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The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05

The Rey. Jesse b. Ferguson, Sec
retary of the "National Union John
son" Central Committee at Washing
ton, is a new tangled Union man,
The Nashville Press says, that du
ring the rebellion he Travelled abou
like Peter the Hermit, from camp t.
camp of the rebels, firing the South
ern heart with fervent exhortations
The Press quotes little from one o
his speeches, to.wit:
"Write it on the front of my brow
and let it form a sacred cross over my
heart: l am rebel to the Govern
ment at Washington, and would
thank Heaven for the hour that woulo
sweep it and its occupants into tho
sea; for the peace, the hope, the ex-
istence of our people require it,"
And here is another:
"The usurpation of Abraham Lin
coin, in every government upon earth
were our Constitution its organic
law, WOULD BRING HIS HEAD
TO THE BLOCK, AND 1T WILL
DO 1T HERE, if our people but re
member the cost of life and treasur,
whereby they were born to free"
Here is another gem from the lip!
of our National Unionist:
"By the green fields of promise
around us and the er-arching heav
en- above us, by our homes, our wives
our children, and the graves of oul
fathers, we swear to hold this sacred
to human hopes, free from the breatl
of infectious fanaticism and tyranny
usurpation, or perish to man."
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05
UNION PLATFORM

Rsso'rsd. That tho luton party of Ohio
having sustained the General Government
during tour wears ut successful war against
tho united Efforts OF tehrls in the South ant
their pn tiZsns In the North. now de
mand that peace be established upon sucl
stable foundation that reb III n and soce sal or
enoc.
Resolv,d, That this c mention 'ully ondors
.eE the nondment fu tho Costituiion pro.
posed by Congress To- The Leg 'satures oi
the states, rs II liberal. wIsj aud patriotic
n ius,mcn,; and the Uhinn party OF Ohio
rlelgs for 1t their united aud hearty sup
port.
Resoirfd, That the nation owes the heroi,
men OF u'r Army and Navy debt of lasiing
gratitude for their patriotic services IN de
ieii>e 81 the Constitution aud the Union, anC
We urge rpon Congress tho duty of equaliz
Ing bnnnticS. ARA that whlle We cherish viii
a telid n Affection the memories OF the fallen
braves, wo pledge to their wives and or.
phsns the Nations care and protection.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05
John Geigcr, Esq /;

John Ge,gcr, Esq;
Dear Sir:--In answer to your in
quiry, what effect the success of tho
Presidents views will have on the
national securities. am of the opin.
ion that its effect would be very inju.
rious. The President contends that
the body of men acting as Congress
has no Constitutional powers, and can
do no valid acts in the absence of the
excluded States.
The Congresses that authorized
the war debt and laid the internal du.
ties to pay it, were composed of pre-.
ciselv the same number of represcn.
tativcs from the same States as the
present. If it should be decided
that those Congresses had no cons,i.
tutional existence, then the 5.20s,
10 40s, T-30s, &c, legal tender green
backs that have been issued without
authority will be worthless.
Whether they would be redeemed,
would depend upon whether the Pres
ilent would consider it Constitu
tional Congress after the admission
of the rebel Representatives, when
the payment OF the debts of both be
ligerents would he considered.
Respectfully yours,
THADDBUs STEVENS.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05

Our gallant soldiers have stood in
the "imminent, deadly breach" on
more than n hundred battle fields
when death was "careening on the
gale" aud by their blood and valoi
and with the Divine blessing saved
our country from destruction by
Rebels. Will those of US who are
left, go on and finish up the noble
work, and secure the fruits of theii
victories, or will we ANONYMOUSLY
surrender to the foe they conquered
Every man who goes to the polls or
next Tuesday must answer this qucs
ton by the ballot. From every bat
tle-fleld of the South, pale, mute
faces stained with blood, are looking
toward us, asking, "Did we die in
vain?" Reader, If you believe with
us that they did not, vote the Union
Ticket, from top to bottom.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05

A miserable copperhead Of
Pennsylvania who is on the
stump for the rebel Clymer, in a
recent speech said: "Switzer-
land had her Winkelreid, Scot
land her Bruce and AMERICA
HER BOOTH; and the time will
come when a monument will be
erected to Booth higher than that
erected to Lincoln"
If the President and his party
succeed this Fall, docs any one
doubt the above assertion? Vote
with the Union party to make
treason stencil in the nostrils
of every good man or with Cop
pcrhead-rebels to make it an
honor. Which will you do?
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05
Don't vote SOFTEN" but be sure
and vote early.
WORKING MEN!

Would you give the sanction o.
your approval to a party which thro
half century systematically tried
to degrade you and degrade all la
Dor, by giving its whole power an
influence to the realization of tho
dogma that "capital should OWN la
bor,"- then vote the Democrat,
ticket.
Would you show your apprecia
tion of the dignity of labor, by recog
nizing the fitness of the old maxim
of the South and the Democratic
party North, that labor should bt
done by slaves alone-then vote the
Democratic ticket.
Would you make your acknowl
edgments for the privilege OF work,
ing alongside of slaveg--vote the
Democratic ticket.
Would you show yourselves fit "a
be slaves-vote the Democratic tick
ct.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05
In Pennsylvania the WORK

In Pennsylvania the WORK.
ING MEN are coming out en-,
masse against the Copperhead-
rebel Presidential party. The
effort to starve them into support
of the reasonable policy of that
party is having the effect of max
ing them vote the Union ticket.
Laboring men of Hancock go and
do likewise.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05
EEPUDI.ATiON--NEyEe

Read the following correspondence,
and vote the Democratic ticket and
for repudiation; or the Union ticket,
aud for sound national debt:
LANG ,srER, September Is.
To Hon. ThaidonsSStevens
Dear Su:-As the question has
frequently been asked of me what eff
feet the success OF the President s
policy Of reconstruction would have
upon onr national securities l would
like to have your views upon the sub
ject, il it would not be trespassing
too much upon your lime.
Yours very respectfully,
JOHN GEIGER.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05
WHEN You NuTl;.

Remember the following notices
of ille "Boys in Blue" at pittsburg:
One U.ion, one Congress, one peo
pie.
We cannot reward treason.
Traitors shall never divide us.
Congress is our Moses.
Andy johnson swings round the
circle, but won't swing JET. Davis.
Congress, the massive corner stone
OF our Government.
Congress and the Amendment.
Our liberty we prize, and our
rights we will maintain
Every man ready with our lives
and property.
Wen vote as we shot, and wen
shoot rs we vote
Traitors have no right but the
right to hang.
We will stand by our Congress.
We will put down traitors North
and South.
We're coming by Maine force.
Well veto Mr. Veto.
No fellowship with traitors.
We have not forgotten Anderson.
vile, Florence, Bell. Isle, Saulsbury
and Libby.
We want no dictator.
Have you heard the news from
Maine?
"My Policy" grows FAINTER
FAINTER fainter.
Reconstruction as commenced at
Appomattox G. ii and not as con.
summated at Memphis and New
Orleans.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05

AS great issues-aye greater
are at stake now as when Val
landigham ran for Governor
Let every man bear that in mind
and WORK for success.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05
Every draft sneak will vote
the Copperhead ticket.
Union or DiSuuion.

Union or Disuuion.
In the event of a Congressional
gain, in the North, this election, by
the President and his party, it is the |
intention to admit tho Southern
States to all their former relations
with the Government; and, more, to
the entire control to the South.
In his speeches, the President has
spoken Of that "body of men who as
sumo to be Congress- which means
that he does not consider it the legal
Congress. If gain is made in the
North, the President will convene
Congress, and insist that men from
the South shall constitute q part of
it. If Northern men object, he, by
force, will take possession of the
Congressional halls, and allow the
Southern rebels to take their seats. He
will make himself judge of the men
who are entitled to take their seats as
Congressman. This will be done IN
violence of the Constitution, and in
direct opposition to the wishes of our
loyal Congress, These things are
startling, but looking at the past acts
and expressions of Johnson, no one
can doubt that they are true. He
has denounced Congress as an uncon.
stitutional body-has threatened the
North with another civil war, etc.
Was not Congress legally elected
by a loyal constituency Are not
their acts Constitutional If not a
constitutional Congress, where are
we to come out? johnson says it is
not legal because Southern men are
not admitted. If this were true, then
every act done by Congress for the
last five years, is illegal. The army
that put down the rebellion was ille
gally raised; the money paid for
equipments was illegally raised the
money paid for provisions to keep
the army from starvation was wrong
fully got. In fact, no one thing has
been done by Congress that Is Con
sttutional. What follows ?? For
five years we have been governed by
an illegal body; our national debt is
not worth waste paper-we are bank
rupt. Our soldiers, their widows and
orphans, are not entitled TO one cent
from the Government, and the pay,
ment Of bounties and pensions must
be stopped.
Elect Copperhead Congressman
and all of the above follows. More
than that, the national debt will be
repudiated, and the rebel debt as.
sumed; Union soldiers will receive
no more bounties, but they will be
paid to rebels who attempted to de-
stroy the Government.
These things may not occur--prob.
ably not--brt if rebels get into pow
er, as they are anxious to, they will
follow. 1t cannot be otherwise, for
therein their interest is.
In voting this Fall, bear in mind
that if the Copperheads carry the
election in the North
l. Rebels will control the Govern
ment;
2. Ali the acts of Congress during
the war will be declared unconstitu-
tional;
3. The National Debt will be re.
pudiated;
4 The Rebel Debt will be assumed;
B. No more bounties or pensions
will be paid to Northern soldiers or
their families;
6. Rebel soldiers will receive
bounties;
And, I. Northern people will have
to submit to these things or war will
follow, with the advantage of arms
in the hands of. the President and
rebels.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05

Vallandigham, Rebel Gen. Lee,
Fernando Wood, JEFF. Davis, Andy
johnson, Ft. Pillow Gen. Forrest
and VIM. Mungen support AndI
Johnson's policy. Vote for William
Mungen by all means-he is in good
company.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05
"TEAR DOWN THE FLAG"

In 1861, when it was wanted to
raise the flag belonging to the Demo.
cratic party, for recruiting purposes,
William Mungen declared that he
would tear 1t down. Col. Ncibling
told him that if he attempted it, there
would "be n new face in HI in O
minute"
How will Won yofn2
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05

The Union party believes that
"treason should be made odious. -
johnson rebels and Copperheads
think 1t should be glorihed and are
working to that end. With which
will you vote.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05

Don't scratch name on the ticket.
From the first man TO the last they
are good. Even if you don't like
them personally, remember the prin-
ciples involved IN the success or de-
feat of the Uuion party and vote
straipth.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05

Copperheads are running in
illegal voters in Hamilton and
Franklin counties, and may at
tempt it here. Watch them.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05

Every man who contributed a
dime to the Vallandigham fund
will vote for Southern aristoc-
racy.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05

Union men remember that it is not
only your duty to vote but also to
get your neighbor to do the same.
BE in earnest, and get out your whole
strength.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05

johnson proposed conditions to
the South; but when Congress does
the same, he denounces it as an un-
constitutional body. Who is to make
the laws, Congress or the President
Give Andy back seat at the polls.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05
dom and right; you can afford to work
OUR CANDIDATES.

EOh n IN tVNbhkoos
Gen. Moses b. Walker, has made
known throughout the coun.
try, and is gentleman of education
and reiinment, and as speaker has
few equals. His record as a soldier
is untarnished, either rs regards at
tention to the wants of his command,
or his fighting qualities. He still
suffers from severe wounds received
at Chicomauga. II, nerer ran!
COMMON rLgAs JUDGE.
Our choice for this position is
Hon. Cooper X. Watson, of Tiflin.
Mr.. Watson enjoys the confidence of
the entire Bar of the Judicial district.
He is a man of extraordinary ability
and attainments and will do honor to
the Bench, if elected.
PROBATE JUDGE
Daniel Gilbert, of Vanluc. Mr..
Gilbert is fully qualified for this of.
fee and being an afable and cour.
teous gentleman would give general
satisfaction. He was private in Co
+, 9th o. V. I.--served with great
distinction, was promoted to Captain
and left record of which any man
might be proud.
AUDiToR--J. w. L. Williams, OF
Williamstown. Mr.. Williams Is o
young man of more than ordinary
intelligence and education, correct
in his business, and will make good
officer. Sergt. Williams was o mem.
Der of the 4th o. regiment, and par
ticipated in fifteen hard fought battles
His record as a so.dier is also un
spotted.
Observation-Disclosures Huber o
Findlay. OF Mr.. Huber it is neces
sary to say but little, as nearly every
resident of the county knows hi,
worth. lie has twice filed the SAINT
Office to the entire satisfaction of al
parties. lie will receive the larges
majority of any candidate on the
ticket.
SHERIFF.-William Vance, of Find
lay. Mr.. Vance was also soldier
lst Lieutenant Co. b. 2lst regiment
Both as n soldier and civilian b,
shows clear record. 1t elected Ii,
wi II make the best Sheriff the count,
has ever had. Physically strong
possessed gilmore than ordinary cour
age and shrewdness, he is just the
man for the place.
CLERK--Isaac N. Keller. Th,
candidate for this place, has strong
claims. He was private in the 2ls
regiment, lost leg near Atlanta, il
well educated, II beautiful penman
has a good knowledge vi busines
generally, and is prompC and faith
full
CoMMIssloNER-William Park, o
Orange township. No better selec
ton could have been made for thi
important office. Mr.. Park Is I'm in
telllgent, working farmer, Of un
doubted honesty and integrity, ant
more than ordinary ability. l
elected, the interests Of the count
will receive the attention they hay
so long needed.
SURvEYoR--J. $. Van Horn, mai
whose education fully qualities hin
for the position. Ills character i
also above reproach.
CoRoNER--J ohm Boyles, Jr. Nj
Boyles is an intelligent farmer, full,
qualified for the Office, and should b,
all means be elected.
Voters of Hancock: Notice care
fully the above ticket-compare i
with that of the opposition, and thel
vote as your Judgment and conscienc,
may dictate. Only do this, and ev
cry man whose name is mentione,
above will receive an overwhclmin;
majority.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05
OH III UHIUH I'm, Z
JAS. WILLIAMS, Sec.

Keep close watch about the
polls from the the time they are
opened until the votes are count
ed out at night.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05
Vote the straight Union ticket
don't scratch a name.

Johnson rebels and Copperheads
threaten the country with another
war if the loyal people don't vote to
suit them.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05

Keep your eyes wide open and
meet Copperhead dishonesty at
every point
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05

In 1864 the Selensgrove (Pa. }
Times said:
"We would see Old Abe hung by
order OF jeff Davis, before we would
urge a man to volunteer in a war
like this"
The Stark County Democrat, which
was always ga consistent Democrat"
repeated the above, and added:
"The above plain and truthful
talk we commend to our friends, and
especially to those who have been
induced to aid by their money and
otherwise the bounty and other
schemes of abolition leaders, s.'
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05

THE NATIONAL DEBT WAS
CREATED IN PREVENTING
THE DEMOCRATIC { REBEL
PARTY FROM DESTROYING
THE UNION.
This every soldier AMI intelligent
man In the land knows to be. an in.
controyertiblc fact.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05
"sTAND DOWN THE HALF"

Yes, Copperheads, "stand down
the hail." for you will be astonished
at the great victory the Union men
will accomplish in this State next
Tuesday. Prepare yourselves-look
out for giants.
One of the prominent Copperbead
stumpers in Belmont county, Mr.. J.
Wayne Robb, was a rebel soldier du-
ring the war for the destruction Of
the Government. 4V
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05
UNION MIN,

Remember that great and momen-
tous issues hinge on the result of the
present election.
Watch the polls and the ballot
box. Copperheads are as anxious to
see the rebels succeed in the coming
election as when Northern armies
were in the field crushing treason
Have good, tried men at the polls
those who are acquainted with every
man in each township.
Appoint reliable Challenging
Committee, so that no illegal votes
be cast.
Work to get out every Union voter
in the township.
Provide teams TO fetch the sick,
aged and inflrm, to the polls.
If man cannot come out to the
polls TO vote because he cannot af-
ford time, pay him for his loss, or
help him enough to make up for it.
Examine your list of Union voters
at 2 o'clock p. NJ, and send teams
for such as have not voted.
Be on hand with tickets and make
good use of them.
BE vigilant, firm and CAREFUL
Leave no HONORABLE meaus untried to
carry the election. We can afford to
work honestly for success leave
any other course to our opponents,
always, Of course, WATCHING them.
Do your duty.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05
tONsTIiUTIuNAI AMENDMENT.

Rtsoird by he Senate and use Of Rsprrssn.
fGiires Of ht UniirS Stof,s ~ imeriod IL Con.
c..ss ossenlblfu Cwo thirds ~ both Houses
.concuirinS.) That tho IN l"wing article be
,pruposed To the legislatures OF the severa
States, sspn sme ndmcnt 10 the 'onStiiut o.
OF the United states. VIII ch. when ided Nv
three uuttts ~ said legislatures. shali be
yaIid ~ part uf The C"nsii uiion. namely.
ARTICLE
crcT'oS I. hlpersous hoin nr natur ,Iize :
tn the Uu,od States. and subject to the ia
risdictidH thereof are cit zsns Of tie United
Strtes sssi OF the stag wherein ihev reside.
No State shall make or enforce any law which
shall abridke tho privileges nr inmauitlps 'oi
flre United State; nor slall any State 'e.
rrive amy persor uf lite, liher y. or proper,
w. without due pr cess of law. nor deny iu
any lei son With n IT. jurisdiC tion, tho equa
protection Of tho laws.
Sgo 2. REPRESENTATIVES shall hn amor.
tinnod am ny the several States Hccurd ng
to their respective numbers. counting tic
whole number of pe-sons in each State, eN
cluding Indians not taxed. But when the
right 10 vote NJ any election for thu choice
OF electors tor President and Vice President
Of the United states Representatives IN Con.
Rress. tho executive ANA judicial officers Of
~ state, or tie members ut tho Legislature
thereof. is dcuird d tn ANY OF the male inhabi
tants ot such Stptps b ug twenty .une years
age. and citizens "f tha uniiad states. or
In any way abr dgol. OK opt f'r ptTucip1
ton I'm rebellion ur ether crime tho basis -
Representation therein shall be reduced IN
tho proportion whom tho nun'er of such
male iizens shall bear tn the Whole number
of fmse ciiiz MS twenty-one years Of age m
sucb Stale.
SIC. ,. No person shall be n Senator o.
'neprtsen' stivn IN Congress, or electur o
President aud vico President or hcld any
cfice. civil or military. unAfr tho United
States. or urdsr any state. who having pre-
viuusly taken ~ oath. As m nihrr OF Con.
gress. or an on or ~ tho United states
or as inenhcr ot any State LEGISLATURE, ~
~ sn executive or Judicial oilicor of pny
Stste, To- support the Constitution Of the
United states, shall have engaged in insur
rect nn against the same, or siven aid q
comfort Co the enemies thereof. lut Con
gress nry. by n vote ~ iwo.ihirds Of eacl
House. remuvo such disability.
SIC 4 Tho validity ~ THO public debt q
the United ststes atiihurized by law, inclu
ding debts incurred FOR payment Of pension,
aud bounlies FOR serv cts In supprsssing In
surreniior nr robe lion, sh'll not ba pueF
uorsd. Pai reiier tho United states noi
rny Stsie snail assume or ay any debt ~
tbhghuon IN aid uf insu rec uon or rebel ui
against the Uniied Statos. or nny claim fnl
the loss or emancipation Of any slave; but
all such debts. obligation and claims shal
be held Illegal and void
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-10-05
COPPERIEADIsM-Is 1T SAFE TO
TIE TO,

How will you vote ?
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-09-09
ss4 ACRES OF LAND,

In Smith county, Tennessee. lying on Caney Fork
river. az frOusdales Ferry, SIX miles South Of
Carthage. twenty-t two miles East Of Lebanon. and
and connected with both places By turnpike roads
This Is one Of the finest bluegrass farms in the
state, one-half OF more being the rich bottoms Of
the Cauey Fork. ard the remaining portion grad-
uaily rising back. and an susceptible Of cultiva-
tiOn, renders this one of the very best stock grain
and tobacco farms. 1t is well Watered. by the
river on one side, Hickman creek on another. and
nine Springs on different portions Of the place. Ii
has three Resideaces-One Of brick. one frame,
and enc log. Weatherboardcd-all with necessary
out-buildings. and has been 80 subdivided that
they fall en- three separate tracts The whole tract
has been divided into seven FARMS ranging from
fifty to One Hundred and Eighty acres. and 50
situate that the whole or any less number may be
advantagecasly thrown into one. Tho river and
creek line Is entirely fenced and protected BY
hne BurdOek Hedge. The former Geologist Of she
State has pronounced strongly upon the indica-
tons Of Petroleum on this farm. The best Opin-
ion is that the contemplated Railroad from Nash
viii 10 Knoxville must cross the Caney Fork on or
near this land Also.