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Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-14
7American Artists Union.

lUIIE American Artists Union, would respect
4 fully announce 10 the citizens Of the United
States and the Canadas, that for the purpose Of
cultivatiug taste for the fine arts throughout
the country, and with a view of enabling every
family to become possessed Of gallery of En-
cravings,
By the First Artists Of the Age,
They have determined, in order to create an ex-
tensive sale for their cngravings, and thus not
only give employment to a large lumber of artists
and others, but inspire among cur countrymen
taste for works of art, to present to the purchas-
ersof their engravings when 100000 Of which
are sold,
100000 GIFTS; Of the Actual Cost Of
si3 gN'a ~ $150, 900.
Each purchatcr of One Dollar Engraving
therefore, receives not only an Engraving rich
lywOrth the money, but also q ticket which enti-
tiles him to one Of the Gifts when they are dis
tributed.
For Five Dollars highly finished Engraving
beautifully painted in Oil, and five Gift Tickets
will be sent; or Five Dollars worth of splendid En-
cravings can be seleetRd from the Catalogue, and
sent BY return mail or express
cOpyof the Catalogue, together ~ith speci
men Of one of the Engrayings. can be seen at The
office of this paper.
For each Dollar sent ar Engraving actual,
worth that sum, and a Gift Ticket, will immedi
ately be forwarded.
AGENTS,
The Committee believing that the success o
this Great National Undertaking will be materi
ally promoted by the energy and enterprise of in
telligent and perseSering Agents, have resolves
Ito treat with such on The most liberal terms.
ANY person wishing to become au Agent, b
sending (post paid Il, viii receive ty return
Mail. One Dollar Engraving, a 'GirT Ticket,
q Prospectus, Catalogue and all other necessO
ry information,
On the final completion Of the sale, the Gift
will be placed in the hands Of & Committee of u
purchasers to be Distributed due n tice of WHIT
will be given throughout the United States an
the Canadas. :. -
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-14
LIST OF GIFTS.

100 Marble bustsof W Washngtonat 900 $40, 900
, 100 e Clay 100 lQ,o0O
100 Webster 100 10000
100 :" Calhoun 100 l0,0O0
so elegant Oil Paintings. in spen-
did gilt frames, size 3x4 #, each 100 5000
100 elegant Oil Paintings, 2x4 it.
each, 90 5000
500 steel plate Engravings, brill
liantly colored in oil. rich gilt
.r frames, 24x30 in. each. 10 5000
10000 elegant steel pate Engra-
wings, colorod in OIL of the
Washington Mouiment, 20x26
in each, I 10000
4, aB7 900 steel plate engravngs, FROM
100 different plates now in pos
session Of and owned by the
: Artists Union, Of the market
value of froin 50 cts to 81 each, el,000
1 irst-cass Dwelling, in 3lst ST.,
N.Ycity, $4,000
90 Building Lois in 100 and l01 sts.,
NY. city, each 25xl0Oft. deep 1000 $4,000
100 villa Sites, containing each
III. 10000 "a. II. in the Suburbs Of
N. Y. city, and commanding
magnificent view Of the Hud-
son River ead Long Island
,a. Sound, at .a 500 $4,000
go perpetual loans Of cash, without
interest or security yofS S9j0each 5000
80 do. 90. do. loo 5000
100 do. do do, so 5000
aSo do. do. DO. 20 5000
O mn do 10 do 10000
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-14
Now is the Time! Subscribe for 1855!
PETEPsoNs MkGAZZ.E,

A Monthly Periodical of Literature, Art and
Fashion.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-02-08

The eIoqueDt and manly voice of BENJAMIN F.
WADE, has been lifted up like trumpet in the U.
S. Senate. against the infamous Nebraska BILL
The TeesrapSic despatch Of last Monday says:
the Nebraska bill was taken Up. MIR. Wade
made an able speech, and boldly denounced the
attempt to rapeal the Missouri Compromise,
breach of piighted faith He quoted D,uglass'
course last sessioD to prove that be did net then
regard the Compromise of 1850 as having SET
aside the Missouri Compromise. He said the
measure had been concerted during the last six
weeks 10 serve mock political party ends, and ap-
pealed to Southern men to act fairly and honor
ably toyyards the North, aud not seek to repeal a
measure because The South has no further interest
| in keeping up lis provisions He warned all, that
if this outrage should be committed on the rights
of North. torrent of indignant feeling would be
reused which it would not be easy to meet"
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-02-08
Despotas,.s and Democracy.

To close, or even casual observer. it is a self
evident fact that the SO called Democracy of the
United States have but purpose. and that pur-
pose is to strengthen, perpetuate, extend and ct
nze Slavery. In 1850 they gave to Slavery the
free Territory of New Mexico and Utah /; at the
same time they passed the Fugitive law. In 1854
they propose TO yield to Slavery the Territory of
Nebraska, now free, being an extent of country
one tenth larger than all the free States. The
President and bis Cabinet, are a unit upon this
monstrous proposition. 1t is an Admin istraion
measure, and supported by the leaders of that
party in Congress. The press at the North in
the interest of that patty. are basely silent (see
the 4Sentine) uoblushingly (see the PAIN Deaf
cry for the measure. But this thing .nnot always
last, day Of fearful retibnion is yet in store fol
that party. aud for those men, who in the name
Democracy, have committed and are committing
acts of oppression, despotism and cruelty, more
atrocious than Nero or CaIigula ever attempted.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-02-08
War upon Agricalture.

w hnd the foiiowiGg IN the report OF Legisla-
tive proceedings on the 31st ult. saE
Mr. Cochran presented petition from Por-
tage County. uumsrousy signed. praying for the
repeal of the law authorizing appropriations by the
County Commissioners, TO Agricultural Societies.
Must every other interest be fostered and pro-
teced, and Agriculture alone receive no encour-
agement! What interest more worthy of the
fostering care Of Government! Is the reckless
party in power about to lay its vandal hands, as
upon all things else, upon agricultural improve
ments, and endeavor to sap the foundation and
overthrow the prosperity of Agricultural Societies?
Is ptance to be withheld from Agriculture, that
Ans more may be lavished or pampered, corrupt,
detested and detestable partisans, who may have
wormd their slimy way into official stations?
tits right, we suppose, for Mr.. CocHRAN to re-
ceive four dollars day but it is not right to pro-
tect and advance the interests of the farmer
Portage farmers think of it,.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-02-08

"a Some Old Line Democratic papers oppose
the infamous Nebraska scheme; among them may
be named the N. Y. Post, Albany .itldss Mass.
Palladium, Saudusky Mirror, Missouri Democrat,
.anzriger Western, Buffalo republic. &c.
Will not Iafge numbers of the Old Line De-
mocracy of Portage County foIlow the lead of
those high toned. fearless and comparatively faith
full journals, rather Than the false lead of their
small, servile Journal in this County, which for
party purposes is ready to beray every principle
of true Democracy and to surrender The dearest
rights of Free men! We hope true man.
hood may be exhibited at this crsis. among the
Old Liners in this county.
Let administration men cand!dy ponder the
following truthful remarks from the Buffalo Re
public:
'.It Woull be well if ambitious and aspiring poll
ticians would learn Lesson from The past There
is scarce en- instance 10 be found where Nor
thern politician has attempted TO reach the goal Of
his ambition by turning his back upon the free
principles of his own community that he has moi
fniled comprising his ambitious purposes. And
such will ever continue to be what we are inclined
to regard as the retributions Of Providence, on al
attempts to sacrifice principle to the schemes o
an unhallowed and base ambon.''
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-02-08
Erie.

The Cleveland Herald says, the arrival of Gov
B:ger at Erie has had most saIutary effect in
quieting the disturbances at tha, point.
Matters are SO regulated that freight and pas
sengers are transported with but one half the
delay experienced before the outbreak.
The road is managed for the benefit of all par
ties interested and negotiations are on foot, which
are conducted in the most frank and cordial man
ner aud must lead to a satisfactory result. The
agent. Gen. Packer, whom Governor Biger has
appointed to represent the State of Pennsy lyania
in the matter of taking charge of the Franklin
Canal Company, is business man, honorable and
high minded, and disposition is shown by all to
restore and cement good feeling. The officers oi
the road and the offieers of the State act in per-
feet harmooy, and under the most amicable feel.
ing and as the road is restored to all its for
mer efficiency, md business transacted even more
satisfactorily tothe publ than ever before, sec
no reason why excitement should not subside anc
friendship resume swny.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-02-08


that manufacturing establishments who under
stand The matters will buy no other. Now, ]
ask. ought not The original inventor OF the Sew
ing Machine to be rewarded in some way?-
And. ought not tbs to be done without inter.
feriug wi h The business Of The American Mag
uetic Sewing Machine Company. which has
brought this instru'men. up to is present per-
fecIion. and Is thus benefilirg the public! But
viii drop the subject for the present, although
cannot help thinking that the discussion, frsm
time 10 lime, of questions Of this character in
a public joarna', adds much to its popularity
rhiak ina, The majori;y of readers pay less at
tent N 10 what journalists themselves think mos
mpo,tlLt-polnies, war, &c.,-,han nearly
any other porii IN of the newspaper. But Q
slight change for the better is already npPar
Eeul. Yours Truly,
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-02-08
COMET.

For he Ohio Mar
To ANY BoDY You have been Free Soiler
Last fall you voted for L. w. Cochran, against c.
Brown, as true an Anti Slavery man as ever lived.
You are a Church member, and profess temper
ance, 80 it could not be love of the .critter" that
controlled your vote. The other day this Coch-
voted against admitting the Editor of the
Aliened American. as Reporter in the House.
will not do that Editor, VIM. H. Day, tue in
justice to compare him physically, morally, or
intellectually with your Cochran. The votes OF
Just such men as you, sir, elected Cochran.
Now, sir. are you not gratiied with the result o
your vote Just answer through the Star, and
you will please EVERY BODY.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-02-08
A Manly voice.

The Summit Beacon in speaking of Douglass
infamous Nebraska scheme and of The address of
Seward, Wide, Chase and others which We pub
lished last week says:
such response should go up to this appeal,
as will nerve the arms and encourage the hearts
of the fearless men who have SO gaantly thrown
themselves into The breach to resist the strides of
a colossal power, that now overshadows every
branch Of the government. The voters of the free
north, should speak by means of public meetings
and petitions, as one msn. They should act
promptly and as men who are in eaInest,and who
feel the peril of the right in such struggle against
the power of the administration
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-02-08
se.,ator Chase.

This gentleman, for the fearless independence
and great ability with which be has exposed and
cornbatted Douglass Nebraska Bill, that Admins
tration scheme of slasehoding inqaity, has crown
ed himself with lasting honor. Praises and COM
lrsendations are on every tongue. His speech in
the Senate, last Friday, is said to have been one
Of the most mastery efforts ever made in the
Senate. The New York Tribune in speaking oi
the speech says:
I'VE DO not remember q speech OF greater
logical abb ity and eompactness. than this ror one
Of more danified or weighty atyle. Its effect in
setting right the convictions OF the Pno'ic' and
lending strength to the antagonism excited BY this
pefarious plot. cannot bat be great and lastiog-"
We shall of course lay this speech before our
renders when received.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-02-08
Foreign News

The .4sia reached New York 90 the lsh ulfa
The Gear is said to regard the entrance of the
allied fleet into the Black Sea as declaration OF
war. and has ordered all his fleet 10 return to S.
bastople. ,.-,
Ga Jan. Oh the Turks gained brilliant success
on the Danube. They stormed and captured the
Russian en'renched camp at CituIe and put 2, 500
of the enemy 10 the sword.
They also attacked a body of 15 0O0 Russians
to relievs Catla, and after sharp encounter
compelled them to retreat. The Russians are
thus driven back from the position at which they
proposed to cross the Danube.
The Turkish force of battle wal ID, 900 men
and Is guns.
It is admitted that Omar has brilliantly out
generaled the Russian Cpmmnnier
In Asia the defeat of the Turks under the
guardianship of ,Abdi Pacha is confirmed, but Gen
Guin has gone 10 the army with full powers, ant
the spirit of the Turks has revived. that the
allied fleets are in the Black Sea.
Re Inducements can be sent in safely TO Asia.
1t i confirmed that Persia will not at rresen
attuck Turkey having resumed negotiations will
England.
| Rumors of fresh Turkish success in WalIaehia
have alarmed Vienna. 1t was rumored that th
Emperor of Austria was to leave Warsaw TO tav
an interview with the Emperor Of Russia.
The rumors of the Russian defea, at Kalefa
are fully confirmed
LATER.-The .Arabia has arrived with dates t
the Gath ult. All Europe is awaiting reply fror
the Gear upon which depends the question of wa
or peace i'll Europe. The details of the battle
the Ctaiie, on the Danube, show brilliant vic
tory for The Turks. 900 Russians killed. Whe
the -4rnGia left it expected that the Cza
would Withdraw his Ambassadors from Franc
and England, and formally declare war. Th
greatest activity was manifested in the Frenc
Navy Yards, and England is strengthing all he
cost defenses.
/ No change in breadstuffs.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-02-08
SrREErsRoRo, Jan. 27, 1854.

FRIEND HAIL. see it stated in the Star of
Jan. 25 h. by ono Harmon that the people of Ohio
have decided against the Muine Law. l must
confess that it is the first stptement Of the kind
that have seen. If he had said that We had de-
cided that we would have wine put into old
bottles 10 make it foment quick, far as my infor-
nation extends, / should have been as ready to be-
leve it. Ii may have been owing TO my ignor
that have not learned it. If SO, by exposing
my ignorance 1 hope to get wsdom-and it may
be that l shall think with Mr.. Harmon that the
present Liquor Law is better than the Maine
Law; or can be made better by patching-now
patching is well enough in its place, but think it
as unwise to patch the present Liquor Law, as it
would be 10 patch an old garment with cloth.
| If we are to understand that the Maine Lrw was
decided against by the democrats having ma or-
ity, it es not speak we'll for that party. AS far
as am acquainted in town a number of Dem
ocrats signed the Call" Tor Mass Meeting with
out distinction of party, 10 put in nomination men
pledged for the Maine Law for the Legislature.
At the Election they in favor of the Tenn
perauce move, but said they, the Maine Law can J.
ddates would go for repeating tie present Bank
ing that they considered the Temperance question
ofIess importance than the Bank question:. One
man ofintelligence (') said he believed fthe law
taxing banks was repealed, it would do more to-
wards taking bread out of the mouths of the des
titute than intemperance. The Democratic par
ty, they told US, was the Temperance party
and that the interest then felt in our noble
cause would die out after election. With US thai
interest has not subsded. the friends are earnes
and feel the importance of putting the serpent Al
cohol out of power and existence. Can not 20,
or some friend of the cnuse show how we may
unite without distinction of party in killing this We
nomous reptile. do not think We ought to hon
or him as some DO by calling him King Alcohol
though names in this case of but trivial impor
tance.
One who believes 10 Davil Crochct's motto, "B'
sure you are righ, and then GO AUEAD."
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-02-08

The Western Reserve transcript, referring to
the Nebraska bill, and 10 the address of Chase,
Seward, Wade and others, thus nobiy says:
"The Circular from the leaders of the liberal
movement in Congress. is able exposition of
the state of affairs, and clearly loues every pre-
tended argument in favor of,he DILL. We rejoice
to see the names of Seward, Wade and Campbell
beside those of Chase, Sumner and Giddings.-
The matter calls for earnest action by all who are
not willing 10 abandon the 'uniry to Slaveocra
cy, and it is time for petty distinctions. If we
peglect to make our voices heard in favor of Free
dom now, we shall repent it when repentance will
| field why stand we here ide!' - 7s.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-02-08
wheeling into lire.

The Administration press in Ohio, seemed for
moment stunned by the stupendous iniquity of
Douglass Nebraska bill, but being upon the Baii-
more Platform, Platform pledged to unlimited
rnscality, they begin to be re-assured, and ,hs
Salesman. the Pinindealer, the TrumbulI Demo
cral and others, itt profgacy rarely exqualled,
have wheeled into line, and support, without res
ervaton, The movement to break down the Mis-
souri, Compromise bill.
DAALAM's Ass. on Chestnut Stfeet, may now
be expected TO exhibit vocal capabilities, Or at
least, to bray forth ahject adhesion 10 this giant
iniquiiy.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-02-08
Endigna,ion Rising.

The indignant voice of the North is beginning
TO find utterance. An immense meeting has been
held in New York in which the highest and most
inexibe position was taken in favor of the invola
bity # the Missouri Compromise. Conservative
men were there, men who sustained the Compro-
mise Measures at the Castle G rIen meeting in
1850; and these men badethe Senate and the South
BEWARE how they trespassed upon solemn cosen-
ants most defiint spirit manifested in this
New York meeting against the proaigate Nebraska
scheme. by the merchants, n,echanics, bafiksrs
capitalists and conservatives Of ihat gre 81 eoI.tI
cial city. God grant that there may yst Ds 2
North! s
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-02-08

II The Rayenla, Ohio, Star, says, " WITHIN
few wsels. six drunken husbands in this vscnage
have been arraigned for whipping their wives" :"
md The editor calls Er the abolition, not of marr
,cs. but of rum. But if six shareholders had got
drunk and fiugged their negroes Ia l.egree, IT
would be an argument for the abolition, Dot OF rum.
but of slavery. Now slavery places men in the
power of drunken masters, and marriage places
women in the power of drunken husbands. ln
one Case it is the nstii ufion that is condemned in
the oher, the occasional cause of its abuse. Will
our cotemporary overhaul this logic little ,
Nichols (.T. 7 Journal.
Is it possible that Mr.. and Mrs. Nichols, who
edit Tie ab.ve named Journal. mean to be under
stood as arrsying themselves against the instiia-
zion of marriage? We hope that persons ef their
Intelligence not exer,ing their influence to de-
moralize the world.
We will overhaul our logic so far as to say. that
marriage beng sicred institution founded by the
Almighty himself, should not be profanely assail-
ed, and attempted to be overthrown, because
marital rights are sometimes, by the influence Of
sin. and crime AMI improper indulgence. sadly dis
regarded The institution, itself, should rather be
kept holy aad pure, by throwing every proper re-
strant around mankind, and by eevating, civiizipg
huma izing and cliristilnizing our
But the institution of slavery, founded in wrong
and outrage, by the cupilty Of sinful, wicked
men which overthrows and Iemolishss ihe inst
iulion of marriage, should itself be overihrown ant
demolished
Marriage. which appeals both to revelation ant
to reason for its sanction, should be purified from
abuse and wrong, and be cherished as the grea
spring of virtue and happiness for race-whils
slavery which f-s God, and right, and justice
breaks down honorable marriage, and offers incen
tives and Inducements to unbridled lust, cursin
the eusl@vsr and the enslaved, should itself be ex
terminated. root and branch. That is our .'logic
f briefly I" oveihauied."
We hope, however, we may have misunder
4 stood the editors of The Journal and that the i'm
pIcation against marriage in the above qupte
: paragr ph, is rather accidental than designed; fo
, we should be sorry to these persons, or an
: others, arraying themselves as the worlds enc
: mics, the foes of virtue.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-02-08

The New y York Times, Ir,6uxe. and num-
Der of Independent papers denounce D.,nglass'
course as violent, bullying. and his attack up
on Senator Chase as coarse and vulgar, and all
of them, without exception, dec|nre the bearing
and action OF The Ohio Senate 10 have beeu man.
", frank, and courageous.
meeting Of The people OF Massachusetts 10
express their opposition 10 The project Of repeal
ing the Missouri Compromise. will be held in
thu Faneuil- Hall, on The l6lh lnst.-F c.
Dentocrat.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-02-08
Christian Press.

Just MS our PAPER is full, the "Christion Press
has como to hand, in which we regret to see an
article calculated TO distract the friends of free
nliasions,nnd disturb the harmony existing between
inns Association and its western auxiliuries. We
are happy in The assurance that the measure pro-
posed IN The article is ssary. and that had
'he editor delayed u few days. he would, from
oa'a before him, have regarded its publication uu-
es'raO'e'-Amer'can missionary for Feb.
1t is not the habit of the Chyis,i.n p,,ss .,
''delay." That beligereut paper saer,. - ,,ra.
an 'no'Scrmnate warfare against friends aud foes
bearing false witness in some instances. ,l-
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-02-08
A Good Move.

Mr.. Foote, the Senator from Cuyshoga, has
offered resolution to The Ohio Safe Senate, sub
mittng the two following propositions to vote Of
the people:
1st, Shall the sale Of ardent spirits be prohibit
ed I?
81, Shall the manufacture of ardent spirits be
prohibited
We are glad to see this movement. We want
10 see if this Legislature Will reject SO reasonable
n propos;t3n; we want to see if is so under the
influence of rum as to refuse TO let the people
speak upon The naked question.
Blessed are they who expect nothing COED OF
just fom this Legislature, for they shall not be
disappointed.