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Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10
An Interesting Book.

One OF the most interesting works ever is
sued from the American Press, is "Parley's
Panorma, or, Curiosilies of Nature e. Art
History and Biography" now in course O
publication by Agents throughout the country,
who are soliciting subscriptions The Agent
Tor this county, Rev. VS. LoGuE, is visiting
he people, and we hope no one will foregc
the opportunity of adding this valuable volume
to his library. The Book is handsomely EN-.
5elIished, with numerous engravings, and is
calculated to prove Of vast benefit 10 YOUNG
readers particularly. When Mr.. L.. comes
around, let every one give him, his or her
name, and obtain the Book, as it one which
Will be an ornament to a bookcase, or centre
table. The varied nature Gifts contents, res.
ders it one Of The most attractive and interest.
Ing ever offered the public. Be sure you sub.
scribe Tor a copy. Tie Book is designed
manly, TO attract the attention of Young peo.
pic from the light trash which now flood the
country, and is so 5aneful in its influence
We have seen the Book, and cordially re.
commend it TO our readers.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10
A Mon Shot in his own Houss.
New HAVEN, Conn, April %.

CuuI'B ApTll [6'
THIS evening a tragic event, uncommon for
lhis meridian, occurred in this city. Tie
lacis are briefly these: About seven O'Clock
a young man named Willard Clark called at
lhe' residence of Mr.. John Bogart, No. Is
west Chapel street, and entered a room in
which the family were sitting together with
Mr. and Mrs. Rlch1rd Wight, son. in-law and
daughter OF MIR. Bogart. Clark passed the
a [sw compliments OF the evening and made .
INTO the parlor 10 get some articles of apparel.
aS They were going out TO q neigLboling house.
Clark followed, and, passing near dwight.
placed a loaded pistol just beck of his right
ear and fired. TIT wife screamed, and Mr..
BogaTt entered the room as Mr.. W. fell sen...
less upon the floor. Clark left the house and
proceeded directly 10 his store, corner of
george onl Lock street, whittier officer LIE
Cunning went end arrested him. The officer
asked him what he had betn doing, to which
Clark replied he did not know. Dunninp
told him he must 90 with him. lie was an
swered' "CeItainly, suppose | must;" and
Clatk LOOK some money from his pocket and
handed Ito a person, at the same time giving
directions how 10 dipose of it. Dunning and
CLARK then proceeded toward the Jail. On
Inc way The prisoner was asked if the act
was premeditaied, to which he replied: "No.
not exactly premedi,aled, but / thought /
might have some trouble with him, and
thought would be prepared" Several ply
sicinnS we're in immediate attendance upon
wight and investigation proved that the ball
had penetrated the head within an inch o. the
opposite SIDE, and ii could not be extracted.-
de IS still alive, but it is supposed he cannot
long survive. The %jeal,uy Of Clark, who
had paid some atten N 10 Mrs. Wight pre-
vious to her marriage, o few weeks since. is
sand 10 have been The probable cause of tho
fiendlSh act.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10

Kidnapping Case in PHILADELPHIA.

The Philadelphia correspondent of the Bal
tlmore Sun writes as follows to that journal
under date Of April 30.
"on Saturday, a little girl; aged four years,
whose father is dead, was abducted from the
residence OF her grandmother, Mrs. Wolf, in
The Second Ward. The abduction was made,
1t is alleged,by a man employed by the moth.
en- who had separated from her husband pre.
VIouS to his death. The man seized the child
while sitting on the front step of the house
occupied by the grandmother. The child
screamed, and Mrs. Wolf rushed out of The
house in pursuit. BY this time The abductor
had placed the child in a carriage, in which
Inc mother Sarah Van Cation, was waiting, and
the vehicle was driven off hurriedIy. The alarm
soon spread, and the crowd follow ed the car.
rage, and 1t was traced 10 the house of the
man who acted as principal in the affair."
warrants were issued by Alderman Ennue for
all concerned in the abduction. and all three.
including the driver of the carriage, were held
In 5000 each for q further hearing"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10

GOULD. of the Eaton Democrat, we notice, is
becoming quite democratic here of late. The
whole tone OF his paper is changed, What can
be the reasonl Has the Hamilton Telegraph
scared him into line, or does he think il necessa-
ry to make such a rabid show of democracy in
order to keep the post object
UWe clip the above from The Greenville
Journal of the I'd inst, and in reply remark,
we never desired or intended 10 be anything
else than democratic, and if at any time the
tone of our paper was anything else than what
it profesSed 10 be, we sincerely regret it, and
shall strive to do fruits meet for repentance.
We endeavor to find something good in every.
thing-we do not, like the spider, sip poison
from The same flower from which the Bee ex-
tracts honey. Wherever we find truth and
principle, there we bow reverentially at the
throne, and seldom condemn, until fully SIT
isfed of guilt. Such democratic papers as the
Telegraph, have no effect upon our equilibri-
UNI. We never sought an office, and would
n t utter a sentiment our heart did not believe
and our conscience sanction, for all the Offices
in the gift Of the people. When God made
man he pronounced him good, and under the
Benediction Of the Creator, we might be
excused for associnting with REEs, the Ed.
itor Of the Journal, considering him a man,
but we'd as soon be suspected of having
the leprosy, as charged with being partial
to the principles 10 which he has Yielded ODE.
dlence all his life. COnstitutionally, pro-
tesslonally, and we endeavor 10 be practically
2 democratic American, and never wish or in.
lend 10 be ANYTHING else.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10

DWe expect a rich article for our mex,
issue, as Madame Rumor says that, on Tines.
day evening last, a Grand Ball was 10 come
oil IN Eaton, given by sundry anxious maid
ems, for the benefit of the Jloods. A friend,
whose descriptive powers are excellent. ba,
promised US a graphic account of the perform
ances, if the thing comes of. He thinks il
"soms" on the ridiculous, as do many other
weil-meaning folks. The Era of Woman,s
Rights must be about to dawn, and our fair
damsels are preparing TO enter upon all its
privileges and immunitieS, upon lhe first ap-
pearance Of the millenial morn. They had
better 'tpitch in" if the world is 10 COM 10
an end in 1865.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10
The Virginia Diamond.

The diamond found at Manchester, neal
Richmond, Va, several months ago, by a
poor man named Moore, is now in New York
Tor sale. II weighs twenty-three and three
'fourths caratS, and is represented as the lar
gest diamond ever found in North America
It is about the size Of a large bazlenut, OF
great brilliancy, and quite smooth. In the
center oil II, however, are several small black
speeks. II is said 1t was put in O furnace for
melting IRON at Richmond, where it remained
10 q red neat Tor W hours and twenty min
utes. 1t was then taken out and found 70 he
uninjured and brighter than ever. II was
valued in Richmond at four thousand dollar,
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10
Mr.. Soule And Louis Na~uoleop.

A meeting of the friends of Mr.. SouLE wa.
held at New Orleans a few days since, con.
graduating him on his return to that city,
Mr. SoULE, in replying TO the complimentary
resolutions forwarded 10 him, speaks thus OIL
LOUIS NAPOLEON.
81 come back to you with a heart unduant-
ed by the ire which the mere mention of nv
name has had the privilege of provoking in the
torpid breast Of the crowned M -throat who
rules over France, and with q brow on which
the most abject and reckless calumnjes have
not as yet been able to start O blush"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10

GA couple of travelling Daguerreotypists
located in Eaton, on Main street, and our
Town Council, as we are informed, command
ed them to be mOUed! We are SURPRISED al
the movement, and suggest that, the Artists
secure the Portraits Of the Councilmen. If
these city Fathers would turn their attention
TO other and more fragrant nuisances, now.ex-
listing within our Corporation limits, in viola
ton Of Corporation Ordinances, they would
receive the thanks OF many citizens. We
nave no lnteres; in the matter, but think the
Council will regret their hasty and inconside-
rate legislation.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10
Execution Of the Murderers Of Dunbar in Fort
Wayne, Indians,

The Fort Wayne (Ind.) Sentinel of the 9th
OF April his the following:
"IHE EXECUTION OF MADDEN AND KEErER.-
Yesterday was The day appointed for the
execution Of these wretched men, convicted
oil the murder of Mr.. Dunbar. AT an esrly
hour large crowd OF persons began to flock
In, from the country, and before the hour ap-
pointed for the execution, the jail was sur.
rounded by a multitude OF anxious she ctaiors.
eager 10 get glimpse of the awful trapeiy
about to be enacted. Apprehensions having
been entertained that Some disturbance might
occur and an attempt be made 10 tear down.tbs
high boald fence around the Jail yard, where
the scaffold was erected, the Mad Anthony
Guards and a large police force were st1tioned
around The place TO keep The crowd back.
For the credit Of our people we are gratifed
10 be able to state that no difficulty arose, and
that the whole sSsemblage behaved in an ex-
tremely orderly ana decorous manner.
"Several ministers had been with the IN.
happy men from an early hour in the morning,
administering to them the consultations of re-
ligion, and joining with them in fervent an.
peals to the Almighty. The religious services
were all performed in the prison. When tho
fatal hour arrived, the prisoners had their
arms pinioned, and, after bidding an affection
ate farewell 10 their companion in guilt and
suffering, Romine, they proceeded to the
scHAold. Madden was the first TO ascend,
which he did with a calm, firm demeanor.
displaying The utmost f%ortitude, and eyincinq.
by his whole department, that he had made
his peace, and was prepared TO meet bis fate,
Keller followed. He, too, had, for Q few
days previous, shown a better stale of feeling
and expressed a strong hope of salvation; but
he was terribly sfIected-the hardihood no
had previously shown had deserted him, and
ne was entirely Frustrated. They both ap.
peared engaged in private prayer until tho
necessary arrangements were completed, and
the drop fell. Keefer showed some signs OF
NE, bya convulsive movement of the shoul-
ders and chest for five or six minutes, when
his sufefings ceased. Madden's rope unfor-
tunately broke, and he fellto the ground. He
was speedily raised 10 his feet, assisted up
To ladder, the rope again adjusted, and he
Joined his companion. His sufferinss were
brief, apparently not more than one or two.
minutes,H Jsg- sZe Hcsa.t 44
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10

I"e notice that, on Thursday last, our
old democratic friend, JOHN G. BREsLty. Esq
treasurer Of State, was married 10 NJ ISIS ANNE
BoRLAND, of Lancaster, Ohio.
UAlso, a few days ago, our esteemed min
friend, M. B. WALKER, ESQ. of DAYTON. mar
ried one ofthe ~loveliest daughters of our Hoo.
sler sister State, Indiana, and there are some
ladies' in lndianabeautiful as Houries. Some.
thing must be going to happen! Jehu For
a turn OF that cold machine !" We wish you
long life and perpetual honey moons, boys,
with your blooming brides.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10

In footing up VIC discover some Sirty
dollars out upon our Gift enterprise. Oh
course we connot pay up unless those who
sold Tickets square up. We will wait a week
or two, and then if the money is not forth.
coming we will publish a list of the names oil
those who are delinquent and the amounts
due. Self-preservation cOmpels US TO pursue
this course, much against our desire. We do
hope those interested will take notice and ACT
as they should in the premises.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10

1--WE have often felt indignant at III,
course pursued by some persons in relation Il
newspaper paragraphs, and yet, we confess
our ire partook more OF a "Serio-c omico >
character than otherwise. Many sensitive
folks imagine that, every little article which
happens to strike any Of their pecuharities,
was written expressly for their benefit, and
straightway, in high dudgeon, they repair tc
the sanctum, and expose 10 the editor, and
perhaps a dozen others, q fault Of which the,
were not suspected, and give evidence that 9
tender spot was touched.
Others wreak their vengeance upon the
poor deil Of the tripod, by disseminating the
paper, vainly supposing that, as a consequence
upon the withdrawal of their patronage the
paper must stop the editor, his wife and
babies stafve, etc. Others fancy that, by
threats OF personal violence, the knight of the
quill may be inundated, ~forgetful that he
who has had daily dealings with the dcuil for
years, has no fears in this life, nor apprehen-
sions for that which is TO come.
We would here give a little counsel 10 our
readers. If you ever see an article in The
"Democrat," that strikes you hard, Except q
dun,) remember, except a call for mOnev,
pass it by, and say it don't mean me--that
shoe was made for somebody else, and Iu
not pinch my corns wearing it! We wouldn't
oh, no, we wouldn't write an article to hurt
the sensitive feelings Of any of our dear read
ers, for all the world and something else into
the bargain! Don't forget now to make the
proper application Of the hints thrown out in
this article, for this time we mean all of you
every one and the rest OIL humankind.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10
Democrats Of Preble County,

We want at least sir hundred new subscri
bers upon our subscription list, and we mus
have them Ifyou intend 10 stand by US il
the advocacy of democratic men and measures
against every and ali opposition, come up now
to the work !! This is no time-there lie nc
time for ifs and ands,-your duty is before you
plain as the MONDAY sun, and if you do not
discharge that duty;'can you, dare you censure
your neigh5or for following your example ?
This is the lime for plain talk, and immediate,
energetic action! Make up your minds as to
what course you intend 10 pursue, and having
counted the cost and consequences, follow in
that course al all hazards. If you intend to
sustain us in the advocacy of democratic men
and measures do so at once and let US see your
faith by your pOrks-if you don't say so, and
let us know upon what we have to depend.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10

J'Hey! DON'T you forget the menagerie
exhibition this day, Thursday the 10Th inst.
The combined Companies present a galaxy of
talent and attractions rarely equalled md new
er excelIed. The price Of admission 10 the
thee great exhibitions under one. canvass, 25
cents, evidences the liberality Of the Proprie-
tors and we hope their generosity will be ap-
preclated by ''the Million and their tent
crowded to overfowing at both entertain
mentS. Go and see by all means.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10

UOn Thursday last, at a meeting of the
Stockholders of the Preble county Branch
Bank, a dividend OF Jfue per cent for the lasl
six months was declared. The judicious and
efficient manner in which the affairs of the
institution are managed, are a sure guaranty
hat the interests of DepositorS and Stockhold-
eIs are well guarded. The experience of the
President, JONATHAN HARsHMAN, Esq. is &C.
knowledged by every one with whom he is
acquainted, and gives prudence and judgment
IN controlling matters. The Cashier, H. C..
hiEsTAND, Esq, is gentlemanly kind and ac-
commodatlng TO a fault, perhaps, while the
Teller, j. A. DUSANG, is most admirably adapt
ed TO a position in the institution, for his bu.
sIneSs qualifications and experience render
him an expert, correct and efficient officer
Joe's long head ''scents danger from affair.""
and lie who comes "a shine" over the officers
OF the Eaton Branch Bank, must get up in the
morning before the Crows. We Wish all
Banking institutions were managed as honest
ly, Prudently and efficiently as are those of
our Bank,-there would be no panics, for con-
fdence would never be wanting.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10
ELLEN
AdVentures Of an nrnhan-
OR, THE

Athulling tale by EMERSON Benefits now
IN Press atthe Publishing House Of T.B. Pc
TESsoN, lO2 Chestnut street, Philadelphia. A
copy has been placed upon our table in ad-
vance OF publication, and from a cursory
glance at It's pages, we are satisfied that "EL-
LEN NoRDuRY" will be read with thrilling in,
'ereSt by every lover Of Romance. 1t is a pro-
duction which will add new lustre 10 the
proud reputation ofitS popular author. The
name OF EMERSON BENNETT, is sufficient TO give
u "a rum" and emanating from PErERsoN's
publishing House, from whence never issued
a poor work, will give il an almost unbound
ed popularity, outside its own intrinsic merits.
We copy from a notice of the Book the fol-
lowing :-"lt is fiction founded on facts,
gathered from actual observation of human
misery, by the Author himself, and cleaned
from the records ola distinguished Philanthro.
piSt' 1t is a picture Of light and shade, pre-
Senting the widest and most striking contrasts.
Its shadows are as dark as vice and crime can
make them, while its lights are the brilliant
CLEANS OF purity, truth, and love. 1t is a work
10 command,the attention OF all noble hearts
oil every Clergyman, JuriSt, and Legislator
In the land-and eSpecia lily Noes it commend
itself 10 every Christian. While it boldly
Tears the mask from the face Of c%anting hy-
pocrlsy, it upholdS, in the ~lrongest language,
the pure and simple religion of Jesus Christ.
Mothers will read it, and will weep over the
wrongs and .SuferiDgs of the sweet little "Or-
phan"-the child of innocence and purify
who' amid all her trials and tri5ulations, new
er iorgetS 10 appeal, with the trusting faith of
tender years, TO her Heavenly Father-im-
plorlng protection and deliverance, patience,
resignation. Whether among friends or enc
mles-whether surrounded by beauty, purity
ana goodness, in the bright abode Of luxury
or vice, crime, misery and pestileace, in the
dark haunts of the most degraded whether
IN the hands Of pure and loving heats, or in
the grasp OF thieves, robbers, and murderers
ON the downy bed Of wealth, or the filthy
pallet of the gloomy prison-in all places and
all situations. she is ever the same sweet,
gentle, affectionate prayerful child. The
scene OF this truly great work lies in the very
heart OF Philadelphia; and The characters, so
'killluily portrayed by the pen of a master,
are still living in our midst. And We would
add that, beside the great moral beauties emu.
meraied, the story is characterized by purity
oil style, intricacy of plot, and individuality
OF character, combined with incidents of SO
thrilling and startling a nature, as to make the
heart bound and the blood leap. 1t should be
in the hands of every lover of literature. Ev-
cry page CLOVIS with the beauty, strength and
power OF genius; and-every passion of the hui
man heart, is depicted with a fidelity 10 life
never excelled."
U'Copies OF the work, will be sent TO any
person, to any part of the United States, free
o. postage, on their RENTING the price of the
work to the publisher, in a letter, post paid.
Price so cents.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10
The Late Postmaster at New Orleans.

A telegraphic dispatch from Baltimore of the
date Of May 1 says:
"The Hon. Isaac E.. Morse was especially
instructed by Attorney General Cushing 10
prosecute Postmaster Kendall, ofNew Orleans,
In the preliminary examination. The prose,
cutor stated it would be proved that notes were
stolen from q letter from Memphis, that they
were marked, and were found 10 have after
ward been disposed Of by Mr., Kendall"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10

ZIN
The whole Democratic city ticket wa,
elected. The Journal, the Know Nothing or
gan, groanS over the result, and attributes il c
FRAUDULENT voting, as the Know Nolhings inva.
rlably do when beaten. The State Sentinel
the Democratic paper ~rejoices thus:
Indianapolis is redeemed, regenerated, and
disenthralled. Republican principles have
tnumphed, and the people have declared, in
an nnmlstakable manner. th t political ques.
tions shall be discussed in open day, and 20.
lllIcal action shall be determined by a free
and FAR expression Of The public will, and not
by The prearra nged plan of office seekers and
religious blgots. The victory here is but The
prelude to the humiliation Of the midnight
party. II must sink, and, like the South sea
scheme and the Yazoo Claims, be remember.
ed only as among the exploded villianies of The
past.
"Wouid TO God that all remembrance of
this organization could be erased from the tab.
lets oil memory and Of history. so that future
ages might not know that such a diabolical
plan 10 overthrow republican institutions had
ever been invented, and thus that its tempo
rary success might never be used as a prece-
dent and an encouragement for subsegu ent
lnlqulties of The same character. Let us thank
Heaven that our citizens have decided that
proceedings which, like the foul mysteries OF
the Bona Den, are shrouded in darkness, Shall
not be encouraged among Us.
thereafter, men, so far from seeking 10 en-.
ter this order, will shrink from it as from the
touch of pollution, and those who have be-
ionged TO 1t will strive, by peni,ence and good
behavior, to eiface all memory of their con.
nection with it. The hand. writ g on the
wall has appeored-the order has been weigh.
ed IN the balance and found wanting. Ii is
doomed 10 death and infamy."
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10
EATON, o., 4 10 1855.

Governor,
William MediII.
Lieutenant Governor,
James Myers.
Supreme Judge,
R. Ii. Warden.
Auditor,
w. ID. Morgan.
Treasurer,
John G. Breslin.
Secretary of State,
William TreVitt.
Attorney General,
George w. NIcCOOk.
Board of Public Works,
James =.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10

pThe articles Of our friend ~. H. G. S."
will appear in our next. Crowded out una
voidably, this week. The two numbers will
be published in one paper.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10

1--WE have issued our paper one day earli-
or than usual, for several reasons. One of
which was 10 give all hands a chance to at
tend the show
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10

TWe have had in this region recently,
several fine showers, and as consequence,
all nature looks Ieinvigorated and an abundant
harvest is promised in return for the labors Of
the huSbandman. Vegetation never looked
better, and fairer prospects for a rich harvest
were never more lattering. "No preventing
Providence, or bad ,Oeather," Fruit orall kinds
will be unusually plenty. Good times in The
prospective.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10

USee first page for various miscellaneous
articles, special notices, &C., to all of which
we invite the especial attention OF all our
readers,
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10

TThe May number of "Godey's Lady's
Book is received, and as usual, its contents,
embellishments and reading matter, are above
praise. Everybody, particularly every Lady
should be a subscriber,
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10
iron Monday night last there W.

UOn Monday night last there was q kill
ing irOst IN this vicinity. On Tuesday morning
Garden Vegetables were frozen stiff and ice
thick as a quarter Of a dollar covered pals Of
water. We do not know what injury the
Fruit sustained but imagine from appearances
it must have been serious.