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Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-23
White Mourning,

How beautiful and appropriate is white al
the funeral of young maiden Typical Of
purity and expressive OF gentleneSS and free
dom from the stain Of earthly blemiSh. There
is a ighlneSS Of elherIaI character about i, =,
admirably adapted to the occasion. Contrast
ing with solemn sack cloth with which grief is
accustomed to be clothed,
We wish We could see it generally adopted
and that the old fashion of black mourning
should he confined to special cases, and Tor
definite periods, ms lead Of their requisilou OF
custom in protractiHg its use beyond certain
appropriate limits. We always pity the poor
widow who is doomed by the trommeIS Of 50
ciety 10 envelop herself in the heavy folds oi
bombazine fOl years-and 10 he weighed down
with il at the Summer SOStCe, because it is
expected Of her. We have often felt Tor them
aud hnuw .helr health 10 be seriously injured
by such necessity. 1t is but really a fashion
~ f.: llon-yeS, a fashion it must be called
and 81 ould be modified so aS to be express.
! i've rl sorrow without being destructive OF
comfort or ieullh. Why should there be d
summer costume adapted for mourning, i
black must he used, which is otySuaG fol
winter! a plain white cambuc dress, will
everything white and plain TO suit, with sin
gle black ribbon 10 show that it is mourning
would be better Tor health and comfort, ant
equally as expressive respect for the memo
ny Of the departed. 1t requires only begin
ming by few suitable persons to become gen
orally adopted.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-23
A Remarkable Han.

There is a gentleman residing in this city,
who came here twenty three years ago from
England, and brought with him some three
hundred guineas of his own hand earnings,
with which lie commenced business as a gro
Ger on q sna scale. Little by little he in
creased his trade, aud at the present time lie il
probably worth more than any other man III
Massachusetts, in the same line Of business
During the period Of twenty three years he
neither gave a note of hand or took one, he
never sued man and was never sued himself,
nor even called on 10 the witness stand IN any
court during the whole period. He was ua.
naturalized, and of course never voted, al
though he has paid thousands of dollars fol
Safe and county taxes. He has been known
to buya cargo Of West India goods amounting
to$90, 600, for which he paid cash on de!iv.
cry. He never deal, in or drinks Intoxicating
liquors; never gives dollar for chorltabl2
purpose where his name will appear in the
newspapers, although he has distributed thou
sands to the distrtSses Of his Ielow men.-
Can such another man be found in this Ur any
other counlly?-Bosion TimlS.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-23
YOl.I2, No. 10,
Home. PClitensss.

Why not be polite? how much does it cost
you 10 say, thank YOU Why not pracl ice
it at home? 10 your husband? 10 your chlldTen?
your domesticS! II a stranger does you Some
little act OF courtesy, how sweet the smiling
acknowledgment! if your husband ah! it's a
matter o! course; no need of thanks.
Should an acquaintance tread on your dress,
your best, very best, and by accident tear il,
how prGfuSe you are with your never minds,
don't think Of it, dou'l care at all ; if hus-
band d. es it, he gets lrown if child, it is
chastised.
'Ah! these are little things say you.-
They tell nightly upon the heart, let me as
sure youa little as they are.
A gentleman stops at friends house and
finds it in confusion. He don't see any thing
TO apologize for, -nevcr think of such matters.
Every thing is all rjght-cold supper, room,
crying chiiGren- perfectly comfortable Goes
home, where the wife has been ticking care Of
the sick ones, and working her le almost ou..
Don't see why things cant be kept in order
there never were such cross children before.
No apologies accepted al home.
Why not be polite at home! Why not use
freely the golden coin of courtesy? How
SweetIy they sound, those little words, q
thank YOU OF you are very kind D0uU
ly, yes, thrice sweet from the lips we love-
when her smiles make the eye sparkle witt
the light Of alIection.
BE polite 10 your children. Do you expcc
them 10 be mindful Of your welfare? 10 grow
gIat at your approach! 10 bound away to Dc
your pleSaure before the request is half spo
Ken! Then with all your dignity and author
ity mingle HojteneSS; give il a NicLe in yUu
household temple. Only then will you hay,
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-23
Jones tails his Experience.

When was a boy, my fat her, who was a
good man, sent me to school, and gave Inc what
he called liberal education 1t cost four
dollars aud seventy FIVE cents. went TO
school during the winter. In the summer
remained at home plowed, sowed, ra-
ked aud moved. j was Farmers boy
Well, grew older. taught school, studied
law. Law didn't agree with ne, then
thought OF becoming minister, but my con.
science wouldn't allow me to. | then weat
into grocery store as clerk. 1t was a coun-
Try grocery store, and it, stock was m1de up
of sugars, lace, candles, crockery, tea, tim
ware, whisky, whips, moaSSeS, and an lDf-
mite number Of articles, which according 10
advertisements, were twp numerous 10 men
ton | advanced, bought out my employer,
grew richer every day, and finally bought
out my emnoyer; | came 10 New York and
went into an extensive business, proposed
married; and at length "burst."
| felt bad.
had a wife yes | had a wife. She ran
away with my book keeper.
felt bad.
Well, one morning awoke and found my
self widower and in debt, and as could no
pay my debts, shifted the responsibility, ant
ran away with myself
GdH' feel quite so bal.
hal FIVE hundred dollars. bought sui
Of clothes and bunch Of segars. | went +
Boston. Thought Boston a uce--a very nc,
place: the people were nice, the streets Wer
nice, ard tie stores weE= nice, but SumelOl
or other every body was too much for me-
Men - lked sharp at me over their pointed col
lars, aud women dednt lock at ne al al. NJ
star was on Ile Naue,
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-23

unlidy dress, and tangled curls, and, as good
resolution cannot be too soon pracised upon,
go now TO make myself decent for the din.
ner table"
~ \
Our friend Arthur stood at the window Of
his office humming favorite air, while Nh.
iD-, a friend from II, sat reading the
papers. "Now, Scott" said D. looking up,
al am thinking you want a helpmate, and
know young lady who will suit you exactly.
The air you was just humming is iavor;te
Of hers, and has put the idea into my head -
Come 10 Il as soon as possible, and let me-
have the pleasure Of introducing you to the
fair Irene Willis"
Arthur started, and turned away as if OBJ
serving some hing from the window, but col
lecting himself in a moment, replied, "Many
thanks, D., for your kindness in selecting me
a better half, but methinkS have heard some
what Of this same lady that size is not owe
nice in her personal appearance; and wha
ale beauty, aud accomplishments in wife
without neatneSs Above all things | woult
avoid slatiern."
"Why Scott, you wrong Miss Willis, you DC
indeed. She is the neatest aud finest girl il
Il, and my wife says she is perfect in al
household virtues; but it must have been some
time ago when you heard OF Der. | believe
she was giddy thing once, and | have hear
some story-I was away at the time and La,
forgotten it-0hout a gentleman and tor
idresS. wish knew his name. would =
a hundred miles 10 tell him how she is altered
But it grows late, and must be Off. Do no
forget TO visit II soon, and let ME take yol
10 see Irene"
Many days did not pass ere Arthur Scot
again visited the mansion of Mr. Willis. Hi
calls became longer and more frequent, til
they ended like this simple sketch, with
wedding, which though no novel thing, Is tn
end of all novels, and the gpssips who ha
predicted life of single bleSsedneSs for on
fair friend Arthur were somewhat chagrine
when they saw the following in the mornin
papers:-
"Marred al H, on Monioy morning last
Aflhur Scott, Esq, Counsellor at Law, to Mis-
Irene Willis, only daughter of e. Willis, Esq
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-23
Beautiful Extract.

The following beautiful tribute TO Woman,
was written several years ago, 10y a contribu-
tor, believe, 10 the Saturday Post. 1t oc-
ours in tale Of touching interest, entitled
"The Rroked Heart" lis author, Dr. j. F.
Stralton, now, or at least seven yealS since, a
resident Of PreOle county, in this State, con-
tributcd in years past, many beautiful things
TO American Literature, over he nom de plume
OF RAsSELAS.
"Oh the priceless value OF the love OF a
true woman Gold cannot purchase gem SO
precious Titles and honOrS confer upon the
heart no such serene happiness. In our dark
est moments, when disappointment and ingrat-
itude, with corroding care, gather thick 9ruuLl
and even the guant poverty menGccs with lis
skeleton finger, it CLEANS around the soul with
an angels smile. Time cannot mar its bril-
liancy, distance but Strengthens its influence,
bolts and bars cannot limit lis progress, it fol.
wS the prisoner into his dark cell and sweet.
ems the home morSeI that appeaSe his hunger,
and in the silence OF midnight, 1t plays a.Ound
| his heart, and in his dreams he folds to his
bosom the form Of her who loves on still,
though the world has turned cUldy from him
The couch made by The hands Of a loved one
is soft TO the weary limbs t the sick sufferer
and the potion administered by the same hanC
loses half its bitterness. The pi low careful
ly adjusted by her, brings repose 10 the fever
ed brain, and her words of kind encourage
ment, survives The sinking spirit. 1t wouI'
almost seem that God, cOmpaSSonng woman
first great frailty, had planted this jewel il
her breast, whose heaven-like influence shoul
cast in;o fofgeLfulneSs, mans tmembrance o
the fall, by building up in his heart anothe
Eden, where perennial flowers forever blour
and crystal watefs gush from eAhaustlesS fOun
ItoiuS
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-23
Seven Born Fools.

Tie angry man-who sets his own house on
fire that lie may burn his neighbors.
The enyious man-who cannot enjoy life
because othelS do.
The robber-who, for the consideration Of
few dollars, gives the world liberty TO hang
him.
The hypochondrse- whose highest hdppi.
ness Consists in rendering himself miserabe.
The jealous man who poiSons his own ban.
qnet and then eats Of it.
Tie miSer-who sarves himself TO death il
order that his heir may feast.
The sianderer-who tells tales for the sake
Of giving bis enemies an opportunity Of prov.
ing him liar.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-23
SnmAthing for the Ladias.

The London Gazette contains some mpor-
lanl information for the ladies' i'll regGrd 10 the
manner Of placing their lips when they desire
to look aniable, digutied, &c. 1t says thai
when a lady ould compose her mouth to q
bland and serene character, she should JUS
before entering the room, say bosom, and
keep the expression into. which the mou!l
SUBSIDIES, until the desired elfebt upon The
company is evident. If, on the Other hand
she wishes TO assume a distinguished anc
somewhat noble bearing, not suggestive o
sweetness, she should say BruSh,-the reSul
of which is infalIibie. If she would make he
mouth small and pretty she should say Flip
but if the Mouth be already small, and need
cnlargirg >He mast say C, hba C. Ladies whe
having Their daggueueotypes taken, may oh
serve these rules with some advantage.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-23
Hints to Married Men.

Sra,tergraaa says that if he stays out late al
night, and wishes to AVOID scoiGing, or "Cur
tain lectures from Mrs. S., he generally waits
uu,il the wee SIna" hour about the twal'
whel the danger Of his Letter half subsidies
into fears for his pcrsonoi safety. He goes
out on business with promise 10 be az home
at nine. Halt past une, Mrs. S. UNEASY teni
aggrvated half past ten, positively enTagcd,
and rehparSes 10 herself an address for Scat
tergraSs> especial edifcator, filled with cut,
ting reproacheS eleven, vague nneaSIneSSi
accompanied by an Indefinite fear that some
thing must have happened,' halfpast eleven
nervous apprehenson-tears take tue place
| of wi,hering flames; twelve O'clock, unen-
dn,able suSpenSe-if she only knew the
worst one o'clock, completely worked up,
and about to 90 in search OF him, when Scat
tergfGsS arrives. She throws herself $50 ht
says into his arms overjoyed TO see Lin, a:
she was 50 afraid that some accident mus
have happened 10 him.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-23
K!nt tg. Simple.

Two sail RS, one Irish aud the other English,
agreed reclprocaiy 20 take care Of each other,
in case Of either being wounded in an action
about 10 commence. II was no: long before
the EngiShman's leg was shot IF by can
non ball and, on his calling TO Paddy to car
fy him t. TIE docter, according TO the ag'ee-
nIent, The o'her very readily conplied but he
had scarcely got his wounded companion on
his blck, when a second ball struck oil the
?. OF i,l Ow'S head. Paddy, who, through the
Tie mise and disturbance, comnGn in IA sea
engagement, had not perceived his igiend's last
misfortune, continued to make The best Of his
Way II the surgeon An officer, observing
Inn win htadleSS trunk upon Lis shoulder,
aSh,d Inn where he was gcins. "To the d &C.
ter sa Paldy. "r ! oEn' says he fiji
Ger, ''why you bIockhcad the man has los! bis
h'ad.' On Iearing this he flung the bod!
irJm lis shout erS, and looking at ii very at.
TENT ety. Be my sowl," sad he, h. told nc
II Was his leg"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-23
Blessings of Poverty.

Hear what distinguished writer says on the
subject: Poverty is the nurse of ma ly en-
ergy and heaven clEgng 10 thought attendt d
by love, and faith, aud hope, aud from whose
countenance all the virtues gather strengths
Look around you upor the distinguished men
that in every department of life guide and con
troll the times, and inquire what was their on
GIN and what was their early fortunes. We're
they as a general rule rocked aud dandied in
The lap of wealth No, such men emerge
from the homes Of decent competence, or
struggling poverty. Necessity shopens their
faculties, and privaton and sacrifice brace
their moral nature. They learn the great art
of remuneration, and enjoy the happiness OF
having few wants. They kfOw nothing oil
of Indifference or stately. There is not al
idle fibre in their frames. They put the vlsoI
of resolute purpose into every act. The
edge Of their minds is always kept sharp. IL
tine schools of life men like these meet til,
softly nurtured darings Of prosperity as tht
iron meets the vessel of porcelain"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-23
Gbe Demurrat..

Published every Thursday morning, in the
Dom Immediately over the Post Office, Main
Street, Eaton, Ohio, at the following rates:
81 so per apaum, in advance.
50 90, if not paid within The year, and
50 SO after the year has expired.
~ These rateswll be dlyenforced u.
No paper discontinued until all arrearage
are paid, unless the option of the publisher
TAl communications addressed tothe Ed.
tor must be sent free Of postage 10 insure at
tention.
DrNo communication inserted, unless ac
m ), ried by I,p onss BILE name.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-23
The Siege Of Sebastops |.

The Edingbulgh Review for July, in on ari
Gle upon the pr"sIess Of the siege Of Sebasio
pei, and what has been accomplished by the
Allies, thus reIer%to lis future prospects:
Three seems little reason 70 doubt of the
successful termination Of this great enterprise.
Our forces are four times more numerous than
when We undertook the siege. eur artillery
has increased IN even greater proportion, and
the experience Of the winter comp2itn has
added Immensely 10 the efficiency ofevery de-
paTment oil our armies. On the other hand,
The Ru SANS must De Spirited b theirr cen
ron'inGtd defeat, and crippled by our sue
cess in the Sea Of Azof; and mere Ge ii. words
candO! forever resist such an over whining
power as IS now brought against them.
Eu! whether the place fail to morrow, oil
sti resist some time longer, the scientific
question as far as he art Of fortfca'ion is
concerned, may be considered as settled. Fol
il is proved beyond doubt dlQlt th2t OF
abundant supply of guns poccH on eGr,l
works m"y restore tie superiority Of lie de
enSe over the attack. 1t is true the siege ha
been conducted under SO { ewhat ano,ualau
clrcum,t t noes, the town never having beef
invested but that advantage YVES TAR nor
'Ian counterba 0nced by the fact of its forif
l1"S having been commenced offer we es
taOiiShed ouls l. eS before the place, and unde
every tisadya, tdge that cou almost hay,
been cor cryed had tLey been carefully pre-
pared On The same principles in time q peace
We should not even now be chtered Gy III,
hope vi successful termination Of this grea
siege.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-23

An UP AND DowN RErLY.-During the ex-
animation of witness as 10 the locality Of the
stairs in house, the counsel asked him,
(Which way did the stairs run 2" The Wit.
ness, noted wag, replied, th t"one wayihey
ran up stairs, and the other way they ran
down stairs The learned counsel winket'
lis eyes, and then took look at the ceiling.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-23

T7'We were not little amused at the con.
vrr>a'lon Of iwO little ragged urt h.nS who
passed or door few nights since, enraged,
apparently, in discussion upon The merits Of
Know -NoihingiSm. Says one:
Pat, is yer dad Know No'LingH
"Now roared Pat With Indignation; he's q
CIt-a.lic! but your dad is."H4N
"No, he ain t, tell you!.'
"What is lie. then" SE4
"Why, he's butcher"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-23
A Mother.

Round the idea Of onc's mother the mind o
man clings with fond affection. 1t is the
ftsl thought stamped upon our infant heari
when yet soft and capable Of receiving The
most profound impressions, and all the afte
feelings Of the wor!f are more or less ligh, il
comparison. | do not know that even III on
oil. aye we do not look back to that feeling a'
the sweetest we have through lie. Our pas
ions aud our wlfulneSS may lead us far rou
the object of our final love; we may Learn
even to pair her heart, to oppose her wishes
TO violate her commands we may become
wiI1, headsrong, and angry at her counseiS o
opposition but when death has sti!lcd he
goni'ory voice and nothing hut calm mer0or!
remains 10 re capiiu!ate her good deeds, aTtc
ton, like flower beaten 10 lie ground by {
past storm, raises her head and smiles ama
her teas. Round that idea, as We have said,
the md clings with fond affection and even
when the earlier period Of our loss forces mem.
Ury 10 be silent, fancy takes the place Of re,
membgance, and twintS the image Of our dead
parent with a garland Of graces, aud beauties
and virtues WAlch We doubt not that she pos.
SeSSed.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-23

A~e~"WlI you take this wrmpn to lie yonr
welded wife asked an Illinois magistrate of
the masculine of tt couple who stood up hefure
him. "Well, Squire, YOU must be tama!
gtcrn hand 10 ask such question as that ar.
DO ynu think that would be such plaguey
fpnl as to 20 out 10 the bar hunt, aud 10 lake
this ar girl from the quitin' fTulic, If | wasn't
cnnScripuouSly Sarlain and determined ia
have her Drive on with business and dom
AK foolish questions,
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-23

l17I say milkman, yo1 give your cows toe
much salt" why, how dn you know how
much salt give them! Il Judge from the ap
pearnnce Of the milk you bring us latelYn--
Sail makes the cows dry, anl then they drink
too much water, and that makes their milh
thin, YOU know.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-23

0-N'Tln Buffalo lady hung out her 'shn,
Gle with the following announcements: go.
ice-l ar got sum M artikles fur sail sich n,
krakerS, HANDLES, kuphy kubs, sorcer,, and
many other arekles too numerous 10 menSlun,
awl celn sheep. P. S.-Beens bort here by
The kwor or booShil'
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-23

gTWhat is the sole and universal measure
of all thngsl God-who is always equal ant
like himself; who weighs and measures ev'
|erything, and sustains oil nature iu Just eq
uipoise, st. Ctemept
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-23

CHicAGo DEserIsED. "A corresponde nj Of the
Madison, Wis, Democrat, pays Chicago The
following compliment: ,.,
"Meh are getting itch faster, and living high
er, and doing more business, and drinking
more, and going 10 the devil generally by
shorter road, in Chicago, than in any place
have seen out West"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-23

unlidy dress, and tangled curls, and, as a good
resolution cannot be too soon practsed upon,
go now TO make myself decent for the din.
ner table"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-05-18

s,rs If Sqireerchy, who are found ,oo dull or any
CHER professionally rcvcr adopt the service a a
vocation IN which they are TO rise BY kloweie or b.
merit. They merely enter !; temporary school Tor
gent, manly Icacss or polished vice. The few who
sons Of old soldiers or Of monc smbtouscsst-reAiy
study tic profession. find themselves doomed 70 q
-ubaiern lie, being purchased over By their gnoFaa
but more SfiUcni fellows. Aud by these few, who are
usually appointed s3juiants and DO the work OF The
army, is maintained that drin II the British solder
Which nearly reaches perfection. To such injustice
cnd ignorance, ruling every department Of the mill
;ary service, is owing The present disgrace which hl-
fallen on Eugauds name.
To his early educntiou ami trl;ning in the military
Eel co.'s of France the Duke of Wellington owed AMI
rvays attributed biz success; and is strange that
tie ,f.ccr who Las Teen oitenos: men.ioac IN tie
Crimcou DISPATCHES and who is doubtless one Of the
0b Get soldc.s in tie Crinea, Colonel Herbert, the
Deputy QuaiiermasteT-Genera,w was trained and cdl-
Gated at tie hest military schools from chi for the
profession. The strength Of Arstocracy has hitherto
tcen in keen perception Of the right moment 20
licd aud il Las bus lent To acts Of justice an air OF
graceful sacrifice But has yet, to the present
Lour given no sign Of batting It's unjust privileges AMI
rrc.crsons Should it have the wisdom again 10
sed. or England TO gather up her IONS and shake
OF he lcprosy which eats away Ter bosom, he.e is
time stil to repair tie past The toll Of Taiayera was
dec, er anG moro prolonged but il passed inso Aine,
and tic steer e Of Old England may et send upon the
air q voice Of victory But iftlroush the dorsci oo-
s a.y ola struggle 10 maintain an ujus AMI rlinols
system at the expense ofthc honor and name Of gre
ration Aisiscracy is doomed it win have but one
consolation It will be hung with it. own beoyel red
tope and buried with all & honois IF the liturgy.