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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-11-10

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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-08-19
Death Of Major Gen. McPherson :.

The possession OF Atlanta was pur.
chased by the life OF one Of the ablest and
most successful Of our general comma and
ers--Major Gen James B. Mcpherson.
lie was killed on Friday morning, before
The attack of the enemy on bis lines, HE
forces holding the line Of railroad from
Decatur. He bad gone forward TO recon-
noitre, and was some distance in front OF
bis iorces--in fact was in advance OF his
stafl--wben be ie!l by a ball from rebel
sharpshoo,ef. To him the rebels gave all
the credit Of the Sherman expedition
through Mississippi, and acknowledge
him TO bel dashiDg, talented and intrepid
general, and ore who gave promise Of a
more brilliant future. He occupies no
inferior niche in Federal army estimation.
Althoug h only thrty.fve years old, be
has left reputation for skillIul general
ship, which officers Of forty years expert.
ence might have cnvied. Since the com
mencement of the present campaign, his
corps has been in conslan. and arduous
service, and il is hard that its adored lead.
er shonld be cut down while about to en-.
ter upon the enjoyment of all his labors,
and while in sight OF the city for which be
has for two months so skillfully maueuv-
RED and gallantly battled.
General Mcpherson was born in San.
dusky county, Ohio. in November, 1923.
He graduated at West Point, first in his
class, in 1858. Shortly ai,elward in the
same yearahe was assistant instructor oI
practical military engineering at Wes,
Point, and was engaged on the defenses
Of New York barbor aud the imp,o
ments OF the Hudson river from / 854 tc
1857 He was next. charged with the
construction OF For, Delaware in The early
par; Of 1857, and with that OF the forti.
cations in San Francisco Bay, together
with military surveys from January, 1858,
tn August, 1861. In 1861 he was put
in charge of the deiences of Boston har-
Dor. He was appointed aid de- camp to
General Halleck, November l2, 1861
and was Chief engineer Of the Army of the
Tennessee in The expeditions against
Forts Henry and Doneson, in the opera.
/ tons up the Tennessee river, and in the
battle Of Shiloh. In 1869 he was pgair
appointed Abide camp 10 Gen. Halleck
with the rank OF Colonel, and was on hi.
staff during the operations near Corintb
In October be was promoted 10 the posi-
ton Of Major General of volunteers, ant
with his troops reached Corinth on the
i4ih OF Oc,ober. He subsequently, served
IN Granite campaign as corps commander
with distinction in lbe operations against
| Wick sbura Wh~- Gov o.~-. L-------
commander Of The District OF Mississippi,
be commandakat Vicksburg. His com.
mand was afterwards joined TO General
Sherman's department. when he dis,in-
guisbed himself once more. He stood in
the highest favor with Gen. Grant, owing
TO his soundness of judgment and energy
of action. With Sherman he was not sec
ond 20 any one, but might be deemed hl'
most reliable General, both in advice and
execution. ......
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-08-19
A Singular Incident.

Twenty years ago q gentleman Of this city
resolved to remove out West. and started
for his destination. In New York be stop
ped at second class hotel, and while there
was robbed of his purse, containing some
two thousand dollars in gold In the course
of bis peregrinations he was successful. and
had forgotten all about his loss, having ac.
cumulaIed a handsome property. When
the war broke out he was too ole to enlist,
but, feeling patriotic, he offered his services
to Gen. Logan and acted as quartermaster
to a brigade. One night, on a march, the
army arrived at small town in Northern
Alabama, and, according to orders, he took
possession of the inn for general headquar-
ters. While talking with the landlord, he
discovered that he formerly kept hotel in
New York, and upon pressing his inquiries,
found that he was the identical landlord OF
the house in which he mad been robbed. 10
the cousse of the evening he arranged a
mock court-martial, and brought the land
lord before it, charging him, among other
things, with the robbery Much to bis sur
prise, tho landlord confessed the robbery,
and he had bis choice to restore the money
or die at sunrise. The man received his
principal, and oil the interest the landlord
could afford TO pay. in gold. which the gen
tleman invested in u. S. 7-30 notes. Bos
ton Courier.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-08-19
Ohlo's Quota.

The quota of Ohio under the new call,
which 10 based on the revised enrolment, is
50.792. The quota of the 18th District is
1892. The Columbus Journal says that on
the frs, day Of May last Ohio was entitled
she has sent IS ,7Bs me6 n 6nfe fa me nerd Tor one
hundred days, and the time of these will be
credited, ,.amounting to 9,056 men for one
year; in all. Ohio's credit on these two items
will oe 20, 800 men
To this are to bo added the enlistments
since May lst. and the representative re-
cruits. The Journal further SAYS:
To state summarily the result of our ex-
animation 10 regard to this question, we
think it may be safely affirmed that Ohio, at
the date of the last call, was at least twenty
five thousand ahead of oil demands upon
her. There can remain, then, but about
twenty five thousand men to be raised in the
entire State under that call. With the mea-
sures already in a forward state of progress
in many portions of the State for stimulat-
ing recruiting 1t home by the offer of local
boupties, the probable re-eutrance into SER
vice os numbers of veterans discharged this
summer, and the regulations to be immedi-
ately enforced for recruiting in the rebel
States, there can be no doubt that prompt
aud vigorous efforts can secure every man
REQUIRED, before the fifth day of September.
An order from Provost Marshal General
FRY, received at Columbus, announces that
no more premiums will hereafter be paid by
the Government for the procuraticn OF re.
cruits.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-08-19
PERSEVERE.

I'd not give up!-bo! grim despair
Should never forge chain for me,
Whilst thus breathod nv native air,
Within land Of libertyl-
No. bastard we're that soul that covers.
Within free born land like ours.
Id oot give upl though every fruwu
That Fortunss face is wont to wear.
Should rob me Of the small renown
That may have been my humble share
Should thwart my every wish aud will
Fortune, through all, Id WOO the still
Shame on the weak and craven heart,
That bows beneath each transient sorrow
Without the Dervo TO pluck the dart,
Aud greet the sunrise Of the morrow
Without tho will-for will is power
To pluck tho .horn and Gull tho flower!
For what. to man, is manhood given?
For what bis varied powers Of m ind:
For what bis every hope Of Heaven,
When ear,h's fair gifts have been resigned
If not to bravo misiortupes thrall,
And rise superior 10 them all!
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-08-19
New Constitution of Louisiana.

The new constitution Of Louisiana is
published in the New Orleans Era Of July
27lh. 1t is included in one hundred and
ffly.lour articles, under fourteen titles,
and, like other western states, provides for
the election Of Governor once in iouI
years only and representatives biennially
The Judges are 10 be appointed by thu
Governor and Senate. The constitution o
1859 is superseded, and all causes in li'iga
lion transferred 10 courts under the new
constitution. One title is specially de
voted 10 the government of the city o
New Orleans In case Of the Insolvency
of bank, its bil.bolders shall have pref
erence OF other creditors. Ignorance o
any language other than the English is tt
be no disqualification for Office. Taxa
lion is TO be equal and uniform, and al
income tax is authorized; also an excise
Tor professions. a..
A department Of Internal Improve
ments is created, under charge of state
en- gneer; and the state may be dis!rictet
for Commissioners OF Improvements.
No appropriation can be granted fo1
private schools, but all legislative ai6
must be given TO the public schools.
The vote on the adoption Of The consti
tu.ion will be taken on the first Monday
oil September next.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-08-19

DICKENS AND THAcKERAY.-The Christ
ian Examiner, in an admirable essay on
the Patience OF Hope relates the follow
ing curious and suggestive incident:
Charles Dickens sat in his chamber in
London, in the full flush oi the fame of his
'Pickwick Papers He was preparing
another story 10 be published, as all his
great works were, in numbers, with Illus
lratious. One day a man came in and
said: have come, sir, TO ask you to look
at some sketches. l want TO be the artist
for your new book. The young author
glanced over them, and then said-kindly,
we are sure--l think you will not do.
The psn went away; worked faithfully
along both with pencil and pen; wrote
little books, papers for public journals
whatever came in his way. Years passed;
be was still known 10 those only that are
familiar with the second rate names in the
London literary circles. One day he car
ried great bundle Of manuscript TO a
publisher, with proposals to print it. 1t
was refused. Finally, another ventured
on it, and the world was full of wonder
over the story of Vanity Fair The
M ost popular author had from that day a
divided kingdom.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-08-19

CRops IN THE NoRTHwEsTERN STATES.
From large number of reports sent
by the agents OF Wheeler and Wilson's
Sewing Machine TO the general agent OF
that company in Chicago, circular has
been made up respecting the crops OF The
present season in the northwestern states,
namely Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan
Iowa, Illinois and Indiana. There are
about hundred and fifty Of the reports,
embracing most Of the principal places in
these states. The crops seem TO have
been somewhat diminished by the drought.
and the wheat has suffered in particular
manner by the depredations OF the chinch
bug. In few places the wheat crop is
total failure, in others II is bali the usu'
al quantity. in others il is equal to the av-
erage. Hay in some places yleies very
light crop. The rains which began 10
fail ON the 9th of this month, after long
drought. have revived the Indian corn.
which everywhere locks promising. OF
notatoes. buckwheat and sorghum, the
crops promise to be fair.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-08-19

Way THE REBELS ARE CALLED JoHNNIEs
In 1861 the Federal soldiers called tht
rebels Secesh; in 1852, Conteds; in 1868
Grepbacks, aud in 1864 they call then
Johnnes. A correspondent gives US tho
following information about tho origin o.
the last named sodriQuet; ..
The name of Johnny originated in 9
quarrel between couple Of pickots, which
began by tho Federal telling the rebel thai
they (the rebels) depended on England on
getting out of this scrape, which the rebe
denied emphatically, saving they were able
to scrape themselves out of it. One word
brought on an other, until the Federal said
his opponent was no better tnan Johnny
Bull ANYHOW; the rebel swore he would
shoot Yank If be called him Johnny Bull
again. The quarrel was stopped by ano.
ther picket, and they soon cooled down. but
tho rebel kept mutteripg I'd as soon be
called niger as Johnny Bull
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-08-19
Foreknowledge Of Death,

"Mama," said a small tiny voice, from a
low. white couch by the open window, "do
the angels love music:"
YES, darling; why do YOU ask?'
| Because, mama, love the angels, and
want to sing with them. You sing 80 sweet
ly, dear mama; please sing that pretty hymn
you sang last night"
How do you know that you love the an.
! gels. Jamie, since you have never seen one:"
"Ob, yes. have seen them, mama.
have seon them while was sleeping"
Tell me about them, darling" said the
mother 10 trembling voice, bending near.
or to the little sufferer.
"Ob, mama, they are so beautiful; they
had such beautiful wings. with gold stars
sprnkled over them, said Jamie.
you were dreaming. my child"
Yes, mama; last night dreamed l saw a
pretty white lilly, growing on the margin
of little brook in the meadow. But the
cold winds came, and blew and tossed me
about and would not let me rect. some.
times the water would get muddy and
angry looking; then it would rise, and throw
large waves over me. And mama" be con-
,inued, his beautiful angel eyes filing with
tears, 'the muddy waves spoiled my pretty
whito leaves. was so sorry about it that
l cried. Then all at once while was weep
ing, heard the sweetest music; the sun
! sbone out 80 bright, and the sky was so
pretty and bright, wept because nv pret-
ty white leaves were soiled and madGy.-
After while an angel flew down from the
bright blue clouds. Oh, it was such bcau-
tiful angel mama, with such soft eyes snd
glttoriDg wings! II came and stooped over
me- and looked at my white leaves so sor.
rowfuily. Then it said 10 soft sweet voice
Poor little Lily the cold blasts and cruel
waves will hurt you if you stay here. See,
they have already ruined your pretty white
where there are no cold winds and cruel
waves:' l was yer. glad to get away, for
l was so weary, and the noise OF the waves
would not let mo rest; SO / told the bright
angel that would go If you could 90 with
inc. Then the angel, smiled so sweetly, and
| said "sbe will come after while; le: us 90
and wait for her" Then, D,::mammajust as the
angel reached forth its hand to take me, l
awoko and found bad been dreaming
Bnt why do you weop, mamma? Was net
that a pretty dream!"
"Yes, jamie" sobbed the weeping mother
"Now, mamma, will you sing for the an
gels:"
"Yes, love" And the heart broken moth
or tried to sing. while the tears fell thick
and fast on tho low bed.
Mamma, dear mamma" suddenly ex.
claimed the dying child, IL see the angel
now; it has come to take me away. Good
BY G, mamma: kiss me; am going to wait
for you." :,
The lovely blue eyes closed; a sweet smile
rested upon the pale lips, and the white
llily was at rest. where the cold winds and
cruel waves of this world could harm il nc
more.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-08-19
WHOLE NO. 762.
Our Ships Of War Abroad Frenclinen
taking Lessons from Yankees.

From late foreign correspondence Of the
Eastern dailies we gleam some matters of
interest. The gallant exploit of the Kedr.
sage, in so quickly sinking the Alabama,
has set the naval powers of Europe agop
especially the Frouch. When the Kear.
sage returned to Cherbourg, after the ac.
tioG, she was beset by visitors, scientific and
curious, anxious to view the ship aud the
guns which bad With so little ceremony
cleared the ocean of tho formidable mis-.
chief. worker. Among commission of
French artillery officers who requested per-
mission to visit her. a correspondent states
there came gentleman toewbom great def
erence was paid, and who listened TO tho
explanations giveu by our ofiicers with pro-
found attention. After the communication
had been mado TO the French officers
through the medium of an Interpreter. IL
was found that the above mentioned distin-
Ruisbed visitor spoke English perfectly we'll
but no sign was made whereby his rank was
betrayed. AS bis physioguemy, however, 10
one not easily mistaken, 1T soon came to be
known that the gentleman was no less a
parsonage than the French Emperor him.
self.
The same correspondent further Says
"The French officers were greatly inter-
ceteu III tnB e4hmlHhtlOU Ol TUG hearSHgeS
great guns, and after politely requesting
permission, took out their measures and
took accurate dimensions of the various
parts of the armament. Orders hava been
given for the construction of two vessels
or the model of the Kearsage, which is now
at Cherbourg, tho latter vessel having gone
on q cruise TO the Channel"
| Some idea of the sensation created among
the people by the fight, may be gained by
! the following extract:
"Disderi, celebrated Partisan photograph
or, took an excellent likeness of the captain,
copies of which were exhibited in all tho
print shop windows on the Boulevards. A
picture of tho fight between the Alabama
and Kearsage. taken by we'll known ma
riDe painter, M. Duand Burger. which ia
to be seon IN Goupi's window, Boulevard
Montmartre, is almost as great a success as
the real spectacle Crowds are collected
before it all day. and until late hour in
the evening. 1t represents the Alabama
just in the act Of going down, while the VIC
torious flag is flying from the Kearsage's
mast head. By the by it is not generally
known that the last shot from the Alabama
cut away the halyurds by which the flag was
secured to the mast Of the Kearsage, and
freeing its folds to the wind, conveyed
the intelligence of the victorious result 20
our anxious countrymen, who were watch
ing the combat from the shore.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-08-19
Kind Words.

Ask YOUR own heart dear reader, how
many times has ssme kind encouraging
word of advice dropped mamma like, into
your hungering soul, and inspired you to
Try once again to accomplish the task you
were :about to relinquish. Mother deal
gently with that erriDg child. Oh. judge
her not too harshly. unkindness will only
cause her little feet to wander farther into
the forbidden paths; when one loving word
would put those little arms around your
neck, and amid tears and sobs she would
confess her fault aud claim tho forgivipg
kiss. Father! do not by coldness and ap-
parent Indifference, build up barrier be.
tween you and your childIen's hearts. Do
not say that their little joys and sorrows are
beneath your notice; they comprise child
hoods little world, and are of as much con-
sequence to them as your moro mature
years. Look upon your own experience
remember when you were little child, how
pleasant was the smile which proclaimed
your task we'll done--and oh, deal gently
with your child, for the cares and. responsi'
blites incident to life will surely come
Ward them off as long as you can, and when
old age shalt have overtaken your steps,
and YOU be deprived, 10 great measure,
from taking an active part. in the drama OF
life, then the child who claims your guild
ance now will delight to be your protector,
and to render the remainder of your life
happy. r.,
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-08-19

THE oRLD.-There is more sunshine
than rain, more joy than pain moro love
than hate, and more smiles than tears IN this
bright world OF ours. Those who say 10
the contrary we would not choose tor our
companions or friends. Tho good heart,
the tender feelings,and the pleasant d'sposl'
tions, make smiles, love and sunshine every
where. A word spoken pleasantly is large
spot of sunshine on the sad heart who
has not seen its effecIsf smile is ike the
bursting out of the sun behind cloud to
man who is grief-stricken. The tear of al
fection, how bright it shines along tho dark
path of life. A thousand gems make milky
way on earth, more glorious than the glo-
rlous clusters over our heads.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-08-19
"Kind words will never die."

woman's wit will often find the key where
mans boasted wisdom fails.
When is a vessel smaller than bonnet
When it is cap sized
When is an umbrella like person eonva'
lesceut !! When II is re cOrered.
|. Why is q vine like soldier Because il
is listed and trained, and has ten-drills and
shoots.
Greatness Of mind is always compassion
ate.
Whoever is honorable and candid, honest
and courteous, is u tue gentleman "ne'oer
learned or unlearned. rich or poor
Large license is accorded to beauty
Every woman can be ssucy IT che pieases,
but not if she dspleases.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-08-19
IT canno. be too strongly impressed upon

IT cannot be too strongly impressed upon
benefit to acquire knowledge. No man can
succeed in this age of the world if he re-
mains in ignorance. After having learned
to read, the young of both soxes should be-
gin to collect libraries of their own. A late
writer has we'll said:
Begin with single book and when you
find or hear of a frst-rate book, obtain it j!
you eau. After while, get another as you
are able, and be sure to read it, Take the
best care of your books; and, in this way,
when you are men you will have good libra
ries in your head as we'll as on your shelves
The young person who begins thus, Will be
prepared for a useful life.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-08-19

A celebrated Oxford scholar, who profes.
ses an Indifference to music, was once asked
what be thought of an orchestra which had
been performing grand overture. He re-
piled that he was only impressed "by the
wonderful condolences Of the hddlers' OIL
bows"
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-08-19
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

JAMES BREWER,
Bread & Biscuit Baker & COnfectioner,
One door south of the Courthouse, Chardon, o.
All kinds Of temperate drinks kept constantly
on hahd 760tf
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-08-19

MURRAY a. CANFIELDS,
Bankers, Chardon, Ohio Office secend door
south of Ayres Store. Buy and sell N. Y, Ex.,
500 Coupons, Gold and Silver. 743w,l
THRASHER, DURFEE g. HATHAWAY,
Attorneys e. CounseIIOrs at Law, Char.
don, Ohio. Will give prompt attention to bust
ness entrusted TO their care, in Geauga and other
counties. Office first door south OF the Court
III ouse up stairs 5lStf
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-07-13

vote for him they vote to approve and continue all
the corruptions Of the forage" system which we
have exposed. The State already has an immense
debt and those expenditures which are actually me-;
essary in time of are increasing it every day,
but an economical, fair and honest management OF
the affairs Of the State would save millions to the
people; and let every nan who desires reform vote
against the corrupt set now in office. why shouio
these officers of Gov. Vance he fed by the State
Are they more entitled to forage" than other peo-
pie? Certainly not and it is the duty of every
prominent man to put his his seal OF condemnation
on such vile corruption Mr. Holden was opposed
to these stall federate abuses two years ago, and ne
IS opposed to them now-he denounced them then,
and he denounces them now-and if elected be is
pledged to reform all existing abuses. Ii elected
Mr. Holden will bring the administration OF public
affairs back to that economy, frugaty and simple
lty which formerly characterized it, and thus save
millions to the State in the way of forage"
We tell the people we have stated facts IN these
papers-we have laid bare the running sore-we
have exposed the corrnptons of men in office and
explained the outrages being practiced upon the
laboring masses in this matter of "forage," and
it is for them to go to the polls and administer
to these stall federate ogarchs rebuke from which
they never will recover. These abuses have multi
piled and increased under Vance, and if reelected
they will still continue. He has now more attend
ants aids clerks messengers and followers around
him than am Governor ever had on this continent,
and constantly pigeon holes are being made for
new favorites -Progress.