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Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22

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so soon as the One Thousand Tickets are sold, and if they are not dis
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be distributed. Each ticket will be numbered and contain beside a list of
the gifts, a printed receipt for the {" Democrat" one year, The manner
ofd~Istributng the gifts will be as follows: -1he numbers will be placed
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and so on until all are disposed Of. The distribution to be conducted by
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N. B. Any person ordering ten tickets, will receive the eleventh., free
of charge. The money in all cases to accompany the order. Twenty
two Tickets for 500. Fotyfour tickets for $40. One hundred Tickets
for 500. Roll in with your orders and take a chance in the best Gift
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Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22
Horrible.

We find the following horrible incident
related in the 81. Louis Democrat, in connec.
ton with the death OF a woman by the name
OF ELLEN MURPHY. The Democrat says:
"She and her husband were occupying the
ground apartments in a house on the corneT
Main and Poplar-Streets. Day be ore yester-
day Sunday they were both on q drunken
spree. From exposure TO the bitter cold Of
The day she died in the evening, and was laid
a corpse in her bed. Yesterday morning it was
discovered that the rats had eaten her face
nearly off and in the most horrible manner
We understand the husband confessed no re
morse, but merely says, by way Of excuse for
pushing her body from the bed, chat he'll
be id if he was ogoing 10 sleep. with a dead
woman"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22

pThe Hamilton hteligeneer Says;-The
Xenia News INDUCES in The following highly
disrespecilul train OF thought concerni ng on e
whom the very fishes hereabout hold in the
highest esteem:
"JUDGE HATNEs REslGYED.-On hearing that
Judge Rogers was about 10 resign his office,
Judge Haines concluded he would send in his
resignation too, while twas respectable No.
body will cry over Judge Hanies's resignation,
sure. He is a kind hearted man, but he al
ways knew better how to decide n case al
that stage Of the game when he had heard
only one side, than when both sides had been
presented. Ills maxim waS'not learning but
the light Of reason The light of reason
would have done very well, but for,the fact
that it did not always shine very clearly from
his reflector"
pEvery reader in this Judicial District,
where Judge HAINEs' abilities are known and
acknowledged, will know how to appreciate
the above remarks of the Xenia Necs. TIE
editor has furnished ample evidence in the
above article, that, he has more ears than brains.
Such attacks upon Judge HArNEs will only
add to his well earned reputation as o gentle.
man and jurist.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22
Forgery BY q Woman.

Late Developments, brought about by tn
vigilance of our police, shows that q Mrs. Mar
garet Sullivan Of this city has lately been con-
concerned in a series Of forgerIes, of an aston
ishi 6 character. One of the %lorgeries was a
certificate of depoSite for $500, purporting 10
be given by the Ri. Rev. Bishop Kendrick.-
She also forged the Bishops name as indorser
to three proInisory notes, amounting TO s., AGO.
Money was received by her on part of this
paper FROM two gentlemen named Martin and
James Melnotte, who, suspectlngthe genuine
ness OF the signature, were proceeding against
her when she led.-St. Louis Democrat Oh
inst.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22
Encounter between q gentleman and a House
Robber in St. Louis.

The st. Louis Democrat, Of a la!e date gives
the following particulars of encounter which
recently ensued in that city between q gentle,
man by the name Of Coleman, boarding at q
house on The corner of WASHINGTON avenue
and third streets, and a burglar. Coleman was
awakened on Saturday night last, just in time
to see a fellow relocating out the door with his
aIms:ul Of clothing. Quick as thought the
old revolver was seized and fired. At the re-
port, down dropped the baggage aud up leap
ed the THE in the air about five feet, giving a
tremendous yell; evidently having received a
ball i'll that potion Of the body requiring tie
greatest amount Of cloth TO cover il. There
was five more loads in the pistol, and our
friend Coleman w9S growing blood thirsty
lie leaped from his bed and gave chase. The
thief, frantic 10 escape, rushed out upon n lit
tie porch, and giving one bound alighted
Sprawliqg on the brick pavement of the back
yard. Here was q fine chance for a Shot, and
Coleman fastened to- take advantage Of it.
Leaning over The bannisters lie began 20 pull
the trigger. Click click went the pistol,
round and round rolled the barrel, but no dis
charges. The thief at last picked himself up,
and FASTENED behind The corner of the house,
receiving, however, before he was out of sight,
two more rounds from the old revolver, which,
10 the great annoyance Of Coleman, al last be-
gan 10 make fire after the best chance was
ever.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22
Look Here! Everybody!

We expect 10 distribute the Gifts in our En-
~terpriSe on the Seventh Of March, about three
weeks from this time. All therefore who wish
a cheap paper will have 10 come in quickly
We hope those persons who have names and
money on hand will send it in Immediately,
and if they have any tickets left, dispose of
them as soon as possible. No time to loose
now. Our old subscribers, in Town and vi,
-cinity, may obtain Tickets by calling at our
Office. We shall be glad TO have the names
of all our old subscribers upon the Gift Enter
prise list. Let them come in without delay.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22
Arrival OF the Northern Light.
NV YonK, "Wednesday, FebrnarY

New York, Wednesday, February IA.
The steamer Northern Light arrived here
from Aspinwall this evening. She brings foul
hundred and ninety.Siy passengers.
BY this arrival we have some later intelli.
e ence from Central America.
Mr.. Waeeleroui Minister 10 Central Amer
lea, had been 10 Grenada, to procure the
archives Of his predecessor, and had returned
10 San JUN on the 9th. He had visited The
camp.olrhe revolutioniSts, and was received by
,%hanOro, who is steadily gaining ground.
Most oftbe Americans who joined The revo-
lutionary party mad left in disgust.
The SHIP julius Pringle, which lett San
francisco in search Of the COcos treasure,
ia lieu, and was in port at San Juan.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22
Death of a Queen.

Her Majesty Maria Adelaide, Queen of Sar-
DINA, breathed her last at Turin, on the Goth
Of January, after an illness of few weeks,
consequent upon her confinement, and oggra-
waited by the sudden death of her mother-in-
law, the Queen Dowager. Queen Maria Ad-
elaiGe was only in her 33d year, having been
born in June, 1922. She married his Majesty
Victor Emanuel in April, 1912, and by him
had seven children, six Of whom survive. She
was the daughter OF Rainier, Arch-duke of
Austria. As wife and mother she is said to
have been most exemplary.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22
Shocking Scene at an Execution at N. Orleans.

Shocking Scene at an Execution at N. Orleans.
Wilhelm Jung was hung at New Orleans on
the I'd inst, for the murder Of an orphan boy,
of when he was the guardian. We gather
from the papers of that city the following &C
count of the revolving scenes that preceded the
execution:
"Three days previous he attempted TO COM
mil suicide with a knife, which he had in some
mysterious manner procured, and which he
had sharpened on the brick walls Of his soli!a-
ny cell. His wind-p pipe had been cut, and his
throat from ear to ear, had been hacked with
a desperate, but misdirected energy, which
left it a complete mass of mangled flesh. He
had also stabbed himself in the side, and al
tempted 10 butt his brains out against his dun.
geou walls, but without avail. The wounds
were bound up with lint anG linen and it was
with great difficulty that he could be kept
alive until the day of execution. 1t appears,
however, he walked to the gallows with a
firm step. So soon as the drop fell the wounds
IN his neck were opened afresh, presenting o
horrible sight. The knot of the rope caught
HIM directly under the chin, throwing his
head back, and he lived FOR Some time, Strug-
CLING most desperately. The windpipe was
entirely severed, the blood flowed copiouSly
from his throat and mouth, staining his white
neckerchief and cap, and the wind rushed
through the bleeding opening with q %frightful,
most unearthly, loud report, which caused
every spectator in the yard to shudder and turn
away his face in horror. The agony Of the
sufferer must have been intense. His legs and
arms, although firmly tied behind his back,
wTltbed about for at least ten minutes. The
veins OF his hands increased in size. After
hanging about fifteen minutes, DR.. Sabastier
pronounced him dead, and his BODY was cut
down and placed in a rough coffin, and soon
the ghastly, ~liieless form Of the child slayer
was forever hid from mortal gaze.''
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22

DThe brothey-inlOw of Emma Moore, the
"miSSing woman Of Rochester, writes a letter
TO the papers OF that city TO deny as asserted,
that she was last seen at his house. lie calls
up The testimony Of Mr.. Vandemark, as fol-
lows
Mr.. Vanlemark sworn-I saw Miss Moore
that Tuesday night, little after I o'clock, as |
was returning from lea. passed her. know
1t was her; | turned and looked her in the
fnce, with intent 10 speak 10 her, but there
was anothe- lady with her, and | did not.
looked around a second time, and noticed that
she and the other lady were talking TO each
other. The lady with her was rather tall.
Two clerks in Wilder Il Gorton's store les.
tify that they came 10 the store about eight
O'Clock. Miss Moore got the gloves exchang.
ed; the other lady spoke TO the clerk in refer
ence 10 The gloves, and they both wen. out Of
the store together. This is the last place
where Miss Moore was seen.
Who was the hdy that accompanied Miss
Moore Has that point been settled?
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22
Shocking Murder in Washington.

The Washington correspondent Of the Bal.
timore Sun thus writes, under date of Feb1
ruary IL:
son Thursday last Mr.. William Osborne,
who formerly resided in Georgetown, but had
established himself in the suburbs of Wash
iDgton, went TO mill, and after attending 10
his business there, started homework. He was
intercepted on the road by some fend in hu.
man shape, who murdered him, MASKING his
head and otherwise mutilating his person.-
His no rse kept the road, reached home, and
stopped at the gate, when a daughter Of Mr..
O. ran out, and being alarmed at his absence,
after due search the horrid discovery was made
Of his having been murdered. A jury TENDER
ed a verdict that Mr.. Osborne had been MUIR
dered by some person or persons unknown
HIS remains were this morning inferred from
Rock Creek Church."
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22

GThe wing press Of Ohio has within a
few days sustained a severe loss. ~IDDINGs Of
the "DaytOn Gazette" and McBETH, of the
Hamilton hteligencer two Of the most un-
ScrupulouS and wreckleSs, and we might add
scurrilOus Of the fraternity, having retired
Discovering that the wing party had become an
''ObsOlete idea," and that the chances for Of
fee had clean gone forever, these VOrthies re.
tired, having become satisfied that they were
poorly paid for the amount Of dirty DOrk they
were compelled to perform. "Sic transit
gloria mundi!"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22

1--WE have been frequently asked if our
cold subscribers could have the benefit of a
Ticket in our Gift Enterprise" We answer
now, for all, that, we want every old subscri-
Der, to send US one dollar, and get receipt
for the paper one year, and Ticket. Those
who fail to improve The opportunity, must
blame themselves. The time for the distri.
button will soon be here, and those who want
Tickets must come soon.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22
The attempt'tO Murder Mrs. Bishop Of N. York

The police in New York, are actively en-
gagged in f%erTeting out the scoundrel who en-
deavored TO take the life of Mrs. BisuoP, at
her house, No. 99l Broad way. The Tribune
says OF the matter:
at appears that Mrs. b., previous to her
marriage, had engaged her hand to two gentle
men besides her husband, and one of these
was SO exasferated at her, because she disap.
pointed him, thst he publicly threatened that
she should never become the wife OF another,
and at her wedding, which took place in
Grace Church, a strong force OF police were
IN attendance, her friends being apprehenSive
that he would make an attempt upon her life
rs she was entering the building. Two days
previous to her marriage q pistol was fired
through a window at her as she was sitting in
the parlof Of her uncle al Tarytown."
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22
Captain and two Mates Stabbed-Mutiny on
the High Seas.

BY the arrival Of the ship C~arrington, Capt.
French, OF Providence, from FOo-chow to this
port, we learn that on the 18th December, in
latitude 3G deg. Is min. south longitude % deg.
" min. east, Captain French fell in with the
ship MeGtOrd, Of Boston, from Manila 10 New
York. The McdjOrd having a flag of distress
flying Capt, French hove bis ship to and
boa!ded her, when he learneI that the cap
tain and first and second mates, of the Medjord
had been stabbed by one of the sailors. Capt.
French put his first officer on board the Med
ford TO lake the ship to the Cape OF Good
Hope, in order to obtain Medical assistance
for the wounded officers.
STATEMENT OF CAPT. ROPES, OF THE MEDF5RD.
On the 18th Of December, when APO miles
from the Cape of Good Hope, 1 vent oft TO
caution the man at the helm about steering
the ship; upon which the man became inso-
lent, anu, attempted to chastise him therefor,
when The rest Of the crew ran aft to his as
SlSiance. The sailor, George Harris, whom |
attempted TO %chaSiise, struck me and knocked
me down. | ordered all hands forward, and
all oil Them obeyed the order, with the excep-
ton OF one man, Charles Stephens, who used
insulting language; and attempted 10 draw his
knife upon me, when !, with the assistance of
The mate, attempted to deprive him Of the
weapon. In the scutle he stabbed me in five
different places, wounded the FIRST malelin the
arm, and stabbed the second mate in the OBJ.
domen, 80 that his bowels protuded through
the wound.
The wounds we're dressed as we'll as circum-
stances would allow. AT p. M. on the same
day, Stephens went aft and surrendered him
sell a prisoner, and was put in irons, and con-
fined in the lower cabin (hold.)
The captain and mates Of the Mcdford were
IN a very critical condition when Capt. French
left them.-N. Y. Tribune 1871.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22
The Gen. Scott Resolution.

The resolution creating Gen, Scott Lieu
tenant General, although it gives him no more
than he has at present, makes an an.
nual addition to his salary of 81, 900, and gives
him back pay TO the amount Of nearly $50, 900.
Congress is determined 10 deplete the Treasury
before 1t adjoarns! 1t is opposed, on princi-
pie, 10 any surplus /!
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22

uWe learn that Governor Medill has ap-
pointed James e. CLARK, of Hamilton, Butler
county, District Judge, in the place of Hon.
A. Haines, resigned. Also W. H. Baldwin,
of Cl.rmont, District Judge, in the place Of
Hon. William Rogers, resigned.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22
Religious Notice.

Rev. Mr.. QUrNDy, Editor of The 'tStar in
The West" (Universalist,l will preach in
LewiSburg. on Saturday evening, the 10th OF
March, at early candle-Iight; also, in the same
place on Sunday morning, the nth, at hall
past len O'Clock. At West Alexandria, at 3
O'Clock, in the afternoon, and at Eaton at I
O'Clock in the evening, san day.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22
HARRIsnrRG. Pa. Feb. Ii

Resolutions passed both houses of the Leg
%lslature for appointing a select committee TO
investigate whether bribery and corruption had
been used to effect the election Of United
STATES Senator. The vote was nearly unani-
nous in both ~hOuseS-only Que vote in the
negative.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22
United States Senator in P%onnsylvauia.

They have had two ballots fer United States
Senator in Pennsylvania. On the second tie
vote stood fifty five FOR Simon Cameron, the
know-Nothing nominee, and seventy one
against him, scattered among different candi
dates. Another ballot was deferred for two
weeks, by a vote OF sixty-seven yeas to sixty
four nays. 1t is thought that this resul. will
kill Cameron's chance.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22

1TA letter from Santa Fe mentions a re-
port that the Mexicans in the Messilla Valley
have hauled down the United States flag, and
raised the Mexican national tri-eolor. Troops
from Fort Fillmore, however, it is added,
have gone over there TO put down the usurp-
ere.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22

pCol.K Kinney, the fllibuster, is well known
at the West. He formerly did a large busi-
ness ct Peru, ILL.,, as a canal contractor, mef-
chant, steamboat owner and land speculator,
but suddenly left for Texas, since which his
anxious friends in that quarter have rot had
The pleasure Of seeing him.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22

0JThe Washington correspondent of the
New York Tribune states that Gen. Shields
declines to run for Congress in Illinois, to fill
the seat latel? occupied by Trumbull, who
has been recently chosen to the United States
Senate.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22

1.-THE editor Of the Eaton Register, throws
himself into a region far above the third heav.
en-, in eulogising WILLIAM H. SEWARD, and
clarifying over his recent reelection TO the L.
S. Senate. When it is remembered that MI.
SEWARD, is one of the most violent, bitter op-
ponents OF the order called Know Nothings, it
will be hard to reconcile the course of the
Register with consistency! But, perhaps, as
on some other topics, the Editor and PrOprie-
tor, differ materially, and manage to remain
on opposite sides of every question, being
quite sure, so long as they are in that condi-
ton one Of them is right The Proprietor is
a Whig-the Editor a Free SOIL AboLtiOntst-
the Proprietor perhaps, may be, is a KnOU
Nothing and the editor, %rejoices over the ele.
walton to office, OF those who denounce that
order, and so on, dd infnitum.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22
MAGNIFICENT GIFT ENTERPRIZE!!
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THOUSAND and TWENTY RIGHT GlFiA!

Gift Concerts, Gift Festivals, Gift Newspaper enterprises and various
other GIFT occasions are the order of the day, and We have concluded to
present to the people one of the best Gift Enterprises ever offered any
community. We will distribute One thousand Tickets at ONE DOL
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Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22

.D'Mr. and Mrs Jacobs, elderlypeople, re-
siding in Avon, Loraine County, o., a few
nights ago went 10 bed with burning char
coal in'their sleeping apartment, and s%uffoca-
led from its fumes during the night. Mr.. j.
was found dead and Mrs. J. survived but a
few hours. They were aged about sixty years.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22

U'"NONE ARE so BLIND AS THOSE WIG WILL
NOT sEc."-This is a true saying, and we
daily see examples of it. ObStinancy is viz
tue in the eyes Of some men, and they love 10
exercise il, no matter what may be the con-
sequences. But it really does surprise US 10
see men throwing their money away for ''slop
work" Clothing, when such an establishment
as that ofSprague & Co., offers such splendid
inducements 10 them 10 do otherwise. We
know Of no bette! Clothing warehouse than
sprague j. Co.'S, in the West, nor is it ex-
celled by Eastern stores. Every article Of
boys or mems wear, may at all times be found
there, OF the newest styles, best mako, and at
the lowest prices.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22

A committee of ladies waited upon US Sat-
yurday last, 10 solicit space in our columns for
an article upon the subjectof Temperance
or course, we could not refuse without re-
.hecting upon our ga%llan;ry. The article will
appear next week, and we may, perhaps, have
a few remarks TO make thereupon. Tie
crowded state Of our columns, prevented us
from laying it before our readers This week,
as we should have been pleased to hare done !!
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22
II O., FEB. %, 1855.

Governor,
William MedilI.
Lieutenant Governor,
James Myers.
Supreme Judge,
X. ID. Warden.
Auditor,
w. ID. Morgan.
Treasurer,
John G. BresIin.
Secretary of State,
William Trevitt.
Attorney General,
George w. McCOOk.
Board of Public Works,
James Ii. Steedman.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22

uPauperism in Massachusetts is the care
Of the State, not the local authorilies. The
expenditure for this purpose during the year
1864 was 500, 100.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22

Ult is every day rumored that there will
be a change in the cabinet at Washington
Be this as ii may, there will be no change in
BaIps Daguerrean Gallery, No. 28, West.
Fourth street. He will still continue 10 fur
nish his visitors with Those splendid pictures,
which have SO often charmed the beholder in
by-gone years.