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The true Democrat., 1854-12-13
The Battle Field

How fine contrast has Macauley drawn these lines, from his Lays of Ancient Rom between the corn fields as they are, and the ba tie field as it was
 Now on the place of slaughter
 Are cots and sheep-folds seen, And rows of vines and fields of wheat And apple orchards green: The swine crush the big acorns That fall from Corne's oaks; Upon the turf, by the fair fount, The reaper's pottage smokes The fisher bats his angle;
 The hunter twangs his bow; Little they think on those strong limbs That moulder deep below. Little they think how sternlv
 That day the trumpets peald How, in the slippery swamp of blood, Warrior and war horse reePd. How wolves came with fierce gallop, And crows on eager wingj To tear the flesh of captains,
 And peck the eyes of kings; How thick the dead lay scatterd
 Under the Portian height; How through the gates of Tusculum, Raved the wild stream of flight, And how the Lake Regillus
 Bubbled with crimson foam, What time the Thirty Cities
 Game forth to war with Rome
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13
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Agents for the True Democrat.

k2eOAb0 @SA S>eO O~AA~SSS~W J. R. HUMPHREY, Union county;
 N. B. STEER, Pike county;
 Dr l. w. WILLIAMS, Dallas county;
 w N MAY, Danville Yell county;
 Dr. C. w. BRUTON, Clarksville;
 H. T. DICKERMAN, esq.,, Franklin and Scott counties; L. M STROUD, Carroll county;
 VIM E. SMITH, Washington county; GARLEN SILVEY, Jackson county. A. J. HAYS Ashley county;
 D. w. JEFFREY, Mount Olive, lizard county. R L. PHILLIPS, Washington, Hampstead county; GIDEON TUCKER, Batesville, Independence county; JOHN A. LINDSAY, Powhattan; ELIHU RANDOLPH, Desha county; JOHN M MITCHELL, Gansville, Green county; VIM R. CAIN Pocahonas, Randolph county; LEWIS SUTFIN, Bolver Poinsett county; ROOF H. HOWELL, Dover, Pope county; l. S. JORDAN, Monticello, Drew county; THO'S RIGGS, Postmaster at Rchwoods, lizard county; VIM. NJ. VAN VALkENBURGH, Warren, Bradley co; GREEN R. JONES, Esq, Smthville, Lawrence county; L. B. vENABLE, Van Buren county; JOHN HAyIS, Bradley county;
 C. H. JACKSON, Mount Penson, Jackson county; VIM. A. CRAWFORD, Saline county; J. ". McCONAUGHEY, Searcy, White county; 4. J. BROOKS, Bloomer Sebastian county; JAMES NJ. MONTGOMERY, Lewsville, Lafayette es; Capt. w. LANDERS, Sulphur Rock, Independence co; ". B. YOUNG, Dover, Pope county; THO's F. AUSTIN, Yellvie, Marion county; J. W. BERNARD, Norrostown, Pope county; JAS R. BERRY, P. M., Huntsville, Madison eounIy; JAS N. JOHNSON, P. M, Fnendshp. saline county; c: L: SWEET, sweetville, Cnitenden eouHty; THOS MILLS, Polk county; JOHN w. FULLERTON, Hot Spring.; JOHN W. WILDER, Valley Grove; R0B'T ATKINSON, Leek's Store, ouachia county; Dr. L. l.. MARTIN, Long View, Ashley county; \. L. BAKER, Fulton county; JACOB PATE N., Pleasant Plains, Independence CO., R. L. CARGILE, Conway county. WM. c. NORTON, Relf's Bluff. Drew county.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13
Too QUIET,BY HALF-" What quiet man

your husband is, Mrs Smith"
 Quieti c snail is an express truin to him. 1.-the top of house should blow off he'd just sit still and spread his umbrella! He's regular pussy cat. Comes to the front door as though the en- try was paved with eggs, and sits down in his chair as if there was nest of kittens under the cusion. He'll be the death of me yet! I read him all the horrid accidents, dreadful collisions, murders and explosions, and he takes it just as easy as if was saying the ten commandments. He's never astonished, or delighted If I should make the voyage of the world and return some fine day, he'd take off his spectacles, put them in the case, fold up the newspapers and settle his dickey, before he would be ready to say, "good morning, Mrs. Smith," If he had been born of a poppy, he could not be more soporifc. I wonder if all the Smiths are like him. When Adam got tired of naming his numerous de- scendants, he said, " Let az the rest De called Snaiths?' Well don't care for that, but he ought to have known better than to call my husband Abel Smith Do you suppose if were man, I'd let woman support me? Where do you think that Abels coat and cra- vats, and canes and cigars come from? Out of my brain. Quiet! it's perfectly refreshing to me to hear a comet, or see locomotive, or look at streak of chain lightning. tely he's the expressed essence of chlOrotorma. Fern
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13
OHIO CENTRAL RAILRc Ao-The Ro1tirnor

Ono CENTRAL RAILRc cAo.-The Baltimore Patriot states that this great and important work was completed on the 18th ult and the trians were to commence running on Monday, the 3Oth. On Wednesday, the 18th November it will be formally opened with grand excursion, in which will be represented all the great cities of the east and west. By the completion of this work, says the Baltimore paper, that city has a railroad communication with Cincinnati. Louisville, Columbus, Cleaveland Indianapolis and Chicago.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13
MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE AT WASHINGTON.

MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE AT WASHINGTON. MT. Charles w. Stewart committed suicide on the 18th inst, by taking poison. The ifeless body of MT. Stewart was discovered lying upon settee in the speakers room of the house of representatives. In his coat pocket were found two bottles of laudanum and torn paper, con- taining the inscription "strychnine," with which poison it is concluded he destroyed himself From the inside pocket of his coat was taken small blank book, in which was written Tn large and legible hand various memoranda, and the following:
 Good-by to all friends,
 And to home-remember me,
 c. w. STEWART. 1854 Three horses at Joness-mine-the last time, '. ". orhwASi Mr. Stewart had for many years held the office of assistant door-keeper to the house of representatives, and was we'll known as an efficient officer, and q high-minded and honora- ble man.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13

ol the mouse o Represenfatlves
 AN ACT to establish the offices of Survey or General of New Mexico. Kansas and Nebraska, to grant
 Donations to actual Settlers therein, and for other
 purposes.
 Be I enacted. etc.. That tue President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate shall be, and he s hereby. authorized to appoint Surveyor Gene raj for New Mexico, whose annual salary shall be S3,Oeo, and whose power. authority, and. duties shall be the those provided by law for the Survey orGeneral of Oregon; he shall have proper allowan for clerk hire, office rent and fael not exceeding what new is or hereafter may be allowed by law to the said Survey General of Oregons and he shall locate his office from time to time at such places as may be directed by the President of the United States
 g. 4nG 6e I fu7flter enacted. That to every white male citizen of the United States, every white emale above the age of 21 years who has declared his nten ton to becone a citizen. and who was residing in said Territory prior to the lst day of January lS53 and who may ice still residing there, there shall be and hereby is, donated quarter section. or l60 acres of land And to every white male citizen of of q years who has declared his intention to becons citizen, and who shall have removed or shall re- to and settle in said Territory between the lst day of January, 185S and the first day of Janu- ary 1858, there shall in like manner be donated one quarter section, or 1G0 acres on condition of ac- tual settlement and cultivation for not less than four years: Prousded Aoaoever, That each of said donations shall include the actual settlement and lm proveent of the donee, and shall be selected by ie gal subdivisions within three months after the sur vey oT the land where the settlement was made be- fore the survey and where the settlement was made a1ter the survey then within three months after the settlement has been made; and all persons failing to designate the boundaries of their claims within that time, shall forfeit All right to the same.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13

fETA marriage took place between loving couple, day or two ago every shred of cloth ing on the backs of each being borrowed for the occasion If that ain't commencing the world on nothing, weshould like to know what is.. They design, we understand, to live sep- arately, until they can ''g git housekeeping things'
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13
Comngton, Feb. 25, 1854.
VIM. B. THOMPSON.

CTSenator Atchison of Missouri, will not attend the'coming session of Congress, as he in- tends remaining at home to watch the Senate rial election in his State Legislature. Gen, Rusk, of Texas, it is thought, will succeed him as President of the Senate.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13
]. ". CHEATHAM & CO.,, and Retail Dealers in

w choice Wines. Brandies and all kinds of Li- ouors; Havana Cigars and fine Chewing Tobacco; Paints and Oils and all kinds of Fancy and Staple Groceries, Provisions etc., Napoleon. Arks.
 Sept. 27. 1854 lY
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13
DISSOLUTION.

THE firm of c. c. Akin 6 Co.,. is this day dissol- l ved by the purchase, by C. C. Akin. of the en- tire interest of J. MciIenry in the Fril Fral. c. c. Akin assumes the liabilities of the late firm, and is alone authorized to close its business.
 C. C. AKIN.
 J. McHENRY.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13

The undersigned, having purchased of J. McHenry his entire interest in the Frl Fra the business will in future be conducted under the name of
 Sept. 2T, 1854. If c. c. AKIN.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13

hr The trial of the notorious Dr. Wm. B. Thompson, for the murder of Agnes Pharr was still going on at last accounts in Covington, Va. The testimony makes it perfectly plain that Dr. T. seduced the deceased under solemn pro- mise of marriage-that she became encaente, and that he, as the family physician, gave her strychnine to produce death. It is said that Miss Pharr was young lady of amiable and affectionate disposition, and literally educated, and it seems to us absolutely necessary to forget the last mentioned fact before one can imagine that she could fancy such an ignoramus as he is. Her affection must have been undying and all powerful, not to be instantly killed by the following letter: ..
 Comngton, Feb. 25, 1854.
 "Dear Agnes: Oeci to Charls F'dg not re- turning accoaing to promise, have not been abel to go,c to Bottetourt, for it would be snpas si5ls for me to huul that distance on horseback. and MeiJo,w am .tors to ask postponement of the coafe,mntion of our engagement until such time as can qoac and make my arrangements. send you box of pills by the 6arrer, and wish you would take one three time day. In haste remain your afectionat
 VIM. B. THOMPSON.
 The above is a copy of one of the tender effusons received by Miss Phar from Dr. T., and which was produced in court If jury can give any excuse for acquitting him, after seeing that letter we have nothing more to, say.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13
f IMPROVED COTTON GINS, n IT ANTE CaTTTRET hv F. CarCer <, Cn

MI East Bridgewater, Mass. UG ~ ! Orders for these Gins given to the undersigned will receive prompt attention. VIM. E. WAIT,
 April II '54 Agent.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13
III ATS.

X MOTHER lot of those fine hats have just been "A opened at J. A. HENRY'S.
 Nov
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13
TIE MISSES McALMONTS,

,L .HoUuay tne 4th oI September, and close on the 4th of July, 1855. Primary Class, sso oo 'e'ond class-lncluding Natural Philosophy. Mo
 dern History Of England and of the United States, Geography Grammar.
 Rhetoric, Analysis, Arithmetic, and F;r.. c oomposluon, &I2 50 "fst Class -1neluding Mental Philosophy. Moral
 Science, Logic, Elements of Criticism.
 Ancient History and Geography, Bo-
 tany, Geology, Chemistry, Astronomy.
 higher Rhetoric, Composition, Alge-
 bry, Geometry and Trigononaetay
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13
BY AUTHORITY. Public Acts of the Thirty-Third Congress of the United States.

Passed at the first session. which begun and held the City of Washngton in the District of Columbia, on Mon day, the 9th day of December 1853, and ended on Monday the 7th day of August, 1854. FRANKLIN PIERCE, President. DAVID R. ATcHIsos, Pre- sden of the Senate, pro tempore. LINN BoyD, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13
JUST ARRIVED FROM THE A
 EAST. N Rs. JONES would call the

Rock and vicinity to her splendid assort- Ss- ment Of Millinery and fashionable Dress Goods con- ssing in part of Bonnes of every description: also handsome assortment of plaid and plain Silks, De Lanes and Dress Goods of all descriptions; full as- sortment of the latest styles of Dress Trimmings: large assortment of Cloaks, Mantles and Talrnas of the latest style
 Also one dog. pairs of Ladies' White English Kio Boots large stock of Kid Gloves of all colors and sizes: Embroderes of all descriptions; Ladies' fash ionable Head Dresses French Corsets Ladies' Dress Caps and Riding Hats; Boys Caps; Gents Hats and Caps.
 Mrs. Jones' thankful for the past liberal patronage d the ladies' hopes by close attention to business to receive continuation of the same.
 October 1954
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13
OUR WAGON IS HERE roo, with a full

" and well selected of Boots, Shoes etc.. etc., con- siSang in part of the following: Case Cents Fine Calf Boots; W.P
 Kip Mud H l Boys fine Kip l Mems Light Calf Shoes, Kip Welt Brogans; Light Seal ~ pairs Gents Coat Slippers ana for sale at NJ. 0SB0RNS OeU- 94 Cheap Cash Store
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13

~ po,,, English Dairy Cheese. I BOXES English Cheese
 Rece ved per wagon and for sale by -Nok. !, 1894 RAPLEY. HANGER & co. W LITE SUGAR-IO bb!s Powdered and " Crushed, received and for sale by W. Il, 1854 " Nj. B WAIT.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13

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Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-16
Very Pronar

lE
A bronze statue of The Hon. Thomas Cor
win is 10 be executed by a Mr.. Jones, as soon
as five thousand dollars is subscribed by the
people of Ohio. Commissioners 10 raise the
money, it is said, have already been appointed.
II is also rumored that The friends Of the late
d.. George A. Gardiner contemplate perpetu-
ating his memory by erecting a statue OF brass
IN commeinoration Of his exploits. Whenthis
mi 10 The ears Of the admirers OF ex Secre.
tary Crawford and The late Mr.. Galphin, we
have no doubt they will be equally ambitious
TO hand their f%ayorites down to poSterity
The whole group shall have a prominent niche
IN the Capitol, for their history belongs 10 the
sEtire country. 1t would be no more than
their merits deserve; but, should This simple
act OF Justice never be performed, we feel as
sured, nevertheless, that the GaIphins ale i'm
mor;al-bu their names was not born 10 die
P~ittsburg Post.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-16
sad storx.

HL".
A well-dIessed. handsome young French
man was recently found dead on the St. Louis
lsvee. From medical examination, it was
pretty evident that he committed suicide by
taking poison, In one Of his pockets was found
a letisr, written in French, a tran, lation Of
which We give below. II tells a melancholy
story. Tie letter reads:
~ beg those who find my body will make
no search, for the murderer wa myself. My
mime is Francis Henry de Lnhgville, born at
Paris, April 4, 1928. Ny family was ruined
BY an extensive speculation in 1849. mar
RED one Of those girls OF whom the world has
few, and thought my happiness assured; |
quit my native land with my little family in
The month of May, end disembarked a. New
Orleans, July "a, 1854. But, alas having
tasted happiness only during fifteen days, o
frightful calamity covered me with mournlng;
my poor beloved wife was attacked with the
terrible cholera, afIeE two hours of horrible
suffering she expired. Hardly wos she buried
when. my poor little boy. aged three years,
died Of the same disease; nv despair was very
great. But God had still left me a little
daughter OF thirteen months, whose smile gave
me new strength 10 resist in future, for in this
poor little innocent saw all the sweetness Of
her beloved mother. | asked nothing more of
God than TO live for my child, But God was
pleased to strike me ngain, taking from me the
only good he had left me in the world; the
20lh October was the unhappy day on which
closed the eyelids Of my last treasure. Hav.
ing, then, no consolation left, | resolved to
make an end Of it. Let no one blame me, for
every man OF feeling must understand what a
burden life has become 10 me-"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-16
NEW DISCOVERY.

Mr.. T. would also inform the gentlemen that
he cleans garments of every shape, or dyes them
any color by method wholly new to the public.
and will warrant them not to rub oil any more
than new goods, and RS far as appearances 90, to
look nearly as well as new. This does not lniule
but makes the goods more durable. He would
also inform the merchants that he dyes all kinds
OF Faded and Damaged Goods, and engages to
make them slleable, or no charge. Ladies and
Gentlemen are invited to call and examine his
specimens.
Nov. . 1854 If.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-16
@ U Il e s w A s e
Notice.


4 Petition will be presented to the Board Of
ACounty Commissioners for the county Of
Preb'e at their next session commencing or
the frs! Monday in December next, being the
81 day of said month, for an alteration Of the
county road leading from the Greenville or
State road to Fl. Black in Darke county Ohio,
commonly called the Fl. Black road, said al
t~erniion 10 commence in the said Greenville
or state ROAD, at the original place ofbeginning,
of the said Fl. Black Roao. thence to run or
continue North on or with said Greenville
road about 70 rods TO the county road leading
FROM Bania's Fork 10 the New Paris road COM
monty called The Seven Mile road thence with
and on said Seven Mile road west about 81
rods 10 the intersection or crossing Of said sew
Ell Mile road and from thence continuing on
The original location of said Fl. Black north
ward, and that the original part Of said Fl.
Black road from the place Of beginning to the
intersection or crossing CT the Seven Mile and
Fl. Black roads being about 80 rods be vaca-
ted. o A PETITIONER.
Nov. ., 1851
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-16
Road Notice.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a petition
will be presented te the Comm %ssioncrs Of Preble
county. o. at their next session, on the first Nom
day in December next. The object and prayer Of
which petition isthe location ola county road, w.
ing andbeing in the townshipo of Jefferson, COUNTY
ofPreble and described MS follows: Beginning
atthe Darke county line between section i and 2,
in township No. o range | east. running south
in the section line about three miles so as to in
tersect the county road leading from New Paris
to Lewisburg, on or near the south line of sections
10 and IA, and there to terminate.
MANY PETITIONERS.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-16
NOW rs THE TAME!
H s is THE PLACE TO GET BARGAINS.
RRASIER G. TAYLOR

TAKE this method of informing the citizens of
l. Eaton and Prcble county generally, that they
have bought ont the entire large and extensive
stock Of Dry Goods, formerly owned by Marsh Il
Lockwood to which they invite the attention Of
ell in search Of Bargains to call and examine
Their goods all Of the best quality. and this falls
purchase is very large, and bought low, and will
be sold cheap, and such as cannot fail to please
the most fastidious. Their stock of
q U Il r. ES w A R Il
is not surpassed, either in quantity or quality
Their stock of CARPETLNG is large and ofdif-
ferent qualities. Brussels. Turkey, and country
manra cture Of good quality, all of which will
be sold so low thai customers cannot fail TO pur-
chase.
We deem it unnecessary TO 90 into detail fur.
ther, ns the goods will show for themselves. The
business will be continued the same as hcrctofore.
We have the slme clerks employed who have
never failed to give satisfaction TO all who have
dealt with them and we hope BY strict attention
to business, and selling at small profits, to merit
a liberal share of patronage.
BRASIER g. TAYLOR.
Get. 90, lS5+.-tf.
y. b. Ladies' Cloaks made and trimmed t
order, OH short notice.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-16

II 'mnlids recovering from The effects Of
Fever, Billions Diseases, or lorg continued ill.,
ness Of any kind. will find Carers Spanish
hixinre tire only remedy which will revive
their dropping constitutions, expel all bad hut
mors from The blood, excite the liver to prompt
and healthy action, and by ~itstonic properties,
restore the patient 10 life and vigor.
We can only say try it. A single b title is
worth all the 81. called Sa snparilIas in exist
ence. 1t contains no Mercury, Opium, Of any
o'her poSious or poisonous drug. and can be
given 10 the youngest infant without lleSita-
tiou.
See the certificates Of wonderful cures around
the bottle. More than five hundred persons in
the city Of Richmond, Va, can testify to its
good effects. See advertisement. 4w
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-16
STONE FOR SALE.

TTHE subscriber informs the public that he
viii furnish on short notice any quantity of
Building Stone, such as caps, sills and steps.
the we'll known Stone Quarry Of
Chrisman & Young, % miles from Eaton, on
the Lcwi.burg road, T. & J. BRANNAN.
June "a, 1854.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-16

. HrThe Hillsborourh Gazette says d. S. Fall
lis, . Director OF the Cincinnati and Hillsbor-
0ugh Railroad, has commenced a libel suit
against J. R. Emrie, late editor and proprietor
Of that paper, for certain articles published by
him in reference 10 Mr.. Fuller's conduct as a
member Of the Board of directors. Mr.. Emrie
has Just been elected TO Congress. The dam
ages ATE laid at $40, 600.
uThere are three territories with out Gov
-ernors; Nebraska, Washington, and Utah.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-16
NEW ARRIVAL OF
FALL & WINTER
RY G 0 Q D S!

HUBBELL, EPPLEY G WILSON
DEALERS IN DRY GOODS, &C.,
Main Street, Il fer doors EaSt0f Minor's Cor
ner, Eaton, Ohio,
A RE just opening mice Stoke oil new and
n FASHIONABLE GOODS, among which
may be found Brown and Black Muslins,
Drillings, Tlckines, Checks, NankeenS, Table
Linen, Scotch Diapers, Giughams, Calicoes,
Delaines, Merinoes, LuSters, Silks, Jaconets,
Irish Linens, HandkerchieGS of every descnp-
ton, T%.aceS, Elgings, Inseriings and FrlngeS
of all kinds, ShawlS, Table covers, new style
Of Opera Flannel for children's cloaks, white
goods of every description, such as sleeves,
cuffs, embroidered under handkerchiefs, with
sleeves to match, collars from l24 10 SO 90,
Ribbons of all kinds, Flouncing expressly for
Pantalettes, an assortment OF Bracelets and
Necklaces, WristbandS and Breastpins to suit,
Q fine lot of
- SILK BOunets,
Casinctts, Cassimeres, Jeans, Misses and We
mems Shoes, Hose, Gloves. MittS; an excel
lent assoTtmentof
QuecnsWaTe and Glassware,
Umbrellas, Carpet Sacks, &C., &C., and an
endless variety OF nice things, which would
occupy too much time and space to enumer-
ale. The public are invited to call and exam
inc th.ir stock before purchasing elsewhere.
N. B. All kinds Of country produce taken
in exchange for dry goods.
Eaton, March 9, lS54-tf.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-16
Nov. Q 1854.
American Artisr,s Union

THE American Artists Union, would respect
l. fully announce to the citizens of the United
States and the Ctnadas. that for the purpose of
cnltiyating n ia ste for the fine arts throughout
the country, and with view of enabling every
tamil to become possessed of a 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 number Of artists
ana othcrs' but inspire among ouT conntrymen a
taste for works Of art, to present to the n,rcho g..
ers OF their engravings when 25O, 900 of which
are sold.