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The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-31
The Independent.

The announcement by the New
York independents Theodore Tilton,
editor that it will cease henceforth
to be, in any sense or degree, an or
gan of the Congregationalist or any
denomination or Sect, but Will take
the position simply of Il religious
Journal, abandoning the discussions
of doctrins and crecds, is an event OF
no small magnitude IN the religious
world. Mr.. Tilton states his pnr.
pose and his motives in powicrlnIly
written article, of which the follow.
inc are characteristic sentences
80 many men possess worse
creeds and yet better characters than
ourselves that we totally despair OF
forcing the world into moral good.
ness through the narrow method ol
one prescribed belief. " ~ 49, II I"
These columns, therefore, are con.
secratod 20 God and man to relig
ion and civilization liberty, justice
and equality; to the family and the
sweet human charities to literature,
art and industry, in a word, to hu-
man progress
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-31
Splitting Rails.

Every rail splitter knows that It is
often very 3i,Henlt W get the FIRST OF
entering wedge To "stick." BY us
ing little sand, the difficulty van
ishes. Have little sand in the
pocket, then start the wedge with a
good blow of the maui; when it flies
out put little sand in the split or
hole thus made by the wedge, and
drive the wedge in, A slanting kert
is better for this operation; II the
end Of the log is square, clip little
oil the upper corner, and then the
sand can be easily put in the wedge
or AK mark. This simple remedy
saves both time and patience, partic-
ularly on cold morning, when long
tinkering is vexatious.--l Corrs.
Iowa Homestead.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-31

IUSlUS NJ. PALMER, 1T the State of Mi.-
- slssppi. III take notice that X. n. Baker
uf the county W Hancock. and state Vi
ohio, did on the 2ad day uf April. 1867. nts
his petition Ia the Court Of Common Pieas,
VI said county, against the said JUnius NJ.
Pal mer, defendant, seitias foith thai on the
iyih uf February, i.G5, the said Ju0ius ii.
Palmer gave mortgage 10 said K. ,. Baker
on The following premises, situated Ia said
county Ot Hancock and state OF Ohio In
lots numbered one UD, two t3), three 10y aud
four (D. In y. d p. Carlin's addition TO the
town OF Findlay, 10 secure the pay yuieDt oi
two thousand and ave hundred dollars on
the LIST Of October. 1864. with interest from
the lJth Of February, ls65, according TO h
certain note referred 10 In said mortAgags.
The prayer ot said psti tOn IL thHt said
mortgage may bs foreolosed, that y Jude
nent may be rendered in isyCr VI the plain.
I'M and against the efendsnt, for said claim
OF f9,500. with int.r from ths lsth OF Feb.
tuaty. 1856; that said premises may be sold
tU pay the same. and that execution may 3s
awarded tor any balance that may remain
unpaid. The defendant, Junius H. Palmer.
ID required 10 appear aud Arsssr said pc,
iiilon ON or before ihs 18th day Of June. lstT.
April ~, 1857. K. y. BAKER.
WuiTRLy, BLAcEF0RD j HAsss, Attys.
April9UuO4y.bw
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-31
"Oh. for % Closer Walk with
f.0a -

A missionary whose life is a writ.
ten epistle of Christs religion, writes
home as follows
circumstances cut me down to =
small and iluctuating salary, and
threw the risk OF The enterprise upon
my shoulders but am laboring for
the cause and glory OF our blessed
Lord, and | am more than comfort.
ed aud strengthened by his sweet
words to my iniuost soul, Thou shalt
be recompenscd ut the resurrection
OF the just How much greater the
lblessednrss OF working for the Lord
Jesus than working for money. And
how often this blessed Friend comes
into my room, and sits with me, and
gives the the privilege enjoyed by
Mary. of kissing his feet and bathing
them with my tears OF contrition and
love. am sure | could not be more
sensible of hiS presence were to see
him with the eyes OF the body. lie
gathers me in his arms. he draws me
close to his bosom, he lets my weary
head be pillowed near his heart rs
whisper, w HON have | in heaven
but Thee and there is none upon
earth that desire besides Thea And
as was lying Hat on my face in
early prayer ut his feet, o. how !
did feel the delicious luxury ofprayer.
Through seven and thirty years of
toll, conflict, humiliation and tempt
alton, have been following the foot.
steps OF this precious Friend ; and
this blessedness has steadily in-
creased, till it has grown to be an
hamtual thing, till | adopt the words
as my own:
'wrapt in 4 cloud OF glorious dreams,
sho breaihes and moves lone.
Pining for those brightd bowers and streams
Where her llsloved's gone
Surely it ought not 10 be a thing
Incredible that they should say this
who are walking by that faith which
is the substance OF things hoped tor,
the evidence of things not seen. And
how true is it that they who are most
anxious to depart and be with Jesus
are most willing TO remain and labor.
I can see how an angel is honored
by being sent on work of mercy to
this world. Is it not then IN homer
for us to retained here to toll for
Jesus ?
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-31

- T.-lSG1.-X.- The amount OF Plantation
-. Bitters scld In one year, is something
startling. They would nll Broadway six feet
high. from Park to 4th street. brakes man
uiactory Is one of the institutions of New
York. II is said that Drake painted all the
rocks In the Eastern States, with his cabalis.
ito "S. T.--ls6O n" and then the old
granny legislators to pass law revent'
Ing dislgurtug tho face OF nat which
gives him monopoly. We do not know
how this Is, but we do know the Plantation
Bitters SILL as no other article ever did,
They are used by all classes Of community,
and are death on Dyspepsis-certain. They
are very invignrating when languid and
weak. and = great appetizer.
Saratoga spring Water, sold by all
druggists.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-31

"In Lfting the kettle from the fire scalded
mysolf very severely y--One hand almost tn n
crisp The torture was unbeatable.
The Mexican Mustang liuiment relieved the
pain almost Immediately. II healed rapidly,
and len very little scar CnAs. Foster,
i20 Broad ST., Phila.
TlL.ts merely \ sample Ut what the Mus
tam, Eminent viii de-. " is inysluab'e ~ ~
,.t,es 81 wounds. sweIh =, sprtu's, t"'H.
hr,n.s., suayina. Gle. e,th-t upon mTH CO..
rtt-t.
beware ufrouuterfeits. None genuine un
less wr,pped IN fno steel engiavihgs, bearing
the sisnaiure otU. W. Westhru"k, Chemist =
ant the y, ,irdis stamp uf Demas Barnes y 'o.'
New YORK.
saratoga spring water. sold by al drug
Eists.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-31

After the battle of New Orleans, a
tavern keeper of that city complained
to General jackson, who happened
to stop in his bar room, that some of
his officers had threatened to cut his
throat from ear to ear unless he gave
them credit for all the liquor they
might want. "Ifthey cut your throat,
III have the rascals hanged in ten
hours afterwards" said the General.
ard rather you'd have it done ten
hours before" said BonnifAce;
whereupon the General "smiled."
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-31

Hoimstreers inimitaLle Hair Coloring has
been steadily growing IN favor for over TWEEN
ty wears. II acts upon the absorbents at the
roots OF the hair, and changes 1t to its orig
inal color by degrees. All instantane ous dyes
deaden and njure the hair. Heimstreet's IS
not dye, but is certain in its results, pro.
notes its growth, and Is u beautiful HAIR
DRsssISG. Price, so cents and 81 90. Sold by
all dealers.
saratoga spring water, sold by all Drug.
lists.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-31

WHAT Is MoSEY.-Money is indie
pendence. Money is freedom
Money is leisure. Money is the
qualification of taste. The man Is
a fool or an angel who does not try
to make money. A clear concience,
good health and plenty of money, are
among the essentials of full, joyful
existence. Still unfortunately it too
often happens that people who have
an abundance of money are destitute
of character. While it is desirable
that the man should have both not
withstanding all the advantages Of
money, it is better to have character
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-31
Ordinance TO Macadamize Hardin
Street. West of Main Street

Sec. I. Be II ordained by the Council of the
Incorporated Village OF Findisy, That Hardin
street, from tLs Intersection with Main str eel
in said village, thspcs wsst 10 the east side
OF Liberty street, bs aud the same Ia hereby
ordered To bs hscsdamiksd. with good stone
six inches dsss. aud Que rod wide, along the
centre OF said susst.
SEQ. 2. Said work shall bs done under the
direction of ihs Street Commissioners, by the
lst day VI July, A. D., 1867, and the eosts
thsrs OF. and Aliex! onses. shall be assessed
according 10 iav, upoa the lots and the own.
srs thereof bounding aud abutting upon said
street.
N.w.fILKlNs. Mayor.
| Attest j. c. .hARrIs, Recorder.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-31

+ YoN's EXTRACT OF PURE JAMAICA
j GINGER For indigestion, Nausea, Choi.
ora Morhus, Sick Headache Heartburn, &C.,
where a warming, genial stimulant Is requlr.
cd. Its careful preparation and entire puri'
" makes IL "a cheap and reliable article for
culinary pui poses. Sold everywhere, NJ 90
cents per bottle.
saratoga spring water. sold by all Drug
gist.. Ies.ly'eow.
Saratoga spring water, sold by all drug
gists.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-31

A IL. who value beautiful head Of hair
N and its preservation from premature
badness and turning gray WIZ not lall W
use LYONS celebrated Kathairon. II makes
tho hair rich. soft and glossy. erAdteate-
daudrutf. and causes the balr To grow WIN
iuxurisnt beauty. II is sold everywhere:
n. THOMAS LYON, Chemist, n. \.
saratoga spring water. sold by all Drug
gists.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-31
ORDIN -ANCES.
Ordinance to Grade and Gutter San
duakY Street.. La Eaaf EindlnY.

Sec. I. BE II ordained by the Council Of the
Incorporated Village u FindlAy, That San
tusky street, In last findlsy, from Eagle
creek bridge. east TO the Findiay and Care,
Branch u. 2. crossing. be and the same 10
hereby ordered ~ be properly graded, and
that cutters be made aud properly paved
with good stone.
Sec, .. Said york shall be done under the
direction Of he Street Comm ssioner, by the
ist day Of July, 1857, and the costa thersoi
and all expenses be assessed upon the lots
and the owners thereof, bounding and abui.
ting upon said street, according 10 Law.
N. w. FII.kIA6. Mayor.
Attest: J. o. AAEriS. Recorder.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-31

A newly arrived cockney tourist
requested a gentleman OF Philadel-
phia to introduce him to some dis.
tinguished foreigners with whom he
might associate without compromis-
ing his dignity-some who had "de.
cended from great houses The
gentleman promised to do 80, and
the next day formally introduced him
to three hod carriers, who were just
in the act Of decending from great
house in process Of erection. The
Irishmen were better pleased tnan the
cockney.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-31

NITHiT DID lTl-A young lady returnin
w to her country home after 4 solourn OF
few months IN New YORK, was hardly rec.
ogniged by her friends. In the place OF n
rustic, flushed face, she had a soft, ruby com
pIexion, OF almos, marble smoo,hness and
instead Of % she really appeared but H.
She told them plainly abe used Hagan's Mag
nolia balm, andjw oud not be withoutu. Any
lady can improve her personal appearance
very much by using this article. IL can be
ordered Of any druggist for only so cents.
Saratoga spring Water, sold by all drug
uist6,
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-31

81 have gone into the silk bust
ness" said man to his neighbor.
4" SO supposed, as l saw you reel
ing home last night"
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-31
W. v. hAhhN0s Gsy w
Attesti j. c. hAsrIs, Recorder.
Ordinance to Macadamize aud Gut,
ter Jonss otherwise lone Street,
West of Main street.

Sec. l. Be u ordained by the Council OF the
incorporated Village OF Findlay, That Jones,
otherwise lone ST., DO and the same 10 here
by ordered TO bs hacadamized. six inches
deep, and one rod wide along the centre oi
section With Main street, thence west ~ the
terminus OF said street, Also, that the same
be properly guttsrsd on both sides, and tho
gu tiers properly paved with good stone.
Sec. 2. Said work shall be dsne by the lsi
day Of July, A. D., 1867, under the direction
Of the Street Commissioners and all the coats
thereof and all expenses shall be assessed
upon the lots, and the owners thereof,
bounding and abutting upon said street, as
cording To law.
N. W. FILKINS, Mayor.
n.urts RAoaP.iar
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-31
Ns VT FfIh1Not MY VFs
Attest; J. G. MAsris, Recorder.

Rssoiosd. That the citizens and owners OF
the lots on the streets mentioned In the
above ordinances be allowed sixty days A.
lishsd 10 eomplsts said work themselves.
N. w. W.FiLKINs, Mayor.
Attest; J. O. kARrns, Recorder. no52. sw
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-31
BUGGIEs.
BUGGlEs.
CARRIAGES,
sUlkiES.
SLEiGHS, &C.
or every styls aud varsity.
lie employs nvns out the VEkf sksl
WOrtmsu, uses uous but the
VERY eEsT MATERIAL

And can safely assure those who need any
thing In his line that they will DO satisfied
with u after giviaa u the seversst tests. For
STYLE, PRICE. aud DURABILITY, he
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-31
Dcfies Competition

In North western Onto. Particularly does he
claim SUPERIORITY over Eastern WORK,
thai many are In the habit NJ buying.
GOOD HORSES taken In exchange for
work
REPAIRING PROMPTLY DONE and salts.
faction given In all 0ases. J. r. KERR.
January ~. ls6l.yllno34tf
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-31
4. Il. ID u n N,
Attorney at Law,

VTTILL practice In Hancock and adjoining
w counties, will make collections Al very
reasonable rates, A regular authorized
Claim Agent. will prosecute claims for Boun
~, Back Pay, Comm mutation OF RAtions, Lost
Hor.es, or any other elaine against the Gov
ernmsnt. "A Justiee OF the Peace, will make
Deeds and Mortgages, and always promptly
attend TO all business entrusted to HIS care,
aud soIicits n share Of patronz Onioo In
Wilson's Block, Main street, Fln5, Ohio.
dec7SnoJ2.ly
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-31

Ltormerly owned by ELI BEACH, will con
Il unue to carry On the business At the old
stand, West eui 81 Railroad street, He hss
Ou hand large stock VI
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Notice.

NNK'TT ny y w 7 EFTFNT
April 2s, 1867. 26no+9.Gw
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1867-10-24

Latest adyices from South America
trcport that the allied feet passed the
batteries Of Curupaity, and were
within rnnge Of Humaita. The iron.
clads suffered TO some extent, and
had thirty three killed and wounded.
The Emperor of Brazil. in speech
closing Parliament, said the Govern
ment expects an early aud honorable
conclusion Of the struggle with Para.
quay, 10 which the national pride is
engaged.
Allthc Paris official Journals ofSatur.
day concur in declaring that within
twenty.four hours Italy must an
nouuce her determination either to
support revolutionary movements, or
faithfully execute .he provisions Of
the September Convention, and France
must decide for peace or war accord
ingly. .-f'-f
The insurgents are still hocktng
into tho Papal territory. Officers Of
the Italian army arrest all they inter-
cept. An Italian Admiral has gone
to Roman waters with eight ironclads
The Prussian Government will de-
maud Of the South German Parlia-
mcnt an extra grant of ten million
thalers, for the purpose Of equipping
feet. iaI.I r0 tf.H. :
Advices from Paris, via London,
indicate sudden settlement Of the
Italian question. The report is that
Napoleon had 50 posted his forces
that he could pounoe on Italy at
once, whereupon Victor Emanuel dc
cided to protect Rome, and the insur.
gents had given up their attempt.
Official accounts from Crete to
September 2G confirm private adyi.
ces as to the resumption of hostilities
against the Turks, by order of the
Government of tho Islaud The idea
Of restoring II to Turkish allegiance
is scornfully rejected.
At dinner given to the Derby
OhulucL Ol MdutncSlcT, EEtuiJ, Edt ]
DERBY defended the reform bill from
the attacks of its enemies, aud Lord
STANLEY spoke hopefully of the
maintenance of peace in Europe and
of an amicablc settlement with the
United States.
A dcputation, consisting of mem
bers of the Municipal Council, aud
headed by Senator of Rome, had an
audience with Pop PIUs IX, at which
p tition, signed by 10000 citizens
of Rome, was presented, praying his
Holiness to give his consent to the
occupation Of Rome 10y the troops Of
YicToR EMANUEL. f..
The Grand Vizier of Turkey and
the Commission of Inquiry have ar.
rived in Crete, and met a deputation
of the insurgents in the presence OF
foreign Consuls. The insurgents in.
sisted on union with Greece.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1867-10-24
Barnum's Gorilla Attacks his
.I sI Kaenar.


The gorilla reeeilly placed in Bar,
nnms Museum the other day gave an
exhibition of his natural fercenoss by
attacking his keeper, Professor Da-
vison. Fortunately tho latter escaped
without serious Injury, aud at the
same time without giving the gorilla
an opportunity TO practically demon.
strate to the incredulous whether the
said animal has sufficient power to tear
man 10 pieces,
A temporary guard is placed in
front Of tho cage of tho gorilla, to
keep venturesom persons from going
so near the animal can reach them
Inside Of this railiag Professor Da-
vison stands for the purpose of at.
tending to the gorilla, answering the
questions ofthe spectators, &c, 1t is
also part il his duty to feed the gor
lila, aud il would be supposed fom
this fact that no would DO quite free
nom attak 1t was proved otherwise,
however.
. Yesterday afternoon, as Mr.. Dayi.
son was in his accustomed place, he
yentured too near the bars ofthc cage.
within reach of the m)nster. The
hands of the animal Instantly grasped
Dayison's right arm.
Professor Dawson almost iastinotiyley
dropped TO tho floor, so Aa Ia hElna
the hand of the gorilla to tho Aoor or
the cage, before he could grasp him
with his other hand. To have re.
maiued standing would have given
tho gorilla al opportunity to have
pulled the arm out by tho socket, if
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1867-10-24
Foreign News,

Farragut, with his feet, sailed
from Portsmouth for Lisbon,
A Spanish frigatc has sailed from
Cadiz for Spain. ..I5.u..
q The tariff of prices by tho Atlantic
Cable is to be reduced. .l .n
A now postnl treaty between North
Germany and tho United States has
been signed in Berlin.
Ratalzi has resigned his place at
the head Of the Italian Cabinet. He
will bc succeeded by Gen. MCnabremc,
1t is reported that fcot of French
iron clads aud transports has received
orders to sail for Rome.
NAPOLEON has made pcrcmptory
demands on Italy to mantaiu the con
ditions of the treaty Of last Septem
Der. .f -
Re endorsements Of volunteers, re-
crujted in France and Spain, for the
detense of the Pope, have arrived in
the City of Rome,
1t is reported that Gen. Garibaldi
has again escaped from capture, aud
that he left the island on board of an
American ship. a
The Fenians in Dublin continue
secret outrageS. The informer Reilly
has been shot, aud several policemen
fred 90,
The treaty with the Uuited States
for the sale Of tho Russian Posses
sions in North America, has been
ratified by the Russian Governments,
Tho Empress Of France aud the
Prince Imperial narrowly escaped
drowning, recently, while attempting
to land in boat at night, off Biarritz.
The London Times as-orts tha.
RATAzzI, tho Italian Prime Minister,
is pledged to enter Rome as soon as
the French feet sails,
France has addressed circular
note 10 tho representatives ut foreign
courts pledglng tho Government to
enforce the stipulations Of the treaty
OF September. II Is rumored that
tho other European Powers will unite
with France in settlement Of the
difficulty,
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United States Senate.

II Is we'll known to the people that
tho United States Senate has been dis
graccd, aud tho noble state of Ohio
dishonorcd, Tor mauy years past, by
Que BEN WADE representing her in
that body. He is tho same black
hearted and foul .mouthcd rutlian who
during the late campaign, said No
groes are better thau foreigners, aud
that tho timo was npt far distant
whom white women would be comp.
elled to sleep with Negro men.
Well, the people have rcbuked this
old reprobatc by elccting Legisla
ture that will remove him, 1t will,
then, be the duty of that Legislature
to suporcedc him by n patriot, a
statesman, and a gou,'eman.--Iu the
person ~ Z. l., VALLANDtomAM, thy
have all these qualities, aud we fcoi
justified ia saying that he will bo our
uext United States Senator. Ohio
may well feel proud that she can send
such pure patriot aud ineorruptible
statesman to the United States Sen.
ate f.'.'"t u H.H
We reproduce the above from the
Ashland Uaioa, as morsel Of choice
food for eHr demoSrati, brethren Of
this county, Such was the style used
in the arguments If that party's press
throughout the State, which they
would huyo US believe reduced the
majority of the Union party at the
last election II this is the case, then
is thore honnr in defeat aud consola
ton in our adversely.
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The Defeat Of lhe Amendment.

This result however muoh We dc
plors It, arc IL uowise rosponcible, for
iu the future, az in the past, wo shall
advocate the right ofall men sosqual.
ity before the LAWN plain English,
the right Of Negroes aud all other
citizens Of the United States to vote.
Thefqucstion viii not, however eeme
before the people again until 1870,
at which time, by n provision Of the
Constitutions, a vote will be taken on
the question Of calling convention
TO amend that instrument. The Do.
InOordcy rule in tho Legislature dur.
ing the next two years, aud will not
subniit another Amendment for the
popular decision, bat ipa1S70 we cx.
pectsle carry this great principle Of
universal liberty, 70 glorious victory
notwithstanding the large republican
vote cast agailSt it at the latd elec.