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The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24
Abyssinian Character.

Ind0lence is remarkable feature
in the Abyssinians. The continual
earnest prayer of the prisoners-at
least of the white ones-is that they
may soon be delivered but the guard
have often expressed the opinion that
they would much prefer to be imprls-
oned gyetas (gentlemen) like our
selves, with no work and abundance
of means of subsistence, than to be
poor soldiers. With all this pride,
hypocrisy, ignorance, cowardice and
idleness, they have one trait which
tends to eradicate any bad impress
ion, namely, the treatment of the
prisoners. If one has been so unfor-
tunate as to have been detained in
such capacity near the King, one
experiences comparative happiness
to be transferred to Magdala. The
petty tyrant of the camp does his best
to make ones chains as heavy as pos
slble 1t is quite different with the
soldier of the Amba; with moder-
ate amount of politeness and amica-
bleness, he is to a great extent trac-
table; but whether the stationary life
has contributed to his polish in man.
ners, or whether the continual Con-
tact with the captives has exercised
a softening influence, / am unable to
say. Until the present time. the
Abyssinian has been left to himself,
with his limited ideas and bad edu-
cation, always oppressed, and this by
the very man who was only few
years back his equal The doctrine
that his property and life absolutely
belong to his monarch, makes him so
seryile and hypocritical that this very
despot, who has maltreated the rep
resentatives of those civilized powers
who tried to benefit him, can do what
he chooses without being ever re-
strained, makesshim conceited. But
let there be a good government, which
respects even the poorest let him be
taught that the little he earns belongs
exclusively to himself; give him good
instruction, and lnstil into him sound
religious principles; and with his do
cility, capacity, and, on the whole,
equanimity of disposition, these blots
in his character will soon vanish
Leisure Hour.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24

Some years ago a middle aged lady
was travelling from New York to
tittsburg, accom- )anied by large
family of children, ranging from two
years of age upwards. At one of
the stations party of young ladies
and gentlemen desired 20 be accom-
modated with seats, but the stage was
so crowdedithat the male portion were
compelled to ride on tho top, and, of
course, did not relish being separat-
ed from their fair companions.
Arrived at their destination, the
lady and her children began to vacate
their seats in the stage AS they
did so one of the outside party ex-
claimed:
ga perfect menagerie," which bro't
forth a hearty laugh from the men
and a giggle from the females.
The lady turned quickly with the
retort: "And the MONKEYS ride out
side" The laughter had not subsid-
ed when the stage left.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24

The first .plow Is supposed to. have
been the rude branch-o a tree, cut
so as to have cleft end, the point
which dragged along the suface Of
the ground, scraping furrow into
which seeds were thrown. 1t soon
occurred to the husbandman that he
might relieve his own labor by yok
ing an animal to the long arm of the
primitive instrument then arose the
necessity fora handle, affixed to the
bacl,.sso that the plow might be guild
ed. The strength OF the animal soon
wore away or broke the cleft of the
branch, and thus necessity gave rise
to the invention of movable shares,
first wood, next of stone, copper or
iron, worked into shape adapted
to the cutting Of burrows, SO as to
avoid the excessive labor arising
from the plowman's having to lean
with all his weight upon the plow, to
press 1t into the earth. Just such an
implement as these conjectures indi-
cate was used by the Saxons.
Some OF the facts connected with
the history of the plow are almost
Incredible.
In Ireland there once prevailed a
custom of ''plowing with the horses
tail" The dranght pole was lashed
to the tail of the horse, and, as mol
harness was employed, two men
were necessary, one to guide and
press upon the plow, the other to di
rect the horse, which he did by walk.
ing backwards before the miserable
animal, and beating it on the head on
either side, according TO the direc.
ton required. This custom, prevail
ed for considerable time, in spite Of
. law which was passed IN the early
part of the 18th century, imposing
severe penalties upon persons guilty
of "plowing by the horses TAIL" as
in the act mentioned and described.
From the Reverend Cesar Otway's
"Sketches in Erris and Tyrawly," it
appears that the barbarous practipe
fingered in the remote west of Ire
land as late as the year lT40.
And from a paper "On the Breed
of Horses in Scotland in Ancient
Times" printed in the first volume
of the Transactions OF the Society of
Aatiquaries of Scotland, We find that
tie same custom was practiced in
that country as late as the year 1892.
Homestead.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24

PRESERVING YovTH.-Cardinal de
Sails. who died 1885, aged ITO years,
said {: "By being old when l was
young. l find myself young now l
am old / led sober and studiOus,
but not lazy or sedentary life. My
diet was sparing, though delicate;
rode or walked every day, except in
rainy weather, when l exercised with
in doors for a couple of hours. So
far took care of the body and as
to the mind, / endeavored to pre-.
serve it in due temper by a scrupu-
IOus obedience to divine commands.
BY these means | have arrived at the
age of patriarch, with less injury to
my health and constitution than many
experienced at forty"
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24


The La Crosse Democrat contain,
the following which has q Kukluz
Klan-ish ring:
"On Thursday, April 23d, 1868, we
shall be prepared to furnish all par
ties to organize for the protection ol
life and liberty, ,Ohits supremacy, Stat.
equality. and eqsal tazation, the sew
eral blanks and instructions necessa-
ry in the formation of Legions for the
more rapid and effectual advance
ment of the grand National Demo
cratic ciUil and milityry goUernment
now on foot throughout the United
States. Address
NJ. NJ. PoMKRoY,
La Crosse, Wisconsin.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24

And, By the way, did my shoes come
thomc last night and has that man
been to fix the front door =
MY head aches so bad, said Mary,
'that 1 can't remember anything
Biddy will tell you.' srt
We'll I am sorry for you,' said
Smith tying his cravat at the glass.
The very best thing for you is to
keep quiet, and l will take myself out
of the way. Sleep is the thing for
yol.'
So Smith put on his heaviest pair
of boots, and went all oyer the house,
and let the doors bang, and whistled
the Stars and Stripes and ate his
breakfast, and then came up to her to
discuss the respective elaimsof pork
and beef and the chicken for that
days dinner, closing by another re
commentator to keep quiet, and not
bother herself about anything.
No betterr asked Smith reproach-
f.lly at six o'clock that evening mo
better? / thought you'd be well Ger
tainly, by this time, after a days
quiet Quiet? She had the whole
of the kitchen retinue after her all
day, asking<her more questions than
there are in the Assembly's Cate
chism, and the front door ringing as
if by order of the fire department
but she said nothing about that; if
she had, Smith would have replied
with that lordly wave OF his hand
with which men dispose of such
things: You shouldn't allow such
trifles to trouble you
NO better, then ? Smith inquired,
as if in gratitude to him, he really
deserved modification of her former
reply-'No better? Well, sleep. af-
tel. all is the best thing; and, as |
can't do anything for you, think,
as 1t is such q lovely night, that ]
will stroll out awhile. There, there
said he patting the end of the banket,
go to sleep now And close upon
his retiring heels she heard the thun-
dering bang of the front door.
After divers and msny comparisons
between male and female headaches,
and seeming lncongruity on the male
mind of the same course OF treatment
for both, Mrs. Smith fell asleep, to be
walked about twelve by Smith, who
thumped up stairs in his boots, and
advise her again as to the efficiency
of sleep in case of female headache.
Then Smith went to bed and slept the
sleep of the just, with not glimmer
ing of an idea that he was not the
unselfishest and lovingest of hus.
bands. Indeed, had his wife qdes-
toned it, he would have pointed her
to that column in the daily papers
where accounts are given Of husbands
who make it practice to crack their
wives skulls once week; and
placing his arms akiInbo, with stern
look, would asked her, with his nose
close to her face
what if she had such a husband
IS that p.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24
Socrates lived before his time. a

Socrates lived before his time, and
perished in conflict with error. One
of his prayers which is left US, beau.
tifully illustrates the character of the
man "Father Jupiter, give us all
good, whether we ask it or not; and
keep us from all evil, though we may
not pray Thee so to do. Bless all our
good actions, and reward them with
happiness and success"
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24

A carpenter, who was always prog.
nosticating evil to himself, was ene
day on the roof of five-story bull
ding. upon which rain had fallen. The
roof being slippery, he lost his foot
ing, and he was descending toward
the caves. He exclaimed. "Just as
told youp Catching, however, on
an iron spout, he kicked off his shoes,
and regained place of safety, when
he thus delivered himself: 81 know'd
it. There's pair Of shoes gone!''
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24
P,y,Sc THE DEBT OF NATURE

PAYING THE DEBT OF NATURE
No, it is not paying a debt; it is
rather like bring ging note to a bank
to obtain solid gold for it. In this
case you bring this cumbrous body,
which is worth nothing, and which
you would not wish to retain long ;
you lay it down, and receive for it,
from the eternal treasury, liberty,
victory, knowledge, rapture.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24
The Democzstic plan.

Hon. John Forsyth is the editor O
the Mobile Register. He an able
man and bitter rebel. lie has ne.
Gently been visiting Washington, and
while there consulted with prominent
Democrats 'as to the action of their
party, should it win the administra.
tion in the November contest, i'm ref.
erence to the Federal policy towards
the South. He writes to his paper
concerning the matter, al follows:
i get but one answer to the inaui-
ry, and that is, the Democracy will
be swift to sweep from the statute.
book the whole system OF military
and African reconstruction as Utterly
null and void and Of no effect, and a
once TO recognize the existing white
constitutions of the Southern States,
and re admit the latter to their full
into the Unie9. Imust con
fess that / did not personally need
such assurances, for when policy and
good faith both point to one course,
the result is seldom doubtful. But
some Southern friends did deem them
necessary. think that, before Con-
gress adjOurns, the Democrats in that
body will make further declaration
and pledge to the effect.
This is frank certainly, and should
be understood. The Democracy pro-
pose the demolition of reconstruction,
the restoration OF the rebel element
of the Southern population to pollti-
cal supremacy. and the reman ling OF
the freedmen to a condition of serf-
dom.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24

That's unjust exclaimed artravel.
ler, when informed by the conductor
of railroad that the price of pas,
sage had recently been doubled
True replied the urbane official, as
he .ook the passengers cash, sit is
hard, but then it is fare.'
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24

BED BUGs.-The following is said
to be an effectual remedy for this
pestiferous vermin: Add a quar-
ter pound of cayenne pepper for pail
full of boiling water; let it stand to
settle, when it is ready for use. For
papering walls, mix the same with
flour paste, and the bugs will'not nes!
under the paper. a
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24
e. T. ID U Nm,
Attorney at Law,

VxyIIL practice in Hancock and adJoining
w counties, viii make collections al very
reasonable rates. regular authorlzeu
fs.i,n gent. will prosecute claims for BOun-
tv- Rack Pay, Communication of Rations, Lost
Hor. .es or anv other claims against the Gov
ernmsnt. A Justice of the Peace, Will make
Deeds and Mortgages. and always promptly
attend to all business entrusted to his care,
and solicits a share OF patrona once ib
Wilson's Block. Nam street, FinT, ONO.
decfeno32,iy
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24

The friends of "a wit expressed sur
prise that with his age and his fond
sess for the bottle, he should have
thought it worth while to marry. IA
wife was necessary" lie said "they
began to say of that i drank too much
for a single man.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24

The suburb of Roxbury. lately an
nexed to Boston, is called the "Sub-
HUB" and the little settlement oil
New Boston, among the mountains ol
Berkshire, is proud to be known as
"Hub, Jr."
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24

Said a crazy woman to penurious
stingy man, "Do you see that man
You could blow his soul through 6
humming- birds quill into a mosqui
to's eve, and the mosquito WOULDN'T
wink"
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24

"Papa, may l 60 to the circus Y
mo my son, you must not attend
such immoral places; If you will be
q good boy, / will let you 60 out this
afternoon to see your grandfather 8
grave"
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24

The author of a novel just out,
wishing To say that her heroine opened
her mouth, thus expresses herself
The pretty coral doorkeeper OF her
words gave way. and low, mocking
laugh ran out from them
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24
CITIZENS BANK.
CaRIINS & Co. Bankers

nFFICE at the old stand, West end of Tay-
~ lor's Block, opposite the Court House.
Onice open for business from 9o'clock to
IL a. m, and from lo'clock to 4 p- m
Exchange, Coin and Government Securi-
ties bought and sold, and General Banking
Buslnes done.
N.B.-Interest paid on special deposits on
agreement at the rate of from eight TO ten
per cent. per annum, as per length OF time.
Also. Special Agents for Jay Cook Co.,
for the conversion OF sos into Government
Copsols. or 5.2O's AS they are generally call
anrl6no49.lys
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24

A man once asked another whom
he liked the best to hear preach
why, / like Mr.. Smith best because
/ don't like any preaching, and bis
comes nearest to nothing of any that
/ ever heard
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24
RA BRowH JAS A. oo'
LAW OFFICE.

DROWN q BoPE, a,
Il Having formed co-partnership. VIII
rromntly attend 20 all business, in and out oil
Eourts. requiring the services OF an attor-
sey, and t. the Collection OF all Claims
AGAINST the Government, or otherwise.
0fice over "Head- Quarters" Findlay, U.
Aug. 81, ls65-l2 IA lv-
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24

MORE ENrIcING.-A fellow was
doubling whether or not he should
volunteer to fight. One of the flags
waving before his eyes, bearing the
inscription, Victory or Death p
somewhat troubled and discouraged
him.
Victory is very good thing said
he. 'but why put it 'Victory'or Death 2
just put it Victory or Crippled and
I'll go that!'
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24

A gentleman, at 3 musical party,
asked friend. in a whisper, How
shall stir the fire without interrupt
ing the music 2 Between the bars,
reDlied the friend.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24
The Baltimore American of the sth

The Baltimore American of the Sth
inst, says: About 1l,000, 900 bush
els of oysters are now annually taken
from the Chesapeake Bay and tribu
taries. More than two thirds of them
come to Baltimore-about 1000, 900
90 elsewhere. There are seventy
regular packing houses engaged in
the business, Thomas Kensett being
the largest packer in the world
About IL, 900 persons, men, women,
and children are employed, and 15,.
100000 cans are packed each year.
One half of the amount caught are
packed here. and shipped in the shell
to all parts of the country. There
are LOO boats. averaging % tons
each, and about 3, 900 canoes engaged
in dredging and. longing for oysters.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24

The most ignorant empiric can do
US the greatest harm, when the most
scientific physician may be unable to
do us the slightest good.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24

A total abstainer may be said to he
at all times ,oellsupplied; while the
topper, on the contrary, lets 0eli
alone
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24

VERY GoOD.-A learned professor
in a New England College was ac-
customed to demand of students an
excuse whenever they were dilatory
at recitation. The excuse given, he
invariably added: Every well; but
don't let it happen again." One
morning a married student happen
ing to be behind time, was promptly
interrogated as to the cause. Slight
ly embarrassed, he replied:
"The truth is, sir, l had an addi-
ton to my family this morning, and
it was not convenient to be here soon
er."
every WE'LL" replied the professor,
in his quick, nervous manner, "very
we'll but don't let IL happen again ~
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24
New Law Firm.

Col.Wm. Mungen & Gen. II. B.Waike;
HAVING FORMED A PAkrNEh-
o-,fassianal services to the public They
wi,I attend to all professional business en-
trusted to them in the<tkste and United states
Courts. o,,,., =, +,
OeRce on Main street, three doors south oi
a. Coort House. FIpaIay, o. apr6
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24

Husband, where shall get the
ticking for our new bed 2 sAny-
where, my dear, where you can gel
tick
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24

Passage from the Diary of late
Physician: The fellow got well be-
fore / came.t
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24
FIRST NATIONAL BANK

(Authorized Capital, = $IOO,OOO0
Designated Depository and Financial Agent
of the u. s. Bank of Discount, Deposit and
Exchange. Interest paid on SpecialDeposits
Bsak,ng Hours TO IL o'clock Il. NJ, and TO
o'clock p. NJ. ---
DIRECTORS
6. p. JONES. W. II. WHEELkR, HENRY BRowN.
Isaac DAVIS. j. II. Wilson.
81 Banking House in Crook House Block
E.P. JONES, Pres.
Oct26 Il 23tf. C.E. NILES, Cash'r:
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24
B. F. HY ATT,
General Collecting Agent,

viii attend to all business entrusted to him
with promptness. Office opposite Court
House. Findlay,O-
REFERs BY PKRxIssIoH-E. P Jones. Presi-
dent First National Bank. p. Sours, Cashier
Citizens Bank. decS7-ly
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24
nj. m. BEARDSLEY,
Attorney at Law and
Claim Agent,

WILL practice in State and U. 6. Courts,
w and attend promptly to business en-
trusted to his care:
As Justice of the Peace will attend TO
conyeyancing and taking Dispositions.
Offce-Room No. /, Melodeon Building,
Fjndlay. junell.1y
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24
To COnsumptives.
Dissolution, /,

II P. CLOUGR having sold his interest," In
ID the firm 6f J. P. Clough q Co., to J.
kemble, the business will be continued I'M
der the name OF ]. Kemble Il Co. The book
accounts and nOies will be found in the hands
Of j. Kemble u Co., tor settlement.
April l, 1868 46t3 J.P. CLUDGH 3 CO.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24
WM. GRIBBEN.

A ttorn ev at L aw /,
onice over Ewing & Redick's Shoe Store
Main street. Findlay, o. janl0no34.l h
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-04-24

.rrrv RxowN. T. '. BURKEr- A W. fREDESick-
~povxS Ru6KETT & FREDERICK
Il Attorneys at Law.
Will attend to all business entrusted 10 'ne'i
sare in Hancock and adjoining counties.
OFFICE:
op.r G,au's Drug Store, Jsppos,fe Court House.
. FINDLAY, OHIO,
sHPartioular attention given To Coiiec-
,ians: Foreclosures Of Mortgages, Partitoning
ss1'' Jan. %. es
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-12-19

1T Is WONDERFUL how cheap goods are sold at
Gays China Palace, No. lO1a Chestnut street.
The stock was well selected by Mr.. Gay In person.
nom the laI gest manufactures In Europe The
cause fther being remarkably cheap is the great
reduction Of prices on ths other side of the water
Business being very dull all the manufacturers have
large stocks on hand and are willing to discount
largely 70 effect sales.
Below we quote prices OF few staple goods. Fancy
are al o still greater disc Junt.
White French china cups ana saucers, per set II
pieces. o. 25.
White stone china cups and saucers. per SET IL
pieces 45 cents.
White French china dining pIutes, 9}s inches, per
dozen, o..
White stone china dining plates, 9%I inches per
d. zen tlSO
While stone china chamber sets per set. 50.
Cutslsss gObets. per dozen, q 25
Blown glass goblets per doz IN, $3.50,
Cu.-glR.s tGmblers, per dozen, $I25.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-12-19
AND No. 600 BROADWAY. NEW YORK.

THE WILCOX q GIBBS THE STANDARD SDwINa
MAoHIsKi--lt is a, remarkable fact that all the
grand improvements" so frequently advertised by
aud another OF the various Sewing Machine Com.
panies and their representatives, In reality bat
slis ht towaros the high standard OF
tho Wilcox q Gibbs.
That there have been improvements made no on .
will deny; but IN particular has the standard" ye'
been reached. Two or throe OF tie prominent ma
chimes have been rendered comparatively noiseless
The Wilcox & tlibbs. however is still denOmuated
the ,"sIlent Machine" some have studied to sim.
py their machines, and not without mArked results
but the WILCOX & Gibbs Is even ye' distinguished
for simplicity. elasticity of stch" 10 sometimes
made mention Of 10 advertisements. but ia this the
Wilcox & uIbbs twisted loopsttoh Is surely without
n rival. "symmetry OF FORM" also "beauty and ex.
cellence OF finish" sometimes claim ell for this
that machine, but Lhe WILCOX & Glbbs Is universally
cknowledgsd the veSy perfection OF mechans n. D"
HAcKtNe CoueH is one OF the most Distressing
we'll dangerous forms OF cough one be
afflicted with, It's continuous action fatigues and
lrrita the lungs, And thus engenders mptiOn
Uphams Fresh Meat Cure will cure the c5ugh,
sOothe the lrTitated broncha, and give tone And
vigor 70 the lungs aud whole system
A single bottle viii convince any one OF Its purity
sod one dollar per bottle.
JOHNSTON HOLLOWAY 3 CowDEN.
No re-