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Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-10-12
Too Honest.
"Mr. Slocum, I believe, sir %

"Mr. Socum, believe, sir 70
eyes, sir, James Slocum." .'
"Some six months ago, Mr.. Slocum, you
gave me credit for pair OF boots-price five
dollars. I have now called to liquidate the
demand"
.'Owe me five dollars Well, really have
no remembrance OF the fact"
"Be that as it may, the debt is honest and
must be paid" =
-. Here the middle-aged gent, in pepper-and'
salt casimeres, took out well filled pocket
book, and handed Mr.. Slocum twenty -dollal
bill. SlocuEl balanced the account, and hand
ed TO the middle. aged gentleman, in the sea
sonable wearing apparel, fifteen dollars, being
the "balance on the boots"
The middle.aged gentleman left, while Slo'
cum went off in reverie.
"Well, the world is not so bad after all
here, at least, is one genuine honest man, ]
will never speak i'll OF the human famll!
again."
SCENE SECOND An Exchange office. .--Ente
Slocum.
"Bullion my boy, just discount that lot o
money and give me current"
"Certainly, sir"
Bullion runs over "pictured botting paper,' =
and throws ont twenty dollar bill.
"What do you throw that out for :"
"Not worth o cen.-one of the new Coun.
terfeits come out yesterday"
Slocum once more goes off in reverie.
"Curse that scoundrel that's the very bill
that, that honest man paid me yesterday 70
, those boots. What vile world. don't be
lieve that there's one upright man on earth.'
The last we saw OF Slocum, he was putting
Off for the "perlice," to enter complaint
MoRAL.-Don't allow yourselfto be "done'
by Too much virtue.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-10-12
Cool Yet Accominod dating.

A man by the name Of Bahr, in Sebastln
county, was lately in very peculiat circum-
stances. Whilst absent from home, a vaga-
bond by the name Of Rose made the acquaint-
ance of his family, and actually so far trans
cended the bounds Of propriety as to induce
Mrs. Bahr to consent to run away from her
husband and cobabt with him. Accordingly
he yoked up Baht'S oxen, loaded the cart with
the effects about The hotise, placed Mrs. Bahr
and her two chdren OH the top Of them, and
was just about to cry out ''get up, Berry,"
when Bahr made his appearance. He had al
ready heard Of his wifes unfaithfulness, and
came up weeping. ,s. ..
"Ob, Polly Jane, Polly Jane. are you going
10 leave me, and take away Bod and Sarin-
da p .,,.-,-. -.
Ms. Bahr answered not word, but the at
tentoh Of Rose wes dawn to%the lamenta.
tions.
"What's the matter, Mr.. Babr z" said Rose.
"Polly and the children is going to be sep.
arated from me-" responded Bahr. u r.''7'
| "No need oi that. Mt Bahr, no need Bfthat.
Come and go along with us; in fact, we need
you 10 pack water and cary wood. Cheer up
and come along. Don't look at the dark side
Of life, you'll have a first rate time. Git up,
Berry n-EG. % "'ss' ~ t. arr
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-10-12
What will my Mother saY2

''What will my mother say 7" said Young
man few days since, when apprehended Tor
appropriating his neighbor's property. Oh.
what a sermon is there The pious nstruc
tion-the consistent example-the earliest rec.
objections of youth burst upon him with fear
full vividness For himself he cared nothing,
he offended the law, and was willing to sub
nit 10 the penalty; yet the frail foim of that
dear one who taught him to lisp his evening
prayer, appeared before him, tottering towards
her last resting place, there 10 lie down in
pleasant Dreams" The silver hairs had stray
ed beneath her cap-the eye has lost some Of
its brilliancy, but none OF its tSbenevolence-the
skin is not as far as when she was led to the
altar-the hand, as she leans upon the staff,
has not the delicate proportions Of other days;
the step has lost its elasticity, but tm reli-
ance in the faith Other fathers sustaining her
chi dren have grown upin honor, so far ass she
knows, and she is willing to go'whenever hel
summons comes. Then, 90 you wonder thai
the poor culprit signs out in the agony of hi,
heart: "Don't let my mother know it, fo
she's almost worn out now, and this worlt
kill her p Young man, when tempted to sin
ask yourself; "What would my mother say''
When the evil one has assumed his most al
Turing form, before you yield, stop long enough
to ask your better nature: "What would m,
mother say ?"-CLeueiand Herald.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-10-12

IVA modern writer says: 81 know nothing
more touching .han the efforts of self govern
ment OF which little chi drena are capable, whe,
the best paris OF their nature are growing Wig
orously under the warmth and light OF parsn-
tai love. How beautiful is the self control oil
the little creature who stiles his sobS of pain
because his mothers pitying eye is upon him
in tender sorrow! or that OF the babe who ab-
stains from play and sits quietly on the floor,
because somebody is i'll! have known very
20 ing child slip over to the cold side OF the
bed on a winters night, that grown UP sis
ter might find a warm one. Il have known a
little girl submit spontaneously to hours Of iIk.
some restraint and disagreeable employment,
so strong end yet so humble, so patient and
so dignifed--were never impaired by fear, bu,
fourished thus under the influence Of love
with its sweet excitements and holy supports" ("
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-10-12
"Not word, Senior; It your part to obey ~
"My nobility, Excellencia %
HIa fnrfeited PJ soid Taoon


Count Almonte had tco many evidences be-
fore his minds eye'of Tacon's mode of admin
istering justice and enforcing his own will, to
dare 10 rebel, and he doggedly yielded in ST.
lence. Poor Pedro, not daring 10 speak, was
half crazed to see the prize he had so long cov-
eted thus about 10 be torn from him. I1a few
moments the ceremony was performed, the
trembling and bewidered girl not daring to
thwart the Governors orders, and the prizes,
declared them man and wife. The captain OF
the guard was summoned and dispatched with
some written order, and in few subsequent
moments Count Almonte, completely subdued
and broken-Spirited, was ordered to return to
his plantation. Pedro and Miralda were d.
rected to remain in an adjoining apartment ia
that which had been the scene Of this singular
procedure. Count Almonte mounted his
horse, and with single attendant, soon pass
ed out of the city gates. But hardly had he
passed the corner OF the Paseo, when dozen
muskets fred volley at him, and he fell q
corpse upon the road. .
His body was quietly removed, and the cap
tain Of the guard, who had witnessed the act,
made minute upon his order as to the time
and place, and mounting his horse rode to the
Governors palace, entering the presence
chamber just as Pedro and Miralda were once
more summoned before the Governor
"E1celencia," said the officer retu uming the
order, "It Is executedv'
"Is the Count dead %
"Excelencia, yes"
"Proclaim, In the usual manner, the mar.
riage Of Count Alnonte and Miralda Estalez,
and also that she is the legal widow possess
ed OF his titles and estates. See that prCpel
officer attends her to the Counts estate, and
eniorces this decision" Then, turning Il
Pedro Mantanez, hs said, "No man or woman
on this Island is 30 humble but they may no
claim Justice Of Tacon."
The story furnishes its own moral.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-10-12

U-A little girl had been playing in the
street until she bad become pretty well cover
ed with dust. In trying TO wash 1t OF, she
didn't use etiough water to prevent the dust
rolling up in little balls rpon her arms. In
her trotble, she applied TO her brother, lit
tie older than herself, for solution OF the
mystery. 1t was explained at once--to, his
satisfaction at least. h.,
"Why, sis, YOU ate made OF dust, and If you
don't stop, you'll wash yourself all away"
This opinion, coming from an elder brother,
was decisive, and the washing was discon-
tinued. ~ H.Jta.. 80. 80. ia. ...a
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-10-12

TItis glorious sight to see two old peo-
pie, who have weathered the storms and
basked in sunshine Of life together, go hand in
hand, lovingly and thoushtfully, toget her
down the gentle declivity of time, with no
anger, nor jealoisy, nor hatred, gamered up
against each other, and looking with hope
| Joy 70 the everlasting youth offieaven, where
they two shall be one foterer. That is true
marriage, for II is a marriage Of spirit with
spirit. THEFT love ~ woven into woof OF
gold, that neither time5 nor death, nor sterni!
ty can sever s
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-10-12

ITA gentleman away Off in Arkansas, who
had been stopping at cross country tavern
about two weeks, writes to friend about the
manner IN which "hotel Affairs are conduct.
ed. He says:
The regulations OF the house are written in
bold round hand, and tackled oR-f6,tbe INN,
of each bedroom. Ths-fuIes are riridIy en-.
forced, and the. .-shtest deviation. is met with
tla penalty. Here they are: -
T 1-Genttemen will black their boots before
leaving their rooms, CT they will not be admit.
ted to table,. without an extra charge of bit Q
meal. ...-
| 2-Gentlemen going to bed with their boot,
on will be finel quarter for the first offence
four bits for the second, and turned out ant
sued for their board for the third-the Landlord
holding on to the plunder. .-..
3-No person allowed 10 call twice for the
same dish, without paying an extra bit.
| 4-Gentlemen not on hand at meal-tme.
cannot come 10 The table, without paying al
extra bit. e@ -
0-Any gentleman found going 10 the lade.
room will be fined five dollars, and perhap.
turned out, as the case is sggravatihg.
6-A!l travellers are expected 10 treat befot,
leaving the house-the landlord holding on Il
The plunder until he comes out. .. .I..
| Loud snoring not allowed, and fine O.
bit for every offence.
s--Country soap for washing given free, F.,
bit week for town soap. '
GA half dime will be charged for the priv.
ilege ofth, back porch, on shady afternoons
l0-Liquors with white sugar, bit drink
with common, five cents. LAB. .,r.
1i-Thelandlord trusts that his boarders vii
observe the above rules, and say nothing, o.
the proper means will be taken to see tha
they do. #...l .....
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-10-12

pWe heard a good retort in the car, the
other day, from tipsy laborer, who had car
red in his hand bottle Of "iire- water" v ith
which to keep himself warm and moist. A
fellow traveller, wishing 10 poke little fun ct
him, asked him what he had got In his bot
tie. 4te,; fhN. .s,'
"Small Beer" was the reply.
"Well," said the other "if it's small beet,
I'll share it with yoti."
"No," answered Sawpey, "ips too small for
two 80. r.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-10-12

aTOn the occasion Of the marriage OF Mr.
Eddy and Miss Jones,an editor in the neighbor.
hsod got of the following:
ain drifting down the stream or life, Mis-.
Jones has got within the influence ofan Eddy
that will cause her to revolve in. a circle oI
beatitude for the remainder Of her existence >
Very poetic. ds
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-10-12
1Dodirla[.,
THE PARTING OF SUMMER.
M nRs. nEMAss.

sem lynRs. HEnAss.
..s1 3 ~ Es -- !,
Thou art bearing hence thy roses,
Glad Summer, fare thee well
Thou'rt singing thy last melodies
Inevery wood and dell.
But in the golden sunset ot4 81.
Ofthy latest lingering day, .r.
oh, tell me, DER this chequered earth
How hast thOp passed awayl
Brightly. sweet summer! brightly
Thine hours are fioated BY,
To the Joyous birds Of the woodland boughs.
The rangers Ofthe sky.
And brightly in the forests, 4.
To the Wild deer wandering free;
And brightly midst the garden flowers,
lathe happy murmuring bee.
But how TO human bosoms, ,'a
With all their hopes and fears,
And,thoughts that make them eagle-Wings,
To pierce the unborn yearsa
Sweet Summer! to the captive
Thou hast flown in burning dreams
or woods, with all their whispering leaves
And the blue rejoicing streams
To the wasted and the weary
On the bed Of sickness bound,
-. In swift delicious fantasies,
=. That changed with every sound;-
To The sailor on the billows,
Id longings wild, and vain,
the gushing founts and breezy hills,
And the homes Of earth again!
Andunto me, glad Summer! t-s.s.,. Dr..
How hast THOU flown to mel ...
My ehainiess footsep nOught hath kept
From thy hannts Of song and gle.
Thou hath hown in wayward visions,
In memories Of the dead .aI ..i
In shadows. from troubled heart.
0'srthy pathway shed;- s.ta
In brief and sudden strivings, f
70 hing weigh aside - t.tl. o..
Midst these thy melodies have ceased,
And all thy roses died.
But oh, thou gentle Summer! .,lH..-. 81
IfIgreet thy flowers once more,
Bringing me again thy buoyancy 20 'rsa
w6erswith my soul should soar!
Giye me to hail thy sunshine,
With song and spirit free;
Or in purer air than this
May that next meeting be! Fr,
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-10-12

3 uTAlyery celebrated divine, was in the habit
of preaching so as 10 be beyond the conpte-
hension Of his hearers. A lady or the parish
met HIM, one day,and asked him what the duty
Of sheppard was. a..
"TO feed bis flock, Of course,'' was the re-
ply.
"0ught he then to place the hay so high
that but few Of the sheep can reach IT."
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-10-12

U"Mother, it strikes me you are very lazy
now"
'How dare you say so; why, don't you see
I'm making bread y Indignantly demanded
ske lady. 'tllI stai a.ir.r,.
True, but that's usithernore nor less than
,lOGfng,"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-10-12

Two persons met the other day, and in
doing so, the one inquireh:-- n 60.
"Can you account for this extreme dly
weather." ,-.,...
"No," responded the other, "can yours
Eyes, it is in consequence Of the want o
Yainl' Is ,e..sS -i.. .t.....
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-10-12
Ghf. 1fmgffat

Is published eSety Thursday morning. in the
room Immediately over The Post ofses, Msin
Street, Eaton, Ohio, at the following rates:
81 so per annum, In advance.
80 90, if not paid within the year, and
50 so after the year has expited.
~ These rateswilI be rigidly enforced. Al
No paper discontinued until al attesIsees
are paid, unlessat the option Ofthe publisher.
UAll communications addressed iOthe Ed.
tor must be sent free Of postage 10 insure at
enton. P
U 70 Communication inserted, bnless 40
companied by responsible name.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-10-12
UAn editor out west, in speaking Of hi,
domestic increase, gives the following:

Sound the stage horn, blast the trumpet,
That the waiting world may know!
Publish it through all our borders,
Even unto Mexico ga
Seize your pen, oh, dreaming poet ,
And in numbers smooth as may be,
Spread afar the joyful tidings, '' 7"
Betsy's got ahitle babyF ego 20 {ea
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-06-22
Number SO.

obeyed the laws, and supported the gov
ernment The men who gave us the
present laws regulating the traffic, were
"a majority, at least, elected BY the
influence Of rumsellers- The laws are
therefore, not such as we asked. But
they will do some good, and we ale de-
tsrmiHed to enforce them, and they viii
be enforced, at all hazards. 1t is the
part OF wisdom, therefore, for all viola
tors of these laws to cheerfuIly submit
to the penalty. At all events it is the
most consummate folly for any class Of
foreigners, as such to attempt resist
ance.
4. The penalties for resisting the Tao
are severe, and Justly so. Further than
this, there is no escape from these PEN
alties, except by ledving tie country. If
the forces in any neighborhocd are not
sufficient to punish the offenders, the
officers have right to call in requisition
all the forces in the State and nation.
5. The foreign population are apt to
overrate their numerical strength. Hav-
ing been accustomed to settling in large
numbers in cities, and towns, where la
Dor is in demand, and being accustomed
to hearing their political power greatly
exaggerated by demagogues who flatter
and deceive them to gain their conf
dence, they have somewhat come to
think themselves far more numerous
and of far more political importance
than they really are. If they will
! glance into the census report of late
date they viii learn that. if the Native
American element was once united
against them they could stand no earth
ly chance of obtaining anything which
Americans refuse them. All the for
eigners in America combined, are but
1.-THE of our population. The polIti-
cal privileges they enjoy are only to be
attributed to American tolerance. Let
them beware they do not arouse aspirit
Of indignation, which shall deprive
them of these rights.
In conclusion, permit US to remark,
that if foreigners would retain their pres
ent position in society, it behooves them
to become Anaerieanized as soon as pos
sible. Let them shun demagogues,
study our language and assimilate them
selves to our habits and customs, re-
spect our laws, and avoid clannishness.
Our word for it, if this is done, they
have nothing to fear from Native Ameri-
cans or Know Nothings, or any other
society. Let them pursue a different
course, and they will learn, when TOO
late, that we have good cause for giving
these friendly hints.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-06-22

CURES FOR HYDRoPHoBrA.-The first
of the annexed prescriptions is by NJ
Cossar, French physician, and is said
to be a cure for the bite of mad dog:
"Take two tablespoonful of fresh
chloride of lime, in powder-mix il
with half pint of water, and with thi:
wash keep the wound constantly bathed,
and frequently renewed. The chloride
gas possesses the power of decomposing
this tremendous poison, and renders
mild and harmless that venom against
whose resistless. attack the artillery OF
medical science has been so long di-
rected in vain. 1t is necessary to add
that this wash should be applied as soon
as possible after the infliction OF the bite.
The following are the results of this
treatment:-From 1910 to 1924, the
number of persons admitted into the
Breslan Hospital was 1874; into the Hos
pital at Zurich, 933 persons bitten by
different animals, Use by dogs, of
whom only four died."
A writer in the National Intellioen-
Ger, says that the spirit of hartshoTn is
a certain remedy for the bite of mad
dog. The wounds, he adds, should be
constantly bathed with it, and three or
four doses diluted, taken inwardly during
the day. The hartshorn decomposes
the virus insinuated into the
wound. and Immediately alters and de-
stroys its deleteriousness. The writer,
who resided in Brazil for some time,
first tried it for the bite Of scorpion.
and found that it removed pain and in
iammation instantly Subsequently he
tried it for the bite Of the rattlesnake
with similar success. At the sugges-
ton of the writer, an old friend and
physician of England tried it in cases Of
bydrophobia and always with success.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-06-22

THE VERY LAST OF WALxER's E xPz-
DITIoN-HIs SURRENDER TO THE UN1-
TED STATES TRooPs.-Among the pas
sengers by the Southerner, which ar
rived at San Francisco on the 18th ult.,
were Capt. VIM. Walker, the redoubta-
bic expeditionist, and the few friends
who through thick and thin have clung
to his fortunes. They were in the Gus
tody of United States authorities.
The closing scene of the expedition
and arrest of the band are thus narrated
by the San Francisco Commercial Ad-
yertiser:
with thrrty-three men, the whole of
his force, he was on his march for San
Diego, and had arrived near the boun-
dary line on the 7th inst, being con-
tinually harassed by considerable force
of mounted Mexioans under Melendrez,
who, however, had not the courage to
make an attack upon the Command
On the 9th, Walker advanced to within
three miles of the boundary line, and
encamped on hacienda called La
Tiajuanns.' The Mexicans were on the
surrounding hills. Major McKinstry
Of the U. S. Army went out to see him,
with view of arranging matters, and
shortly afterwards dispatched messen-
ger for Captain Benton, who was in
command Of the U. S. forces on the
line. Captain Benton obtained the per-
mission of MeIendrez to cross the fine,
and also went to Walkers camp. By
him Melendrez sent demand to sur
render, granting them permission to
cross our territory if he and his men
would deliver up their arms. To this
Walker paid no attention, simply saying
that the Mexican General could have
their arms if he could take them
Things then became very warlike and
the American officers informed the
Mexican General that they were notin
the least concerned in the matter, and
if he wanted to fight they should not
interfere being there merely as Ameri-
can citizens.
Walker then took up his line of march
along the main road to San Diego, and
the Mexicans began to maneuvre, hang
ing upon the fillibuster line, until within
one mile of the boundary line, when the
Mexicans took post on an eminence, di-
rectly opposite where large number of
spectators from San Diego were posted
to see the fight, and made display as
i determined to prevent Walkers fur
ther progress. As the latter neared the
he ordered an advanced
guard of nine men with rifles, to charge
upon the enemy, which they did with a
,heer. The Mexicans, withodt firing
hot, put spurs to their horses and gall
oped away, leaving Walker and his
party to pursue their way unmolested.''
Arriving at the boundary, the party
lalted before crossing, and Walker had
parley with Major McKinstry and
capt. Benton, GU. S. Officers semi to ar
est his force. The conference resulted
q Maker and friends surrenderinQ
themselves, on parole Of honor.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-06-22
WHAT A SERMON SHOULD BE.

1t should be brief; if lengthy. it will
steep,
Our hearts in apathy, our eyes in sleep;
The dull will yawn, the chapel-lounger
doze,
Attention flag, and memory's portals
close.
1t should be warm; living alter coal,
To melt the icy heart and charm the
soul:
A sapless, dull harangue, however read,
VIII never rouse the soul, or raise the
dead.
Itshould be simple, practical, and clear;
No fine spun theory to please the ear;
No curious lay to tickle letter'd pride,
And leave the poor and plain unedifed.
1t should be tender and affectionate,
As his warm theme who wept lost Sa-
lem's fate;
The fiery laws, with words of love al
lay'd,
VIII sweetly warm and awfully per-
suade,
1t should be manly, just, and rational,
Wisely conceived, and well expressed
withal:
Not stuffed with silly notions, apt to stain
A sacred desk, and show muddy brain.
It should possess a well-adapted grace,
To situation, audience, time, and place:
A sermon form'd for scholars, states
men, lords,
With peasants and mechanics i'll accords.
1t should with evangelic beauties bloom,
Like Paul's at Corinth, Athens, or at
Rome;
While some Epictetus or Sterne esteem,
A gracious Savior is the gospel themel
1t should be mix'd with many an ardent
prayer,
To reach The heart, and fix and fasten
there:
When God and man are mutually ad-
dress'd,
God grants blessing, man is truly
blessed.
1t should be closely, well applied at last,
To make the moral nail securely fast:
Thou art the man, and thou, alone, will
make
A Felix tremble, and David quakel
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-06-22


The MoMEsroUs QUEsrIoS.-Well,
Charlotte, now you have decided on the
brocade, what lace do you mean to
trim it with?'
why, Amelia. l really don't know;
what do you thinkg
'Oh, Charlotte, dear, how should
tell? What do you say to 'point7'
saw some in Broadway, to-day, at $50
the yardl'
That's just the thing. Let's see
takes twenty yards, don'tit?'
Yes, love; and if You have anything
over. you can give it to me; if there's
anything / admire, it's point lace
George says it is extyavagant, but / see
no fun in stinting ones self; do you,
dear?e