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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-04-28

A great comet is predicted for 1865 by
bavarian astroi o Fer now in Australia.
who says that it will come rear enough to
endanger the earth, but if it shouldn't an
nlhilatc us the sight will be most beaut-
full to behold. During three nights we
shall have no darkness, but be bathed in
the brilliant light of the blazing train.
Why are hoops like obstinate men -
Because they stand out about triaes.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25
sh-American Fedora ton.

The outlines Of Federal Constitution
for British North Ame' ioa have been essen
tialiv agreed upon, and . new nation, des
tined in the end to bs entirely iudepend
ent oil the mother country, is arising on orl
northern boundary. A change will b.
made from disjoinied number of colonies
to consolidated British American Empire
it the intentions OF the Quebec conference
DO carried out. Heretofore, the six provin
ces-Canada West, Canada East, New
Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edwards
Island and NewtOundiand--have occupied
3 position independent of each other
though all alike dependent upon the crown
OF Great Britain.
Tho population combined of these prov.
inces is some 8, ,200. 900, about that OF the
Uaited States al the close of the RevOlu
tionary Was. Canada West has nearly
half OF this number, and her influence ba,
heeD prominent in this whole matter OF
federation.
The construction of the new Govern.
ment 10 in assimilation 10 that of tho bone
government in Great Britain so that, with
I he exception OF Union under one execu-
tive head and ono common parliment, tie
proposed change is not really very great
one. But republican influences are at
work IN some portions of this territory, and
u IS likely that in the course of time, an
entire Independence of the mother country
will be attained. and progress in ideas and
the tendency OF the ago, will bring this new
nation up TO q position which will increase
it's wealth, intelligence and political impor.
tanCe,
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25
Practically Philanthropic Women.

Some OF our readers have, no doaot. pass.
ed. in travelling, Q remarkable monument
near Calue. 10 Wiltshire. The story of
that monument ought even to bo fresbly
remembered; aud the monument il of a
typical character. Once upon ume aru.
raj housewife in that neig borbood carried
hor butter aud eggs to market; and every
i'fne she did so she was troubled by = bad
road which skirted . bill, receiving the
trickling Of water from it. The kindly
dame put by part Of the profits of her sales
and left sun at her Geatb to make a good
bit OF road in the place OF the bad, and TO
keep it 10 repair. Al the value of monsy
changed. there was such . surplus that
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25
Two Qualities Of Men.

There is DegativeDess OF character
which is often mistaken for amiability or
impartialiiy. or some other kindred virtue
The person possessing it never takes sides
on question of importance enlisiiue the
interest and action OF men, and 10 equally
well pleased which ever party wins in tho
contest. The future of the church, of q o
government, OF society, Of man, arc of but
little account to him so that he is left un.
disturbed in his quiet. plodding. aiuless
journey through lite. He avoids the oppo.
stitch, strife and bitterness encountered by
the positive man, but theu he is practically.
and for all useful purposes, nobody &C.
comp'ishes nothing in life and dies 10 be
forgotten as soon as he 10 buried.
On the other hand. there 10 q positivepcss
OF character no, untrequently mistaken for
hardness, selfisbnese, arrogance, querulous-
ness. The positive man has q purpose in
life. and in ell questious OF great interest
firmly plants himself on one side or the
other. and will make himself unmistakab.y
felt, whether the decision be Tor HIM or
against bis cherished views. All matters
OF public interest engage his best powers; /;
and find in him either an earnest advocate.
or an active, persistent opponent Men
will call him hard names, and some will
heartily hate him. But then he 10 Q force
in the world, and all there 10 Of science.
art. education and government, 10 sttribu.
table 10 him. While he lives he 10 the oply
useful element in society; and after his
death, even his enemies will rejoice at his
virtues. and vie with his friends in their
efforts 10 perpetuate his memory among
men.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25

PLAIN SrEAKIHa.--I think there is q great
deal OF mischief done by what is called plain
speaking; and yet, how beautiful it 10 when
serene old man. knowing the ways of youth
IN spirit OF ineffable gentleness and love, as
a timely moment, draws aside young man
whose disposition he has wathced, and saws
to him 10 plain words, my son, thus and
thus you arc living, and thus aud thus you
will end such life, If you persist in it"-
doing for him what bis father or mother. or
employer never Observation-Disclosures 70 him
plain aud loving words OF rebukeI That
young man will turn by and by and wben
he does turn and take hold of the vays Of
righteousness. he never will forget the besu-
~ OF that fsithfuluess of speech that 20
sank down inio his heart. But on the other
hand there are many men that undertake
this faithfulDess of speech. who are like .
physician that should conclude that all men
we're below the standard of health, and
should 60 around with some nauseous med.
icine. and wherever he could see o persons
mouth open, put 10 pinch, making himself
. pest to the whole community. There are
many persons that. - religious reformers,
are mpertiuent, intrusive. void of good judR.
ment. annoying. provoking. Moral mnsqui.
toes. gnats. fsas. vermin. they are-H. ".
Beecher.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25
Coincidence.

Yesterday--the event!ul day Of our ma.
sion's triumphant reassertion Of the Re.
public---was remarkable as an anniyerss.
ry. perhaps remembered but BY few.
Tweniy-seven years ago (on the eve Of
November 8. 1887, occurred the Alton
riot, and the death OF the anti.slayery
martyr, Loveioy. A little less than q
generation. But what . harvest from
that days sowing!
II is no time. Just now. 10 indulge in
extended reflections upon . coiucide ence
Of events SO forcibly reminding us OF
those words Of grand cheer
"Yet other hauds thy sword shall WELD.
Yet other hands the standard wave,
I'LL from the trumpet's mouth is pealed
The blast Of triumph DER thy gave"
Not yet, indeed, may we short pe ans
over the complete overthrow Ct the HYDRA
that has added to its already untold
wrongs the eliminating one of dire and
parricidal war for our national destruc.
tion. May we not thank God for the
great national victory Of yesterday. as q
fresh pledge Of the near and entire dis.
Of our land from the sin and
curse Of African bondage!--C Chicago Jour.
nal.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25
EwThe Ssn.;na estimates that ;t

~The Sentinel estimates that it
costs s2.l to publish that paper for ono
year at present rates, and that i. loses
i8 cents.-.bs subscription price being
but S2. Its editor counsels wisely and
we'll when he says ons of three things
mus! be instituted, wig: either more price,
smaller paper, or, more subscribers. -
Publishers differ as to the best plan to be
adopted. Some prefer the "ensmaIling"
process, while others unhesitatingly hitch
on the dimes, some going as high as %
pei year. which notch the Home Journal
has just reached, and many country pa
pers range along the scale between Sc
and $3. Paper.makers are not disposed
to abate one iota on the price OF paper,
notwithstanding the cheapening OF other
commodities Of trade, neither will they
do SO. unless "the heavens fall" The
publisher must, therefore. protect him.
self in some way. The decline in gold
does not affect paper, but decline in pa
per, would most seriously move gold
down the plane.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25

The Graud Rebel Rally finally concluded
With brilliant illumination of Transparent.
cies. bonfres. Chinese lanterns, rockets, &c.
which were really beautiful, had n not been
that they wero almost sounding the DEATH
knoll OF the Nation.
had tho honor of listening to Col. ia.
ques. OF I'LL and Gov. Pierpoint, of Va,
last Friday afternoon and evening. Col.
Jsquos gave full account OF his visit to
Richmond. which was about as heretofore
published. Col. Jaqacs is an eloquent
speaker.
But have intruded too long. I have
clattered away most of my space on Copper.
hoad rallies, to the exclusion of many items
OF more interest. hope. Mr.. Editor. you
will pardon my intrusion, and l will give
you my word for 1t III never "lipger" so
sgain.
Truly, PRIMUS.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25
Manufacture of Tar.

Perbaps in no State in the Union have
the resources thereof been more largely
developed, ,hanin Pennsy In seve.
raj of the southern counties, cotton has
been successfully cultivated on q small
scale, while tho growing of tobacco has been
made one of the principal crops of the far.
mer Indeed. the Importance of tobacco
planting has now become of the first char.
acter, and its harvest matter Of great i'm.
portance. We now observe that in Cambria,
Somerset and the adjoining counties, a good
quality of Tar is being manufactured from
the knots of the pitch pine. The manufac-
ture of this substitute for North Carolina
tar is carried on quite extensively, and has
already considerably deprecated the price
of the latter article. The lar thus pro.
ducod answers nearly all the requisites as
a substitute for tho original article.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25
A LESSON FOR CnoAoERs.-rhe devotion

A LESSON FOR CRoAoERs'-The devotion
Of New England women to the Union cause
during the present war. will be no less con.
spicuous 10 history than that of their moth
er's of thu revolution. The Bost ton papers
mentioned the case of lady whose husband
and only son emitted early in the war. The
husband was klldd, aud the widow deter.
mined to give her means aud her services
TO the Union cause. She went 70 the army
to nurse the pounded soldiers, and on thir-
teen battle-Re!ds ministered to their wants.
Finally her sou, the last of family of four,
was killed iu battle, and alone in the world,
the las. earthly tie severed. she procured his
body. and with it returned to Boston. dis
consolate and alone. While conveying the
body to her old home, some dastsrdIy pick
pocket robbed her of all the money she had
remaining in the world. What Lesson for
those croskers who having sacrificed moth.
ing, SIT in their easy chairs, and prate about
the hardships of war, as shown in their To-
creased bills for luxuries they might we'll
spare.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25
FEMININE FRANKNEss.-Tbe heat

FEMININE FRANKNEss.-The best OF
women Il have heard my grandmoth ther say
are hypocrites. We don't know how much
they hide from Us; how watchful the, are
when they seem most artless and confiden.
tisl; how often those frank smiles which
they wear SO easily are traps to csjole,
elude. disarm-I don't mean in your CO.
quettes. but your domestic models aud par.
agons of female virtue. Who has not seen
q woman hide the dullness of a stupid bus.
band, or coax the fury of q savage one?-
We accept this Amisble siavishness, and
praise women for il; We call this pretty
treacbery truth. A good housewife is OF
necessity q bumbug; and Corne!ia's bus.
band was hoodwinked, ss Potiphar vas
only in different way sy.-Thackeray.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25
Napoleon's idea of Making War.


The following letter was written by Ma
poleon to Augeresu. on the 2lst of Febru.
sry. 1904:
What! Six hours after receiving the
frss troops from Spain you are not in the
heidi Six hours Of rest IL quite enough for
them. conquered at FsDgis With Q brig.
ado OF dragons coming from Spain who
rom BsyoDDe had not drawn rein. Do
you say that the six battsllions are unin.
structed! Augoreau, what miserable ex.
cusesl l bsve destroyed 90, 900 enemies
With battallions Of conscrip,s, scarcely
clothed and without cartridge boxes. The
National Guards are pitiful. I have bers
1000 from Anglers and Bretsgue, 10 round
rats, without cartridge boxes, but with
good weapons; and have made them tell.
There s no money, do you say? But vbero
90 you expect to get money bot from tho
enemy: You have no teams, Seize them.
You have no magazines7 Tut, tut, this 10
too ridiculous. l order you TO put Your
selt in the field within twelve hours after
you receive this letter. If you are stu tho
Augereau Of CastiglioDe, keep your com.
mand. IL your sixty years are too much
for you, reinquisb it TO the Oldest of YOUR
general officers. The country 10 mensced
and in danger. 1t can only be saved by
daring and alacri,y, and not BY vain delays.
You must have . nucleus of 5000 picked
troops. l have not 80 many, yet l have
destroyed three armies, captured 40, 900
prisoners. taken 400 pieces of artillery, and
thrice saved tho capital. The enemy are
10 full fight upon Troyesl. Be before
them. Act no longer ss OF late. Resume
the method and spirit of o3. when
Frencbmen see your plume waving in the
van. and you, first OF all, exposed to the
enemys hre. you will do With them what.
ever you will.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25
Gen. Phillip q, Sheridan.

This brave and indOmitsbie Soldier, up.
on whom all eyes are now ceniered, is q
native of Perry County. Ohio. and 10 abou,
33 years of age. He graduated at wes:
Point in 1853. at which time he entered
the Army rs second Lieutenant of Infantry,
having faithfully served bis country 10 vari.
Gus capacities in Texas, California and Ore
gon up to the breaking out of the war, in
which he has also aendered the Gover
ment the most signal aud efficient aid, hsv.
ing entered the Cavalry service in May,
1862, as Colonel of tho I'd Michigan cavsl.
ry. Ohio may we'll feel proud of the part
her sons are taking in deiencs of the Union.
the Constitution aud the Laws.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25
General Grant on the Election.

The following dispatch from the noble
Grant 10 one OF the best bulletins of tho war :
CITY POINT. Nov. lO-lO:3O p NJ.
Hen Edpin VI. Stanton Secretary of Har:
Enough now seems to be known to say
who is to hold the reins Of Government for
ths next four years.
Congratulate the President for me for
the double victory.
The election having passed off quietly,
no bloodsbed or riot throughout the land,
is victory worth more to the country
than battle won.
Rebellion and Europe will construe Il 90.
u. s. GRANT, Lieut.. Gen.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25
CHIEF JussIcEs OF TIE II

CHIEF JUSTICES OF TIE UNITED STATES
John Jay. the first Chief Justice Of The
United States. served for FIVE years, from
1889, to 1894, whom he resigned to accep,
the embassy to England. He died in 1929,
aged 81 years. His successor, Oliver Ella.
worth, filled the office for -four years, from
1876 to 1900. when III health induced him
to retire. He died 10 1907 aged 81. Like
bis predecessor. Chief Justice Ellsworth was
appointed by President Washington. The
third Chief Justice. John Marshall, presided
over our highest tribunal for no less than
thirty. four years. having been nominated by
the elder Adams in 1901, and dying In OF.
fee in 1885, at the age of 60 The late
Judge Taney. the fourth Chief Justice, wore
the robes of Office for twenty eight years.
owing his position to Presidont Jackson in
1886 He was 81 years old at the time of
bis death.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25

OLD FATHER BUSHNELL Of Vermont used
to cay that the best criticism be ever re-
ceived on bis preaching, was from q little
boy who sat at bis feet. looking up into bis
face, as he was preaching. in q crowded
house As he was going on very earnestly.
the little fellow spoke out. you ssid that
afore!"
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25
THE EVE OF BATTLE.
BIT WALLACE p. EDwARD.

Soft fell the pensive. gray twilight,
The camp. Gre cleaned afar,
while o'or the mountaiD's rugged hight
Looked down the vesper star;
Up from the South. enchained by death
The ftful night wind blew,
And echoed far. with drowsy breath,
Tho welcomed shrill tattoo.
As meath the pines I sat and dreamed
OF friends and home 60 dear,
Until. enrapt with thought. seemed
Their last sweet words TO hear;
And, fret and dearest of them all,
My sainted mother spake:
"My only son, If you should fall,
My fond old heart will breakt
"But GO; thy country needs thy arm;
In Israels God I trust,
To guard tho from all sin and harm,
Aud lead thee with the just.
Aud. o. forget not Hin who died,
That we BY faith might live !
Look up to him; in him confide;
And he thy strength wilt give.
Then on my hoad or hands she laid,
And. with sith.lifted eyes.
All tremulous, these words she said,
OF loves blest sacrifice;
20. God Of truth and mercy, guide.
Accept my precious son.
Spare him to be my staff and pride;
If not, thy will be done T. -.
As thus dreamed distant boom
Smote ou the startled air;
1t was the cannon's kneli o: doom,
To many q life. dream fair. ..,
Then crushing down thought of home,
God, ard the right. I cried;
Ind thro that night OF death aud gloom,
l felt Him by my eide.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25

WHEN the tea was thrown overheard 10
Boston harbor. Sept. 10. l774, Lot Cheever.
one of the party. got some Of the tea 10 bis
shoes. and an ole lady saved il and it has
been kept until now, and lately was pre-
sented to a Fair given in Boston.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25

The man that has nothing to boast of but
bis illustrious ancestors, is like o potato
plant; oil the good belonging to him is un.
der ground.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25
BRAlNERD & RURRIDGE.

Designers 81 Lithographers. Engraving on
Wood, Book illustrations, Buildings Horses Il
other Stock, Ornamental Borders Letters, Vign-
cites, Agricultural Il Commercial GUS in Tints,
Seals, Stamps, 4 Machiuery in every variety OF
Style. 5O2tl
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25
we take no note oi Time but by it's loss.
10 give it then tongue is wise in" watchma.
p. ALLEN, JR.,

Would say to the human race.
That he tnkeIs away al The same old place.
To Clocks and Watches ais he pits an end;
He is their true and only faithful friend.
Oils up their joints, eradicaes their pain,
They lick Tor joy, as though quite young again
Iewelry repaired Mt the shortest notice, and
All work done on the most reasonable terms
ChardOn, Aug, goth, 1864. 763tf
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25
S. EOSON,

County Surveyor, Hambden, Geauga Co, @.
Those living at distance wishing Surveying
done by the Surveyor, viii have heir calls.punc,-
ually attended to, by add essing him by letter,
giving five days notice. Direct all letes 10
Hamoden, Geauga County,O. sos
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BRAIN ERD & BuGRIDGE,

Solicitors of Patents. and U. States e. For.
eign Paten, Agency, No 8 Bank ST., Cleveland,
Ohio. We are prenared TO transact business OF
every description relating to lnventaus, Draw.
ings Caveats, SDsr'ica.lons, Patents, Infringe.
ments, and the Pa enf Laws.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25

The man who makes business OF raising
pork for market, may be said to live BY bis
PEI.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25

A HUMBLE heart is habitation for God.
scholar for Christ, . companion of angels,
o preseryer Of grace. aud meet for glory.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25

WILKINS g. KELLEY,
General Dealers in Groceries, Hardware,
Dyestuf'. Flour, Fish, Yankee Notions, &c
Store in New Block, Chardon, Ohio. 767
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25

In the morning think what thou hast to
do. and at night ask thyselt what thou hast
done,
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25

A MANS good fortune often turns his
head; bad fortune - often sverts the beads
of his friends.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-11-25

Book Binder and Blank Book Manufacturer
Herald Buildings Cleveland, Ohio, ~ Blank
Books Ruled and Bound to order. Old 3ooks
Rebound. 526
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FARMLY HOUSE,

New Hotel. fronting Park y Painesville, Ohio.
S Bnrridge, j., Proprietor. D.. Burridge's Liv-
cry and Omnibus Line attached to the House
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r c. GRIER,
Attorney at Law and Solicitor in Chancery
Also Prosecuting Attorney and Circuit Court
Commissioner for Bay County. TOthce in the
Court House Buildings. Bay City, NJ chuson.
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