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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-10-27

LA 1..ssssz.ss..ss:::s:s- AND VIRGINIA STATE AG
--1----RICULTURAL FAIRS. 1856
RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG RAILROAD
REDUCTION OF FARE;-To render me utmost IA
ilites to visitors to the above Fairs tickets will be
issued at the Ticket Office in Richmond, Monday I'D
Tuesday sd Wednesday 2ith, Thursday 18th. and
Friday 18th OF October, at ) rs with the privilege
of returning free at any time previous to the LIST
November.
Tickets will be issued at Petersburg commencing
on Tuesday, Esd of October and each day thereafter
until the ID of November, with the privilege of
turning free at any time until the 9Th of November,
inclusive.
rive way passengers the privilege as those going
from Richmond Petersburg.
t- Stock and other articles intended for exhibition
at the Fairs will be charged the gular of freight
going to the Fair with the privilege of being returned
free if in the possession of the same owners at the
time. THUS DODAMEAD, SopI .
Office r & p R. R. Oct. T. II
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-10-27
MECHANICAL.

GUNS, PIT TOL >, Nc.-I
3 have just received from the North,
large and well selected assortment Of
ASaAAAf7k Double and Single GUNS, COLTS
FIVE SHOOTERS, Aliens Revolvers, Rifles, single
and double Pistols Ely and other Percussion Caps,
Wads, English and American Powder, Canes Fishing
Tackle, &C., &c,
/ am also prepared to RE-STOCK, MEND and
REPAIR GUNS, PISTOLS, &c. The public are
invited to call at THOS. w. TIGNORS,
se24-3m Main st. between 18th and 18th Sta
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-10-27

As.a FOX RENT-.-A most desirable pri-
EH;: residence, Franklin between Sd and 4tl
EEL sts., with every convenience and in good order.
Win he vacated January next, when possession may
be had DC S6-3t TAYLOR & WILLIAMS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-10-27

DUaK HONE Dl- iTcjaS l. 'tsIAiS0fS''
i % Is
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-11-01
To those Indebted.

We don't feel like saying much more ia
those who are indebted 10 US for two, three
fosr and FIVE years subscription to the "Eaton
Democrat" for We have long ago despaired Of
. common newspaper dun moving their plea
yuneSouls or penetrating their adamant hearts.
But il they tht'k there is no 49, they can
go on a little longer, and perhaps we will be
able to convince som of them OF the fact Of
there being a day Of retribution. We intend
10 q few weeks to make out q Black List, and
publish it, OF all those indebted for more than
toO years subscription, of which there is q
goodly number on our books. Those who have
Q peculiar desire 10 see their names in o PUB
lie Journal witatheir respective residence and
amounts due, standing opposite TO it, will
please close their eyes 10 this notice, and those
who have no anxiety for this kind Of n~otoriety
will act in accordance with this notice.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-11-01
From the 0wego Gazette.]
Letter From President Pierce.

The letter which we publish below was writ
ten, as itsdate imports, something more Than a
year ago Ii had reference, OF course, 10 the
state OF things then existing, but II is no less
applicable 10 that OF The present time. Though
written only for The perusal OF the individual
addressed, it is so briefly and so plainly and ST.
we'll expresses the vie VS. OF the President upon
questions OF interest To the public, and upon
which we have Offered from o portion OF those
in this State with whom we have acled pOliti'
cally, tina, We deem its publication al this time
as not only proper, but due TO the cause in
which We are engaGed-the cause, as We be-
lleve, oil our common country.
WASHINGTON N, d. c., Aug, 26, 1854.
My DEAR Sir: Accept my thanks for your
kind letter of The 22d inst, in the general
views of which | heartily concur.
The members OF our party can only act To-
geiheI cordially and efficiently when they can
cordially recognize a com on platform.
The principle Of mon .in;ervention,' which
constitutes The leading feature of the Nebraska
AMI Kansas bill, received the sanction Of the
Democracy Of the Republic in 1852. Ii was
re-afirmed by more than seven tenths OF the
Democracy of the House and Senate upon the
passage OF the bill referred to; and will within
eighteen months furnish, from its inherent
soundness, the strongest issue w can tender
TO our opponents.
But even il it were otherwise, are we 10
abandon the right, or manifest for want OF faith
in The Intelligence and patriotism ofthe people
by significant silence.
IL We, OF The Northern and Middle Staes, are
unable 10 sustain ourselves upon The ground Of
maintaining for, and securing 10, the people OF
every State and Territory of this Union all
their constitutional rights and immunities. our
nominal aScendency would cease 10 he either
honorable to ourselves or useful 10 The count
ny. Besides, as far as The Democratic party is
concerned, all experience proves that every
apparent advantage gained by a temporary pol.
ICY, or by concessions 10 error and fanaiicism,
have only resulted in ultimate distraction and
weakness. individuals who desire 10 retain
nominally a position in the Democratic ranks,
but who are unwilling 10 stand upon q ma
llonal platform, should understand, that while
the masses can we'll dispense with their co. on.
Grafton, they cannot, by silence, occupy a
doubtful position upon fundamental questions
affecting the cordial and permanent union Of
these States, without losing the public conf.
dence, and with it self respect.
am, with high esteem, your friend,
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
Hon. ]. J. TAYoR, Owego, N. Y,
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-11-01
Financial Prosuects.

The Washington Correspondent ofthe Bal
tirlOre Sun, ''IoS," gives the following as his
view Of monetary affairs in this country:
The report Of the Secretary OF the Treasury
on the condition of the banks throughout the
Union is more favorable TO the crediiand SAFE
ty Of those institutions than was anticipated o
year or two ago. The great expansion Of the
paper currenc, in consequence of the influx
Of gold had caused some alarm, and the drain
Of our gold 10 pay for large importations was,
as many thought likely 10 lead TO o collapse oil
the banks. But from this calamity we have
escaped and the banks generally are as sound
as at any former time, while they yet greatly
assist in the conduct OF the business concerns
OF The country.
three hundred and thirty three millions, while
their specie amounts 10 fifty three millions and
their circulation 10 one hundred and eighty-six
millions. In some Of the states a few banks
fell into such discredit that their notes were
worthless, but generally The bank paper has
served the purpose Of circulating medium
II would be well If the Secretary, in his next
report, would give Us a statement Of the
amount of the loss 10 the community through
broken bank paper. The sum will be found
WY SOuSluSihplC put bHS 10 'ho 10
inSeperable from the system, which We must
continue TO endure, even should il be attend
ed with occasional incoLveniences.
A New York paper expresses The apprehen.
sion thai the pressure for gold in England that
a suspension Of specie payments will follow,
as in the war growing out OF the French Rev
%olution. Should this occur its effect will not
be 10 increase, but much Ia diminish, the
drain Of gold from this country. lmpor,aiions
are swelling up TO The maximum Of the flush
times Of 1853, in consequence Of our having
become again able 10 pay for Them. Every
thing wears an appearance of remarkable
prosperity. The revenue for the next year
will be, as some estimate, not less than eighty
i've millions, including len from the lands
Congress must he industrious and ingenious
also 10 find ways 10 expend all this money
They will be assisted by numerous outside adj
viSerS in their arduous task.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-11-01
Gov. Shannon's Position,

Gov. Shannon thus exploines his position in
O letter 10 Mr.. Lindsey, late member OF Con-
gress from the Sandusky district:
"The truth is, | stand on the Kansas Bill
| believe the people Of the territory should de.
;ermine for themselves the character OF their
domestic institutions /; and | do not think ii
would be proper and in accordance with the
principles of the Kansas Bill, for the Chief
Executive officer of the Territory, sent out by
the Federal Government to use any accidental
influence that Office might give him, 10 con
troll the public mind on the question OF slavery,
either one way or The rther, but to leave the
people of the territory 10 determine that ques-
ton uninfluenced by any one, for themselves.
Such are my views, and | have no occasion,
either expressed or acted on any other, since
my arrival in the country"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-11-01

GRAN appeal 10 the European Democracy
Republican party has been made by Kossutb,
Mszzini and Ledru Rollin, announcing that
by the fall Of Sebastopol the war is irrecovera-
bly, and indefinitely ~rrolonged-it being i'm
out sinking into a third rate position, and it
being impossible for the allies in the face Of
public opinion to offer peace on less onerous
condition. They call upon the European
Democracy now 10 unite against their enemies
and act, proclaiming liberty and ~fraternal as
ISOLATION for all.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-11-01
Political Clergymen

We are pleased 10 observe that many of the
prominent religious journals OF the county are
administering severe rebukes TO clergymen Ia
king an active part in politics. The Christian
lntelligencer, Presbyterian of n recent date,
remarks as follows in relation 10 such proslitu-
tors of the clerical Office: "While the great
body OF clergymen fall denominations remem-
Der that CbriSt's kingdom is not OF this world,
and that their proper business as ministers is
10 preach The gOspel'aS the sole adequate rene
dy for all public md soc al, as weLi as spiritual
toronG, there are few others in each denomi
nation, who think Christianity loo slow, and
the Divine method loo erroneous; md so they
turn in with demagogues, and infdeis, AMI hu
manitarian reformers, and, like the happy flies
on chariot wheels, raise q great dust, partly
for their own admiration, and partly 10 show
what tremendous effects tlei r progressive
holla. balloo is producing"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-11-01
rha prnsp.ot, in New York.

The Albany IN. " Aids speaks thus en-.
couragingly of the political prospects in that
Stale
"NeitLer folly, nor faction, nor the direct
~forcesof the opposition, can defeat the demo.
cratic party in this contest. We shall bury
Sewardism under a majority that will take ten
years to dig il out Of"
John Van Buren,, in his recent speech OF
Oswego, N. Y, thus a ludeS 10 the same sub.
iect:
at is gratifying OF this particular time to
think that there never was an occasion when
there was poorer encouragement for leaving
the Democratic ranks than there is Just now.
[Applause.] Georgin, Tennessee, Virginia,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi,
and every Southern State, at the recent cleo
lions, have declared in favor Of the Democrat
ic party. lRenewed applause The same is
true in the east. Maine has declared herself
in the ranks, and MaSsOchuSe It's will do so al
its next election. AT the west, Indians, and
in The centte, the old Keystone State, comes to
US with The iidings of its old democratic VIC
tory, buTying Republicans Know Nothings,
aud my old friend Wilmot, all under The heap.
The question Now is, whele will new York he
in this campaign l will tell you. Demo.
cratic by a majority never known before
lGreat applause. In my portion OF the Stale,
including New York and the county Of Kings,
polling a vote from seventy TO eighty thousand,
| TO not think The Republican ticket will have
one vote in ten. In The centre OF the State
the same is true. | should moi be surprised,
should the wings nominate a ticket, if it should
poll more votes than the Republican. Ny
Know Nothing friends, being gloriously flogg-
ed out in every State in The Union, in Penn
sylvania, Maine, Indiana, &C., might as well
loke in their signs and go long with us."-
lLaugkter.l
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-11-01

UGov Shannon has addressed a long let
Tor 10 The editor of the Herald of Freedom in
Kansas, in which he reviews and refutes the
various charges made against him since his op-
%pointment as Governor of the Territory. lie
repeats his denial of the charge that in his
speech at Westport, he avowed himself in
favor Of establishing slavery in Kansas. He
saysfthathe made ne allusioa 10 the subject,
but that he expressed the opinion that the leg
islative assembly was q legal body, and that
its acts, as far as consistent with the c%onstitu-
ton and the law organizing the Territory,
were valid, and ought 10 be enforced.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-11-01
One Of the Girls.

We have received the following Jettet,
which we publish, suppressiny only the date
and signature.
"Mr. Editor; I have two daughters, both
young ladies', both Democrats, both support
Inc principles Of The Nebraska Kansas Bill,
ind both think President Pierce is o good presI.
Lrnt ALTER all. One is a subscriber 10 tho
oshington Union, and the olhe, sends tho 10.
closed dollar for the Weekly Courier. Are
they not tn, right kind of girlsi
1--WE answer in The affirmative, most dsci.
dedly. One good, stirring Democratic young
inuy is worth a dozen men in political canyass,
MlsS-lsa lady after our wi hesrt."--
Buffalo Courier.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-11-01

UPaSsmoTe Williamson's case was again
before Judge Kane yesterday. on petition, in
which his attorneys reviewed the subject OF
his incarceration. Judge Kane, however,
gave the counsel 10 understand that the first
step was Tor Williamson 10 purge himself of
The contempt of court. for which he is now in
restraint, before his petition could be received
though lie would listen 10 an argument upon
his right 10 be heard by such petition. II ap.
pears 10 US That PaSSmore Williamson might
get very easily oul of his present difficulty,
without any impeachment Of The truth Of his
lormer return, or any sacrifice Of personal dig.
nifty, except that which every citizen should
make TO The laws Of his country. He, we pre-
sumo may come into court and say, if he can
with a clear conscience, that he has not the
custody OF Jane Johnson, in any sense which
gives him the control of her movements, or
which would enable him 10 produce her in
court in answer TO the habeaS corpus. The
law does not require impossibililies of a man,
and any reasonable probability, sustained by
the sworn facts in the case, would, we pie
sumo be admitted by the Judges to reinsta.e
Williamson in The rights forfeited by his con.
tumacy, the question of his responsibility for
the part he took in the escape Of The slaves
being one for after consideration. If he were
10 state The facts frankly and unequivocaIly,
for The purpose OF possessing the cour; with
the true state of The case, and not quibblngly
or evasively, to avoid responsibility, he would
be doing, in our opinion, his duty toward him
self and family, and be showing a proper re-
Spect and submission to the laws, which posi-
ton certainly can never lower any man in his
" self respect or that of the community in
which he resides. His present position is re.
garded by the public as one OF defiance toward
the Law, in which he ~forfeits the sympathy of
the public, and gets no credit for heroism.
Philadelphia Ledger.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-11-01
A Word to tho Candidates.

1t would be an accommodation 10 us If the
different candidates who ran on the democrat
icticket in this county this fall would call al
The "Democrat" Office md settle their little
bills for printing the tickets. This is on un
pleasant task to us, gentlemen. but necessity
4compels us to perform it, besides an early set
Element OF these bills always work the best
We regret that you were defeated just as much
as you do yourselves but at the same time we
feel that We have done our part in trying 10
elect YOU.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-11-01
Now and Then,

An exchange says: "One brief year ago,
and from every section OF the Union, the new,
came pouring in, that the Democracy were
beaten. To the eye OF a democrat, the politi.
cal field presented n vast desert, with not o
single oasis TO cheer his weary eye, or offord q
Testing place fol our much abused party, and
its glorious principles. He who still cherish.
ed democracy in his heart, was compelled &c
console himself with the hope, that the peo.
pie, still honest and patriotic, and still willing
to confde in that democracy they had so often
trusted, without having that trust abused,
would, after they had recovered from The in.
toxication OF Know NothingiSm, and finding
themselves deceived and cheated, rise in theiI
majesty and rebuke their insuliers. The win
ter closed, and with returning spring came the
noise of conflict in the Old Dominion. The
Democracy o! that noble old State, led on by
the gallant WISE, were the FIRST 10 enter the
lists with this young bigot "Sam," after he
had slept the winter upon his ~laurels. And
Virginia, true 10 the memory of her Washing
ton, her Jefferson, her Madison, and her hosts
OF patriots-Virginia The mother OF States ard
Presidents, repudiated Know N~othlngism, and
cast from her soil the dark brood of proscrip-
tive doctrines it proposed 10 inaugurate.
Slate after State, Of our southern sisters spoke
next, and each time from the sunny south,
came up the democratic shout OF victory
Then The North caught up the shout and from
the hills Of Maine, came ringing back the cry,
that The dark lantern oath bound order was
no more. Anon the far west speaks forth,
and is answered by The old Keystone confirm
ing the news tina! "Sam' is no more. Only
three States have given "Sam" by the aid OF
"Sambo," q bare majority. What a contrast
between NOW and THEN We say to the De-
mocracy, shout for in one short year you
have redeemed the Union
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-11-01

The TEMPLE OF FAsHIoN.-This is the title
that has been given by general consent, 10
that SPLENDID Clothing establishment oil
Sprague& Co., No. 10 Fourth st. 1t well de-
serves the title, being far ahead of any Cloth
ing ware-rooms in Cincinnati, in point Of ex-
tent, variety, and value OF its stock, or the
excellent manner in which Garments are made
there. AT present the supply of mems and
childrer's Clothing is very large, embracing
every known variety end all imaginable prices.
A visit 10 the establishment will be found in
teresting.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-11-01
Pennsylvania Election.

The Democracy OF the glorious old Keystone
have come out the contest through which they
have just passed, covered all over with glory.
Last year Know Nolhingism had everything its
own way. This year The Democracy charged
along their whole line ind have swept them
nearly gu; Of existence by electing their State
ticket, and q large majority in the Legislature.
All hail glorious cd Keystone. One year
was long enough for that Sneaking Toe called
Know Nolhingism 10 rule within Thy borders.
When it was brought TO the light from benealH
It's dark cavernS, il dieu a Sickly naseous death.
'The Harrisburg Union publishes full returns
from every county in. the State. The vote FOR
Canal Commissioner d DIS as follows: Plumer
{ Democracy l6i, 2si; Nicholson (Fusionist)
149, 745. Democratic majority, 1886.
The Legislature will ~stand-Senate, II Dem
ocra,S to 10 Fusionisls; House, 6s Democrat
10 80 FusionIsts.
HThe b. Times asks for ga thousand
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-11-01

uThat excellent democratic Journal, the
Cincinnati Enquirer, came 10 us last week in
a new and neat dress, and presented quites
beautiful appearance. The Enquirer was one
among the first papers Of Ohio. that opposed
The midnight order OF Know Nothings, and
macy were the predictions that it would not
long survive to pursue the step it had taken.
In the face of these predictions, we are glad 10
see this evidence Of prosperity, and hope, as ii
continues in the good work, that its success
will be in proportion.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-11-01
nrJohn Van Buren, has taken the stun

0trJohn Van Buren, has taken the stump
in New York. He disapproved the passage of
the Nebraska bill, but undertook to show that
the carrying out the provision would secure
the freedom of Kansas. lie denounced Know
N~othingism and Fusion in all lis shapes. He
pronounced Seward q mere political %aeita'or,
and -eulogized Silas Wright. He also spoke
in The highest terms Of the Administration,
and urged unity OF action on the part Of the
Democracy Of the Stale, which would be sure
10. result ia triumph. An extract from a recent
speech made in Oswego N. Y. will be found
in another part OF onr paper.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-11-01
REMOVAL.

The office of the "Eaton Demo-
arat'' has been removed to the Sc
cond story of the brick building west
of G. Vanausdal & Co.'S store, where
all kinds of Job Work will be done
mp with neatness and dispatch.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-11-01
(From the Washington Union
United States Senata-

From time to time we find in many of our
exchanges statements in regard TO The ~closSif-
cation OF the United States Senate which are
calculated 10 mlSlead The public. Subjoined
we give a correct list Of The members Of that
body, the class TO which they belong, and The
vacancies which have occurred through default
OF legislative action:
Class Term ending March 4, 1857.
Adams, Mississippi, Jones, Tennessee,
Bayard, Delaware, Mallory, Florida,
Bright, Indiana, Mason, Virginia,
BrodEehd, Penn, Pratt, Maryland,
CasS, Michigan, RuSk, Texas,
Dodge, Wisconsin, Summer, Mass,
Fish, New York, Thomson, New jersey
Foot, Vermont, Toucey, Connecticut,
Geyer, Missouri, Wade, Ohio,
Hamilton: Maine, Weller, , alifornia,
James, Rhode lSlaEd,
Glass O. Term ending March 4, $50.
Allen, Rhode Island. Hunter, Virginia,
Bell, Tennessee, Jones. Iowa,
Benjamin, Louisiana. Wilson, Mass
Brown, Mississippi, Sebastian, Arkansas,
Clay, Alabama, Stewart, Michigan,
Clayton, Delaware, Thompson, Kentucky,
Douglas, Illinois, TOombs, Georgia,
Evans, S. Carolina, Wright, New Jersey,
Fessenden, Maine, Reid, n. Carolina,
Houston, Texas, Hale, N. Hampshire.
Glass 3.-Term ending March 4, 1861.
Bell, N. Hampshire, ~lverson. Georgia,
Biggs, N. Carolina, Johnson, Arkansas,
Butler, 5. Carolina, Pearce, Maryland.
Crittenden, KY, Pugh, Ohio,
Collamei, Vermount, Seward, N. York,
Durkee, Wisconsin, Stdell, Louisiana,
Foster, Conn. Trumbull, Jllinoie,
Harlan, Iowa, Yulee, Florida.
There are now five vacancies in the Senate,
The terms OF Messrs. Fitzpatrick Of Alabama,
Alchison Of Missouri, P etti, OF Indiana, Coop
er Of Pennsylvania, and Gwin of California,
having expired on the 4th of March, 1855.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-11-01

UThe French and English in New Orleans
had a great rejoicing on the receiptef the fall
OF Sebastopol. Cannon were fred in The pub
lie squares, and Q great attendance at Church
signalized the day. In front OF the alter atihe
great Cathedral the Turkish crescent, English
union jack and French tri- color were displayed
in loving embrace, while on The opposite wall
was draped The star spangled banner.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-11-01

pBall, No, 2s West Fourth street, is al.
ways prepared to take Likenesses accurately
and without delay. lis preparations and ar.
Engagements are such tina: he cannot be sur.
passed in speed or in fidelity to the originsl.-
Call on bin, end you will be ntisaea.