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The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-07-24

Whereas libel has been fled in the District Court of the
United States for the District of Virginia. on the 18th
day OF July d. 1865 by Rear Admiral David D. Porter
CommanderinChief of the u S. Naval Forces COMPRISING
the North Atlantic Squadron, on behalf of himself as
well as OF the United States and of the officers and
OF the United States ships of (par said suuaron)
Sassacus, "Maumee," chippewa, Commodore Perry .
and others, against the Rebel steam vessel of Beau
Ior her boilers, machinery, guns, furniture and tack e
&C. and alleging in substance That pursuant to instruc-
tons for that purpose from the President the United
States the libeant and with the said United States
vessels OF war; their officers and crews did subdue seize
and take upon the James River OF the high seas)
in dewaer of the same the said Rebel steam vessel Of
war, the Beaufort, her guns, boilers machinery urn
e and tackle and hath brought the same to the port of
Norfolk within the jurisdiction of this Court where they
now are That the said Rebel steam vessel of war; the
Beaufort, was armed with one r1ed and banded gun
thrtytwo FOUNDER and she with her armament boiler
machinery &c. was the property of the socaled Som
ederate States and of the Rebels in arms against the
United States OF America and had been used and was
still in by the said Rebels in arms for wapino and
ryng against the United States in the attempt of
said Rebels to overthrow aud destroy the Government of
the United States. :
And praying process against said vessel &C. and that
said vessel her guns boilers machinery tackle and fur
nture &c. may be condemned prize and forfeited to be
distributed as by law as provided respecting the captures
made by the public armed vessels of the United States &C.
Now therefore, in pursuance Of the monion under the
seal of the said Court to me directed and delivered do
hereby give public notice to all persons claiming the said
vessel her guns boilers machinery tackle and furniture
&C. or in any manner interested therein that they be and
appear before the said District Court be held at the
City Hail. i'll the city of Norfolk in and for the District of
Virginia. the first Tuesday September next at eleven
O'Clock on the forenoon of that day. provided tho same
OF jurisdiction thereafter then and there to interpose
their claims and to make their allegations in that behalf
Dated the 18th day OF July, 1865,
JOHN UNDERWOOD
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JOHN UNDERWOOD
STATES OF AMERICA.
~ DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA. s s.

q. s. Marshal.
LIANT l., ~ II.
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TINTED STATES OF AMERICA,

U. S. Marshal.
bellant iy1S.14t
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/ NITED STATES OF AMERICA,
~ DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA S. S:
Whereas libel has been filed in the District Court of
tne United States, for the District of Virginia. on the
18th day OF july A. D. 1861 by Rear Admiral David D.
Porter, commandments of the U. s. Naval forces
composing the North Atlantic Squadron on behalf as
well of the United States of himself the officers and
of the u s. ships of part of said squairon)
"Sassacus," "Maumce," Chippewa" "Commodore
Perry" aud Others against the Rebel steam vessel of
Torpedo, her boiler machinery, &C., alleging in
substance:
That pursuant to instructions for that purpose from
the President Of the United States the ibellent in and
with the said United States vessels of war; their officers
and did subdue, seize and take upon the James
River ian arm OF the high seas tide water OF the
tho said Rebel steam vessel of war; the Torpedo" her
boilers, machinery, furniture and tackle and hath
brought the same to the port Of Norfolk within the
jurisdiction of this Court where they area That
the sid Rebel steam vessel of war the Torpedo"
Rebel Naval vessel of war and With her boilers and
machinery &c. was the property of the ocalled Con-
federate Sates and of Rebels in arms against the Gov
ernment Of the United States and such used and
in by said Rebels in arms in waging against the
United States in their attempt to overthrow and destroy
the Government OF the United States.
And praying process against said vessel &c. and that
said vessel her boilers machinery guns furniture and
tackle, &c. may be condemned as prize and forfeited TO
be distributed as by law is provided respecting the cap
lures maze by the public armed vessels the United
States &C. Now therefore, in pursuance OF the monition
under the seal Of the said Court 10 me directed and d
nVered DO hereby give public notice to all persons
caA-l1S I-s ST. -37se' her boilers, machinery guns
furniture tackle &C. or in any nanner t7sr
IN thai they be and appear before said District Court 10
for the District OF Virginia the First Tuesday of Sen
tember next at eleven O'clock in tho forenoon of that
day, provided the same shall be day of jurisdiction
otherwise on the next day Of jurisdiction hcreafterl
then ana there to intepose their claims and to make
their allegatians In that tehalf
Dated the 18th day Of July, 1866.
JOHN UNDERWOOD
u s. Marshal
H. III. CHANDLER ESQ., o. g. District Attornev for Iihal
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U. S. Marshal.
T. H. CHANDLER ESQ, u S. District Attorney for Libel
liant, iyIs-IIt
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1865-10-31

A 80 ACRE TRACT OF SMALL WOOD, =
IA miles South OF Jamaica IL miles to ferry, hns
brook, ! o per &C Q, houis ~ 70 l. GEO. SKID
MORE, Is lpdHst ~
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( AIDES or NEW iORk--NE GIVE OR
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BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE CHEAP -
ID Near Jer,sy ClIy, by horse cars every lOmin-
uiei; fine ntghhorhUods aud on easy terms pr',-
At uenr UfOGfvay. 9Ta
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INSTRUCTIOy.
FOR SALE AND TO LET.

A NICE LITTLE COTTAGE FOR SALE
"A IN tndorhill ave, near Wauen ct, Btooklvn.
W.hin two blocks Of the cars. having shade ITtes and
grape vines around the house Price 800. Inquire
en- The y. emises $40
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no LET OR LEASE, AT HUNTERS

cOOO WILL BUY, If APPLIED FOR
SJOO 81 once, . corporation lease, having oVer
vel loc't.d n Harlem. JOSEPH AeGuIRE Ia
ThiId sys .. u
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A NY lSFORNATiUN OF mos. SEYMOUR
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Je sey City.
NrORHATION WANTED OF Mr.. CHAS.
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NfORMA1lON WANTED OF MISS MAR
since hhr will please send line 10 her .ter j ' 4
at 20 Prince IT. iS
MICHAEL GlLLEN, TIP PRINTER, WILL
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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-03-24
An Apology for Feeling Blue.

Let US DO blue. Why not: Blue is a
beautiful color. IL is the color of the sky
and the sea; il is the color Of the loveiest
eyes; also i J the color Ct indigo and of q
species Of fly. Moreover, it is the color of
the veptral superices of tho unadulterated
Yankee, and occasionally of the brooches of
the Confederate soldier. Let US therefore
be blue.
Better be blue than white, or green. or
yellow, or ring-strcakod, spotted or speck.
led. Moreover, ,mau is the enly animal that
can be blue at pleasure. Ancient dogs and
venerable beasts generally are inclined to
be blue; their latter days are tempered to
tho hue of melancholy, and toned down to
the tints of grief. But it is reserved 10 the
lord of creation TO become ceruean with or
without cause. We will then, be very blue.
The beauty OF being blue is that every
thing in nature appears 10 be black. Not
only is every object black, but it's propor-
tions are enormously magnifed. Thus, at
this time, the cause seems to be black, in
.eusely black, and chances against us are
big beyond expression. Nor is this ALL
Our rulers, our officers, our soldiers, our
people, and even our negroes look black.
Some people are black and some are black.
or, some are the color of chew of tobacco
-funked and heavily liquoriced tobacco
and oven the fairest. are toul.fcatured Rea.
gan is black as ink. Benjamin is like SCOT.
Seddou is a lump of charcoal. Davis as
dark as tho dov. Hood is of horrible
hue, and even Gen. Lee is ebon in spite of
his silver locks and snowy beard. The Con.
tederscy is like unto a box of challenge
backing; the world is wrong side out and
tho worse for wear. Creation is cut cut of
black bombasiD, and tho universe is as black
as tho back of kitchen in..Erebus.
Ii is pleasant to view things in this light,
for the light is mellow light. and does not
pain the eye. Robed in profound gloom
all things transpire to quiet the retina,
slacken tho pulse, compose the nerves, sub.
due agitation. suspend excitement, arrest
energy, destroy hope, eradicate eheerfulness
and encourage the tranquility of torpor
and the permanent repose of paralysis
Let us. therefore, Se excessively blue
Richmond Wig, Jan. 5th.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-03-24
Business Rules.

An Eastern paper gives the following
very seasonable and excellent rules fol
young men commencing bIsiness:,
The world estimates men by their sue
cess in life, and, by general consent, sue.
cess is evidence Of superiority.
Never under any circumstances assume
responsibility you can avoid consistent.
ly with your duty to yourself ard others
Base all your actions upon principle
of right preserve your integrity of char.
acler, and in doing this never reckon on
the cost.
Remember that self.interest is more
likely 10 warp your judgment than all
other circumstances combined; therefore,
look well to your duty when your inter-
est is concerned.
Never make money at the expense Of
your reputation.
Be neither lavish nor niggardly; of the
two, avoid the latter. A mean man is
universally despised, but public favor is
stepping stone to preferment; therefore,
generous feelings should be cultivated.
Say but lillle-think much and do
more. =
Let your expenses be such as to leave
balante in your pocket. Ready money
is friend in need.
Keep clear of the law; for, even if you
gain your case, you are generally loser.
Avoid borrowing and lending.
Wine drinking and smoking cigars are
bad habits;. they impair the mind and
pocket, and lead to waste Of time.
Never erelate your misfortunes, and
never grieve over what you cannot pre-.
vent.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-03-24
A Man who has not Slept for over Four
teen Years.

AT present there is soldier at the
Chestnut Hill Military Hospital, Philadel-
phia, who has no! slept for single mo.
ment for fourteen years and six months.
'Ehis may seem incredible, but, neverthe-
less, il is true, and can be verified by
numbers Of persons. The individual is
an intelligent man, naturally, and has
the benefit OF moderate education. His
name is @. d. Saunders, Orderly Ser.
geant Of Company G, Thirteenth Virginia
Volunteers. He entered the service Of
the United States on December asth,
1868. He is in the forty Gi,h year OF his
age. His health has been generally ex-
celeni during his life.
10 lS49 he was attacked with cholera,
and since thnt period with lung fever on
two occasions. In the summer of 1850
sleep forsook him, and since that time he
has never felt the least drowsy. He has
always led temperate life. His wife
and children reside in Putnam county,
West Virginia. Siuce he entered the
Union army he has been on seven raids
and four charges, during which time be
informs us that he never felt tired or
sleepy. He was in the four charges
made beyond. Harper's Ferry, Va, on
The nth, 18th, l9,h and ooh of last Au
gust, and yet he did net feel The leas.
sleepy. Why i! is that he cannot or does
not sleep is as much q mystery to him as
1t is 10 many scientific gentlemen, who,
having had their attention called to him,
have been astonished in their attempts to
investigate tie case.
Upon one occasion, at his request, a
number Of curiously inclined gentlemen
watched him for forty-two days and
nights consecuiively, in order, il possible,
10 arrive at the. cause Of the wonderful
phenomenon. These gentlemen took
turns with each other in tie progress Of
watching, so that il he should chance TO
sleep i, would be observed, Some Of the
watchers became drowsy, and it was as
much as he could do 10 awaken them.
This singular man was sen. 10 phila.
delphia by order Of the field surgeon. He
was admitted into the hospital al Chest.
nut Hill on the l7,h of November last
suffering from chronic diarrbea and rhcu.
matsm. lie has nearly recovered from
his physical disability his appetite is
good, but yet he does not sleep. He re-
tires 10 bed, the same as other soldiers,
but he canno. sleep. He simply receives
physic rest This brief narrative, of a
most wondeful phenomenon. may seem
fabulous, but the reader is assured OF its
truth.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-03-24
Gen. Sherman to Wade Pampton.

The following is General Sherman's
letter to Wade Hampton: E
HEAD Qn,s DC, IN THE FIELD.
February, "a, 1865. g.
To Lieutenant General Wade HAMPTON.
Cdnby. Commanding tile Jorces of G..
s. Il. :"
GENERAL 1t is officially reported to
me that our foraging parties are murdered
after being captured and labelled "death
10 all foragers." One instance OF a Lieu
tenant and seven men near Chesterville
and another Of twenty near a ravine not
far from tie main road three miles from
Feastervile. / have ordered a similar
number OF prisoners in our hacds to be
disposed OF in like manner. l hold about
1000 prisoners cap!nred in various ways
and can stand it as long as you, but
hardly think that these murders are com.
mitted with your knowledge and would
suggest that you give notice to the peo-
pie at large that every life taken By them
simply results in the death of one OF your
conIederates; OF course you cannot ques-
ton my right 10 forage in this country
1t is war right as old as History. The
manner of exercising it varies with cir
cumstances, and, as the civil authorities
will not respond to calls for forage or
provisions, therefore we must collect
directly of the people. / have no doubt
that this is the occasion of much misbe-
havior on the part of our men bu. / cam
not permit an enemy to judge or punish
with wholesale murder. Personally re.
gret the bitter feelings engendered by the
war but they were TO be expected, and I
simply allege that those who struck the
first blow and made war inevitable, ought
not in fairness to reproach US for the natu-
raj consequences. merely asser. our
war right TO forage and my resolve to
protect my ioragers to the extent of life
for life. ....-..-..
am with respect your obi serv't.
w. T. SHERMAN,
Major General U. s. A.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-03-24
A MOTHERS GIFT TO HER SON.
BY W. FERGUSON.

Remember, love. who gavo thee this,
When other days shall come;
When she who had thy earliest kiss,
Sleeps in her narrow home:
Remember twas mother gave
The gift to one she'd dio to save.
Tho mother sought plcdgo of love,
The holiest tor her son;
And from the gifts of God above,
She chose O goodlv one:
She chose for her beloved boy,
The source of light, OF life, and Joy.
And bade him keep the gift-that when
The parting hour should come,
They might have hope to meet again
In an eternal home:
She said bis faith in that would be
Sweet incense of her memory.
Aud should the scoffer, in bis pride,
Laugh that fond faith to scorn,
And bid him cast the pledge aside
Which he from youth had borne
She bado him pause. and ask bis breast
II he or che bad loved him best.
A mothers blessing on her son
Goes with this holy thing;
The love which must retain the one.
Must to the other cling:
Remember! it's no idle toy
A mothers gift-romombcr, boy!
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-03-24
whats in a Name"

We have been asked many times for
the meaning Of various namea, which
fact induces us TO give The following list,
derived from indisputable authority: Ma.
ry. Maria, Marie French, signifies ex-
al,ed-according TO some, Mary means
lady Of the seas; Martha, interpreted, is
bitterness /; Isabel, signifies lovely; Julia
and Juliet, soh-hsired; Gertrude, all
truth; Eleanor, all faithful; Ellen, the
Greek Helen, changed by the Lalins into
Helene, signifies alluriug, though, accord
ing to Greek authors, it means one who
pities. The Interpretation OF Caroline, is
legal; that of Charlotte. is queen; Clara,
bright or clear.eyed; Agnes, chaste;
Amanda. amiahle; Laura, a laurel; Edith,
joyous; Olive, peace; Phoebe, light of light,
Grace, favor; Sarah or Sally, princess !;
Sophia, wisdom, Amelia and Amy, be.
loved; Matilda, a noble maid; Margaret,
a pearl; Rebecca, plump; Pauline, little
one; Ann, Anne, Anna, Hannah and Nan
cy, all of which are the same original
name, Interpreted, means gracious or
kind; Jane, signifies dignity; Ida, the
morning star; Lucy, brightness of aspect;
Louisa, one who protects; Emma, tender;
Catherine, pure; Frances or Fanny, frank
or free; Ly dia, severe; Minerva, chaste.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-03-24
The Execution of Beall.

John Y. BealI, the rebel pirate and spy
who was hung. on Governors Island, New
York harbor, recently, showed great cool
ness and self-possession in going through
the trying ordeal. He ate hearty break
fast, spent some time in writing and prayer,
twice parta akiug of the sacrament at the
hands of tho Rap- DR.. Waa,nn, an Episco.
pal clergyman, and at bis own request his
photograph was taken. At / o'clock the
officers who had charge of the execution
entered bis cell, when he said be was ready
and asked them to do their work qui1kly,-
moment aftcrward be remarked: 1T IL
only question of muscular power-I think
l can boar it," He marched to the eallows
with firm step, and smiled when be came
in sight of il. Looking upward, he re.
marked that the day was pleasant one
Immediately he added: "The sun shines
brightly; now see it for the last time
On reaching the gallows the charges and
sentence Of the court martial were read. on
the conclusion of which BeaIl said: II pro.
test against the execution o. this sentence.
1t is absoluts murder, brutal murder. I
die in defense and in the service of my
country. l have nothing more to say -
He then asked the execptioner to be quick;
the moose was fastened around biz reck, and
in moment he was suspended six feet in
the air. He died almost instantly, and of.
ter banging atout:twenty minutes the body
was taken down and given to bis friends.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-03-24

TINES CoNouEsTs.-One generation
passeth, and another cometh. Time
with his relentless hand, scatters the flow
ers Of youth and frosts Of age, and hides
them both alike in the grave. His wheels
roll swiftly Oh, bearing alike the young
and the old to the dim land of unseen and
untried futurity. The king upon The
throne, wearing upon his brow the regal
crown, who holds in his hands the reins Of
government, yields to his stern commands,
lays down his sceptre and his crown, and
wrapped in his winding sheet he mingles
with his mother earth. Haugbty and
humble, rich and poor, 60 back to the
dust from whence they came, and the
earth still moves on in silent grandeur,
around the great central power Of attrac-
lion, the stars glimmer in the ether blue.
summer and winter, seed time and har-
est. come in their appointed seasons, all
alike unmindful Of joy or sorrow, of lie
or death.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-03-24
VENERABLE RELICs.-The Reese Riyel

VENERABLE RELIcs.-The Reese River
RepeiHe of December 3lst says
We were to-day handed five dollar bill
New York currency, issued on the 18th oi
August, l776; also an almanac printed by
Alexander Stewart, Philadelphia, for the
year Jl765. Both articles are in a good
state of preservation. The book contains
about one hundred pages, and is filed with
all kinds of information, poetry, proverbial
sayings, etc., adapted to the times In which
il was pablisbed. The rude style of the
work, grotesoue letters. engraving and au-
cent mode of spelling. contrast strongly
with the elegant books of the present day.
Many of the articles contained in this work
would be interesting and amusing to our
readers, and we will probably at some fu-
ture time make selections from them. We
are indebted to e. r. Chase, Esq, of this
city, for the relics.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-03-24

consequent Upon the present system. 1t is
crying evil all over the land. which has
found expression in the Committee on Mil
itary Affairs, through petitions and letters
and demands the attention of Congress
moro than any other question which has
been bofore tho House this winter. What.
ever else may be done to this bill, hope
the second section will be left intact. unless
it be improved in detail. know of no
measure more important than this. and
hope tho amendment will not prevail
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-03-24

PRINTERS IN HIGH PLAcEs.-The U. S,
Senate has chosen printer, for Secretary,
O printer for Sergeant.at- arms, while print
or has Just vacated the Vice. Presidents
chair. Iu the House a printer has been
chosen Clerk. printer Postmaster, and, on
the first Monday in December, 1868, the
House of Representatives chose a printer
for their Foreman, or Speaker, and alsc, of
fourteen gentlemen who have filed the Of
fee of Mayor of Washington, six were print
ers, uanei y-Rapine, Gales, ,Seaton, Weight
man, Force and Towers.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-03-24

NOVEL BUT IMPORTANT ENTERPRIsE.-
Notwithstanding the failure of the Govern
ment enterprise some years ago, of intro
docing Arab 'sbips of the desert" ae mode
OF profitable transit across the Western
Plains, it is stated by the Baltimore .ameri-
can that a substantial company is being
formed in New York, Washington and Bal.
timore. for the establishment of an Over
land Camel Line between the Missouri
frontier and California, by way of Nebraska,
Kansas and Colorado. Its eastern termi.
nus will probably be Omaha, to which steam
transportation is usually open, and which
is the eastern terminus, also, of the Pacif.
ic Railvay, now being built westwardly
from that point. The average carrying capa-
city of each came: 10 fully 900 pounds. and
they can travel with ease for months with
full packs, With but an average of eight
hours per Gay for rest and food-going
twelve days at time without water, and
living upon the most scauty herbage. It
has been proven by experience that the
camel will breed and thrive In our climate
and soil, where they have, under the aus
pices of the Government. increased in
numbers, and have also improved in condi-
tion and quality.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-03-24
SOME one was recently urging upon

SOME one was recently urging upon
the President the adoption of some policy
or measure which he deemed essential to
the public good. "Well," said the Presi-
dent, IL doubt whether we can do that
now but wait till The 4th Of March. I
don't know now how things will turn.
but rather think 1 shall have more in
fuence with the next Administration than
l have With this" The fourth Of March
has come. .-...
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-03-24

SoME years ago there was bill intro
duced in the Georgia Legislature to lay a
tax OF ten dollars year on all jackasses.
Some appreciative member proposed to
amend it to include lawyers and doctors.
The amendment was accepted and amidst
much iocularity the bill passed. Several
efforts have since been made to repeal il,
and TO this day all jackasses. lawyers and
doctors are obliged to pay yearly tax
Of ten dollars.