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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-28
VOLUME XIII. NO. l3.
IA MEDICAL, 8GL
COnSumptiVeS.

An equal and normal condition Of the blood is
health An abnormal, that is TO suy, on ekcess.
i've or deficient circulation or stognaiion of the
blood is disease. TO ilrslruts-, ,,orPiti'y oi,he
gan; diseases ofthe Kidneys, Inflammation Of the
Lungs, Disease Of the Heart, &C., by the snme
cause, nameyi Improper circul ntion; ond hom
the same cause spring oil minor forms OF disease
the first great enquiry necessary IL, What causes
the blood TO cir fculatef 4 .ass 81. ~
For centuries 1t has been matter of much
study among scientific and medical men; and 40
many experiments have been made, and much
labor expended upon the enquiry, II has been lett
to this century nmong its other wonderful in
crease ia knowledge, 10 make this grand diseoy'
Acknowledging tha, life is the gift Of the Crsa-
tor, aud that"in Him we live and move and have
our being" We still venture the remark, that as
the planets move in their spheres, and all yegsaa1
bic life is governed by certain absolute laws, so
animal lite is truceabe to n fixed cause, which
follows.
Analysis Of the red corpuscles Of the blood shows
them to be compounds OF iron, sulphur aud phos.
The air we breathe, we know to contain very
large proportion Of oxygen.
Oxygen brought IN contnctwtth ametal, ,eNolNes
or emts electricity. i-- =
Electricity brought in contact with museSTny
| fibre, ,caps IS II TO contract. -I y rp-.4
These facts being indisputnble, we have now
tho solution as to the motor or motive power OF
the heart. The oxygen In the mir we breathe
coming in contact with the iron in the red cor
puscles Of the blood emits electricity, which com.
ing in. contact with the heart causesi TO contract
and hence the rower which expels the blood and
sends it tingling through the remotest arteries
| What then, are the causes of ConsuG ption,
Dropsy, Palsy, Paralysis, Dyspepsia, 81
Vitns' Dance, Epilepsy, Fever Is Ague,
&c.!-a deficiency Of the red corpuscles contain
ing the iron, sulphur and phosphorus, that causes
q deficiency Of electricity, and consequently an
abnormal circulation. The blood becomes watery,
colds and bronchial complaints and prostraiion
ensue-ihe sufferer becomes nervous, and subject
to heumnlc pains and neuralga-eomplninis Of
the Liver and Kidneys set in; in short, almoss
every type OF disease but virulen fevers, mny BE-
traced to this deficiency in the blood, of the cor
| puscles or red globules.
Old uge causes deficiency o. corpuseles, and
while we do not pretend to say that we have dis.
covered the elixir viie we do say that life can
| be materially prolonged by the use Of the g
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-28
Howard Association,
PHILADELPHIA.

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Endo,0msRt,J for the RelieC Of Tire Sick aud Dis
trssssd, Afflicted teith VirHlsRt and Epidemie Dis
eases, aad sspseiaiiy fortAs Cure eftAs Sszpal Or
gans. g sr
MEDICAL ADVIC Z given gratis, blythe Act.
Ixl ing Surgeon, all who apply by letter, with
description Of their condition lege, occupation.
habils ofliie, &c.,) and 10 casos Of extreme power.
ty, Medicines furnished free Of charge.
VALUABLE REPORTS on Spermatorrhea
and other Diseases ofthe Sexual Organs, and on
the NEW REMEDIES employed in the Dispense
Ty, sent to the afflicted In sealed letter envelopes
freo q charge. Two or three Stampsfo postage
will be accepted, 2Ttf }fa.F
Address DR.. J. sKlLLIN HoUGHToN. Act.
ing Surgeon, Howard Association, No. Q South
Ninth Street, Philadelphin, Pa. BY order Of the
Directors EZRA D, HARTWEItL,
GEO. PAIRCHlLp, Ssc'Y Prssisent.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-28

~The suspension of hostili.ies by
The Allies in Mexico. and The project for a
convention. for :he purpose Of settling the
difficulties which led to the present war in
that country, will be relief to our. Gov.
eminent. 1t would have oeen necessary
for us TO "take a hand in," had hosiililies
proceeded--as it is, we can attend 10 our
own affairs and leave Mexico to attend TO
hers. r-sI.s.s .......'
The protest Of Spain has, OF course,
brought about this signal and singular
change. We are glad TO see France and
England bend their naughty necks to any
power. The experience will be Of service
10 them.
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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-28

THE DESTROYED FRIaATEs The Frigates
Congress and Cumberland, reported 10
have been destroyed by the Rebel monster
Merrimac, we're vessels after tho oldor
moies. They were both sailors, and con
sequentiy of but little service in modern
naval warfare. The Congress carried fifty
guns and was built ia Portsmouth In l84i.
The Cumberland carried the same number
of guns, and was built in Boston In 1919
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-28
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ron THE RAPID CURE OF 'tF
Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Hoarseness,
Group, bronchitis, Incfpient Com
sumption, ana for the Relief "a y
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tn advanced Stages
of the Disease.
This 10 remedy universally known to surpass any
other for the Of throat and lung complaints that Il
Is useless here to publish the evidence Of It's virtues Its
unryael excellence for coughs and colds and lite truly
wonderful Of pulmonary disease, have ilade Il
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Few are tho communities familius among them
who have not personal experience OF Its effects
somc living trophy in their midst Of its victory over tho
hube aud dangerous disorders Of tho throat and lungs
As all know the dreadful fatality Of these disorders, and
they know, too the eIectsof this remedy, we need not
do than to them that II has all the vir
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strongly upon tho confidence Of mankind
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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-28

MR. HoLT. one OF the Commission
to settle Gen. Fremonps Missouri military
accounts, states the amount Of claims pre-.
sented, at about Sl0.O0o,OOO. Very
little irregularity was found in the &C.
counts. .-s.g .... ...g
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-28

JOHN BELLis said to have lost bis reason.
lie is ono of many eminent men who have
been ruined by the rebellion, and who
might have lived in honor and died amid
regrets Of the nation but for its occurrences.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-28

Frenchmsn ownod pig in copartnorship.
When killing time came, they wished to di.
vide the neat. The Ysukee was very anx
ious TO divide so that he would got both
hind quarters, and persuaded the French
man that the proper way to divide was to
cut 1t across the back. The Frenchman
agreed to il on condition that the Yankee
would turn his back and take choice of tho
pieces after it was cut In two. Tho Yankee
turned his back accordingly. Frenobman--
Vich pieoo will you base--zo piece wild &c
tail on him or! 10 pieco vat aint got no
tail /? Ysukeo--Tho pieco with the tail on
Freuchman-Zen you can take him, and |
take ze ozer one. Upon turning round, the
Yankee found that the Frenchman had cut
of the tail and stuck it into tho pigs
mouth .s'
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-28

On recent occasion, as tho marriage
ceremony was about to bo performed in
church In neighboring town, when the
clergyman desiring the parties wishing to
DO married to rise up. o largo number of
ladies INN edlately arose.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-28

For details oflnvestmen,s, SEQ small Cards e.
Circulars. ....
Insnrances may be effected in this old and sub.
stanInl Company on very favorable terms.
Appiyt Z. V. .CANFIELD Agent,
Chardop, Ohio.
nrDweiHugs and Farm Property insured for
Term Of years at very low raies.-Ef y
Chardon, August 10th, 1861. 60syl
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-28

THE nominations of Daniel T.. Sickles
and Paul r.. George Of Now Hampshire,
have been rejected.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-28
MARCH %. 1862.
sketch Of Cen, sigel.

Acting Major. General Franz Sigel was
born IN 1894. at BADEN, in Germans, and
was educated al The Military School Of
Csrlsruhe. In lea7 he held the rank Of
Chief Adjutapt, and was universally al
lowed. 70 be one Of the most promising
oficers, and rperhsps, the best ar,illerisi
in Germany. b
When the Revolution broke out in 848,
he joined at once, aud lost.his commission
in consequence. He obtained service.
however, among the revolulionisls, aud
soon rose to lhe chief command Of their
armies. When the reaction took place.
che sovereigns raised an overwhelming
force to crush out Sigel.
He fought them with thirty thousand
men against eighty thousand, and, more
fortunate than at Springfield, he brought
of every one Of his guns. Peace soon
left the General without an army, and he
emigrated shortly afterward TO this
country. Here he entered the academy
Of Monsieur Dulon, whose daughter he
afterward married. A few years since he
was chosen professor in college at ST.
Louis, where he taught among other
things, the art Of war to his pupils.
When the rebellion broke out, General
Sigel was one Of the first OF the gallant
Germans Of Missouri who rallied in sup.
port Of the Government. lie commanded
the Third Regiment Of volunteers raised
In St. Louis. His memorable victorious
retreat from Carthage is too well known
TO be easily forgotten. He subsequently,
co.opsrated, with vigor and ability. with
the late lamen,ed Lyon, and was with him
mp to the eve Of the battle Of Springfield
After the death Of Lyon, General Sigel
commanded our army. aud led the retreat
to Rolla, after which be remained some.
what inactive at St. Louis until appointed
TO the present corps d'armee, of which he
commands division.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-28

WHEELING NAILS, a iiue lot, Of superior
w manufacture, for sale Ss ehesp }K,po.v s}K
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-06
TEE MoygMENTs AT YORKTOWN

W. ,rbIish tI,is morning all the intelligence |
.,,s;nob,e relative to the evacuation OF York. |
town aud tie subsequent movements "f me
tvo armies. 1t is evident that the evacuation
bad been premeditaied Tor several days Tor
the retreat of tbs rebels, though showing Signs
nj disorder. was not a confused flight Mum
herring. as our dispatches inform us, one
hundred thousand men, they walked off in the
dusk of the evening, and the next morning Tue
federal troops took posse ssion OF the abandon
81 works. The stores and arms winch Tie
rebels were compelled to leave behind, ana
which OF course fell into our hands, were OF
great value, and their loss must greatly GRIP
pe them in any future operations. For a short
time, however, they are undoubtedly safe oe-
hind the new entrenchments which their
slaves have for u long time been building
There are also variety Of reports OF de-
moralization, desertion, and muiiny, among
the rebel hoops which we have no doubt are
correct The fortune Of war has not dealt
kindly with them for many weary month.
Driven from pillar to post and from post TO
pillar till the men thought they were making
last stand, at Yorktown they found
Themselves forced TO another retreat,
which after whole volume OF uninterupt-
ed reverse, could not well help interfering
with subordination and good discipline. That
their retreat is a great disaster 10 the rebel
cause-ouly less than their defeat and cap
ture would have becn-there can be no doubt
unless, indeed, by continual reireaiing, they
can postpone the issue till their Butcher comes
10 their aid in the season Of epidenIics anl
death. Blu. that is impossible The generals
in the field seem TO be impressed with the nc
cessity OF striking the heavy blows against
the rebellion NOW, and finishing their part OF
the work at once C0rinth and Williamsburg
are before them. The flower Of the rebel ar
my, somew hat faded, to be sure, is at those
two points The highest military skill they
possess is expen5ed upon the troops there
The ablest officers they have LETT in the field
are directing the movements thers. Defeated
at either point, they eau never etectuaIiy raj
IL again. Their glory will have departed fol
ever.
Gen. McClellan's dispatches 10 the war dt
paltment repeat the old story OF the diabollsr
of The retreaiing rebels in planting torpedoe
along the highways, near guide posts. at til
telegraph stations and wherever it seeme
most probable that individuals might be mui
dcred. But they Lave done iiile injury
will be allowed the enemy in his new position
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-06

The eist ReEim- mt Ia the Rattle OF Cam
den. n. q.
Adj General Schuuier has received from
Lieut.. Col Clark, Of the Mass. 2lst regiment,
an account of the part taken hy that regiment
in the receut battle at Camden, near Elizabeth /
City, on the 10Th ult. The 9th and S9th New |
York and 9Th n. II. regiment were sent for
ward early i'll the morning to surprise tue
enemy.
The Dist, numbering 800 meu. and the 5lst
Penn. followed ut later hour. Al ten o'clock,
the two last named regiments, while resting
b. the side OF Il road were Joined 10y the ad-
vance regiments, who had been taken ten
miles out OF their way by the guide. The
Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania regiments
were then sent ahead, suffering much on the
way Tor want OF water, and faint because OF
thcir having had a scaniy breakfast.
just as they werc about to bait Tor dinner,
they were greeted by Il shower of shot anu
canister from a masked battery, concealed by
the smoke OF burning buildings. Here these
| regiments remained an hour while the rein
| iorcementS were ordered up, but they receiV-
ed but little injury, rs the enemy had no shell,
| aud the distance was too great tur canister.
The other regiments having arrived, the
2lst obtained good position, from which they
engaged the Sd Georgia regiment. Has kins'
Zouaves charged upon the Georgia regiment,
but were driven back but they attracted the
attention OF the enemy, SO that the 2lst we've
enabled 10 pour deadly fire into their ranks.
The color sergeant OF the Georgia regiment
was shot down. and finally the whole force OF
the euemy reiterated. AS the federal troops
were short OF provisions and ammunition,
they withdrew from the field after a few hours
rest, leaving thirty OF their wounded on the
ground.
The following are the killed, wounded and
| tl,n f|rst
KILLED.
Private Juba +. Pickering, Co. G, killed
He belonged in Blackstone, and leaves will
and two children.
WOUNDED.
Private John L. Rand OF Athol, Co. A
wounded la arm.
Private Charles a. Blackmer OF Tempeton
Co. a, wounded n neck.
Sergeant Charles o. rizzell Of BerEards
town. Co b, wounded in left arm.
Private John Dunn of Spring field, Co B
wounded in groin mortaly.
Corporal Henry Cain OF Brimheld, Co. c
wounded i'll thigh.
Private Il. Parker of Brimfield, Co.
wounded in shoulder, dangerously.
Private WIN. w Dare, OF MiibuTy, Co.
t wounded in forehead. badly.
Private Geo. IL. Cotton, Of Spencer, Co. {
wounded in left elbow
Corporal Harrison c. Cheney, OF A6hburr
! burnhnm, wounded i'll lett arm.
t Private Joseph B. Bum, of Northampton
+ Co g., wounded badly in right thigh.
i Private Thomas Gilmartin oi Northampton
\ Co. G., wounded in ankle.
= Private Geo. L. Cheney, OF Holden, Co
e wounded slightly.
t Private Geo. G. Hadiey, OF Aslbnrnham
j. Co 6, wounded in lett thigh.
S Private q. Phelps, OF Shutesbury, Co
r wounded IN the lace.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-06
Frsra the slehmond Dispatch, 3sth ult.

SPY HUNG IN RICnNoND-On the "a Of
alien enemy,-Col Nat Taylor president.
Webster was charged with lurking about
the armies aud Qualifications of the confeder-
ate states" while he was in the employ and
service of the United Staes. He was found
guilty, and sentenced to death, and was YES.
terday executed. On the announcement of
his fate he grew defiant, thinking he would
not be hung; but on Monday night, finding
there was no hope for him he was completely
unneryed
He was esrried to the Fair Ground Tuesday
morning, previous To which he asked the clpr-
gyman TO read the Psalm of David, inv oking
vengeance on his enemies. He refused, and
Webster grew indignant, causing the clergy.
man TO take an early departure. When
brought to the gaIlows the prisoner was visi-
bly, affected by the sight OF the preparations
observable, aud shud cred when he looked AT
his coffin. After the rope was adjusted around
his neck prayer was offered up by Rev. NJ ID.
Hoge. AT the conclusion, a black cap was
drawn over his eyet, lie having previously
bid farewell to several persons standing by.
The signal being given, the trigger that sus-
tanned the drop was drawn, and it struck
against the upright with loud sound. Ow.
ing to the defective cotton rope, the moose
slipped, and Webster fell on his back to the
S'OAHd' lS l'%lt uuhS anu Partially SAuHHFu
man was speedily raised and assisted up, and
new rope being ready, lie was soon swinging
in accordance with his sentence. This oc-
CURED at twenty-five minutes past eleven
o'clock. Fifteen minutes later we left the
ground, but the party was still suspended.
He died in about one minute
Webster, who had plenty OF gold and con-
tederate state treasury notes, gave it all to his
wife the night before his execution lie was
in the employment OF one Of the departments
here as a letter carrier between this city and
Maryland. 1t is sad-how true we know not
that lie used TO take the letters received here
to Warrington, where they were copied, and
the answers received were served in the same
way, thus being used as evidence against The
parties, as many OF them have found to their
cost by stbstq uent arrest and incarceration in
northern ports. Suspicion was frs. excited
against Lewis aud ScuIly, and they let the cat
out of tile bag on him after their conviction.
Mis-, Webster, who was arrested along with
her husband as spy, is still at Castle Good
win, but will no doubt be sent out Of the con.
tvderaGy. Webster 10 the first man executed
here as a spy, Perhaps it would have been
better had the b siness been commenced at an
earlier day.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-06

LIBERTY OR DEATH !'-NYithin tbe mast
thtee months large number of slavcs have
Deeh sent further south and sold TO new nas.
ters anu the scenes in the auction maris have
oiteh oeen narrowing to witutss-famili.s h..
ing separated without The least regard f,r H..
msnlty, or that kind OF external tlecencv Will,
tle slave ownrrs frequently affect TO observa
~ week OF TWO since, large and rather intel.
HsSu' muiatto was taken from lis wife and
cni'nrth IN Nashville, and sold to a Texas
P'"u%' az James mart. He, poor fellow, WAS
greatly depressed, and So, med for lima va, 40
conscious of every thing passing around hin,
AT last he aroused himself from his rolrnsna,'
uon' ana asked II he had been sold, and Ia
"hon' ne hame OF the planter was given
ana The location OF his plantation.
an expression oil agony, succeeded by n
C'ouu OF despair, passed over the mans face
but without speaking, he walked quietly mia
tue middle OF the street, aud before any on.
could divine his motive, or anticiLais lila IN.
tsntIon, lie drew pistol which he had CON.
ceAleu upon ms per'on, and placing the muz.
Ae 10 IS lor. mead, pulled the trigger The
upper part Ul The mulattO's head WaS fairly
blown oil, and he fell mangled rornsa +" ,i,,.
midst OF the crowded th0rouphiare Tbe
bondSnsn was Tree. Suicide had saved him
from slavery. nun
Inc crown, ever curious, but rarely svmDa
thetlcr especially wheu negro is tie sufI; rsr
or Tie victim, gstheitd for a moment ,Lnut
the body but no one pilied, no one bpstoweJ
more thought upon the heart broken. self slain
husband and father than If he had been a
bhtchrred OK. A few asked, "What the devil
was the matter with tile niger o. Othns
observed The Id Niger must have bocn
crazy" and the Texas planter swore ropnJlv
--'snying, "D-n the cursed darkey. / ronII
have sold him for two thousand dollars In,
Just so much out Of pocket. Ii he'd come r.
NE again, Ia give him forty la.hCs,@ But
the crowd went hurrJing on, and the pegrn
aud the great tragedy, deeper anl prander mi
more awful than "OIhclo," were forgotten.
poisoned dog. way 'Ne "