The present unhappy state Of poIiti-
cal affairs, as vol as eursoto the country
and humanity.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-04-20
The Lennon Case.

The New York Court of Appeals has
affirmed the decision OF the Supreme
Court in the Lennon case, that slave,
by being brought by his master into a
State whose laws do not recognize Slavery,
becomes free. The case is to be carried
To the Supreme Court of the United States,
from which a different decision may
reasonably be expected
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-04-20

EUROPEAN AFFAIRs.-The New York
Courier says that their private adyices
from Europe are far more belligerent than
the general reader would infer from the
Public Press: and i. should not excite
surprise If at an early day a European
war should become inevitable. A friend
write us THE general quiet may re-
main undisturbed-Eor months; il is certain
ly within the chapter Of probabilities that
there may be no war But | tell you
frankly. all the probabilities are against
any such supposiliou; and you must be
prepared for an explosion at any mo-
ment. In my judgment general war is
inevitable"
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-04-20
The Difference.

Thadeus Hyatt is imprisoned by order Of
a Democratic Senate because be refused tc
testify before tho Senate Investigating Com.
mittee. Mr.. Hyatt is Republican,; Lence
his imprisonment.
Tho same Committee. through its officers
attempted in the dead hour OF tho night to
kidnap Mr.. Frank B. Sanborn from his home
In free Massachusetts, put him in irons. and
thus convey him to Washington, and i'm
prison him in case he refused TO testify be.
foro tho Committee, although MIR. Sanborn
had declared he knew nothing Of tho John
Brown raid till it was over. Mr.. Sanborn
is Republican; honcG tho attompt to kid.
nap him, DO it understood, by q Democratic
investigating Committee.
Now look on 'tother side of tho question.
Gov. Wiso at tho breaking out of the John
Brown raid, proclaimed to tho world that
he know of gigantic conspiracy to invade
Virginia, and forthwith ordered out 5000 OF
tho redoubtabe Virginia cornstalk militia.
Gov. Wise declared that no discovered
this conspiracy through tho medium Of the
famous carpet bag of lotters belonging to
John Brown. When the Committee met
Gov. Wise refused point blank to appear
and testify. The Governor being a pro-
slavery Democrat, and tho majority of the
Committee being of tho same stripe, ho
was excused, instead of being imprisoned
with MIR. Hyatt, or kidnapped in the way
attempted. with Sanborn.
Why this difference in the treatment OF
these men : because Hyatt and Sanborn
are Republicans, and Wise is Democrat
Cleveland Leader.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-04-20
Debates between Messrs. Lincoln and
Douglas.
To The Member, o. fhe Republican Party.

To he Members Of the Republican Party;
Tho undersigned have arranged with the
publishing house Of Follot, Foster g. Co., of
Columbus to publish tho debates botwoon
Mossrs. Lincoln and Douglas, during the
campaign of 1858, and the speeches pre-
coeding the debates, but connected there
with together with tho two great speeches
of Mr.. Lincoln in Ohio in 1859.
Throughout tho Union the contest was
regarded as tho most spirited and important
that had been Witnessed for many years. -
The peculiar doctrines Of MIR. Douglas which
had given bin so much prominence, arc hero
set forth by him, in their most attractive
forms while the eminent ability with
which they we're analyzed, and their soph
stry hold up to tho attention Of the Ameri-
can people, 10y Mr.. Lincoln, everywhere re-
ceived the most gratifying commeDdations
The distinctive features of the Republican
party as the friend of Free Labor and Free
Institutions, in contrast with that Of Slavery
and its incidents. were never moro fully and
audibly presented than by MIR. Lincoln in
these speeches.
1t is not too much to say, that in no
other form have tho vital principles of the
two great parties of the country 5een found
SC condensed and so ably set forth as in this
groat volume.
No man can jus ily claim to 6e thorough
and intelligent politician who has not
studied these debates, and made himself
familiar with tho arguments of tho advo-
Gates of squattor sovereignty. This book
should be in the hands of every voter.
These debates are authentic, having been
reported by the friends of oach--Mr.
Douglas in tho Chicago Times md MIR.
Lincolns in tho Chicago Press and Tribune.
The volume will make about threo hundred
pages largo octave, prin ted from new type.
on clear whito paper, at the following ratos
30 conts a volume, bound in cloth.
$40 per hundred,
$3.50 per thousand,
80 por copy, stitched,
$50 per hundred,
$3.50 per thousand,
They will be boxed end scrt to oil parts
of the country. Committees and individuals
will please write Follet Fostor g. Co..
Columbus, Ohio, aud designate how many
copies they will want This should be done
at onco that tho edition may bo large
enough to supply all orders. So soon as
the work is out, which will be early in
March, parties sendng orders will be no.
tilted, and the books will be sent, on re.
ceiving the remittance. Will our friends aid
10 this mattor promptly ?
Editors of Republican papers are re-
quested to give this circular an insertion,
and otherwise call attention to this i'm
portant document. AS soon as isued, a
copy will be forwarded to such as insert 1t
in their papers and sond marked copies to
the publishers.
Respectfully,
GEO. M. PARSONS, Chairman,
WIN. T. BAscoN, Sec'y, Rop. State Cen.
Columbus, March, 1860. Com.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-04-20

A LETTER from Cassius M. Clay, dated
the 10th of April. says, our troubles with tho
Revolutionary Committee are trust, ended
forever. We are left to the epjoymont Of
our constitutional rights.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-04-20
DoRTER's CLOTHING EMpoRIUM.
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NOW READY.

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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-04-20

MODIFICATION OF THE DEATH PENALTY
New York has taken step toward the abol'
ishmont of tho death penalty. The House
passed bill essentially modifying the old
law of tho State, by tho decisive voto of "a
90. The Senate has concurred in tho
Assembly measure, which provides that
executions hereafter are only to bo for mur-
dor, treason, or arson in tho first degree
that is, for treason, murder by premodita'
ton, by poison. or while engaged in the
perpetraiion Of burglary or robbery. Juries
will bo allowed to render verGicts of murder
in the second degree, even when tho indict,
ment is for murder in tho hrst dogree. -
Murder in the second degree is to be pun.
ished with imprisonment for life. In casos
of death sentences, the execution is not to
take place until one year after sentence,
nor until the issue OF the Governors war
rant.-Ledder.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-04-20

Thankful for the very liberal patronage Of tAs
last six years, we have determined 10 merit not
only a continuance, but a '
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-21
A Bell-Everett Estimate.

a correspondent of the Baltimore Patriot
gives the following as his estimate of the
result of the Presidential election: as,
In looking dispassionately over the field,
and calculating the probabilities, l find
that Mr.. Bell will carry Delaware (3),
Maryland (S), Virginia (15), Kentucky
(12), Tennessee (12), in all so votes.
For Mr.. Breckenrid ge, will 90 Alabama
(9), Arkansas (4), Florida (3), Missis-
sippi CD, South Carolina (s), North Caro-
lima (lO). Texas (4), Louisiana CO.,
Oregan (3), California (4), in all IS
votes
Doubtful between Breckenridge and
Bell, Georgia (10).
For Mr.. Douglas we may count Missouri,
9 votes. saa
And for Mr.. Lincoln we may add up the
rest of the States, giving 176 votes, in a
College where 152 only are necessary to a
choice. If we consider New York doubt
full, take away 50, leaving Lincoln al.
80 that if he is not elected by the people,
no man can be, and the election goes. in
fact, to the Senate, which will quickly
choose General Lane, who goes for protec-
ton to slavery and for no other protection.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-21
Gen. Walker to be Shot

New ORLEANS, Sept 17-9P. M.
The Star of the West from Havana tho
18th inst, has arrived below. @
The Spanish war steamer francesca Ala
sea had arrived at Havana from Truxillo
on the 18th inst, and reports that the Brit
ish war steamer Icarus was Transporting
troops under Gen. Alvarzo, to the Rio Ne
gro where Walkers army were encamped.
The boats of the Icarus captured Walker
with his 20 men, and all were brought to
Iruxlllo and del vered to the Honduras au-
thorities,
Walkers men were very destitute, and
many were sick. They were anxious to re-
turn to the Q. s., when they promised
they would never engage in another expe-
dition against Central America. Walker
and Col. Rudy were to be shot. The
Gautamala expedition arrived after the
capture of Walker.
The brig Hope. from Vera Cruz, %, has
arrived. Miraman was in the city with
5000 men,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-21
DELAyAN. Wis. Sent IL 1860

111H-ANEA-N, " ACPG, COO.f
We are quick in succession after the loss
Of the Lady Elgin, called upon to record
another and fatal accident on the Racine &
Mississippi Railroad, by which four per-
sons were instantly killed, and fifth lived
some five or six hours. .-.-..-.--
The names of the killed are Mrs. Davis,
of Sharon: boy by the name of Catlin, of
Darien, about 13 years old young man
from Sharon. George Stoopfull Miss Mar
garet Seaman, of this place; and Mr.. Ba-
ker, also of this place.
William Jewel, Johnstown in this Coun-
ty, it is feared, is fatally injured. Some
ten or twelve others are more or less (but
it is believed. not fatally injured.
The circumstances are substantially as
follows The evening train, due at this
place at $50 last evening, was some five to
ten minutes behind time. An extra train
from Racine, was but few minutes be-
hind the mail. The mail train having
stopped at the water tank, some six rods
from the station, to take in water, the ex-
ira came dashing along at fearful speed,
driving the engine into the passenger car
of the forward train, splitting it from end
to end .s- f. -...--r
The accident was, beyond doubt, the
result of gross carelessness on the part of
those having charge Of the trains, as no
red light was out at the rear of the forward
car, and no red light on the rear train.
A jury is now being cmpanelled to inves-
tigate the matter, the result of which will
at once communicate to YOU
In much haste, truly yours.
7 A. II. B.