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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-18
An AerOnaut Throws away His Life.

The telegraph has announced the death
Of Mr.. Conner, young eronaut, who
attempted an ascension in New York, on
the 10th, during gale Of wind. The
TriJune'S report says:
The ascension was from the Palace
Garden, in the upper part Of the city
The balloon, during initiation, was so
swayed by the wind as 10 come in contac;
with large lamp. which was dashed in
pieces. Mrs. Conner wished to 90 up
with her husband, but he said 10 her,
"My dear, you wait until the next time"
The spectators urged him not to attempt
the ascension, and so did MIR. Conner's
friends, but he would not listen to them.
All was ready; the balloon rocked in a
frighttul manner; Mr.. G. bade an affec.
tionate adieu TO his wife and intimate
friends, entered the car, gave the signal;
the balloon, instead of rising perpendicu.
larly from the ground, lunged off in o
westerly direction.
The monster body, driven by the squalI
that Just lEen arose, demolished large
transparency with which il came in con.
tact, and striking the metal cornce of tie
ball and concert building, bent 1t like SC
much thin lead. The wind subsiding, the
balloon rose above the high ornaments or
the building referred to, and then sudden.
" collapsed, and with its basket and oc.
cupant instantly disappeared from sight
scene of the widest confusion now en-.
sued, Mrs. Conner, and n female relative
who accompanied her, fainting and fall.
ing helpless upon the ground.
Loud shrieks rent the air, both inside
and outside the Garden, and the frantic
people rushed hither and thiIher without
knowing why or wherefore.
The collapsed balloon and Mr.. Conner
were found on the roof of the building, he
nsenslble, and he died in the arms Of his
wife at IL O'Clock the same evening"
His death was caused BY striking against
the ornaments of the building. BEFORE
getting into the car, a hole in the balloon
was pointed out to him, which he tied UP
with n string, and remarked coolly that
"it might cause a burst and spill him out
Conner WAS pupil Of Wise, aud the lat.
ter made the balloon which was to have
had capacity for carrying up Two persons
but could carry bu' one. A law suit be.
tween Conner and Wise WAS the conse
quence, and Conner went direct from the
trial Of the case 20 the Garden, remarkine
TO Wise. as he left the court room, Il am
going up to-day, and suppose you'll be
glad If l never come bqck," verifying the
adage that "many true word is spoken
n Jest"
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-18
The Result of Che West india Enamel.
patton.

The following article, written by one
who processes TO speak OF what he knows,
will be read with interest, in view Of the
recent ullimatum Of the London Times.
The statements of the reviewer are in
direct contradiction OF those promulgated
by the Thunderer, and decision upon
the truthlulness OF the reports will carry
with il conviction as 10 the results OF the
act Of emancipation
The Methodist Quarterly Review has
in the April number an extensive article
on the "Results OF West India Emanci-
patton" in which we find tabular view
Of the comparative condition Of the
British western slave colonies in 1883 and
iu 1851 2. From this il appea ars that in
eighteen years. since the emanc ipation,
!he population OF these colonies went up
from 827, ,224 to l,069, ,895, an increase
Of over 80 per cent; and every single
colony had increased, except the small
islands Of Auguillo, Monserat and Nevis,
The yearly revenue increased from E432,
900 to E7I5,729 the value OF imports
from f3,205,A23 to f4.727, 295. Ship
ping increased from 473, ,O9l tons TO 65l,
698. The sugar exported to the United
Kingdom had gone down from 3.646, 366
TO 3, 4O8 637 falling off OF less than 8
per cent. while the home consumption
had become immense, besides a consd-
cradle export to the other countries
The writer Of the article, Rev. Henry
Bleby, on English Wesleyan clergyman
in Babadoes, who has resided also in
lamaca for fourteen years, adds the fol.
lowing remarks:
The statistical view which we have
gwen of the colonies 10 1851 Q exhibits
the results Of emancipation under the
most unfavorable aspect for that, a,
already shown, was the period when the
affairs Of the planters were at their worst,
and the financial condition and prospect
Of the colonies most dark and tiscour.
aging. Since that date a vast improve.
ment has taken place in the West Indies
Sugar having risen in value, an impulse
has been given to its culture and manu-
tacture. The planters, adopting modern
Improvements, find the cultivation OF their
estates highly remuneratiye, and the
profitRbleness Of free over slave labor is
no longer a matter of question or expert,
ment, but Of demonstration and certainty
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-18
The Fires in the Woods.

The Albany Journal has the following
in relation TO the large fires now prevail.
ing in New York and Massachusetts,
One of these fires broke out about the
middle Of last week in Berkshire County,
between Windsor and Cheshire, and has
spread thence towards Dalton, consuming
hundreds OF acres OF forest.
Another commenced soon after in the
vicinity of North Adams, which has now
run through mile and half of wood 8
and is still burning.
A third began somewhere between
C,arksburg and North Adams, and is
said TO have swept away already, hun
dreds upon hundreds of acres OF valuable
timber, and threatens to sweep away still
more.
While these fires are raging in and
about the lloosac range Of mountains, the
Adrondacks TO the north OF us present a
similar scene. Fires have been raging
Tor some time, at different points on the
west side ol Lake Champain At night,
the broad patches of burning forest are
distinctly visible from the lake. and from
the Vermont shore, and by day the at
mosphere is dark and sulry with accumu-
lated smoke. These are scattered through
the southern and eastern parts OF Essex.
and the northern part Of Warren county.
The fires in Berkshire County are said
to have originated from the brush heaps
burned as usual, by the farmers at this
season. Those at the north are supposed
to have been kindled by the earelessness
of hunters. But in both cases, the sup.
positions are raiher coujectures than GER
tain'ies. The protracled drought has
rendered the woods dry and inflammable,
and they have doubtless taken fire in
various ways, as they are always liable to
at such seasons.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-18
The Chicago Convention

The Chicago Convention met on Wcdnes-
day,butat our time of going to press, (Thurs-
day p. M.,) we have no account of its pro-
ceedings. 1t was estimated that forty thou.
sand strangers we're in tho city on Tuesday
and the greatest enthusiasm prevailed. Mr.
Stewards chances seemed the best, though
It was impossible to say with certainty who
would receive tho nomination. As We shall
soon know, however, tho various spocula.
tions now afloat are Of little Importance.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-18
The Constitutlonal union Party.

Tho Convention Of this party, which met
at Baltimore on the 9th inst, nominated
John Bell, of Tenn, fer President. and Ed
ward Everett, of Mass, for Vice President,
and adopted the following Platform:
"Whersas. Experience has demonstrated
shat all platforms adopted by political
parties have the effect to mslead and to
cause political divisions. by encouraging
geographical and sectional parties there
fore.
ResoiUed. That both patriotism and duty
require that we should recognize no policy
or principles but those resting on the broad
foundation Ct the Constitution of tho coun.
try, tho Union of tho States. and the en-
forcement of tho laws. and that as tho rep
resentatives of the Constitutional Union
party aud of tho country, wo pledge our.
selves TO maintain, protect and defond these
principles. thus affnrding security at home
and abroad. and securing the blessings of
hborty to ourselves and posterity,"
This Platform is like fiddle on which
any tune may be played with ease. As all
parties, differing widely as they may in
policy, profess to favor the Consttu ion, the
Union and tho enforcement of the laws,
such Platform has no distinct meaning,
and is an insult to the common sense of tho
nation. 1t was unfortunate for the Union.
Savers, while doprecating the uncertainty OF
Platforms, to adopt one for themselves more
uncertain than all others.
The patriotic old gentlemon of the Consti.
tutional Union Party have very convenient
way of winking all disturbing political issues
out of sight. Whatever is unpleasant they
arc bound not to know. They never permit
themselves to doubt that the Slavery ques.
tion will speedily subsde, whom people take
their advice, and say no more and think no
moro about it. Tboy do not propose to
settle, but to ignore it, They seem to think.
tho greater tho evil tho moro urgont the no
eessity for letting it entirely alone. and the
stronger tho probability that it will, in time,
work out its own cure In this vain notion,
they are about us wise as a man who, being
afflicted with painful and dangerous dis,
ease, instead Of seeking, and evon while
stubbornly refusing an adequate remedy,
should choose to consider himself in sound
health. If tho question Of Slavery can be
practically ignored while it remains un,
settled, why do thoy not deign to tell vi
how
When the constitutional Union Party goes
into power, and insuros tho general peace
and harmony so long hoped and prayed for
we shall know that there is no longer any
necessary connection between cause and ef
feet. Nature herso!: will bo ontwitted, aut
the age of miracles restored. For Slavery
with oil the important questions arising
from it, will still exist, and men will have
the same conflicting sentiments and intor
ests that they havo now. But we fear !
will be long time before this party of peac,
shall go into power, and until then, howeVe
good may DO tho intentions of it's members
IL can have no effect but to indirectly al,
one or tho other of the leading parties o
the country
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-18
The Tender Mercies of Slavery.

New York, May II Tho correspondent
of tho Tribune. writing from Buchanan,
Texas, gives particulars of tho burning at
the stake OF young white man. colporteur
and supposed YaLkoe, who had with him a
wagon load of books, consisting of Bibles
and standard religious works, and few
copies of Helpers Impending Crisis. The
Victim was stripped, covered with tar, tied
to tree over his own wagon, which was
then f'led with faggo.s and tar, and ihon
set on hre.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-18

eBCol. Richard Reaf will obligo US by
forwarding his address. Wo have quite a
collection of letters and papers for him. -
Will the Cincinnati and Now York papers
give the above? Col. Realf left Cincinnati
very strangely, and thoro ara suspicious Of
foul play.-.Mac.G a check Press, 2sh. ult.
The Lebanon Star says that Col. Roalf,
who, 1t will bo femembered, was tho Secre-
tary of State OF John Browns Provisiona
Government. is in UnionIown. Warren coun
ty, where he has joined the Shakers, and il
now preaching for thom.
II is highly probable that Col Real
has joined the Shakers. Men of his turn
OF mind can hardly be expected to live
long at time, without some wild move
In view.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-18

ETTb anks TO Hon, E. Wade for va,i-
Gus favors. Also to Hons. Owen Love.
Joy, John Hulchins and II. @. Blake. for
copies Of speeches.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-18

eDrIt is announced that the Postmaster
New York City 10 defaulter to the amount
Of 9i76, 900.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-18

GS-Twonty.seven persons, who were on
picnic nnd fishing party, were drowned in
Boykin's Mill Pond, near Camden, South
Carolina. on Saturday morning, May 9Th.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-18

Ex PRESIDENT FILLMoRE. Tho Washing.
ton correspondent OF tbs Chicago Press and
Tribune says:
Ii is reported on what seems to be good
authority. that Ex President Fillmore has
signifed his intention to support tho rOmi-
nee of thu Chicago Convention, whether il
shall be Bates, Lincoln, Chase or Seward
Ii is even said that if Seward shall be nomi-
mated. Fillmore will stump Pennsylvania IN
his behalf! You recnllcc. Fillmore's letter
10 tho New York Uninn saving meeting
1t contained a sharp robuko of them. and
advised those patriot dealers in Southern
staples to level their guns at tho disloyaI
fro eaters of the South instead of the UnoT
loving Republicans of the North.
In reference to the above. the Buffalo Elk
press says there is no doubt that Mr.. FIlmor,
will support the Chicago nominee. but think
il doubtful whether no could be induced tc
leave his present retirement to participate
in an active canvass.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-18

AVThe Cleveland Leader appears in an
eHisrged form and new dress.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-18

@s-President Buchanan has rewarded
Calhoun Bonham for his part in the Brod.
erick tragedy with the appointment of Uni
ted States District Attorney for California,
in place of p. Della Tore, who was COM
PEELED to resign that such laudable pur-
poso might be achieved. Mr.. Benham was
second TO Judge Terry on the occasion Of
his duel with Mr.. Broderick.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-18

FIVE HUNDRED AND NINETY'FoUR SAINTS
ON THEIR PILGRIMAGE TO SALT LAKE
CITY.-There are five hundred and nine.
ty.four Mormorns at Castle Garden. two
hundred and ninety of whom will imme
diateIy proceeded to the land of the
Saints in Utah. They landed from the
Vanderbilt yesterday having left their
homes in the British Isles and Germany
to enjoy the blessings of the Mormon
paradise in Salt Lake City, under the ad
ministration of the Prophet, Elder Ross
accompanies the Saints on their pilgrimage
II is the fourth time he has crossed the
water on similar errand. Tie emil
grants are fall ages and sizes imaginable
They represent nearly all the trades, and
look quite thrifty. Those who do not &C
on TO Utah Immediately will seek employ
ment in the Slates.--M Y Post.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-05-18
[he lcffersopiaN DeMocrat
CLARION, ONO, FRlDlY, MAY is, 1850,

JULIUS o. CONVERSE, Editor.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-08-08
Nem advertisements.
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Medical Department.

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The Introductory usual, will be delivered on the
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The Anatomical Rooms viii be opened for students
on the first Monday in October, (tie 1st.) -.
The Tennessee Site Hospital under the direction of
the Faculty IL open to the Class free OF charge.
Clinique has been established in connection with
the University, at which operations performed
and cases prescribed FOR and lecturcd upon in the
presence of the class.
.Amount of Fees Lectures is $685. Naturalization
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Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-08-08

we cannot but believe that the South should
choose disuaion.- We do not lightly esteem
the benz fits of The Union or the evils Of dis
union. We are ready TO weigh heavily the
consequences OF national rivalry. jealousy
and distrust France and England illustrate
it. We would sill choose disunion, beliering
that these causes viii entail expensive Gov
ernments, standing armies and large navies
upon each sections, TO protect their frontiers
and their commerce. but We would choose 1t.
believing that all of these evils are prefefa-
ble TO the infefiority TO which Republican
rule would sink the South. We advocate
resistance. not because VIC see such bright
future in disunioH, but bee use we see such
abasement in Union so administered.
From the Atlanta locomotive.
As things now stand, the probabilities are
that Lincoln will sweep fbe North. and COM
mand the support of The Electoral College.
Should this occur, it then remains for the
South 10 determine the value of the Union.
Are we prepared to resist the Abolition des-
potism which is determined to crush out or
rights, when it attains possession of the Fed
eral Government? We do not know how
the people of the South will answer this vital
question. As for ourselves we are prepared
to speak now. With full knowledge of all
the responsibility which attaches to this ques-
tion, we are determined to use all the power
aud ability which God has given to us, to
dissolve Union, srhen that Union survives the
Constitution And should the crusade against
slavery be successful in the present Presiden-
tiaI contest, aud Black Republican Presi-
dent be elected, the last feather will have
been laid upon the canel's back, the war of
the enemies of The Constitution will have
eliminated. We will then deem it our duty
to summons the South to the rescue. The
gates of the temple must thea be closed. and
the South must unite to resist common des-
potlsn. We will then sound the alarm. and
bid the South to
''Strike-tIll the last arnl'd foe expires
Strike-for their affairs and their nres;
Strike-foT the green graves OF their sircS'
God aud their native land >
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-08-08

Discussion AT HUNTsvmLE.-Mr. JOHN T..
MORGAN, the Alabama disunionist, who de-
clares be would dissolve this Union in five
minutes if be had the power" made speech
at Huntsville, Ala, last Monday. He Mas
met by Col. JERE. CLEMENS, who, CORES,
pondent informs us, &" used him up complete
iy.' The speech of Col. CLEMENS encour-
aged The Constitutional Union men greatly.
By the way, there is to be mass meeting
of the supporters of BELL and EVERETT at
Huntsville, on the 18th inst. Our friends
there will be proud to welcome large dele
CATION from Nash vile. The following speak
ers have been invited, and some of them will
will be i'll attendance: Messrs. n. S. BROwN,
j. G.. PICKETT, RUSSELL HoUsTON, and A. S.
COLYAR, of Tenn; and Messrs. A. FL. 81.
DAWSON, W. 3. WooD, JERE. CLEMENS, and
others, of Alabama.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-08-08
Card from Senator mcNeiIIy.

CHARLOTTE, Aug. 4th, 1860.
EDITORS PATRIOT Il see in your paper of
the Sd inst, what purporis to be an extract
from the Maury Press, which says that, in my
remarks at a Breckenridge meeting in Hick-
man county, used the following language,
to-wit My countrymen, if there is a Doug
las democrat in my county do not know it.
If there is one have yet to see or hear of
him. II there is one in this crowd, 1 do not
know il; but if there is, have no hesitancy
in saying that you will find him to be man
with not brains enough TO grease gimblet."
A part of this statement is erroneous. / used
this language on that occasion: '.That if
there was Douglas democrat in Dickson
county did not know it; or if there was one
| had vet to see him." | also said, "tbat
did not know that there was one in this
crowd, aud that no Douglas man could be
lievc for a moment that Douglas could carry
Tennessee; and that a democrat who voted
for Mr.. Douglas, and conld not see that his
vote would have the effect to foster the
claims and advance the election OF Mr. Bell,
did not have brains enough in his head TO
grease gimblet.'
Do me the Justice to publish this explana.
ton. Respectfully.
THO. McNEILLY.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-08-08
Douglas State Convention i'm Missfs-
sippi.


Douglas state Convention in Missfs-
sjPpi.
A State Convention was held at Holly
Springs on the 3Oth ult., by supporters of
DOUGLAS and JOHNSON. The Memphis appeal
says:
Owing to the great haste in which it was
gotten up, and the want of proper concert of
action, the convention was not large, al
though it was certainly very respectable.
everything considered, not only in point of
numbers. but persons. Several of the lead
ing Democrats of the State, whose devotion
to the party and its glorious time-honored
principles in Mississippi has been life long,
disinterested and devoted, were present.
Twelve counties were represented. including
two in the extreme southern portion of the
State, showing that the Douglas movem emit
is not confined to a few Chickasaw counties,
as charged by the Yancey secession.
The Convention nominated an incomplete
electoral ticket, and adjourned to meet again
on the 18th inst. at Grenada. to complete the
ticket. The following are the electors ap-
pointed: -
For THE STATE AT LARGE.--Samuel Mat
thews of Pauola county; Capt. j. II. r. Tay-
Tor of Marshall, alternate.
Hon. D.B. Wright, of Tippah, for first dis
trict, B. N. Kinyon, of Tishomingo, alternate;
Col. r. w. FIournoy, of Pontotoc, for second
district, and r. ID. Shropshire, alternate: E.
Dismukes, Esq, for third district, and J. Nc
Donald, Esq, as alternate. The fourth and
fifth districts. and an eIecter for the State at
large, are to be supplied. =
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-08-08

Rs- The Montgomery (Ala.) Nal recent
ly said Mr.. DANIEL PRATT, of that State, had
declared for BRECKENRIDGE Mr.. PRATT writes
letter to the Nail on the subject. in which
he says:
L have been anxiously waiting to see if
the South would not unite on the important
subject of the Presidential election; and
considering the unity of the South for the
preservation of our constitutional rights, of
the highest Importance, would have been
willing so unite in this canvass on most any
man qualified for that office, and sound on
the Slavery question. If the South would
have united on Breckenridge and Lane, l
should probably have voted for them. 1
must say however, that my preference has
been all the time for Bell and Everett, re-
gardlng them as honest men as could have
been selected. as well qualified for that high
station: and [ think we can look to them as
confidently as to any men, for an honest and
safe administration of the Government