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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-05-27
Our Resources.

Robert j. Walker contributes 10 the May
number of the Continental, the fifth letter
of bis series on "Amercan Finances and Re-
sources" containing number of elaborate
statistics which show how far in advance of
the slave are the free States. By way of re-
capitulation, Mr.. Walker concludes as fol.
lows:
It is thus demonstrated by the official sta
tistics of the census of the United States,
from l790 to 1860, that the total annual
product of the Free States per capita ex-
ceeds that of the Slave States largely, moro
than two to one, and, including commerce,
very nearly three to one. As regards odu.
cation. also, We soc that the ratio In favor
of the Free States is more than four to one
in 1850, A. IL TO II. 23) and. in 1860, more
than five to one e. IL TO II. 06.) And even
as regards agricultural products, we have
seen that those of the Free States were
81 ,527, ,675, 900 per annum, and Of the Slave
States only 1862, ,354,0 900. The value Of tho
lands Of the Free States was S25. 10 per
acre; of the Slave States only $40. 46 per
acre the product of the improved lands OF
the Free States was @26. 5S per acre, and
the Slave States Sll. SO, while. per copiia,
the result was $l3l. 4S to $40. 81.
These facts prove how much greater the
crops of tho Slave States would bo, if their
farms (including cotton) were cultivated by
free labor. 1t is also thus demonstrated
how completely the fertile lands Of the South
are exhausted and reduced in value by slave
culture. Having thus proved, deductively,
the ruinous effects of slavery, i will proceed
in my next letter, indnctivoiy, to exhibit the
causes which have produced these remarka-
bio results"
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-05-27

ENCOUNTER WITH MAD BULL-Mr. John
Warren, man of 81 years of age, living 10
the town of Serena, had narrow escape
from being gored to death by young bull
on the morning of the 10th inst. Going in.
to his COW yard the bull made rush at him
and threw him down with bis horns two or
three times, when Mr.. W. managed to catch
him by ono of the fore legs and threw him
down. He then caught him by the nose,
and by main strength held him fiat on bis
side. He thon drew q jack knife from bis
pocket, but dared not release his hold upon
the bull while be opened it. A young lady
living in the family bearing him call just
then appeared and opened tho knife; and
with this, although quite dull, cut tho en-
raged animals throat. 1t was narrow es.
cape, and but few men would have had the
nerve and good management to get oct of
SO bad scrape so easily. But as the Scotch
engineer said Of the bull and locomotive, it
was bad for the BULL '-Oia,oa Republican.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-05-27
For the JefIersonian Democ rat.
LINES.

Composed by Henry J. Warner, on Me De.
pdrture Of he 4ist Regiment from Cieve.
land, after Re. enlistment.
AS the train moves away some lingcr opress
The hand of friend, who their feelings express
BY tears, that unbdden course down DER the
cheek,
While the feelings Of soul are too full to speak
Our memory will finger on cottage and hall,
And laces that greeted and welcomed us all
With sadness we leave thee, our own happy home,
But we'll think Of thee oft, as onward we roam.
We love thee, dear city, where soldiers may find
Their couniry's supporters both loyal and kind,
We thank thee for aid from the ladies'ia fair hands,
Which give joy and comfort to m any a band.
Your nids have done much to ease sorrow and
pain,
And cheer up the heart Of the soldier again;
Inspired with new courage, he meets tho dread
foe,
Though mid conflict he knows he soon may lie
low
Dear friends, II you cheer us while laboring here,
Success to our banuer we soon will make clear ;
While fighting for freedom, Ills not without you
Our army comprises the citizens, too.
When some festival brims, with mirih, and gay
sport,
And exquisite Joy, the grand company court,
Then give us one thought aud tear gently shed.
In friendly remembrance of Freedoms brave
dead.
Sing songs of some battle where ireemcn fell
fast,
Where hours of great anguish by wounded were
passed,
And tho groans of the suffering words canno
express,
Though the stors and the stripes rode through
with success
Lot those who had friends who ieli on the field
Know that Providence uidcs, 10 God we must
yield
when We lie on the field, IN death to repose,
We die for our country, to vanquish its foes.
Then farewell to Cleveland, farewell to dear
home,
Farewell to loved country, while with strangers
woroam,
| May wo meet you again when peace Is restored
And revol in pleasures he North can afford.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-05-27
CHARDON, ,GEAUGA COUNTY. OHIO. FRIDAY MAY N 1864.

would hurry on to Fredericksburg. The
Geauga National Guards arc still at John.
sons Island, and likoly will serve their time
out tbero.
Tho news thus far from Gen. Gran. and
tho Potomac Army, is glorious. Slowly but
surely the great anaconda is drawing Ia Its
folds around the doomed Rebel Capital,
and. ore many days, Richmond will fall, the
"back.bouo' of the Rebellion DO broken, and
the Union soon restored. God grant this
fcrven. prayer of great and patriotic peo.
pie. aud allow us no longer to be deceived
by our EYES AND EARS.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-05-27

A Coon CoMpARIsoN.--One Of the New
York papers compares the publisher Of .
newspaper, who allows his papers to 60 to
all parts of the country before getting paw
for them, to farmer who would sell bis
wheat on credit. and not more than sin
gle bushel to any person. II any farmer
will try the experiment of distributing the
proceeds of his labor over two or three coun-
ties, with an occasional busbel or two, to far
distant States, for one year. we will guar
antee that be will never after that years OK
perience ask publisher to supply bin with
q paper year or two without the pay for q.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-05-27

TRY this some of you .-Fasten pail or
key to string, and suspend it to your fn-
ger and thumb. and the nail will osclllste
Ike pendulum. Let somo one place bis
open hand under the nail, and it will change
to circular motion. Then let third per-
son place bis hand upon your shoulder, and
the nail becomes ID moment stationary.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-05-27

The celebrated Dean Swift, in preaching
an assize sermon, was severe upon lawyers
for pleading against their conscience. After
dinner a young lawyer said some severe
things against the clergy, and added that he
did not doubt, were the devil to die, per.
son might be found to preach the funeral
sermon.
"Yes, said Swift, ~ would. and sive the
devil bis due, as did his children this
morning"
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-05-27

A GERMAN agriculturist says, that before
he plants bis potatoes he washes them in
chloride water and dries them in the sun.
He says that this has saved them from po.
tato disease during several years.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-05-27

CAN you tell me Bill how it is that roos-
ter always keeps bis festhers sleek and
smooth"
"No," said Bill.
swell, no always carries his comb with
him."
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-05-27

The following stanza on the marriage Of
Reuben Wise with Matilda Chevis, is OK,
ceedingly well told and witty
AT length she seized tho profered prize,
CA happy one believe us,)
For matrimony made her Wise
Before she was Miss Cheevis.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-05-27
TERMS.

Office on the West Side OF the Public Square
directly over wilkins e. Kelley's Store.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22
Sentiments of the Soldiers.

The Lancaster E1PrcsS makes an extract
from late letter of 1t NJ Boring, a worthy
officer of the 18th V, V, to friend in
that city. 1t expresses the general sentl-
ments of the soldiers:
"The result of the late election is source
of great satisfaction to us, and assure you
that the old 10Th will roll up such a vote for
Abe and Andy as will astonish the Copper
heads of Lancaster. We can't call these
men Democrats, for the reason that they are
not Democrats. They are traitors, too cow
ardly to uphold their cause and its princi-
pies by coming boldly into field and should
ering their muskets alongside of their more
manly brethern-the rebel soldiers. Party
strife in this hour of our country's peril, we
as soldiers despise and abominate, and we
regard those who participate in this, after
the fashion Of the Coppcrheads, as specula-
ting in the blood OF the country's stay and
support, her patriotic army and navy. Though
we may not fully endorse some of the meas
measures of President Lincoln, yet we feel
and know that in the general administration
of his affairs no man could have done better,
and we mean that he shall remain at the
helm of our ship of state until we have safely
weathered the storm of rebellion
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22
Thoughts for the Times.

Who stole the Indian Trust Bonds?-
Pretended Democrats.
Who carried off the guns from the Nor
thern to the Southern States? Pretend
ed Democrats.
Who rebelled because they failed to
carry an election? Pretended Democrats.
Who ired on Fort Sumpter? Pretend
ed Democrats.
Who made war on the Government? ?
Pretended Democrats.
Who threatened to capture Washing.
ton? Pretended Democrats.
Who sympathized with traitors7 Pre-
tended Democrats.
Who denounced the Proclamation of
President Lincoln calling out forces to re-
sist them? Pretended Democrats.
Who now clamor for peace which is
equivalent to acknowledging the South
ern Confederacy? Pretended Democrats.
Who favor the breaking up of the
Union formed by our fathers? Pretended
Democrats.
Who got up riot in New York in Or
der to aid the rebels when they invaded
Pennsylvania? Pretended Democrats.
Who are the enemies of good Govern
ment? Pretended Democrats.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22
a Significant Incident.

The following incident occurred on
board the Mary Powell, few days since,
while on her way to New York:
a crippled soldier of the army of the
Potomac, while engaged in selling like
nesses of distinguished men of the coun-
try, paused before group of gentlemen,
and requested them to purchase. Hold
ing up package Of his pictures, he
named those Of Lincoln, Grant, Burn
side, Hancock and others,
"Have you the likeness of General
Humbug p interrogated one of the group,
evidently intending an indiscriminate
slur upon incompetent Generals.
"Yes," coolly replied the veteran, as
he for moment fumbled his cards, and
held before the inquirer's face the like
ness of Geo. B. Mcclellan.
The bystanders were not slow in see
ing the point intended, and were con-
vulsed with laughter, while the soldier
added:
"Its a good thing for US soldiers to
have General we can be proud Of
General Grant never spends his time in
making demonstrations against wooden
cannon, camping his men in deadly
swamps, and in masterly retreats. Give
us Generals who will fight, and the boys
will stand by them"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22
Think of It.

While the Copperbeads are crying out
in behalf of the South and Slavery, hear
what General CAN'T, a native of the South
says =
sour people have right, God knows,
to be sick of slavery, and they are sick
of it. Oh so sick. They can point to
desolated homes, devastated fields, forsa-
ken fresides, and smoking villages. as a
monument of slavery. They turn from
with loathing indescribable. Bat ~hite
ace scIto are so much Interested pray for
deEioerance from tie curse, there as a
,neaking party IN the North ,oho aeould
force as to keep this curse aoith as.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22
Past and Euture.

The first plank in the Chicago platform
declares ''that in the future, as in the
PAST, we will adhere with unswerving f.
deity to the Union," &C. In the light
of the history of the past four years, this
reads very much like a joke. Dare the
party refer to its "past' fidelity to the
Union? The people have not forgotten
that the "past' history Of the Democrat
ic party is associated with the treason of
Jefferson Davis, who prated much more
loudly than his modern disciples of his
devotion to the Union, while he was plot.
ting its overthrow. The "past" indeed
If we are called upon to judge of the fu-
ture" Of the Democratic party by the
"past," we shall have rebellion inaugu-
rated upon Northern soil, if the mechan.
les and men Of toll do not, in November,
kneel and lick the feet of Davis and his
arch conspirators, by endorsing the Chi.
cago platform Until the Democratic
party can wipe out of existence the trea.
son Of Breckenridge, Mason, Slidel, Ben.
iamin, and their co-laborers In the cause
of treason, it would be well to avoid all
illusions to the "past" We do not de-
sire repetition of the Unionism of the
"past." The people have had enough Of
the devotion to the Union that fluids it!
only expression in the murder of our faith
ers, sons, and brothers upon the battle
field, for no other offence than that the
Democratic party Of the "past," was de.
termined to ignore the doctrine that the
majority shall rule.
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NO.. 81.

emily die of dysentery induced by eating
raw blackberries. In that event the road
to peace would be single and easy for the
South, as Mr.. Pendleton would not be
the man to throw any untoward obstacles
in the way, even though peace meant The
destruction of our nationality, and the
possible subjugation of the North to
Southern traitors. We give the hint for
what it Is worth. It is at least worth
thinking about, between now and Novem-
Der, as accident might work the same re-
suits as design, and General Mcclellan
does not enjoy any immunity from the
chances Of life and death.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22

sD@ A good joke, says the Syracuse
Standard, is related of Miss g., laugh
ter-loving, good natured lass, who was
spending the afternoon with neighbor,
and during supper, the conversation
turned on hens, eggs, &C., during which
Miss G. observed "that their hens lay
scarcely any eggs, and she couldn't tell
the reason" "Why," observed Mr. p
"my hens lay very well; | go out amongst
them almost every day, and get eggs. =
"My gracious". was the instant rejoln.
der; 81 wish you would come over and
run with our hens spell I'm sure faith.
er would pay you well for your trouble" T"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22
ON THE CHICAGO SURRENDER.
BY BAYARD TAYLOR.

What! hoist the white flag when our tri
umph is nigh!
What! crouch before Treason! make Free
dom lie!
what spike all our guns when the foe is at
bay!
And the rags of his black banner dropping
away!
Tear down the strong name that our nation
has won,
And strike her brave bird from hls home IN
the sun
Hes coward who shrink's from the lift OF
the sword;
He's a traitor who mocks at the sacrifice
poured:
Nameless and homeless the doom that should
blast
The knave who stands idly till peril is past,
But he who submits when the thunders have
burst
And victory dawns, is of towards the worst
Is the old spirit dead! Are we broken and
weak,
That cravens so shamelessly lift the white
cheek
To court the swift insult, nor blush at the
blow,
The tools of the Treason, the friends of the
foe!
See! Anarchy smiles at the Peace which
they ask,
And the eyes of Disunion flash ou: through
the mask
Give thanks, We brave boys, who by vale
and by crag
Bear onward, unfaltering, our noble old flag,
Strong arms of the Union, heroes living and
dead,
For the blood of your valor is uselessly shed!
No srldier's green laurel is promised you
here,
But the white rag of f"sympathy'' softly shall
cheer
And you, We war martyrs, who preach from
your graves
How captives are nursed by the masters of
slaves,
Or. living, still Ilnger IN shadows OF Dealh'
Puff out the starved muscle, recall the faint
breath,
And shout till those towards rejoice at the
cry:
.By the hands of the Union we fought for
we die -
By the God of our Fathers! this shame We
must share,
But it grows too debasing for freemen to
bear,
And Washington, jackson, Will turn in their
graves,
When the Union shall rest on two races OF
slaves,
Or, spurning the spirit which bound it of
yore,
And, sundered, exist as nation no more!
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22
Who Began the War.

Mr. Edward A. Pollard, who is a Virginian
and secessionist. in a work entitled "a Sou
thern History of the War;" sums up the
martial doings of the Confederates,be before Mr.
Lincoln was inaugurated. as follows:
"On the incoming of the Administra-
ton Of Abraham Lincoln on the 4th of March
1861 the rival Government of the South had
perfected its organization, the separation had
been widened and envenomed by the ambId-
extority and perfdy of President Buchanan
the Southern people, however, still hoped
for peaceful accomplishment of their lnde-
pendence, and deplored war, between the
two sections as "a policy detrimental to the
civilized world The revolution, in the
meantime, had rapidly gathered strength, not
only in a moral power, but IN the means OF
defence, Fort Moultrie and Castle Pinckney
had been captured by the South Carolina
troops; Fort Pulaski, the defence ofSavannah,
had been taken; the Arsenal at Mount Yer
non, Ala, with 10000 stand of arms, had
been seized by the Alabama troops; Fort
Morgan, in Mobile Bay, had been taken;
Forts jackson, st. Philip, and Pike, near
New Orleans had been captured by the Lou
isiana troops; the New Orleans Mint and
Custom House had been taken; the Little
Rock Arsenal had been seized by the Ar
kansas troops, (though Arkansas had refused
to secede y and on the 9th of February Gen.
Twiggs had transferred the public property
in Texas Ia the State authorities"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22
Curious Will.

There lately died in Buenos Ayres an
old man of rs years, whose will contained
clause leaving ten thousand cigars for
those who might attend his funeral. This
eccentric testator also expressed his desire
that his friends should not leave the house
of mourning without drinking to his MEM
ory all the wine left in his cellar.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22
THE YOUNG WIDOW.

She is modest but not bashful;
Free and easy, but not bold;
Like an apple-ripe and mellow
Not too young and not too old.
Half inviting, half repulsing;
Now advancing, now shy;
There is mischief in her dimple,
There is danger in her eye.
She has studied human nature,
She is schooled in all the arts:
She has taken her diploma
AS the mistress of all hearts.
She can tell the very moment
When to sigh and when to smile:
Oh. maid is sometimes charming,
But the widow all the while!
Are you sad how very serious
Will her handsome face become;
Are YOU angry! she is wretched,
Lonely, friendless, fearful, dumb;
Are you mlrthful, how her laughter,
Silver sounding will wiring out;
She can lure, and catch, and play you
As the angel does the trout.
You old bachelors of forty,
Who have grown SO bold and Wise,
Young Americans of twenty,
With the love-locks in your eyes,
You may practice all your lessons
Taught by Cupid since the fall,
But know little widow
Who could win and fool you all
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22

Hly- The following jeu d'esprit we
found a few days since, and we now pub
lish it for the enjoyment of our readers,
not because it contains poetry, but be-
cause it contains truth well expressed:
To re-elect "Abe Lincoln
VIII deal death blow
At Copperheads and Rebels,
Both bad birds, at one throw.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22
Repairs.

'1 am so lame from the railroad crash,
I can hardly stand,' said limping, hob
bling chap.-"Well, then, [ hope you in
tend to sue for damages" said his friend.
Damages no, no; | have had damages
enough by them; # l sue for anything,
1t ,1W be for repairs"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22

nag Some of our citizens are so afraid
of breaking the Sabbath, that they do not
work three days previous, nor three days
after the Sabbath.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22

sG- Said soldier to copperhead at
Rutland, Vt, the other day, who had
been abusing the Government and the
army: 4 am working for Uncle Sam. |
have been fighting the rebels South, and
while l am here | don't know but it is
my duty to fight the rebels North'-and
there upon proceeded to 'lay him out.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22

64T Mr.. Vallandigham was at Columbus,
Ohio, on Saturday, on his way to canvass the
State of Pennsylvania. when he was met by
McClellan's letter of acceptance. He at
once directed the Democratic State Com
mittee to withdraw his name from all ap-
pontments, and returned to his home.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22

ng~ Punch says: "Women are said to to
have stronger attachments than men. IL
is not so. A man is often attached TO an
old hat; but did you ever know woman
having an attachment to an old bonnet?'
Echo answers never!
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22
s@- Teacher. Charles, spell axe.
Boy. Axe, axe.

Teacher. What is an axe?
Boy. An instrument for cutting wood.
Teacher. How many kinds Of axes are
there?
Boy. There is broad axe, narrow axe,
post axe, and-and axe of the Legisla-
ture, and axe of the Apostles.
Teacher. Go up to the head. Bill,
amt you ashamed! Charley knows OF
three more axes than you do.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22
Very Good.

When the loyal Dutchmen at Mobile
heard the guns of our fleet at the mouth of
the bay, they smiled and said "Dat ish
Farra goOt!'
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22

NJ JuIius-What portion ob de army do
de landlord dread de most!
!Sam-Don't reely know; nigga.
JuiiuS-Why, de left-tenants, OBJ course:
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22

ne- Why is sawyer like lawyers-
Because whichever way be goes, down
comes the dust
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22

Deg- There are young women who Will
lay their head upon the bosom OF one
lover to gaze and wink at another.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22

sSs- Tn raising the heart above despair,
an old fiddle is worth four doctors and
two druggists shops.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22

B1~ When men arc long Indifferent to-
ward us, we grow indifferent to their in
difference.
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VOL. a3.
Published by Theodore SchOch.

TERNs-Two doIlarsa year in advance-and II no
.,id before the end OF the yeaI Two dollars anu htiy
cts will be charged. =.
N nansr discontinued until all arrearages are paid,
.,cenf an the option OF the Editor.
%aJyertjsements OF one squire of teigEt lmes) or
csS one or three insertions 3 SO. Each additional
iosertion. so cents. Longer ones in proportion.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22

mOur Devil came up very solemn,
and set these two lines to fill this column.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22

nea- What fruit does a newly married
couple resemble? \ green pear,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-09-22
JOB PRINTING,

OF ALL KINDS,
Hresuted in the highest style OF the Art,and on Il
most Reasonable terms.