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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-06-11
MP STATIONS DISPATCH.

WASHINGTON June 10, 1851 a. MO
Major General Dix, New York: Owing to the
break in the telegraph lines, no dispatches n
were received yesterday from che army OF Tne
dispatches have arrived this morning Vl5h
dates TO nine 0 clock last night.
There was no firing On v ednesoay sScspS
By pickets. arrangements nao pe5 t,ze sr7o tbe
Ines IL were gathered in. There we're no move
A d, deserter who came into OUT lines reports
that Hunter victory near staunto7n was much
more complete than the Richmond, papers re-
ported. E1e says that Hunter took 70 cannon
5nanv prisoners aud large quantity OF stores: =
The defeated force was recently part o.
Breckinrilge's command,
Qen Hunters report has not yet been re-
oe;ra2 I3DWIN NJ STANTON,
>A'> Secretary Of War.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-18
Never get into Debt.

MOI many years ago, young man came
into town 10 finish bis studies at the Office
ui one Of our best lawyers. He WAS we'll
educated, intelligent, agreeable and kind
but lie was poor, and in order TO support
himself tried TO get a class in Freuch.--
a lew scholars came, and the thing did
not pay. Alter while he paid his land =
lady, ief, his boarding house, and took to
the woods. On the side of bill, in q
hck pine grove, ho pitched bis tent,
where he cooked his food, ate, slept and
studies. OF course his strange conduct
made great deal Of talk. One morning,
after terrible thunder storm during the
night, his friends hunted him up. ..
"You'l II. be sick Of your bargain after
this" they said, "and be glad enough to
have water proof roof over your head"
al did not take TO the woods from
choice" answered the young man. II
could not see my way clear 10 pay for
lodgings, and | am resolved never 10 be
in debt. / know too well the danger Of
being in deb,--my scanty income will
carry nae through The summer, when ]
hope better times are coming" ,
Gentlemen offered to aid him, but he
siurdily refused their offers. got through
his studies, and has now large business,
which handsomely supports him.
Was not that pluck? And did he not
well think that the danger OF being in
debt is serious danger? l wish more
people thought so. Getting loose in mon
ey matters is often the beginning OF ruin.
" hen boy or young man isll into the
habit Of borrowing money, spending free
.ly, having things charged, negleclug to
pay. dodging his creditors, promising to
pay and not keeping his promise. he is
in bad way. He iorgets, lies, loses his
selirespect. and is slowly but surely let
ting himself down, down, down. The
history OF many man shows how far
down it may be, even 10 robbery and
murder. Two OF the worst murdersever
committed in Boston we're done by re.
spectacle men 10 nide their debts. One
killed his intimate friend because he
could no! pay a debt which he was owing
him. The other, a young man, shot in
cold blood in broad day a young associ.
ate, that he might rob the hank he was
in of a few thousands TO pay his deblst
with. Both did their work coolIy, and
apparently without any twinges Of con.
Both were above suspicion. They had
borne character fair TO the world; but
there was weak spot, screw loose, a
canker at the core. They were loose in
heir money matters. Debts were dog.
,ing at their heels. They had lost their
lprightness; and having lost that. the
devil can tempt the soul TO anything
Er. l....g. ....-.. '....-..
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-18
Members Of Congress then and Now.

Edward Livings,on's biographer i'm.
plies, with the tone OF many literary men
who are surprised by the neatness,
purity and elegance of the early debates
in Congress-that there were gods in
those days, or, i; no. gods. giants; and
that in our days we cannot match them,
or do not. IL is true that the speeches
which literary men chose to write out in
those times compare favorabiy with the
ptiless stenographic reports OF everything
that is said in the congresses Of "a. day |;
It is also true that constituencies do not
look first, in our times. for young gentle
men Of fortune and literary training as
their representa,ives-but we doubt il
they did then; il is also true that men OF
sense do not quote Virg; or Thomson in
debate now-but fools do-and il is all
matter of fashion. There are thousand
spheres for activity Tor men Of genius and
power now, much more attractive and
much more influential than is the cell oc.
cupied by a member OF Congress while
he is imprisoned in the Capitol. Such
men as Edward Livingston, in. our days,
find their way in these posts, while in the
infancy OF the nation, there was an inter
est in adjusting the new machine and
starting 1t, which its running does not
have, even in days Of revolution. The
members OF the early congresses were as
good men as we have, with lever advan.
tages than we have, but they were not
any stronger or any better. And we
venture 10 aver tina. twenty speeches as
thai of Mr.. Livingston on Jays treaty
have been made in the much abused Con-
gress OF the present year Christian Ez.
aminer. ..... ...... .r
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-18
Sing ular Political Contradiction.

'' One of the singular facts connected with
the present political CONDITION of the North
and South is, that jeff Davis and Alexan-
der II Stephens the bogus President and
Vice President of the so.callcd Southern
Confederacy, are, as We are credibiy inform
cd native BORN Connecticut Yankees; while
Abraham Lincoln and Andrew johnson. the
Northern nominees for President aud Vice
President of the Union. arc both natives of
the slave States, and of the down trodden
class of it's poor population. which is denom-
mated by the "ristocratic planters. as the
white trash of tho South. Mr.. Stephens.
We are told. was born at Haddam. in Con.
Decticut. and went to Georgia at an early
age. Mr.. Davis was born at KilIingworth.
Conn. and em,Rrated 10 Kentucky, where
his father for some timc kept a roadside
tavern. And these are the king pins of tho
Southern aristocraoy, who pretend to hold
their COses when the repudiated Yankees
pass between the vind aud their nobiIity.--
Wiikes' Spirit. a.0 1,-T -rs'''
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-18
What Makes q Lady2

When Beau Brummei wac asked what
made the gentleman, his quick reply was
Starch, Starch, my !ordT This may be
true;but 1t takes great deal more to make
a lady; and though to some it may seem sin
guIar, am ready to maintain that no con.
ceivable quantity of muslin. silk or satin,
edging, frilling. hopping. founc;ng. or fur
believing, can per 80 or per dressmaker, con-
stitute real lady.
Was not Mrs. Abbot Lawrence just a.
much lady when attired 10 twelve cents
calico in Boston, ss when arrayed in full
court at st. James, Loudonf "As Mrs.
Washington was said to be so grand lady,"
says q celebrated Euglish visitor MRS.
Troupe) I'VE thought We must put on our
best bibs and bands, so We dressed ourselves
in our most elegant Iuffies and silks. and
we're introduced to her ladyship, and don't
you think We found ber knitting, and with
her check apron on! She received us very
graciously and easily, but after the COM
pIiments were over she resumed her knit
ting There we were without a stitch of
work and sitting 10 state. but Gen. Wash.
ineton's lady with her own bands was knit
ting stockings for her husband"
Does not that sweet republican simplci-
tv command your admiration Rev. Elias
Mason.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-18
es- The International Social Science

es- The International Social Science
Congress has just completed its annual sit
tIpss at Amsterdam; but before lis members
separrted, one hundred and sixty Of them
attached their signatures to the following
brief but admirable address
ITO ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President Of he
Un,ted Siates-We have followed with pro-
found interest, from it's origin, the struggle
between the energetic citizens OF the North
nd the Shareholders of the South. While
regrotiing tho boodshrd and the evils ro.
suting f. ON war, We congratulate you upon
the constant firmness with which you. and
tho great nation which elected you. have
defended justice and humanity Convinced
that the United States nation will issue from
this trial stronger than ever. and with fu-
ture de6utiveIy separated from every ser
vile institution, We await the speedy tri-
umpb of the holy cause of liberty. We are
sure that the des,iDies o. the great republic
will never be compromised by you"
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-18
o u & FL 40.

Down the long street the soldiers passed
10 solid columns through tho towns;
Thoir clothes wcro soiud with sout horn dust,
Their faces with the SUI we,o brown.
Thev marched tho field of blood to reach,
Whore the fierce cannon Numbered loud.
And whore tsixt hostile armies rolled
The buck aud binding thunder cloud.
They bore aloft with GORGEOUS pride
The flag our fathers loved OF old
The iauner with the crEfon stripes,
Aud ~itb the shining stars of gold.
Close by tho road side stood a child ...,
With llaxen hair and radiant eve,
Meath whose white lids imprisoned seemed
Tho color Of tho azure sky. .."
Aud when she saw the sacred flag ..
For which our brave boys bear their scars.
Papa, she cried, aud clspped her hands.
God made that nag-soe, SEQ Tho stars!
The soldiers heard ber little voice,
And pealine to tho far off skv
A shout prolonged and loud went up
From tJose bronzoi veterans passing bv.
Some raisod aloft tboir dust.staintd d hats.
Aud many a stern fuce kindly smiled,
And eyes unknown to looks ot love a,'s
Turned fondly on tho haired child.
Gods banner! yes. With patriot blood
To-day its hailOwed folds aro vet; ...
But by each precious drop now spilled
Its STARS shall DO forever set. ..''
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-18
WHOLE NO. us.
The Mission # Machinery.

When Charles Dickens wrote BLEAK
House" he created a prominen, character
Mis-. Jellaby. This lady had q mission.
She was obliged to look afler the heather
and she looked after them SO far that her
own children we're in rags and tatters:
her house was scene of DISORDER, her
daughter ignorant and stupid, her hus.
band noneniity ,pi one TO sit by the ki.ch-
en- stove, and the whole domestic ma.
chinery was disordered and deranged, -
This was simply the natural result OF
neglecting her duty; but il the same dis.
tinguished author should revisit this coun-
try ard write about ladies with missions,
he would find very different state OF
things to chronicle.
Look at what the simple machinery Of
the household has done for society,"
Years ago the housewife sat OF an evening
and piled her needle when the heavier
labors Of the day were done. The gar
ments that rose before her aching sight
threatened 10 overwbelm her, and ss for
the stockings-tbere were dozens Of them.
l! is not SO now; and we may thank in
ven,ors that, 10 their tireless persever.
ance, that they have provided the ma.
chimes 10 do the drudgery Of the needle.
In an hour machine can do more Than
the hand in day, and The matrou rests
instead Of working. I, is rot in the sew.
ing machine alone that we find great so.
cial changes, but also in the kitchen, lsun-
dry. and even in the nursery. With
wringing and washing machines the
laundress can DO her work in half the
time formerly required; with mangling
machines the labor of ironing is greatly
reduced. The nurses task is lightened
by many ingenious toys.
The walking dolls, self acting locomo.
tives. velocipedes, canter:ng horses, baby
Jumpers, and wooden dancing negroes,
have all been originated from the fertile
fancies Of invenl ors, ,and it is hard 10 think
OF any condition Of society. high or low,
which has not. been almost revoluionized
by the introduction OF machinery either
directly OF indirectly.
This is always the mission of macbin-
ery--to lessen the labor Of mankind. to
make il better, for where drudgery is
dispensed with man rises elastic, as grass
does alter The fee: have passed over IT,
Every useful machine invented is another
step forward in the progress Of civiIiza-
tion, and the thrift, energy, and affluence
Of any community is directly in proportion
to its labor.saving machinery.-SeientJfe
american.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-18

CIGARS by q rule of Commissioner
Lewis, made on the 9th inst, all bolders Of
cigars made or purchased, previous to the
30th of June. 1864. and therefore without
stamps, are to DO identified and stamped
on or before the FIRST day of December,
1864, upon evidence furnished by the hold
ers of such old stock, that the duties have
been paid # after the time specified, such
cigars are found without the proper stamp,
such absence is to be taken as presumptive
evidence that such cigars are held in fraud
of law. and subjected to the penalty OF for
feiture, the same as those made since the
taking effect of the law on the lst of July,
aud offered without the proper stamp.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-18

THE RICHMOND WHiG OFFENDED BECAUSE
OF THE ARREST OF THE ST. ALBAN's RAIDERS,
The Whig 10 an article asserting that it is
always Englaud's policy to side with the
strongest party, says:
When party leave Canada for the pur-
pose Of making var upon the United States,
she permits Yankee soldiers and sberiffs to
pursue them back into the dominion of
Canada, and seize them under the protec-
ton of the British flag. Nay, she even as.
serts IN this outrage OF her sovereignty, and
becomes willing Jack Ketch and jailer to
the Yankee Government. For our part We
profess no surprise. We have long ceased
to expect fair play and justice from the Brit.
ish Government 1t would violate every
precedent of it's history and every principle
of its nature If, in the maintenanc of right,
it were to make an issue with the strong in
aid of the weak. Pdrcere SUBJECTS. debsild.
re snperbos, 10 a maxim she has carefully
stud led only TO reverse it 10 practice.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-18
Bovine Avarice "A Cow Feeding on
Greeubacks,

An extremely Singular circumstance,
which has no parallel that We are aware OF,
took place yesterday by which man lost
$2l4 and COW lost her life. As the story
is extraordinary in several respects, we de-
vote some space 10 tho details.
A driver, walking in front of his herd,
near the Brighton House, in taking some
tobacco from his pocket, inadvertently
dropped roll Of Treasury Eotes amount
ing t0 E400 One of the cows, either be.
cause OF hunger or desire to appropriate
hor owner's money, picked It up, aud alter
adequate mast!catiou swallowed the preci.
Gus mOrsel just at tho moment that the dro.
YER, through one OF his assistants, became
aware of thetact that he had lost his mo
ney, aud that the COW had eaten 1t. An i'm
mediate search discovered some small pie
ces OF the notes about Il . teeth and lips OF
the avsricious ruminant, but deglutition had
placed the money beyond the present reach
OF it's owner.
The COW was too valuable to be. sold, ut
least on the hoot. Dgested "greenbacks s.
would hardly pass current In TSird street,
and yet all he had we're in danger of becom.
ing thus worthless. He conceived the no.
ton of taking them from the stomach of the
COW. Proceeding 10 q slaug h.er house she
was killed, tho stomach opened and the mo-
ney found. Thus far the theory proved a
success, but the condition of the notes was
still such as 10 render them unfit for the or
binary uses of commerce.
% The mass was washed, straitened out,
picked to pieces, Overbauled, and minutely
examined. There it was, recovered, but
with an immense falling of in appearance
and dimensions. After cleansing iI the dro.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-18
A CLOWN employed to draw timber

A CLOWN employed to draw timber
from a wood. met with an oak trunk OF so
large size that the tackle he made use
Of to place il on the carriage broke twice.
Hodge flung his hat on the ground, and
scratching his head with vexation. ex'
claimed, "Hang the hogs that didn y eat
thee when thee was an acorn, and then l
should not have had the trouble with
thee"
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-18

EARLY CLOSING OF NAvIeATIoN.-Every.
thing at present indicates that the business
of navigation this season will be closed up
st a much earlier date than for several
years past, owing to the scarcity of freigbts.
Our lake commerce. the past season, has
not been very profitable, many doubtless.
having barely met their running expenses.
The boats engaged in tho Lake Superior
trade have been very successful, and as the
end of the season approaches. large amounts
of freight are accumulating for that region
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-18

GEN CUSTER A WESTERN RESERVE Boy
The State Journal says: "All hail Ohio -
Gallant young Custer. lately made Major
General for bis splendid part in Sheridan's
successive victories in the Valley, is another
brave Buckeye soldier boy,--a native of the
Western Reserve. lie graduated at West
Poiut as an Ohio cadet, and was cemmis-
stoned Brigadier General as from ohio,June
20, 1863,
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-18
s. EDISON,

County Surveyor, Hambden, Geauga Co., u
Those living at a distance wishing surveying
done by the Surveyor, will have their cal s pnnct-
ually attended TO, by addressing him by letter,
giving five days notice Direct all lette 8 TO
Hambden. Gealpa County, o. sos
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-18
RRAINERD &. RuRRIDGE,

Solicitors of Patents, and u States e. For
eign Patent Agency, No 8 Bank ST., Cleveland
Ohio. We are prepared to Transact business OF
every description. relating to lnventipus, Draw
ings, Cavents, Specifications, Patents, Infringe
nients, and the Patent Eaws,
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-18
BRAINERD & BURRIDGE,

Designers & Lithographers. Engraving on
Wood, Book illustrations, Buildings, Horses
other Stock, Ornamental Borders, Letters, vign'
ettes, Agricul ural & Commercial Cuts in linIs
Seals, Stamps, e. Machinery in every variety o
Style. ........ ..'........ 9o2ti
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-18
II C.. GRIE r,

Attorney at Law and Solici tor in Cha ncery
Also Prosecuting Attorney and Circuit Court
Commissioner for Bay County. uOifice in the
Court House Bui ldings. Bay City, NJ chigon.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-18
R. CREIG[ITO

r. CREIGHTON,
Book Binder and Blank Book Manufacturer,
Herald Buildings, Cleve land, Ohio. yb'ank
Books Ruled and Bound to order. Old Books
Rebound. o26
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-18
JAMES BREW Err,
FARMLY HOUSE,

WILKINS g. KELLEY, .F
General Dealers in Grocer ries, Hardware
DyestuHs, Flour. Fish, Yankee Notions, &c.
Store in New Block, Cha rdon, Ohio. 7bI
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-18
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

.=,..', d MURRAY & CANFIEL.DS, '...
Bankers, Chardon Ohio. Office second door
north of Ayres' Store. Buy and sell N: Y. tx =
$50 Coupons, Gold and Silver. 743wtl
A. H. THRAsHEn. L. E. DURFEE. N. HATHAWAY
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-18

CANFIELD & SMITH,
Attorneys at Law, Chardon, Ohio. Office in
Union Block, up stnirs. o26
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The Jeffersonian Democrat
is PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING AT
CHARD0N, GEAUGA CO., OHIO.
80. CONVERSE, Proprietor.

Office on the West Side OF the Public Square,
directly over wilkins Il Kelley's Stole.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-18

THRAsHER, DURFEE & HATH AWAY,
Attorueys e. Councillors at Law, Char.
don, Ohio. Will give prompt attention to busi.
ness entruste 10 their care, in Geuuga aud other
Office hrst door south OF the Court
;YIou,e nm stairs l..4..r rs '-.-r...t 5lhu
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-19

1t is SAID the Rothch;lds, for whom Au.
gust Belmont is agent in this country, have
100000 900 invested in the Southern Con-
ieaeracy.
Mr.. Philbrick. Superintendent Of tho Pub
lie Schools in Boston, says in his reporg,
that he could produce evidence enough To
satisfy any candid mind that over.tasking i3
a very great evil in our schools that it is al
evil which al intelligent community ough:
not to permit"
Never before was the WORK in the Hoosac
Tunnel being pushed with So much energy
and expedition as nOw. From eight hun,
drcd to nine hundred men sre in constant
employment The dam which il building;
across the Dcerfeld River this side the
mountain. in order to furnish power TO Keep
the tunnel supplied with pare air, will cost
one hundred thousand dollars.
Wisconsin is.said to be sportaman's par.
adise at this time. There are lots Of fat
ducks and partridges running about loose.
Sixty.thrcc thousand three hundred and
twenty three hogsheads of leaf tohsco wera
sold in Louisville in twelve months cndiD;
November /, 1864.
Alexander of Russia and his wife are j.,
tne South OF rance, IOT tnclT nc5itn; ant
it is lntimated that the Car will meet tho
French Emperor soon, at Nice. where, no
doubt, they'll talk over great matters.
| A fabric is now manufactured at Law.
renee Mass, from refuse scraps Of leather
which is reduced to a pulp by grinding ant
maceration, and recon verted into solit.
sides of leather by pressure. The article
! thus produced Is used mostly for inner soles,
but to an unproiessional eye it seems "a
suitable for all the purposes of leather as tho
original article.
A couple of goats tied together were re.
Gently driven out of Il mans garden near
! Clonmel, Ireland. Startled by sticl;
thrown at them they jumped the fence and
alighted, one hanging on each side of =
colts back. The colt dashed away all thres
kicking furousy, and ultimately fell into u
quarry and were killed.
Upwards of thirty persons were arrested
in Washington GA Wednesday, having iri
1heiT possession a large quantity Of AMY
clothing which had been stolen. They will
be tried by military commission.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-11-19
MISCELLANEOUS.
Want OfDecisiOn.

Sidney Smith, in his work on Moral Phil
osophy, speaks in this wise of what men
lose for what of little brass" rs 1t is
termed
"A great deal Of talent is lost to the world
for the want of u little courage. Every day
sends to their Graves a number of obscure
men who has only remained in obscurity be-
cause their timidity has prevented them
from making a first effort, and who, if they
only had been induced to begin, would, in
all probability, have gone grea. lengths in
the career CT fame. The fact ia that in do
ing anything in the world worth doing, we
must not stand shivering on the bank think
ing of the cold and danger, but Jump in and
scramble through as well as we can.
1T will not do to be perpetualiy calculat-
ing risks and adjusting nice chances it did
all very well before the flood. wher man
could consult his friends upon an intended
publication for hundred and fifty years,
and live to see its success for six or seven
centuries afterwards; but at present man
waits aud doubts, and c0nsults his brothers,
and his uncles, and his particular fFiends.
till one day he finds that he is a sixty-fve
years OF age, that he has lost so much time
in consulting first cousins and particular
friends that he has no more time to follow
their advice. There is SO little time foi
oversqueamishness at present, that the OPP
portunity slips away. The very period OF
life at which man chooses to venture, if ever
is so confined, that it is no bad rule to
preach up the necessity, in such instances
of q little violence done to the feelings, and
efforts made in defiance of strict and sober
calculation