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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-06-28

nE BOWS REVIEW for msy.
~ Frank Lcsli.'s Gazette for May.
/ The nsa aud Paris, by Julie Dc Margseriuss.
The o'Dahery Papers, by the late Wa. Maginn 2 yois
| MeEiigsu's American Debaier.
Mays fVANCk TAfIoN'
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-06-28

ANTHONY, yc. sos arandssay, New York, man
e. uorer Of dsgneueotype apparatus, nnesngs, psesrys
OF plates ehemicaia, mIey flames and
caoype chemicals pictures and mate
rials Of Description
supplied with materials for manufacturing easrs
Harsons celebrated ALSO Nogiander shfa
slwAys on hand.
31s broadway, June II, 1854.
June I'D
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12
A Distressing Case-Abstraction Of Letters
from the Postofice.

Yesterday afternoon United States Marsha
II. II. Robinson arrested, on the %afilavil oil
the energetic United States Mail Agent, w.
J. b rown, of Indianapolis, q young man oil
this city, named William G. Gano, upon the
charge Of abSlracting from the Postoaice let
tiers addressed to other citizens.
Mr.. Gano is q young man of family, and
most respectfully connected. lie mas hereto.
fore borne an excellent character, amt was
engaged in The off :e of the Masonic Mirror,
edited and conducted by his fa,her-in- law,
Mr.. Moore, and was intrusted with the open.
ing Of letters containing remitianeeS. For
several ears complaints have been made at
the PoSlofhce, and through the columns Of the
Mirror, that letters had been distracted con
tanning money, and many persons inithe Post
office have been suspected as The guilty perpe-
traitors OF the lorcenieS, but no traces discov.
cred until recently.
For some time past, Mr.. Ernst, bookseller,
on Main street, has missed letters, and he ero-
ployed means 10 detect the culprit.
A decoy letter was thrown in his box by
Mr.. Brown, and in a few minutes afterwards
1t is alleged that Gano called for it, and OBJ.
tanned it. Mr.. Ernst for ONE time pu blished
the M rr0r, and thus established a familiar
connection with his own business and that Of
the Mirror. In this way young Gano proba-
bly, became tempted 10 try his luck in appro.
what did not belong 10 him. The
prisoner was taken before US. Commissioner
P%endery, and the hearing of his case was con
tinued until two O'Clock this afternoon. We
merely hope that the unfortunate young
man will be enabled to prove his Innocence
Of the charges a~lledged against him.--Cin.
Eng. 9Th.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12
The Unfortunate Ericsson Inyentior,

The Ericsson experiment is atan end. The
invention is conceded 10 be a failure, and poor
Ericsson is a ruined man. He has spent his
fortune in building his calorie ship, and in The
experiments he has made on the vessel. lie
has done more, he has spent all his wife's for
tune, which was great, and she too is beg
CARED. But the worst Of all is that it has led
TO such recrimlnation and alienation that they
have separated, never TO be united again per.
haps. Had he been successful. his name
would have been enrolled with that Of Co
lumbus, Newton, Fulton, and othe. men of
illustrious renown. Buthe has failed he has
lost his all ; he has introduced ruin into a
once loving and happy home and the world
coldly looks on, and says 81 told you So."-
Boston Journal.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12
Green, the Murderer and suic;da

The Chicago Democrat is publishing in
chapters the life Of Green, the banker, who
murdered his wife and then committed suicide
to escape the gallows. He must have been
one ofthe worst Of men, if half that is rela-
ted Of him is true. One incident in his ca
reer shows that he was excessively cruel. It
is thus told: Green's dog, it seems, was
fond of sucking eggs, TO cure which propensi-
tX'' his owner put a ho,-boiled egg in the ami
maps mouth, and, Slipping a moose on Tvs head
tied the jaws firmly together. When the dog
was set free it was found that the animals
had been burned through, and the pal
ate had been burnt 10 the bone.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12
Another Of the Gang Arrested.

Another member of the gang OF counterfeit
erS IN this section of the tale was arrested by
Deputy Marshall P. B, Smith, Of Mansfield,
on Friday, the 2Sd ult., near Gallon, in Nor
row county, named Jacob aterhouse, for
making and passing counterfeit gold coin. He
had some OF The base coin about his person,
and some was found in two different pieces in
bis house. Mr.. Smith has had lis eye on him
70: some lime, and when he had all The "6x-
lngs' ready for him, nabbed him. He is a
desperate fellow and an old hand at the BUSH
ness, having been arrested before on several
occasions, but succeeded in escaping The
clutches Of the law. When arrested he was
under an arrest by a States warrant for a
State crime.-RfchLand Shield md Rnnner.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12
AnAfraY.

We learn from Mr.. David Braden that . man
was killed ohe-and- a half miles north Of Dan.
vile, 10 this State, yesterday, about twelve
O'clock. A dispute ar Sc betweena Mr.. Ar
mold and Mr.. Chord about some land, when q
regular fight ensued, and Mr.. Arnold drew q
pistol anu shot Chord through the heart. caus-
ing death instantly. After Chord was shot.
he drew a pistol and fred upon Mr.. Aroold,
but missed his mark. There were some four
or FIVE engaged in the ARRAY. We also leara
Mr.. Chord, before receiving the shot, fractur-
ed Arnold,s skull. Two of the parties enga-
ged 10 the ARRAY were arrested. ~ Indianapolis
Sentinel, 4R inst.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12
e%HLLLICoTHR.

DAYTON, NEW Rl0tiMOND.
MEDINA, TOLEDO. SANDUSKY,
HAMILTON. CINCINNATI, FREMONT.
These places gave large Know, Nothinssma.
%jorities last fall. In Columbus and Cleys- ,
Innd the bigoted and proscripiivs order only
succeeded by msOger mpjorites. The Dem
ocralic ship has rightedbp aud we have every
indication that We will politically uweep the
State in October nes,i Speaking ofthe re-
suit of the election in Dayton, the Empire
says ~
''rhe result Of the election in this city yes
terday proves the truth OF what we have ell
. long commended for shat the people can, if
They will, defeat The Know Nothings at tvery
election The vote yesterday proved another
declaration which We recently made-'that
The bottom had been knocked OUT Of The Know
Nothing Kettle, and ttatthe institution was,
at least in Montgomery county, virtually dead
We presume that all will now agree with VI
on this question. Byreference 10 the returns
it will be seen that Know-Nothingism has
been badly be0ten in Dayt n. When the
know-Nolhing vote Of last fall is compared
with the vote of the Jep who snccl edrd yes.
terGoy, the conviction cannoi be resisted, that
the order has met with a d ~Cisive, humilia.
ting defeat in every ward in the city. The
exceeding mesgeInesS Of The Know-Nothing
majori.ies fully indicate The Jitnble condition
OF the organization, and we now predict, with
the certainty which unmistnkable signs in.
spires, that a Know Nothing ticket, as such.
will never be offered 10 the people Of Dayton e
again u'
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12
E,traordinarr ps.th trem H~yarophOSia.


MI A Rodgers, Of Franklin, Ohio, died Of
'hydrophObia last week. II appears be was
bit by . mad dog some thiIty years ago, from
The effects ofShieh he recovered, although At
Irregular intefSsls he fehb peculiar and I'M
pleasant sensation. Being a man Of powerful
physical frame, we Ching nearly two bundled
pounds, it is pIobable that the strength OF his
constitution kept the effects Of The virus in
his system subdueds IoG Ute 18th Of J January,
however, a small, h .lf-starved dog bit him on
The hand, wheu he instantly remarked TO his
wife that he never felt such a pain. Itseemed
10 thrill his system like an electric SHOCK
Nothing further however. occurred at that
particular time beyond q very severe headache
and a slight nervous fever. The Dayton Ga.
zette says 5e.,
"The same dog was known TO have bitten
several hogs, but not unit! the hogs became
rabid, which was several weeks after, was
The dog supposed 10 have been mad. When
Mr.. Rodgers became acquainted with these
facts, he at once felt that, under his peculiar
situation, with the virus Of a former bite in
his system, his case was a hopeless one, and
Immediately set + bout closing up his business
and made his will, communicating his appre-
tensions 10 no person, not even his family
He enjoyed usual health up to the Wednesday
before his death, when the symptoms Of hy-
drophobia began 10 manifest themselves,
causing him, however, no serious incohye-
nience untilFriday morning, when,on attempt
ing 10 wash his hands and face he found him
self unable 10 get his hands into the wa:er.-
He ate but little breakfast, and in q sh ri
time went 10 bed. About 12 O'clock Friday
night he was seized with a most fear full spasm
which lasted for some time. T.
After the spasm apassed or he became quite
calm, and cOnrersed almost incessantly, and
assured his friends that he would not harm
them in any way. His mex, spaSm was on
Saturday morning, and more violent than the
former. Tie last spasm seemed 10 wreck
the sufferer with the most excruciating agony
and was dreadful in the extreme, even 10
witness. During all his suferings 10 the very
moment of his. death he was conscious of his
condition, perfectly rational in all respects,
and seemed 10 take particular care TO harm no
one during his raving fits although he was in
no way secured, and in the same room with
his friends and attendants. 1t is certainly
contrary TO usual experience that the virus
should remain so long in the system, and give
no more decided man iIeStations Of its pres.
ence. But the case, thougha remarkable one
is by means an isolated one.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12
Melancholy Accident at the town Of Progress
Glass Factory Blown Downright Per.
sons Killed. 49,
sons Kill

-H. wa -H. ~ q
We aie panied 10 record o melancholy acct.
dent which took place yesterday morn ing ~
The tow Of Progress, on the Rancocas Creek,
about ten miles above Camden. Tie large
and extensive glass factory Of Mr.. Julius KEEL.
ter a Frencbman, was blown down, and over
twenty persons buried inthe ruins. The new ~
OF the calamity soon collected the residents Of
Progress, and they proceeded with all possible
d!Spath 10 The rescue OF The wounded, aud tho
removal OF the dead from the ruins. Eight
dead bodies were taken out, and several OH.
ers Who were believed TO be fatally iniure 49,
The factory building was constructed OF brick
with eighteen inch walls, and was considered
sufhc iently substantial for all purposes. II
occupied space Of one hundred and twenty
five feet by forty Two feet, and was thirty feet
high, with q ale roof. The loss is very
heavy, for besides The building there was a
quantity Of lass ware and the lools Of tho
Norkmen. p s
This manu- ac,ory has been in opera;ion
about eighl weeks, and has thus far turned out
nothing bu! hollow glassware. Only a single
furnace was. in operation, although extensive
arrangements had been made for working sew
eral other furnaces. BY the accident about
persons will be thrown out of EN-.
%ployment. The building, we are informt d, 10
a total wreck, having been crushed 10 the
by tn. force oflhe wind.
A gentleman who was in the vicinity at the
Ii me the acei tent occurred, states thst tbs
la'ee front doors OF The building was open.
witch, no doubt caused the accident, as the
ind was enabled to sweep though the build.
ing with the greatest yioience.-PhiAduipAiu
AprH3.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12
A Correction.


1t will be remembered that we published
asst week, an article from the Wayne County
Democrat, purporting 10 be a decision f. udge
Barley in relation 10 the jurisdiction Of tho
Probate Court. 1t turns out III 1T that decis-
ION was misinterpretedj we, therefore, publish
The following from the Mansfield Banner, SET
ting the matter right:
We ore authorized by Judge Barley himself
to say, that the Gb~ve is wholly incorrect, and
that he made no such decisions as those above
stated 1t might he wei! that some little eau.
ton should be used by editors in giving publ.
cation lothe loose and Irresponsible statements
OF partizons, and lawyers who have failed in
their cases.
II is true, that Slibbs and The other pc :son
were discharged on a writ Of Habe as Corpus,
and upon the following grounds. ~
LIST. That the judicial power OF the Probate
Court is expressly defined and limited by STAT
ute; and that in the exercise Of criminal jufis-
dictlon, he must strictly follow his staIuary
Cd. That all process and orders OF the
Probate Court TO an officer in execution Of ito
Judgment and sen;ence must be in writing and
under The seal OF the Court. ~ls'
Sd. That the Probate Court cannot i'm
prison o man on a mere uerbH order; and that
a warrant Of commitment; after sentence, for
criminal fence, issued NY tie Probate , our,
must be in writing and unier seal OF The court
and plainly and clearly Get out the criminal
charge as required by the statute.
4th. That tie proceedings Of the Probste
Court Of violations Of the law TO RESTRAIN abu-
SEES in The ira fic in intoxicating liquors, must
show upon their face, that the criminal charge
was substantially and legally made; aud, Cha.
The Judicial actiun' of the court was in sub.
stance al least, in conformity with The essen.
requirements Of The law.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12

Parks the Murderer.

Parks, the mu.derer, has been convicted the
second time-the first at Akron, Ohio, the
second a: Cleveland, where The case was car
fled by a change OF venire, a new trial having
been granted. The Cleveland Herald, in
speaking of the rendition of The verdict, says:
"The prisoner moved not muscle, and the
foial word fell upon him like lea upon triple
steele. The judge thanked the Jury for their
patience and their faithiulness in the discharge
OF their duties and The court adjourned. One
OF the Jury shook hands with Parks, and The
prisoner with q dry eye'conversed some time
"ith The jhrors, whose feelings were beyo
and whose Tears testified TO the terri.
PIE tnol Suffered in pronouncing condemna.
lion upon The guilty man."
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12

pThe ge nlleman al New Paris and also
the one at LewiSburg, who had a number Of
our Gift Enterprise Tickets will please re-
turn them or the money for themif Sold
Their unnccountable delay has placed us in
an unpleasant position. Some others have
cash on hands for tickets sold which they. will
remit Immediately anc oblige US.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12

1--WE must crave the indulgence OF our
readers yet this once more. We expect to
have regained our usual health in a few days.
It were as much as some could do TO write ed
itorial in health, and 10 expect any person 10
do so in sickness. would be imposing o bur
then too intolerable 10 be borne.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12
Posr OFFIcE. DErARrMENr.

Appointment Office, March o., 1855. s.
Sir Your letter of the ooh instant is re-
ceiyed. In answer, | am directed by the
Postmaster General 10 inform you
l.. The act Of the Sd March, 1856, making
no provision for unpaid letters 10 places with
in The United States, on the same or day fol-
lowing any such unpaid letter or letters being
put into a post Office, the postmaster thereof
will post up conspicuously in his Office 0 list
OF The same, stating that they are held for
postage. If mol attended 20 such letters must
be returned 10 the dead-letter office.
2. Letters part paid should be despatched,
charged with the additional postage due al 1.-THE
prepaid rate, according 10 distance establish
ed by said act, except where the omission 10
pay The correct amount is known 10 have been
Intentional, when they should be Treated The
same as letters wholly unpaid.
3. 1t is proper 10 forward q letter, when re-
queSted in writing. When forwarded, no ad-
ditlonal postage should be charged if the lei
ter, contrary 10 its address, has been missent.
If it has been sent according to its address,
and then forworded, it must be charged with
additional postage q; ihe prepaid rate, accord.
ing TO distance, established by act Of March 3,
1856. aforesaid.
4. Ship letters, as they cannot be prepaid,
aud are not supposed TO be embraced in The
new act, will continue 10 be despatched agree
ably TO the provisions OF the fifteenth section
Of act of March 3, 1855.
am respectfully, your obi s%ery't,
H0RArI0 KING,
First Assistant Postmaster General.
ISAAC V. FOWLER, Postmaster.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12

DBalPs Gallery, No. 10 Fifth. street, is
now one of the best patronized establishments
in Cincinnati. This is owing TO the great ex-
%celIence of his Pictures, it being generally
conceded that in accuracy or beauty they can.
not be excelled. He takes pictures on the
Young American plan. Patronize him.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12

0JSome rich Developments ale said 10 have
recently been made relative to the manage.
ment Of The Poor House for the last several
years. The people of the county should be
made acquainted with them, and we propose
to publish them in whole or in part, so soon
as we can get them authoritatiyelY.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12

GWe have a word to whisper in the ears
ofour Gig ut hundred SUI scribers. Dom; you,
nor any of you, purchase goods nor anything
else from those who do not advertise in the
Democrat or len 10 one, you will be deceived.
Those W no do not'seek your custom, by offer.
ing the usual invitation through the paper you
read, are content 10 take you in when you
offer yourselves willing victims. Those who
advertise in our columns pre- among the best
and most reliable business men and if you
WISH TO be secure from sharper operations
purchase of none others. Remember Gan
ounce of preventative is worth a pound of
cure"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12

D'The tall piles OF Colicos which don't
know how 10 fade-the beautiful Prin sizing
hams, Lawns, &C., which STEPHENS & Co.,
purchased for their numerous friends and Gus
toners, are fast disappe oring from the shelves.
A crowd Of delighted customers pass out con-
stantlY, while an eager throng seek admittance
20 secure q share of the cheap goods.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12

D7QUNN 4 BANFILL have a large stock OF
Miscellaneous, Historical, School and other
Books, besides Wall Paper, Perfumery and
Fancy articles which they are selling at very
low prices. Everybody in need of any thing
in their line will find it advantageous 10 give
them q call.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12

O-We notice by the Denton md. Journa,
hat The Grand Jury Of Carolina County have
reported that they have examined into the
matter Of the hanging of David Thomas, a
negro, convicted Of murder, and sentenced to
the Penitentiary in October last, in that coun
~, but have been unable 10 identity any Of
he parties engaged in the mob sufficiently 10
INSURE conviction. They characterize the
sffair, however as a cold blooded murder. :
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12

UDid you say, reader, that you had an
aching grinder? Well, 60 at once 10 MER RI
DiTn and he'll relieve you upon the most i'm.
proved and scientific plan. If you have been
cumming ii for years, he'll put in your jaws a
set Of artificial teeth, beautiful, durable ond
Serviceable. ga word to the wise is stuff.
nianH
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12

MA correspondent of the New York Post,
discloses a fact not known even 10 many :ol
Mr.. Webesler's most intimate friends, that be
was once challenged by John Randolph. Mr..
Webster declined, but the correspondence
which passed between the parties. Mt. Ben
ton acting os the friend Of Randolph, appears
to have been highly creditable to the challen-
ged party.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12
We cannot contemplate affairs as at present

We cannot contemplate affairs as at present
demonstrated. wilhoutth most fearful sppre,
tensions. We are American by birth, end
al. our feelings and aspirations are for the
81 ny Of our nation and the perpetuaiion Of
our institutions, but, notwithstanding our
~preiudices, We fear for the consequences
should matters continue in the channel in
which they are now so rapidly prosressing.-
With shame and modification, we confess
that, in their selections for office, by those
calling themse Ives true Americans, men have
not been chosen because of their high moral
reputation and unblemiShed character, nor for
their towering intellect and superior talents
and qualifications, but, in too many instan-
ces, the old political hacks, who were cast of
as rotten ~funguses from the old parties, COW
cred with the leprosy Of all kinds Of political
villainy, whose foul presence is contagion and
whose touch is death, have been taken up
and elected TO Office with a shout and a hur-
rah Such results must humble The pride,
and cause the blush 10 crimson the cheek of
every true American who adores his country
and her institutions.
We are an American and freeman, and
as such, aud as a public journalist, must speak
the thoughts of our heart, though for SO doing,
the inquisition be put into requisition, and
our head roll at our feet While unde, the
protecting banner OF the stars and stripes, We
fear no evil, and as that glorious banner flut-
tiers in the breeze, a beacon star 10 the op.
pressed and down-trodden Of the earth, in
holy alteration We look upon il, as the snake
bitten ~Israelits did upon the brazen serpent in
the wilderness, and say, "May God forsake
us, when we forSake thee !' With a love of
country above that of every thing else, and a
desire 10 do unto all men as we would that
they should do unto us under similar circum-
stances, we shall pursue that course which
Seemeth most conducive 10 the good Of Amer
lea aud her institutions, and respond in senti-
ment 10 the Poet when he sang:
"Land of the Pilgrims pride,
Land where our fathers died,
From every mountain side,
Let Freedom ring"
We may be accused Of being a Know Moth
ing or a Sauck Nieht, or anything else, but
that matters little or nothing. We wish TO
nci and feel as every American shosld, regard
less Of the name by which he is known, and
at all times, under circumstances. and
upon all occasions, prove that American with
us, is no sounding brass nor tinkling cymbal.
We desire at all times to prove our love of
country and institutions, by our actions, and if
ever occasion requires, be prepared at a mo-
menl's warning to
Strike for the green graves of our sires,
Strike for our Affairs and our fires.
Strike till the last armed foe expires,
God and our Natire Land"
|
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12

OThe low rates at which CAMPBELL &
BRASIER sell new Goods, are perfectly aston
ishing, us all will bear witness who have ex-
amined their immense assortment and learned
prices. Go aud satisfy youreeIyes.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12

TOscAR & WILLIAM MINOR have a luxuri-
Gus stock of fashionable goods on hand, larger,
prettier and cheaper than they ever had at any
former period, all OF which they will sell al
astonishing low rates 10 old and new custo-
mers. Remember that, will YOU
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12

STOLE A WIpE.-A young man OF The name
II Oliver Mclaughlin eloped last week with
he wife OF MI. Crawford, residing at Wa
'erly, q few miles west of Franklin, Ind, on
ne Marlinsville and Franklin Plank Road
fhe Jeterson'an says: "Stealing wives IS be-
coming quite common. We suppose that our
'oung gents are much taken with the idea OF
'etung wives who have seen service. Woman
indispensable TO mans bappiness-but ior',
what frail creatures they are p