The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-04-22

" f"""o' s"o ptO''uobtiu' uispcnbatIOnb.
and inquire, each one for himself, Havo
numbered my days and sppled my heart
unto wisdom 7 l mentally added, teacb tho
Roy DR.. Ross to consider his Secossionis,
teachings, and remember the warnings Civ.
on him by Providence, oil proclaimipg that
the tide of Slavery -propagandism must "go
no further" and here "sball its proud waves
be stayed" Let him understand that Sla.
vory has fulfilled its work, and must pass
away. thought that the Rev. DR.. Ross
should consider his ways aud apply his
heart unto wisdom, use his influence to
bring back tho State into the Union, stop
the progress of dosolation, and uvert i'm.
pending famine.
Here, also, is tho residence of the Hon.
Jeremiah Clemens, formerly Member of
Congress. Ho proved faithful to tho Con.
stitution whilo others yielded to the raging
tide Of Secession. He denounced secession
as unlawful, unnecessary, aud destructive to
the best interests of tho South. IIo charged
upon the Southern politicians that they bad
excited and increased tho Abolition element
in fearful ratio. by endeavoring to excite
a prejudice against Harrison, Clay and 9th
ors, and by such measures as tho Kansas.
Nebaaska bill aud tho Dred Scott decision
Ho proved IN his speech tba, these meas.
ures had been followed by what no called
on increase of tho Abolition vote. Ho was
denounced by many, burned in effigy after
tho ordinance of secession passed, and,
though escaping personal violence, was a p
parently neglected and forgotten until that
section was occupied by our armies. Then
many who wished to obtain protection pa.
pers for their property, aud scme one
to vouch for thcir loyalty. remembered
that the Hon. Jeremiah Clemens OK.
listed, and they came to obtain his assist
ance in accomplishing tbcir purpose. He
refused, reminded them of thcir unjust and
cruel treatment toward bin, and tod then,
that thoy were still Secessionists at heart.
understood that many of tho legal voters
in that section rcfrained from voting, being
overawed by military power, and that only
about one fourth of the voters of Madison
County cast thcir suffrages for tho ordi
nance of secession. '0"
While staying at Huntsville, I had th,
pleasure of meeting with Captain Nod. Pot
ter, commanding scouts 10 tho Army of tn,
Cumberland. He is gentlem an Of agreo
able manners, and very kind to those unde
his care. Ho is native of Ohio, from &c
auga County joined the lo5th Ohio Reg.
Co. E., US "a private, and has performed val
uable service for the Government durinf
the last year, and has distinguished hmsol
by his dashipg and daring exploits 10 mum.
ber of fights anu skirmishes. He has been
in command of the scoute since June oath
1868. and has led thom in 3S fights ant
skrmishes. At the head Of his gallant band
who are armed with repeating rifles, he ha
mado sudden dash upon tho enemy, takel
them by surprise, like rock suddenly fall
ing among them, causing panic, and thu
putting to flight four or five times his owl
number of men. and capturing their camps
with all tho munitions of war. Durinf
these successful raids on the enemy, no ba,
captured over 5000 head of stock. taker
800 prisoners, and killed over 100 of the on
omy. Since Nov. lst, 1865, he has beer
engaged In recruiting negroes. In the
month of November, he started on q rait
which proved to be one of the most sue
cessful ever nade in the army. He cap
tured 1000 head of stock, destroyed tw
ferry-boats. and brought in 346 contrabandi
His appearance and manners arc we'll cal
culated to win the confidence of tho negroes
and ho has displayed tact in discernip
character, which is manifested in his jud
cous selections of negroes. who havo prove
to DO useful assistants in bringing in re
cruits, and preparing them for tho servic
of tho United States. From the LIST of No
vember, 1868, until about the 1st of Janua
ry, 1864, be had recruited 1900 negroes 70
the U. s. service. His labors appear to b
appreciated by tho officers Of the Army O
the Cumberland. saw several army OF
ficers at Huntsville, and they referred t.
Captain Potter, as a man ready to perform
acts of Kindness and hospitality to all goo,
and true Union men. I believe that he
a real friend to the soldier, and will not sui
fer wrong to be done to him, when it
in bis power to right it. May all our arm,
officers be imbued with tho same spirit o
devotion to their country, (ond we hop,
that the great majority of them are,) on,
may the time soon como when they car. b.
restored to tboir families. May peace sooI
como, rebels being subdued, and submission
to the Constitution, the laws and the Lawful
Government be rendered ir all the State
and Territories. Then may our brave sol
diers review the history of their labors anc
sufferngs with delight. beholdipg the glo
rious prospect of the high renown and pros
perity which their country shall attain al
the fruit of their toll. E.S.B,
YORKTOWN, Va, March 10Th, 1864.
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| INFLUENCE OF THE FIREsIpe. fresidt
has always been regarded as the altar oi
home-the seat of all the domestic virtues
Round that hallowed spot are supposed to
be nourisbed all those tender feelings and
aap ptiuenta .which softeD the hard fea atures