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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20
How Milton Spent the Day.

At bis meal he never took much wine or
other eImented liquor. Although not fas-
tidious in his food, yet bis taste seems to
have been delicate and refined, like his
other senses, and he had . preference fog
such visnds as wero OF an agreeable flavor.
In bis early years he used to sit up late st
his studies. but in his later years he retired
every night at 8 O'Clock, and lay till in
the Summer and Eve ia the Winter. Il
not then disposed to rise, he had some one
to sit at his bedside and read 70 him
When he rose he bad q chapter of the He
brew Bible read for him, and then, sfter
breakfast studied till twelve. He then
dined, took some exercise fer an hour, gen.
orally 10 a chair iu which he used to swing
himself or requested bis wife to sing. who.
as he said. had Q good voice but no ear.
He then resumed bis studies until six,
from which hour until eight he copvessed
with oil Who came to visit him. He finally
tosk a tight supper, smoked pipe of TO.
bacco. and drank glass Of water; and af'
forwards he retired to rest. Like many
other poets. Milton found the stillness
warmth and rccumbency of bod favorable
to composition and bis wife said, before
rising Of a morning, be often dictated Ia
her twenty or thirty verses. A favorite po-
siiion of his when debating his verses, We
are told, was that of sitting with one of bis
legs over the arm of bis chair. His wife
related that he used 10 compose chiefly in
the Winter.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20
Lorenzo Dow. the itinerant preacher. 90

LORENZO Dow, the itinerant preacher, 90
famous in his lifetime for his eccentricity,
commenced his sermon on one occasion by
reading from st. Paul, IL can do all things."
The preacher paused took off bis spectscies.
laid them on the open Bible and said: mo.
Paul. you are mistaken for once; I'll bet
you FIVE dollars you can't. aud stake the
money" At The same time putting bis
hand in his pocket. he took out . Eve dol
las bill, laid IL on the Bible, took up his
speotacles again. and read-"through Jesus
Christ our Lord" "Ab. Paul." exclaimed
the preacher, snatohing up the Ave dollar
bill and returning II to his pocket, "thats
. different matter the bets Withdrawn"
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20
pHANTOMs.
BY u. W. LoNGFRLLow.

All houses wherein men have lived and died,
Are haunted houses. Through The open doors
The har mless phon,oms on their errands glide
With feet thu, make no Roise upon The floors
We meet them at .be doorway, on the stair,
Along the passages they come nnd 60;
Impalpabe impressions on the air,
A sense oi something moving to and fro.
There ore more guests q, table than tie hosts
Invited; the illuminated hall
Is ,hronged with quiet, inoffensve ghosts,
AS silent as the pic ures on the wall
The stranger nt my 6reside cannot see
The form see, nor hear the sounds hear
He but per ceives what is, while unto me
All that has been is visible and clear.
We have no titIe-deeds to house or lands;
Owners and occupants Of earlier dates
From graves forgotten stretch their dusty hands
And hold in mortmain stili their old estates
The spiri,.world around this world Of sense
Floats like nn atmosphere, and everywhere
Watts through these earthly mists und vaporl
denee,
A vital breath Of more ethereal air.
Our little lives are kept In cquipoise
BY opposite attractions and desires;
The struggle Of the insliRct that enjoys,
And the more noble instinct that aspires.
The perturbations, the perpetual jar
or earthly wants ano aspirations high,
Come from the influence OF that unseen star,
That undiscovered planet in our sky.
And as the moon. from some dark gate Of cloud
Throws DER the seq a floating bridge Of light
Across whose trembling planks our fancies crowC
Into the realms Of mystery and night;
So from the world Of spirits there descends
A bridge of light, connecting it with this.
Der whose unsteady floor that sways and bends
Wander our thoughts above the dark abyss.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20

VIcroRIA's PRIVATE P PARLoR.-It is
thus described: "Her msjes,y's private
sitting room. which is situated on the
south side Of the queens tower, has been
beautifully decorated. The ceiling, which
is very chsste and gilt, aud the alls
have been hung in the pannels with a
very handsome brocade satin Of rich
crimson ground. with foliage of gold color
and white. having a very good effect. as
it is in keeping with the other decorations
of the room. The silk has been accurate
ly copied by an English manufacturer
from silk. which was made by foreign
6rm for George The Nv. The psnnels are
surrounded by richly carved and gill
mouldings. and below them is halo o.
white and gold, corresponding with the
ceiling. The window draperies have
been arranged in very tasteful and some
what novel manner, which is very sui,a
bic to the style of the room, and is 8
pleasing change from the former heavy
draperies."
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20
The Power Of Love.

There WAS in a certain mission school
one old lady, as teacher, whose hear.
never grew cold towards her children,
whose love for them was always fresh and
green. She had class of unruIy boys
placed in her change. They could not be
restrained, Sabbath after Sabbath they
bad let out their wicked natures, and it
was thought nothing could he done with
them. Teacher aEef teacher had given
them over in dispair and resigned the
class. AT last they asked this old lady TO
take charge of these boys. She consent
ed. She went to them from her closet,
went TO them with the love to God and
love TO their souls. When she came be.
fore them she picked out one whom she
thought TO be the ringleader among them,
and she began to talk with him:
"Do you love God?" she asked.
"No." ..-.a r'. ..
"Do you love your mother?"
"No."
ado you love your iriends?"
mo. | dom, love God. nor my moth
er, nor nobody. and I'm not coming any
more 10 sunday chool.'
The old lady's heart was touched, and
she said, "Why. il one Of my sons should
say he did not love his mother, it would
break my heart" and the thought OF The
condition Of that boy SO overcame her
that che burst into tears and wept over
him. He, too, was affected. He burst
into tears. and from that moment tha, boy
and that old lady were united in hearts
At the close of the school he said to the
superintendent: n.
Il love that old lady! and Pm always
coming to this school. and she shall be my
teacher"
That class was pointed out to me as g
model class in very large school. Il
was love that bound that boys heart sc
closely to that Of his teacher, and he wa,
only the representative Of The whole class
Union Magazine.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20

why, Mary, have you been very lone
ly in my absence? I'm not gone every
evening, Pm sure.'
How many evenings do you think you
have spent at home in the last Two months?
Oh, don't know. Average two a
week, perhaps
1T has averaged just two month, with
the exception Of Sundays
Oh, you're mistaken, Mary
Il dan convince you And she did 80.
Now. Charles, it is not simply for nay
own sake that would make this request.
but for our children's, aud perhaps a lit.
tie for your own. Charley is such a so.
cial, de mon stra,ive little fellow! Some.
times he feels that be is hardly used. be.
cause be is required TO spend bis even.
ings 'moped up at home with only wo.
men folks' His school. mates tsught him
tbat-those who pass half their nights in
the streets, and in The baunts which 10
see your hoy enter would make you shud.
der. He talks TO me, and asks questions
constantly, SO that grow fatigued, and
glad when he chooses 70 60 10 bed in ad.
vance OF bis time. Oiien, too, the chill.
dren need assistance in their lessons, which
l am not competent 10 give. Many an
example in arithmetic is passed over be.
cause little heads cannot puzzle /, out
themselves; mother too ignorant to help,
father not a; home, and The school teach :
er too busy 10 give more than the geuer-
al directions: Then it has grieved me
much TO think tn at your club room, and
other resorts perhaps more Objectionable
could always win you from me, while
found it SO difficult 10 win you from them
Have [ asked an extravagant gift, Char
ley:
Not SO extravagant but that l am glad
you asked it. l really did not consider
tbet 30 much Of my time was passed away
from my family. Sometimes have
thought tina, 1 wasn't we'll enough &C.
Quainled with my children. but | knew
your thorough ways, and trusted ell 10
you. II has been heavy burden, i know,
and henoefor,h / will be more ready To
shhre it with you. 1t hurts NE 70 think
you have felt lon eliness SO often. sup.
pose you have spent most of your time
in resding?'
.No--before the cbiidren's bed time
there is no opportunity for any reading
except juvenile; and after tba,,I am usu-
ally very tired, and baby commonly wax.
ing for her nine O'Clock fir olic. But that
reminds me Of my little present for you;'
and from the table drawer she took, ''rke
Minister'S Wooing.' handsomely bound,
and preseu,ed i. TO her husband
Thank you. Have you read i?' be
asked. ... .-
Not line.' ...
Then to morrow night I will com.
mence reading it aloud TO you.' 't
'Ohl Charley! That 10 better than fur
capes. But don't mean to be selfish:
will not claim all your evenings. TIE
club will hate me, il should
Clubs are not trumps,' he returned
gaily, then checking himself, hrt hearts
are-such hearts at yours, Mary. lfhaM
the women's were as true, half the club
rooms would be destroyed, and saloons
and gambling dens haunted only br the
vilest OF the vile.' ..
There, that is all OF compliment tha:
can appropriate at present. Charley
And so ended the 6rst installment of Mr..
Bancroft's New Years gilt. ..F
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20

TAXING them one with another. said
the Rev. Sidney Smith. believe my con-
gregation TO be the most exemplary OBJ
ssrSsrs OF the religious ordinances. for
the poor keep all the fasts. rnd the rich
keep all the feasts. f
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20

Or all the passions. jealousy is that
which exacts the hardest service, and
pays the bitterest wages. It's service is
to watch The success Of our enemies; its
wages, TO be sure Of it, Cotton.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20
BRAINERD g. BURRIDGE,

Solicitors of Patents, and u. States g. For.
eign Patent Agency, No 8 Bank ST., Cleveland,
Ohio We are prepared to transact business Of
every description. relating to Inventiaus, Draw.
ings Caveats, Spscifica lions, Patents, Infringe.
me nts, and the Patent Laws.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20
BRAINERD g. BURRIDGE,

Designers & Litkosraphers.E Engraving on
Wood, Book illustrations, Buildings, Horses e.
other Stock, Ornamental Borders, Letters, Vign.
cites, Agricultural & Commercial Cuts in Tints,
Seals, Stamps, & Machiuery in every variety OF
Style. 5O2tf
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20
DENTISTRY

VTyHE undersigned, having permanently located
l at Chnrdon, for the purpose OF operating at
public, that he is uow prepared to attend to the
wants Of all in need Of anything in his line ol
business. All Work WARRANTED.
Ofice, over Murray& Canfefds' Bank. Resi-.
dence one door south Of l.; J. Randalls dwell
ing Il. ID. klCHARDSON:
Chardon. Dec. 4th, 1868. 725tf
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20
Il. C.. GRIER,

Attorney at Law and Solicitor in Chancery
Also Prosecuting Attorney and Circuit Cour
Commissioner for Bay County. UOffice in the
Court House Buildings. Bay City, Michisen.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20
GUN SHOP IN CHARDON.

e.TShop, two doors south of the Courthouse.
Rifles made with Improved Cunning Twist
Sholguns Fowlingpleces, Telescope Sights, Pat
ent Mu1le and Starter, Breech, Swedge, &c
made to order. 6rJOB WORK done on short
notice. JrAli Work warranted.
U. G. THAYER.
Chardon, Oct. 3lst, 1864 .a 725n
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20
S. EDISON.

Those living at distance wishing Surveying
done by the Surveyor. will have their calls pnnct.
ually attended to, by addressing him by letter,
giving five days notice Direct all letteis to
Hambden, Geauga County, q. 595
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20
. DR.. A. McGRAW,

Physician and Surgeon, Newbury Center
Geauga County, Ohio. takes this method to in.
form the public, that he is now prepared to re-
spond to all calls in the line Of his profession.
7S0yl
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20
R. CREIGHTON,

Book Binder and Blank Book Manufacturer,
Herald Buildings, Cleveland, Ohio. a1rBlank
Books Ruled and Bound to order. Oh Socks
Rebound. .r. 900. = sec
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20
Last Moments of Great Psrsonages

Mary-Scotiand's trad beauty-met the
gloomy king, with degree of resolution to
be expected from her misfoftunes, 90 nu-
merous were they-Geserted by every friend
except her little dog,
Sir T. More remarked to the executioner
by whose hand be was to perish, that the
scafoid was extremely weak. 4 pray you
friends, see me up safe, said be; and for
coming down, let me shift for myself.
Cbaucer breatbed bis last while compos-
ing a ballad. His last production 10 called
"A ballad made by Geoffrey Cbsucsr on his
death bed, lying in great pain
4 could wish this tragic scene was over
said Quin the actor; but hope to 20 thro
it with becoming dignity.
Petrarch was found dead in bis library,
leaning over q book.
kosseau, when dying, ordered bis attend.
ants to remove him before the window that
be might look upon his garden, and glad
den his eyes with the sight of Nature. How
ardent an admirer he was Of Nature. is po-
eticaily told in Zimmerman's Solitude.
Pope tells US, that be found Sir Godfrey
Knelier (when be visited him few days be-
fore his deaih) sitting up and forming plans
for his monument. His vanity vas copspic-
uous even in death.
warren Das REMARKED, tuat C0eet6rneiu
good breeding only left him with his death.
Give Drysdale chair, said he to bis valet,
when that person was announced.
Bayle. when dying, pointed to the place
where his proof sheet was deposited.
.CIarendon's pen dropped from bis hand
when he was seized with the palsy, which
Terminated bis existence.
| Roscommoo, when expiring. quoted from
his own translation of Dies Irs.'
Hsller. feeling his pulse. said. The artery
ceases to beat! and Immediately died.
A MUSICAL DRAkE.-A Dunkirk journal.
ist in September last. anxious to prove
that France possessed animals of rare mer-
il, gave iu his paper the following example,
in proof of bis assertion; m. jolly" said
be, 70 cloth merchant, of AbbeviIie, is in
possession of q beautiful drake. which by
perseverance, for two years, with bird or.
gan. be has taught to sing several different
airs. His success in this instance has de-
tsrmined him to try the same experiment
on turkey, and he expects to succeed"
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20

E. w. UPHAM,
Manufacturer of Carriages aud Bug gies
Parkman, Geauga County, Ohio. 76lyl'
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20

Estate of Gsius King, deceased s.s 1ts,s oil "
den Township, Gsauga County Nc UnsI nN YIN
Hambden, Jan. ooh, 1867 !es
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20
JAMES BREWER,

JAMES BREWER, t
Bread & Biscuit Baker & Confection er,
Due door south of the Courthouse, Charaon, o.,
All kinds of temperate drinks kept constantly
on hand. 760lf
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20

90. WILKINS & KELLEY,
General Dealers in Groceries, Hardware,
Dyestuffs, Flour, Fish, Yankee Notions, &c
Store in New Block, Chardon, Ohio. 767
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20
Terms, 600 per Ycnr.

W Allkinds Of Merchantable Produce taken
in payment, at the Market Price.
I'm, paper discontinued until a III Arrearages
are paid, except at the option OF the p roprietor
IL communications must be addressed 10 the
Proprietor, postage paid, to receive attention.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20
FARMLY HOJJSE

FARMLY HOUSE, II
New Hotel, fronting Park y Painesville, Ohio
s. Birridge, j., Proprietor. D. Burridpe's Liv.
cry and Omnibus Line attached to the House.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20
E.COWLES,

AuctiOneer. Having obtained License from
Government to sell goods he will attend to oil
calls within the limits Of the State. Post Office
Address, f. Cowles, Chardon, Geauga County,
Ohio. 763yla26
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tIta,'sYed 10 ensure satisfaction, and to make
10 .e;s stp:allery the EXCELSIOR Of Geauga County.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20

CANFIELD & SMITH,
Attorneys at Law, Clarion, Ohio. o flee in
Union Block. up stairs. 62S
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20

An nersops irteres'ed may except, Il.
N. G. CANFlELD, Probate Judge.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

Z. Z. DURFEE. j. E. STEPHENSON.
DURFEE g. STEPHENSON,
Attorneys ut Law. 2T Office, door sou III
Of the Court House, up stairs, Char don, Ohio
..s 3s2tf
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-01-20

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q hvres. a fow mcnths aimee, 10 the City OF
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

~.IrNp1EcUrE'-We have time and again been
asked what is Jimplccutsp where did it come from,
who does it belong to, what does it mean, &c
We even went so far as to search through Webster
American Encyclopedia, Mother Goose melodies, ana
other standard works, but mary" Jmplecute did we
find To settle the matter consulted our neghoor o.
the sNews" and we individually and collectively come
to the conclusion that il cute jimmy turned loose
on the world to seek whom it might devour Fata
mistake? Justice requires that should make amends
which we do by reprinting extract from the last
Jimplecute" We take the responsibility ourselves
as the editor of the News is absent:
1--WE have been informed that the New Orleans Picay
une wants to know what the Jimplecute is? Just
to think that of the greatest journals of the age
should remain in ignorance of great eventas the
birth of the Jimpecute. The Picayune must certainly
be badly supplied with the OF obtaining the
news; but so it is We can inform the Picayune that
the Jimplacute as the Jmplecute, live rip.snorting
fearless, independent newspaper of small dimensions
and large notoriety that has subscribers than any
paper in existence, of its age Born in the smoke
and battle of rebellion FOR its countrys cause
and expose thieves and public plumbers it made few
enemies ana many IflehaS- surviving 'he CRASH u
matter and wreck of worlds she still lives and expects
(f the powers that be will permit to enlarge its d
mansions and furnish its readers and the Pcayune with
all the news from the greatest State in Gods whole
dominons. ..sai
For the definition of the name we copy from our
first number "Many of our readers will doubtless
wish to know the definition of our title We will en-
Tighten them 1t erergthing in nature in one
combined mass, and nothing in particular. Such we
conceive be its true import The song of the frog
in bis pond the chirp of the merry spring bird the
cricket the hearthstone, all form part of its mean
ing, seemingly to say:
GIVE US utterance7
In short, we win rip with Euripidcs and soc with
Socrates and like the mockng bird
"Sing the wild songs of our native land"
Bully for the Jmplecute' " We are SICK, send for
lHagi,mis.p -.. a....a- s..
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HEADS 0FF.-We learn from late New Orleans pa
pers that in accordance with the recent orders of sec
rotary McCulloeh, Hon B. f. Flanders, supervising
special agent of the treasury department. and O. n
Cutler, purchasing agent, engaged in making pre-
partitions to close up their business and at once make
their final report at Washington. Mr.. Flanders has
turned over all the government plantations confscated
houses, etc, to Mr.. Conway, superintendent Of refu
gees freedmen, and abandoned lands, and the remain
der Of his business will be transferred to collector
Kellogg. Abolishing Mr.. Flanders Office will throw
cut Of position great number Of special agents
throughout the country.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

SINGULAR TASTE IN RELICS "A Washington cores
pondent, who has been visiting Ford's theatre in that
city, where the late assassination took place says:
Notwithstanding the close surveillance of the guards
who have had the theatre charge the building has
been roughly used. Curiosity seekers have complete
ly Whitfield away the bench upon which .Peanut
John" sat whilst holding Booths horse and about a
yard square has been away from the green baize
carpet surrounding the spot where Booths feet struck
when be jumped upon the stage, after shooting the
president One of these curious visitors entered the
saloon adjoining the theatre, where Booth took his
lac drink of brandy just before be murdered Mr. Lin
eolu The visitor inquired of the barkeeper: Have
you the same bottle on hand out of which Booth
drank on the night of the assassination ?" Eyes,
sill" "And the same brandy in it % Yes, sir
Lets have it." The visitor tastes the brandy, makes
a wry face, and continues: "And that's the same
brandy that Booth drank - ''Yes, sir.n swell,
don't wonder that he killed the president. A drink
OF that brandy would make man kill hia grand
mother
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The river is still on the rise at this point The arr

The river is still on the rise at this point The arm
walls of steamboats, have not been so numerous during
the past week as the proceeding one nor the eargoes
50 heavy. The down trips, however, have paid we'll
all the boats being loaded to their fullest capacity At
one time the tonnage not equal to the demand, in
consequence of which, freight cotton rose from four
70 ten dollars per bale, at which price four or five
packets got full loads It has however since fallen to
eight dollars which is the ruling rate.g Navigation
still continues good in the lakes and above the raft Tor
,,a.s auaptcu -y.-., eiv tuSt ooaI
f:o~ above the raft reports that she met heavy rise
above fslton, which will no doubt give Us plenty Of
water for sometime to come