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Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08
FEARFUL Riot in sroollyn-ssvsrai Person,
Killed.

Fearful Riot IN Brooklyn-Bsysral Persons
Killed.
New yotk, Jnbe 8.
"a terrible and fatal riot took place between
the Roman Catholics and the Anefican party,
At BIookgD yesterday, mswhieh it was stated
seven on eight Ameicans wefekilled aud fly
OF sixty Rounded.
Last evening a meeting was held In the Psrk
in this city, where severalof those who esca-
ped from the slaughter 10 Brooklyn, spoke
all of whom concnHed in the following state
ment;
awhile the Americans we're walking arm
in arm down Main street, where they had
been 10 hear a street preacher, they we're
suddenly fired upon from houses on both
sides. chiefly occupied By Irish Roman Gath
olics.
The number killed is yaficusly estimated,
one speaker said he saw Two dead bodies caffi-
ed oG-another saw seven. Yhe nambrf
wounded is stated at from forty TO eighty
The Americans retreated 10 Catherine ferry,
and many succeeded in getting on the
boat, but over one hundred were left be-
hind in The ferry house, where they were
beseiged, the boat having stopped running.
and escape on the other side being cut OF BY
the Irish.
A gentleman who passed along Main street,
about 6 O'clock and before thu procession came
along, says the street thea~was filed with
lrishmrn armed with stones. clubs, vitrOl bot
lies and other missiles awaiting the approach
Of the American party.
All rumors concur in stating that the Ameri-
cans were marching quietly along, and paid
no attention 10 the grosns and Kisses with
which they were assailed.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08
arwAat Of The Niehtys

We are not much surprised at the recourse pur-
sued and advised BY prQfsssisg wing papersspd
Abolition organs They openly advocate reyoln,
ton and efince . disposition which would do no
discrsditt to Goths and vandaia Many Of them
rejoice at The mdbocrstic and riotous proceedings
enacted IN Boston q few days since upon the ar
rest Of a Fagifive Slave, and boldly declare that
"the last Slave has been returned from the
Northfr II fanatics and enthusiasts are deter
mined TO set ct defiance, utterly disregard tho
laws Of the country, ii is time the people who
are l~aw-abiding should know It. There are in
the North at thistfme. ftoo parties, one Of which
has inscribed upon its banners repeal. repolution,
and practical treason! Tho other, the great
democratic party, has auttering in the breeze,
"The Constitution and Lswstn- aThe Union
Now and Foreverln while ambitious and de.
signing men, for sinister purposes, are exciting
the fanatical masses, whom they control 70 law
less acts, all good citizensof the North will stand
by the laws and see that they are executed at all
hazardsl We do not believe lifetime has arrived
in this country, vixen riot, and treason. and blood
shed may run wild, scattering their devastating
effects all over our land. The sober second
thought will prevail, and reason triumph over ia.
n~aticisn, but, there may be some sad work before
the fame Of wild passion is subdued and confined
within harmless limits. II Is strange; passing
strange, that men will permit . false feeling o.
right, and justice. and duty to lead them to snef
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Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08
Presidential Proclamation.
WAsirkoroN, June 1.

WAsiTkcroN, June 1.
The Union publishes the annexed proclama
tion from the Presidents,
Whereas, information has been received
that sundry persons, citizens OF the United
States and others residing therein, are engaged
in filling out an expedition for,the INVASION OF
Cuba; and WHEREAS such Undertaking is.con,
trary, TO the spirit and express stipulations In
The Treaties between The United, States and
Spain; derogasory 10 the character oftbis ma.
ton and in y~iolslion or tie duties and obllga-
tons Of falthful and patriotic citizens -
Whereas It is the duty Of the constituted an-
thorities Of the United Stairs toi hold and,
maintain the control Of The great questioned
Peace or War and not suffer the same 10 be-
lawlesSly compromised under any pretex what,
ever; and wheteas, 10 that end all private en-.
terprizes Of a hbstile character wilma ihs Uni
States agains: hny foreign power with which
the United States are. af peace, are held as
great m~isdemehnors by express actofC ongresss
now, therefore, in virtue oftbe authority vest-
ed in me by The Constitution or the United
States, do issue this my proclamation 10
warn all persons that the General Government
claims il as q light and duty 10 interfere ior
the honor Of its flag, the fights OF It's ~ciliscns
and preservation OF the public tranquility,
From whatever duorter it emanaies, II viii
not fail TO prosecute all those who unmindfnl
oftheir count ry's honor, presume 10 disregard
the laws Of the land a1dopr Treaty obligations.
| earnestly eshort all good citizens 10 discoun.
tensnce any movements in conflict with the
laws and the national good faith, and respect
fully charge the EeyeIdl District Altorneys.
COLLECTORS ind other officers. offha IJniled
States, ciyilor military, having lawful power.
70 exert the sam for the purpose III maintains
ing The authority and preserving The peace Of
the U~nitedBtates, SC,
FRANKLIN PIERCE
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08
SECOND DISPATCH.

The proceedings in Brooklyn bave been ex-
ACCENTED; only two were killed. it seems, one
a policeman and the other a boy, who was
shot in the head. Many are badly wounded,
however.
A regiment OF troops was ordered out, and
fear companies Of Anericans areion the ground
and the rest under hHnswaitiag orders. Fire
Irish companies took I m from the srmory
aud marched out without orders and went TO
South Brooklyn, and from The scene Of The
riot.
A collision Of 1.-The military is feared, as the
American troops say The Irish shall not again
enter the army.
Those who were shut up at the Catherine
Ferry got over safe, and all was quiet at elev-
en- O'Clock last night.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08

Eas-R. S. CGssrsaHAN, Esq, has at his Groce-
ny, several specimens of Gold taken from the mine
of Ma. +. A CusSIEGHAx, in New Mexico. We
understand the Major is working o large number
Of hands in the mine, under the superintendent
of his brother PAUL CuNSNeHAx, with considera-
BILE pro6t. The Gold is taken from Quartz Rock,
anarried and broken by machinery. We hope the
Major may realize from his digging all that his
heart desires.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08
1.-THE Clnoinnati Daily Timei. wAieh wa


1.-THE Cincinnati Daily Times, wAieh was
opposed to tile Nebraska bill, principally on
the ground OF its annullihg The Missouri Com
promise, thus holds forth Ii reference to the
slavery extension tendencies OF the bill: !
having frequently expressed ouE opinion
that though the passage OF the Nebraska bill
was a violation Of the good faith Of ne south
in agreeing upon the line OF 80, 80 as the
Northern limit Of slave territory, We neyerlhe-
less did no: cherish exaggerated fear as 10 the
practical consequences.
We have just now, for The first TIM, dis
covered that similar views are taken by some
Of our contemporaries Of the Morrill, The
Buffalo Commercial Advertiser OF the 29ih says
in reference TO this bill 1--WE cannot consider
it a matter of such great moment as some es-
TEEN it. In making this remark we had ref
erence only TO the North and the injurious ef-
fects 10 this section ~apprehended by 50 many
To the South, we added, it will prove barren
Of fruit, So fsr as the prosperity Of its peculiar
institutions and the increase OF political powel
are 10 be affected by 1t. This view or the
caseis confined by the opinion or others
The int lligeDt and thoughtful correspondent
ofthr Journal Of Commerce, says it is sur.
rrising the South should have YIELDED the
Clayton. Proyiso, BY which alieus were ex.
cluded from suffrage in HE New Territorie,
and by consequence, from participation In
shapingth Constitutions Of the future Stotes,
The consequence will BIZ, says this wtiter thai
not another slave bolding State will eyer be
brought into the Union. We may admit Mex
leo and all Central America aud also Cubs
INFO the Union, but still without another
Slave State. Ultimately the general effect o.
this bill will be pIeiudiciai to the extension o
slavery and in more than one way. g,84ssE
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08
Brutal Mnrder.

NEw yoRK, June 6.-James Wickham, hi:
wife, and a negro lad, were brutally murdered
while in bed, Friday night, at Southolt, Long
Islsnd. Mr. Wickham was formerly a mer.
chant in this city, but had recently been
farming on Long Island. Nicholas Dane, an
,Irshman, who had recently left the employ
Of Mr.. Wickham, is suspected of committing
The deed.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08

eg- You may talk ofyour nice Hotels, popular
Landlords, gcntlemanly Clerks. attentive SER
wants, good beds, nice rooms, and all that kind Of
'.frin'' which makes "Hotel asaHotel . should
be, but, towering above all these desirable &C.
compartments, are the accommodations at the
"PhillipsH House, y Dayton, TRuNPboun &GEFFRoY
Proprietors Their House is constantly crowded
with delighted guests, and no individual possess.
ing a genuine faculty Of appreciation for q No.
Hotel, viii ''put up any where else in the hand
some city Of Dayton. 1901 NJ VA. I,
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08
The Black Warrior Affair Settled.
WASHINGTON, June 8.

Tho Star Of this morning says intelligence
has been received by the European Embossies
at Washington, that the Black Warrior affair
had been completely and amicably settled.
Spain is 10 pay back the sc. 1000, and rebukG
The port authorities at Havana, and promises
Q reform in the port Of regulations 10 meet the
wants of the commerce OF the United States
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08

eEy"0ne Of the most attractive features Of the
Mechanics Institute Exhibition, in Cincinnati,
which closed on Thursday last, was the splendid
portraits contributed byBALL, of 9a. 9TH street, all
Of which have been removed to his Gallery.
where visitors may cali and see them free Of
charge.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08

One Of our wise and sharp contemporaries
who publishes a Neutral paper, has made the
: wonderful discovery that the first letter of the
names Of the four representatives from Ohio, who
voted for the Nebraska BilI, spell "doysr' We
notice also that, the same letters spell GODS!
significant asbsipgS who watcn over the liberties
NJ tbo ooo,la.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08

UJThere sreat present Sit hun ired and Eve
.colyicts in the penitenieTy, Of which number
nine are females. and fnS- four colored men,
leaving fse hundred and forty-two as The
number Of "free white males" The relative
proportion Of tho tworacesis guile remarkable.
There Is about twenty-five thousand colcted
people in The whole Stale, being one nteSen.
ly-sx Of The whole population. |.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08

Esg-Ths Masonic Celebration on the oath Of
June, in Eaton, promises to be a grand affair.
Should the weather prove favorable, we doubt not
it willbe one of the largest gatherings ever held
in Eaton, Ample PREPARATIONS are being made
for the accommodation of oil who may attend.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08
SECOND DISPATCH
posroNlFrldaY Iune 81

~ DoctVN4f uuaQ suHc - Va
A large body Of police is stationed on Cen
iral Wharf, where a large crowd are now
gathering, from whence Burns will be taken
BY q steamer and placed on board the revenue
cutter Morris, and ON her will be taken 10
Alexandra, Va.
A coffin has just been suspended from the
building corner Of Washington and State
streets.
The entire brigade or Stale militia has left
the common and is marching down State
street; the standard Of each company, as il
passes, is ssluted with Kisses, with cries Of
Shame ! Shame! The people are now wild
with excitement. The passage-way through
State-sIeet is blockodsd up by dense mass
Of human beings OF all colofs, and it is being
cleared by the light dragoous. If the State
troops were out Of the way,there would be be-
yond a doubt, a desperate attempt made 10
rescue Burns. g M
The fugitive seems quite cheerful and took
leave ofshis counsel and the colored pastor Of
The Baptist church. ta
There ore fully twenty thousand persons as-
sembted in State and Court streets.
An application was made to the Mayor to
have the bells tolled, which was refused.
Court street has been cleared of the mob,
and the streets leading to it are guarded by
troops.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08

ey-'THE PAnLoR MAeaziSB,'' for June, is be
fore us, laden with choice literary articles and
recommending itselfto the patronage ofWesterr
people. Pubhshedin C%incinnati, at 81 per annun
in advance. Edited by JrTHao JACKSON, and W.
F. Lyons, assisted by Miss ALICE CAREY.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08

ca5"Many of our readers are in the habit Of
visiting Cincinnati, and to such we would say
that at the Daguerrean rooms Of BALL & BRorH-
ERs, No. 10, Fifth street, a first rate picture may
be obtined-supcrior in finish and correctness
Of delineation of feature, atthe lowestrates Don't
forget to call.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08

H- Counterfeit SIS on the State Bank of Indi.
ana, are in circulation. They are detected by ar
inspection Of THO Engraver's imprint, the letter Y
iqEew York having'the heavy stroke on the right
side, instead Of left. as in genuine. The windows
Of the cars are rather indistinct.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08

~ ALI B~URSErT, famous oil over the West,
but particularly in Cincinnati, as an author, etc.,
offered q premium Of $25 for the fines. Strawber-
ries Of the season, and received some six or eight
quarts, average size Of wainuts. His magnificent
Saloon is constantly crowded with visitors enjoy
ing 'the creature comforts SO luxuriously served
up at his establishment.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08
Tho Excitement at BoEtou-Burns delivered
to his Owner.
BosToN Friday, June 3.

BOSTON rIluay, June d
The Court met again at nine o'clock this
morning, when Burns was brought in guarded
by six men The court room was nearly fill
ed with Marshalls and guards, all armed to
the teeth, Theodore Parker and Wendell
Phillips came in with The fugitive's counsel
After reviewing the evidence and discussing
The consiitutionaity of the Fugitive Slave Law
The Commissions decided the law to be con-
stitutionnl, ant that Burns belonged toSutile.
This being announced, Che American flag
draped in mourning, was hung across Court
street. Cannon were placed SO as 70 sweep
across Court-square, and the United States in
fantry kept on guard at the Court house,
Burns will be taken down State-siteet ID
Central Wharf between one and two o'clock,
escorted by one hundred and fifty United
States troops under Mai. Ridgely, including q
detachment OF United States Artillery, with
nine Founders, loaded with Grape shot, and
the men al ,prpyided with twenty foui rounds
OF ball Cartridges.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08

Eg-some Of the Arkansas papers have placed
the names of MnrARp F~rtIHoRE and A. PIX
at the head q sheir Editorial columns, as their
choice for President and Vice President in 1855.
The arti.Eebraska men viii have something 10
say 10 that.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08

Eay-EpwH FoHREsr has sued N p. WILisf for
libel, and lays damages at 100000. The case is
now pending in the Common Pleas Court Of New
York City These two worthless are having a
nice time ebariiag.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08

EFTbe Boston negro sympaihizess have
shown concIusiyely, by the late bloody on
slaught upon the Court House that they would
rasher butcher a hundred white men than see
one negro returned 10 the man who has a legal
claim upon him.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08

g5-The Conperspllc Telegraph says farmer
Of Fayette CO., La. lost eleven dollars last week,
owing to his ignoranc ofabe market price Of
wheat. 10 will probably pay for o newspaper
hereafter.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08

Eg-Those persons who have purchased Cloth
ing at 1lS Main street, Cincinnati, award to
SpRAouE & Co., the need Of praise and assert
that they keep the best Ready Made Clothing to
be found in the West Our readers will save
money by purchasing Of Sprague & Co. Bear
that in mind every one.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08

sg-Our Merchants should remember thatGEo.
CoorER &c., cornero Of Walnut andSixth streets,
Cincinnati, keep on hand 9 fine assortment Of No.
'tions, etc, which they win furnish the trade very
chnan ~ ~.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08


The considerable time that has elapsed,
since the receintu Of any newtlof importance
from the Danube, Is itEelf fsct Of some sir
|nifcance. II will be remembered thst the
Russian army, under Gen. t.uders, effected
The passage Of the Lower Danube on the Oath
Of March, and succeeded in The contse Of tbs
next few days in taking the small Turkish
fortresses OF lsaktchs, Topltscha, Matschin,
and Hirsoys,while the Russian advanced posts
were pushed forward without e~ncohniering
ANY serious resistance, as far as TTajan's
Wall. In the course Of the month OF Apfl,
Prince askie witch, having taken The chief
Erommand, and reached The scene Of opera
lions, the right wing of the Russian amy
made a sudden retrogade movement and eyaci
uated Little Wsllachia,s thereby denoting that
The plan which at one time threaten ned 10 turn
the Russian left by an Inclusion into Ssryis,I
and an attack on Widdin, is abandoned
This decision may be Attributed 10 three caus.
esq lstly, the position OF Turks OF Kalsfat
was too strong 10 be forced without tremend.
Gus loss, and behind Kslafat and the Danube
lies Widdin, which could only be reduced by
q regular seigne; Pnd.y, the absence OF the
Russians on this point would PROBABLY have
led 10 an immediate counter movement on the
part Of Austria; and, 9dty, the Russian
army, thus holly opposed blythe Turks, and
Threatened by ahe Ausiriaas, was compelled
to contract lis line Of operations within mar
rover limits.
The Russians, to the great astonishment OF
all Europe, have renamed inactive in the Dor
btudscha for more than FIVE weeks, thus giv-
ing tine for the sickly season of May to come
in, and for the land force OF the allies 10 take
up a position Of formidable Hostility. Silis:
tria, even, has NOT been laid seige to, altho'
the possession Of That fortress is indispensable
10 the success Of any operations against Shum-
Ia, Varna, or the BalMn, This important
fortress has, as yet, been assailed by a fire
across the river al a distance Of 1000 yards,
and the damage done has been little. The
entire force with Luders, on the night bank, is
insufficient 10 carry on afegular seige, expos.
ed bs the b~.siegers would be to be attacked
by the main body Of Omal's forces, while The
Anelo-French troops could be landed with the
utmost expedition and safety at Varna, only
sixty miles distant. Under these circumsianl
ces IT is difficult 10 foyesee what are Paskie.
witch's plans. The Russian reserves are Ia
king position on the line OF The Scre,ch, a
river which flows from the Bnkovina paral-
lei 10 The frontier Of Pennsylvania, and the re-
lations between Austria and Russia arc, lot the
present moment, such that the Russians can
moi advance into Turkey without the risk Of
adding the AustriaDs 10 the number OF their
enemies. Aprobable supposition is, therefore,
that the Russian commander will refrain from
undertaking any offensive o e~rotions, but will
%confne himself in retaining his hold on the
Princi. alities.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08

rD-The "WEsrsRS PfLor,' for June is on our
table, fully sustaining its reputation as q Re-
ligious and Literary Journal. Published in Gin.
%cinnati at 81 per year. Edited by Rev, ALrEEr
NJ. LoRRIAN.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08
BEHOLD THE MEN.

Many Of the Wig Abolition papers Of Ohio,
amuse themselves BY parading the names of the
four democratic representatives who voted for
the Nebraska Bill, in glazing capitals, prehxsd
withbittcr denunciatiOns. weprOposetO present
our readers, for their homage, the names Of the
70 ar Representatives from Ohio, who dared vote
for democ-utc prineipIes-who had the courage
TO proclaim TO the world by their votes that,
State Rights and Non iatsrpsntiOn were cardinal
principles in the democratic creed Of faith, and
that, in their protection, they. were willing to
risk all, and endure the denunciation Of, fanatics
and enthusiasts, who would dance in wild delight
around the funeral pile Of Republication andde-
mocracyi Freemen, behold the men who dared
stand up in the Halls Of National Legislation for
the liberties of the people and State Sovereignty!
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08

~ WI notice that our friend ELIAS Eiss has
his StesnSaw Mill in operation, and is slashing
oat ShipsIeA etc, at a Fosdsrrul rate, Those
who desire any thing IL his line Wifi himat
tho establishment near the Railroad DepOt, where
al orders Willbe thankfully received.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08
Owe WEEK LArER FROM EuROPa
AREIFAEoR THE STEAMER ASIA.

We give below some genenliiems not com
munies,sa BY III Fslegraph. 81 tbe news
brought BY the Asia s
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08

E8g-The Columbus tIndiana) Democrat says
"Weare informed by farmers Of this county that
the wheat crop promises fair for morethan an py-
crage yield. Our exchanges from. different sec
tons Of the country also speak fayorably Of the
prospect Of an abundant yield" IN ~. .Is|
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-08
Abolition Convention.

BOSTON, June q,
There. was but a small attendance at The
Convention yesterday. The Rev. Mr.. Stitson,
a Unitarian preacher, S. Foster, and others
made speeches. Foster denounced the Free
sellers as traitors to liberty for their agency in
eleyatlRg Caleb Gushing to the bench Of the
supreme Court OF Massachusetts. No party
ever existed in this county he said, had ever
committed so vile and shameless an outrage
upon the community.
Sumner, Gid6mgs and Ex-Governor Bout
well were also denominated as click spilles',
and "dough faces" Here the speaker was
interrupted by Kisses ana cheers, with cat
muSic.)
A gentleman, an1 an abolilicnist, from Sa,
lem, replied 10 MI. Foster, in bitter tefnh. re-
buking him in the most cutting terms.
In the evening Mrs. Emma Coe and Joseph
inc Griffin, the former from Buffalo, and the
latter from Ohio, entertained The assembly
with speeches.
Arich scene ensued between Mr.. Carlson
and Mr.. Mellon, in which they abused each
other in language not within The rules ofeom-
mon fecency or eentlemanly courtesy.
A resolution wss passed, complimeniingthe
counsel for Burns, for the skill with which be
managed the case.
GTPhe bells were lolled in Hartford on the
passage Of the Nebraska Bill. A good. ar
rangement. Noother placein the Union Is 50
well adapted 10 such a performance as the
seat Of tho old blue light convention. The
members Of that infamous body resolved that
ii was "nnbeooming a moral and religious
people, to rejoice over the victories, Of the
American arms. Nothing could be more in