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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-03-22
The New Cabinet.

Tho now Secretary Of State, VIM. II. Sew
ard, ia in his sixtioth year. He looks halo
anG hoariy aud up to his work. His long
career, as Governor of tho State of New
York and Senator from that State, is known
to all. Mr.. Seward is a statosmon who
recognizes tho forco of circumstances, and
of latO months has boon concilatory without
botraying any ono of bis fundamental prin-
ciplos.
Tho now Secretary of tho Treasury,
Salmon T.. Chase, is about 80 years old, We
judge from his personal appearance; has
boon Governor Of Ohio, and mombcr of tho
u. S. Senate, aud makes vacancy from
Ohio by lax ing tho Treasury department.
Mr.. Chase has been favorable to free irado,
as political economist; but will probably
tako no txtromo ground on oithor sdo, for
FREQ trade or high tariff Tho exigencics of
tho treasury arc such that revenue tariff
will in most cases be sufficient protection
for American manufactures
Tho Secretary of War, Simon Cameron, is
62 years old. IIo has made his own way in
tho world by his own energy; and has &C
quircd wealth and power BY skillful manage
mont. lIc has been at tho head of various
railroads, banks, insurance Offices, &c, and
has bcon twice elected Senator from Penn.
sylvania. AS that State in tho event of
war will have TO bear tho brunt OF tho baltic,
it is we'll TO bsvo tho head of tho War de-
partmont fam iliar with sylvania.
TO Gideon Weles, tho new Secretary Of
tho Navy, Connecticut Rlcn will nocd no in
PRODUCTION. lIu has been in public life
nearly all his llfo; beginning by editing tho
| Hartford Times afterwards postmaster of
Hartford. and head of tho clothing bureau
in tho Navy department. He was ono of
tho founders of the Republican party. and
has watched its growth with a koon eye and
sterling Judgment. lIo is admirably vcrscd
in general politics.
Tho nov postmaster. general is Mont
gomory Blair of Maryland, son Of General
Jackson's old friend Blair of the Globo, and
brother of Francis Blair of ST. Louis. He
was educated at West Point, practiscd law
in Missouri. was made Judge of tho Court of
Claims at Washington By President Pierce.
but removed by tho relentless bitterness of
Mr.. Buchanan.
Caleb 3, Smith, tho now Secretary of tho
Interior, like Mr.. Cameron, began lifo an
editor but soon went into law, and has
filed various state offices in Indiana, and
boon member of Congress from that State
Edward Bates, the new Attorney General.
was born and always lived in slavo State.
He was admitted to tho bar in 1916; was
prosidont of tho rivor and harbor convon
,ion. and tho Baltimore whig convention of
1852. and was offered the place of Secretary
of War in 1850 by Fillmore, but declined it.
llo is a conservative by nature, and will
vigorously sustain u cautious policy.
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'orrespo"denc. Of he L6rrson,ln Democrat.
From the Oil Diggings.
OH DlGGINGs, March, I

OIL DlGGINGS, NlhTCU, 1901.
FRIEND CONVERSE lit has bcen somo
little time since my last communication and,
us am yet in this noted place, (Mccca,) |
thought wol to wrto you again. Although
havo nothing to express that will particu.
larly interest tho readers of tho Democrat,
yot, knowing that tho "Oil Fover' is raging
to n considerable extent, and that many are
anxious to hear from tho Oil Region, it
affords mo considerable pleasure to occa-
siona!iy giyo briof history Of tho celebrated
oil wells in Mecca.
Now wells arc starting every day, and
generally with q "good shO'O' OF oil. 1t
would bo difficult for mo to say which is
pumping tho most oil, but the ono which
attracts tho most attention Just now, is
owned by Knapp, Brocht s. Co, They com.
moncod pumping about ono week ago, and
arc now putting up 40 barrels por day
Tho celebrated Hoxio We'll is also called q 40
barrel we'll, and still another owned by A.
NJ. Pcaso & Son, is pumping from 30 TO 43
barrels, and l could mention many moro
equally as good, but timo will not admit.
Somo who got very poor show on tho
start, finally havo tho best wells, by pump.
ing long enough to exhaust tho water.
The average depth for drilling is GO feet
some drill 80 feet and tho impression
seems to bo quito general that larger quan.
titios of oil can bo procured by sinking wells
throo and four hundred feet; and l have
quito recently been informed that q com.
pany is now being organized for that purpose,
and, If tho experiment proves to DO sue
cossful ono, many morn will follow thoir OK
ample. ....
Very many who do not fool disposed tn
invest in oil wolls, aro leasing land at So 81
per foot, for building purposes. The
frames for thrco largo hotels are already up
and will soon bo opon 10 accommodate tho
biggest kind of bugs, and those who have
wells with big shOW' of oil consider
themselves entitled to u classification of that
stamp. We arc Wcil supplied with "ono
horse" grocery stores, grog shops ,shoo shops
&c yet many more OF tho samo kinds arc
being opened, and every shanty IL by %
advortises with shinglo outside, "BOard.
ers taken hero at Ss3, 80 por week" Tive
machine shops arc also In operation, and
are doing good business. There arc also
two or thrco rcfnories, all of which add vory
much to tho oil trade. .... ......
| Among tho now discoveries most noto-
worthy. is tho manufacture of candies from
tho oil, which are far superior to anything
that have ever seen in tho candlo line
Thoy arc whito and almost transparent, and
gvo worry brilliant light. r......
will not weary you longer with history
of tho different ways in which this oil is
used. but it is used for groasing overytl ing
that needs grcasing, and every other man
l meot has certain pungcnt smoli about
! him, like a cross botwoon sulphur and very
poor molasses; and. if | 500 man approach
ing mo. his faco half washed, his hair un
combed and his hands vory dirty, conclud,
at once that he has "struck OIL"
| G. T. H.
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suming so much timo in disposing of this
question. True, it is lamentablo that 1t
should bo so, but, in tho proson: condition
OF affairs in the country, II is important that
truo man should bo elected to this posi-.
ton. AS you arc aware, from tho hrst day
OF tho meeting of this General Assembly,
thero has been no majority OF distinctive
Republicans in tho House, although nomi-
nallv so, and whiie such course has boon
taken rs to bring in ovoiy man of thom to
take part in making this selection, thereby
binding them TO stand 5v it when made it
cannot bo expected, and trust will not DO
dosrPl, tbnt those who wish truly to repre-.
sept their constituencies in tho matlor, and
SOLICIT u man truly representing tho Repub-
lican sentiment of tho State, should yiOld at
discretion for tho sake of speedily onding
tho contest. However dcsirous they may
bo TO dispose of tho qucslion, tboy will not
DO ready TO do it in this way, but, whenever
union can DO formed upon u true man
thoy will r., joico to do it.
Slnco my last, tho Senate have passed. a
bill "to provide for n now Punitontiary. -
This docs not determine tho location. but
tho preliminary steps to bo taken, when
that location shall layo boon made. 1t is
somewhat uncertain if it will pass tho House.
That body have passed bill ITO let by con.
tract tho repairs upon tho Public Works,
tho bill to which havo before referred, "for
tho capitalization of Railroads." and bill
authorizing township assessors to admin
lister oaths in certain cases" They have
also passed resolution for sine die ad.
journmcnt on tho 26th of March, which lies
on tho House table.
In tho House. quito number of local
bills havo passed, and on Tuesday Vinccnt's
8 per cent. interest bill passed that body
but 1t has since been defeated in tho Senate
Considerable time has been spent in por.
fecting bill for tho lease of tho Public
Works for term of years, and tho same
was this evening ordered to DO ongrosscd
for third reading by largo voto. Ii will
probably pass. Whether it will pass the
Senate ia doubtful In its present form it
provides for loasing direct without advor-
Using to parties who have proposed to take
thom at $40 900 por year. This plan may
work, but do not quito liko it. Your pa
ticnce will woary, and will not attempt any
reasons why. L.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-03-22

THE news from Texas is important. Gov
ernor Houston refuses TO acknowledge the
authority of tho Convention, and maintaint
that tho Legislature is tho supreme au
lhority in tho State. IIo is opposed to Tex
as joining tho Southern Confectionery, and is
SAID to DO raising troops on his own account
If lot severely alone for awhile, il is prob.
ablo tdat tho Scccded States will fall tC
fighting among themselves.
A WASHINGTON. dispatch to tho N. Y
HerdH reports tina; Major Anderson had
informed tho Government that if reinforce,
mcnts be intended. tho Carolnians would
Immediately I'LL tho channel, und rcndol
communication by walcr impossible.
IT is now stated that Mr.. CLAY will nc
cept the Spanish mission. and that Mr.
Corwin will accept that to Mexico if the
state OF his health permits.
Col. Z. v. SUMNER has Geen promoted
10 the post of Brigadier General OF the U
S. Army, Vice ID. Z. Twiggs, removed fol
treachery and cowardess.
Hon. ]. r. GIDDINGs has been nomina
ted al Consul General 10 Canada, to resia,
at Montreal. .... ..a laa
HoE. d. X. CARTIER, OF Cleveland, ha
been appointed Governor Of the Territory
of Nebraska. b. ..r r.r ,.rt s.I
WALDO ii. Johnson was elected u.
Senator Missouri, on tho ID ballot, Oh Mon
! day.
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Stricken from the Roll.

In spite Of the opposition Of the Pro-
Slavery Senators. the following resolution,
offered by Mr.. Fessenden Of Maine and
amended by Mr.. Clark Of New Hamp'
shire, was, on the l4lh, passed by the
United States Senate, by vote OF "a TO 10;
WAereds. The seats occupied by Messrs,
Brown and Davis OF Mississippi, Mallory
of Florida, Clay Of Alabama, Toombs oI
Georgia, and Benjamin Of Louisiana, as
members Of the Senate, have become va.
cant therefore
Resolved. That The Secretary be di-
rooted TO omit their names respectively
from tho roll. H.t
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-03-22
A Whole Family Destroyed in New
York Tenement House.

The New York Times chronicles dis.
ns,er in that city by which seven persons
lost their lives. 1t originated in the burn
ing of No. l04 West Forlielh street. We
copy the following details
The fire is supposed TO have originated
in the unoccupied basement. When dis
covered the alarm was Immediately given
and the girl Jane, who had arisen 10 make
fire. heard it. She called out to Mr..
Woods that the house was on fire. He
Immediately sprang out of bed and ran
down stairs, followed by the girl, to learn
the truth of the mater, ahd finding that
the alarm was correct. he ran back as
speedily as possible 10 rescue his family
from danger.
But it was too late. The narrow stairs
and other wood work were like tinder
and the flames spread with astonishing
rapidity. When Mr.. Woods rc-entered
The room il was fnll of flame and suifo'
eating smoke. ts.
In consequence OF the cold, the win
dows of the small apartments had al
been shut closely, and such was the prog
ress Of the fire, that. instead Of rescuina
his family, the unfortunate man was him
self sulfocated with them. Assistance
was impossible, aC was escape, the entirC
interior of the building being "a mass o
fame almost in an instant
The names OF the family which thus
suddenly perished, were as follows:
Henry Woods, aged 81 years.
Isabella, his wife, aged 90 years.
Henry and Walter, sons, aged, respect
lively, 7 and 8 years.
Julia, daughter, aged 3years.
Twin daughters, aged four months.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-03-22
TIMERS TOOLS
SHIN GILES
AND f~ A..-s
HWJ NH MR nc MV ss


THE Undersigned is now prepared to furnhA
l. IIemlock, Whitewood and Cucumber Shs.
giles, of the best quality sawed l6 inches in length
Also IIemlock Whitewood and Hardwood Luna.
bor mud Lath. .#s. l."E
Hemlock, first quality, $500. Wurranted to
lay inches in the clear. VIZ.
Hemlock, t2nd.) $500. Whitewood, G., 90.
Cucumber, 50 90.
Those wishing 10 build next summer, can ha We
Lumber sawed TO order, and delivered or at ,he
mill. Mechanics wishing the best seasoned white-
wood, next summer, send your orders and will
fill them Those who live at distance, wishing
lopurchase shingles, cun have them at the time
agreed upon. have Jointer that takes the sup
from them, by which process they last twice as
long, when compared with pine as those in which
the sap is left. Several persons have examined
my hemlock, who pronounce it the froest from
shakes, and the best they ever saw. Farmers,
let us hear your experience in the use Of hcmloch
shingles. Send in your orders. -.aa %
A Aspecimen of my shingles can be seen al this
office ofthe Democrat in Chardon, or at any Of
the stores. Address ....
S. MCBRIDE,
Munson, D.
u mile west of IIngor's OF Bosley's Mill.
Munson, Feb. 9Th, 1861. t 57sw4
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-03-22

Ev The President, on Wednesday,
nominated Charles Francis Adams, oi
Massachusetts. as Minister to England ;
Geo. p. Marsh, of Connecticut. Minister
10 Sardinia James Watson Webb, Mn
lister to Turkey VIM. L. Dayton, of New
Jersey, Minister TO France. The last
named nomination was confirmed, the
rvle requiring ii to DO referred having
heea suspended, as Mr.. Dayton was for.
mehy a member Of the Senate, and his
character is therefore sufficiently known
Withou: q forma, Investigation.
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TaE Tribune says the War Department
has roeeissd dispatches from Major Ander-
son. endorsed by all tho officers, saying Fort
sumter cGnnot 30 reinforced without 2O,'
900 mon, 81
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-03-22

Eg"S. NJ. Booth has been released
from Jail. One OF the last acts OF the ex-
Pub. Eunc was TO make out an order for
his release, which was duly forwarded
on the last day Of his administration, by
Attorney General Black. The pardon
reached Milwaukee on Sunday morning.
Mr.. Booth was meliately released, and
attended divine worship at the Church Of
the Holy Redcemer. ......
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Pres dent Lincoln's Patience and In
dustry. ... ....
The New York Times dispatch 81
NJ AasoI, I

The New York Times dispatch says:
WASHINGTON, March Is.
There is a good deal of anxiety in Re-
publican circles concerning the Presidents IS
health, and the effect upon il of his man
mcr Of doing business. lie has no system
or method whatever, but allows his time
and strength to be exhausted in listening
10 liice-seekers. and doing other drudg.
cry which belongs to the Depar ments.-
Until Wednesday morning he had not
even taken ride for recreation. From
6 o'clock in the morning until after mid.
night, he permits himself to be made the
passive victim Of the thousands who would
readily sacrifice his life and the safety oI
the nation to their own selfish eagerness
for Office. This course Of action can have
but one result. 1t has killed two good
Presidents, and will inevitably deprive
tie country of another,if if il is not changed
A false delicacy prevents friends from max
ing proper representations to Mr.. Lincoln
on this subject, and the danger is tina
his profound and unselfsh anxiety
to see everybody and give nobody
any ground to complain of injustice
will sap his strength and shorten his life
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-03-22

ET" A Washington dispatch says .ha!
MIR, Helmick. member OF the House flom
Tho Knox County District. has been ap
pointed Commissioner Of Patents, in place
Of Geo. C, Whiting, Of Virginia. '-al
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Major Anderson.
The Philadelphia Iaquirer's telegraph
saws:


WAsmNGroN, March l6.
Strange rumors are ahoat-unfounded I,
your correspondent hopes, yet it is his
duty to give them-that Major Anderson
has not been insonsible to the arguments
Of his friend Jeff. Davis. 1t is thought
strange that the late Congress, before its
adjournment, were not advised that there
was scarcity of provisions al Fort Sum.
ter, and that it was 80 surrounded with
concrete circle Of forliGc ations, that a
large army would be necessary 10 insure
its reinforcement Had these facts been
known, it is believed that the President
would have been authorize to accept the
men and munitions rendered him by the
States. 1t is also hinted, perhaps un-
trulhfully. that Major Anderson has as
sented to the withdrawal of all those oi
the enlisted men who compose his gar
rison, a: the expiration Of their terms oI
service. BY law, he hrs had authority tc
retain them in his time Of peril, when
every man counts. Yet it is said that
considerable numbers have been suffered
to go away. ....
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-03-22

egTho Congress of tho Bogus Southern
Confodoraey has adjourned until tho fi'st of
May.
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a. ES-Roturns frem 1876 towns in Now
Hampshire, give Borry. (Rop) for Govern
or, majority of 4.496.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-03-22

EEHon. David Wilmo. was chosen
US. Senator in the place of Mr.. Cameron,
BY the Pennsylvania Legislature, on ,hf
l4th. a.H Does a .T t.f7 ar u..ia
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-03-22
What the soceding States Have Cost


Tho following figures show how much
money has boon paid by the Government,
to say nothing of tho sacrifice of human life,
for tho exclusive benefit of tho seeding
States:
Louisiana purchased Of France,) Sl5.-
600, 900; interest paid. sS.3s5 1853; Florida,
purchased of Spain) 90 OOO,0O0 interest
paid. 81 ,430 900; II xas, (boundary,) $lO,.
900 900; Texas. (for creditors. last Con
grcss,) ~ $50. 900; Indian expenses of all
kinds, Ss5 600 600; to purchase navy, pay
troops. IS 900 600; all othor expenditures
80 OC0. 900; Mexican war, S2l7.I75 SIS
soldiers pensions and bounty lands, @lO0,'
900 900; Florida war. 300 900 900; sold
icrs' pensions. &7,ooO.000; to romovo IN
dans, S5 600 coo; paid by treaty for Nov
Mexico, $l5 900 900; paid to extiuguish In
dian titles. 300 100000; paid TO Georgia
$3, ,0s2 900; total cost, $6I7, ,s22,s2s.
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Eg- It is understood that the Admir-

Eg- 1t is understood that the Admin
istra'ion have sent secret agents to differ
ent European Governments, TO inform
them of the future policy of this Govern
ment, thus forestalling and defeating the
object OF the Southern Coniederacy in
sending their Commissioners thence
The same course will be pursued relative
10 Mexico. ....... ....
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Friday, March 10.

rTIuhy, Mnfcn To-
Tho caucus remained in session last even.
ing, until between twelve and ono o'clock,
reaching tho thlrtioth ballot, without coming
10 chOco Tho last vote stood: Dcnnison,
33. Horton, 80; Schonck, II. At ono time
DennisOn received just votes enough TO
nominate him, bu. there being too many
votes cast. tho ballot was declared informal.
During tho day, candidates have boon active
friends persistent, and tho outside pressure
has lost none in forco. Tho Sonato ad
iournod early. but tho House worried on
with commondable patience until nearly the
usual hour of Adjournment This evening
tho caucus again mot, with every membol
but one prosont, taking :wonty.Ono ballots
without coming to q choice. Tho last vot,
stood: Dennison, 28; Sherman,24; Schenck
%; Horton, |; A. Harlan, 3; and, on in
announcement, tho caucus adjourned unit
Wednesday cSoning of next weak. shoult
havo said that, during tho ballotlng las
evening, Shermah's namo was Withdrawn
but again put in this evening.
As you may suppose, this contest is vor,
exciting. and will retard rory much tho dis
patch of ordinary legislation, Whom il
will be- Terminated is very uncertain. Thos'
who wuro acquainted with tho circnms ancos
deprecated tho pSt,ing of Gov. Chase in III
Cabinet. on account of tho difficulty o
aloe,ing his successor Those upon tho out
sidJ may think that tboro is no uso In eon
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25

Life Insurance.
Those desiring this safest andcheapest protccr
ton for their families, can secure it in our
Wisconsin Company. 1t has already become,
in reality, a state institution, having Agents
and patrons among the best business men in all
the principal towns in the State. 1t is no lon.
ger a matter Of doubt that Life Insurance can
be conducted AS well in Wisconsin as in Connec-
ticut or any other Eastern States.
Thus while duty demands that men should
insure their lives, it also demands that they
should keep their money for investment ut
home. Confident that our success has been
more than equal to that OF the most "unprece-
dcntcd," we would cordially invite all our citi-
zcns to call at the office, south west corner Of
Main and Wisconsin streets, and examine for
themselves. ). 5. DAGG EFT, Pres't.
a. w. KELLOGG, Sec'y.
G. l.. SCOTT, Agent, McGregor, Iowa
May 30 1861 vi.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25
Iate5t NeWs.


1t is reported that a rupture between
Wise and Davis is about to tske place
this would be serious affair for the rebels.
Gen. Scott has sent dispatches to this
government that he should return in the
next steamer. The object of this speedy
return has no TRANSFERRED, but something is
in the wind, evidently.
Gen: Hal!cch has issued an order visiting
death upon bridge burners, or railroad and
telegraph dcstroycrs.
Wilson's resolution, rroyidins an adj Ii
tional article of war prohibiting all officers
Of the army from using tn, military forces
t, return fugitive slaves, has passed the
House Of Representatives.
Morrilrs bill increasing the duties on tea
| to 20 cents per TO-, coffee 5 C. per To-, sugar
q, 3, 5, and 8 C. per h., according to quail
ity, and molasscs 6 c. per gallon, passed the
House; yeas, II; nays, 90 We shall have
to cultivate sorghum hereafter.
A resolution was adopted that all persons
engaged in this rebellion shall forever bt
rendered incapable Of holding office
passed.
The steamship North Star has arrived
with $685. 900
The French transport ship Resource
bound to Calloa, has been wrecked 40 mile
south Of Valparaiso. She had over 81,
hundred souls on board only five or 81!
of whom were saved
The VERY LATEsr.-The Arago is in
with Gen. Scott as passenger; his suddc
returt argues important dispatches for tn
Government The Bankers Of New York
Philadelphia and Boston have held meet
ing aud declined to suspend specie pay
mcnts, in view Of undoubted advices fror
Sec. Chase that "diplomacy or arbitration
will settle the War with England. Their
is better feeling in produce and wheat
| frmcr.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-27
TIE RANDALL ISLAND BOYS.

number OF boys rom Randal's is1ud, with ages and
drums, marched up Pine street TO the ce Of Sr simeon
Drapcr, a, twelve O'Clock te .dav. where they were
ordered by the baad master 10 Lat. Tie lows
were apparently within the ages Of tcn aud twelve wears
yet they beautifully Played na,iona rs which ve1
enthusiastically alt'unGac by the.ct0wd il he street
Mr. Draper appeared, WA,n the eAlareu cheer nnL
entered, IN which the r-ar'1 heartily icl Mr ,,a,.,r
addressed some KIND wctis 10 them q tl}a- fi No
crntcc!. They appear be hale and healthy ~ If ~
jutgc by thor proficiency nlssic they are m every re-
spect good boys One of he crowd roinaik vi, hill,
good VIII they took on their caps aad cheered M n,r
Thc response was, tla|thcy took upon hi,n as cror
The master gave The word Of command march To picr
NO ] to nee! tic soldiers coming from Washington