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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-16
Joseph Smith, Jr.

A correspondent ol the St. Louis Re.
publican, writing from Nauvoo, under the
date of 18th inst, says:
Joseph Smith, son Of the late prophet.
is here, as also the o.her members OF the
family. Joseph is understood among the
Saints TO be the successor o! his father in
his prophetic office, and it is hin'ej among
the would-be wise ones that he is about
TO assume the robes OF his sacred Office
Be that as it may, it is true that he is now
entertaining a delegation from Salt Lake,
who are using every persuasion in their
power to satisfy the young prophet that
he is called OF GOD forthwith 10 assume the
Office and proceed to Salt Lake, and take
the head Of the Mormon Council.
Joseph is man of good, strong sense,
and should he undertake the station,
have no doubt would endeavor 10 make II
reform among lis people. He is de-
cidGdly against poljgamy, in favor Of ODE
dience 10 law. and opposed, in any form
to milking tie Genh;ies. 1t is to be hoped
that he will undertake the task, and sue
ceed in making Salt Lake the home OF
upright, law abiding citizens, instead Of
den of thieves.
Joseph, however, is besct on the other
side by an organization of Mormons in
this State, who are to meet in Council at
Amboy, on the 9Th Of April next, TO be-
come their head, and to call around
him all the faithful. 1t is not known that
he will listen to any Of their proposals,
but certain i. is, if he refuses to exercise
the power within his control, he has Il
quality not given 10 common men, 10 re.
sist when tempted with the certainty OF
power equal to that Of any other living
man, power that needs not the armies OF
France or Russia TO enforce it, but a
power that is over the mind, and abso-
lulely controls over half a million Of souls
without force aud without expense.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-16
Burning Of the Imperial Palace Of
IAnan.

The Hong Kong correspondent of tho n
Y. Journal Of COmmerce, writing under date
of Dec. ~, says:
"On tho evening Of the l0th, as wo lay in
tho port Of Yokehamy. preparing to aojl in
the morning, and about Is miles distant
from Jcddo, Il fro broke out in that dircc
ton. which seemed to cover u largo space.
and to be nearer than Jeddo, and. as VIC con.
cludcd was consuming some town or village
which are numberlcss around Jeddo. The
scene was magnificent, however melancholy
and resembled, as imagined, tn q flames sen
up from tho top of tho great mountain
Fusi Ami, clearly in sight. aud l6, 900 feet
high in the days of lis activity as a volcano
Leaving in the morning. VIZ had not timo
to receive any information. but have since
learned that it was the Imperial Palace
itself, in Jeddo, which was destroyed. Such
an event is said to occur about onco in II
century and spreads CONSERVATION through
out tho Empire. All business and trade, we
arc informed, were suspended. by Imperial
odict. throughout the Empire; how long this
prohibition will continue is not now ascer-
tanLd nor what effect tho disaster will have
in relation to tho two commissioners of tho
Unted States Possibly. through somo su-
pors,i,ions augury the whole arrangement
may be defeated
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-16
Senate Investigating Committee.

The John BIowG Senate Committee
after having made great smoke and
subpenaed witnesses from all parts OF the
country, TO come before them and testify
as to what they knew Of the John Brown
raid, hoping to implicate prominent Re.
publicans in the affair, have thus lar. it is
said, accomplished absolutely nothing,
unless it be 10 render themselves odlous
among tie people by their Star Chamber
proceeding; and they have concluded to
postpone further investigation for the
present.
A proposition was made TO subpoena
Governor Wise, but tic majority OF the
Locotocos o course CON
cIudcd not 20 do so. What is up?" Why
not call Gov. Wise before you, gentlemen
Of the Committee? Let him be sworn
and tell what he knows about the matter,
by all means.-Nor,Uaik Reflector.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-16

THE PRESIDENCY The Marietta Intel
Hgencer wIn0s up tt strong article upon the
Presidency with the following language :
Having linked his public fortune with
the progress and triumph OF great and
noble principles. Chase has ever used
wise and just means to secure their as
tendency, If he were elected President
while his first aim would be 10 do right
and justly, he would deal with great fair.
ness with all sections and interests, and
especially would he touch the nerves OF
and tenderness. lie would receive an
immense majority of votes in his own
Stale, and it will be proud day for Ohio,
when he is elected the Chief Magistrate
oil the United States"
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-16
Mr.. ceyard's Speech,

We make no apology ior devoling so
much space to the speech OF Mr.. Seward.
We hope all, and especially those who
have differed from its author, will read it
carefully. Meme will question its capdor
or Rbili,y. Mr.. Seward seldom speaks
without preparation, and, though no ora.
Tor, his great efforts never fail to make
a marked impression upon the public
mind. Oher men might have said as
much concerning the "irrepressibe con.
h!ct," and received little praise or blame
therefor.
Unlike many who occupy place in
the Senate, Mr.. Seward is no surface pol
itician, His mental vision is too clear
ard discriminating, aud his sense o. justice
too prolouud,tO allow him 10 pass over the
great issue Of The day without compre.
hending lis meaning and giving it due
weight. No other statesman of the pres.
eut time, has defined that issue, in ali
lis bearings, so clearly and forcibly Ii
is for this reason, and not because lie is a
visionary extremist or sectional aglator,
thai the South SO much dislike him and
magnify his Influence.
Republican principles, as defined by
Mr.. Seward, are no more aggressive upon
Sou,heth than upon Northern rights
When they shall he recognized in the
administration of the Government, and
never before, will the rights Of all sections
be maintained, and the integrity Of the
Union preserved. His is the only true po.
sition for those who would make any ef.
feciual resistance, under the Constitution,
to the aggressons Of the Slave Power ;
and policy, If no higher motive, would
seem to dictate that it be declared by the
Chicago Convention as the position of The
Republican party.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-16
Passage OF the Homestead Bill by the
House


The Homestead Bill, introduced by Mr..
Grow, OF Pa, mas passed the House oil Rep
rosen,ativ0s 10y II vote OF ia Iu G2.
/: provides that nny person who is the
head of family OF who has arrived at the
age Of twen! y-Ono years, nnd is q citizen Of
tho United States, or who shall have filed
his intention 10 become such, shall DO en-
titled TO outCr, free of cost, 100 acres OF
public land, upon which such person may
have fi1ed prc.omp!inn claim, or which
may DO, ut tho timc application is made,
subject to pro 'emptIon. az dollar and u
quarter or loss pcr acre ; or 80 acres at two
dollars and a half per acre. No certificate
or patent is to bo issued until tho expiration
OF FIVE wears from tho date OF entry, and on
pavn,ont Of zen dollars. Rights arc secured
10 tho actual settlers TO issue to hoirs and
deyisres the lands acquired, Shich are then
in no event to become linblo for tho salts
faction Of any debts contracted prior to the
Issue OF tho patent
Tho Homestead Bill is Republican mems.
ure, and finds no favor with tho Administra-
tion party. Three times within the past
sovcn yoars. has biii similar to the above,
passed the House, and been defeated in INC
Senate Such Democrats as TUombs, tand
thcy con'ro! tho policy of tho party y scout
at tho idea of land for tho landlcss. Their
cry, TO uso the language Of Senator Wade, is,
"Niggers for Tie niggericsS = Free homes
for free men is u motto worthy to be in
scribcd on the banner of tho Republican
party.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-16
The African Slave Trade.

According to correspondents OH The
African coast. the slave trade is flourish
ing extensively, Notwithstanding the pres,
ence of a large force of United States and
British vessels of war. }! Is saiu the
vessels now engaged on Tic African coast
in this traffic may be numbeeed by dozehs'
and that the larger part Of them are
owned by Americans, and have regular
custom house clcarances. The captains
of these vessels claim to be engaged III
the palm oil business. Light draught
steamers, it is believed, would assist the
Government effort to break up the traffic.
The Tribune Correspondent, writing
from on board the U. S. ship Portsmouth,
St. Paul dc Loando, says:
"The few months experience we have
had on the coast has not been altogether
thrown away. 1t has thoroughly con
vinced us that The whole slave coast is,
we may say, lined with slavers, who are
generally from New York, cleared from
The custom house, bringing all the apph-
ances of tie trade with them, and ma
nmuvring about on the coast, under va.
rious pretcnces and disguises of legal
,raffic--particularly under that most
specious blind, the obtaining of palm oil,
until the favorable moment having
arrived, the cargo is shipped, and few
hours finds them ont of danger, ON the
way to the West INDIES.
Much ignorance prevails at home in
relation to the true state Of affairs on the
coast. The palm oil trode is supposed to
be in highly tlourishing condition. We
are told that the competition between
English and American merchants 10 OBJ.
tain possession Of this trade is so great,
that they are almost ready to cuI each
others throats, in !heir eager desire TO run
one another off the coast and that it is
the policy OF England, through her navy
to annoy American vessels so much thai
they will not come for oil, This opinion
is ,Oholiy false.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-16

LATE FROM LInERIA-A recent arrival
at New York, brings dates from Liberia
TO January 4lh. President Benson was in.
augurated Jan. Cd. for the third term
He has been elected twice without an op.
posing vote. D. B. Warner was at the
time inaugura'ed Vice President'of the Re-
public. Belgium has acknowledged the
independence Of Liberia. and formed a
treaty with the Republic.
The prospects oI Liberia are very fat
tering The cane crops are fifty per cent.
more extensive than last season, and the
rice crop is almost incredible in quantity,
All breadstutfs cheap and abundant.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-16
SEHERFFE's SALE,

DY virtue ofan Execution, issued from tho OF.
- fee oi lie Clerk of the Court Of Common Ploas
of Geuuga County, Ohio, wherein Job Duiiee is
plaintiff. and James Andrews is defendant, and
dated the ; lst day of January, 1860, TO me 81.
rected and delivered, | have levied upon the ono
ninth in common o he following described prem
iscs, aud have cGuseG the entire premises herein-
alter Described to he appraised, and shall otter
the oue-uinih N common aforesaid, OF the fol-
lowing described premises aforesaid Tor sale, al
public YenLue, at the door OF the Court House in
Charlton in said County, on
Saturday, the l7h dag Of March, 1860.
between the hours Of 10 o'clock AM. and o'clock
T. NJ OF said ony, TO wit: Situale in the township
of Newbury. Geuuga County, Chic, and bounded
as follows: Beginning on tie east line oi lot No.
2S, Tract No. | in said Newbury. and on the cen-
ter OF the east and west road running through
soG lot; thence north Is chains and 90 links TO q
post thence west - chains and II links IN u post;
thence south l9 chains aud 63 links 10 the center
Cf the road; thence south 1Ut4 degs.; cast three
chains and links; thence uorth 81 Gegs east
10 chains and ~ links to the place of beginning,
containing 4i ard ne-iourIh acres oi land with
all the nppurtennnccs. Also, one other piece OF
parcel o land situate in said Tract nnd lot in said
Township, and bounded us follows, to wit: Be-
ginning at point north 23A degs., east chain
and Gl links distant from tho northeast corner
OF the dwelling house OF Amos Andrews deceas-
ed; thence south chains; thence west 2 chains
and 81 inks; thence north Chains thence east .
chs & so l'ks, to the lace ofbegiuning contain-
ing one Acre Of land with the Hppurtenances-
said piece first above described appraised at
Sl0O6 25. Said piece last above described np~
prais ed at $500. Ieims ofSale Cash in hand.
Z, 6. WHITE, Sheriff.
Sherif>s Office, GcOuga
Co, Feb. l0rh, 1860, 52GwS
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-16
For the JeIFtls0nldn Demo(
Attention to your Bees.

! would caution Keepers OF bees to make
frequent examinations, and 500 that any
ohstruc'ions in tho entrance To the hive arc
removed if there arc any such.
See that the driving rains do not penetrate
tho hives, and thereby mold the combs.
Close all upward ventilation, SO that the
swarm, now reduced to the lowest numbers,
eau keep up animal hcat sufficient to hatch
tho young. which should be coming out at
this time of tho year. Ii the stock is healthy
aud th0v have fruitful queen, SEQ that
every swarm has plenty of honey. If they
are not out at present, they may be out
within few days, us this is the most trying
part of tho year on their stores. II they
n;c ALMOST out, tho bees arc obliged to sock
il abr,,ad; honco they will DO on the look
ont for n lance to rob some other stock
Also many be.i will bo lost on account of
the cold and vino weather, thus further
reducing tho stock, SO ti.at many swarms VIII
die out because thuy arc lev. qnl'o lato !"
the season, when thoy could cGlIect money
suilicienr, if lhey had any laborors TO gather
il. A pound or two OF honey placed on .se
cover over tho swarm, and covered with a
box to keep strange bees away. with hole
for tho bocs to pass up, thoy will get il. IT
will pay two hundred per cent, TO give
almost any swarm a little. as il will stimula
tho queen to increase tho brood, aud thus
you mny have large stocks TO take aGvan-
tage of tho honey harvest when 1t arrives.
Ii will soon be time to remove any old or
surplus drune combs, il there arc any, and
I find in almost all OF my now stocks that
tho abundant honey harvest last season,
has caused them to build n largo amount OF
drone combs which should be romovod,as II
useless bees, as but a limited number arc
needed in any apiary. Yon had better have
workers IN thoir stead, it will make quito u
difference in tho quantity of surplus honey
S. c. BROWN.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-16
Movements in italy,

From correspondence OF The London
journals we learn that there are at present
about fifty thousand French troops IN
Northern Italy. At latest accounts they
were concentrating at Brcscis, which is
within DAYS march Of the river Mincio.
Austria was actively engaged in strength
ening her forlifcalions, as il anticipating
"A fresh encounter. The number OF troops
in Italy and The adjoining provinces
was estimated by the Austrian officers at
3OO,OOu. The Neapolitan army was
gradually moving in the direction of the
Papal states. The Pope had appointed
Mayerbolcr as generaiissimo OF his troops
IA step that WAS looked upon as On indi-
cation OF renewed hosIililies.
The Austrian Emperor had specially
declared that, however il might be with
the duchics of Parma and Modena, he
could not think Of abandoning the
Grand Duke OF Tuscany, or permitting
the separation of the Romagna from the
remaining States Of the Church. II was
further stated that Counts Way and Prou'
ay had returned unsuccessful from Hun
gary, 10 which 'hey had been sent for The
purpose of contilialing the Protcstants.-
kossuth has lately disappeared from Lon
don. and is supposed TO be turning th,
present difficulties 10 aecount.-Nsa0 YoTI
| Post.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-16
THE JEFFERSONIAN DEMOCRAT.
The Charleston Convention.
The Washington correspondent OF the
,cinnaIi EUnujrrr says:

The Washington correspondent OF the
Cincinnati Enquirer says;
There is considerable talk here about do.
mnnling tho removal Of the Democratic Ma
tionai Convention from Charleston to Balu-
moro. 1t it now apparent that Charleston
cannot accommodate the crowds who VIII
bs there duling the sitting oi tho Convou-
tior. There viii not he places for one.half
to lav thor heads, unless in the open air
and under the broad canopy OF heaven;
and rs for eating, they will fare still worse.
The Convention should be held IN no place
whcro persons arc cOmpOl!cd to pay at least
i've dollars day for hoard, and anything
above that tho rapacity OF tho landlord may
demand, aud tho necessities Ot the guest
will constrHin the payment OF. In Bhiu'
more nmple accommodation eau 10 had Tor
any numhcr that NAV assemble there.
Richmond or NorwaIk Virginia, would an
swer much better than Charleston. Dhcrc is
great aud growing rCrugnanco 10 Charles
ION as the place tor holding tho Conven-
tOn. and shall not DO surprised should the
Convention adjourn from there to some UthCf
city, especially should tEero DC prospect
Of II pruttuctCd session.
We hope somo adequate provision will be
made for thcso hungry politicians in Charles
ton, so that tho Convention need not be
held further north. Charleston is neal
enough to tho Free States, in all conscicucc
Besides. there is peculiar fitness in hold
ing this Convention Of the Pro Slavery Dis
union Democracy. in the metropolis Of III,
treasonablc little State OF South Carolina.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-16
Newspaper Change.

Mr.. NJ r DooliL h has sold tho Paincsville
.idUertisrr to Messrs. John r, French aud
v Il. SmaIcy, who arc to unite it with The
Pr'ss, the new paper to bo called The Press
and .lducrtiser Mr.. Smaley is a practical
printer, and familiar with tho business
OF printing office. Mr.. French is well
known as the editor of The Prc,s.
Messrs. DooliItle aud IL. c. Gray, formerly
of the Telegraph, arc about to opon an o K.
tonsivc job printing Chico 10 Panosville.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-16
s. IL. Booths Case.

The Supreme Cour. of Wisconsin has
refused to grant writ of ho6sGs corpus
in the case Of S. NJ. Booth, OF Milwaukee,
lately arrested for his connection with the
Glover rescue. Chief Justice Dixon oP-
posed. and Judge Cole favored The oPpl''
cation. Judge Payne was considered
disqualified. on account of having been
,he attorney Of Booth. The Madison
CWis.) Journal understands that it is The
intention OF Booths counsel to have Judge
Miller and the United States Marshal al
Eesled for falGe imprisonment.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-16
DEATH OF THE GYrsY KING.-Owon Stan.

DEATH OF THE GYPsY KING,--Owen Sian
ley, King OF tho Glpsicf, died on Tuesday last
at Oxford, near Madison, Ia, His remains
were brough, here yesterday by his Oldest
son, and nephew. Henry Worton, and depos.
ted in the public vault at Woodland Como
cry, whore thoy will remain for month or,
two, when he will to inferred by tho sido OF
his wife, who is buried at Woodland. Josh
ha Small, Harry Small, Powers Small, and
about forty others were pusent Ht his death,
among them his children, grand. children, &c,
All persons, ia any part OF tho world, who
desire to attend tho burial, and who may
wish TO know tho timo of interment, and
other information in regard to tho deceased
should write TO George Lane, Dayton, O,
who will give the desired information.
Tho Gypsies aro now in winter quarters
near Madison, la.-DdytOn Empire, Fob. 26
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-16
OLD MEN IN THE ENGLISH PARLIAMENT.

OLD MEN IN THE ENGLISH PARLIAMENT.
The oldest member Of the English
House of Commons, is eighty -four years
of age, and has been member without
for The past fifty years. An
other member is nearly eighty. Some
6ty others have given notice OF their ex'
empiion from serving upon Committees,
all being upwards of sixty yearo OF age
Lord Lyndhurst 10 eighty-four year
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-16

ED-W" regret to learn by 'e'tor from
Moa E. Wado, that lie has boen suddenly
called to New Haven, Conn, on account OF
the serious illness Of his wife, who has boon
ut the residence of bor sistor, ia that city,
since the carly part of tho present session
of Congress. Mr.. Wado had obtained the
floor for speech on the "Helpor Book, u
when he was called from bis post. Hit
Sifs declined to send for him, until tho close
of tho long and exciting contest for Speaker
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-16
Administrators Sale Of Real Estate.

Administrators Sale Of Real Estate.
IN pursuance of nm order granted by the Proba 10
L Court OF tienuga County, Ohio, We W i'll offer
for sale, al Public Auction, on
The 3lst day Of March. 1860,
at O'Clock P. NJ, upon the premises, the follow.
ing described Real Estate, situate in the Town.
ship of Auburn, County Of Geauga and State OF
Ohio, and known by being pnrt OF lot No in
tract three. Sec. =, and bounded as follows Begin.
ming at a certain stake set us u corner, standing
fifteen chains sixty eight links north Of The Cen-
ter Of the highway that runs nearly east and west:
thence north twelve chains. fifty links, to a stake;
thence east twelve chOins, seventy.six links TO a
stake; thence south twelve chains, fifty links TO o
stake; thence west twelve chains, seventy.six
links. to the place OF beginning, containing ff.
teen acres and ninery.fve hGndredlhs Of an acre
Of land.
Trims OF SALE.-Oue. third Of the purchass
money in hand; one. third in six months, and one
third in twelve months from time of sale De-
iered payments to be on interest and secured
HIRAM CANFlELD,
BFTSEY, CANFlELD,
Admrs Of Tyrus Cnnie,d. deceused.
THRASHER, DURFEE g. HATHAWAY.
Their Attys.
Feb. 9Th, 1860. 52siw
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-16
The Alabama Legislature has adjourned

THE Alabama Legislature has adjourned
1t passed military bill, placing $500, 900 at
tho disposal of the Governor. Joint resoln'
tions to call a convention in the event OF the
election of Republican President, wero
passed. Also an act to prohibit the North
oru Bank from paying ont tho notes OF other
banks Of other States, Free negroes allow
cd to choose masters and become slaves
Tho bill TO exempt foreign goods. &c., i'm
IL was also voted TO cali convention Ia
amend nr mako a new Constitution, for
which 100 delegates arc to bc elected next
August, and 10 assemble next November.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-03-16

- Court Ut GcauBn county, Ohlo, shali Sell ~
public vendue on The premises, on
Saturday, the 7th Goy Of .3pT1i, 1850,
between the hours of 10 o'ci ok a. NJ. & 4o'clotk
2. NJ, the following described premises, siunte
ia the township OF Russell, in said county. and
known us part OF lol No. 4 in great lot No. and
is bounded as follows; Commencing IN tie cenor
of the road on the west bank OF the river and run
ming M on said bank until the line intersecis The
original line; thence north degs; east II rodsi--
thence north IS degs; east 10 rods; thence north
1S degs east 81 rods; thence north 50 dogs; east
II rods; thence north sc dogs; east is rode; thence
North 81 degs; II rods; thence south 79 degs east
ii rods; thence north % dcgs east 80 rods; thence
north II degs east io]5 rods C post on I'd
ward hawkins eus, line;thrnce south 10 ihe sou,h
.iIe OF the Mii Pond ut high water mark; thence
down sand pond 10 the west line OF land owned by
Dunie W. Sweet; thence south 10 the center OF
the highway; thence west along said highway TO-
the place ol egimuing, containing 81 and u acres
oI land.
FERNS OF SALE-Ons fourth OF purchase
money IN hand; one fourth in six, one. fourth in
twelve, and residue in eighteen months from day
oi sale, Deferred payments on Interest and sc.
cured. AbEAR. FRAZER,
Admir-. OF Andrew l.. Spoor, deceased.
Chardon, March 9Th, 1860. o30w4