The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-02-22
Columbus Correspondence,
COLUMBUS. Fob. 10th,

Of passing events, the visit Of the P:esi.
dent elect is the great incident Of the week
So often has this visit been repeated in
The different citieS upon his rout. Of travel,
and daily been noticed by the papers, that
it must be uninterestng to attempt giving
any account OF his reception here. Suffice
it TO say, that his journey thus far has
been attended by one grand ovation, not
TO the man only, nor Of the party eecting
him, but to the position, and Of all parties.
Especially gratifying must i; be to Mr..
Lincoln. that in the present disturbed cou.
dtion Of the country, the demonstrations
which have surrounded and attended upon
him, at each stopping Of a train since
leaving Springfield, declare the sentiments
Of love and fidelity to the Union which
animate the masses, and lead them 10
manifest their devotion TO him, not only AS
a man, but also as the representative OF
that Union.
As at other places upon his route, so
here, the crowd was immense, and the
enthusiasm unbounded. TbeGay was fine,
and verything calculated to render Tie
occasion one OF interest and pleasure, and
right well did the sovereigns enjoy it,
The quiet, good natured manner in which
the President elect for hours stood and
received The crowds Of people rushing 10
take him by the hand, seemed TO give an
insight into the character Of the man.
Mr.. Lincoln is evidently man Of the
people his sympatbies are with the
masses, and his frequent declarations OF
trust in God and in the hearts OF the
American people, reach, stir and inspire
confidence in these masses, and upon them
can he rely, in the hour Of difficulty and
OF danger. OF his personal appearance,
SO often have descriptions been given, il
is scarcely worth while 10 speak, only of
the impression that appearance makes
upon the beholder. OF a tall, somewhat
spare and not very regular form, and to say
the least OF it, plain countenance and un-
assuming manners, at first you receive
the impression Of quiet gentleman keep
ing his own counsel, what he has 10 keep.
But, second look-notice lis head his
mouth opens TO speak he warns with
his subject; his eye kiCdles and counIc-
nance expresses The workings OF the mind
within; and you see the man as he is
Surprised little, perhaps,a at the fact that
he is President elect OF this great country,
yet confident that. having attained that
position, and having been fitted for il,
through his own energies, without the aid
OF advenltious circumstances, the same
ability will enable him to succeed in the
difficult position in which he is placed
Yon see him as he is, a plain, unassuming
man, OF ability 10 plan and courage 10 ex.
ecu'e-of pure, honest integrity of heart
and fixedness OF purpose, 10 do and to
yield what is right,and with whole souled
devotion 10 the best interests of the whole
country. Such, as it appears TO me, is
the character Of Abraham Lincoln, pre-
viousy formed impressions being con,
firmed, so far as the same may be, by
seeing him.
Both branches OF the General Assembly
have been 5usily occupied in the ordinary
business Of legislation, this week, except
during the visit Of the President. In the
Senate, the location Of II new Penitentary
has been again considered. A move has
also been made upon The subject Of dis
stricting the State for Congressman. On
Thursday the House passed bill. which
will probably pass the Senate, giving 10
the Probate Court of Geauga County Ger.
tain criminal jurisdiction. This bill gives
such jurisdiction, in cases not capital or
punishable by Imprisonment in the Peni-
tentlary, when the accused, either COM
planned Of before said Court, or bound
over by justice Of the peace 10 the Court
Of Common Pleas. may waive trial by
jury. 1t is thought this may save much
expense TO the County, rot only in trial.
but also OF maintaining prisoners previous
TO tiinl. Yesterday the House passed a
bill giving jurors before justices of the
peace Si,Oo, ant requiring the party de,
manding the same 10 deposit the amount
OF jurors fees with the justice. or secure
the same by bond. This will probably
die in the Senate.
An opportunity has this week been
again furnished the Democracy TO exhibit
its superlatiye mesnness, by opposing a
proposition to sustain and aid the General
Government. 10 1886, South Carolina
not having seceeded, Uncle Sam found
himself reveiing in an excess of pocket
change, and by act OF Congress, this, un-
der the name and by the title Of Surplus
Revenue. was distributed among the
several States. Ohio. Ivy act of the Leg.
islature, accepted her share. amounting TO
S2,0O7, 26O,34. as special deposit with.
out interest, TO be paid when called for
In 1861, South Carolina having seceeded,
and several o.her States followed her ex-
ample. and the country having suffered
under the administration OF The Old p. f.,
until the credit Of the Government is
pretty much destroyed, Mr.. Secretary Dix
finds it necessary to raise from S8 TO tslO,.
600, 900 Of dollars TO carry the Admins
tration through unli! after the 4th OF
March, Unwilling to call upon the States
for their respective shares Of The surplus
revenue, MS the credit of Ohio and of other
} Northern States is better at this lime than
that of the General Government, he sug.
gests that We guarantee the payment o.
U. S. bonds to be issued, TO the amount
Of our share Of the surplus revenue
Although Ohio has had the use of thi:
money for nearly twenty five years, with,
out interest, and probably never will be
called upon TO pay it, only being asked tc
lend her credit 10 the General Govern.