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Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21
The Government Department The Interior

The report of this Department, the head OF
which is Mr.. McCleiland, is g very able
exhibition Of all the various affairs which ale
intruSted to its management.
The Department has been eminently sue
cesSlnl III ferreting out and bringing 10 pun
ishment the perpetrators Of frauds on The PEN
Sion Bureau. Up the 30th Of September last,
and Since the4th of March, 1852, thirty persons
have been indicted. or these, eleven have
been convicted, nine have forfeited their re-
cognizances and fed, one has died, one COM
milted suicide, two have eluded the officers
of the law, and six await trial. rs
On the Dist of March, 1883, the enormous
sum Of S94S,475 so wasin the hands of agents
for paying pensions alone. This new fnan.
cial system has enabled the Secretary of the
Interior 10 call in this amount, so that on the
10th of June last those agents only had on
hand the aggregate sum of S599, 80l 20-an
amount amply sufficient for the prompt pay
ment Of pensions liable to be called for until
other advances are made. H
Col. Manypenny, Commissioner OF Indian
Affairs, in his annual report, sets forth many
facts of interest, and shows that The operations
O:this department, during the year, have been
exceedingly large.
The Indians in Nebraska and Kansas have
ceded to the United States Government nearly
fifteen millions Of acres OF land. The Indians
however, have caughtsome ofthe white mans
spirit, and they demand a higher price thar
usual for the land in Kansas. They only
agreed to give up these lands under a pledge
that they should have o reserve for a perma.
nent home.
There is trouble with the Indians on tht
Arkansas and Platte rivers, and il appears tina
while the agent is seeking them 10 prese n
amendments to treaties, they are quietly shoot
ing down emigrants and robbing traders. Th,
Commissioned thinks something should be donC
for these misguided people, ut~acknowleges
lha. he cannot say what that something
should be, but suggests kindness and peaceful
attempts to ~colonize them.
The Commissioner gives some valuable in
formation relative to The Choctaws, Chicka
saws, Creeks and %Seminoles, and he also sug
geStS that no more removals Of Indian tribe
stall take place; thai is, that the reserve
lands given them by Government shall be Sc
cured to them and their heirs foreyer.-End
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21

GJDo you want to present a friend or lady
love with an acceptable token Of remember
ance,go to BALL'sNo. 10 Fifth Steet,and have
him take a likeness Of yourself. His pictures
are gems Of the art-lifelke and correct anc
furnished at The lowest rates. Call and see
when you visit the city.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21

IRA Grand Ball is to come off at Marsh &
Lockwood's Hall, on Christmas evening. 1t
will be one of the most brilliant affairs ever
witnessed in this place, and the lovers of the
. may dance, had better be on hand. A large
number of ladies and gentlemen from a dis
lance, will be in attendance, and such q
gathering together of youth and beauty will be
exhibited as is rarely TO be seen. We calcu-
late to be thar!
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21
Illinois Election-0ficial Returns . Brilliant
Democratic Triumph.

The official returns Of the Illinois election
show a decided Democratic triumph. After a
contest Of unparalleled bitterness, Senator
Douglas has come out Of the contest with fy-
ms colors. Victory perches upon his banner,
and shame and defeat attends that Of the Chi
cago Fusionists. The vote for State Treas
urer shows the relative strength Of parties in
Illinois:
Moore, Nebraska Democrat 68,392 y
Miller, Fusionist and X. M 6b.477
Majority. 1915
Five Democrats are elected to Congress,a and
four Fusionists, being o gain Of one Nebraska
Member. sn@,y < &
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21

uHELLo THERE! We almost forgot 10 tell
you that our friend ]. p. ActiEY, has opened,
what was much needed in this town, a Provis-
ion and Produce Store, where you can obtain
the finest flour for bread or cakes-corn fol-
pigs or chickens, and many other articles used
these hard, as we'll as all other times. His
establishment is opposite the Bank.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21

pour friend CHAMBERS has provided him
self with q choice assortment of articles in
his line suitable for holiday presents, and our
readers who wish Christmas gifts for their
friends, cannot find a better or more desirable
place t.. make purchases than at Chambers.
Remember that!
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21
What a Lawyer Lost by mot Advertising

The Reading Gazette says that q gentleman
lately stepped into the Gazette Office, and en-
quired for a Lebanon paper. One was hand
cd him. After scanning its columns for some
time, he threw it down with a disappointed air
and exclaimed, "Well some ones the loser by
this. | was trying 10 find out the name Of
some lawyer in Lebanon, whom | might en-
ploy to attend 10 some little law business there
that required looking after Immediately; but it
seems the Lebanon lawyers don't advertise
| can't find the card Of a single one of them in
this paper"
So, by Saving the expense of three or four
dollars a year;a Lebanon Attorney has lost
a fee of-perhaps fifty dollars perhaps more.
Does any person still live, in this age Of uni
versal newspaper circulation, stupid enough
to believe there is no use in advertising
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21

1T The ladies' OF The First Presbyterian
Church, will hold Festival on Friday ev-
ening the 29th inst, ct Marsh q Lockwoods
Hall. The proceeds to go towards defrayins
the expenses incurred in repairing the Parson-
age. Let everybody attend, and literally re-
ward the Fair who are always first in every
actof kindness. We hope the proceeds Of the
evening may more than meet their most san
vi ne expectations.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21
A New Advancement.

We see it stated that the Post Office De.
partment have instituted a new regulation, Of
which we are extremely glad, and for which
We think, Post Master General Campbell! will
receive the thanks Of every letter writer in
the country. The rule is that no letter shall,
after the 1st of January next, be mailed un-
less prepaid.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21

DThe Columbus State Journal is informed
that there was quite as many, if notmore;mail
robberieS under the administration of the i'm
beetle FILLMORE than at present, but such was
the ineficiency and corruption Of lis heads
that but very few OF the robbers were detected.
Now they are almost invariably detected
There was more rascality, defalcations, frauds,
corruption and, viIlamy practiced under The
Wing regime of TAYLOR and FILLMORE than
any other that ever swayed the administration
of the Government. So much Oft was carri-
on in high quarters that its officials had no
time 70 beslow upon The small mail depreda-
lions which we've constantly occurring.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21

pTherei is no place in this country, or any
other, such dne clothing, manufactured so
fashionably, of such excellent material and in
so workman like a manner, may be obtained
SO cheaply, as at SpRAcuE q Cos, No. lib
Main street, Cincinnati. Economists and
wise men all acknowledge this fact.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21

uThe compliments Of the season to our
readers. We wish them all a merry Christ
mas, and the pleasure of enjoying many more
particularly those who pay promptly the
Printer.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21

pWe have been requested by H. G. HES
TAND, Esq. Cashier, 10 say that on Christmas
day, MONDAY next,) the Eaton Bank will
not be open for the transaction of business.
All paper falling due on that day must be
maid on Saturday.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21

OJAt the Fair held at Mechanics institute,
in Cincinnati a few weeks since, BALL, at
No. % Fourth Street, was awarded a medal
for the finest Dagueuectypes. 1t is astonish-
ing the proficiency and skill exhibited by the
operators at his rooms. The pictures taken
there are the fnestin everything constituting
artistic skill.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21

iron Monday next, Christmas, The Post
Office will be closed from 9 O'Clock, o. m
until 3p. m. when it will be open again until
4 O'Clock. After which it will be closed for
the remainder Of the day and evening.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21

nJoHs G. WILLIAMS has just opened an
other lot Of Fresh Groceries selected with a
view OF furnishing the good people OF Eaton
with something nice for the holidays.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21

D'Do you wish nice Book for a Christ
mas Present for some friend, call at the Book
sio re of his Honor JOHN V. CAMPBELL where
you can be suited if you are not TOO fastidious
in taste or penurious as 10 price. His gentle
manly Clerk, our friend, W. d. QUINN, Esq.
will take pleasure in attending to your wishes
and supplying your wants.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21
EIGHTH OF

We hope the Democratic Central Commit
tee, will adopt some measures al the earliest
possible day, to have Preble county represent
ed in the Democratic State Convention, which
is to come off at Columbus, on the Eighth in
slant. We are entitled 10 two del egates UNI
der the apportionment, but, let every demo-
era: who can, be present. The campaign Of
1856 promises 10 be one OF unusual activity
and excitement and we hope the Democrats
of Preble will fully appreciate the part they
are expected to perform in the work Of redeem
ing Ohio. We hope the ball will be put in
motion on the glorious eighth, and will
roll on gathering strength and velocity each
succeeding cycle, until a glorious triumph
crowns the forces OF the democracy. In view
of The importance Of the coming struggle and
the desperation with which the battle will be
fought, II is important that the people be fully
posted upon the affairs of the State, and to ef-
fectually accomplish this work and earn sue.
cess we must circulate democratic documents
Let every democrat then, in Preble county
hand in his name and money for the "Dsmo.
'erat' and wen give the enemies of democra'
~cy such fight as they have never before seer
and never will wish to experience again =
We cannot do good service unless you, demo
Gratis Of PEBBLE, stand by us and assist Will
you do i.2 We shall see
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21

U'If you wish TO make a respectable ap-
pearance at the Christmas Ball to come off in
Eaton, send tosJARvIS & FAlRcHILD, and gel
one Of their beautiful and fashionable Hats.
The place is 149 Main Street, Cincinnati.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21

GJ0ur friend CUNNINGHAM has on hand a nice
lot ofarticles suitable for HOLIDAY occasions
besides almost everything in the groce ~ line
for family use. Give him a call.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21
Th. Eirhth Of Ianunrr Convention.

We learn that the Democratic State Central
Committee, which convened at Columbus on
Tuesday last, passed resolution favorable to
the Democratic State Convention being held, as
usuauon the glorious 9Th OF January. 1t was
deemed expedient by the c-nmitlee 10 refer
the whole subject Of nominations 20 the rep
personalities Of the Democracy convened to-
ge.her upon that occasion.
Democrats of Ohio! the first step in the
campaign of 1855 has now been taken, and it
rests with you to prosecute it 20 a glorious
termination. Let The members of the great
Democratic party, from the shore of Lake
Erie 10 the Ohio rive5 now burnish up their
political ~armor-throw their glorious flag TO
the breeze, having inscribed upon it their time
honoreda principles 60 inlo the fight with a
united and determined effort to wrest the
State from our opponents-and victory will
rewa I'd our exeTtionS. Let US effdce the
recollections Of the disastrous contest OF
1854, by achieving a brilliant victory in 1855.
Form an efficient organization in every ward,
township and precinct diffuse correct polit-
cal information among the masses, by the cir
c~ulation Of Democratic jou~rnals-rouse up the
Democratic spirit-nominate good State and
local tickets--and the result will not be doubt
full. Ohio is naturally Democratic, by ma
jority of thousands. She now occupies a false
position, as will be evirce by thed sober Sec
ond thought of her intelligent and honest
masses. The verdict of this year, like thai
of 1910, upon Argument and dispaSsionate
constellation, they will set aside.
The ball must be set in motion on the Stf
Of January 10 effect that end. 1t is the for.
tieth anniversary of the great victory Of tina.
illustrious champion of Democracy, ANDREW
JACKSON. Let the day and the remembrance
of heman impart additional zeal 10 your exer
tions. Send up the best men 10 counsel OF
the memorable 8th, and from the delibera
tons of the convention may 60 forth Spiri
that leads 10 the happiest result Gin. Eng
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21

LANIus J. DEcRooT are now receiving q fresh
supply OF Groceries suitable for the holidays
and family use, consisting Of CoGees, Sugars,
Teas, Cranberies, &c. &c., besides many
little notions suitable for the season. Our
readers are advised to give them a CALL
Bread, Cakes, Candies, &c., of the best qualify
always on hand to supply customers.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21

One week later from Europe-Arri
val of the Pacifc-Terrible storm
in the Black Sea ~ Thirty-two
English transports, three Mail
Steamers, andive ships-of-war OF
the allied fleet lost or driven ashore
"A French army marching on
Bessarabia-the allied powers re-
fuse to treat on the Four Points,
Great CONSERVATION in England
Requirements being dispatched
to the Crimea in immense numbers
Two English cruisers captured
by the Russians in the Baltic---The
killed and wounded at the battle
Of Inkermann, &c.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21


DAt the time California was acquired,
wing politicians and presses asserted that it
was a barren waste, destitute of everything
valuable, and unfit for any purpose, and the
democratic party was cenSured by denuncia-
tons loud and deep. 1t was asserted that
by its acquisition the country was ruined,
and the ruin croakers shed crocodile tears over
the folly Of the democratic party, and the
destruction of our country. Now, atthis time,
Wings, and all other sensible men, acknowl-
edge that, had itnot been for the Gold of Cal
ifornia pouring in by millions, we should have
been a Bankrupt people, for without the PIE
cious metal obtained from California, The
country would not have had coin s~ufficien
foI'its commercial purposes. Thus it ever is
- every movement of the democratic party,
in the eyes aud opinion Of its enemies, ruins
the nation, but in its practical workings
proves the salvation of the people and the
country. We hope this land and nation may
ever be ruined by democratic measures and
men. - H
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21
Iinek una concerned, YES f1r supedoI 70 t6at

tack was concerned, was far superior to that
Of the allies.
Chow, were they besteni must be said
that most of the troops engaged were the bro
ken nddiSpiri;ed remnants Of the 6eslegers
OF Silusttia, and it is certain that Danner-
berg's corps, next to 0sten Sacken's iale corps
is at present the worst IN the Russian army.
But this was not the dec siye circumstance
The battle was lost, next 10 the bravery OF the
English ,dhough the essentially Russian way
'in which it was conducted. Ii Is Russian
warfare which has succumbed 10 European
warfare. And this is the characteristic feat
ure Of the battle"
The loss Of the allies is estimated in this
bloody battle at between four and five thops-
and; the Russians at fifteen thousand.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-21
What Of the Night

From every section of the STATE comes the
jim and preparation Of strife. The democratic
party defeated at the last election, by a combi-
nation Ct all the isms ex'ant, are rallying
for the contest oftS55. The call TO arms,
along the shores Of Lake Ere and re-
verberateS down the banks Of the Ohio, arous-
ing The men Of principle, who love the Union,
and have not bowed the knee TO Baal nor wan
dered after strange gods. From Eastto West,
from North 10 South the rallying' cry is borne,
and as its echoes reeverberate DER hill and
dale, an hundred thousand hearts responsive
swell, and declare themselves ready for the
contest, and point ominiously TO the Eighth Of
January, as the time when organization shall
be effected and leaders chosen. In The move
meats Of the Democracy ct this time, there are
system and determination, and the contest Of
1855 will be no child's play, unless indeed,
the opposition dissolve and divide into harm
less clans return to the various seperaie Or
CARNATIONS from which which they united for
the occasion into one compound. From the
universal triumph, efforts are being made TO
resuscitate the old Wing party with all its ex-
ploGed dogmas and obsolete ideas. Hopes are
entertained by some doctors, that by an addi-
tlonal plaster or two, and a strong galyanlc
battery in the rear, enough life and vitality
may be instilled, 10 render it possible for the
resurrected critter to. enter the State and Ma.
tlonal courses at the next trial of strength and
principle.
Undersuch circumstances, it behnoves ever,
democrat 10 be up and doing. There is nc
time TO be wasted. A thorough and efficient
organization should at once be effected anC
every arrangement made to ensure a triumph.
ant victory over all opposition. The sobel
second thought Of the people will place demo.
cratic men and measures in the ascendant
Let us therefore commence NOW to prepare
for the contest. 1t is not too soon to com
mence the work Of preparation What So,
you democrats of Preble county Are you
ready to buckle on the armor, and work stead
lily, earnestly and zealously until this TINT
next fall, for the success Of the cause ant
principles you advocate and love? If you are
you shall see prosperity crown your efforts il
the future, as in the past, and victory will
perch upon your banners. Organize at once
and keep up your organization through Win
ters cold and Summers heat, and at the bal
lot boxes, in the triumph of your chosen lead
ers and your principles, you will reap the re
ward of your labors. We trust the Democrat
ic Central Committee will take such measure
for a thorough and early organization as the,
may deem necessary and prudent, and SHOW
by their energy and zeal that, although W
have been defeated yet we are not conquered
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-29

and TO the sasacon Of the head Of department giving
such certificate. Tho 6nal paymeut upon any such
contracts shall Be ct least thirty pr cant ths amount
thereof and the certificate Of such ANAL paynsnt shall
con6rned by the Common Council
Sec. 8. The Comptroller shall keep q record OF all
bonds SO issued, specifying the particular work
count of which the may be issued and AL moneys
collected on account Of any work for the payment Of
which said bonds issued shall Do faithfully applied
as aforesaid and all sums thus received by the Comp
troer for interest from the contracors beyond the
amount paid interest upon the Assessment bonds
contemplated by this ordinance shall be paid into the
sinking fund, pledged for the redemption Of the city
debt
Sec This ordinance shall apply emily TO contracts OF
ten thousand dollars and Contracts involving
expenditure Of ess amount than ten thousand dollars
may be paid by the Comptroller with bonds
1882 in the prescribed by this ordinance only
upon the confirmation Of the assessment by the Com
mon Council And II is also hereby expressy provided
that hereafter, when the Street Commission and Comp
the assessable property s insufficient to provide for
its fun payment BY an assessment made in comph
with the laws Of the state, and the ordn
of the Common Council, II shall BE- the duty Of the
Comptroller to have certified copy Of the valua
ton Of the property fronting the streets
embraced in the ordinance and II the required to
complete the work Ia greater than the which can
be assessed and collected from the property the work
shall not be put under contract but all the facts with
the opinions OF the Street Commissioner and the Comp
the Common Council to the end that the payment Of
all bonds issued under this ordinance for
the payment Of contractors, be amply provided for
by the property benefited by the improvement.
thorize the issue Of bonds upon contracts passed Oct
IL, 1852 and all other ordinances inconsistent with this.
be, and the same are, hereby repealed.
Tae Board adjourned till this afternoon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-29

Vuf AeK1c9a CoGro0po0Ao0ces
Cur % NE1co, Dsc IL, 1854
A~othv Gra~d Scheme q Samts Asas 70 Rsiss ~ WyaS
The Dictator zNr~sas Tss6lcker in Hs~ss Plea.
There never was ruler fertile in sxpsdisats Ter
hing bis private Golfers tbs great military and Ansn
cai genius under whose sway have the insstinAhas
happiness to live. He has, b sure one advantage
over others who have had great itching for ahy
iucre, but who have been restrained from gratifying Il
BY sense Of what due their hish petitions
that IT, neutrality-suspicious. Of the world ON this Point rs
bic him but LITTLE A the phrase goes svsrythinx il
grst that comes to his mill, and to the dsvi viii N
considerations Of dccency, humanity or ssfrsspsot
You have probably not heard Of his new schsus fcr
adding few thousand dollars more to his ilestss.
wealth 1t beats all his former shifts and devices i.
meanness and atrocity. You will be surprised VIXEN
tell you-(ahhough, after all, l do not zee WHY yeu
should)that the Dictator is turning slave dealer "a
traiacker in human desh The story goes here "a
there is every to credit its ac.uracy that for
confederation Of s2O 000 he has authorized his sora
camp Col Jmenes to to Yucatan to vaxs
war against the Indians with view to mako prisoases
who are to be sold TO Messrs Goicura Co.. SnanirR
firm ct Havana for term Of years, at e15 head Ones
introduced into Cuba, they will Of course be rssod 10
heard Of JimeneE has been furnished with money bv
Goicuria Co.. for the equipment of large body OF NJ
to be employed in devastating the Indian villages AMI in
carrying out the object OF this dsgraceful compact In
the meanwhile General de Il Vega, who at present con-
mands the Mexican forces in Yucatsn amuses hunsef
in hanging the wretched Indians fast he can cap-
What think you, after this, Of the man who-if ~
were to regard in serious light the late election re-
turns-it would seem II all Mexico g deghteth 70
difficult find in all history parallel case OF ruler n
whom the qualities Of misplaced ambition paltroorerv
and Unsuitable cupdity more strkingly combined
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-29
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

DEC. 2s-Alderman Ely in the chair. The minutes Of
the last meeting were read and approved.
PETITIONS BILLS REFERRED.
The petition Of R. Livingston Pell and Rebecca Long
for correction bill for conveying prisoners from
the Tombs to the courts in september October and No
vember 1853 $75 bill of Edward Eccleston for copying
ndexes &c, 1928 Of Theodore Hart, $l40; of G. w.
Newcomb $87 IS.
BILLS PAID.
or Henry vandervoort Clerk of the Court OF Oyer ana
Termner for furnishing criminal statistics to the Secre
tary of State, $3.50.
For expenses incurred in refttng the room Of the
Pearl Hose Company SlS5.
SALARIES T1IE CLERKS COUNTY CLERKS cFrICE.
The report Of the committee in favor of raising the
salaries Of the following officers of the County Clerks
office, received and adopted