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Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-02
Descent Upon A Gang Of counterfsiters by
Cincinnati Officers.

Officers CARLY, Bloom end Parker returned
10 town yesterday afternoon, after having sue
cessfully made descent upon a counterfeit,
den in Madison, Indiana. The particulars, as
we cleaned them from the officers, are these:
Information was received a few days since
which induced the authorities of this city to
dispatch q force OF their most trust worthy DO
lice to Madison. They arrived there on
Wednesday, and in the evening acting upon
the information they received, went to a house
named William Hayden, and his wife, Mary
Jane Hayden, whom they instantly arrested.
Mrs. Hayden, however, after a desperate ef-
fort, broke from the officers and rushed. to q
well, with the evident intention of throwing
a package into it. She, however, did not sue
coed, and Notwithstanding she scratched with
the vigor Of a Kilkenny cat, she was again Sc
cured, and the roll, which proved to be coun-
terfeit bank-bills. The officers had barely
succeeded in securing their prisoners, when
man named William Boyd entered and wa;
also secured, searched, and about $3.50 in
counterfeit bills found sbout his person.
There was some one thousand dollars worth
of counterfeit money in twenties on the Bank
of Tennessee, tens on the Southern Bank o.
Kentucky, and ones on the Farmers Bank o.
Kentucky, upon their persons anu premises
A small box containing bogus dimes, and thu
mould to cast them, was also found upon thu
premises; also a plate upon which the tens o
the Southern Bank was executed, and anothe
of the denomination Of one dollar on the SAINT
bank. A quantity OF composition, made o
block tin and lead, for the bogus money, wa
also discovered. The twenties on the Banl
of Tennessee were badly executed, as wer'
the ones Of the Farmers Bank. The tens OF
the Southern Bank were calculated to deceive
The officers accomplished their work in
mastery manner, and deserve much credit
The prisoners, after undergoing q preliminar
examination, were committed, and will b,
tried next March.-Cin, Eng. 27th inst.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-02

Another Arrest In the Great New York For
gerry Cass-Lyman Cole on the way 70 New
York under charge Of sidney o. Burton and
Joseph Hrusn.
The telegraph briefly informed Us yesterday
OF The srrestof Lyman Cole, oRe Of the Marthd
Wdskington conspiraiors, who, Ii seems, IS
implicated also with Kissane and Findlay, in
the great forgerycase in New York. 1t seems,
from the Cleysiand Herald, from which we
take the following particulars, that Cole was
arrested hinder the auspices Of the celebrated
Burton, of OHIO City, and officer Bruen Of this
|city-Cin. Enq. 29b.
aBurton commenced ssplsnting his corn'' at
various spots, which promised a harvest. On
his investigation, It wal discovered that Cole
often came from the direction Of PitisbuTg on
the Railroad, which he would leave at Bedford
twelve miles from this city, where a buggy
would be in readiness to convey him into the
country eastefly. At other times, Cole would
leome on the Railroad from toward Buffalo, and
leave the cars at a point a few miles from this
city, where q buggy would be ready for his
Iconveyance southerly into the country. Bor-
ton then made cautious inquiries at the Post
l0fice Of Chagrin Falls, and found in the post
master at that place a valuable assistant 10 his
plans. Cole and wife came to the township
lof Chsgrin Falls last June, and took board
with O preacher named A Bently, a mile and a
half from the village. Mrs. Cole hiss remain
ed there since, but Cole has been lodging
about, now here, and now there. Letters
have been received by his wife from Cole
through the Chsgrin post Office, and have been
answered by her, directed to various points,
Last Monday Burton laid his plans at Chagrin
Falls to catch Cole, and having telegraphed to
Bruen, that officer arrived here yesterday morn
ing. A warrant was procured and put in the
hands Of officer VIM. R. Simmonds, Of this
city, and the three left for Chagrin Falls. On
arriving near Mr.. Bentley's house, Simmons
left the carriage, and going to the house, in
quired for "fresh butter" but it must be no.
ted. the summer has been very dry, and it is
not surprising that Simmonds failed to secure il
Unfortu nately, too, he didnot see Cole. The
officers then drove their carriage into the
woods, and Burton and Simmonds having, by
Icrawling on their hands and knees at least
twenty rods, secured a position which COM
mandsd a full view Of Bentley's house, after
lying quiet shout two hours and a half, their
patience was rewarded by seeing Cole enter
the house. Burton was o n lookout, and
Bruen and Simmonds visited the house 10 50.
cure Cole, which was quickly done. Mrs. @.
on again seeing Simmonds, naturally remark
cd, CHATS the butter you were after p Cole
was brought in the city, and last night placed
in Jail. On this sfternoon's train Burton and
Bruen leave with their prisoner forNew York
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-02

w-SrEPHESs & Co. have just received q
splendid lot Of FURS, especially for the Ladies',
comprising yictorines. wristlets, nuiFs and ether
wearing articles TO keep the dear creatures
warm, but after al. taking into consideration the
confort and looks Of the fine furs, we'll wager .
big sppls there's nothing would make most Of
then % comfortable as q geutsman's-arm!
Ladies' call and examine the furs, and securs a
s~portion Of them If you cannot the arm!
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-02
The Martha Washington Case.

This case. which has become 0 bore to the pub
lie, seems to threaten interminability. On the
97thcf November, the trial Of the parties now un.
der bonds takes place, at Helena Arkansas. and
we understand that Captain Cummings, who is
held under bail in S8,O06, leaves for Arkansas
to-day or tomorrow, to face the music ike o
man. There is much sympathy for Capt. C.' ana
we hope he will pass the ordeal OF tine law un-
scathed. He feels confident Of an honorable ac-
quittal.- Gin. Eng. 27th ult.
The Enquirer bat reflects public sentiment
we believe, when it sa Us the Martha wash
ington Case has become q bore, but, while the
public is disguised with the apparent psrsecu-
tion, what must the condition Of the defend
ants be, who are called upon to 60 to a dis
tant state for the purpose of defending thelr
lives and liberty, and if successful against in
yfuence and money, in proving their innocence
what remuneration will they receive for loss
of time and waste of means. in fighting one o.
the strangest cases upon the criminal records
of our country. This case presents a theme
for reflection, and we cannot but join the En-
quirer in hoping "that, Captain CUMMINGS will
pass the fiery ordeal of the law unscathed."-
Ifthe defendants are acquitted, what remune'
ration will they receive for all the time lost
anxiety and expense incurred9 The gratifying
privilege Of enjoying freedom to wander fortl
poor and penniless, with the suspicion lurking
in the minds of hundreds that, uotwithstand
ing their ~acquittal before every tribunal, the!
are gully! Glorious remuneration. Such sat
i~sfaction is poor recompense.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-02
,r"THE ODD Fellows LITERARY CAsKB,

cW-"THE ODD Fellows LITERARY CAsKBr."
for November is upon our table, and fully ~ustains
the reputation the work has acquired. We are
sorry that more copiesof the" Casket" donot come
TO our town. There is certainly no periodical
which can prove more acceptable to members Of
the Order than the "Casket." It is handsomely
gotten up-ably edited-cheap, and its literature
will compare with any Of the periodicals Of the
day. Terms 80 per annum. Published in Cincin-
natl. Edited by W. P. STRICKLAND, D. D.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-02
tW-Epicures and all others who visit Cincin-

tg-Epicures and all others who visit Cinein-
natl and desire O nice dish Of fine, fat, fresh 0ys-
tiers, o choice venisonor Beef-Steak. or anything
else in season, will alwaysfnd the best at that
popular restaurant the. /" William TELL" where
the kindly attentions Of Barton, SAN WATsoS,
the popular steward 'tED," VAN buren,, a lineal
descendant, perhaps Of the sage Of Lindenwald.
form no small part Of Che attractions. Long may
they Wag.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-02

ESy-Our road continues to increase in pubic
favor and its earnings fer the last several months
will compare fsvorably with those OF any other
road Of similar length in the country. The man
aRement of its affairs is controlled by an efficient
Directory and one Of the best Presidents in the
country. The Passenger Trains are under the
rconductorship Of those popular conductors WASH
BURN l. GARDNER, who have no s~uperiors and ta-
ken aitopether our road is hard to beat.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-02
arWhile merchants ar ! an complaining

uWhile merchants ar Q all complaining Of
hard times. it is refreshing to know that there
are those who have their hands full Of bust
ness. Such q man is BALL, No. % Fourth
Street; his Gallery is constant crowded, and
his pictnre s 90 of like hot cakes. Give him
a call, and eur word for Il you will have every
reason to be.periectlysatisfed with the result
Of yout visit.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-02

w-A fashionable Tile is an Indispensable
article of o gentleman's attire at the present day;
and the best place we knew Of at which to get
such a Hat, is JARVIS q FMRcHILD's, l4s Main
Their styles are very beautiful, highly
fashionable and of course much admired.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-02

r5y-The Mail Agent, JoHs W. KEESAS' ESQ.,
on our Railroad, is fortunate, as well as a very
clever fellow. His love Of game is demonstrated
in almost every act Of his life and his epicurean
propensities induced himto take for a wife q lady
by the name Of BEAR, so that in summers heat
and winters cold he has on hand a good supply
of that delicious article Bear meat, to say notn'
ing of the cubs, Long may he live to ENJOY his
uood luck.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-02

EU-MEHAFrBr's Saloon is quite a place Of re-
sort for those who love good Oysters I'm"
manages to keep on hand q supplyof the best,
and his customers say that none finer. fattsr,
or larger are TO be found In al this land.
Give him a call.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-02

BGood pictures, like good Wise, need no
putting. Let The public call at Balls Dag
~uerrean Gallery, No. 10 West Fifth Street,
and have their likenessss taken in artistic
style.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-02
Railroad Harnings.

The Earnings Of the Eaton 4 Hamilton Rail-
road for 8 months Of the Fiscal Year 1854, COM
pared with those Of the corresponding period in
is5S, are asfollows
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-02
Ohio Congressional Election Full Returns.

The Democrats have carried every Congress
aioual District in>the State, save ttOenty-one
Hoorah for our side!
/. Timothy @. Day, Opposition.
Q. J. Scott Harrison, Fusion, X. N.
8. Lewis D. Campbell, Fusion.
4. M. H. Nichols, Opposition.
5. J.R R. Emrie, Opposition.
6. R. Mott, Opposition.
I. Aaron Harlan, Fusion.
8. Benjamin Stanton, Fusion.
9. Cooper X. Watson, Fusion.
10. o. F. Moore, Fusion.
IL. Horace v. Horton, Fusion, and K. N.
IL. Sam Galloway, Fusion, and K. N.
10. John Sherman, Fusion.
ID. Philemon Bliss, Fusion.
is. WIN. R. Snapp, Fusion and X. N.
l6. Edward Ball, Fusion.
II. Charles ]. Albright, Fusion.
IS. Benjamin F. Letter, Fusion.
10. Edward Wade, Fusion.
20. Joshua R. Gideings, Fusion.
81. ]. A. Bingham, Fusion and X. N.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-02

Ey-Ths following letters containing valuable
enclosures, have been returnedto this Office, from
tbssDeaa Letter Office, if not called for within
thirty days. they will again be sent to the depart
msnt at Washington.
James 0'Donnell,
Widow 0'Brien, care Of
Patrick Trsaey.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-02

NV. @. Beeman who has been for some
months in custody on the charged Of robbingthe
mails; died / nlhe Jail at savannah on the 10Th
inst, Of yellow fever. He was 70 have been
tried at The November term Of the U.s. Dis
tict court Of Georgia. His death however,
dispensss with the attendance Of witnesses.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-02
Indiana Elaotion-0moial.

The State Sentinel, at Indianapolis, pub
fishes the official returns from all the counties
in the state but three, and they show the fol-
lowing result on Secretary Of State
Collins, Fusion Know othmg.) 98,259
Hayden, (Democrat) 1886
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-02

In 1853 the receipts were on 50 miles ofrOad;
in 1854 the receipts are on So miles; the latter
being the actual length Of the Eaton and Hamil-
ton Road,
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-02
27O.0OO
Total

This shows that tie great bulk Of the Dem
cratic party 10 yet true to ITS time honored prn-
ciples, although q few thousand members have
wandered of "afIer strange GODS" No other
party singly can begin to poll the great vote
above recorded in those three States. We
have been beaten by q combination that can
rot possibly hold together more than a few
months, and the early establishment Of the
Democratic a~sceDdency in Ohio, Indiana and
Pennsylvania, is one Of the certainties of an
early uture.-Cin. Enquirer
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-02
Majority,

Majority. 1858
The Congressional delegation stands as be-
fore repoIted-Dine Mongrels to two Demo
Gratis. Two OF the former were elected by
very small majoriiies over sound Nebraska
Democrats. Barbour had but 47s majority in
the Sixth District and Cumback $40 in the
Fourth.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-02
a Largo pemoeratio ARMY.

In the recent elections in the three great
States Of Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania, the
Democratic party, although defeated by a COM
bination of all the isms, factions and parties
in the country, polled a vote Of which it may
we'll be proud. In round numbers the case
stands thus;
Pennsylvania 10000 Democrats.
Ohio 10000
Indiana $4,000
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-02

Flour AavaEeed-Consuls Unchanged
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-08
r OK Island.

We noticed the other day while "over
the waters the erection Of 6 or large
bri1k blocks, stories high, with tasteful
and commodous store rooms on the first
foor and cost in points that would vie with
the finest in our largest cities. Such build
ings evince god taste in our neighbors and
indicate permanent and substantial! pro-
gress; we rejoice in this evidence of pros
perity in our "twin sister," and hope she
may ever flourish like Green Bay Tree.
Our own city bears more Of this kind of
buildings and we have been surprised that
some Of our enterprising citizens have not,
before this, contracted for thc erection of
some such on Front, Second, Third, Brady
g. Main Streets; all of them god business
streets Those solid blocks of brick and
mortar, like the "solid m III Of ston," give
an air ofpermenancy to city, while these
temporary frames with an occasional brick
facing look as though they had been built
only for rent, or were owned by sharks who
were fattening off the necessities of the
public, and would decamp with the chances
Of speculation, where rents are so high as
here, rooms so difficult to procure, and
where investments in solid improvement
pays as well as in Div.nport, no man
ought TO be afraid to build, or to put bis
money into any kind Of property. The taste
displayed in majority of our buildings il
| wofully deficien, and detaches much from
the unwonted beauty OF our city.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-08

very popular Among the Democrats, MIR,
r. NJ. Samuels. OF Dubulue, is the most
prominent man, as indeed of the entire
House. Gentlemaniy and courteous in his
manners and always speaking to the ques-
ton, he commands the attention and res
pect Of his fellow members, while his fne
address commends him as well to the notice
of outsiders.
AS body of men there is nothing mark.
ed in the appearance of the members ofthe
House. They seem to be plain, common
sensed, industrious collection of men who
de sire 10 advance the interests of their con-
s,ituen,s, aud seem worried at the delay oc-
casioned them BY the tardy and much-ta-be-
regretted action ofthe Senate. The SEN
ate, az has been remarked on several occa-
sions in nv hearing, as body of men. in
persona, appearance, would do credit to any
State in the Union.
Until an organizations be perfected in the
Senate, the question which here absorbs all
others. tn at of choosing an U. S. Senator.
cannot be decided. The most prominent
candidates for that station, are Mr.. Cook.
ofour city and Mr.. Warren, Of Burlington.
There are some half-dozen other aspirants,
prominen. among which are Mr.. Howell
and Clagett ofKeokuk, Butler of Muscatine,
etc.
a fire occurred since dinner in three
story brick ne ar the Capitol, occupied by J.
II. Cover but was confined to the inside
Of the house, otherwise with the high winds
prevailing would have swept off half the
city. Yours, 5.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-08
Davenport Literary Society.

In Wednesdays issue, we referred to the
Literary Society which existed last winter,
by the name Of "The Young Mems Literary
Soeietv,"-i, should have been .Tis Dacsa-
port Literary Society." It seems that there
are t,oo Societies, it was to "The Davenport
Society. we alluded, and which, we are in
formed,is about to be resuscitated, and again
put into successful operation; may its shad-
ow never grow less. The Young Mems
Society"is of more recent origin, is compos
ed Of q younger class, and is winning its
way rapidly into popular favor Tney have
already by the aid Of some of our liberal
citizens, secured hundred volumes for
a Library, nucleus whic b, by daily acquisi-
ton, may become ia short time quite re-
spectacle besides, a hundred and fifty or
two hundred dollars to purchase some select,
standard works, and very excellent room
in Commercial buildings for their meetings,
Monday and "Wednesday night. are public
and are devoted to deblte. select readings,
and orations. On Other evenings, they
have declarations, compositions, book keep
ing, photography, &c. Where can our
young ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS others who
are unable to participate in the advantages
of College-or secure even a common
School Education, spend their long winter
evenings more pleasantly or more profitably
We bespeak for the Society liberal en-
couragement. If we had ten thousand boy S
to rear, we would make every one join q
good Literary society. That is the school
which has trained our best orators. Young
men who excel in Society, generally out
strip in the race for honors through life.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-08
Railroad Project.

The citizens Of Dubuque have been hold
ing meetings for the purpose Of deternin-
ing whether the city should lend its credit
to the amount of S4oo 900 to aid in the CON
struction Of the M. & M. Railroad Our
Northern friends seem disposed to build a
great many air line roads, and are even now
sanguine Of having the main trunk of the
Pacific road through their city. We hope
the u. g. NJ. road will be T raj road, we
are tired Of air line roads.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-08
fEorths Gazette.
styss. Scene.

Aloag thu dusty street streams busy
host The eye my try in vain to fix upon
the Hitting faces. Taa passing glimpse and
the sullan transition from fair - a shrv
elei face, from smiling - a lfowaing one,
from hug, to p;nehed features. suggest the
comica gatta parcha heads which may b.
made to assum. every imaginable express
sion in as many seconds. Here comes
pale emaciatsd being with sunken cheeks,
| follows close behind portly, round-faced
man, and then one who looks as it he WIS
more in favor of the liquor, then the liquor
| law. next little misery bsing whose eyes
resemble tn, dimes he 50 eagerly covcts;
now a broad, benevolent, Quaker face, q
long nose, a short one, google eyes, lips
like Cupid's brow. AMI moaths OF extraordi-
nary Dimensions, chase ons another with
dizzy rap:dity. A hanchback and giant
walk in close conttast.. A girl fair as CIR
cas.ian, next neg,ess dark as night; fair
woman in trailing brocade, and bloomer,
whose drapery scorns the pavement, dandy
whose fists are lost in roomy sleeves, aai
begyar in rags, are all in m ,mens daguer-
reotypod for tie memory. Taan the eye
falls upon a nuvssry-n lid at whose side
Young urchin ruas along with bare knses,
while his heal AMI face ara lost in furs anu
feathers. Poor Ettl, victim Of fashion!
Then com.s Hydropathist, with uncut
beard: tn an an Ialiln, with ornltn eats in
profus;on. A country belle gazas at the
crowd, puzzled to know the fashions, at last
turns away with as puzzled face as when
she begin. At the corner stands group OF
Dutch emiyrants, in wooden shoes AMI cap
borders, boanetless, moasyiess and homs-
less. A sweet bride and happy groom,
widow in weeds, hurry past Then comes
a pale student, AMI besd. him 4 brainless
millionaire and a fair heiress whose books
and learning were left at boarding school,
She never dreams or cares to know that the
tears OF an embroidery girl are interwoven
in the exquisite tracery Of her handkerchief.
sac sses uotitHS ioih AcA pii"0 oa1 "9a1Ni
and luxury AMI cnvious or adulatory glances.
Thus they hurried on all day, side by side
tn. rich and poor, wise and foolish, misera-
BILE and the happy, the pure and the vile
scarcely thinking they shall all be swept
away in half century, and NJ more be
missed than the silent crowds that now peo-
pie the cities of the dead.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-08
~. .0.ure { the xnov.No,hipgs,

The N. Y. Evening Post INDUCES in some
speculations on the course that Is l,Seiy 20
be pursued by the know-Nothings. THINKS
it is not destined to fall into the hands OF
protested politicians, to be used by them 70
promote their own schemes; but that, on
the contrary, ii will be directed by the peo'
pile, and will be used to secure the suPrema-
cy OF certain popular ideas. On tins sun]ee'
il says:
The notion, therefore, that twill be con
verified into 4 grand fusion, Union-savl,ig
constitutional party, on the Castle Garden
model, is destined to prove "a delusion
though it seems to prevail in certain very re
spectacle quarters, Without exception
the men whom il has elected TO state orna'
tional Offices are taken directly from the
mass of the people, and not from the poiitl'
clans, and on the great question OF the non
extension of slavery, adopt TO the iuil extent
the prevalent northern view. They are no
generally men of experience or acknow
edged capacity, but at all events on the
question, they answer the purpose for which
they were chosen; they represent the views
OF their electors. The moment the Know
Nothing organization fails TO harm onize
with the great sentiment which has no"
taken an enduring hold of the free States
that moment it loses its vitality.
We are informed that the design is en-
tertained OF throwing off its Disguise and
calling a national convention to start 9
great American party. A declaration o.
principles is pretty sure to be the result, and
such adocument it will be difficult 10 frame
SD az to secure unanimous and cordial sup
port. By discardins its present distinctive
character, il will lose its strongest charm
besides exposing itself more prominently to
its assailants.