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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-10-14
Thompson Fair.

This Fair came off the 9th and 9th inst on
the Fair Grounds in Thompson. From iniorma.
ion gathered from those who were there, the at.
tendance was very large indeed The Fruit.
culturists of this Coun have demonstrated by
their great display Of products, how well they
practically Understand the science OF Pomology.
Ihe show OF Grapes, which was the most ex-
tensive ever exhibited in tho County, not only in
regard 10 quantity but also variety, did much
credit TO the exhibitors. No one need say when
attending Town Fair like this, tha Judging by
comparison, the country lacks resources With
North as loyal as the Western Reserve, we
could take rebellion in each hand, and stamp
empires into submission As was shown there
by the display OF Agricultural Products, and also
Ii ONE manufactured Articles, during this Re.
beIllon hands have not been idle, needles and
plows have not grown rusty so what can we, as
unit, do1 The weary soldier re c.nerves himse elf
when he knows that the hand Of some dea m other
or sister was displaying at that Fair what was
TO make HIM comfortable in the camp or on the
field of battle
We wanted TO be there; there to sec and hear;
TO meet and shake old friends by the hand, and
interchange ideasi but circumstances prevented. A
ownsmnn who was there soys everything went
off quietly aud in order.
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Improved Spectacles.

We notice the arrival in Chardon of Caldwell,
the noted spectacle Man." with large assort-
ment OF his improved spectacles. Mr. c. has long
been connected with The Oldest Optical establish.
ment in the West, and has given many years to
the study and practice of adapting glasses to all
kinds OF defective vision, He is well known in
Ohio, and the reputation of his spectaces is too
well established to require comment from u.s.
Mr.. Caldwell is not Jew, but deals fairly and
honorably with all. His kno wledge oil the eye
and its necessities makes it an object Tor all who
need perfect sight to go and see him. As there
are many other towns he visits, his stay with us
will be very short. He may be found at Smiths
Hotel. Also, at the Parmly House, Panesvile
on Thursday, Oct. goth, and for few days
following,
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otal, 1861 $50 26ll 2342 27o Iq6a

Last year, Vailandigham raa few votes be-
hind his ticket, making the average Union ma
jori,y, in round numbers, 26OO We did not ex.
pect to do as we'll at the State election this year,
yetwe cannot help thinking the disparity between
the majoritics too great The Copperheads have
made no material gam, and, had the Union men
been out in their full strength, their majority
would have been as overwhelming as last year
The result, however, Is decided gain over 1862,
when, as this yeur, the election came off on a
pleasant day and thousands of loyal voters in
Ohio deemed il most important to attend to their
private business at home. Union Men of Geauga
we call upon you to noby atone for all delinquen-
eies on the 9Th day Of November. Let no fair
weather or private business deter you from giving
tAatday to yorr country. Be resolved that the ma
jority for Lincoln and The Union shall be as grea,
or greater than that wherewith, one year ago, you
overwhelmed and con founded the supporters of
the traitor Vallandigham, and what shall
prevcn,i ..-
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EDITOR OF DEMocR .r-D Dear Sir. With your
permission ! wish TO say to the readers of your
paper that will send, by return mail, to all who
wish 1t Urec.) Recipe with full directions for
mak ing, and using simple Veg table Balm.
That VIII efiectually remove. in ten days, Pm.
pies, Blotches, Tan, Freckles, and all Impurities
ct the skin: leaving the same soft, clear, smooth
and beautiful.
Twill also mail free to those having Bald Heads
or Barefhees. simple directions and information
That VIII ehable them to start iull growth OF
Lnxnrant Hair, Whiskers, or a Moustache. in
less than thirty days ...... -
"A applications answered by return ma fres
of charge. Respectfully yours.
THOMAS f. CHAPMAN. Chemist,
T'9ms S3l Broadway, N. Y.
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Terms and Dimensions of Papers.

The dshtabuia Sentinei commends our pol.
icy in reducing the dimensions Of our paper, and
sirongl y intimates that it will be compelled to
follow suit, or make another advance in price. 1t
says; with our present list, the paper, and
type.setting, and work, cost as at The rate OF
$2.ls for every paper we issue: losing job,
every one will acknowle ledge, when we only get
So. for the same" The Mahoaing Register
gives notice that it viii not promise TO receive
subscriptions at s20o per anuum, after the first of
January next, when we infer it will again ad.
vance SO cents in price. We are more than
ever convinced OF the wisdom OF our course,
and would state, for the encouragement of others,
that, while it has enabled to adhere 10 So 90 per
annum as our terms, Il has been attended with no
loss OF interest or pa ronage. Our circula is
increasing, and the paper in all respects, as pros.
Ferrous as the times will permit.
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A NUMBER Of years has elapsed since the in
trodmction Of HOSTElTERS CELEBRATED
BlITEltS 10 the pablic The prejudice existing
in the mirds of many persons against what are
denominaied patent medicin,s at first greatb
retarded it's sale; bnt, as its virtues aud merits
became Known, this barrier OF prejudice was at
last ,overIhrown, and the demand increased so
rapidly that in few years scarcely u village ex-
listed in the United States in which the afflicted
had not experienced the benefits arising from the
use ol the " Bit rs" and at the present day, IN
ALLPARTS OF THE WORLD, there are to
be found vouchers for The great merits OF the ar.
ucle' M greater cure for Dyspepsia can be
ionnd. See Advertisement For sale by Drug.
gists and Dealers generally everywhere 766w4
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
A Card to the Suffering

SW,ALLOW two or three hogsheads of "Bu
~ chu," Tonic Btters," 'Sarsaparilla," :" Ner
Vous Aniidotes." Ne, NC. &c, and, after You
are SO tisied with The result, then Iry one boy a
OLD DOCTOR BUCHAN'S ENGLISH SPE.
CltlC ll.LS-and be restored to hca Ith and WIG
or IN less than thirty days. They are purely veg.
etable. pleasant to take, prompt aud sautaiy in
their effects on the broken-down and shattered
constitution. Old and young can take them with
advantage. Imported and sold in the United
States only by JAMES S. BUTLER,
No. 427 Broadway, New York.
0c- Agent icr The United States
P,S.3A Box Of the Pills securely packed, will
be mailed to any address, on receipt of price,
which - ONE DOLLAR, post pad-money re
funded by The Agent il entire sa,iiacton is OF
gwen. ICONS
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0rThere was large attendance at the Union
Meeting in this village, last Monday evening
N. Hathaway, Esq, presided. Appropriate
speeches were made by Mr.. Geo e. Paine and
Judge Garfield. Mr.. Paine exhibited the dag--a
fine piece of bunting, nine fee, by eighteen-to be
contested for by the several townships OF this
County at the Presidential election, and awarded
to the one which shall give the largest increased
proportionate majority over 1860. We shall pub
iish a full statement OF the terms Of the contest
as soon as we receive 1t.
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Fatal Accident in Kirkland.

a fatal accident occurred in Kirkland u
few weeks since, which has not, 10 our
knowledge, been noticed in any o. The papers
A young lady by the name of Curtis, whose home
we believe, was in Lorain County, being, with
Others, at the Grist Mill at Kirkland Flats, ncau.
tiousy seated herself so near an upright revoIv.
ing iron shalt that, her clothing becoming en,an
glod in it, she was carried around with great We.
iociiy, striking repeatedly against some ba rrels Of
wheat close by, dislocating her neck and spine
and causing almost instant death. The ma.
chinery was stopped as soon as possible, but, Of
course, too late to prevent the sad result.
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DoYOU WISH TO Re CURED!

I,,,,,, -. - IJft. :
ENGLISH SPECIFIC PILLS cure, III less than
80 days, the woIst cases of NERVOUSNESS,
lhPotency. Premature decay, Seminal Weak
ness Insanity, and all Urinary, Sexupi and Ner.
vous Affections, no matter from what cause pro-
duced Price, One Dollar per box Sent, post
PAID by matt, on receipt Of an order, Gne Box
VIII perfect the cure in most cases. Address
JAMES s. BUTLER
General Agent, 427 Broadway, N. York.
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9rWe received a call, on Monday, from our
old friend, Col !, F. Asper, whom we were glad
to see in fine health and spirits. The Colonel
after his long and honorable military service
goes to St. Louis, in which city he designs to take
up his residence, and resume The practice of his
profession. We wish him and his abundant
prosperity in their new home.
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HOME DEPARTMENT.

pJBy waiting until Friday morning before 90.
ing to press, we are enabled to give our readers
more reliable news OF the result OF the elections.
We say result, for there is but one result, and that
in favor Of the Union.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-10-14
THE CONFESSIONS AND ExPERJ.
i ENCEOE A NERXDIrS INNAIIn

:, Published for the benefit, and as a Caution to
vous Debility, Early Decay, and their kindred
ailments supplying the means Of Self.cure. By
one who has cured himself afer being a victim
oi misplaced confdence in medical humbug and
quackery. BY enclosing postpaid directed en-
velope, single copies may he had at the author,
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Esq, Bed lord, Kings CO.
New York. 75IvI
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pWe call attention to the advertisement,
"Auction Sale" Of Messrs. johnson g. Tuttle, of
Burton, in another COLUMN. 1t will be observed
that the sale has already commenced but it is
10 be continued from day 10 day, nnn the entire
stock Of goods is disposed Of.
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W i'' -
General Agent, 427 Broa
TO CONSUMPTIVES

ConsumPtivc sufferers will! receive valua bic
prescription or the cure OF Consumptjon, A sth.
ma, Bronchllis, aud all Throat and Lung A flee.
tions, Gree OF charge.) ny sending ihei r address
to Kew. EDWARD A. WILSON.
IoSm3 Williamsburg Kings Co., N Y.
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arSeveral letters from correspondents in the
Army, necessarily deferred, shall appear as soon
as possible Likewise. Mr. Abbous address at
the Geauga Free Agricultural Fair.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-10-14

9SrCourt was In session but one day last week
-Thursday-whi was almost exclusively de.
voted to the trial of divorce ca ses.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-10-14

G-The election in Lake County resulted as
follows: Union, 2l59; Democratic, 499; Union
majority, l72o.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-10-14
The Election

The following table shows the result of the late
election in this County, us compared with that of
last year.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-10-14

From Rev. II Turner, Pastor flledding M
L Church, Philad'a:
DR.. Jackson: Dear Sir: Having oftenused your
Bitlers in my family, can say il ha is been OF
great service. beevein most cas- ses OF general
cebiityi is the safest and mos valu ere med
Of which have any knowledge.
Yours, respectfully, J. b TURNER,
No. S26 N. NineteenthSt
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J. IT. II TiINN AND,
Eighth below Coates st. Philad'a

Front Rev Warren Randolph ph,PastorofBaptisI
Church, Germantown, Pa.
DR.. q. VI .Jacxson-Dcar Sir:-Personal ex.
pcrienco enables me to say that regard the Bit.
ters prepared by you as Il most excel lent medi-
cine. In cases Of severe cold and general dc
biliy have been greatly benefited by their use
and doubt notthey will produce similar eiIec )
ouothers. Yourstruly,
WARREN RANDOLPH,
Germantown Pm
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From the Rev JOSH Kennard Pastor of III

From the Rev Jos H. Kcnnard Pastor of the
l0th Baptist Church;
DR.. Jackson Dear Sir IL have been often
requested to connect my name with commd dnta
lions OF different medicines, but, regarding the
practice out OF my appropriate sphere, lhave
in all cases declined; but with n clear pr6ol in
many instances, and particularly in my family
ol the usefulness of Hooilands Germ n Bitters,
depart Ior once from my usual course to ex.
press my Iull conviction that for Iebiliiv
oJthesystem, and especially for Liver Complaint,
tSasaie ami oai@abie preparation. III some
cases itmay fail; butusually, doubtnot, it W III
be very beneficial to those who suffer from the
abovecause. Yours, very respectfully,
J. II. KENNARD,
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Premiums at the State Fair.

The following premiums were awarded to res.
idents OF this County, at the recent Ohio State
Fair:
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is NOT ALCOHOLIC,
Contains No Rmnl or whiskcy,
AND CAN'T MAKE DRUNKARDS,
BUT rs THE BEST TONIC
IN THE WORLD!
evRead WHO Says So.-ea

From the Reverend LeviG. Peck Pastor o! the
Bapust Church, Pemberion, n. j., formerly of
the North Baptist Church, PhiIadelpha
have known lloofland's German Bit.ers fa
vorably for number OF years. Have used them
in my own family and have been so pleased with
their effects. that was induced to recommend
them to many Others, and know that they have
operated IN strlkingly beneficial manner. !
take great pleasure in thus publicly pGocaiming
this Iaci, and calling the attention OF those al
hcted with the diseases for which they ale rec
olnmended. to these Bitter, knowing from ex.
perienee that my recommendation will be sus
tained do this more cheeriulIy as Hoohand's S
German Biters is intended 10 benefit the afilicl !.
ed, aud is not rum drink
Yours truly, LEVI G. PECK.
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DIED.
In Clardon, Oct. 7th, of Typhoid Fever, Mr.
GEORGE I1AFFNEt, aged 80 years
Attach Incut Notice.

Thrasher, Ouree & Hathaway Plfs,, us Chaun.
cey b. Devoe, Geo, M Moore, and Elan Reed
Defendants.
Before II. H. Smith J. P, Chardou, Ohio.
fEHE defendants above named are hereby no.
tfed that on the lih day OF September.
1864, in the above entitled action an order of at
tachment vas issued by said Justice for the sum
OF $3.50, which order of attachment has been duly
served and returned.
TIiRASHER, DuRFEE & HATHAWAY.
'769w3
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From Reverend Newton Brown, d. D., Ed.
itor ol the Eucy yclopedia OF Religious knowledge
and Christian Chronicle, Phl!udelph
Alhou.h am never disposed 10 favor or rec.
ommend Patent Medicines in general through
disrust oi their ingredients and effects, yet
know OF 10 sufficient reasons why n man ma
net testify 10 benefits he believes himse TT to have
received from any simple prepar alton. in hope
that he may thus contribute TO the benefit of 9th.
ers
do this more readily iu regard to Hoohand's
German Biters, prepared by DIR. G. NJ Jackson
OF this ci,y,-because l was prejudced against
them Tor many years. under the impression tha /
they are chiefly m alcoholic mixture. | am in.
debled to my friend, Robert Shoemaker, ESQ,
for the removal OF this prejudice by proper tests,
and tor encouragement TO Try them when suffer.
ing from great and long.continued debility The
use OF three bott es o these Biiiers at the begin.
ming OF the present year, was followed by evi.
dent reiiet and restorrtign TO a degree of bodily
aud mental vgor which have not fell for six
months before, and had almost dcspaircd re.
aainlng, therefor thank God and My friend
tor directing me 10 the use OF them
J. NEWTON BROWN, Philad'a.
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From Rev j, M, Lyon, formerly Pastoro fthe
Churches
New Rochelle N Y,
Dr,C. NJ ia ckson-Dear Sir.-I fee pleased
thus oi my own accord TO bear ties slimony TO the
excellence OF these BIttcrs Some years since
beng Iauch afflicted with Dyspepsia fused them
with very enehClal results. / have oilenre.
commented them to persons enieebItt by tina I
tormenting disease, and have hear from them
the most liaileringtestimonials Il 5 totheirgret
vniue. In cases OF genera debility, believe
to be tonic that cannot be surpassed
J. M. LYONS.
From Rev. Thos Winter, Past storofR on boz oueh
Baptist Church.
PRICES:
LargeSize holding arlydoubequantity,
,00per bottle hall dozen IS 90
Sma llSize-75ctsa Il bottle-hal dozen, S4 90
BEWARE FCOUNTERFEITS.
See that the signature Of c. C.M.JACKSON,
is on the WRAPPER.
Shouldy dyourneares druggist no have he arti.
Gle do not be put off by any ofthe intoxicating
repara tiOnsthat may be offered in its place buI
send to us, and we williorw ord ,securel pack ed
byeXpress. Principa Office and Manufac tory'
NO. GsI ARCH STREET ,PhiIad,a.
JONES g. EVANS,
SUccessorSto c, NJ Jacksou& Co..,
PROPRIETORS
For Su lie by Druggists and Dealers in every
town in the United States S27yl
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From Rev j. M, Lyon, formerly Pastor the
CCoumbus,lN - and Milestown, pa, y Baptist
Churches:
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-11
Patriots after their Reward.

The Washington correspondent of The
Cincinnati Enquirer, writing after the Balti-
more Convention, says:
Fourteen car loads of office-seekers and
office-holders came here this evening, in
trains from Baltimore. These patriots came
to call on Mr.. Lincoln and convince him that
his nomination was wholly and solely
brought about by the exertions Of each par
ticular individual patriot.
The nominations at Baltimore have not
created any enthusiasm here, except in Of
ficial circles. Nearly all of the Baltimore
delegates are here to-day, and have called
on Mr.. Lincoln. At gatheringin the east
room this morning, delegates were inform
ally presented. There was a general shak-
ing of hands, and some were personally in
trOduced to the President. Among them
was Mr.. Chickering, of whom Mr.. Lincoln
inquired: "Are you the man that makes
pianos?" Sound the letter like Y, and you
have Lincoln's pronunciation. This remark
was deemed funny, and produced general
laugh. 1t was not Chickering who makes
pianos.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-11

presented as they were, most ably, by such
men as Rev. Drs. Rice, ID. X. Junkin, w.
l.. Breckenridge andJ McClean, they failed
toreceive attention.
\ No impartial observer could resist the
conclusion that the suspicion of disloyaltN
i.e., a determination not to use the pulpit
for political Influence, was the real ground
of the action of the st. Louis presbytery.-
The same influence was potent in the as
az, they denied the appeal. The influence
of ecclesiastical decisions like this, in which
the influence of the State and political issues
are made prominent, cannot fail eventually
to be disastrous. When the tide of political
influence is setting in, affairs may, look
prosperous. BIT when it has turned and
| flown the other way, there may be oppor-
tunity for unpleasant reflections, and un-
happy consequences may become apparent
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THEM GREATIST
Discovery of the Age.

T1ARMERS, FAMILIES AND OTHERS
Il can purchase no remedy equal to DIR. Tobias "e-
ntian Liniment for dysentery, collie, Group, chronic
rheumatism sore threats, toothache, sea sickness. /.
cuts. burns swellings bruises, old sores, headache
mosquito bites pains in the limbs, chest, back. &C.
If it does not give relief the money will be refund
ed All that is asked is trial. and use it accordin
to the directions.
DIR. TOBIAS Dear Sir: have used your Veni-
tian Lnment in my family for a number Of years
and believe it to be the best article for whatit srec
commended that have ever used. For sudden at
tack of Group it is invaluable. have no hesitation
in recommending it for all the diseases 1t professe
to cure. lhaye sold it for many years, and it give
entire satisfaction.
CHAS. II. TRIMMER.
QuAKERTowN, N. j., May 8, 1858.
Price 25 and so cents. Sold by all druggists. Of
fee 5s Cortlandt Street, New York.
may12-d&wlm-G
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-11

At a meeting of the National Democratic
Committee held in New York this day, it
was unanimously voted that the next Ma
tional Democratic Convention, for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates tor the Presi-
dency and Vice Presidency of the United
States, be held at Chicago, Illinois, on Mon
day, July 4th, 1854.
BY vote of the Committee at a meeting
held September z, 1863, the number OF
delegates for each State was fixed at double
the number of its electoral votes.
.Ta AUGUST BELMONT, Chairman.
FREDERICK o. PRINCE, Secretary.
New York, Jan. IL, 1854. r-.
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A Republican Organ Declares the
Convention IN Party of Office.
Holders and ShOddyites.
Correspondence Evening Post.l
BALTIMORE, June 7-3:15 =.

BALTIMORE, June 7-3:l5 L. NJ.
As came out Maryland Abolitionist,
who is for Lincoln, and who is merchant
of Norfolk, told me that they intended to
have more radical platform than Fremont.
asked what was the use of platform at
all, unless there was some one to carry 1t
out? When Governor Morgan referred to
the origin of the Republican party, and its
first battle in 1856 under the lead of Ere
mont and Dayton, and its second one in
1860, under Lincoln and Hamlin, the Con-
vention manifested about equal satisfaction
with both battles, and if they had not been
tongue-tled, / think they would have DEM
onstrated at the mention of 0fFremonts name
that would have done the heart good. Gov.
Morgan's call upon the Convention to de-
mand an amendment OF the Constitution,
killing forever the cause of all our woes,
human slavery, was received with three
times three. Then the hearts of even
the Baltimore Convention, packed though
it was with office-holders and contractors,
could not be kept shut up, but they burst
ont in spite of all efforts to strife their
beatlngs. DIR. Breckinridges reference to
Mr.. Lincoln as the coming standard-bearer
were saluted with warm applause at first,
but not with that outpouring of the soul eX-
pected. Compared with the enthusiasm at
Cleveland when Fremont's name was even
alluded to, it was nothing npoint ofvolume
and fire. For the effect of Fremonts ac-
ceptance upon the Convention | prefer to
leave YOU to the result of its deliberation
to prophesying about it. An office-holder
said to me this morning that madness rules
the hour. replied that | thought it was
rather office-holders and contractors who
ruled it!
Mr.. Tilton, of the Independent, came on
with William Lloyd Garrison, and carried
him to the Jail wherein he was imprisoned
thirty-four years ago for his testimony
against the divinity Of slavery. The Jail is
g 5ne, and new one is in its place. Mr..
Garrison got the original papers in the case
trough the favor of Judge Bond, of the
criminal court, who sits on thatsame bench,
a disciple of that very Garrison now.
w. G. S.