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East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-03-29

TnE DECAY OF CoNvERsATrox..-The
ancient art of talking is falling into
decay. It is an ascertainablo fact
that, in proportion to mn increased
amount of population, the aggregate
bulk of conversation is lossenipg-
People nowadays havo something
else to do than talk; not only do they
live in such hurry that there is only
leisure for just comparing ideas as to
the weather, but they have each and
all gross quantity to do, which puts
talking out of the question. il por-
sons remain at home, they read; if
they journey by rail, they read if
they go to the seaside, they read ws
have met misguided inffividuals OUT
in the open fields with books III hond;,'
young folks have boon seen stretched
underneath trees, and upon the banks
of rivers, pouring over rages; on tho
tops of inountains,y in the desert, OF,
within forests--cverywhere men pall.i
printed sheets from.tho pockets, and
in tho earliest, latest, highest occupa-
tions of lie, they read. The fsct isN
incontestibly true, that rnddcril men
aud women are reading themselves
into a comparatively silent race
Reading is the great dolusion of the
present timc it has become q sort st
lay piety; according to which, the
lerusal Of volumes reckons rs good
works; It is, in word, the superstition.
Of the nineteenth century. Chambsrs1
Journal. r,a nil.- Fr
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-03-29
Defensive Preparations.

st. GATHERINGS Daily Journal, March IL. r
1t is a penalty which every free
people pay for the enjoyment of free
dom that they must at all times be
prepared and bold thcn selves in read
mess TO defend their rights, privileges
and peculiar institutions against all
aggressors, even TO the sacrifice Of lie
itself. Liberty or Death F" is not a
mere sentiment, to be bandied about
in well-set phrases at convival gather
ings lit is a principle as deep seated
almost in the hearts and affections of
every free people rs religion itself, and
in many cases where the. latter is
wanting the other will be found in
full vigor. From this principle of
patriotism springs all those wise and
bcnificent laws which render life and
home happy. Like religion, love Of
country-an aGectionato regard and
tenderness for the spot where we first
saw the light of day, and PASSED the
spring time Of lifo--is natural prin-
ciple, which grows with our growth,
and strengthens with our strength
The African loves his arid plains, and
the Esquimaux his black and desc
late shores as fcrvcntly as do tho
children Of more favored chimes. No
people can probably claim an undis-
pute preeminencs in tn, possession
of this principle, bat there are people
who viii EXERCISE it more vigorously,
and who will, by their courage and
indomitablo perseverance,, maintain
their right to govern their own conn
try in their own way. OF these Brit
ons have always been tho forenost,
and thoir descendants, in ovsry part
of the world, have asserted and fought
and bled for tho same right. 1t is,
highly gratifying, notwith-
the injudicious and injurious
assertions that there are traitors in
Canada, to find tina. our Parliamcnt
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-03-29


shall cite the following case A man
at the Gilbert mines by merely wash
ing the stream-out dirt, has realized
as much as sl.30 per hour.
About five thousand persons visited
the mines during the last season, T. o.,
from May up to this date; Of those
five thousand, / do not believe that
more than three hundred men have
remained here. On an average, two
hundred and fifty men have worked
from the lst Of June on the River
Gilbert, and about fifty others have
prospected on the different other riv-
ers, such as the Famine, Chaudiere,
Du Lcup, Metgermetto, Olivia, Kempt,
Taschereau, Monument, &c. Up to
this date, / compute 116 days labor
on the River Gilbert divided as fol-
" ..I
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-03-29
Seleeted gaetru.
THE LAND OF DREAMS.
ny mrs. HEnASs.


o SPIRIT-LAND! thou land Of dreamsi
A world thou art of mysterious CLEANS,
OF startling voices, and sounds at strife,-
A world of the dead in the hues Of life.
Like wizards magic gloss thou art,
q When the wavy shadows float by, and part;
Visions Of aspects, now loved, now strange,
Glimmering and mingling In ceaseless change
Thou art like city of the past,
With its gorgeous halls in frsgmcnts cast,
Amidst whose ruins there glide and play
Familiar forms Of the worlds to day.
Thou art like tho depths where the seas have
Rich with the wealth that Ia lost from earth
All tho sore A,wers Of our days gone by,
And the buried gems In thy bosom lie.
Yes thou art like those dim sea caves,
A realm Of treasures, q realm OF graves
And tho shapes through thy mysteries that
como and go,
Are Of beauty and terror, Of power and woe.
but for me, o thou picturc-land Of sleep!
Thou art all one world Of affections deep
And wrung from my heart is each flushing dye,
That sweeps Ger thy chambers Of imagery.
And thy bowers arc fair--e'en ms Eden fair;
All the beloved of my soul are there!
The forms my spirit most pines 10 see,
The eyes, whose love hath boen life to me:
They are there, each blessed voice hear
Kindly and joyous, and silvery clear;
But under-tones are in each, that say
I" 1t is but dream; it will melt away"
walk with sweet friends in the sunsets glow,
l liston to music Of long ago;
But one thought, like an omen, treathcs faint
through the lay:
" 1t is but dreamj IT will melt away"
/ sit by tho hearth Of my early days;
All the homc-faces are met by the blaze
And tho eyes Of the mother shine soft, yet say
1t is but dream 1t will melt away!"
And away, like flowers passing breath, tits
gone,
And wake moro sadly more deeply lone!
oh haunted heart is n weight TO BEAR
Bright faces, kind voices! where are ye, wherc2
Shadow not forth, o thou land of dreams,
The past. as IL fed by my own blue streams!
Make not my spirit within me burn
For the scenes and the hours that may no'cr
return.
Call out from the future thy visions bright
From tho world DER the grave, take thy solemn
light,
And oh with the loved, whom no moro see,
Show me my home, rs it yet may be-
As II yet may bo in some purer sphere,
No cloud, no parting, no sleepess fear
SO my soul may bear on, through the long,
long day,
Till go whore tho beautiful melts not away
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-03-29

q A MANS belief gains infinitely the
moinent no can s<nvincc another mimi
thcrcof. f~
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-03-29

liz prosperity, prepare for cl,ahSc;
in adycrsity, lrolic for one.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-03-29

Determined as they are to fully meet the wants
OF tho people, also establish reputation for up
right dealing, they can assure those Interested
in the purchase Of such goods that their interests
viii be greatly promoted by examining their
wares and prices.
269 sfsl.rr- rrs7 AKIN A, BADc0Ck. p
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08
Letter finn a SOlhIcr.

The following communication was
written by q soldier Of Democratic
antecedents-a man well and favorbly
known TO the most Of our readers. =
1t contains truths that most of the
soldiers can attest TO. Read it.
EDS, JEGE:--In reply to the in
structions given by "Senex," to the
soldiers, not long since, | have to say
thaat we do remember how the cop
pcrhead party of Ohio labored to
deny us the right of suffrage in the
field, how they tried to screen deser-
ters from the punishment their cases
demanded, how they opposed any
and every measure of the Govern
mcnt to bring the war to an honor
able close. Yea, more. We do re
member with what vicious looks they
regarded us, when we were fortunate
enough to obtain leave Of absence,
once more to visit our homes and
dear friends. Why, sir we were
much less liable to insult in the heart
of the secesh country, than here, in
the "great State Of Ohio.
We also remember, that here in
our own country, one charge against
a candidate of their own party, before
the Convention, Of last Fall, was thai
che had a brother in the army"
Unfortunate indeed. Who eyel
heard of a candidate being held re
sponsible for that over which he hat
no control? Another charge against
the same aspirant was, that she die
not vote Tor the great unhung,'
(Vallandigham.
Look at these facts brother soldiers
and then who, ask, among you is 81
destitute of every sense of honor anC
justice, as to cast your influence witt
party, to whose record is attachet
so much infamy.
We will admit that the soldiers
generally, are little inclined to bC
covetous. But we will predict, tha
but few Of them are so far given owe
to reprobaey of mind as to do this.
We notice that the eopperheads 0
Ohio, have fully fixed upon one AL
exander Long, OF Cincinnati; as theil
candidate for Governor.
BY the way, we know something O
reputation and are quite ready tt
predict that the photography will b.
changed, and he will be found to b.
exceedingly Short when the materia
is counted out which is to place hin
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08
what he VIII Talk About.

Many of our Copperhead friends
are anxious to know what Val. will
talk about on the goth We don't
know positively, but will tell as neai
as may be. lie will abuse, for the
first half hour, some person, against
whom he has personal spite, an
hour will be devoted to anathema-
tizing the puritans, describing in ell
Ioquent terms their witch burning
proclivities, and by logical reasoning,
prove conclusively, that all abolition
lists descended direct from them
therefore they all ought TO be hung;
another half hour will be given to
proving theresources of the south and
the impossibility of conquering it;
then an hour to his own martyrdom,
lastly, half an hour talking about
nothing--that is the principles of the
Democratic party.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08
Modern Democracy.

The following letter was handed to
us for publication by soldier. Hc
received il while laying sick in a
hospital, and supposcs that the wri-
ter thoughthe would die and the let
ter would never be brought to light.
1t is a good specimen Of the talk 3
large share Of the Hancock county
Democrats have indulged in for the
past four years:
X "But to nrooood
| am at home citizen of union town.
ship and democrat Of the strongest
sex and | do not care how soon they
make peace and acknowledge the in
dependence of the southern confed-
eracy and | hope and trust that the
day is not far distant when Old Abe
Lincoln will have rope around his
neck and be swung up to the limb Of
a buckeye tree. if it suits YOU you
can print ifnot just let alone for that
is my sentiments on cbolitionists and
Niggcrs. As | have not much to
write if you think best write, if not
just let it alone for l am as independ-
ent as any body dare he. SO no
more at present. yours truly"
We hope B. will recognize his let
ter, and not deny its authenticity.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08
Partition Notice,

.nR. - Valentine and Jane Valentine
~ his wife, Of Licking co., on o; CaliGiH
Henley. and her husband, ------ Henley, oi
Sangam1n county. IN the state H. IinoiS. vi II
tako notice tnat Horace Huber las. NJ. Hu.
her, Martha Huber, and Sarah lIuhcr. have
this ith dav Cf september, 4. d 1865. fled In
the Clerks OfHicc of the Court OF Common
Pleas of Hancock county, Ohio, their peii
tiOn; in which they, in substance. aver that
they are tenants in common, each soiz ID Of
one individual sixth part, with said Jane Val
cutine and Calstt Honley, of The follnwi NJ
described real estate, situate in Hancock
county, OhlO3
Eighty eight acres or the North end or side
oi the South West quarter Of section thirteen
township one. Q) south of ran o ten, (l0) IN
Hancock county, no, and that they ask for
partition thereof accordingly. Said petition
Will be for hearing on the lGlh dly of Octo
ber 1865.
LEE Il BREWER,
Attorneys for Petitioners.
September S, ls6s -6w.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08
Ths 4iantoek Sstsrsuai mm
Local and Miscellaneous.
Union Meetings.

Union Meetings.
The Union Central Committe
have appointed meetings and speak
ers as fellows: &C..
e. Arlington, Tuesday evening, Sept
IL, j. F. Durket, and j. b. Dunn.
Reeds Corners, Thursday evening
Sept. IA, Col. James "A. Bope an,
J. NJ. tHamlin. -
Boyles' School House, WEDNESDAY
Vi evening, Sept. 13, ID. b. BeardsIel
and f. Colt.
Thomas School House, FRIDAY
evening, Sept Is, j. b.. Dunn an(
: 2 j. H. Burkct. f.H'1.
Wilson's School House, Friday
IN evening, Sept 10, j. +. BurlSot ant
- Jas. Harsh.
McComb, Saturday afternoon, Sept
III Is, Gen. M. b. Walker and others
Cass Center, Monday evening, Sep
1S, j. r. Mcleod and J. b. Dunn
School House, Dist. No. 8, Aller
township, Tuesday evening, Sept. 10
j. M. Hamlin and j. +. Burlxet.
II Vanlue, Wednesday evening, Sept
90, j. b. Dunn and d. b. Boards
8 ley. ~ 1@.
1. N. Davis School House, Wed
nesday evening, Sspt. 20, E. Col
and j. II. BurlIet.
N Benton, Thursday evening, Sept
81, Jas. Harsh and J. f. Burllet.
Cannonsburg, Friday evening, Sep
%, Col. Jas. A. Bope and f. Colt
West Independence, Saturday after
noon, Sept. %, Gen. NJ. B. Walker
and others.
Wagner's brick school house, Lib
erty township, Monday evening, Sep
20, Col. Jas. A. Bope and j. b
Dunn.
Orange Center, Tuesday evening,
Sept. 26, j. f. Durket and j. b.
Dunn.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08
Filth

Filth.
A person would have to travel
may miles to find q place with as
filthy streets as can be boasted of in
Findlay. Pools Of stagnant water,
rotting manure, straw in the last
stages of decomposition, all in mass,
fostering and producing a malaria
nnwhoiesome enough to slay thou
sands.
Death will come soon enough in
the natural way, without Offering this
kind OF a premium for its appearance.
Let something be done to stop dis
ease. Cleanliness is said to be next
to Godliness, in this case it would,
perhaps take the precedence.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08
Valandlngham,

Is to be here on the Goth, to adj
dress the men who didn't vote for
him when his address was Canada-at
least they all denied it after the elec-
ton. We are glad he is coming, it
will be worth a good many votes to
the Union party. It would be q good
time for those who contributed the
"dime testimonial" in this county
to inquire where their money went to
how much he received and whether
a trip though the Confederacy and
by way of water to Canada, is health
iul; also whether the South can be
conquered. 1t would be a great re.
lief to Copperheads to receieve an
swers to these questions.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08
Improving.

improving.
Mr.. II. p. Gage is repairing his
house. He has removed the old Hat
roof, and had it replaced by a hip.
roof, slated, also two nice porticos
have been put up. The appearance
of the residence is much improved.
Mr.. Mcconnell Is putting up a new
brick residence, on the West end OF
SandusEy street. 1t is u large bull
ding and bids fair to be one of the
finest in town.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08
New Wooden Factory.

The new machinery has been put
up in Anderson's Wooden Factory
and is running. The machinery
from the old Factory will be removed
in about two weeks, and then the
factory will be run to its fullest ca
pacity.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08
Organs aud Melodcons.

Fred. Kinnaman Is selling the best
quality OF Organs and Molodeons, at
less than manufacturers prices
Churches supplied at cost and ten
per cent. Persons wishing an in
strumcnt will do well TO call and cX-
anime those sold by NJ Kinnaman, as
he wishes to build up q trade in that
line and will use his utmost endeay-
ors TO please his patrons.
He continues rs heretofore, to
make the best styles Of Pictures, OF
all kinds. Remember the place, over
X. S. Baker ~ Co Shoe Store.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08
List of Marriag Licenses.

List Of Marriag LIcen>es.
The Probate Judge, during the
month of August, issued licenses of
marriage to the following parties:
John Rach and.Elizabeth Spayth,
Abraham Foltz and Mary A. Powell,
Jonathn Miller and Paulina r. Den.
tninger, o. w. Hammond and Eliza
beth A. Swartz, James Il. Foster and
Amanda Sheldon, George Todd and
Mary A. Frost, j. L. Henry and
Lizzie Dodge, Henry G. Greer and
Mary f. Alexander, Lafayettee Kring
and Mary AN Essex, j. Hamilton and
Sarah A. Anderson, Sidney f. Moore
and Jennie West, Peter Arras and
Elizabeth Rettick, Joseph NJ. Seltcer
and Kate Hooper, Charles A. Taylor
and Susannah A. Shoup, Michael New
man and Catharine Martz, Bryant lee
and Harriet Lee, ,Sam'l Thompson and
Martha Helsel, Henry Smith and
Susannah Fellers, VIM. A. Lake and
NJ. A. Alexander, Emanuel Hay and
Rachel Pratt, John Bower and Sarah
A. Heistand, a. S. Cramer and Bes-
sic +. Finney, John Snyder and Ma
ry A. Tubbs, e. Johnston and Eliza.
beth I. Putnam, Peter f. Miller and
Catharine Foltz, Lewis Davis and
Cathuine Hosltinson, Henry Bacher
and Rebecca j. Alspach, Elias S. Rie.
gle and Catharine +. Cramer, Edmund
Earlee and Martha Hartings, Amos
Moore and Catharine C. Kiscr, Dori-
tas Msrtz and Lydia A. Houdcshell,
HenryJ Miller and Pauline T.. Moore,
William Phillips and Mary NJ. Taylor.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08

Battalion Drill,
HEADQ'R's. 5STH BAIT. O. N. ca
FINDLAY, Sept. 4th 1865.
Special Order No.
Commandants of Companies will
report with their commands, at these
Headquarters, - w -,i
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10Th, '65
at ten o'clock A. NJ, for Battalion
drill BY Order
GEo. FOREMAN,
'aa 'g Maj. commanding Bait
| 7, Q, WINpEBs, Adgt.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08
Died,

Died,
On the ID inst, at his resided in
Amanda township, John w. Lee
aged 3i years.
On the 2d inst, Matilda Plots, same
township, aged 3S years.
On the 2d inst, Caroline Lee,
daughter of Steph and Mary Lee,
same township, aged > years.
On the I'd inst, Daughter Of John
and Mary Crawford, same township,
aged years.
Funeral services by D. w. Downcy.
All of the above were buried at the
same hour, and ia the same Gene.
terry.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08
Changed Hands.

Mr. Benz. Huber has sold his Grist
Mill to Mcssrs. M. b. Patterson and
Norwood. The people will greatly
miss the familiar face Of Uucle Ben.
The incoming firm is a good one and
will do the fair thing.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08
POtatne Rot.

We are informed that potatoes
througout the country have been
struck with the rot. Fears are en-
tertained that the potatoe crop will
be entirely ruined.
The rot is not confined to this sec
ton alone but prevails in most parts
OF Ohio, New York, and other States.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08
Married.,

Married,
30, On the 3lst of August, by Rev.
ID. Grey, at the residence of L. III.
Taylor, in Liberty township, VIM.
Phillips, to Miss Mary M, Taylor.
AT the residence of Joseph Moore,
Delaware township, ON the 3lst, inst,
oy John LaGerty Esq, Sergt Henry
j.. Miller and Miss Pauline +. Moore.
oil Of Hancock County.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08
Corrections.

Correction.
By "mistake of the printer" in
our last issue, the appointment for a
Union meeting at Reeds Corners was
made to read TUESDAY, Sept. H.
1t should be Thursday, the 14th.--.
Let the Union men bear it in mind,
and see that there is a large atten-
dance.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08
Appointm ent.

Maj. Geo. Foreman, of this place,
has received the appointment Of De.
putty Marshal, of the Nortern DIS
trict of Ohio. He has got his papers
and is prepared to do business. The
appointment is n good one, and the
Major will make an efficient
officer.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08

Doty's Clothes Washer, said by
those who have tried all other kinds
to be the best.
Itreally merits all the good that
can be said of it.-MoorS Rural Neac
Yorker. .r.
Worth dollar week to any fam,
,ily.--Nei1 York Tribune.
For practical use, an improvement
on every previous machine Orange
Judd, Amer. Agriculturist.
2 The only one that stands the test
Ohio Farmer
For sale bye. w. Parker.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08
Annual Reunion.

. We have received communication
from Dan. s. Spellman, Correspond
ing Secretary of the association
known as the "99th Ohio Annual
Reunion," stating that the meeting
of the Association for this year will
be held at Lima, O., on Tuesday and
Wednesday, Sept. 10 and 20. An
grafton will be delivered by Col. Jas.
J A. Bope, an essay by Surgeon j. T.
Woods, and history of the regiment
is in course of preparation, to he read
on the occasion. All good soldiers
are cordially invited TO attend.
The officers of the association are
as follows:
A. Langworthy, President, Geo.
l.. Davidson Vice President. David
L. Anderson, Treasurer, Tom. c.
Honnell, Secretary; Dan. S. Spell.
man, Corresponding Secretary.
Every member of the regiment is
earnestly requested to he present. -
The exercises commence on the lgth
inst, at , o'clock p. NJ, being the
anniversary of the battle of Chicka-
manga.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08
Foreigu News.

Perry Erb, well known to our cit.
liens, has engaged in the Grocery and
Provision business in Ottowa, Put.
nam county. He keeps 4 full and
complete assortment Of eatables and
drinkables. The travelling commu
nifty will do well to call His place
OF business is in the immediate viein
ETY. OF the railroad, and is a great
. convenience to travellers.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08
Gone Out.

Carlin's mill dam was torn out by
the high water on Monday night =
There was heavy rain South of us,
which raised the water considerably
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08
GEANNoN
Notice.

NOTICE is hereby giyon 10 Sarah A. Brown
~ oiLima, Allen county, Ohio. that there
will be Il survey on u road to he located on
the line between lot 10 and ll, Pleasant Tp =.
Hancock county. Ohio.
Seutembcr g lsGj-3y
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08

Peaches are selling from two dol
lars to two and half bushel, in the
streets
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08

Pianos.
One of Knabs's best Pianos, Just
opened. at tue Music Store. Also a
fine lot of Melodeons. There ought
to be one in every house. Go and
see them.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08
Wanted,

Wanted,
A good, light one horse buggy, in
exchange fora Piano or MeIodeon
Call on or address. aliH
aad1 y w. S. LUNT, Fostoria, Q.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-09-08
Call at Head Quarters and see theil
New Goods. See Advertisement,
Wood Wanted.

Good Wood will be received at
this Office on subscription. Subscri-
bers wishing TO pay their subscription
with the article, will please fetch il
in Immediately.