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The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1861-03-15

THE METHODIST CHURon, SoUTn.--Parson
u row wnlow says in his last paper:--"We have
been member Of the Methodist Church for
The last thirty-Sk years, and we have all
that time felt lively interest in all that az.
ftcted her interest, aud we still do. But II
sue concludes, as a church, TO become the
champion OF secessionists. and To engage in
the hell.begotten work Of breaking up this
government, we have no further uoe for gu ch
an organization. The book concerns of the
Methodist Churches. North aud South, in
Canada and in England - all the Bishop,,
leading members in the Church; and all the
"Christian Advocstes'' South OF Mason nd
DiSon's line, can never drag us into any
such wicked scheme as that OF breaking up
the government. under which Churches and
religious societies OF oil kinds have prosper.
ell for near a century.
The preservation OF this Union is of in
hnitely more importance than all the book,
tract. missionary, literary and other concerns
oil all the sects in America II the eyes Of
the people of the seeding states have been
SO blinded by the dust from cotton seeds
that they can see no good in anything con-
nected with the Constitution and the Union
handed down 10 us by our fathers, neither
the labors Of Ministers, the teaching of book
concerns, or the grace OF God can prepare
them for better world than the Southern
Confeleracy. Leave all such Sc ctional big.
OTIS. which they are, and let them work out
their damnatlon with greedineSs.
Indeed. il is to be regretted that leading
Ministers Of different Churches in the South
are on the stump, advocating secession, de.
nOunclng the Union. and utteting treason.
able sentiments, which merit hanging.
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GALVESTON, March Son the Ath instant.
the Convention declared Texas out of The
Union, and Governor Houston issued a pro.
clamation 10 that effect.
Incomplete returns show q majority oil
$4,000 in vote Of 81 800.
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though not under the ties OF Office
may have suffered damage by their
generous cxertions for upholding the
Constitution and the laws. The
amount, even II all tho injured were
included, would not be great; and,
on future emergencies, the govern
ment would be amply repaid by the
influence Of an example, that he who
incurs a loss in ts defence shall find
a recompense in it's liberality.
While there is cause to lament,
that occurrences OF this nature should
have disgraced the name, or inter-
rupte9 the tranquility, Of any part
of our community, or shonld have
diverted to new application any
portion Of tho public resources, there
are not wanting real and substantial
consultations tor the misfortune. Ii
has demonstrated, that our prosper
;ty rests on solid foundations; by
furnishing an additional proof, that
my fellow citizens understand the
true principles Of government and
liberty that, they heel their insepara.
BILE union; that. Notwithstanding all
tho devices, which have been used
to sway them from their interest and
duty, they are now as ready to main
tain the authority Of tho laws against
licentious invaSions, as they were to
defend their rights against usurpa.
ton. 1t has been a spectacle, jis.
playing to the highest advantage the
value Of Republican government, to
behold the most and least wealthy
OF our citizens standing in the same
ranks as private Soldiers; pre.emi.
nently distinguished by being the
army OF the Constitution; undetorred
by march of three hundred miles
over rugged mountains, by the ap.
proach OF an incleiuent season. or
by any other encouragement. Nor
ought | to omit to acknowl dge the
eiiicacious and patriotic co operation,
which have experienced from the
Chief Magistrates Of the states to
which my re1uisitions have been
addressed.
To every description. indeed, Of
citizens, let praise be given; but let
them peraevere in their atfectionate
vigilance over that precious depos
itory Of American happiness, the
Constitution Of tho United States. -
Let them cherish it, too, for the sake
OF those, who, from every CLINE, are
daily seeking dwelling in our land
And when in the calm moments of
reflection, they shall have rc'raced
the origin and progress of the insur.
rection, let them determine. whether
it has not been .onionted BY com.
binations Of m II. who careless Of
cons quenccs, and disregar,ling the
uDerring truth, that those who rouse.
cannot always appeasr, civil con-
vueion, have disseminated, from all
ign"r 'nce or perversion of facts, sus
picious, jaalousies, AMI accusations
OF the whole government.
Having TINS fulfilled the engage.
ment, which | took, when entered
into office, "to the beet Of my ability
to preserve, protect. and defend the
Constitution Of the United States. 4"
on you, gentlemen, and the people
by whom you are deputed, | rely Tor
support.
Lut us unite, therefore, in i'm
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Lut us unite, therefore, in i'm
ploring the Supreme Ruler OF nations
to spread his holy protection over
these United States; to turn the ma
chnations Of the wicked to the con.
filming Of our Constitution; to enable
us at all times to root out internal
sedition, and put invasion to flight;
to perpctuate 10 cur country that
prosperity, which Ills goodness has
already conferred; and to verify the
anticipations Of this government be.
ing a safeguard to human rights.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
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u nited States and Foreign
PATENT AGENCY.

3XTE are prepared to transact business o
w every description, relating TO Caveat
Drawings, Specifications, Patents, Infringe
msnts and the Patent Laws.
BRAlNERU 4 BURRIDGE,
Bank street, opposite weddeli House. Cleve.
hand, Ohio. tJune 4, ls60.-ly
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Tug SRELfTOs ORA M,sroUoN d. scovERsp.
rather curious discovery was made in
bedford county, Pennsylvania, some weeks
since, by man named John Callihan.-
While quarrylng limestone in 81. Clair
township, We came upon the skeleton,of a
mas.odon etobedded in the solid rock. The
legs bones were about fifteen or eighteen
inches in circumference, aud the others
were about in the same proportion. After
being exposed 10 the air, the bones all
crumbled to dust. except the teeth, three of
which were discovered. The enamel OF
these grinders is about one fourth Of an inch
in thickness, and in an excellent state of
preservation; the balance Of the tooth is
pstrifed and much like soapstone. Part of
one ofthese teeth, which has been preserved
is about five inches in length, three and one
half IN breadth, three in depth, AMI weighs
eighteen ounces. Others are in possession
Of citizens Of the town of Bedford.
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EX SEcRETARr THOMPSON AT rur CosYrss.
Ios,L. - Like Floyd, eK.Secretary Thomp.
son has found refuge in the heart Of his ow n
state. From some remote region of Missis
sippi he puts forth long confession. He
SAYS there was emo serious diffcnlty'' in
Buchanan's Cabinet until after the Presi-
Dental election. but that a grand outbreak
happened when the vote was declared For
himself. Thompson says he held the belief
that forts in the seeding states were 10
be regerded as state property, ani could
not be occupied as military posts without
endanperine the peace of the country. He
not only pressed thus view Of the subject,
hu, insisted that the President had no right
to reinforce the defenses in Charleston hst.
hOr. The transfer or Anderson command
10 Sumter he regarded as an act Of hostility
toward South Carolina; bnt when he found
tia; troops hal been sent by the Star Of the
West, h. immediately waited upon the
President 10 tender his resignation. Here
comes the confession Of his completely with
tie traitors. II was currently reported. at
the time of the event. that Thomson had
conveyed the information to the Charleston.
ians which led TO the attack npon the Star
OF the West. lie now frankly confess-s
TINT while he silll retained his position as a
Cabinet oihcer. lie was in league with tres.
son. Hear him;
"As was writing my resignation, | sent
dispatch TO Judge. Loncstreet that the Star
NJ the West was coming with renforcements.
The troops were thus put on their guard,
and when the Star of the West arrived. she
received warm welcome from booming can :
non, and soon beat a reireat.''
lie further rejoices over the attack as fol.
lows:
al was reioiced the vessel was not sunk,
but wos still more relolced tina, the con.
cealed trick, first conceived by General
Scott, and adopted by Secretary Holt. but
conntermanded by the President when too
late, proved failure"
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AR. r. w. ENTRIkIN, will hereafter do.
~ vote his entire time TO the practice of Med
3ine and Surgery, iu finday and adjoining
country. Prompt attention TO business at all
lmag
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REITE r. M A MS
(voRxsRLy sroUoHros'D
AMBROTYPB GALLERY.

rTH1S establishment has been so long In ope.
i ration, and It's reputation is so well known
by The people Of Hancock and adjoining coun.
Nes, that We presume Il is not necessary to
mention rHE FACT, that all the different st tyles
sfpictures are taken hero, In n manner that
CANNOT BE SURPASSED.
and 1t lew prices 10 suit the times.
~ stock OF fancy Cases will be sold out
At aAkATLY reduced prices.
Having BEY Lionr along with all the other
improvements ofthe day, we can produce 4
oooD-r0SrD picture. Examine specimens vt
the revolving sign and at the rooms, In DR..
RAwson's block, opposite Wheeler 4 Bros.
W. REITERMAN.
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DROWN Il HOPE. IagNuy nWowv.
ID Attorneys nj Law, JAMES \. nupE.
FlNDLAS. OHIO,
VIM practice Ia Hancock and adjoining cOun.
'"s. OFFICE:
OrT Green's Drug Store, oppo,is count House.
81 J. A. iiorr having formerly resided In
Lancaster, Ohio, will attend to any business III
Fairfield county. February .j, ls6l.
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General Washington on Coercion-His
First Message to Congress affef the
breaking out Of the Rebellion In
Pennsylvania - Read and Compare
with LincnInis Inaugural.
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q .. "a. y. SMITH,
0s rABHIONABLE TAILORS,
FH Asledsoa BxiidiHg Hg-sp-stairs,
~ Directly over Rothchi,d's Ciothinr store
1sy 9Th, lsse. lily 80
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VNR. w. n. BALDWIN has removed h,s
IL once 10 room over II. Nsweli's store. -
November 1, l858.-ttfl
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DR.B. BEECH, would respeo ullannounce
IL thathe ehaspermanentlyl located in Findlay
where he will attend TO all calls In his profession
once and residence on west side Of Main st,
the building formerly occupied by A Younkip
yearly opposite tie new PRESBYTERIAN Church
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age the Border States than those farther
|off. for the light and the truth cannot
be 90 effectually shut out from them.
The pext move is to arm tie secession
lists and prevent the Usion men frou,
speaking and voting. and under the
pressure of the gag. powder. pistols
and whisky, the State is forced to
secede.
Darkness. secrecy and treachery. at
home and abroad. have marked every
stage of this stupendous fraud, and
there will be no hope Of better things
until the leaders in the rebellion are
crushed out and the people allowed to
speak and act for themselves.
The rebels have adopted the assassins
tactics in conducting the var, and many
of them will have to b shot or hung
IS murdeTsrs. 9a SD sIs.a
Terrible is the dispsasatiou which is
upon the land, and woe and wailing
must be the portion of many; but the
snd none can forsee. a aa ~.
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An.hopy'r courage. and virtually sccus-
ing lin of fabeho6d. Anthosy sought
On iulerview. and tlemahded : retrass
zion. Both drew their revolvsrs-it 4
diHisnlt to tell who drew frst-and
Anthony shot first. but without effect.
Satterlee shot and run, Anthony. follow
ing shot again. as the other turned M
to the stairway entrance to Adams d.
Croxier's Office. Anthony still follow
ing him, shot S.tterlee as he ascended
the stairs. and he died in about fifteen
minutes afterward. 1t appears from
the evidence elected before the coroner,
that Anthony shot four times. and Sat-
terlee shot twice. It was very un-
fortunate affair, and following and xii.
ling a, retreaaing man is. ~ say the
least. rash and impulsve. -
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NKH YoRK. lime Ill

80" Voas - 0esO
The Herald's account Of the affair
at Great Bethel states that after the
unfortunate mistake was rec,i6ed the
forces. comprising the First. Second
and Third New York regiments. joined
BY detachments Of the Fourth Massa-
chusetts. First Ohio. and Fifth and
Ninth New York regiments. with two
light field pieces. under Lieut.. Gribbel,
came upon an advanced guard Of rebels,
defeated and drove them back, taking
thirty prisoners. Then they advanced
on Great Bethel. in York county. where
they came upon the enemy. four thou.
sand strong. and drove right into them.
They we're in position. protected by six
heavy batteries. mo6nting six and
twelve Founders and heavy rifled canon
Both Duryea's Zouaves and Hawkins
regiment charged right mp to the bat
,eries. but could not pass The ditch. and
were compelled 70 fall back. After
two hours contes, the ammunition gave
out, and :he troops retired in periect
order. m
The Tribune's report says all but one
rifled gun Of the enemy were silcnced.
and that when the Zouaves charged,
the enemy scattered. Not more than
half the force was brought iuto action
at once. Lieut.. Gribbels' body Was
gallan'ly saved BY being brought of Of
the field on his own canon.
The Posts special says there is great
excitement here over the news of the
conflict at Great Bethel. II is the gen.
eral opinion among military men. there
was gross mismanagement and bad
leadership Of the Federal troops. The
'ecessionists are looking up emboldened
BY the repulss Of our troops.
A prominent Bsl.imorean. now in
his city. states that several secession
lsgs are again flying in Baltimore. and
hat General Bsnks.is needed 70 keep
he rebels 10 cheek.
The border warfare between Nary
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The Rebel Flag in Havana Hauled
Down. -

The following interesting account oi
the hauling down Of two rebel flags in
the harbor Of Havana Is from an officer
of the frigate Niagara, under date Of
the Goth ultimo: aasp sa
One Of the 6rst things thu attracted
our attention was the rebel flag flying
from the masthead Of two trading ves-
sells moored among the merchants ships
on one side Of the harbor. They haun,-
ed very bravely in the breeze. but the
feeling on board the Niagara was that
they must come down.
By way Of evasion and subtsrfage, "A
little ensign Of the stars and stripes,
scarce larger than your hand. or than
those surmounting a cake at a 9Th Of
July dinner. was fastend half.mast,I L be-
lieve on the speaker-halliards. This
looked like adding insult to injury. 1.
did not take Capt. McKsou long to make
up his mind - 10 his action. in the ease.
A boat was Instantly called away, and
Lieutenant Porter dispatched to the
vessels. to order the flags lowered.
The Captain Of the 6rst vessel board.
ed.on being told the object Of this visit,
very flstly declared that be would no.
lower the flag.
"very well. sir" said Porter. at the
same time drawing . revolver from his
coat bosom. ''ihsn we will do it for
you. Boys y (ealling over the side to
the boats crew. "coms here and haul
down this Gag r.
The first word was hardly uttered
before the "boys" were all there. ready
Tor the work their hands had bses Itch
ing to do. But the skipper at once
thought better Of his purpose and said
he would DO it himself.
Every well. sir.' said the Lieuten-
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Gsaeral Mews.
THE LATEST NEWS
es RECEIVED BY
MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
To the Daily Conservative Daily Times aud.
ATTACK Oh GREAT nRIHrL!.
Defeat Of the Federal Troopsl

ATTACK Oh 01EAT DRIHEL!
Defeat Of the Federal Troeps!
FoRTREss MoERoE. July 8, via BALrI-
MORE, IL. ~'segai yila
Gen. Butler having learned that the
rebels were fortifying camp. with
strong batteries, at Great Bethel. nine
miles from Hampton. on the Yorktown
road. be deemed it necessary to dis.
lodge them. Accordingly. movements
were made last. night. from Fortress
Monroe aud Newport News. About
midnight Col. Duryea's zouayes and
Col. Townsend's Albany regiment eros
sed the river at Hampton. BY means of
six large bstteaux. manned by the
Naval Brigade. and took up the line Of
march-ths former some two miles in
advance Of the latter. At the same
time Col. Bendix's regimest. and de-
saclsments Of the Vermont aud Mas
sachusesls regiments at Newport. nov
ed forward to form a junction With the
reg;ments FROM Fortress Monroe. at Lit.
tie Bethel. about half way between
Hampton and Great Bethel. The
Zouaves passed Lii,le Bethel about !
.Na VI
o'clock in the morning: Col. Beudix's
regiment arrived and took up a position
st the intersection of the roads.
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The Cherokee Indians.

We are informed by Rev. Nelson
Alvord, that at the recent Baptist Con-
vention held in Lawrence. he had the
pleasuere of an interview with Rev.
Evan Jones. the veteran missionary
among the Cherokees, from whom lie
learned the following facts. D '''
The aged missionary. who has been
among this nation Of Indians for many
years-having emigrated with them
f'om Georgia-is a thoroughly anti
slavery man, and had incurred the
enmity Of the rufiian hordes of seces-
sionists who infest the Indian Territory.
For his own personal safety. though he
has very many friends among the Che
rokees, he vas compelled to leave. and
seek safer quarters. '''
Mr.. Jones represents that. while the
half breeds and quarterbloods are
principally secessionists. very large
majority Of the Indians proper are 10y
al to the Union. and that as a nation
they cannot be "coerced" into seces-
sion. We haYe learned from reliable
sources. that there is but small pro-
portion of the Cherokees who are
shareholders. there being but about FIVE
hundred slaves in a population of from
twenty to twenty-five thousand Indians
A number Of those who own slaves are
anti-slavery in sentiment; and promi-
nent among these is John Ross. the
principal Chief. The widest and most
reckless portion of the nation are those
Of mixed blood, while on the other
hand the most Intellectual. Industrious
and thrifty among them are the pure
blooded Indians.
These latter remember the "chival-
ry." and especially the Georgians, only
as covenant breakers and treaty viola
tors. and they have no disposition to
trust themselves and their interests in
the hands Of their former enemies.
The Choctaws and Chicasaws.. who
have ''seceded." are cotton growers.
But the country occupied by tue Chero-
KEGS. Creeks and Seminoles is not SO
we'll adapted to cotton growing. and
these tribes are grain and stock raisers:
and their interests are more immedi-,
ately identified with the Federal Gov
ernment tLan with the Cotton Con-
federacy.
Fom the information We have been
able to gather through differen, chan
nels. We are disposed to believe thst
the three tribes last mention are, and
will continue. loyal to the Government.
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Daieide, lo vi, ,soa

DO8ODs - ~ 49,
On AondAy lastaboat noon, The bodv
Of = man-was found. lying dead. i :
ravine about twenty FIVE rods sorih e..
from Guxs1's saw mill. ID this DIV
The man was recognized as . mesbr
of Captain JExxIsox's Cavalrx souoepv.
and was taken 70 the quarters Of a.
company Immediately alisr- bsix l.
covered. ss . ass-s I-o . iss-Hss ssT
The evide1es - agivsA bsf1n u
coroner. plainly establishes the iaet Il
its being q self-murder. Dead m
produced BY pistol shst ftom'sss 4
Colts patent navy Revolvsn. h
wound was Inflicted h. ne fonhsl
AN ugly looking woand-se1ibe +
way one-third Of the frontal bous, Il
undoubtedly. producing instant dAasL.
No doubt is entertained Of the iasasity
of the deceased, at the time 81 thl e..
mission Of the deed. His remaiasvus
properly Inferred into fhe LAysns
cemetery.-.&ate Journal. -
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the following gpltlsmen as committee
Gyms spurlock J. Gill Spivey, samssl
Tibbo..s. Wlllian F.stes. Thopas Fiacll
and w. N Allen. On mosion Of ].
Gill Spi,ey the Chairman and Secretary
of this meeting were added to said
committee.
: On motion the meeting adjourned to
meet again on Saturday, The 22d ol
June, 1861, at the house Of Thomas
Edmands. Esq. glGRat3 rs
HIRAM MILLER, Chairman.
E. B. johnson, Secretary.
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ApoIocErrc.-We missed eur issue
Of last week because we could not get
paper here in time for publication. We
this week get our paper out ahead Of
time. and will use every effort in our
power 10 keep up with the times in
every particular hereafter. a3' s1
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lcommuniss'ed to the lndepeoden,.l
Settlers Meeting.

1 =
Settlers Meeting.
| All general meeting Of the settler,
upon the Delaware Reserve. held At III,
house Of Rev. Cyrus Spurlock. on The
9th Of June. 1861. q
The meeting organized by the cleo
ton Of Hiram Miller. chairman. and
E. B. johnson. Secretary.
On motion Of Mr.. Rivers. Mr.. Allen
was called upon TO state the object oil
the meeting. Speeches we're delivered
by Aessrs. Foster. Finch. Spurlock.
Miller. and others. On motion Of Mr..
Allen. the following preamble and res
oluhon we're adopted -
WHEREAS. il has been rumored tha.
. certain person residing in the Town Of
Oskaloosa has purchased q Deleware
float for the purpose Of locating the
SINE upon the claims Of actual settlers
upon the Delaware lauds, therefore
Resoived, That We. the settlers upon
said lands. do, earnestly protest again.t
the laying Of all such floats upon the
land held aud occupied by bone 6de
settlers Of oar association; and that we
will protect and defend 10 the dirrst
extremity. and at al hazards. the rights
OF said settler or settlers against any
person or persons laying said 1oat or
6oats upon their claims. iosstseq
On motion Of E. B. johnson the FOL-
lowing resolution was adopted:
Resolsed, That We will recognize aud
protect the claims of all men Of our
association who volunteer in the United
States service. If they make TIE ''im.
provsments ~ required BY our BY laws.
On motion Of Cyrus SpurIock CON-
mitiee Of five was appoiated TO draft a
preamble aad resolutions. to be present
ed At the next general meeting to be
held 1t the house Of Thomas Edmunds.
ESQ. (plaes eoaansonly known a. the
Spsings) on Saturday Jane
e2l. 1861. The chairman sppointsd