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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-01-04

Would he not be somewhat like this
pattern A man who was aware that he
had vast power, and yet used not that
power for himself, but for others not for
ambition, but for doing good -? Surely
the man who used his power for other
people would be the greaer.soulel man,
would he not? Let us 60 on, then, to
FIND out more Of his likeness. Would he
be stern, or would he be tender? Would
lie be patient, or would he be fretful .
Would he be man who stands firrcely
on his own rights, or would he be very
careful of other mems rights, and very
ready to waive his own rights gracefully
and generously? Would he be extreme
10 mark what was done amiss agains
him, or would his be very patient wneu he
was wrouged himself, though indignan
enough il he saw others wronged p
Would he be one who easily lost.his tenn
per, and lost his head ,and could be ihrowr
of his balance by one foolish man =
Surely not. He would be man whom
no fool, nor all fools together could throw
of his balance man who could not lose
his seii.respect man who could beal
with those who are peevish, make allow
ances for those who are weak and igno
rant, forgive those who are ungrateful
not by punishment. but by fresh kind
ness, overcoming their evil by goods
man, in short, whom no i'll usage without,
and no ill-temper within, could shake ou
OF his even path Of generosity and beuevo
lence. Is not that the truly magnani
nous man the great and royal soul p
Is not that the stamp of man whom We
should admire, if we met him on this
earth ? Should we not reverence lha
man esteem it an honor and pleasure
10 work under that man, TO take him fol
our teacher, our leader. in hopes that, by
copying his example, our souls nigh
become great like his Rev. Chas
Kingsley.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-01-04
Startling Discovery.

During the sitting Of court in Con-
ueclicut, not long ago, on a very cold
evening, crowd OF lawyers collected
around the open FIRE that blazed cheerful
" OIL the hearth in the bar-room, when
traveller entered, beuumbed with cold, but
no one moved to give him room to warm
his shins, SO he leaned against the wall
in the back part Of the room.
Presently young limb Of the law ad-
dressed him, and the following dialogue
took place:
"You look like traveller"
"Wsll. suppose am; l come all ibe
way from Wisconsin afoot. at any rate"
From Wisconsin! What distance to
como on a pair of legs!'
"Did you ever pass through hell in any
OF your travels?"
Eyes, sir, l have been through the out
skirts"
~ thought likely. Well. what are the
manners and customs there? Some OF Us
would like TO know" @
Oh, you'll find them much the same
as in this place-the faWyers ST nsdress
the MeJre."
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-01-04
THE WORLD WE HAVE NOT SEEN,

There is a world we have not seen,
And time eau nc'cr that world destroy;
Where mortal iooistep hath not been,
Nor ear toth caught it's sounds Of joy.
There is q region loveler far
That sagcs know or poets sing;
Brighter than summers beauties are,
And softer than the inlS Of spring
There is n world with blessings blest,
Beyond what prophets e'er ioretold;
Nor might the tongue oi angel guest
A picture OF That world untold.
1t is oil holy and serene
The lund oi glory and repose;
No darkness dlms the radiant scene,
Nor sorrows tear within il flows.
1t is not funn1 by summers gale,
Wis not refreshed by vernal showers;
II never needs the moonbeams pale,
And there are known 10 evening hours.
No, no, this world is ever bright
With azure radiance oil its own;
The streams OF uncreated ligh,
Flow round from the Eternal Throne.
There forms that mortals may not see
Too glorious for the eye to trace,
And clad in peerless majesty,
Move with unal,erable grace.
In vain the philosophic eye
May seek to view the luir abode,
Or find it IN the curtained sky
II is the dwelling -pluce OF God.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-01-04
All About the Southern Cockades.

The New York Herald has been fa-
vored with view of the Secession cock
ades now so extensively worn by the Ere
eaters OF the South. Perhaps our readers
may be curious to know what these
badges are:
SOUTH CARoLINA.-The cocAade is
made of three layers OF very dark blue
cloth, notched at the edges and fastened
together by gilt button, on which the
following appears in relief: In the center
is the "Palmetto," with two arrow:
(crossed. and fastened together at the
point Of crossing with bow-knot of rib
bon. The following is the motto around
the button: AnimiS opi6Asqas parati- -
"Resdy with our minds and means"
VIRoiSIA. consists of double
rosette Of blue silk, with pendant of lem
on color, the whole fastened together by
a gilt button, on which appear in relie
the arms OF Virginia. with. the name o
the State and its motto encircling it. IT.
motlo is: Sic semper tyrdnnis.
MARYLAED.-The cockade ia formed o.
q double roselte of blue silk, with blue
pendants, and fastened the same as iha
ofVirginia, with the Stale button, and the
simple word "Maryland" beneath the
arms.
THE UNION CockADE.-This is also q
double resetle. the center one being OF rec
silk, the inner one OF white silk. and the
pendants OF blue. The gilt button tha
holds The whole together shows the esgl'
OF America surrounded by the stars o
the United States.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-01-04

STUDY OF THE FAcE.-A story 10 told Of the
great French satirist, which finely illustrates his
knowledge OF human nature. He was travelling
in Germany, in entire ignorance OF its language
and currency. Having obtained some small
change for some Of his French coins, he used TO
pay coachmen and others IN the following man.
ner: Taking handful Of the numismn tical spec.
linens from his pocket, he counted them, one by
one, into the creditors hands. keeping his eye
fixed all the time OH the receivers face. As soon
as he perceived the leas. twinkle Of smile,
he took back the last coin deposited in the hand
and returned il with the remainder to his pocket,
He found afterwards. that in pursuing this method
be had not oyerpaid for anything.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-01-04

EXPRESSIONS OF DREss.-Women are
more like flowers than we think. In their
dress and adorrment they express their
natures, as the flowers in their petals and
colors. Some women are like the modes
daisies and violets; they never look or
teel better than when dressed in morning
wrapper. Others are not themselves
unless they can flame out in gorgeous
dyes, like the tulip or blushrose. Who
has not seen women just like white lilies?
We know several double marigolds and
poppies. There are women fit only for
velyets like the dahlias; others are grace
full and airy, like the azaleas. Now and
then, you see hollybocks and sunhowers.
When women are free to dress as they
like, uncontrolled by others, ard not limi-
ted bv their circumstances, they do not
fail 10 express their true characters, and
dress becomes a form OF expression very
genuine and uselul.-Meredih.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-01-04

A DARING LAwrER.-Van Arman, the
leading counsellor of Mr.. Burch, in the
Chicago divorce case, is a man of rare
ability. He is tho gentleman who, q .ow
years ago, cleared, at Detroit, q woman on
trial for the murder of her husband. II was
charged that she administered poison in
small cakes, three of which he ate during
his speech. 1t is said that tho jurors were
not fairly in their room before no rushed
out of the building, and threw from his
stomach the poison. He knew that Shile a
email dose would kill. large dose would
act as an emetic. Mr.. Van Arman was
counsel in the case of Jamper,z. for the
murder Of his mistress. Though Jumperiz
was poor and without friends, Van Arman
devoted himself 10 the defense with uutiring
energy. and at cost to himself of many
hundred dollars, Jumpertz was condemned
Van Arman moved for new trial, which
was ordered after the gaIlows had been con.
structed for the execution, and In sight ol
the condemned man. q.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-01-04

A POSITIVE WITNEsS.-lt is OF Warren, the au.
thor OF Ten Thousand a Year." that this sharp
practice in the examination OF u man accused OF
swearing falsely in a will case, is related. II
shows great dramatic power unconsciously exhib-
ileL in his business.
The prisoner being arraigned, and the formal
lilies gone through with, The prosecutor, placing
his thumb over the seal held up the will, and de-
manded Of The prisoner If he had seen the tesla
tor sign that instrument to which he promptly
answered he had.
"And did you sign il at his request, as subscr-
bing witnessl" Il did" "Was 1t sealed with
red or black waxi" "With red wax" "Did you
see him seal it with red wnxl" ~ did" "Whtre
was the testutor when he signed and sealed this
willi" "In his bed" "Pray how long piece OF
wax did he usel" "About three or four inches
long" "Who guvc the testator this piece ofwaXi"
II did" Where did you get iIi" From his desk
"With a caudle." "Whee did that piece OF can
die come FRONT" ~ got it out OF q cupboard in
his room" "How long was that piece ofcandlei"
"Ferhaps iour or FIVE inches long "Who lii
that niece of candlelr ~ lii it," "What withi"
"With a match.m "Where did you get that
ma atchi" "On the mantle. .shelf in the room"
Here Warren paused, and fixing his large blue
eyes upon the prisoner he held the will above his
head, his thumb still resting upon the seal, and
said in solemn, measured tone Nov sir, upon
your solemn oath, you saw the iestator sign that
signed il as a subscribing witness; YOU saw him
seal il; it was with red wax he sealed il; piece
OF one, two. three or four inchos long; he lii that
wax with piece Of candle which you procured
tor him from a cupboard; you lii that candle by
a match which you found on the mantle- -shelii"-
II did, "Onoe more, sir; upon your oath, you
didi" my lord. Ts vaJsT!"-BlaekvOOd.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-01-04
THE NEW YEAR.
BY GEO. D. PRENTICE.

'Tis midnigh,'s holy hour and silence now
Is brooding, like gentle spirit, DER
The still aud pulseless world. Hark! on the winds
Tho bell s deep tones are swelling; Ills the knell
Of the departed year. No funeral train
Is sweeping past yet, on the stream and wood,
With melancholy ligh; the moonbeanis rest.
Like pale, spotless shroud; the air is stirred
As by mourner's sigh and on yon cloud,
That floats So still and placidly through heaven,
The spirits OF the sensons seem to stand
Young Spring-bright Sumner Autumr's solemn
form,
Aud Winter with his aged locks and breath,
In mourniul cadences. that come abroad,
Like the Ear nh.harPs Wild and touching vail
a melancholy dirge DER the dead year,
Gone from the earth forever
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-01-04

PRENTICE is sharp on the Secessionists. Here
are a few of his jokes;
A NeV Nation in HistOry-A Southern Office
holders resignation
Easily Disposed ct-An army that feurs a sim
gle Garrison.
A Parody-Luw is n Bell elec,or in Georgia, who
talks about notification. Now, it Law gets law
less, the State may become luwless, also, and sin
gular as il may appear. the law will have been
executed.
Sscrssion-Tho IoOmbs.tons Of the South.
King Cotton RipaReG--The fre.eators say that
the Northern people depend OH cotton, II these
fellows keep on, some of them may find them
selves depending on hemp.
Dissolution Coming-Bands of minute men are
forming in the South. They will be mInG Il
enough before long.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-01-04

THE luckiest fellow that ever lived
might have woes enough, if he set himself
seriously to work looking 'hem up. They
are like invisible specks o! dust, you don't
see them till you put on your spectacles.
But then it is worth while to put on your
spectacles 10 discover what is great deal
better let alone
In the last illness of George Colman, the
doctor being late in an appointment apol-
og,zed to his patient. saying that he had
been called to SEQ q man who had fallen into
n we'll "Did he kick the bucket, doctor!"
groanod out poor George.
Ina dispute whether II was really lot
tor or simple aspiration, Rowland Hill
contonded that il was the former adding
that II il we're not letter, it must have
been very serious affair to him, by ma
king him III ell tho days Of his life
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-01-04

"HARPER" says that very worthy min
ister, settled not hundred miles from Bos-
ton, was one Sunday morning descantiuz
upon the Importance Of plain speaking.-
"Why, my hearers. said he, "st. Paul never
used any highfsluiin' expressions. MOL be
always spoke plain Anglo Saxon. u
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-01-04

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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-01-04
BUSINESS DIRECTORY,

LAW FIRM.
A LFRED PHELPS g. Albert G.. Riddle, com
IA posing The Old Law Firm OF Phelps g. Riddle.
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sonnection for the Practice OF Law, Hnder the
name oi Phelps, Riddle g. Phelps, at the old Office
Of Phelps s. Riddle, where they will attend to all
law business which may be entrusted to their
cara. ALFRED PHELPS,
ALBERT G RIDDLE,
ALFRED PHELPS, JR.
Chardon, December 9th, 1859. 5l7tf
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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

pledges before election; : meet the issues as
they are presented do what duty, honor,
and patriotism require. aud appeal, to the
people to sustain you. Peace is The only
p6lieyIthat can save the county ana save
your party! Let peace be- proclaimed as
the policy apd you will end that thrill of
joy will animate the heart of every patriot
in the land con6dence will be restored !;
business Will be revived !; Joy will gladden.
every heart ;sbonfires viii blaze upon the
bill tops, and in1the valleys, and the church
bells will proclaim the glad tidjngs in every
city, town and village in America, and the
applause Of q grateful people will greet you
everywhere Proclaim the policy Of war;
and there will be gloom and sadness and
despair pictured upon the, face of every
patriot in the land. A war of kindred,
family and friends father against son,
mother against daughter, brother against
brother, to subjugate one half Of this coun-
try in obedience to the other half if you
do not mean this, if you mean, peace, let
this resolution be adopted, and give the
President the opportunity, through the Sec.
retory Of War, to speak the word "peace e
and thirty million people will bless him
with their prayers, and honor him with
shouts of joy. .,fssoIaaa :
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

ABSTRACT OF THE GAME LAw.-The st.
Paul Sportsmen's Club has been organized
to ensure the enforcement of the Act in this
locality. All violations of the law reported
to Daniel Rohrer, Secretary, or to Messrs.
Freeman James, @. 9. Lund and Richard
Galloway, will be promptly prosecuted. The
law imposes the following penalties :,
Section l.. For killing any Deer, Elk or
Fawn, between February LIST and September
lst, 2 fine Of SIS for each Deer, Fawn or Elk,
Il For having in possession, or exposing tosale,
between February 18th and September LIST,
any green Elk, Deer or Fawn skin, or fresh
venison, q fine of SIS. a3iy1s Tsiua5I sa4
Sec. 2. For killing, or having in possession,
or exposing to sale, any e-'N NVS't ''''-4s
Woodcock, between January LIST and July
Prairie Fowl, Tor Pinnatedo Grouse.) between
IL February 18th and August lst; ,l 3eae
Rufed Grouse, Cor Pleasantly between Janu.
Is airy 10Th and September lst; A
Quail, at any, season, until September 1st, 1864,
and after that date, between January LIST and
September lst;I sal ssl'hs 3i9 O TIA SNV
A Fine Of 81 for each bird 30 killed, or exposed
to sale, or hand in possession.
vi Sec. 4. For catching or having in possession,
or exposing to sale any speckled trout, be.
tween September LIST and March LIST, fine Of
81 for each fish,. E3YE254sSt tssN NsnJ
Sec. s., For taking any speckled trout. in
any stream In this State, at any season, in any
. manner, save with q hook and line, q 1ine Of SO
cents for each fish. zsiax asiW sd5 3s.I
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

IAN INDIAN THIEF.- Yesterday afternoon
an Indian stepped quietly into the clothing
store of E.aB Tenney, on Third Street, and
while the attention Of the clerk was called
elsewhere for q moment the sly rascal man.
aged to slip under his blanket goods to the
value of$l4.o The goods were soon missed
and chase made for the thief. He was
oyertakenl when about half way across the
bridge, and the goods recovered. Keep a
sharp look out on these Indiars-they are
a miserable, lazy, thievish, rascaliy set of
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

A despatch from Detroit says that on
Sunday and Monday last, about 800 fugi;
tive slaves, principally from illinois, passed
into Canada, and large numbers additional
were reported on their way. Many Of the
fugitives were entirely destitute, and much
suffering is anticipated. -, ar -
+ On Sunday night last no less than one
hundred and sixteen fugitive slaves, took
their departure from Chicago, to swell the
population Of Her Majestys Canadian
dominions. They filed four freight cars,
chartered by their white friends for the
purpose, from the Michigan Southern rail
way company, at 5000 for the trip, The
city editor Of the Journal, on his way to
church, stopped to view the novel spectacle,
and from his rather pathetic account of it
we extract the following: .aaaefA fl
/ All the afternoon, drays, express wagons
and other vehicles were busy transporting
trunks, 0bandboxes, valises, and various
articles of household furniture to the depot.
The wants of the outer man had been
attended to also and goodly store of pro.
visions, such as crackers, bread, beans, dried
beef and apples, were packed in, and o
barrel of water in each car; for the fugitives
were to be slowed away in, the same cars
with the freight, with plenty of fresh air,
but no light, and IN a crowded and unwhole-
some state. aid n3iW .7RI3f ,e2i.u tT0'1 !
+ As the hour OF Observation-Disclosures six
drew nigh, the streets adjacent to- the
depot and the immediate vicinity of the
four cars, near the corner of Harrison and
Griswold streets, were thronged with ON
excited multitude ofscolored people of both
sexes and alliages. Large numbers of white
people also gathered from motives of curl
osity,, and stood silent spectators of this
rather unusual spectacle. The four cars
were rapidly filed with the fugitives, NUM-
beriug one hundred and six in all, and en-
bracing men, women, youths and infants.
In the rear car were two or three sick
women, who were treated with the utmost
tenderness and made the recipients of every
attention possible, to alleviate their hard
lot. The whole business of the transporter
ton was supervised bytwo or three colored
men assisted by several white people,
After all were aboard, which was con-
cluded by six o'clock, the immense crowd
pressed up to the cars and commenced
the last farewell. The general appearanc ice
of all, both Of those going and those stay.
ing, was one of joy at the expected delivery
from an uncertainty, which at any moment
might return them to the bondage they had
escaped. Here and there was one in tears
and wringing the hands, but the majority
was in the best of humor, and were con-
graduated by their friends lingering behind,
that tomorrow they would be free. ga ..
e. The larger proportion of the fugitives
were stout, able bodied young men, many
of them well dressed and some almost white.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19
Curious Phenomenon.

- "H0w is it that you raise so large and
nice onions?" asked Of an Iowa farmer
as was sitting at the table with him, and
observing some on the table. ''''~ q
SWELL" said he, 1--WE sprout the seed with
boiling water, and then plant it early and
in good ground. ""44' Su.~ . ~ ''''ii
"Sprout the seed in boiling water I"
exclaimed inquiringly. "What do you
mean, sir, by that? Won't boiling water
kill the seed 2"
HaNot at all" he replied 'sbut it would
sprout them in one minutes time" Iseoq
sit will (? 1t looks incredible |" replied
with surprise. saaeg eon Al sd dafaw ii
evil you try" he replied, "'whep the
time comes to plant, and you win find ii
just as I tell you" ba u s5i'Dp 9'd
MOI And sure enough, when spring came and
my neighbor was about planting his onion
seed, and being present, I said l,,,,asso
y "JeWell, last winter there was man told
me in Iowa that to pour boiling water On
onion seed would sprout it in one minute,
Suppose you try it.Yguo ia35II sdi |
zs''Very WELL" said, he ). and taking the
teakettle boiling from the stove he poured
the water thus boiling on the seed which he
had in q tea saucer. Looking closely ut il
for q moment, he iexclaimeds "My con.
science you have told rightly. Only look
q there" t,,.;,s;k 80 -,
/ looked and beheld the little ,rre
about as large as horse hairs, were sprouting
out of the opened ends Of the seedst he
did not retain the water on the. seed above
three seconds, and in less than one half min.
ute after it was poured off the sprouts were
projecting from the seeds. y = h9'9N
& My Iowa friend assured me- that this
process would advance the growth of the
onion from two to three weeks beyond the
ordinary method Of planting without aprout.
ing. Try it, gardeners and farmers. may
be he gained if.MCorr. Daily Paper. ' T
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

bn New STONE BLocKs.-Another hand
some stone block will be immediately erect
ed on Third street, just above Charles E.
Mayo's store. % The two wooden buildings
K are to be removed within ten days. The
building is to front fifty feet on Third street,
and when completed will be an ornament
to the business portion Of the city. 1eaib
We understand that another block will
be erected adjoining the one now in course
6 of construction on the corner Of Third and
ST.. Peter streets. pr. zoo oo5 eso.isr.d
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

The Governor is having some improve
ments made in the Capitol grounds this
spring" We saw man ploughing up the
earth yesterday, and learned that tame grass
is to be sown and handsomely rolled in SO
as to make level and smooth green sward.
Those unsightly boxes of muskets have been
removed, and the building looks quite neat,
} but the principal officials ARE away, and
every department is as quiet as Tara's halls.