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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-25
The Slave Trade.

The Charleston correspondent OF the Now
York Tribune gives the following facts in
relation to the case of the SLAYER "Wanderer,"
at Savannah, Ca:
On last Tuesday (May 1.,) "Charlie" La
mar, MIR. Stiles, and others, went to the
Chatham County Jail, where Capt. Farnham
was confined, overpowcred the jailor, aud
released the prisoner. Tho party then went
down to tho Pulaski House, where some
twenty or thirty Of their friends we're
awaiting them, and the Captain was warmly
congratulated upon his escape.
The United States District Attorney
having heard of the rescue, soon came tc
the hotel, accompanied by the jailor, deputy
and United States Marsbals. The District
Attorney suggested that it was bis duty to
direct re-arrest,to which Mr.. Stiles replied
that "no officer should lay hands upon the
Captain" As he had killed his man not
long since, the ofeuse being that the muir
dered man had contradicted Stiles when
making q political speech-his threat was
not to be despisod. So the officers con-
cluded that the arrest was impracticable
and the District Attorney declared that be
would hold tho jailor responsible. No one
seemed to think that tho Captain would
ever be arrested again-much less convicted
The whole history Of the Wanderer case, SC
far as heard It, indicates a determination
on the part of Lamar and bis party to carry
on their infamous traffic in spite Of the laws,
Tho late charge of the Court in that city
legaliIes the trade, but those concerned in
il do not care whether it 10 forbidden or not
Some of the citizens are much chagriued
at Lamar's course, but his fist aud pistol are
arguments no one is willing to encounter
The rabble follow after him, and he does al
he pleases.
My informant-in whose veracity have
confidonce--says dozens Of cargoes hay,
been landed in Mississippi and Lonisiant
within the last year. When the Wanderel
first came to Savannah, the negroes were
taken to q plantation near the city-the
white superintendent having been dis
missed, so that there should be no one tc
testify against the parties if discovered
and buyers came from all adjoining States
These facts we're we'll known in Savannah
at the time, but public sentiment is SO de-
moraized that no steps were taken to ex
pose the outrage.
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WHOLE NO., SAL.
Bad Picture Of Matters in Iowa.
The Lexington (Ky.) Observer says |:

The Lexington (Ky.) Observer says:
Those Of our citizens contemplating
moving to the north or northwest had
better ponder well before doing so. Let
them read an extrac. of letter from .
gentleman Of high standing residing In
Iowa, and then think If the change Is
desirable one:
"Do NO, trade for anything in the way
Of real estate within the limits OF the State
Of Iowa, with the view Of selling II at
any price within the next Eve years.
1.-THE value Of land is nominal you
may count it at s1,25 or $40; neither
price would bring cash. Ihave Just sold
lands bought in the county north Of your
county, for which l paid $40 in 1857
(gOod 9ands) at 81 per acre, and, that In
trade.
consider lands any,chers within the
limits Of the State, unimproved, dear at
over Sl,25 per acre, except in counties
bordering on the river.
"No man living out Of the State can
have anything like a correct idea Of the
utter hopelessnsss Of the state OF things in
Iowa. Speculation has been the ruin Of
the Slate. The river towns are so fat
that they never can get mp again until
there is an entire change Of population.
Towns themselves are SO hopelessly in
debt that they can never get a start again
unles BY paying off indebtedness by re.
pudiation. This place, which contained
a population in 1855 OF ls,0Oo,is now re-
duced to less than 10, 900, and the people
leaving just as fast as tie can get money
to get away upon. The place is in debt
one million and quarter and she, as
we'll as Dubuque ct al along the river, are
now talking OF repudiating So do not
own lands in Iowa il you can avoid il.
Il will make you just that much poorer
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-25
A Tall Mans Troubles.

The inconvenience of an immoderateiy tall
stature we have often heard disconrsed
upon, by men whose altitude lowered aloft
but never moro pgthetically than by an
aged bachelor friend of ours, who stands six
feet four in his stocking feet" 1t is to
this melancholy "fxed fact'-this sad in
superable calamity that overlook him be-
tween thenges of fourteen and twonty--that
he attributes his wretchod condition of
single blossedness. Four times has he
fallen on his knees (the ne plus ultra of
humble affection,) and offered himself to as
many chosen ones of his heart. Four times
has he been jeeringly refused
The first girl at whose feet no prostrated
himself, a'gay, laughing, roguish, little witch
of acknowledged him to pick himself
Immediately up; it must be very incon-
vonient, if not even painful, she said, for one
who is 30 long-legged TO be in that position.
She was proud of the affection of one who
stood so high in the world but being un-
ambitious in her views, and preferring an
humble, obscure station in lifo, to courting
the worlds gaze, she respectfully" declined
his proposals.
Tho second girl, who, unluckily, was az
diminutive Hobo MS the frst-oxpressed
much ironical sorrow for her uahappy fate,
Oul ~ was plulu ~ BiahCo tuat tuoy ulu
not match; and besides, she was extremely
sensitive to cold during the winter, and
therefore very partial to small, low posted
rooms, which would, if she married him, de-
prive hor of her dear husbands society till
spring. .
His third inahorata excused horself, by
saying that she thought husbands and wives
ought to walk arm and arm in the streets,
which in their case would be manifestly i'm
possible. Besides, she would be unable to
accept his hand at the marriage ceremony,
without mounting stool-and that would
be so ludicrous.
The fourth and last of his dulcineas-a
servant girl, to whom in sheer despair he
offered bimself, as his last chance, ere he
verged into tho "sere and yellow leaf" OF
confirmed celibacy--returned him an answer
more cutting than all tho previous ones. -
Making a very low courtesy, and putting on
look of extreme humility, she replied
with malicious affectation, that she was bui
mean body, poor servant girl, and could
not possibly think of looking SO high.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-25
Patar Parlev.

The late Samuel Griswold Goodrich,
(Peter Farley, was born in Ridgefeld.
Connecticut, in 1893, and died on Thurs.
day last in New York, in his sixty-seventh
year. Mr.. Goodrich commenced active
life in the publishing business in Hartford,
Connecticut, and after visiting Europe in
1924, moved to Boston, and edited for
nearly fifteen years a journal called the
Token" In it first appeared some Of the
finest Of Hawthorne's"Twice-told Tales"
His famous "Peter Farley" series OF ju-
veni!e books was commenced soon after
his arrival in Boston, and gradually ex.
tended to over forty volumes. No less
than three million copies Of Peter Parley's
geography were sold, while some Of his
other books for juveniles were almost an
successful.
In 1897 Mr.. Goodrich published COL
lection Of bis poems; in '35 volume Of
counsel to parents; in al selection from
his various contributions 10 snnuals and
magazines; and in 81 his "Recollections
Of Life Time" He also established
"Merry's Museum and Parley's Maya.
zine," and edited it from al to 81
Millard Fillmore, during his term OF office,
appointed him Consul to Paris, where he
resided several years, beloved and respect-
ed by all.
Peter Parley's las: work was published
last year, and is entitled illustrated
Natural History Of the Animal King
dom."
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-25
AT SEA.
DT SAMUEL LoNGFELLow.

Tho night was made for cooling shade,
For silence, and for sleep;
And when was child, laid
My hands upon my breast and prayed,
Aud sank to slumbor doop.
Child.like as then, lie tonight
And watch my lonely cabin light.
Each movement of the swaying lamp
Shows how the vessel reels,
And DER her deck tho billows tramp,
And all her timbors strain and cramp,
With overy shock she feols,
1t starts and shudders, while it burns,
And in its hinged socket turns;
Nov swinging slow, and slauting low,
II almost level lies,
And yet know, while to and fro
watch the seeming peudule 90,
With restless fall and rise,
The steady shaft is still upright,
Poising its little globe Of light.
o, hand of God o, lamp of peace
o, promise of my soul
Though weak and tossed, aud i'll at ease
Amid the roar of shifting seas
Tho ships convulsive roll
] own, with love and tender awe.
Yon perfect type of faith aud lawl
A heavenly trust my spirit calms
My soul is fillod with light
Tho ocean sings his solemn psalms;
Happy as if tonight
Under the cottage roof again
hoard the soothing summer rain.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-25
A Contented Farmer,


Once upon time Frederick, King Of
Prussia, surnamed "Old Fritz" took a
ride and espied an old farmer, plowing
his acre by the way-side, cheerily singing
his melody.
"You must be well off, old man." said
the king. "Does this acre belong to you,
on which you so industrio usly labor %
"No, sir, replied the farmer, who did
not know he was the king; Il nm not SO
rich as that; plow for wages"
GLOW much do you get day." asked
the king.
eight groschen," (about twenty
cents, said the farmer.
"This is not much" replied the king
"can you get along with this?"
"Get along and have something left
elbow is that?"
The farmer smiled and said:
"Well, if l must tell you: Two gro
schen are for myself and wife; two pay
my old debts; two / lend away; and two
l give away for the Lords sake"
"This is mystery that cannot solve u
replied the king.
"Then l will solve it for you," said the
farmer.
al have two old parents at home who
kept me when wss weak and needed
help; I keep them. This is my debt
toward which / pay two groschen day
The third pair OF groschen which / lend
away / spend for my children, that they
may receive Christian instruction. This
will become handy to me and my wife
when we get old. With the last two
groschen l maintain two sick sisters
whom would not he compelled to keep
this l give for the Lords sake"
The king, well pleased with his an
swer. said:
"Bravely spoken, old man. Now
will also give something to guess. Hav,
you ever seen me before?"
"Never," said the farmer.
ain less than five minutes you shall Sc,
me fifty times, and carry in your poke
fifty of my likenesses."
"This is riddle which ! cannot unrav
e." said the farmer.
"Then l will Go it for you," replied
the king.
Thrusting his hand into his pocket
and counting him fifty bran-new gold pie
ces into bis hand, stamped with his royu
likeness, he said to the astonished farmer
who knew not what was coming:
"The coin is genuine, for il also cone
from our Lord God, and 1 am his pay
master. / bid you adieu." ."-G Gerna
Reformed Messenger.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-25

Best cabinet work do tanners work do shoo.
mnker'g work do saddle and harness work,
do timers work, do coopors work, best
show OF purlor md cook stoves, for each ] 90
Best specimen Of painting and granting ! 90
Best cheese vat 400
Best cheese pross ] 90
Best churn so
Committee--Jnmos Du,ton, Auburn; Jno. Cut.
ler, Jr., Curtis Luthers.
CLASS. XLVI-FARM IMPLEMENTS
(Open 10 dH)
Best mower. do mower and reaper combined,
do thresher and cleaner, for each, 2 90
Best seed drill, do plow, do subsoii plow, do
breaking plow, for each %
Best horse rake, do grain cradle, do yoke, do
wheelborrow, do one-hnH dozen manure
forks, do cultivator, do drag, do roller, do
dozen hand rakes, do road scraper, do hay.
rick, do horse-sled, do dozen hoes, do dozen
pitchlorks. do show Of horticultural imple-
ments, do grind stone, Tor each 81
Best tanning mill, do stump extractor, do
com and cob mill best show of pumps, each q
Discretionary Premiums not to exceed fy
dollars TO be awarded by the Committee, for th
best show ol agricultural implem ents.
Committee--Dayid Robinson, J. s Cook,
MiRord.
CLASS XLvII--PlCTURES- K opea to auj
| Best show of sphereoIypes, daguerrotypes,
ambroypes, oil paintings, drawings, liho'
graphic pictures, maps, agricultural books,
\ penmanship, each a diploma.
| Commitiee--L. G. Ludlow and lady, J. Hinck
| ley and lady, II. Piier ard lady.
CLASS XLVIlI-MUSlCAL INSTRUMENTS
| Best piano 30
| I'd best 10
Best mebodian go
/ I'd best 10
Other instruments, each diploma,
Committee--0. B. Hodley, VIM. Smith, Balm
| bridge; +. a. Eileman, Chester.
CLASS XLlX-TRO1IING-(O 10 ally
Fastest rottng stallion in harness, best
gins IS o.
Fastest rotting gelding or marc do, beat
Gin , Is OK
Entrance fee in this clnss one dollar extra.
Committee-H. X. Curtis, Cleveland; J.
King Rayenna; RObt Murray, Mentor.
ResOiUed, that no animal shall be entered in two
classes, except sucn are entered or sweepstakes
BUXTON, May lith, 1860.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-25

SMITH met two editors who had previously
been at "outs," upon the street walking arm
in arm. "Iillo," said Smith, "the hon and
lamb Iie down together ! do they p "Oh,
yes" said editor No. l, "Jones hero did the
lyin, and did tho lammin', and, of course
VIC came down together"
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-25
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
LAW FIRM.

LAW FIRM.
A LFRED PHELPS g. Albert G. Riddle, com
n posing the old Law Firm of Phelps g. Riddle.
and Alfred Phelps, Jr ,havc formed Copurtuorshir
connection for the Practice Of Law, under the
name Of Phelps Riddle g. Phelps, at the Old Office
OF Phelps & Riddle, where they will attend to ali
law business which may be entrusted TO their
care. ALFRED PHELPS,
ALBERT G RIDDLE,
ALFRED PHELPS, JR.
Chardou, December 9th, 1859. 5l7tf
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-25

BEWARE Of confding in distant pros
poets Of happiness, lest they be suddenly
intercepted by the most trivial present
vexation. A leaf in the foreground is
large enough TO conceal forest in the far
horizon
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1UHES.
Best woolen carpet 200
I'd best 80
Sd best 00
Best rag carpet 80,
I'd best 100
Sd best 80
Best patchwork quilt i go
I'd best 100
Sd best 80
Best cotton and wool carpet / 80
ID best 90
Sd best 80
Best bed spread ] 90
I'd best 90
Best coverlet 80
I'd best l 90
Best 10 yards flannel, best do table
linen, best do tow cloth. best linen
! sheets 90
I'd best do so
Best towels, best pair fringed mittens,
best pair bags, best linen sewing
thread. best pair cotton, linen, silk
or woolen stockings, for each so
Best 10 yards full-cloth, best woolen
shawl, blanket, hearth-rug, for each 90
I'd best so
Best taior's work ! 90
Committee-B.C. G. Herrick aud lady, Twins
burg; o. Kont aud lady, Chester; Silss Gay
lord Jr. aud lady, Burton.
CLASS XLII-FANCY NEEDLE WORK.
Best embroidered talma, do capes, best pair
do ottomans, best tailoress work, best
show Of millinery work, best table spread,
for each 90
Best embroidered skirt 90
I'd best SO
Best chair tidy, do show straw bonnets and
hats, each so
Best embroidered lamp mats, best lady's lace
cap best embroidered scarf do slippers,do
undersleeyes, best work box, Tor each so
Best embroidered collar best crotchet collar,
best embroidered handkerchief, best watch
case %
Best embroidered morning dress SO
Discretionary premium TO be awarded on meTi-
toTious articles,
Committee-J NJ. Cook and lady, Miss Clarissa
Ensign, Auburn, Miss L. Pool, Troyi
! CLASS XLllI-.DOMESTIC PRODUCTIONS.
Best gallon sorghum moasses, best do
maple molasses, best 5 lbs sorghum sugar,
best do maple sugar, best swarm bees, best
show dried fruit, for each Oo
Best oaves OF bread, best show pies, best
do cakes, best do preserves and sauces, best
do pickles, best do potted cheese, Tor each oO
Commttee--Anson Mathews and lady, Robt
Hotchkiss and lady, NJ. G. Garfield and lady.
GLASS XLlV-DAlRY PRODUCTS.
Best cheese over one year old %
I'd best %
Best cheese under one year old 90
I'd best so
Sd bost ] 90
Best cheese from one dairy 90
| 2d best 90
| Sd best 90
Bsst butter over one year old ! 90
I'd best 30
Best do under one year old 90
I'd best 5O
Committee--Earl IIerrick, Charles Harmon,
s. Wright ,,
Best carriage 90
Best lumber wagon 90
Best blacksmith work and horso.shoeing,
each %
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THRASHER, DURFEE & HATHAWAY,
Attorneys & CounseIIors at Law,

CLARION, GEAUeA County, o.,
Will give prompt attention TO business entrusted
to them, in Geauga and adjoining Counties
91rOfhce over Dr. J. Nichols Drug Store.
A. II. TuRASHER, L. E. DURFEE, /. N. HATHAWAY.
Chardon, Nov. 25th, 1859. 5l5G
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LIST OF PREMIUMS

To be awarded Jy the Geauga County
Agricultural Society, at Meir nert An-
nual Fair, to be held on tie 25th, 26th,
27M and 28M Of September, 1860.
onnUN rNrr,,
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I'd best rs
0;her large brccds tho same.
Bcst Dorkins, black Spanish, natives, ban.
tams, friEzlod chickens, Guioeas, turkeys,
wild turkeys, Goeso and ducks Of any
breed, and Polands, for oach 90
Committoe-B. f. Abel, Troy, o. B.
Hoadley, Burton; o. Piorson, MiddIo6eld.
CLASS XXXV-FIELD CROPS.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-06-06

SEWARD UPON LISCOLS.-The n. Y. Courier
and Enquirer of Wednesday. edited by Gen.
James Watson Webb, confidential bosom
friend of Mr.. Seward, has the following:
If any one doubts the devotion of Gov. Sew
ard to the principles of the Republican party
and his abnegation of self, it is only necessary
for them to read the following from the Auburn
Daily Adre,tisrr, of Saturday. Gorernor Se,c-
ard hsmself rrote the short leader rhieh an
nounced the result at Chicago, and it is char
acteristic Of the man. We speak advisedly
when We say that the following not only speaks
the sentiments of Gov. Seward, but that it was
written by him:
From the Auburn Daily Advertiser Of Saturday.
eve place the LANES of Lincoln and Hamlin
at the head of our columns, with pride and sat-
isfactiOn. No truer exposition Of the Republi.
can creed could be given, than the platform
adopted by the Convention contains. No truer
or firmer defenders of the Republican faith
could have been found in the Union, than the
distinguished and esteemed citizens on whom
the hOnors of the nomination have fallen. Their
election, We trust, by decisive majority, will
restore the Government of the United States
to its constitutional and ancient course. Let
the watchword of the Republican Party, then,
be Union and Liberty, and onward to Victory
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-06-06

less authors and abettors of these great national
transgressions, the unqualified condemnation of
every honest man, irrespective OF creed or party.
4. Resolred, That the recent action OF the
National Democratic Convention held at Charles
ton, affords unmpeachabe testimony that It has
lost the name and prestige of being national IN
its character and that while one section OF 1t, Is
affrmatirely in favor of slavery, and the other
section, d5frmdtirely opposed to freedom, both
sections are eminently unworthy the confidence
and support of every patriotic citizen. who has
at heart the prosperity and perpetuity OF our
Free Institutions.
5. Resolred, That We heartily and unhesita-
tingly re.aftirm the action Of the National Re-
publican Convention, at Chicago, in placing the
names of LINCOLN L HANLIN in nomination as
candidates for the two highest offices within the
gift of the American people that We recognize
in the person of Hon. Abraham Lincoln, true
representative of the great laboring classes; the
bone and sinew Of the country-a man OF I'M
doubted capacity, liberal, enlarged and national
views, incorruptible and unbending integrity,
brilliant talents, and unwavering Roman firm
ness; that in Hannibal Hamlin, We discover the
patriotic Senator, who dared to leave the corrupt
ranks Of the modern Democracy, and to join
the great army Of Freedom, ready to do battle,
manfully, in the great cause of Humanity and
Right.
6. Resolred, That the recent cordial endorse.
| ment of the nominations of Lincoln and Hamlin,
| by such great and patriotic statesmen as Seward,
Cameron, Banks and Chase, has not only height.
ened our esteem and respect for those champions
of Freedom, but it has afforded q cheering sign
| of the triumphant success and victory, which
await our platform and its distinguished standard
bearers, Lincoln and Hamlin, On the ides Of No.
vember.
7. Resolred, That we this day unfurl our ban.
ner to the breeze, inscribed With the names Of
Lincoln and Hamlin-free speech, free press
free territory and free homes, and under the
broad folds Of that banner, we will fight on and
fight ever, until a triumphant and glorious vic
tory shall have crowned our untiring, uniiinchine
and patriotic efforts.
| s. Resolved, That Hon AUSTIN BLAIR, o.
Jackson county is the first choice of this Con
venton for Governor of the State of Michigan
On motion of A. C. Winter, the report of the
committee was adopted with three hearty cheer:
for Lincoln and Hamlin, Freedom and Victory
Union and Liberty, Blair and Michigan.
| Hon. ID. L. Case was then loudly called for
who came forward and addressed the convention
in spirited manner, amid frequent cheers ant
applause.
Hon. J. E. Tenney being called upon, address
ed the convention briefly, but in an eloquent
and soul-stirring manner, and created quite {
degree Of enthusiasm.
A. c. Winter and |. NJ Cravath, upon call
also favored the convention with some telling
remarks.
On motion, the convention adjourned with
three hearty cheers for Abraham Lincoln, ant
three for Hannibal Hamln
| E. WALKER, President.
N. b. JONES,
II. PRATT,
| Secretaries
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-06-06

toll for himself-liberty to learn to read the
word Of God-Gberty to have wife who may
be his alone-liberty TO be a man! To catch q
man, and return him TO the hell of Southern
slavery, where his back will assuredly be torn to
shreds for aspiring to be man-this indeed,
was feat worthy of men who hold with Doug.
las, that any people who wish to, and can, en-
slave and brutify their fellow man should have
the right TO do so, with no unfriendly lsgisla.
ton" TO prevent. o won't old Massachusetts,
won't the Father of all, be proud of such men
If they will not, who but devils, and slaveholi
ers will? CB