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Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19
The Russian Minister'S Reply TO
tsae Address of tl,c Deputatfon
Of Friends. 4M MH N~M

His Majesty the Emperor has received
the address presented by the denutation of
the Society of Friends with lively salts
faction, a. the expession Of the sentiments
in entire conformity with those which ami.
mate himself. His Majesty, like them. alb
hors war, and sincerely desires the manten-
ancc of peace. In order to arrive at it, he
is willing to forget personal insults and in
dlgnlties, aud extend the hand to make er.
cry concession compatible with his honor.
His Majesty will not attack he will but de-
ftnd himself, and will always be disposed to
listen to proGered peace. The Emperor
keenly regrets the present state Of things,
and throws far from him the responsibility.
lie has constantly desired to live on good
and cordial understanding with England !;
be has sincere affection for the Queen,
whom he cstecms As Sovereign. woman,
a wife, and ! mother and lie has given her
unequivocal proofs Of his confidence and re-
gard. His Majesty rcpudiates all ambitious
ideas Of conquest or of unjust interference
with the affairs of Turkey. lie asks only
what he has the right to claim in virtue of
explicit treaties concluded by his preGcces-
sors and himself The tie which binds Rus
sia to her co-religionists in the East, dates
back 900 years; it was from the ancient
Greek Empire that Christianity came to her.
and since that time constant community Of
religious interests was maintained between
Russia and the byzantine Empire, until it,
fall. Having At length shaken of the Tar
tar yoke. Russia has, since that period, CON
stanlly applied herself to the work Of ameli-
Grating the lot Of her co-relgionist; she has
labored, TOO, with success. 1t would be i'm
possible for her to deny her religious sympa-
thieS to them, and TO abandon legitimate in
Guencc acquired at the price Of her blood.
But the Emperor requires nothing beyond
that. He has no enmity to the Turks, and
he would be happy to see England render
greater justice to the motive which has
guided his actions. He does not think that
he has ever given her The least cause to com
plain, and be appeals for this to the testi-
mony Of all the English established in this
country, who will not hesitate, his Majesty
is convinced, to declare that they have al
ways had reason to feel gratifed with the
reception accorded to them in Russia
N NESSELRODE.
l.~ Ill
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

K The tabling of Mr. Peters resolution, in
the New York Legislature. calling for the as
sembling of a council of freedom in Albany.
in order to devise such measures as will eff
fectually prevent the extension of slavery as
provided for in the Nebraska Kansas bill.
which recently passed the United States
Senate, is healthy indication. This extra.
ordinary proposition of Mr.. Peters received
a just and eloquent rebuke at the hands OF
Mr.. Littlejohn, representative from Oswcgo,
who designated it as traitorous attempt to
set at defiance the acts of Congress.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

THE WRONG PAcK.-The New York
Musical World & Times tells most laugh
able story of gentleman who had stepped
into his carriage to make his New Years
visits, when he perceived that he had forgot
ten his visiting cards. He Immediately or
lered his new groom to 60 and get them
from the mantle-piece in the dining-room-
The servant did as he was ordered. and the
gentleman commenced his visits. the foot
man leaving his cards. After some time
had passed, he asked the groom if there
were still many cards left Sir" answer
cd the latter. Il have still the king Of spades.
the king of hearts, and the knave Of clubs" :"
We presume the trick was not taken in
very good part by the caller
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19
ST. Petersburg, Feb. !, us, 1854.

MARRIAGE UNDER DIFFICULTIES. The
st, Louis Evening News, Of The 10th inst,
has the following t5s- tt--i -l-
The Residents of certain very orderly
neighborhood in the Fourth Ward, had their
quiet disturbed last night, by most sipgri-
lar occurrence which happened in their
midst The affair As related to Us appears
to be this .h
A Young man, son Of q retired river man,
was dcsirons Of marriage with lady living
in the lower part Of the city, in opposition
to tie wishes IF her father Finding that
the objections Of the latter were not to be
overcome, the young man conducted the la
dy yesterday TO his own home and arranged
for the solcmnization of the marriage there.
Last night, as the wedding guests were all
assembled and everything in readiness for
the ceremony, the father of the lady arrived
with a double barrelcd shot gun, avowing
that he would prevent the marriage at all
hazards. The household fearing the worst
from his excited manner and angry exclam-
a,ions, closed the door against him. After
desperate, but vain effort to gain admit
tance, he began to defy them from the door
step. and saluted the about to-be son-in-law,
his father and mother with the coarsest and
most uncomplimentary epithets. Finally,
stepping out into the stIeet, he discharged
one barrel Of his gun at window. The
shot shattered the glass and sash, but fortu-
naiely wounded no one of the company
Such signal marks of his displeasure, how
ever did not prevent the match and the
marriage took place directly after his depar-
ture. Love laughs at Locksmiths." say
any number of writer's Of cheap novels; but
it has never before appeared that that inter
esting demi divinity was at all inclined to be
merry at prospect Of double barreled shot
guns laaza l IaarHtT lHra- r.L
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19


DEATH FROM TIE BITE OF Cara
very extraordinary and singular case was
recently brought before the coroner of North
Durham, England, who was called to hold
an inquest upon the body of a little boy
who had died in the agonies of hydropho-
bia, through the bite of a cat. 1t appears
that in November last, the poor little fellow
was standing in his fathers garden, when a
cat came running down passage IN great
agitation Thinking the animal was chased
by dogs, he caught it in his arms; but no
sooner had the poor child done so, than the
iufura.ed animal caught him by the hand
and held it tenaciously in his mouth until
after the father of the child came out and
chased it off, The boys hand was fearfully
torn, the muscles being much larcerated.-
He was taken Immediately to Shields to
surgeons, and the wound carefully dressed
After about three weeks the wound appear
ed to heal and the boy to enjoy his ordina-
ry health, until a couple OF weeks since
when he was taken i'll. Very alarming
symptoms soon superyencd, such as nervous
apprehension, great agitation at the appear
ance of liquids, and foaming at the mouth
A surgeon was immediately sent for, who
pronounced it decided case of hydrcpho-
bia, and predicted that the child would not
live many hours. After spending dis
tressing day, the poor little fellow was final
ly relieved from his sufferings by death,
at about midnight of the same day. The
cat, which belonged to a grocer in the VII
lage, had been destroyed the day it bit the
boy. '-A .''1a
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

No less sum than s126. 444 was remit
ted last year by Irish emigrants in America
and Australia, to their friends in the Lin
erick emigration district, 49, s-I
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

There i an institution in Havana. called
the Panaia sort Of hospital, where hus-
bands have the power to confine naughty
wives. This power i frequently exercised,
the husband during the durance Of his wife
paying the jail and subsistence fees
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

INTERESTING. TO hear Young lady,
lolling upon sofa, in the parlor, declare
that She is dying for want Of exercise. !"
while her mother is laboring at the wash
tub, or in the kitchen below
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

An Irishman being asked on late trial
for certificate of his marriage. barred his
head, and exhibited a huge scar. which
looked as though it had been made with
6re-shoyel. The evidence was atisfactory.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

TIE Mount Vernon Cotton Factory, in
Baltimore CO., Maryland, on Jones Falls.
was totally burnt on the night of the 10Th
ult. The probable loss is $500. GOO.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

The Paris Moniteur publishes in full the
Cars reply to the Emperor Napoleon's let
ter. The Czar writes as follows
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

MARRIAGE UNDER DIFFICULTIES THE
st, Louis Evening News, Of the 10th inst,
has the following s- tLi I
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-09-14

could see that once his eyes wandered over
the table.
Glad 10 see YOU, parson sit down end take
some dinner with U.S. said Somes, shaking the
minister by the hand.
Thank you, don't care if do replied
the parson. Il have long walk 10 take be-
fore return home.'
Farmer Somes was pointing him to a;chair,
when the lady internosed.
Eve have got picked IN dinner to-day
Husband sent home Joint of veal, BUTT didn't
get here till after eleven, so that had no time
to cook it,
Got here by eight o'clock said farmer
Somes mo fbs to the parson'
But if You'll wait only few moments
will fry some Of it.
'Sit down, rarson it is every day IA re, but
what is good enough for me, is good enough fol
my guests
Right, friend Somes.' replied the minister,
drawing up his chair. MY business relates to
the new bell rOf the meeting house. am
carrying round n subscription paper
Il am with You parsOn.'
Farmer SomeS was in most malicious good
humor, and with broad grin on his honest
phiz, he opened the paper the minister gave
him.
Twenty dollars from Smith p exclaimed
Mrs. Somes, Il should not think they could al
| ford IT,
Gle gives his friends nothing but ginger
hread,' said the farmer. Gut me down thirty
we have four kinds Of cake
The parson consumed one 'Iong red ant
one of the vulgar fractions Of cold sausage. -
Tie preferred brown bread to white, and wouI'
not touch any Of the pies which the pruden
housekeeper set before him.
Mrs. Somes was swiully mortified He
reputation was sacrificed, and farmer Some
never again had occasion 10 find fault wi b he
for making a vain show of three kinds OF pies
two kinds Of preserves, and fur KINDS Q
cake:
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-09-14
Vol. II, No. 13.

through the gathering night, 10 where, under
the little canopy, swung her babe, pra'tling 10
Itself as il awaited the morning careSS. And,
writing French horror, this all would be in
keeping. Our friend, the doctor, having com
Ipleted some irifing GiTair, rethned, and pro-
cee1ed al once to the chamber Of MaGam.---
The physician belonged 10 that class of great
minds who are aStonShed at no event. I'm
/ fortunately for him, in this instance, he cColly
rung up the servant, ordered the release oi
! their lady applied all the necessary remedies,
az if seeing to an ordinary affair. But this help
came too late the poor Countess could only
| falter out her sad story and die.
! Isly the doctor;S manner was much against
/ him; his lancet was found stained with blood
upon the floor, and although never believed
/ TO be the principal, and on account Of his po-
siton cleared rs an accomplice, vet suspicion
remained, and the world recoied from him in
horror. His practice fel away; he rapidly
sunk into poverty; his wife, sensitive, am
bilious woman, died of broken heart, and r0l
long while the great world lost Sjsht of him,
One morning. just before day light, the car.
riage o. one of his most wealthy PATIENTS in
=. former times, whirling me from ball, near
ly threw 10 the ground an old chilIonier, ant
as the rudely shaken lantern cleaned upon
the iron countenance Of its posS.sgor, the gen
tlemen recognised his former friend and physi
clan. A chifIonier he was, and chihonie
be is to this dav.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-09-14

the excitement of the interview in the kitch-
en-, and her hand trembled slightly as she
handed Mrs. Meeklie her lea. Somes had
donned his best blue coat with brass buttons,
which had done duty as Sunday garment for
fifteen years.
He seemed 10 be somewhat uneasy, and
though he ami the m mister hal always been
on the best terms, his answers were too short
and crusty for courteous host.
Wont you pass the biscuit to Mr.. Meeklie,
husband p said Mrs. Somes with her sweetest
smile, albeit not very sweet at that.
Somes did pass the biscuit TO Mrs. Meeklie,
and she took one; hut when he passed them 10
the Minister, he smlingly declined
No, thank you Mr.. Somes; Iuever eat hot
bread. II does not agree with me- said he.
Mrs Somes passed the cold bread, thinking
all the time how very uncivil it was in the
parson TO refuse the hot biscuit she had taken
| so much pains TO prepare!
But the ParSOn was very respectful TO his
stomach; for he found, when insulted and i'm
posed upou, that it was tyranarcal and disa
greeable; and he paid more Difference to bis
digestive organs than he did to the feelings
of his vain parishioners.
| INV biscuits are not very nice; did not har,
| uN BOOu luCh do SCUEluIll AUp sueSSottN thN
LADY, as the minister's wife took a seconC
cake.
Better p suggested Some.
The lady looked at him with very eviden
marks of dspleasure.
'They are very nice,' said the parson'
wife.
Take little more of the ounce preserves
said she TO one OF the daughters. dare Sa
it is not so nice as your mother makes, but tn
truth is
at has stood too long interrupted SomeS. -
'The jar has not been opened nce you wert
here last fall
Mrs. Somers looked daggerS: but the parsor
very conSiderately asking SomerS if he wa
done antine, just at that moment her ange
evaporaied without any unpleasant effects
Husband, won't you pass the cake to Mr.
Meeklie ~
Thank you, never eat cake, unless it b'
something very simple, such as ginger bread 0
moaSses cake
What calamity! Four kinds It cake an
the parson wouldn'. touch one of them.
But YOU will take some Of these jumbles
made them on purpose for you.'
That's fact, parson,' added Somers' ma
liciously.
He woul4 further have added that his vii
| never made pies and cake for her own fsmil'
bu! he was afraid Of frightening the parson
= 'You musl excuse me doubt not they al
very mic. but have 10 be CAREFUL
The wife and her two grown.np daughte
y we're more courteous, and each nibble1 sma
! piece of the rich pound cake: but they seen
ed 10 do it agains, their better judgment.
: The truth was they felt embarrassed oy th
Y extraordinary display Mrs. Somers had mad
' They did not feel at home. The whole affa
q was TOO set and artificial TO be enjoyed, and I
: an early hour the wholeparty wiihdrew, mel
y tally determined 10 make it a long time beio
Q they took tea with Mrs. Somers igain.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-09-14
1Doetieal.
THE SONG OF LIBERTY.

oh! starry flag Of liberty,
Bright banner of the brave,
Thy meteor hues above us
In the air Of freedom wave;
There in thy pride and glory
Thou foatest oyephead--
Above broad aud happy land,
No despot dares to tread.
Although thy stars and stripes tod ay,
In peace reflect the light,
They boldly, freely Aaunted
In the stormy gale of light,
When bled our gallant fathers,
That their children might be free,
And meath thy broad, protecting fold
Fought on to victory.
Thy beauty beams wherever
A flag salutes the breeze,
Above the tide Of foreign ports,
Z. Or on the ocean seas;
But brightest shine thy colors
Der the wide land Of the free.
Where patriot hearts with pride and Joy,
Look fondly up to thee.
And when, in all the course Of time,
Returns this glorious day,
Still beat, as now, free happy hearts,
Beneath thy guardian sway;
And grace thy lovely form in peace
A nations Jubilee
God bless thee, noble banner!
Bright banner of the free!
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-09-14
Ghe Democrat

is published every Thursday morning, in the
room immediately over the Post Office, Msin
Street, Eaton, Ohio, at the following rates:
81 50 per annum, in advance.
So 90, if not paid within the year, and
50 80 after the year has expired.
These rates will be rigidly enforced. -l
No paper discontinued until all arresrages
are paid, unless at the option of the publisher.
GTAll communications addressed tothe Ed
tor must be sent free of postage TO insure al,
ention.
gSNo communication inserted, unless st
companied by responsible name.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-09-14
CHAPTER III.

'Wife, where is the piece Of meat ! sent
home for dinner p asked Somers, as he and
the BOYS came in for their MONDAY meal, on
the day following the tea-party.
The farmer glanced inquiringly at the table
which was spread before him. lhvoluntarly
his nasal organ contracted longltudinally; ii
would not be polite 20 say lie HuIned up his
nose" though such was the fact beyond the
possibility Of denial.
Farmer SomerS was not in any sense an ep-
icure. he liked a plain substantial diet, that
(which was good and enough OF it, rs he for
chilly expressed his ideas of table economy.
Lest the reader should suppose he was one
OF those equity, ill-nalured feeders who would
grumble at the ambroria and nectar OF the
gods, we deem it necessary 10 particularize
the articles on the board Of the lady who had
placed Iour kinds OF cake before company.
Certainly there was variety enough to s'tis-
fy the most tickle taste. On broken plate
the best dishes we're religiously reserved fol
for the use Of company-was half OF one sau'
sage and two thirds Of another, making one
sausage and one sixth all told. They were IN
Suspicious looking fat. and altogether, the as
pect of the dish was snguIarly lorhiddln:.
On n white plate with a long back fracture
extending quite across, lay an aggregated mass
three dozen baked beans, and an infinitely
small fragment of pork rind This was an an
tiquitv. Farmer Somes and the boys had a
very distinct remembrance of having seen this
dish on the table every day during the preyi-
Gus fortnight proving that Mrs. SomeS was
not only the most economical, hnt one of the
most obstinate danes in the world The far
mer and his boys had virtually ssi1 they would
moi eat these same beans; aud she had yiIu-
ally said that they should.
On worn out blue pla.e, superanuatcd, an!
'nicke,hin thousand places were four pork
bones, looking as though thev had been picked
by that army of mice VIII ch Whittingion's cat
DESTROYED. These bones had been in service
during the last twelve DAYS. The joint, o!
which they were tie disntecrated members,
had lust eraced the table lust fortnight be.
fore.
There were sundry articles. antique, old
fashioned 'tit-bis,' which might have been Sc
before Noah and his friends in the ark. Six
long red notatoes. unpesled. even unsprOute(
completed the array of edibles ornamental and
substantial.
The farmers nose contracted, as before re-
lated.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-09-14
Fifty.sIx Slaves offered their Freedom.

The heirs Of Augustine and George Law, Of
London county, Va, have offered 10 set free
fny slaves, valued at $780, COO, provided the
American Colonization Society Will send them
to Liberia, and make the usual provision for
them after their arrival out. Some Of these
slaves have husbands or wives belonging 10
other masters, an efforts are about being made
TO secure their freedom also. so that there
shall be no separation Of families. Thomas
Trplet, ESQ, of Fouquer county, Va, is the
owner OF Henry TYLER, valuable servant,
whose wife and nine children will be freed by
the heirs OF the MeSsrs. Law. Mr.. .Trplet has
agreed to set Henry free al half his value, and
mas permitted him to visit New York to endea
vor t, collect sufficient amount Rev. T.
Herndon, also OF Fauquier, has man and vo-
man and SIX children, it is said, whom he is
willing may 60 to California, if their expenses
are paid.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-09-14
A New View of Niagara.

The Ohio State Journal tell a story Of an
lrishman Of the better class, who thought lie
must conform TO the fashionable mania in pay
ing visit to the Falls, and taking a look al
surrounding wonders, addressed himself 10 .
gentleman:
"And is this Niagara Falls ?"
eyes" was the reply.
"And what's there here to make such Q
bother about 70
"Why," said :he gentleman, edo you moi
see The mighty river the deep abyss, the great
sheet Of water pouring down 2"
"Pat, looking at the water, replies heSta-
tingly, "And whafS 10 hinder t?"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-09-14
Question for Exercise.

Three men agree 10 build a stone wall. Two
cart work, aud the other won't Wanted 10
know when they will get 1t done, and hows
much they will make by it, provided lime goe
up in the meantime foot, a foot and half,
or two feetl
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-09-14

1J-An exchange paper, speaking of sub
Scr'ber who had taken the paper a number Of
years, refused to pay for it, says:
"IIe would steal passage 10 heaven in q
secret corner OF a streak Of lightning, and
snuggle gold ffom the streets OF New Jerusa-
lem to buy siumpS of hall penny cigars"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-09-14

GrSnobedyke lived in the country, and re
Gently commenced going 10 singing school. II.
heard the teacher say something about two
beats in a measure, when he eagerly remark
ed: Ifhe means a half peck measure, the
beets must be darned sight bigger than the
ones we raise, for it takes half dozen ol them
TO make measure
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-09-14
l-Thc New York letter to the Washington

Prartical .amaltamation is carried on 10 a
considerable extent in this city. The ofica
statistics Of marriages during the month of June,
authenticated by the City Inspector, show
that four bsck men were married TO white
" omen within that period.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-09-14

GTLouis Napoleon is likely to get ihtOtrou
bic with Yankee. 1t appears that the En-
los 900 francs, 10 make clothes for the army.
The person from whom he purchased had no
right, the patent being vested in anotber.--
| The &C ual owner has arrived at Paris, and has
Threatened Louis with an action for damages.
Another of the machines has been purchased
10y the Princes Matilda, from The American
who threatens 10 sue the Emperor.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-09-14

r1rTIow lonesome is The tireside where there
is no newspaper Ask the man who has had
family neu spsper.t 10 read the latest news,ant
good stories, the useful lessons and the witt!
sayings of the newspapef--asE limits value
Let him be deprived Of itfor few weeks,ant
then ask him to put an estimate upon it.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-09-14

HTPolite society--A place where manners
pass for loo much, and morals for too little.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-09-14

rFThere arc two reasons why you should
not interrupt an editor when he is writing
Ono is, it is very apt to put him ont the 9th
er is, YOU might be put out YOURSELF especially
If he has rot thick boots on.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-09-14

What did you have. sir inquired the bar
keerer Of a ,ix-penny eating house. ofasemi,
repleted customer, as lie LAID dollar bill down
on the counter.
Lerssee--I had heeC-steak, onions, r asi
beef, corned beef, mutton, pork, veal, and
don't know what all"
I5wP-(Bar keeper somewhat astonished.'
wy, to put all in three words. mean 10
say ii have enjoyed a pbtte Of hash.'
'Y.'r change, r. seven and sixpence.--
CAL again.'
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-09-14

T!-A gentleman, popping his lead through a
tailer's shop window, in order 10 obtain full
view Of the operatives, exclailned:-
what O'Clock is il p
Upon which the tailor lifted his lapboRrd
and struck him blow npon the head, answer
ing:
at las just struck one.'
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-09-14

1.-THE following scene was witnessed long
lime ago, in some school room:
FIRST class in Natural Philosophy stand up.
WHAT'S attractionP
please slr, know. It's the look blue
eyed gal gives her lover
Right Now tell ME what inertia is
Ineria, sir, is desire 10 remain where YOU
area feeling hat piece of calico e1perien-
c-s when leaning against canaay co IoTed
vest