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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-07
The Fall Of Fort Donelsof,,

After three days OF the most despernsy,
fighting ever witnessed on this continent. iso
declares veteran regular officer the most
desperate fighting against the most tremens
dous odds, In which day after day lbe
multitudinous host of invaders were driven
back past their own camp, our glorious
Spartan band, from sheer exhaustion, has
boon 5orno down by new avalanche Of re-
Inducements piled upon the already onor-
nous weight against which they bavo hith.
erto struggled with complete success, and
has suffered ono of those misfortunes which
are common to war, but which entail 90
dishunor OIL our caSse, and which will only
animate to the most stern and undying re-
sisianco every true Southern heart. IL,
these bloody barbarians, whose hands are
now soaked to the olbows in tho life. blood
Of mon defending tboir own homes and
fresides. dream that they are now one ioch
uoarer tho suljugatiou of the South than
when they started on fhoir Internal mission.
they prove themselves to bo fools and mad.
men as we'll as savagos and murderers.-
They have taugh: US lesson, we admit
they bsve admonished rs to DO more wary
and circumspect, 70 husband with greater
care our limited resources, and not to un.
dorrate our enemy. But they hsvo also
placed between tbem and us gulf that can
never be crossed by thoir arts and arms,
and universal determination to die, If die
wo must, for our country, but never permit
hor to be subjugated by the most ualigDant,
the most murdorous, the moanest Of maa-
kind, whose namo is at this very moment
such by.word of scorn and reproach
throughout Europe, for their combined
cruelty and cowardice, that thoir own en-
bassndors cannot stand tho storm of the
worlds contempt, and are an anxious te
ily back to the United States. Their success
at Fort Donelson, gained only by vast su-
periority of nnmbcrs. will only have the
effect of converting the whole population
Of tho Souih-mep, women and children
into an immense army, whe viii resist
them at every step, and everywhere swell
come them with bloody hands TO hospitable
graves" Tho glorious valor oe our troops
at Fort Donelson is not dimmed in tho
slightest degree BY their inability to bold
thoir ground against overwhelming odds /;
but, on tho contrary, shines through tho
black clouds of disaster with q radiance
which will kindle the whole South into q
blaze, aud surround their own names with q
halo of imperisbable venom.-RiehmOnd
Dispatca. ...
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-07
The Crisis.

The crisis Of the war is at last upon us,
and reverse upon reverse comes in quick
succession. We have scarcely recovered
fiom the depression consequent upon our
defeat at Fort Henry and Roanoke. ere
we are called upon 10 meet still heavier
calamity in the fall Of Fort Donelsou and.
tho su.readcs of our bravo troops holding
that important post, 1t is true, the facts
concerning this last disaster have not yet
reached US from sources entitled TO our
belief; but enough is known 10 convince
US that we have sustained another stag
gering blow. We have not been Of those
who entertained the belief that our arms
would always be successful, or that Il was
within the bounds OF possibility our small
army could meet and drive back the over
whelming horees Of the enemy at every
point at which they could penetrate, and
are not, therefore. taken by sdGprise. nor
greatly discouraged, by the untoward
events which have taken place in the
West, and on the Atlantic coast. We
have not known our own strength,
although we nave been greatly too con-
tidenl Of the weakness and cowardice OF
our foe. II these disasters shall turn our
thoughts In upon ourselves, and shall
arouse us TO the full comprehension Of
our perilous situation, and to the energy
and activity requisite for the occasion,
they will not have overtaken us in vain.
We do not believe the defeat at Fort
Douelson is Of the proportion our tele-
grapic columns would give us 10 UNDER
stand. IL must be remembered the in
,eiligence they furnish comes from the
enemy, who are not apt TO deprec:ste the
victories they gain. And we see much to
encourage us even in this dark hour
Our permanent Government is launched
up on the stormy sea, il is true but We
think her timbers are stout enough 10 bear
the strain, and that the noble structure
will be none the worse for The rough usage
10 which it has thus early been subjected.
The War Department received Monday
evening from Gen. A. s. Johnston, a tel
egram announcing the fall of Fort Donel-
son, but couched in SO ambiguous style
that it became necessary 10 request more
Ineligible information. No answer has
yet been received from that officer, prob
ably on account OF the interruption OF tel.
egraphic communication, occasiohed by
the severity Of the weather. Richmond
Disp0tch, FEB. l9M. 4.-. s..rs,.-.s.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-07
Interpretation Of the Word nGentle-
man.

Two great errors, coloring or rather
discoloring. severally, the minds Of the
higher aud lower classes, have sown vide
dissension and wider misfortune through
the society Of modern days. These errors
are in The modes Of interpreting the word
gentleman.
Its primal, literal. and perpetual mean.
ing is, man OF pure race, well bred, in
the sense that horse or dog is we'll br ID.
The so.called higher classes, being gen.
orally Of purer race than the lower, have
retained the true idea and the convictions
associated with il. but are afraid TO speak
il out, and equivocaie about il in public /;
this equivooation mainly proceeding from
their desire TO connect another meaning
witk it, and false one---that OF a man
living in idleness on other peoples labor
with which idea the term has nothing
whatever to 60.
The lower classes. denying vigorously,
and with reason, the notion that gentle.
man means an idler, and rightly feeling
that the more any one works the more OF
gentleman he becomes, and Is likely 10
become, have nevertheless got little OF
the good they otherwise nigh, from the
truth, because with il they wanted 10 hold
a falsehood. namely, that race was Of no
consequence. 1t being precisely Of as
much consequence in man as in any other
animal. .
The nation cannot truly prosper ull
both these errors are finally got qui: Of
Gentlemen have 10 learn that il is no part
Of their duty or privilege to live on other
peoples toll. They have TO learn that
there is no degradation in the hardest
manual. or the humblest vile labor
when II is honest. But thai there is deg
radiation. and that deep. in extravaganza.
in bribery, in incidence, in pride, Ia taking
places they are not fit for, or in coming
places for which there is no need. Il
does not disgrace a gentleman 10 become
an errand boy, or day iaborer. but Il
disgraces him much TO become knave oil
thief and knsvery is not the less knav.
cry because it involves large interests. MOI
theft the less theft because il is counlen-
anced by usage, or accompanied by fail.
ure in undertaken duty. Il is an incom-
parably less guilty form Of robbery to cul
purse out OF a mans poke. Than to
take it cut of his hand on the understand.
ing you are TO steer his ship up the chan
mel when you do not know the soundings
On the other hand. the lower 1rdars,
and all orders, have to learn that every
vicious habit and chronic disease com.
lnunica,es itself by descent, and that by
purity Of birth the entire system Of the
human body and soul may be gradually
elevated, or, by reckiessness Of birth, de-
graded, until there shall be as much dif
ference between the well.b bred and ill.bret
human creature whatever pains be ;aker
with their educa,ion) as between wolf
hound and the vies, mongrel cur. Ant
the knowledge Of this great fact ought tt
regulate the education OF our youth snt
the entire conduct Of the nation Raskia
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-07

TREArMRNT OF ENEMIEs There are many
who will endure any hardship, make any
exsrtion, bear any sacrifice, for their friends.
for whom they can never do enough; bui
toward their enemies. they are unkind, i'm
pIacablo and resoutful. The man who hap
injured them, they can never forgive; for
him they have no kindness, but hold him In
contempt. aversion aud neglect. But
Christianity requires Q higher aud more
disintsresied yirtue than this, for il COM
mAnds us 10 be kind to Our enemies.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-07

ns- Official returns show three hundred
and twenty-one killed, ten, hundred aud
fifty-four wounded, and ono hundred and
ffty wounded 10 MeClernand's Division, Of
Fort D0nelson. ,... ........
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-07
Southey's Love Of Books. /.

Having no library within reach, live
upon my own stores. which are, however,
moro ample, perhaps, than were ever before
possessed by one whose whole estate was 10
his inksiand. -.-...-
My days among the dead are passed;
Around mo behold,
Where'er these casual oyos arc cast,
Tho mighty minds Of old
My mover. failing friends are thoy,
With whom converse every day.
With them tako delight in veal,
And seek relief in WOO; "i'
Aud wbiio understand and foel
How much to them o~e,
My checks have often been bedswed
With tears of thoughtful gratitude.
My thoughts a.o with the dead; with them
live 10 long-past years; Fs
Their virtues love, their faults condemn,
Partake their hopes and fears;
And from their lessons seek and find
lnstruction with an humble mind.
My hopos are with tho doad anon
My place with them will be-, E-
And l with tbom shall travel on s..
Through all futurity;
Yot leaving hero name, trust,
That will not perish in the dust.
RoBERT SoUTHEY.
To this may be appropriately added an
extract from q letter Of WOrdsworth's,
dated Jelly. ls4o;
Il ought not to forgot that. two days ago,
went Ovor to soc Mr.. southoy. or rathor
Mrs. Southey. for he is past taking pleas
uro in tho presence Of his friends. He did
not recognize mo ill he was told. Then
his eyes flashed for moment with their
former brightness but he sank into the
state In which ! had found him. patting
with both hands his books sffectionaIely,
like a child. Having attempted In vain to
interest him by q few ObseTVations, took
my leave" .... .... a
Could there be q more affecting instance
of "the ruling passion strong in death =
EVIL INA GINArIoNs. imaginations
are voluntarily entertained. l have no
right TO hang vile pictures around the
chambers OF my brain. No: even in
thought have La right 10 indulge In for
hidden pleasures. All such indulgences
debase the mind. polIute ii. prepare us to
realize in our condue. the wicked imagi-
nation or conception. For are such pic
lures, such impressions upon the tablets
OF the soul ever effaced +? Neral chem
istry has no neu.ralizers that wholly ex-
tract the stain. No graver's tool can ever
wholly abrade il 4; for it is like the image
upon the shield OF Phidiss, craven SO
deep that whatever would remove il
would annihilale the soul itself. II NAV
be covered up. and thus hidden from the
common eye, but reagent will detecl
and expose it.-HorOes Mana.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-07

care. When we reached tho camp Of tho
enemy. the little follow was dead. Il is
nov about two wocks since made my GO.
cape from McCulloch's gra p" ....
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-07

CONTINENTAL MONEY. Losing, in
his Field Book Of the Revolution, gives a
scale of,be depreciation ofthe Continental
money. In January, I777, the paper
currency was at Eve per cent. discount
In July il was at twenty five per cent. dis
count, and before the end Of the year
three dollars in paper would not command
a silver dollar. In i778 the paper cur
iency continued TO depreciate, so that in
April four dollars in paper were equal 10
one in coin. ln September the ratio was
as Eve 10 one. and at the close OF the year
was six and a half 10 one. In 1879 the
depreciation rapidly continued. In Feb
ruary the ratio was eight dollars and a
half of paper to one Of silver. in May il
was twelve to one, in September eighteen
to one, and before the close OF the year a
paper dollar was only worth four cents
In March, 1880, paper dollar was worth
three cents, in May il was worth two cents,
and in December seventy four dollars in
paper was worth one dollar in silver Al
this point the historian stops. tas' .ss
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-07
abe Jeffersonion Democrat
Is ruBLtsasD evERY FRIDAY MoRsISe, AT
CHARD0N, Geauga County, Ohio.
TIE r III S,

O&es directly over The new Sfor, Of IViikias a
htHsy, ~sst side Of tie PEbiie SgRers.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-07

People who like so much 10 talk their
mind. should sometimes try 10 mind their
talk. "a. 1.f.. 4.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-07

For the Jeffersonian Democrat.

tfopoe
The Ann is a white grape, and origi
mated in Newburg. N. Y; an early and
profuse bearer. ripening Sept. 90lh; viii
hang long on the vines without injury
from frost. IL is unequaled for its keep.
ing qualities. and makes excellent raisins.
The fruit from young vines have some
toughness Of pulp. but it disappears as it
acquires age. The punches are large
and loose, the berries large and round !:
color light amber and white; sweet, rich
and vinous flavor not SO acid as Ca
tawba, but sweet TO the center. Inn
proves by remaining on the vines for some
time. and never mildews.
The Cuyahoga is a white grape. and
originated in Euclid. Ohio. few years
ago. Ripens about the middle Of Septem.
Der. Bunches and berries about the
size OF Diana. Perfectly hardy, good
bearer and strong grower. Color Of fruit
greenish white, with yellowish glow.
Thin skin, very transparent. and but little
pulp. sweet and delicious. Thought by
DR.. Kirkland, Of Cleveland, and Baiebam.
Of Columbus, 10 be the best white grape
Of American sorts. Ii is not SO good for
wine as many others, not having sufficient
tartaric acid.
The Alvy is another new kind. coming
into notice, and thought to be equal 10
the best by some fruit men.
The Raab 10 a small, round, purple
grape, very sweet, vinous. fragrant aud
pleasant flavor, hardy and productive ;
thought to be a hybrid Of the Catawba
and Elsingburg. and superior TO either.
The Union Village is magnificent
vine, being gigantic in all its proportions;
vines large and leaves larger than any
other kind. Bunches and berries very
large. round. black, very juicy. thin skin,
good favor. with lew seeds. Fruit unin.
jured by frost, and improves by hanging
long on the vines. Ripens about the
middle OF September. s
The Rcbecca originated a, Hudson, N
Y. IL is a lighi.colored grape, being
light green in the shade, and golden il
the sun. Clusters and berries larger thar
the Diana. and ripen with il, but not SC
\ sweet. The berries are oval, with a ligh
bloom, considerably transparent. juicy
sweet and delicious. No loughness OF
acidiiy in pulp. May be kept long aflel
being gathered. Growth rather slender
and some liable TO mildew; and, for ,hi
reason. Mr.. Prince, OF Long Island .claim
that il is Of foreign origin. A. B. c.
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Tho night after tho fight at Wilson's
Greek, whore Lyon fell, |, was detailed for
guard duty. The hours passed slowly
away. whom nj length the morning light
began to stream along tho eastern sky,
making surrounding objects more plainly
visible. Presently heard drum boat up
the morning call. At first thought I,
camo from tho camp Of the enemy across
the creek but MS listened found that il
came up from the deop ravine; for a few
minutes IL was silent. and then as il became
more light heard il again. listened I;
the sound Of tho drum was familiar 10 mo /;
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The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-02
NOTICE.

Robert Wilson, Plf. In the Sd Judicial
J. G. Martin, Deft. Kansas, within and
for Davis County.
VTHHE above named defendant, ]. G. Martin.
l. will take notice that the said plaintiff.
Robert Wilson, did on the Sth day of March,
1862, file IN the Clerks office OF the aforesaid
court his affidavit, stating that the said J, G.
Martin was nonresident of the State of KaE-
sas, and could not be served with summons
within the jurisdiction of the Court aforesaid,
and that the said Robert Wilson did, on the day
last mentioned, file his petition in the Clerks
Office of the said District Court aforesaid against
the said ]. G. Martin for the sum Of S7l4.07
with interest from the Goth day of February,
1861, for money loaned by plaintiff to defen-
dant, at his instance aud request, on the Goth
day Of February, 1861, payable en- demand,
setting forth that said amount is due, that
demand has been made, but is wholly unpaid.
That the said J. G. Martin is hereby notified
that an order of attachment has been issued in
this action, and that by virtue of said order
the Sheriff of said County of Davis has attached
the following real estate, as the property of
the said ]. G. Martin, to-wit: east half of south
west quarter Of section FIVE, the north half Of
northwest quarter of section eight in township
twelve, range five east, also, lot two Of section
one township twelve range FIVE east of the
sixth principal meridian in Kansas. said land
lying ana situate in Davis county, State of
Kansas The said J. G.. Martin is notified that
he is required to answer or demur to the said
petition on or before the 2Sth day of July, 1862
or said petition will be taken as true, and
judgment rendered accordingly, and said prop
erty sold to satisfy said judgment and costs of
suits. ROBERT WILSON,
By J. r. MCCLURE, his Attorney.
Attest, II. D. Mobley, District Clerk.
Junction, June 5, 1862 Printers fee, $50.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-02
Notice.

To all whom it may concern: Notice is
hereby given, that whereas, Henry Kinderdick
traded pair Of oxen TO William McNeal for
a sorrel mare, which, said sorrel mare was
claimed as stolen property, and taken by Ed
win Piilsbury from said Henry Kinderdick,
therefore, on oath of said Henry Kinderdick.
a pair of red oxen, bnt said William McNeal,
not being found within the county, now this Is
to notify said William McNeal to appear before
me at my Office on the head Of Lyons Creek to
try right and title to said cattle, the 9TH day
of August next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
Claim Of defendant. for oxen, SG2, damages.
SD, and costs CT Court. Given under my hand
this 9th day of July, 1862
MINER CAWKINS.
n303t Justice of the Peace.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-02
SHERIFFS SALE.

State of Kansas, Davis County, IS.
Notice is hereby given that will offer for sale
at public auction at the door of the Court House
in Junction City, Davis county, Kansas, on the
25th day of August, A. D. 1862. at or about
2 o'clock ?. NJ. of said day the following
real estate, with the tenements thereon
to-wit: Lot number four, in block number
II, with a stone dwelling house thereon 40
by 20 feet in size, with stone kitchen attached
thereunto, Is by - feet in size. Appraised at
two thousand four hundred and seventy five
dollars; said property will be sold as the prop
erty Of Casper Buntley, by virtue of an order Of
sale in favor of William Millman and Herman
Esterhouse, issued by the Clerk of the Third Dis
trict Court of the county of Davis, with others
attached, and against Casper Buntley. Said
property will be sold to the highest bidder for
cash in hand to satisfy said order of sale.
Given under my hand this the 10Th day Of July
1862. II. T. GERRY, Sheriff.
By A. W. CALLEN, Under Sheriff.
n39 Ct Printers Fee, $1,000
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William Il. Mackey, Pl'ff, ! In the District
VS.. SCOurt, Third
De Witt C. Stevenson. DIT. Judicia l Dis

De Witt C.Stevenson, DIT. Judicial Dis
trict, Davis County, State of Kansas.
YNHE SAID De Writ C. STEVENSON WILL
l. take notice that on the 9TH day Of July,
A. n. 1862. the said William, H. Mackev caused
to be filed in the Office of the Clerk Of the Dis.
trict Court for Davis County. state Of Kansas
his petition against the said Dewitt C. Ste
venson for the sum of $4,000, for the price
and value of a horse. sold and delivered by
the said Mackey to the said Stevenson, and
that the said William H. Mackey has also
fled with his said petition his affidavit stating
that that the said Dewitt C. Stevenson was .
non resident Of The State of Kansas. The
said Dewitt C. Stevenson is also notified that
an order Of attachment has been issued in
this case, and that the following real estate
has been attached SIS the property Of the de-
iendant: the north half of the north east
quarter, and the north half Of the north half
OF the south half of the northeast quarter of
section twenty, in township twelve, range FIVE
east OF the sixth principal meridian, said land
being and lying in Davis county, and State of
Kansas. The said Dewitt C. Stevenson il
required to answer or demur to the said ne.
tition on or before the Goth day Of Septem.
Der, A. d, 1862, or said petition will be taken
as true, aud judgment rendered accordingly.
WILLIAM H. MACKEY.
B. F. Perkins, Pii'. Atty u397,sl6.0O