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AtCEsoN NOTICES.

T. UCTiON NOTlCE-CROCKERY, GLASS
4 nl4 Cniun-i. e. Hunt, Auct.one tr-1ue day,
iurc 9th II O'Clock, at 2sl Pearl IT, uv .JOsEFi
III ST. compete assortment, IN lots iot denjers.
Goods ell packed. ~.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-12-08
Meeting of Congress.

The Thirty Ninth Congress assembled at
IL NJ, on Monday last. The Senate was
called to order by Vice President Foster
The credentials Of Hon. Luke Pollard, the
new Senator from Vermont, we're presented
BY hs colleague MIR. Foote, aud bo was
sworn in. MIR. Stockton, the Eew Senator
from New Jersey Dem.) was sworn in
Wade introduced bill comforting the right
Of suffrage on negroes 10 the District Of Co.
lumba. Sumner introduced o bill. to the
same effect; and several other bills and res.
olutions relative to the late ineurrectionary
States, providing for tho sitting of negroes
on juries 10 certain cases; for the extension
of the right of outrage; for amendments to
tho Constitution apportioning representa-
ton according to votes instead of population
&c. Bills were introduced authorizing the
building OK a bridge across the Mississippi
at st. Louis, also to reimburse Missouri for
militia expenditures. A resolution was
adopted to commence tho Senate sessions
hereafter at noon. In tho House of Repre-
sectatives the Clerk called the roll of.tho
members elect, emitting those of Southern
members; the Tennussee delegation inclu.
ded. Mr.. Maynard Of Tennessee, endeaver.
ed to make suggestion in regard to the
matter; but the Clerk refused to be inter
rupted. One hundred and seventy five mem
bers we're present. Brooks Dem of New
York, said somo severe things concerning
the omission of the names of Southern mem
bers. Mr.. Cofax was elected Speaker, re
ceiving 139 votes. By resolstion, McPher
son as Clerk, and the other officers wero au
thorized to perform the duties of their off
ces until their SUCCESSORS should be qualified
and wero accordingly sworn in. Mr.. Ste
vons' resolution, to appoint committee l.
report whether the Southern States are On
titled to representatives, was adopted by
vote of 1913 to 80.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-12-08

exaegeration ; and, If wo havo estimated
them too low, tho readers acquaintance
with the market and with figures will ena-
bio him 10 arriyo at the truth.
Tho total weight of the four staplos
named is foo thousand sepen hundred and
four tons, sir hundred and scventy-tioo
pounds; and Of tho hogs fattonod by tho fac.
tories, one hsndred and yfjty tons more
Othor items, less noticeable, of course 60 Ia
swoll tho aggregate tonnage of tho County
The amount of cheese. butter, maple su
gar and wool produced in Goauga County
as compared with other Counties, will ap
pesr from tho following statemonts:
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Great Bargains.

r Will sell one OF the best Farms in Northern
J. Ohio, containing 229 acres o. choice land, SIT.
uated one fourth OF mile west of lIambden Cen
ter, 2N miles from Chardon Village, and on q
buildings on said farm, that will ever be needed
consisting OF o, good frame dwelling beuse, three
large frame barns. ? large sheds, one good horse
barn, corn barn, hog pen, stone smoke house, &c.
Plenty Of good running water, a good sugar or.
chnrd, pear, peach, plum, and other fruit trees. -
will sell this farm for $35 acre, II sold by the
LIST of Jan. next, The improvements are worth
all ask for the place.
Being determined to change my business, also
offer for sale the farm on which reside, In Char
don Village, containing about 24O acres, which
will be seld at bargain. As this is q very de-
sirnble location, you requested 10 call nndse
for yourselves. will be ready at any lime Il
show eirher Of the places to any ono wishing tt
purchase. d. WARNER. Jr:
Chardon Dec 9Th, 1865. S3Otf
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GTPork has undergone quite q change
in price. within tho last few days; and
dressed Hogs sell for about the price, or less
than thoy sold at gross weighs few days
ago. We notice dressed Hogs of heavy
weight. quoted in Cleveland at 1000 to ii
per hundred. The warm weather may have
something to do with this; but tho vast CROP
of corn over the whole country. must nee
essariIy chea pon Pork.
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Times Of Holding Courts.

TIE STATE OF OHIO, IS.
TO the Clerk OF the Court Of Common Pleas of
Geauga County, Greeting:
Ir Is HEREBY ORDERED. that the several Terms
PLEAS for the year 1866, shall be held in The sew.
eral Counties composing the Ninth Judicial Dis
trct OF the State OF Ohio, rs follows, to wit;
DISTRICT COURT.
In Stark County, on September 4,h.
In Carroll County, on September 7th
In Columbiana County, on September 10th
In Mahoning County, on September 18th
In Portage County, on April Sd.
In Trumbuil County, on April 5th.
In Lake County, on April 10Th.
In Geauga County, on April llth.
In Ashtabua County, on April 18th.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
In Carroll County, on jan 9th, April oath, and
In Stark County, on Jan. s2d, May sls,, and
In Coluinbiana County, on Feb. 18th, May 9TH,
and September oath.
In hMahsOning County, on Jan. 18th, April 10th
In Portage County, on Jan. 3O,h, May lst, and
In TrumbuIl County, on February 18th, May
18th, and September 18th.
In Lake County, on Jan. 22d, April 3Oth, and
Sept oath
In Geauga County, on Jan. 9Th, April 10th, nnt
August 2Oth.
In Ashtabula County, on Feb. 5,h, May l4th
and Oct. 18th. .
You will enter this order on the Journals o
the District Court and Cour, of Common Pleas
and cause the same to be published as required
| by law.
Witness the signatures Of the Judges OF sal,
District, at Garfield, this 3lst day Of Octo bo
A d. 1865. -...s .i.
J A. AMBLER. Jndgesof Com
C.E. GLIDDON. s. Pleas Of N,ni
THE STATE OF OHlO,,
GEAUGA COUNTY, ss
/, VIM. N. Keeny, Clerk Of the District Cou
and Court Of Common Pleas in and for the sal
County and State, do hereby certify that tf
above and foregoing is a true copy of the origins
erder now on file in my office, and entered upo
the Journals Of the said Courts.
829w4 VIM. N. KEENY, Clerk.
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Legal Notice.

Josephine =, Weldon 10 Court Sa p;a.. Of Com
B. u o.. .... vs. .r ,r. mon fIeaa.
j. Homer Weldon. Petition for Divorce.
VIyHE said Defendant is hereby notified
Il that the said Plaintiff. on the Esd day
November, A. d. 1895. fled in the oflioe OF
the Clerk of said Court, her petition against
him, praying for divorce. on the ground Of
willfui absence for more than three years.-
Said petition will be for hearing q the next
term Of said Court. The said Defendant
will further take notice that on Monday, tho
25th day OF December, A. d. 1895, the
Plaintiff will take the dispositions of sundry
Witnesses, to be used a. evidence on she tri-
al Of said canse, ~ the hotel OF N. ID Smith,
in the Township of Psrkmsn. In said County
of Geaaga and State of Ohio, between the
hours of niae O'clock A. M. and nine o'clock
p. M, of said day, and that tho taxing. OF
the came will beadjoruned from day TO day.
between the same hour, until they are COM
pleted, ,l. CANFIELD & SMITH.
szsw6 .ri Attorneys tor Plaiptif.
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II should be borno in mind that our
County. although possessing superior natu-
raj advantages. % "B. f. A." has shown, 10
an inland County, and, as yot, traversod by
no railroads that have been completed. With
the single exception Of tho Mahoning
Division of the Atlantic g. Great Western,
which runs for tho distance Of mile and one
eighth, across its south. western corner. Ow-
ing to our isolated position, we make COM
paratively littlo show for tho amount of our
tonnage. Whom, however, there shall be
railroad In running order through our
County, connecting tho Lako Shore with
tho Atlantic & Great Western, q marked
change will DO wrought in this respect. We
arc glad to learn that, since tho close of the
war, the subject of the construction of such
q roadroad is again being agiiatcd, with good
prospect of success. That II will ultimately
be constructed and put in running order, we
have little doubt, for tho great and con.
stantly increasing tonnage of tho County
all Of which now has to be carted 10 stations
outside of ito limits, must, at no distant day
render II public necessity; and it 10 fo'
the interest of the pooplo that tho worl
bo done as speedily as possible. .- .....
II may DO interesting to note, 10 this con
uectiou, few items in relation to the tax
able property of the County. The amour
of real estate entered for taxation i
Z "a ,422, ,67l of personal property. S2,ll4,
|, AIS total, &C. .537. .o49. The tota. amour
Of tax Ia SIls,l4b92 os. The business o
r tho County is steadily Increasing, and will
{ II tho value Of property and there is ever.
0 reason to believe that its people will oujoy
. greater degrco Of prosperity in future, thai
0 they have ever enjoyed heretofore.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-12-08

@e-The Woo:en Factory in Concord,
owned by II. B. and l. r. Drake, was do.
stroyed by FIRE on Friday morning, Nov.
oath. All who have cloth due from the
said Drakos, arc requested to meet at their
house. on Tuesday, tho 18th day of Decem'
Der, at 9 o'clock, A. M when division Of
cloth on hand will be made.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-12-08
PROBATE NOTICE.

PROBATE NOTICE.
7NHE following accounts have been filed i'm the
l. Probate Court OF Geauga County, Chic, for
settlement, viz,
PARTIAL ACCOUNTS.
Admir- OF Estate OF Abner Stockwell. decd
Admir- OF Estate Of HenryC Gurney, decd.
Admir- - " Laura Townsley,
Ex'r =" Zenas Olds,
Guardian OF John E. & Edward p, Barrows,
FINAL ACCOUNTS. 'H.r' .
Executor Of Estate Robert Graham, deceased.
Orville Reed,
admir- Martha A. Ferry,
Guardian of Sarah M. Squire.
Foster A. Moseley. $3.50
Said accounts will stand for hearing in said
Esd day oi December, A. ID. 1865, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ, until which time all persons interested
may except. M. G. CANFlELD,
'N'.' '-N o. Probate Judge.
Chardon, Dec. LIST, 1865. ~. S29w3
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kEThe Presidents Message was read

EEThe Presidents Message was read
10 both Houses Of Congress on Tuesday.
We regret that want Of time and space
prevents us from publishing it this week.
We can only say that, as regards both our
foreign and domestic policy, it is most
satisfactory document. The President, ol
course, re-affirms his Reconstruction pol.
icy. ....
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Office is hereby given that a petition will
IN be presented TO the Commissioners OF Ge-
auga County. at their meeting in March next,
Tor the vacation OF that portion OF the road lead
iLg from the town line road between Aubur,,
and Troy, TO the north ard south road through
the west part Of Troy Township, which lies in
Section 20 or the ees. part of said road. lying
Dec 8, 1865. 9f-'. l..' ,'a S9Ow4s
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NOTICE.


Alonzo Colyin ! In Com Pleas Court,
versus , Genuga County, Ohio,
Lorinda Black OF al. Partition.
T ORINDA BLACK, George Black. Harrie,
II COlvin, widow Of Milan Colvin, Martha A.
Colvin, and Harriet Eolvin, heirs Of VI liar Col
vim, who reside in the State of Michigan, Mary
Lanning and Henry Lanning, residents of the
State OF N. y, are hereby notified that, on the
gath day OF Nov. A. ID. 1865, said Alonzo Colyin
filed In said Court his petition against them and
others, praying for partition OF the farm of about
AZ acres OF land, and occupied by Bidad Bradley
nj his decease, situated in Auburn township, Ge.
auga County, o., and known as part of Lot No.
One, Tract No. One, and Section No., in said
Auburn Township. . t.s. = 7ra's .-i
Said petition also prays that the dover OF Har-
riet Colvin, widow of Milan CoIvir, IN two.six
teenths OF said land, may be set off in snid prem
ises Said petition will be for hearing at tho mex
term OF said Court. .' --.
'.......- CANFIELD & SMITH,
629w6 Attorneys for Petitioner.
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To Dwight II. Breck enridge, who resides in War.
rem, State of Massachusetts,--one of the heirs
at law Of Renjamin Breckenridge, deceased:
VOU are hereby notified that Oliver C. Smith,
l. administrator OF the estate of Benz. Breck.
enridge, deceased, on the 18th day OF November
A. d. 1865 filed his petition in the Proba te Coui
Of Ohio, alleging that the personal estate Of said
decedent is insufficient to pay his debts and the
the charges OF administering his state--that
died seized in lee simpls OF the follow
ing described renl estate, situated In said
County, to wits Known as part OF Lot l49, Tract
No. Three in Chardon township, County OF Go.
auga and State of Ohio, and bounded as follows,
Beginning al tho northwest conner Of land con.
veyed by q, C., Smith to f. N. Osborn, on the
to the enst line of said lot; thence north along
said lot line to the g. Q. cor ner Of ten tlO acres
Of land conveyed by O. c. Smith to Phebe Brock. :.
enridge; thence west on liue parallel with the
south line of the lot to the center of the highway;
thence soatherly along the center ol said highway
to the place OF beginning containing twenty three
1893 acres Of land--That Phe5e Breckenridge, as
widow OF said decedent. is entitled TO dover ir
suid premises; and that George Breck enridge ant
Joseph Breckenridge and Dwight Breckenridge
his heirs at law, hold the next estate of inner
itance therein. nr
The prayer of said petition is for the assign
ment ui dover to said Phebe Breckenridge, and
for sale of said premises subject to such dover es
tate, ,forthe payment Of the debts and the charges
aforesaid. '
Said petition will be for hearing on the 2at
day of December, A. ID. 1865, or as soon thereaf
ter Us counsel can be heard. ...... A..
y. SMITH. Administrator
OF Benz. Breckenridge, decd.
| Nov. 18th, 1865. .t S27w4
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CTRAYED or driven off from the premises of
- the Undersigned, THREE HEIFER Calves
1.-TWO Red, and one Specklsd Any one giving
or otherwise, will be literally rewarded.
= y. .oI 3 G. GATES.
RUSSELL Dec. 9th, 1865, ~ rs 81 lssOn
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b,4Os 672

... l1H D'1Voo1Z iI' .a r. @i.|oovoo 40
We have aimed, In the above, to estimate
prices so low as to avoid all appearance of
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Lake County Bank
Discount and Deposit,

.t. AARON WILCOX,
(Successor to l.. S. Pike & Brother,)
Buys and Sells Governme ent Bonds Of all the
different Descriptions, pays the Coupons oil
the 7-30 Loan, PURCHASES
. The GOld-Bearing Coupons,
INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS.
acrBnsiness from my friends in Geauga Coun.
ty respec fully solicited.
'T AARON WILCOX.
Painesville, August 2lst, 1868. el5m3
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NEW YEARS BALL.

- A New Years Ball will be given at the Char.
don House, On MONDAY EVENING, JAN.
1 st, 1866. UAll are invited.
MUSIC-UtIey's Cotillon Band. ......
9JBill, THREE DOLLARS
929w4 BENTON g. CO., Proprietors.
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Christmas! ehristMas!!

A Good Supply of GIFT BOOKS & PHOTO
"A GRAPH ALBUMS for the Holiday 8, at
S30u ~, J. NICHOLS DRUG STORE.
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Come and SeeM!!

What magic in three little words,
Like these herein expressed! .u4
These give new life TO seeking minds,
And agitate the breast
The undersigned have just returned from thu
Eastern cities where they have purchased ns Fine
Elegant. Splendid, Beautiful. Durable and Eco
nomical Stock OF FALL & WINTER GOODS
as was ever brought to this market. We tak'
no back holds, nor wind holds, standing off AM
blowing nor any other hold-.but, COME AMI
SEE, EVERYTHING in the Line Of t.s1
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-05-22
Fire at Riblo's Theatre.
LOSS ESTIMATED AT ABOUT sEvKSry-1IvD SH0v-
SAND poLLARss

LOSS ESTIMATED AT ABOUT sBvRSry-1IvD SH0v.,
sAED DoLLARss
Shortly after nine s'eeck last night . Are wN discov-
cred In the carpenter shop Of Nblos theatre and In
very short time the flames extended 10 the floor abova
occupied the property The carpenter shop and
property rooms . brick building connected with
tho rear part the theatre the nrs floor being used for
dressing rooms and for scenery. The shop had brick
Door and thus the Are prevented from getting INTO
the theatre updernes Owing 70 the stairs leading
the carpenter shop beng In an out Of the way place,
the nrmen long time in nndng way 70 the hrs.
The two upper floors and roof Of the building wh their
contents, entirely destroyed Mr. VIM. whcatlsy'g
entire wardrobe s destroyed, together with the whole Of
the theatrical wardrobe. The bss cannot be much les
than $50 900 hk wbeatley, wo beiRSe, h insured.
The damage W the building and 10 the theatre BY water
will be about 81, 000 The property s owned by A. !.
stewart.
There was some little excitement among the guests Of
the Metropolitan Hotel for short time but owing 70 tbo
windows that side Of the building being provided with
IRON shutters there was really danger The nremen
took their hose through the hotel and the building 10
probably damaged by water TO the extent Of e1 900
From the fact that 6re lights used m the
shop the hre Is supposed TO have been the work OF an
ncendiary Fire Marshal Baker has the matter unocr
uvestRaton. 49,.
We understand thai the wardrobes used 10 the Orehes
not burned and IN probable that the Peno'"Aho~
Of this evening will not be interfered win
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-05-22
NEWS FROM SOUTH AMERICA.

Reception OF General sickIcs by the
President OF tho Colombian Republic.
Translated for the HERALD from the Bogota Daro Onsial
The day before yesterday, At three O'Clock in the after
noon, Major General slckles, special envoy from the
President Of tho United States Of America 70 the Pres
dent Of the United States Of Colombia introduced
by the Secretary q the Interior and Of Foreign Affairs
and presented shs President by Hon Mr. Burton resi-.
dent minister Of tho UnRed States The General i'd.
dressed the PresdsH In the following tems:-
Mn PREsmEsr-f have the honor 10 be presented 10
your Exceency by the resident minister Of my govern
ment a. an envoy from the President Of the United
States OF America 10 the President Of Colombia con-
sder myself fortunate In being the interpreter Of the
tanned towards this republic The deanies OF this
continent unQuestionaby require the system Of free
governments under the repubscan FORM and the sssds
Gus cultivation OF sincere and strong friendly relations
with all the American republics Ia policy dictated 10
my government. by the past history Of my country and
convictions Of It's chief magistrate. The United
States Of America are strongly bound 10 Colombia
Ssoersers Ss roIa oommsss, we ,o,,,ca %T,sS
and these bonds should inspire both countries with
earnest desire 70 maintain the friendly relations which
happily now exist In the United States Of America,
where you 1t one time represented your county, many
OF our citizens and public men had the honor 10 be per
who DO not look with sasfac,ion upon the tranquil pros
perity enjoyed by this country under lie present lus
trovs administration and feel an interest In he personal
welfare Of your ExcelleDcy and Of this privileged land
The President replied as follows
GssERALI receive you with pieasuse and respect az
the same time, as the direct envoy Of the honorable
President OF the United States VINO, am well convinced
could only send worda OF sincere friendship aterna
policy 10 my country am also pleased that the man
chosen 10 express the sentiments OF that great ruler
distinguished patriot one who has been manned while
defending the vital Of his country and aiding 10
purge coutipent Of the eprosy OF slavery General
you welcome. trust that your stay among may
prove pleasant 70 yos and that when you leave You will
carry with you the conviction that by other people
government than this much sympathy and good
will entertained for the honorable and generous policy Of
your government. thank you sincerely for the kind
wosds you have expressed regarding myself
Among those present the occasion were number
Of senators and representative the general command
Ing, and the chief Of stat After the speeches short
friendly cowsaton ensued In which the distinguished
guest expressed his desire TO become acquainted with
our society, Of which he entertained avery na.tenns i'm
preston.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-05-22

Removal Of General Dent from the
Command of Richmond,
&C., &C., 10.

Mr. William III. Mcrriam's Despatch.
RICHMOND, Va, May ia NJ
BROADER GENERAL DENT RELIEVED As MILITARY CON
hANDER OF RICHMOND
Just after my despatch had left yesterday morning for
New York the city electrified by the announcement
that General Dent OF Lieutenant General Grants staff
had been relieved from duty military commander OF
the city Of Richmond at his request and ordered
by General Ord with the Of General Haieck
to report In person TO the Lieutenant General command
ing the armies Of tho United States The administration
OF General Dent as Military Governor Of Richmond has
been In all respects emneny able and acceptable one
and people Of all classes, military, CIVIL loyal and lately
dsloya with perhaps the exception Of few eacers Of
rank were disposed 70 regard him ecer and com.
mander Of unusual impartiaty and candor and am
persuaded that his departure from the city his fsu.
qushment Of command here will be viewed wRh unlger-
sal regret Il may be properly added that General
Dents career here has not been wholly marked
by exceeding onciai courtesy towards him; and his
persistency, understood TO be both well taken and d.
subordinae in discharging his important duties the
personal representative Of the Lieutenant General
manding, may be regarded tn measure account
ing for his determination retire from the command OF
Richmond II Is understood that General Grant is 70 be-
apprsed Of both the nature and extent g. the mbrog0
is known that General r. f. Lee will leave the
city snd repair to his farm, situated the famous
mainder OF his days In peace, qpkt and agriculture
unmoIesd by the government. His son. General Custs
Lee, Is already the farm alluded TO- and learn upon
authority is actually doing his poughing in person
This may be regarded Is cheering sign, ~ well
good example 70 the whipped chivalry of the entire
South II Is alleged that "Runy" Lee general and
nephew Of the rebel chleain into the other
day from White House. load Of hay, and took tho
oath OF allegiance.
General Sharpe Assistant Provost Marshal Of the Army
OF the United States arrived n the city yesterday and
reported for duty In the evening General Sharpe dned
with Colonel b. Howard Chief Quarternaster Of the
Army OF the James, and a few select friends
General Truman Seymour Of tho Sixth corps, was
welcomed TO the city yesterday by many Of the staff
officers Of the department, by whom he was intimately
known In the Department ef the South.
\ S0REfON veyTANT
Monsieur Van Otterloo, Q gentleman from Holland,
largely Interested In trade with the Island Of Java has
paid visit TO this country with the special object of
visiting points Of historic interest In the great rebellion
He has received the courtesy of General Halleck by
request Of the State Departments Washington and viii
be accompanied BY some od1eess acquainted with the
localities and visit the various points OF interest adjacent
~ Richmond