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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-09-17
From the Boston Post
MAINE ELECTION.

In tile 9th congressional district Fuller tdcm has twice
rs many votes Smith, (whig.)
In the Sd district Dickinson (dem has about 500 over
Farley (whig) as far as heard from.
There is to doubt the election of the six u-
sionsts--Wood, Perry knowlton Benson, Washbun and
Milliken--to Congress.
A. p Morrls majority for governor will not be so large
as has been claimed. In 24O towns
Morrill, 5i,zo9
Paris, (dem. 1854
Reed whig 9,l40
Paris Reed lO,70i Morrill, over all 8, 1916.
The vote of the State in 1858 follows Pilsbury,
(dem,) 36al9i Crosby, (whg,) 27l9l A. r. Morrill,,
1908 Holmes and Others o,O6s The 81 members of the
stood last year IL democrats 20 coalition House
democrats, Ga all Others 81. The opposition had oil
branches of the government and elected United States
senator.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-09-17
SUNDAY MORNING. SEPT. IL. 1854.

Gov Medi of Ohio, reached the city last evening and
is stopping at Wizards Hotel
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28
Execution Of Bohemian

Behenan, the wretched murderer of the
Wickham family, expiatsd his crime on the
gallows, on Friday last. A Correspondent Of
the New York Times, writing from there the
day before, says:
''Last night The culprit madea second at
tempt 10 effect his escape, and would have
probably succeeded in accomplishing his pur-
pose if he had had a little more time. Strange
as i: may appear, although he was shackled
with heavy irons, and handcuffed, yet he man
aged to tear up at least one-half Of his cell
flooring, and 10 remove a large stone from The
bottom of the main wall. In order to deceive
Mr.. Edwards, the ia ilor, he placed his couch
over the aperture he had made. Mr.. Edwards
that something was wrong, and adj
ditlonal precautions were taken 10 foil him in
any future attempt either 10 liberate himself
or commit suicide" 43t.s
\ v = = a
"To.day he was much changed in his con-
duct. He seemed cheerful, and at one period
the aoOr cfhis cell, when a female
prisoner in another part Of the building was
Rory o. More"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28


The trial had been approached by slow sFens.
and with fearful eyes, but,ihe result Jeff but
one course bi the Court % pursue. And in
view Of this being pgobab y his last judicial
act, he would say that, If any legel opportu.
tunity had been presented him ofsettihg aside
the verdict and granting . new trial. he would
have been proud To, do 50. The taking OF a
life Of q fellow man was the saddest OF alldu-
ties, but the stern dictates of The law mast
be obeyed But no good reasons having been
advanced, the Court must proceed 10 its pain
FIJI duty-a duty as painful as the thfobs Of
death itself. sBss.eisRts so
civilian Arrison, il is the sentence OF The
Court that you be taken from hence 10 The
Jail Of Hamilton county, by the Sheriff AVID
therein confined until the ELEVENTH. DAY
OF MAY, 1855, and upon that day, between
the hours Of len o'clock in The morning and
feur O'clock in the afternoon, you be Ia
Ken to the place of execution by the Sheriff,
and be then and there HA&GED BY THE
NECK UNTIL YOU ARE DEAD" aiiW
The prisoner remained firm and composed
while being sentenced, and remained uhdis-
turbed and apparently Indifferent. His broth
er, who stood by his side, trembled from head
10 foot, add burst into tears. f'l
The long delay allowed by the Court be.
lore the execution of the sentence. will give
the prisoner and his friends sufficient lime 10
produce any new evidence, il it exists, that
may tend 10 set aside the verdict. No more
b rrible or revolving muir .er was ever COM
mitted than that of which Viii lam Arrison
has been convicted.-Daily Col.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28
Brigham Youne,s Successor.

How the MOrmons, and especially Gov.
Brigham Yong, will like to have a CArist,an
placed over them as their Chief Executive,
we have yet to learn. That Col. Steptor will
be an official not to be trifed with, no one
who knows him will be apt to question. As
the Washington Union says, he is in lineal
rank a captain of artillery, and who has twice
been b~reveted for gallant and meritorious con.
duct in the battle Of Cerro Gordo and Chapul,
tepec, and is,'of course, well known to the
whole country in that relation. In addition to
this, all who are acquainted with him, either
personally Or in his official capacity, bear les.
timony 10 the dignity and manliness of his
character, his intelligence, his extensive in
formation upon subjects not connected with
his profession, his eminent discretion, and
10 the conscientious and religious temper of his
mind. AL these are qualities which signally
fit him for the delicate and important duty of
OF a Territory so peculiar in its con-
dition and population as Utah.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28

About a year since, the circumstances rela-
tive to a suit brought against VIM. X. Hall, at
that time superintendent OF the Harlem Rail.
road, for a breach Of promise Of marriage and
seduction, by Miss Annie Howard, now Of
Washington, and formerly of this city, were
published and it was subsequently stated
that she had obtained a verdict of $4,000
against him. Since that time he has applied
for the benefit Of the insolvent act, submitted
to the Hudson county N. J. Jail, and recently
obtained q discharge from bis debts, by means
OF which he escapes the penalty, and leaves
the young lady without redress.-Ex.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28
Singular Robbery.

few evenings ago, as Col. j. ". M. BEn.
RIEN, Of Rome, Ca, was riding in the cars to
Augusta, in company with his family. a stran-
ger took a seat beside him, and after some
conversation succeeded in administering to
him chloroform until he became insensible.-
de then cut the buttons off his oyercoat and
extracted from his side pocket a package Of
bills amounting to $780, Not content with
this, he took from the pantaIoons pocket the
Colonies wallet, containing about 81, 900, and
made good his escape. At the last accounts
Col. B. hadlnot recovered from the effects Of
the chloroform.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28
EATON, O., e as. isS4.
EVERYBODY LOOK HERE.

Weare DESTROYS Of extending the circulation
of the Demeerai, and now offer 10 ailnaeesso SUB.
scribers the greatest inducements ever Offered
in this section of the country to obtain cheap
reading. Through the influence Of a person.
al friend in Philadelphia, we are enabled to
offer the following: uA al 4 yf Ir
For three dollars cash. we will send the
Eaton Democrat and either FGeodsys LSadys
Bookfao .'Graham's or Peterson,s Magazines,
jfsondhe fist Of January 1853 to January Isl
Z 1850, 'cneNyear. We only make this unexam-
pied oder, as an inducementt 10 democrats par
9icular.y, toencourage their county paper, and
Nby'way Of Furnishing these whosafe so, fond of
s'eheap reading, an opportunity TO obtain it at
home, BY encouraging their county paper, In
stesdiof sending their money to q distance
Fot three'dollatse cash, I've will also send our
~owu paper and the t'odd Fellows Literary
fCasket," oneyear. Either one OF the publi.
~~cations offered is well worth three dollars, and
by giving eur paper in, we furnish four dol
lars and fifty cents worth, for three dollars
I'VE hope to add 10 our list a few hundred new
subscribers. ALI who desire to avail them.
selves Of this rare opportunity to secure cheap
reading, will haal in their names and money
Immediately, so that We may obtain for them
the January number Of the magazine they Sc.
-lect- lr
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28
The Elephant in Court.

The Elephant was in Circuit Court at Indi
annapolis on Tuesday last. 1t was the case oil
David Hoy VS. the Elephant. by his next best
friends, Robinson and Eldred, the mensgarie
men,. The points in the case were mainly,
that last summer Hoy and family were emigra-
ting West from Ohio, and on the road met the
menagarie, and "saw the elephant" as many
other good people before them had done.-
Hoy's horses became frightened, and tuEbied
wagon, wife, children and goods, down BY
the roadside, into deep mud hole. Damages
were sued for andthree hundred dollars recov-
cred. Robinson and Eldred say the big FELLOW
shall pay it if it takes the last rag in his
trunk.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28

At a meeting Of a msjority Of the membets
lof the Torrent Fire company Of Eatou Ohio,
called Tor The purpose Of electing Eve trustees
end one clerk to serve as incorporate menu
bers, the following proceedings We're hads
On motion Of G. w. Cans, Beniamin F.
Larsh was called to the chair, who thereupon
took the chair and briefly stated the object oil
said meeting.
On motion Of r. S. Cunningham, Warren
M. Campbell was appointed Secretary Of said
meeting
On motion Of J, H. Foos,
Resolred, That the bnembers or this company
now proceed to elect pipd pOce, five members
Of this company TO serve ss incorporates or
trustees and one member as clerk OF said board
of trustees end ihereupon L. II. McCabe, w.
H. H. Il. Minor, John p. Acton, John Neal,
and Jacob Foos were duly elected said trus-
tees aud H. B. V~anansdal Clerk.
On motion OF ]. H. Zoos,
Resolred, Tha, this company be called The
Torrent Fire company Of Baton Ohio. va
BENJAMIN F. LARSH, PRESIDENT.
w. M. CAMPBELL, Sec'y. fNf'
/ certify the above TO be a correct copy of
the proceedings had at said meeting on the
evening of said 18th day OF December 1854.
WARREN M. CAMPBELE, Sec'y.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28
Greal. Robbery.
The Cleveland Leader Of the 18th ult saws

The Cleveland Leader Of the 10th ult says:
"S. A. Gillet, banker, Portsmouth, Ohio,
was robbed at Crestline on Saturday night Of
S6,4SO, which he had in a carpet bag. He
had on his person $50 900, including that con-
aimed in the carpet-bag. Mr.. G. stood alone,
near the cars, with the carpet-bsg between
has feet,r hen he was attacked by two williams.
One OF them struck At him, and in attempting
TO ward off u Q blow, he received a slight cut
in the arm from Q bowie-knife, in the hands
Of The robber. The other stoundrel seized
the carpet bag, and both disappeared in the
dark. IT is thought that these Two fellows,
aware that Mr.. G. had in bis possession!a
large amount of money, followed him from
Portsmouth, as it was evident they were pre-.
pared for ROBBERY.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28
villiaaous Outrage.

At GilbertSville, Otsego county, N. Y, on
Sunday night last, a girl Of fourteen years had
been attending an evening meeting, aud left
before the services closed to prepare the house
forthe reception Of the family and other friends.
On leaving the place Of meeting, she was fol-
lowed by some fend in human shape, who
went into the house after her aud threatened
TO cut her Notwithstanding knife at the same
lin unless she complied with bis demand.
Through fright she tainted, and while in that
condition he committed a brutal Outrage upon
her person. On the approach Of the family
the william fed.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28
NE Marths washinetonians

We have had the intelligence of Capt.
Cu&HIss's soquittal of the charge Of murder,
in the burning Of The Martha Washingtsn, and
Of Ie-arest immed lately after his release, on
a charge or arson. A letter to the Cleveland
Herald, written at Helena on The lib, before
the verdict 10 the Murder charge, was anuoun
ced, mentions other dark features IN this sim
gulsr affair, but whether truth or fancy, we
know not. The letter says in order to sus-
tain the charge according to the Indictment, it
was necessary to have CuPP, who was on
board the boat, whose son in law, daughter
and two children found q watery grave. Re.
port says he was shot about four weeks ago,
but by whom, or under what circumstances
not yet known. Ii now becomes necessary to
prove the death. A messenger has. gone l45
miles for the proof. The letter goes on to say
that new testimony has been disclosed of a
damning nature, as follows; One witness
swears that Capt. Consumes told him that
was hired 10 burn the boat. Several
Of the prisoners had told him that several Of
the boxes on board the boat were filled with
saturated paper, in order to make sure work.
Another witness ~testifes that he, at. the re-
quest of the prisoners, filed Two boxes with
leather shavings, and saw another individual
fill six more, which were shipped on board
and marked "Klpp Boots" with a diamond
G, and other things of the same nature. 1t is
not a little strange, however, that after so
much labor in hunting up testimony; after so
trials, and after so thorough a sitting
as the case has had, never till nov was this
neU testimony brought out2-Cin. Emo.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28
American ala to- Rusaia.

Almost every vessel that sails for Europe
from this country takes over Americans who
90 to join the army. and fortunes Of Nicholas
The Baltic, the last steamer, took Mr.. Rose
welt, a prominent lawyer Of New York, who,
besides going on an enterprise to dispose OF a
most fatal war missile 10 the Russian Autocr t.
is also to take the post of a general in the
grand army. Besides him, there ale other
prominent men to follow, and they are so far
in the secret of the Russians as to say publicly
it is the intention of the czar, in the
spring, to open the campaign on the most for
midabIe foundation, and 10 carry the war into
Great Britain itself! So far. however bloody
the contest, it is scarcely to be doubted that
the war has just begun 'N" pt.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28
MARRIED.

On Thursday The 25th inst. nv Rev Ioj,n
MARQUIS. Mr.. JAMrs Nor ,rr 70 Mes $500
PoYsEa, both . fPrebla a.. -
On the same day. Nv the s.,. NJ, p.uu.
ScnRE'NER, to Miss AMANDA M. WEISS, both of
Eaton.
rPAccomnonvino tha .h,ro
Iana'"r"m .no 'e no'ice' canea
der's best, for which the ne wIv weadea counls
have the hest wishes Of m. p,;,,., f,a,.,.:,,,
IN Inc Democ,at of;ce u, ,oaa ~, 3
,e,,untedI hannno..
n,odnoa q. a;a go ea',suuas
$500 p"o "eSer % r.
~
On SUNDAY the nth day of December, by Rev.
preble county, 10 Mrs. ANN NJ NM O of IN u
rzt- Ma, 49,, H,p
W D touuie up sta'rs ana tote
aown that oid Machine. Our lSheriff's been
rN" . oDn,"a"-aea US 70 notice thefact,
oy sending q laundering big cake, Zone ofLanius
4 Degroot's bestD Put on q little Hummin, -b;rd
oil and let her spinq Now ,,,r, ~. All. 49,,
the gudgeon's creased. Let.r went.
Now Johns done rigtt-the world r,ay starr
And say things, foolish wise or witty,
ME- VIA -. sna.-se ; got a wife 3p.,l
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28
Brakeman Frozen to Death on the Hudson riy.
or Railroad. 1a0a n

The train on the Hudson River Railroad,
which lefl Albany at7 O'Clock Sunday even.
ing, did not arrive here till a late hour yes
to-day morning, owing 10 the depth Of snow
on The track.
The ex%Reriences ofthis train on the journey
are said 10 have been Of The most trying kind.
When about half way to Hudson, the snow
was 30 deep that the conductor was obliged 10
sead back to Albany for o SNOW -plow. Ii &
said that In some places the snow was piled
upon the track eight feet deep. While The
train was waiting at this point, the suferines
otthe passengers from cold are represented 70
nave been severe in The extreme. The train
was literally embedded in the snow, With q
piercing cold wind from the northwest.
One Of the brakemen, named John Doyle,
YVES frozen 20 death. Two or the passengers
were sls2 badly ffpstsbitteu.. Nsp York
ftI8H0s1sb 5ialff tlH ktcWsY 4 f4ae a, s4llb
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28
Conclusion of the Arrison Trial.
MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL ovERRuIED.
STATEMENT of the PRISONER.
TIE SENTENCE OF DEATH.


AT the conclusion Of the argument for \ nev
triaf advanced by the prisoners COUNSEL
Judge Finn took the case under advisemen
until Saturday morning. Mr.. Pruden, on the
part of the State having declined TO reply.-
AT half past 10 O'Clock, his Honor took hv
seat upon The bench, and proceeded to revieN
the argument. He referred fl it as presented
by the counsel for the defense on his three
several points /. That new testimony could
be produced in relation TO the identity, as fur.
ther set forth in the affidavit Of Mr.. CARROTS.
the turnkey of the Jail. @. That the Jury had
returned verdict contrary to the ruling OF
Court. 3. That the verdict was contrary tc
the evidence.
His honor, in reviewing the case and the ar.
gument for a new trial, spoke of the fairness
and full opportunities presented for q full and
impartial investigation offered by the Slate,
and oil the time consumed, which, though il
was lengthy, was not as all too much; and
concluded by remarking that he had in face OF
pc ular feeling, twice admitted error in The
hndlng OF a jury impanneled TO try cases OF
murder In the first degree, and overruled YER
diets. His conscience andh his heart, fortified
by his understanding of the law, had sustained
him; and now, perhaps pronouncing the last
decision called for lin in his present official
capacity, he was still surrounded and sustain
ed by the same honest convictions and iudp.
ment that had heretofore been his guide.
Mr.. Dickson gave notice that exceptions
would be made to the ruling OF the court.
Judge Finn said that, until Monday 10
o'clock, the Court would be in readiness to
entertain the exceptions made by counsel,
and hoped they would make them as full and
perfect asposslble.
VIM. Arrson, the defendant, was then
placed in front Of the bar and commanded to
stand up.
judge Finn then proceeded 10 address The
prisoner as follows
William Arrison, you were indicted BY the
Grand Jury, under the first section Of the
Crimes Act, for the murder of Isaac Allison
The case was submitted 10 a Jury OF YOUR
countrymen. and after a patient deliberatjon.
this verdict was rendered. THE clerk then
read the verdict. Have you anything 10 saw
why the court should not now proceed to sen.
your"
The prisoner replied
"There are some things | feel need 10 be
said, but whether they would avail me nov.
say. 1 fondly hoped to get a new ri /
IN order to have time to prove my Innocence.
presume it is not the intention in this, Ham.
county, 10 put q man to death wi,bou,
5lyirg him time TO prove his innocence, al
though II IS almost the same thing as death to
be confined in the Jail. Time 10 the guilty.
only goes 70 confirm their guilt. i am con6-
lent that i'll had time, there are things fiat
,onid De Drought to light that would prove my
- - =. LN..s - . La.LH . 81 -
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28
Elopement Of a Married Woman in Virginia.

We have already given a brief account OF
an elopement case, copied from one of the
Petersburg papers. The cypress contains fur
Their particulars, from which We learn that tie
lady in question is a small, neat figure, eyes
large and beamlng, not very conversational,
although her lips are plump and pouting. She
was educated at a boarding school in N. Y,
and up to very recently resided with her hus-
band, IAN elderly man, many years her s%enior,)
between two lines OF railroad diverging from
Petersburg. Her paramour, a gallant young
kentuckian, with eyes that speak and tongue
that perSuades, studied medicine in New York,
and there became acquainted with her, which
acquaintance was renewed not long since in
Richmond. The husband OF the lady fol-
lowed the runaways TO Washington, where he
found his wite's name entered upon one of
the hote registers, and he naturally determin.
ed 10 put up at that house. On going to the
dining room he discovered his runa way half
quietly indulging in creature comforts, but
there was no gentleman within some distance
of her. A handsome looking young gentle
man, however, took his seat near the good
man, and was most civilly attentive TO him
TILL dinner was over. As the ladies retired
Inc deserted husband tapped his wife on the
ohouAuo', ooyiHe, nat are you uOlng mere,
Mrs. PIT The lady started, but with much
self contdence answered, "pve come TO see
what they do in Congress. What are you do
ing here, Mr.. -" 81 reckon I've come
also to see what they do in Congress-" replied
the husband. They retired TO the chamber,
and although the husband had a good revolver
IN his pocket and a hickory stick in his hand,
there was no sign Of any male thing besides
himself in that room. They are 10 return to-
ward their abode, and we understa nd matters
are TO De at once drawn up for a divorce a
ct thora! While the re. united couple
were talking, it seems that The attentive young
gent, who was no other than the gay Ken
tuoklan, paid his W bill, and made tracks
before any cat could get out of the bag /! All
that our readers now desire is to know the
These will be out some day or other
.a9 1ag Richmond Dispatch.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28

urNext week the time for which we con
Ntracted tofurnish the s.Life Boat, subscribers
with the " Democrat will expire. We will be
glad to Continue sending our paper 10 all such,
and shall do so, unless otherwise ordered
persons who have been receiving the ssDem-
+ocrat'' for the last three months in lieu of the
-''Liie Boat and who wish the "Democraf'
discontinued wall please give us notice to
that effect. We give this timely hint to
avoid trouble and havea perfect understand.
Sng with all our readers.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28
DISTRESSING accident to ayoung Lady,
APhiladelphia paper says, IA WI

"a painful accident occurred on Friday on
the Norrisiowp failroad, at the FalPs station.
isabella, eldest daughter Of The late Richard
Penn Snith, % attempting 70 jump ont of The
cars beicte they sipppeI slipped aud ieII.-
Both her lower limbs we're thrown under tbe
wheels. she attempted to draw herself under
the eafsfo save Iherseff from the wheels, but
had only time to withdrew one lex. slLe,
wheels passed over the other Just below the
knee cfSshIAe " sothatsfhsre is6op ossilf Nv
pf ssving il. The limb has been s~tnputnadgs
SIS ~ 10 fsgnd af3 Il 8fe{s s{s -ynt oT-..
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28

1T A German living near waterloo, Ill,
who had 80 maltreated his wife that she had
gone to q house Of a married daughter, last
week wentlto the house of the latter, probs-
ply to murder his wife, but made a fatal mis-
take and killed the daughter. Knocking at
the door, in the dark, the daughter opened it,
and was Immediately seized and stabbed IA
tally four times in the breast.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28
"A New Arrangement.

We see il 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. vii
receive the thanks of ever, letter writer in
the country. The rule is that no letter shall,
-atteI the LIST of January next, be mailed un.
less prepaid.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28

IT0ur friend CusrNcHAM has on hand a nice
lot, o. articles suitable for holyday occasion
besides almost everything in the grocery line
for family use. Give him a call.
GfAt a late term of the United States Dis.
trict Court for Maryland, Chief Justice Taney
decided that, nnder the new Constitution Of
that State, no Interest higher than SIX per
cent. can be charged and legally collec,ed.-
If more is charged principle and interest are
both lost. 40 1n6 yI!3ta1 eni.h. nggti ll9l
euour friend CHAxBERs has provided him
sell with q choice assortment OF articles 10
bis line suitable for holiday presents, and our
Eeaaegs5who wish gifts for their friends, can.
not,fad O better or more desirable place to
make purchases than at Chambers. Remem-
Der that
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28

aid TWe are gratifed when any Of our con-
'temporaties exttact q two column article
'ftom our paper, and creditstt "Erchange.n It
is a very nice way of stealng.