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Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-04-14
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LOCAL AGENTS FOR THE ANTI SLAVERY BUGLE.
Adrian, Samuel Hayball.
Livonia, Harriet Fuller
Plymouth, Isaac n. IIedden,
Ypsilanti, Emeline DeGarmo,
Samuel d., Moore,
Union City, John D.. Zimmerman,
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Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-13
Just Received.

Groceries, a choice stock now OH hand
VI and for sale wholesale or retail. SEND
your ordersto the Grocery of LANIus & DICK
il you desire fresh, cheap and good articles
opposite the Court House, Main ST., Eaton, o.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-13
ChrS!aS & Ne wtmYear'S Presents,
E. MinShaH'S New Book Store

USTreceived atthe new Book Store a splen-
y did lot of new, valuable and handsome
Books OF varions kinds for the Holidays, to
which the attention of the public is called.
he has also a great variety OF other Books
suited to the general wants of the public
All OF which will be afforded on terms as rea.
Sonable as any other establishment in the
country.
E. MINSHALL.
Eaton. Ian T. 1874 -If
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-13
HemboId's Highly Concentrated

Compound Fluid Extract SarsapariiIa,
For purifying the blood, removing all diseases
arising from ~excessof Mercury, exposure and i'm
prudence IN life, chronic constitutional disease.
arising from an impure state of the blood, and the
only reliable and known remedy known for the
cure OF ~scrofula, salt rheum, scald head, ulcera-
4ons of the throat and legs, pains and swellings
OF the bones, letter, pimples on the face, and all
scaly e~ruptions of the skin.
This article is now prescribed by some of the
most distinguished physicians in the country,
and has approved more efficient in practice than
any preparation Of Sarsaparilla yet offered to the
public, Several cases Of secondary syphilis,
mercurial and scrofulous diseases have entirely
recovered in the incurable wards of Our public
constitutions which had for many years resisted
every mode oftreatment that could he DEVISED
These cases furnish striking examples of the SAL
.ntary effects of shis medicine in a~rresting some
OF the mOsr inveterate diseases after the glands
were destroyed, and the bones already affected.
N~orrcE.-Letters from responsible physicians
and professors of several Medical Colleges, and
certificates of cures from patients will be found
accompanying both preparations.
Prices, Fluid Extract of Buchu, 81 per bottle
or six bottles for So.
Fluid Extract Sarsaparilla, 81 per bottle or six
: bottles for So.
Prepared and sold by H. T. HELMBOLD.
Chemist, 263 Chestnut street, near the Girard
House, Philadelphia.
To be had of J. p. Brookins & Son, Eaton, o.
and Of Druggists and dealers everywhere.
All letters directed to the Proprietor or Agen
will receive immediate attention.
July Goth 1855
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-13
aELMBoLD's GENUINE PREPARATIONS
~HELNBOLD's HIGHLY cocENrRArED
COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT BUCHO,

For diseases of the bladder and kidneys, Sc
cret diseases, structures, weakness and all dis
eases Of the sexual organs, whether in male or
female, from whatever cause theymay have orig
mated, and no matter of how long standing. =
III you have contracted the terrible disease
which, when once seated in the system, will
surely go down from one generation to another,
undermining the constitution and sapping the
very vital fluids Of life, do not trust yourself in
the hands of quacks. who start up every day in a
city like this, and fill the papers with glaring
falsehOods. two we'll calculated to deceive the
young, and those not acquainted withtheir tricks.
You cannot be too careful in the selection of a
rem edy in these cases.
The Fluid Extract Buchu has been pronounced
by eminent physicians the greatest remedy ever
known. 1t is a medicine perfectly pleasant in
its taste, and very innocent in its action, and yet
so thorough that it annihilates every particle of
the rank and poisonous virus of this dreadful dis
ease and unlike other remedies does not dry up
the disease in the blood.
Constitutional debility, brought on by self
abuse q most terrible disease. which has brought
thousands Of the human race to untimely graves.
thus blasting the brilliant hopes of parents, and
blighting in .he bud the glorious ambition of
many a noble youth. can be cured by this infalli-
BILE remedy. Aud as a medicine which must
benefit every body, from the simply delicate to
the confined and despairing invalid, no equal is
to be found acting as a cure and preventive.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-13
Little liant Patent Corn
and Cob Mill.

UEtHltU IHUy IUI IVOf'
The undersigned respectfully beg leave to in
form the farming community and public in gene
raj that they have now in store and ready for
sale q choice lot of the above named Mills, which
w warrant to grind twelve bushels of corn in
one hour, drawn by one horse. Farmers and
others are respectfully solicited to call at our
store and see one of our mills in operation.
], A. Hubbell 4 Co.. 13 Barron street.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-13
Carrige Buggie Il Wagon Shop.

ONEEISc hUSSHc~ HSUH SHIUV'
TNUE undersigned would respectfully an
i nouRce tothe public that he still contin
ues to carry on Carriage Buggie & Two horse
wagon making at the old stand adjoining
Neals blaacnsmith shop. Work Of all kinds
madeto order on short notice. Also several
new
Buggics and Carriages
ready made and for sale on terms that cannot
'ail to suit. Persons in wantof like articles are
to calland examine the work for them
before purchasing elsewhere.
P. S. All kinds of repairing done, old bug
giesand carriages repainted and retrimmed,
on fair terms with neatneSs and despatch.
W. T WHITFIELD.
Eaton April6th 1853.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-13
winter Gene, and Good Times
Come Again!
GROCERIES for

w 1IHAAVN
INiE undersigned is happy to announce to his
friends and the public in general TIM, In v;rr
again replenished and largely increased liz
Groceries and Provisions,
he Is now ready to furnish customers with aIrooo,
every article belonging to the business in wh;nh,
he Is engaged. Among other articles COMPRISING
MS miscellaneous stock he invites attention. asH
pecially to q superior lot of
Sugar, MOIasses, and Coffee.
new croP;) likewise to hisexcellenta ssortme,, NJ
Ieas,, Tobacco, Spices and condiments, Soans
candles, Gherkins, Cheese, Starch. Gunpowdar
Lead, Cigars. Nuts, Candies. Raisins FL
Ea~rthenware, Tubs, baskets, Broom..
Boots 4 Shoes,
both custom and sale work. warranted In GA u.l,
ana wear W IL; and for sale at the very lowest
prices ito close out his Stock Likewise he Viii
forsale at all times,
Flour and Provisions.
Bread, Cakes Crackers. Dried Fruits. Corn M.oI
and all other articles Of provision to be nrocurad
LOT market, With quick sales and small nrof.
us; ne VIII endeavOr to 'live and LET iiyep"N.
Call at the Cheap Family Grocery Store. Main
street opposite the National HOTEL, "F
March 81 1854. N. MILLER,
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-13
CARRIERS SPANISH MIXTURE.
THE GREAT PURIFIER OF THE BLOOD.
NOT A PARTICE OF MERURY INmIT. 20
Let The afflicted Read and Ponder


NOT A particle OF MERURY INmIT.n
Let The Afflicted Read and Ponder
An lnfallible remedy for Scrofula, Kings Evil,
Rheumatism, Obstinate utaneousErupti6ns PIN.
pies or Postules on the Face, Blotches. Ioily.
Chronic Sore Eyes, Ring Worm or Tetter' Scold.
Head, Enlargement and Pain Of the Bones aid
JOINTS. Stubborn Ulcers, Syphilitic Disorders,
Lumbago, Spinal complaints. and ali diseases
arising from an injudicious use of Mercury, In;
prudence in Life, or impurity of the Blood.
~ This great alternative medicine and Pu.
rller OF blood is now used by thousands of CRATE.
tul patients from all parts Of the United States
who testify daily TO the remarkable cures rer.
formed by the greatest Of all medicines, "CAR,
TIERS SPANISH MIXTURE" Neuralgia
Rheumatism, Scrofuln, EruItions on the skin,
Liver Disease, Fever Ulcers, Old Sores. Afiec:
tions OF the Kidneys, Diseas SEES ofthc throatp FeL
male complaints, Painsand Aching of the Bbhes
ana JOINTS, are speedily, Put TO flight by using
this great and inestimable remedy.
For all diseases Of the blood, nothing has yok
been found to compare with Il. II c~leanscs ths
system OF all impurities, acts gently and eficient1
y on the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the
Digestion, gives tone to the Stoma che. makes
the skin clear and healthy. and restores the Cor
%stitution, enfeebled by disease or broken down
by the excuses of youth, to itspristine vigor AID
For the Ladies, it IS comparatively better
hau all the cosmetics ever used. A few doseA
OF CARRIERS SPANISH MATURE will remove ali
s%allowness of complexion, brings the roses n ami.
ling to the cheek, gives elasticity TO the ster.
aud improve the general health in a remarkabi,
degree, beyond all the medicines ever heard Of.
Thelarge number of certificates which we hive
received from persons from oil parts OF the Cni-
tea States, is the best evidence that there is 70
hun'bug about it. The press, botel kceJ rs,mnr
lstrates, physicians. and public men, well known
to the community, all add their TESTIMONY TO the
wonderful effects Of this GREAT BLOOD IT.
RIFIER. ~
Call Onthe AGENT and get O Circular md Al.
manac. and read the wonderful cures this truly
greatest fall Medicines had performed.
None genuine unless signed BENNETT
BEERS, Proprietors, No. Pearl Street. Rici.
mani. Va: to whom all orders for supplies and
agencies must be addressed. 49,"
And for sale BY Fred'k. Ecksteine Cincinnati.
Minshall 4 Co Eaton, DEAN & Surface, Cr,I er
). Soblintz, Lewisburg, John Gale West Alex.
andrla, Michael & Co.. Winchester, J. II. Bobp.
Camden. |. S. Showalter New Paris.
April ~, 1855
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-13
nj ID G A L N o TICE
DR.. H. p. Alexander

RESPECTFULLY informsthe citizepsof Yves.
~ Alexandria and vicinity generally. TINT bs
ehders his Professional Services 10 tbe am;o,o%'
hoping. from long experience. general success
aHd strict attention to business, to merit a share
OF public patronage. 'naf'
Having made arrangements that will enable
I'm to devote his attention to the ~
Practice Of Medicine,
HE'S determined to render satisfaction to all
who may favor him with a call. ~
He also intends keeping on hand a ueneroI..-
sortment of he"ias'
Botanic Medicines,
Ofthe purest and best quality. which Ia v;u
sell on the most moderate terms. ""'
The friends of Medical Reform will find Il "a
their advantage to give him a call. -,
West Alexandria. Ohio, March 90 ,o,s
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-13
Attention Soldiers!

AMES A.GILMORE will prosecute upon lib.
y eral terms all claims against the General
4 vernment for Bounty Land or Pensions for
Services rendered in the war of 1912 or any other
American war since 1890.
Havingengaged the assistance of VIM. II. Mil.
Ter Esq, an Attorney residing in Washington
city Formerly of Hamilton Butler county Ohio.)
he can give assurance that Claims entrusted to
him will receive prompt attention. Office of WIN.
j. Gilmore, Baron st. Eaton U.
April 5, 1855. 8m.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-13
T MARBLE SHOP

T'HE Subscribers now receiving direct from
L the East, large additions to bis former
stock, Of the very best of Marble; ana having
IN his employ superior workmen, he feels
entire confdenceingiving perfec: satisfaction
age, either in
TOMB TABLES, or HEAD STONES. Also
FurnitureS Slabs ofForeign and American Mar.
pie; Also, Window and Door Caps and Sills
lot buildings. All work sold verylow for cash
or country produde at cash prices. Persons
needing work in this line would do well TO
call and,examine mystock at the new Marbls
Depoton East Mainstreet adjoining the Eaton
Bank.
JOHN D. MILLER.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-13
ARTIFICIAL TEETH!
DRs. DUNCAN 4 CAMERON,
mTa1M Gp51c3GpS

IWG1SAI u SSS
No. 1856 West Sixth street, betpeen Race and
Elm streets, Cincinnati, o.
THIS Office under the management of its pres.
J. ent proprirtors, has been increasing Mt repu.
tatiOn for superior operations in the Artificial
Department OF Dentistry for the last ten years,
and no expense or effort shall be wanting to give
satisfaction toa who may favor it with their
patronage.
The subscribers would call attention TO the fol.
lowing essential points pertaining to Artificial
Teeth, and strength to the materials, comfort 10
the wearer, and usefulness in restoring the natu-
raj appearance of the speech, and ability to mas
%ticate; in all Of which they are warranted in saw
ing they are exceeded by none and equalled BY
few.
TEETH
Inserted from one to a full sett, with Artificial
Gums.
Full and half sets invariably inserted by suction.
All operationsin Dentistry performed in a mos
manner.
e MS:
Considering the superior character of the work
and the guarantee given, they are the mostreas-
enable in the West.
Two teeth or more on Gold Plate, 50 per tooth.
Two teeth or more on Silver plate 81 per tooth.
The money Iefunt ed If the teeth do not proyesat-
isfa ctory.
sB-For the information Of those living at
distance, we would state that our facilities ar
such, that we can make in the finest style, a full
sett ofteeth in from "a TO 48 hours. and small
p~eicesin proportion, 50 that no detention may be
W. g. DUNCAN, /
J. G. CAMERON. DenHss'
No. 1856 West Sixth St., between Race and
Elm, Cincinnati. 80
Dec. 81, 1854. n.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-13
metallic COFFINs.
WILLIAM WIsRELI.I r

ooKING GLASS, PORTRAIT & Pie
~ ture Mandatory, No. 100 Main street;
rs,weenT Third and Fourth streets, Cincinnati.
90 ing Glasses, Portrait and Picture Frames
OF every pattern, Mahogany and Gilt Frsmes
iof Pictures cut TO suit any size Of s~hortioticeJ
Looking Glass Plates put into old frsmts-
Frames repaired andfegiItF AllakhSds>of OF.
namenta gilt frames made 10 order and to ft
pictures. Fine F.ench pictures on hand OF
he FIRST quality. Gail and examine my stock.
Msy S, 1S52.-ly."
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-13
Salt! Salt! Salt!

ANUS & Dick are now receiving a large
iIsupply Of Salt, different qualities, which
hey will sell al the lowest rates.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-03-21

grow in almost any soil. The petnnia,
saliva and portulacea, are are beautiful
flowers for II Southern garden, standing,
like the verhena. the great heat Of our
summers. and blooming profusely. It
will be almost too cary yet to plant the
aunuals, without care, and watching, AS
most of them are very tender. Pconias,
that have not been separated before this,
may yet be separated, and transplanted,
taking care not to ;njure the bud. The
Southern florist should have At hand,
a compost of Leaf mould. ashes, and swamp
muc's, which will afford the proper food
fur most Of the Towering plants. A cheap,
and pretty border to flower bel, is Iu-
cerne, at once beautiful and useful; the
seed may be sowt now; open trench Il
bout half an inch and scatter the seed
thin in the drill. ... .e.E-
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-03-21

Ro'lovqy's Pills a eertain cure for IN
digestion, Fatdieney,~~Liyer and Bocei
ComPlaiats.- Mr.. ). Billing, Of Newton,
Devon, in letter to Professor Holloway,
dated December 9Th, 1852, states that he
was afflicted ftr three years with alarm
ing attacks II indigestion. which produced
flatulehcy, and diseased liver; and That
his bowels were ut time so Violently af-
fected, as TO cause serioas approximations
for his life. He had medicaladvice with
out avail. At length, being advised to
try Holloway's Pills, he did so, and in n
very short time they removed all symp-
toms Of disease and restored him to per-
feet health.
AN INVALUABLE ExPEcToRAST.-Dr. Ro-
gers Syrup of Liverwort, Tar and Cancha-
lngua. has received more weighty endorse
ments than any other Cough medicine be-
fore the public, comprising the names OF
Physicians and Cleryymen, attesting its su-
prriorty for the cure "f Consumption. in
all its various stages. For sale in Lancaster
by MAGILL s. HEATH, and BY Druggists
everywhere.
! Price-In large bottles 81.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-03-21

Cured in London was in 1865. "For
four successive days it ragged and gained
ground, leapins after protIigious man
her from house to house and street to street,
at great distances from one another
Houses were at length pulled down, and
the flames still spreading westw .rd, were
at length stopped at the Temple Church
in Fleet street, and Pie-corner in Smith
field. In these four days, l3.200 houses
400 streets, and 80 churches, including
the cathedral church of St Paul, were de-
stroyed, and London lay literally in ru-
ms"
The great fire which occurred in Charles
ton in 1888 WAS almost us extensive as
that which took place in London. In
fact, we may say equally so, for in the
former case, the buildings were of wood
and of no great value. whereas in Charl
estun, a number Of fine brick buildings
were destroyed. l SO buildings were de-
strvyed in Charleston. We were present
OH that occasion, and it is painful even
now to call TO mind the distress and suf-
fering caused 10y the extensive contlagra-
ton.
Perhaps the most extensive fire which
ever occurred. or ono which consumed
the greatest number of houses WAS that
which destroyed 1900 houses in Cons,an
tiuoplo in 1850.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-03-21
The Flower Yard and Garden.

March is the great month 10 prepare
for flowers. All trimming, removing, aud
manuring, must be done this month";
Plant cuttings Of roses and all hardy
flower stalks, although they are not Ms
certain TO live in the spring as when plant
ed in the fall; yet most Of our readers had
so little rain last fall, that there Was little
chance for cuttings TO strike, therefore,
the only chance is now. Shade on each
side Of the cutting will, bricks or thick
plank. Take up, separate, aud replant
dahIias; be careful in separating, that you
do noe detach the tuber from the main
stem, or portion Of il, for the eye which
is 10 make the stalk is only found around
the old stem. The dahlia sbould not be
plsntsd IN too rich soil, rs it make more
stalk than bloom; light sandy soil suits
il beat; sand may bs @lded tohrsvy soils
with profit to tie flower. Verbenas should
nov be separstsd and transplsntsd; thsse
slso delight the light rob soil, bst viii
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-03-21
For the Ldncasier Ledger.
The Motherless Puppy.

Flee not from NE poor tiiendless thing,
Trembling and Ieane with cold and hunger;
Come home with me and thou shalt know,
The pangs Of cold aud want no longer,
Poor, helpless, starving Puppy
Thy master called me in to dine,
And meat aud b. cad was on the table;
And buttered fish and milk aud wine;
Which clearly showed that he was able.
To feed his starving puppy.
marked thou didst with fear draw nigh,
And look bcse, chingly for bread;
Methought a tear was Ia thine eye,
For many days thou 'adst not been fed;
Poor harmless, starving puppy
They laughed at thy imploring whine,
Aud smote thee till thou cri, dst with pain;
took not meat, nor bread, nor wine,
Nor ever dined with them again,
Who smote the fiiendless puppy.
The man Of heart, he may go wrong,
hBbb
But he only battles with the strong,
The weak escape him wong or right,
lie feeds the fiiendless puppy.
The poor depend'nt Is his case,
Iiis dog, his horse that cannot speak,
In his last morsei has n share;
His arm protects the small aud weak,
Yea, even the motherless puppy.
took and brought that puppy home,
And gave it to my own good wife
She washed, nurscd, fed it In her room
And saved the little creatures life,
Tis now = play fnl puppy.
TANKS OWN BARD.
Lancasterville March 10, 1855.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-03-21
LAWS OF NEWsPAPERs.

I. Subscribers who do not give express
notice to the contrary. nre considered as
wishing to continue their subscriptions.
2. If subscribers order the discontinnance
Of their papers, the publisher can continue
to send them until all arrraragcs are paid.
g. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take
their papers from the office IT, which they
are directed. they are held responsible until
discontinued.
place without informing the publisher, and
the pIp"r is sent to the former direction.
they are held responsible.
5. The Courts lave decided that rcfusn q
To take q newspaper from the office, or re-.
moving and ienving it uncallcd for, is prima
Jare1 evidence of Intentional fraud.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-03-21

HoiioWoy's PHI tor the Cure Of Rhea.
Daatism Pain and Tic Douloureux. Mis-.
Harriet, o'Donnell, = lady ofproperty re-
siling in Union ST., Plymoath, ,tstes, in n
letter tn Professor Holloway, dated. Nov.
10Th ls52,--That she Was afflicted tor
nearly live yeass with frequent attacks Of
TIC Doaloureux and Rheumatic pains. -
Me'lieai aid bad no effect whatever in vi
ievlating her suifering~ The attacks lelt
her in weak and dsbilitated con,litlion
and her bodily health was very auch im-
p.ife,l. In this depIosable state she was
induced to Try noIloways Pills, and by
psresering in tI,eir use,the pains became
gralually diminished, and ulsimatsIy she
wss asstossi as :.pssfset -hsslsh and
strength. =
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-03-21
FIRE.

We are much p aimed to learn that our
friend, Mr.. A. B. Backmon, met with a
heavy loss short time since, by the de-
s,ruction 10y fire of his dwelling house. 1t
appears that the fire originated in the kltclt-
en-, aud WAS communicated TO the dwell ing.
Besides most Of his furniture, DC, Mr.Black-
mon lost some $3.50 which was in the
pocket OF his pants. lD The excitement
Of the moment, he threw his pants out of
the window, but unfortunately the fire was
communicated to il from the dwelling, and
thus burnt bis money. But for one Of
his danghters running into the chamber
in which her two brothers slept, TO recoy-
er an article, the little fellows would has
been burnt up. Every one had forgotten
them, Till the little girl discovered them
in bed enjoying a calm sleep.