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Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12

pThe Springfield Republican says nine
years ago, a man died Of dropsy and was bn.
ried at Middlesex, Vt and il being desirable
10 move the corpse 10 Pomfret. recently. The
body was disin,ered and found to have be-.
come perfect stone, as. hard as marble, and
not in the least altered from tie appearsnce OF
the man at bis death. The corpse weighed
five hundred and dty pounds. What Is moro
remarkable, the body Of o gifl buried by his
side was found wholly consumed, only 4 lew
of The principal bones remaining.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12

UWiilitm Holiday a Revolutionary sol.
der, and one OF The guards when Major Andre 2
was executed. died in DelawaSe county. N:
York, on the 33d ult., aged one hundred and
four years. Mr.. Holiday had been thrice msrs
Red; had thirteen children, eighty grand child.
rem, and one hundred and fifty great grand
children, and seventeen great Teat-gTands
children, making the 3um toteiof his posleIts
" two hundred M bizty-ofs. ~
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12

TAdverlisers will remember that the Ed
Ton Democrat has a large circulation and is
constantly increasing. We now issue Eight
Hundred copies weekly, and expect to reach a
before the present volume expires.
Roll in with your advertisements.
We are also prepared to do any kind Of job
work, having a large variety of Type for that
kind OF business I'VE feel satisfied that we can
render satisfaction as to style and price. Gail
in when you want Sale Bills, Posters, Circu,
lars, HosSe-B Bills, etc.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12

0JThere is an individual in this county
called "Sam," who is said TO be almost ON
%niscient as well as omnipotent, SO far as cleo
tions are concerned. His plans are laid in
the dark and matured in secret, and outsiders
feel the blow but cannot tell from whence
came the bolt, We would like 10 know some
thing concerning the future movements of
this mysterious individual. If be insiigated
the late riots-at Cincinnati, he is bad "Sam,"
and his practice and profession do not har-
monize. About this time of year, in former
times, there used 10 be some talk of candidates
for the fall elections, but as yet, the subject
has not been mooted by outsiders. Perhaps
"Sam'" is fixing up things 10 suit. Who can
LeH1
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12

GThe opening OF Spring and of agreeable
weather, has witnessed aIush 10 Balls Great
Western Dagguerreotye Saloen, that was new
er equalled before. His spacious and elegant
apartments are crowded from morning 10 nigh.
and The amount Of business he does would
be absolutely astonisb ing 10 one who never
saw Dagguerreotyping on a large scale be-
fore. 1t is an incontrovertibIe fact thai Ball
takes unrivaled pictures thence his immense
popularity. His place is OF % West Fourth
street, between Main and Walnut. Go there
for first class pictures.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12

Dli you want cheap aad nice and fashion
able and good goods, 60 to VANAUsDAL's, where
you will find such an assortment as never be.
fore your eyes bebeld.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12

u'The total vote taken in Cleveland at the
late municipal %e.ection was about 4, TOO, of
which the Democrats received some 2, l0O.--
In October lastthey only obtained some l,lbO.
a very hand some gain in six months.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12

BWe invite the attention OF our readers
TO the advertisement of WILLIAM LEE SCo., in
another column. The fame of this celebrated
establishment is no idle talk, as many persons
in this section Of country know from expert.
ence. Their assortment comprises, the latest
styles, p~rettiest patterns, best qualities and
cheapest in prices. Their stock is immense
varied and unapproachable by any other sim
liar establishment 10 Cincinnati. All The
really beautiful dresses, sha wis, mantiIlas,
capeS &C., you see on Fourth street, are pur-
chased at the house of WILLIAM LEE & Co.,
To say that the Proprietors are gentlemen and
their Clerks, the personifcation Of politeness
will scarcely convey an idea Of the reality 10
our readers. Therefore, 60, one and all, and
ste and learn for yourselves. Remember the
place-79 Fourth street, Cincinnati.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-12

O'Gentlemen who desire to replenish their
wardrobes, should bear in mind the fact that
MeSsrs. Sprague & Co., No 1l3 Main, street
make to order, and have constantly on hand,
every article of Gentlemen's clothing. Their
articles are always elegant nea! and fashion
able, and offered for q moderate price.
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EATON, o., APRIL AZ, 1865.


Governor,
William MediH.
Lieutenant Governor,
James Myers.
Supreme Judge,
II. ID. Warden.
Auditor,
w. ID. Morgan.
Treasurer,
John G. Breslin.
Secretary of State,
william Trevitt.
Attorney General,
George w. McCOOk.
Board of Public Works,
James Il. Steedman.
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The New Postage Law.

The following letter TO the Postmaster at
New York by The First A ~ssistant Postmaster
General. in anSwe 10 inquiries as 10 the CON
s'ruction Of the late postage law, will be found
10 con;hin information useful 10 all persons
who have business with The post Offices:
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Glorious DsaOerssic yistOriss IN ohig-Knov.
81 sANothinea Ronted. Al&

The spring elections afford the most gFstif1-a
ing evidence that the Democracy are EaPidlyae
reguinins their sseendeuey in otio. The foliii
lowing cities and large townihAve gone seaiast
The Know NOthings and in favor Ofthe Demos
Gratis by a decided vote. Look al the pyra-
mid: t<f - - BFsssefs y
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
OFFICE OF MErRopoLIr.N sAuRoA, C0up.N

OFFICE OF MErRopoLIr.N kAnRoA, CoupaNy.t
deorgenwn, D. c, Dec. 2b. 1856
y EALD PROPOSALS for The grading, masonry.
- and b'idging Of forty three and a half (I3
miles II this ROAD will be- received at the ofies sf
the company uatil three oc,eck ?. IN cn tn. 10th
day OF February next.
The maps, prchles. plans, and specisca io., will
De ready for inspection and sf er the 9Th day Of
Febru ry.
The Metropolitan Railroad is designed to sztsnd
from he cities OF Washington and Gsrrg.t.wn TO
the baltimore and Ohio Railroad, by an sesv nd =.
rect route, connecting with the later ad east of
the "font of kocks," on III. Potomac river ard
making \ saving ef distance on h. frst sissty
,llss 81 the present Travelled rou.e from the Cant
TEL to the Western and Northwes era States Of for
ty-fve miles.
Proceeding from the point ofin.ersac,isn ajth T. q
Baltimore and Chic Rsilroad the rout exten1s to
the st Sredstiik and, Passing thro the rich
est aSrcul urs; districts of Maryland rmnates in
the City of Aagsrstowp, where it connects With
lines of railroads, now in operst n extending to
Harrisbd, 6, The fennsy wanna Central Railroad &c
The ,rtion OF the road for whi h proposals aIe q
aoE invited extends from thu ses:er,y line Of the
10 the city # Frederick.
Pr posils Will b. recsIvsd for the rk ia sections
Of one mile each, or for the ntire distance OF 4Sk
miles.
fhe work is generally Of a medium character frr
this part Of the country, with rome heavy cutting
In earth and rock) and briJ2ing; and every fa ity
exists for profecutins It vigorously and with eccno-
sy at all as>ns OF Re y ar. Inc country is ele
vated and rolling, we'll watered. and remarkably
healthy.
The time Rdisionsd for the completion of the
ntracts will be tren TO two years
Any further Inf rmstica desired By ecrsons pro.
posing tor the pork will be Furnished at the ofi,ce
or ay be had addressing the President Of the
company by lett prior TO The day Of letting
BY order # the no nd OF Directors
FRANCIS DODGE, eresiden-.
EONUSD FRENCH. Chief An eiaer
doe 20 2avtfeha o
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STAR
FROM ANNAPOLIS
ANNAPOLIS. Nd Ian

ANNAPOLIS, Nd Jan IL. 1855
MsssRs EDITORS: Finding that vour
Evening Star pays its nightly visits to
this old metropolis, permit an old van.
derer who, after an absence of man,
years, has been Hoated by the tickle tide
OF fortune, once more to visit the scenes
OF early childhood, and to note the
changes which Times unerring hand has
made on the city and inhabitants. Though
much remains in the city proper to re-
mind one of days gone by, yet the changes
have been many, and the old adace used
when L was boy, "that Annapolis was
finished, does not hold good for On all
sides find Improvements and change of
beauty and usefulness. Where once
stood old /" Fort Severn, ROW under the
fostering care of the General Govern
ment has grown up an extensive insti.
tuition of learning for sthe education of
young men for the naval service of the
country. Splendid edifces now lift their
stories from whence once trod the lonely
sentinel on his nightly post. On the
eevern river. where only once fioated the
small bay craft, now floats the practice
ship Preble, small specimen of Uncle
Sans gun boats, All this is pleasing to
the eye; but alas what are the changes
among those With whom, many an hour
| have wiled away in intellectual ami
social enjoyment; b"t fcy, very few, re-
main to greet one and tell of early asso-
ciatlous and youthful frolics, for the
ruthless hand of death has crappled with
many stout heart, and now they rest
in their lovely and romantic grave Ward
on the banks Of their own Severn.
Last night, was permitted to look il
for moment on gay and festive scene
III the old Assembly Room, when the
present citizens were returning the COM
pllment of ball to the naval officers
attached to the Academy; but over that
assembly of beauty, grace, md "eagle
buttons, my eye wandered in vain for
one old familiar face. Those who once
graced this floor with me, are now repre-
sented by daughters and granddaughters,
and | turned away heart-sick, and felt
old Times hand heavily pressing upon
my trembling limbs. In conclusion.
allow me to hope that the present rising
citizens of my old and ancient city NAV
always be as read to extend hospitality
and kindness to strangers as were their
ancestors, but Ifear there is too much
false notion of distinction and selection
made for place and station rather than
for worth. Yours, &c.
WEsTOTR.
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glory, and her veneration, we, in the
namdpf the sacred college Of card;,.I.

~ oeNi Su SouoSc vi Cardinals
of the bishops of the Catholic world And
of all the faithful, humbly and urgently
pray that in this solemnity of the Most
Holy Virgin may be accomplished the
common desire. For which end, in the
midst of this august sacrifce-in this
temple sacred TO the Prince Of the Apos.
ties, and in this solemn assembly of the
most ample senate of bishops and people.
delgn, o Most Holy Father, to raise your
apostolic voice and pronounce the dog
na'lc decree Of the Immaculate Concep-
tion OF Mary, by which there will be iov
In heaven and great rejoicing on earth"
Ihe Pope responded that he willingly
received the petition, but it was FIRST ne.
cesSary to invoke the aid of the Holv
Spirit. After the sublime =. Veni Cres-
tor" had been chanted by the whole ss.
sembly, the Supreme Pontiff read aloua
In Latin, in tremendous voice, the de.
cree:
1t is dogma of faith, that the Most
Blessed Virgin, in the first instant Of her
conception, by the singular privilege and
grace OF God, in virtue of the merits of
Jesus Christ, Saviour Of the human race.
was preserved exempt from all touch Of
original SIM
Ihe cannon sounded; the bells chi,ped.
the people flung damask and satin en-.
signs from the windows; the streets be.
came full of gaiety; the Pope was con-
Quoted IN procession to the chanel and
the image of the Virgin was crowned
with crown of gold sparkling with pre-
cIous gems.
In the evening the city was illumin-
ated; bands of music played; Cardinal
Wlseman, of England, preached to an
lllustrlous audience; Count Bonald. of
France, responded in behalf of the au-
dience' and gold medal, bearing the
image of the Virgin on one side and an
inscription on the other, was distributed.
Now the old disputed opinion, az the
crowning work of the intelligence of this
nineteenth century, is definitely settled
by such supreme infallble Judgment
Boston Post.
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q A {. L s, &c.
B A Ills, &c.
BENEFICIAL BALL.
HONOR TO WHOM HONOR Is DuEn
SECOND GRAND BALL
or THE
EMPIRE CLUB,

THE members ofthe Empire Club take pleasure in
i announcing to their friends aud the public in
general that they will give their Second Grand Bail
on MONDAY EVANING, January Is, 1856
at TEMPERANCE HALL
The proceeds of this ball will be given toward
erecting monument to the memory of Stewart
Holland, - the brave young Washingtoniaa who was
lost with the unfortunate Arctic.
The Club pledge themselves to spare 10 pain. or
expense IN endeavorng to please those who favor
thein win thcir prrsen 'e, and feel assured while
such an object rs in view, they cannot fail
No hats or caps will be allowed Oh the foorex-
cept those OF the different Clubs
Supper and Refreshments are in the hands Of an
experienced caterer.
Exceilect COtilOn Music is engaged
Hs- Tickets ONE DOLLARVto bs had cf anv
OF the members, and al the door Oh the evening of
the ball.
MANAGERS.
VIM Fullaove, A Selden, Iprran.
:. ~ =. e"ch"Hi, Cox, b. Hopkins.
r. "dfti, Littleton. st John.
Committee on Rsceptions
VIM CIaudce, J EuIlaIove, G Bell
NJ DnnneH, ]. LabilIe, VIM Cabo
Floor Managers.
VIM CIauce, Geo Bell, FuIaIove,
IAN 4-eOtb&
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GONE The LENGTH OF Irs ROPE

The Boston Mail goes the whole length
of Its rope when it opposes the exclusion
of foreign artists from this country. In
allusion to the performances of Grisi and
Mario in Boston, the Mail SAYS:
On the broadest American grounds we
are opposed to ell this. We have native
artists and native talent quite sufficient
In our midst, and it is idle and ridicu.
lous to reward only those Of foreign
birth. All the money that goes for con.
certs and exhibitions should be made te
encourage those of our own national
household, and while we have American
actors every way worthy of support, We
need look no further.
We are resolved to bring the preseat
matter to test, and show who are
Americans and who are not. In accord
ance with this plan, we shall publish the
names OF all persons who shall attend
the Boston theatre, during the perform
ance OF the Italian artists, and thus
prove the sincerity of many of our peo.
pie: Let 1t be known, we say, who are
real citizens in these days, SO that the
community can judge between profcs-
slons and practice. AS public journalists,
we look upon this as an imperative duty,
and shall not falter in what is owing TO
our readers. Wait awhile, kind reader,
and we will give you the names of all
the false Americans vino choose to en-
courage the iackett humbug. Let it be
seen whether free men will submit to for
ejgn or aristocratic dictation.
There, now, gentle reader, what think
you of this?
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ExPEor NEW YEAR PREsEp7s

nP all the brs Eches of busius conduct d in this
" city. Gr cerie parhaps Of al others afford the
smalles, profits and should h>se toe preference for
cash, and one In that bus can continue II
his customers not pIon in ssttem. by short
notes CT cAsh Desrous Of closing up Ior the past l
earnestly request all who indebted 10 call aad
settle wi hout delay
will further give n5tics that al futurs bills
which may be contracted with Eie must be m de
with refer 20, and with Ge dis iae understand.
ing that thsy 10 be cossd M nth v, BY cash or
notes at 80 day. which have prepare1 for the pur.
pose, except uch Of ny Old customers who have IL
ways bssn prompt T. M.P KING.
dse
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MUSIC F0s BALLS, PARTIES, &C.
l.. F, W. WERER

ID ESpECTFULLY INFORMS HIS PEIRNrIs And
LII former patrens that he continues to attend
BALLS, PARTIES, dc, with his we'll organised
BAND OF scientific NJ Musieans
He will introduce all the hew and fashionable
Music
An accomplished Piani furn'shej if d, sired.
So Orders left at Hibus Hits Eusic Depot
Gauters, or Millers Confec ionery Stores or at my
Residences near den Henderson's Navy Yard, will
meet with prompt attention nov 28-2m
ID BEAUTIFUL WORK BOXES
IL 16 rosewood and papisr naehe Desks
10 tups:b b Pianos
"A Tilton's Guitars
6de Papier nache Side Ysbles
u dozen assorted Vioins
In addition t, Card Cases, Porte Mopnsiss
Fancy Goods, all suitable for Presents.
JNO. p. ELLIS,
Pa. avenue, between 9Th and 10th sts., No. 3O6.
dec 20-tf
DOCKET and Quarto Diaries for 1855 for sale
l. FRANCK TAYLOR.
jan ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-01-15

FROM ST. PETERsBURG.-Mr. Henry
Evans, a resident of st. Petersburg. writes
to TIE New Bedford Mercury respecting
the feeling created in Russia by the war.
lie says:
All the troops that have been quar-
tered in this city, Ruga, Reval, and along
the coast of Finland, are now in full
march for the Crimea and the Austrian
frontier. The Russian army now in the
Crlmea is about 10000 strong, and I
am told that it will be increased to
100000 by the first of January. All
the arsenals and founderies belonging to
the Government, aS well as all the pri-
vate founderieS and machine shops, are
IN full operation day and night msna-
featuring large cannon, small arms, ma
rlne steam engines, &c in fact, the
minds of the Russians are engossed in
the war. they think of nothing else, talk
OF nothing else; they are aroused and
determined to prosecute the war to the
full extent Of their resources with all
their energy. No doubt the allies will
find more formidable foe than they an
nclpated, but they will not yield until
they accomplish their object.
Austria still holds to her unsettled po-
Sition; she may make half way propo-
Stlon to the Western powers, but She
will be sure to keep one link of her chain
connected with Russia and Prussia,
100000 Russians flowning on her bor-
dcrs will keep her from coming out bold
for the Western powers. Col. Colt is
here; he has had an interview with the
Emperor, and will soon make arrange.
ments to manufacture his revolver in this
country L feel confdent that we shall
have peace by the LIST of April next, or q
general European way.
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UNDERTAKEN.

WOULD respectfully return my thanks to Il 0
Z citizens Of Washington and its vicinity for their
past patronage and say that owing to the ent
calls In the Undertaking branch Of my business,
have been induced to diseontinus the msnufacturs
Of Rurniture. and turn my attention fully to the
UNDERTAKING. / have spared no pains to have
svsry thing that s requisite to my business, and
an thersfors fully prepared to meet say ordef s.r
few moments notice, and I assure thoss who may
giTe ms call that will spare no pains t. csrry out
ehair orders 10 ta.;T entirs satsfsctioo
JAMES z. HARVEY,
No 4l0, 7th st., between g and B..
N. B.--Osl attended, to at all hours Of tic night
mar 2-ly
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OFFICIAL
TREAsURY DEPART

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Jan. 3, 1855
Notice Is hereby given to the holders of the fol
lowing described stocks Of the United States that
thus department il prepared to purchase, at any time
between the date hereof and the lst March next,
portions Of those stocks, amounting in the aggre-
gate to 81 900 600, in the manner and on the terms
hereinafter mentioned, to wit:
In case of any contingent competition, within the
amount stated preference will be given in the order
OF time in which said stocks may be offered. The
certificate, duly assigned to the United States by
the parties who to receive the amount thereof.
must be transmitted TO this department upon the
receipt whereof; price will be paid compounded Of
the following particulars:
l. The par value, or amount specified in each
certificate
=. premium on the stock of the loan authorized
by the act of July, 1886, redeemable November -,
1856 of21I per cent; on the stock of the loan au
thorized by the act 1882, redeemable 3lst Decem
Der, lS62 OF 10 per cent; the stock OF the loans
authorised by the acts of lS47 and ls4s aud redeem
able the former Oh the 3st December 1857. and
the latter Oh 3Oth June, 1868, OF Is per cenr and
on the stock of the loan authorized by the act of
1850, and redeemable on the 3lst December, 1864,
Commonly called the Texan indemnify six per
cent
g. Interest on the par of each certificate from the
st of January, 1885, to the date of receipt and set
fement at the Treasury, with the allowance tfor
the money to reach the owner Of one days Interest
in ;dditiOn.
Paynent ior said stocks will be made in drafts of
the Treasurer Of the United States on the assistant
treasurer at Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, as
ttle parties may direct.
But No certificate will be entitled to the benefit of
this notice which shall not I've actually received at
the Treasury on or before the said lst day of March
next.
JAMES GUTHRIE
jim 4-dtNarl Secretary of Treasury,
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" From the account of public in
come and expenditure issued by the Brit
ish Government, it appears that the ex-
pendlture in the year ended the 10th
October last, on account of the army,
WIS Fl 600, ,SS2 on account Of the navy,
t1O,057 100 IS. l0d,; on account of the
ordinance, f3,69O,S90 lis. Cd; Kaffir
war, f230,00O, and the vote of credit
additional expenses, war with Russia,
f220,000, making total of over one
hundred and. five millions of dellars
And this, at the beginning only Of the
war,
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SUPERIOR HARPS.

UTE have this day received very superior tonei
w HARP, from the celebrated iarisi4n L anu.
faetarers Doaery, Who rec,ived the highest pre-.
MUM for HsrPs at tie great exhibition in L ndon,
1851.
Persons des:rous Of purchasing, ty sisisg US
unriysllsd ina tqmsnts. HILBUs HIrZ,
Audc Depot, cor. Pa. avenue, llth and SITS.
dec 10
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AHEAD OF ALL COMPETITORS.

TUSr received one of Nefll pnrop & Co. first pre-
u aium Planes, splendid instrument in tone
and beauty OF workmanship. Call ami examine for
yourselves Neill, Iurop Goa Pianos received the
rIst premium q: the Iatsexhbit on OF the Maryland
Institute ill ccu pettors
dec IL HILBJS HITZ Agents
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CAKES FOR CHRISTMAS,

Vie 'ubscriber has large and varied assort
L msnt o. lakes and Pa try for the Chis.mas Hol-
idays Especial attention called 20 the quality as
psii p, as to the variety Of the supply.
rnuamo' Found, Jelly, sponge au1 Tea Cake
"inoe, Apple, Cranberry and other Pastries con.
stanIly On hand.
frssh Bread, sjscuit, Bunns, ana Russ evsry even.
tne puoih are invited to call and sxsmine before
purchasing elsewhere.
OHAS w. HAVENNER
C'trset, between 4 ( and sixth streets.