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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-05-19
Unlike a Yankee.

Read the following quotation from the
soi disoa s'Free State" of March 10TH
"We do most of our trading in West
port. though we have been, in some in
stances, greatly cheated by persons who,
we understood, supposed they were trad
ing with a Yankee. We do not see.how
this could be, for certainly there are no
two objects in nature more unlike than
ourselves and pure Yankee"
Every pulsation of the free-born New
England Yankee is for freedom. The
first breath he inhales comes from the
pine-clad hills of his own free mountain
home. He visits the numberless battle
fields of his country, and finds them all
sacred, because it was there his ancestors
bled and died to gain the boon which
they have transmitted to their children,
and for which our country is character
lied as
'sThe land of the free and the homeof tle brave.
He longs to extend the institution which
cost so much blood, and so much treas
ure. He looks to the far West. and sees
a country which for thirty -four years has
been exempt from the scourge andgroans
of slavery: He finds the partition walls
suddenly broken, and observes the south
ron with the manacle and slave on the
plains Of this cherished spot. His very
blood boils With indignation, and he#oH-
ders that the stones do not cry aloud
againstt the base wrong which demagogues
are heaping upon the country. Gather
ing his household gods" about him, his
wife and little ones, and leaving behind
him all the scenes haIlowed by long asso-
citation, he journeys two thousand miles,
and finds himself in Kansas. We find
him here laboring constantly, at the bal
lot-box, and everywhere endeavoring to
make his adopted home redoient with
happiness. desiring all persons, without
distinction, to enjoy the same privileges
which are awarded to him. But the ed
itors of a prcfessed free State paper de-.
clare that There are no two objects in
naturemoreu unhkethan' themselves, land
pure Yankee
Yankees descendants of the pilgrim
fathers! sons of the heroes of the revo-
luton how do you like the tone of the
Jesuits who sail under the flag of free
dom. while they are more .sunlike" you
who bear the true flag aloft than the most
opposite ''objects m nature s''
Indian Difficulties.
It is said that there are apprehensions
of violence entertained by the settlers in
the south part of Kansas from the Usage
Indians. A public meeting has been
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-27
The Back Out at Ashland.

Both parties held meetings at Ashland, on
last Saturday. Gov. MediIl and Hon. Dave
Todd were there on the part of the Democracy,
and MessrS. Chase and Campbell on the part OF
the Know Nothings. Previous 10 the arrival
Of the speakers, the Know Nothlngs were very
anxious for debate, but after tleir arrival,
hey were as mum as mice. But the Demo
Gratis were not willing to give the matter up in
that way, and sent formal challenge for a de-
bate 10 Chase and Campbell, which was de.
clined! and the parties occupied different
stands. After all the Boosting and Dragging OF
tha Know Nothing papers about the tnumphs
achieved by Mr.. Chase at CauolIlOn, We sup
pose they will use oil their inventive geniuus
to find some proper excuse for this refusal 10
90 into another discussion before much larger
crowd Tie Democracy Of Ashland are in ex.
celIent spirits, and have nominated strong
ticket for legislative and county officers, ant
cannot fail to carry that county by handsome
majority. Mr.. Chase loses ground by ever,
speech he makes.-Sandusky Mirror.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-27
A Preacher turned Horse 5hisf.

On Saturday night, officer Fox, in company
with an officer from Kalamazoo, Michigan, ar
rested at Levi ]. North's Circus, a man OF
clerical and dignified appearance, white era
vat, black coat, etc., on a charge of horse
stealing. II appears that this individual, who
calls himself the Rev. S. J. Taylor, and who
claims TO be a preacher in good standing in
the Methodist church, hired horse and bug
gy few days since at Kalamazoo, TO take
short nde into the country 10 preach. After
proceeding about ten miles, he drove the bug
gy into ditch, and broke off one OF its wheels,
and then took of the harness from the horse,
filled bag with prairie hay 10 answer for a
saddle, and mounting his steed, proceeded on
his way toward Chicago. While goiiIE thro
tamarack swamp some distance below the
city, he accoSted company of men who were
amusing themselves in various ways, and ri.
ding up 10 them, exclaimed in loud and ma e.
sal twang:
"My fellow travellers 10 Eternity you no
doub: are surprised TO see Minister Of the
gospel in this unhappy plight, bestriding Steed
without saddle, ah, and with nothing bette:
than blind bride wherewith 10 guide his
steps, ah; but oh my hearers, behold in me n
representative of the true Church, which de-
spseS pride, pomp and circumstances, and
sends forth its servants, like John the Babtist
to cry aloud and spare not, ah, and TO preach
in the wilderness to eat locuss and wild no
ney, and 10 be despiSed and tormented of men,
ah Yes, my brethren, in me behold mar
who cares rot for the lustS OF the flesh and the
devil, ah, and who is now on his way 10 Chi
cago. ah, to preach, and warn and TO afTrigh
that second Gomorrah and 10 fortell 10 its in
habitants the fearful doom which awaits it,
ah Therefore beseech you, as many as are
here preSenS, TO tell me the road to that cit,
Of the plain, ah, that | may rapidly reach it,
and shake of the dust Of my feet against it,
| The men directed The preacher how TO 30
and he left them, and arrived here on Sa'ur
day, in The meantime, however, selling hi
horse and pocketng the proceeds. On SOtur
day night, he visited the circus, and aS W,
have said while enjoying the sports of The ring
was arrested and taken TO the watch house
On examining his person quantity of sermons
texts, skeletons Of diScourses, etc., were foun
upon him, and he offered to preach 10 the Of
fcers, upon any theme they might select
which offer was declined. He was Senl bac
TO Kalamazoo, yesterday morning, in custoG
OF the officer who came after him.
| Chicdpo Tribune, Sept. A.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-27
An American in Sebastopol .

An American captain in the Crimea, JULY
%, writes 10 the Newark ADJ rtiSer that the
allies number 100000 men. He adds:
"The TWO armies have advanced theirirench.
es to within fifty yards Of each other, and
make dreadful havoc. lcould see the Rus.
slams throw shells from the Redan aud Mala
koff Towers directly into the English ant
French trenches, and it is melancholy sigh
to see the poor fellows taken out of then
knocked TO pieces.
." was talking with an officer who has beer
in the Crimea throughout the campaign, anc
he was OF the opinion that il would not b,
taken this year. He said that the Russian
Notifications were the best engineering h,
ever knew. From an elevated position wher,
you can see the whole camp it is most mag
nifcent sight. had good view Of SeLasto
pol and all the war ships in the harbor.
"There is great deal Of sickness here.
have lost two of my crew, and the most O
them are now sick. The sail through III,
Mediterranean, The Greek Islands, the Oar
danelleS and the BoSphorus is very pleasant
The scenery is grsnd."
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-27
important to Persons on Foot

BY recent decision OF Justice Colerdge, oil
New Jersey, it will Ge seen that persons in
crossing The street from one side walk 10 onoth.
er have the same right that vehicles have
that YOU are not compelled 10 stop or run 70
get out Of their way. A decision Of this kind
was also made by the Supreme Court Of Gin.
cinna,i, some year or two since. Justice
Co!eridge says:
"When passing along a street, the side
pavemens were for foot passengers, and the
centre OF the street was for carriages, and those
persons who wished 10 Cross were bound to
watch their opportunity--io use due care and
caution but, at the end or corners of street,
if a foot passenge! wished to cross it should
be known that the Gentle Of the street be longed
as much 10 the foot passenger as the carriage.
and he has as much right 10 tell the driver Of a
carroige 10 wait for him as for adriver to
make him wait"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-27
Sir John Franklin.

Lady FRANKLIN has addressed letter 10 the
chairman Of the Arctic Committee, urging the
claims of her late husband 20 some portion OF
the reward offered fo' the discover. ofa north
west passage. She says:
"When i: is remembered that these brave
and unfortunate men, after years Of intense
suffering and privation, were found dead o
starvation upon a spot which they could have
not reached without having first solved thai
geographical problem which was the object ant
aim Of all these painful efforts; and when it is
also remembered that they are beyond tht
reach Of their country's rewards, you will not
think, refuse them the acknowledge tha
is due TO their memory
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-27
Gen. Cass on Know Nnthineisfn.

The veteran chef and distinguished stnfes.
man, Gen. Cars, has been compe lied 10 pub.
!lsh in his own defence, a letter on the SUBJ
ject Of Know Nothingism. Gen. Houston, III
his recent avowal Of mernbersbi ip in the ordef
of intolerants, uses these words: "Gen. Cass
has approved the platform of the AmericaR
order as proclaimed 10 the world by the Con.
vention at Philadelphia"
Gen. Cuss calls attention 10 the views me-
viouSly expressed by him on the subject and
thinks il strange that lie should have been sup
posed by any one 10 endorse the platform OF
the new faction. He approves of that part of
1t which says Congress ought not TO fegSlate
upon slavery in the territories. To that ex-
tent, no further, do the principles OF the party
meet his appreciation. We regret ihnt we
have not room for the entire letter.. but its
concluding observations upon the position Of
the Democratic party, at the present crisis, are
so sound, so wise and so practical, that they
must carry conviction 10 the minds of every
reader. We therefore call especial attention
10 the following remarks of Gen ass:
| have never known the time when the de-
mocTalc party was called upon by higher con-
Sderaons 10 adhere faithfully and zealously
to their organization and their principles, than
they are at this day. Our confederation is
passing through the most severe tlial il has yet
undergone. Cnceasing forts are making Id
excite hostile and sectional feelings against
which we were prophetically warned by The
the Father Of his country; and if these are
successful the days Of the Constitution are
numbered. The continued assaults upon the
south, upon its character, its constitutional
rights, and It's institutions, and the systematic
perseverance, and tie bitter spirit with which
these are pursued, while they warn the demo-
cratic party Of the danger, Should also ncite
IL TO united and vigorous action. They warn
it 100, that the time has come when ali other
dfterenceS which may have divi ed i: should
give way TO the duty Of defending the consti-
tu'lon, and when that great party, coeval with
the government, should be united as one man
for the accomplishment or the work 10 which
ii is now called, and before it is loo late. Ii
is The American party, Tor it has neither Sec
tnnal prejudceS nor sectional preferences,
and its care and IFS elIorts extend wherever tho
constitution Of is country extends, and with
equal regard to the rights and interests Of aIh
believe the fate of this great republic is now
in It's frandS, and, so believing, | earnestly
hope that IFS action will he finn, prompt and
united, yielding not one hairs breadth of IFS
time honored principles, and resisting to the
last the dangerous efforts with which we are
menaced; and if so, the vict ny OF The conSti-
tuition, doubt not, will Le achieved.
] am, sir, respectfully,
Your obt. Servt,
LEWIS CASS.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-27
Perfect Love,

Perfect love has this advantage in it, that it
leaves the posseSSoI OF it nothing further to
desire. There is no object, at least, in which
the sou finds absolute content for which it
seeks TO live, or dares to die. The heart has,
as it were, filed mp the mou Ids of the imagin-
alton, the ruth Of passion keeps peace with
and outvieS The extravagance Of mere Ian
guage, There are no words so fine. no fat
tery SO soft, that there is not q sentiment be-
yond that ii is impossible TO express at the
bottom OF the heart where true love is. What
idle Sounds the common phrases, adorable
creature divinity angel are What a
proud reflection It is to have feeling answer
ing to all these, rooted in the breast, unalter
able, unutterable, to which all other feelings
are light and vain. Perfect love reposes on
the object of its ohoice like the haycon on
the wave, and the air Of heaven is around it
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-27
Think.

Did you ever thinki There are men who
ypend their lives without thinking or reflect
ing. When they speak, they utter the meresl
common place ideas, which are in everybody's IS
mouth. Nothing new or startling comes from
them. People may present new truths, but
they may produce old ones in a new garb.-
Reflection will enable them tD do this. How
few men Of all that live and breath are really
capable Of impariing information and instruc.
tion. The reason is obvious. II is not be
cause they have small minds or are dull of COM
prehension. 1t is because they do not think.
They never set themselves down to reflect and
Eneditate. Arc you Of that numberi Can you
impart no instructions by your voice or pen3-
No wonder you ieei ashamed OF your igno.
rance. Let this be the moment Of reflec lion
of deep, serious thought-so that the future
like the past may not be blank in your his
onfv.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-27
The Editorial Profession in California.

Editorial profession in California is described
in vein Of extrayagant humor by one of the
fraternity. Referring 10 The daily duties which
devolve upon the members of the Press, he
gives this order Of proceedlGss to be followed
by the editor:
First-gets up in the morning at ten o clock;
dresses himself, puts on his hat, in which are
six or seven bullet holes, and goes 10 q restau-
rant for breakfast. After breakfast Starts 10
the Office to look over the papers, and discov.
ers that he is called a coward in one of them,
a liar in another, and puppy in another; he
smiles at the pleasant prospects of having
something 10 do; fills out and dispatches three
blank challenges, a Team or two which he al =
ways keeps on hand, ready printed TO save
time; commences writing leader, when as
the clock strikes IL, large man, with cow
hide in one hand, pistol in The other, and
bowie kuife in his belt, walks in and asks if
his name is; he answers by knocking
the intruder down two pair Of stairs with o
chair.
At twelve O'Clock, finds that his challenges
have been accepted, and suddenly remembers
that he has little affair Of that nature to set
lie al the beach that day at 3 o'clock; goes
out, kills his man, and then comes in and
dimes or grizzly, starts for the office, and,
while going there, gets mixed up in street
row, and had The heel OF his boot shot off by
accident; laughs 10 think low beautifully il
was done; arrives at his sanctum and finds an
"infenal Machine" upon The table; knows
what II is, and merely pitches il out Of the
window; writes an Article on "moral reform, -
and then starts for the theater; is attacked on
the corner OF a dark alley by three men; kills
two of them, and takes the other 20 the station
house. Returning TO the Office at / O'Clock
at night, knocks man down who attempts tc
rob him; kills dog with paving stone; gets
run over with cab, and has the tail of hi,
coBt Slitted with 4 rust from knife, and tw,
bullet holes put through his beaver as he steps
within his own door; smiles at his escape
writes until two O'Clock, and then turns in
with the happy conscenciousness OF having
two duels TO fight the next day.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-27

u5-Girls, beware of transient young men
-neyer suffer the address ofa stranger, Tecol.
lect one good steady farmers boy OF induslri,
Gus merhanic is worth more than all the float
lug Trash of the world; the allurements Of s
human dainty jack with gold chain about his
neck, walking stick in his paw, some honest
ialor'S coat on his back, and brainleS,
though fancy skull can never u axe up The los:
OF a kind fathers home-a good mothers
counsel, and The society Of brothers and sisters
their affection lasts. while that Of such a
young man is lost in the wane Of the honey
moon. 'TiS true.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-27

Coon WlsH.-A singular sort Of a man, not
twenty miles from -, sent for magistrate
TO come and write out his will. After men
tioning number of bequests, he went on:
al give and bequeath 10 my beloved brother
Zack one thousand dollars"
"Wby you are no. worth half that sum IN
The world" interrupted The magistrate.
"Well, no matter if amt" replied the
olber, "lrs my will that brother Zack should
have that sum, and be may work and get it If
he has a mind to.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-27
pottiral.
THE DAYS OF CHILDHOOD.
A S0NG-BY c. D. STUART.

AS0NG-Br c. D. STUART.
The pleasant days Of childhood,
How swiftly have they flown,
Like young flowers in the wildwood,
When autumn winds have blown;
They're gone-they're gone forever
They will no more return,
Tho memory holds them in the heart,
Like ashes in the urn.
The happy days Of childhood,
When innocence and glee
With gentle fingers tuned the heart
To music wild and free;
They're gone-they're gone forever
Like rivers to the main;
Their dancing waves Of joy and mirth
Will ne'er return again.
The holy days Of childhood.
Ere evil thoughts came near,
When in the heart no sin was found,
And on the cheek no tear;
They're gone-there gone forever
Like foot prints on the shore,
Washed out by Times relentless waves,
They will return no more.
The plea SAINT, holy, happy days,
i.ife's only blossom time.
Where are your buds which promise gave
OF flowers in Summers primel
Tho gone-tho gone forever
Ye haunt the heart and brain;
And memory keeps you to anoint
'Eife's after years ofpain.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-27

Gr"They are exhibiting bear woman up
in town said Mrs. Slep, as she dropped like a
kedge anchor ino Mrs. Partington's big arm
chair. Mrs. PaItingion looked painfully at
Ike, who was pegging top by the door, 10 the
danger of sundry jars Of preserved plums. "a
bare woman, indeed p said she. al wonder
what they will exhibit next? Though the
barrenesS isn't the shame-'ts The knowing
Of it. There was Eve, now wasn't thought
any worse OF, and moved III the first society,
till she found she was naked" "My dear
Mrs. P.," said Mrs. Slep, interruptng her,
"this is woman that is thought to be, in some
respects, like the animal called bear." "Oh,
ah," said the old lady, "well don't know
which would be the improperest to make a
public thing OF, for couuptured taste is as bad
as viSecrat.d morals" This was a profound
remark, and the old lady stood holding her box
long after she had uttered it, looking abstract
edly at picture ol Susannah and the elder
over the montlepiece. All that top, Ike, has
gone into the preserves, and reels with gath
cred sweets, and that blush about thy mou th
is of deeper dye than shame could awaken
Ike !-Boston Post.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-27

GFPs, are sister Nancy and Sal resources1"
''No, my son, why do ask me that question:"
S'Because ! heori uncle John soy, if you
would only husband your resources, youcould
get alongsa good deal better than you do.-
And I thought you wouldn't have so many
young men then to supper every Sunday even.
dng; that's all Pa"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-27

QFAn old-faShioned naval captain stood up
to 20 through country dance with very fine
lady, who was shocked TO observe that his
huge aud worn hands were not covered accor-
ling to etiquette. 'Captain," said his fair
partner, "you are perhaps not aware sir, that
you have not got your gloves on" "Oh, new
er mind, ma am," answered The comma nder,
''never mindj can wash my hands when
we've done"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-27

GJ"Ah," said old Mrs. Doosenbury, "larn
ing is great thing, I've often felt the want Of
it. Why, would you believe it, I'm now sixty
years old, and only know the names of three
months in the year, and them's spring, faH
and autumn; larnt the names OF them when
was a leetle bit Of GAL"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-27

uJ'A very intelligent lrishman tells the fol-
lowing incident of his first experience in
America. came TO this country Severa years
ago, and as soon as arrived hired out to a
gentleman who famed q few acres. He
s. owed me over the premises, the stable, and
where the corn, hay, oats, &C., were kept,
and then sent me in 10 get my supper. After
supper he said 10 ME: Tames you feed the
COW, and give her corn in the ear" ! went
ou' and walked about thinking, "whst could
he meant Had Understood Lim?" lscratch-
ed my head, :hen resolved | would inquire
again; so | went into the library where my
master was writing very Lusily, and he an.
swered without looking up, :" thought told
YOU 10 give the COW some corn in the ear" |
went out more puzzled than ever. What sort
Of an animal must this Yankee COW be? ex-
amned her mouth and ears. The teeth were
good, and the ears like those kline in the old
country. Dripping with sweat, entered my
masters presence once more. "Please, sh,
you bid me give the COW some corn in the ear.
didn't you mean in the mOuth?" He looked
at me moment, aud then burst into such a
convulsion Of laughter, made for the stable as
fast as my feet could carry me, thinking that
was in the service OF crazy man.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-27

GTA modest young gentleman at a dinner
party put the following conundrum
"Why are most people who eat turkies like
babies ?"
No reply. The modest man blushed, and
would have backed out, Dut finally gave tho
reason:
"Because they are fond of the breast"
Two middle-aged ladies' fnnted, the remains
OF the young man ere carried out by The coz
oner, and three married ladies' clapped then
handksEche+Fs TO their mouths in commissions
-too!hache, OF course.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-27

Coon SOUND ADvIcE.-Never throw stone
at any one until you have looked 10 see wheth-
er there is a window behind, or you may have
10 pay rather dt ar for your revenge.
Never fix your own price, but leave it en-
iirely 10 ths liberaliiy Of the gentleman, as
he chances are you will get great deal more
by it.
Never sit next 10 young lady al dinner, for
she only talks and does not care about eating.
Never quarrel with your wife, Cf you have
got any as you will only have 10 make up and
pay for the reconciliation in the shape OF a
season ticket at The opera, trip to the springs,
o silk dress or cashmere shawl.
Never mention you have received legacy,
or some impertinent fellow will be asking you
10 stand q dinner.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-27

GJ''rhe man who consults domestic peace
and the morals Of his grown up boys, should
be careful and not hire young and good look.
ing servant girls. Human nature isn't harmed
by being looked after.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-27

FA pedaler calling on an old lady to dis
pose OF some goods, inquired Of her If she
could tell him OF any road that no pedder had
ever travele
Eyes said she, w know OF one, and only
one, which no peddler has ever travelled, (the
,peddler's countenance bsightened,) and that's
the road TO heaven"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-27

U"Chsrles," said young lady to her lov.
er, "there is nothing interesting in the paper
to-day, is there"
"No, love, but hope there will one day,
when we shall both be interested" The lady
blushed assent.