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Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-12
WOMAN,

Do you love her ? Has she left home, her
parents, her sisters, her brothers, her friends,
all, for you Go you love her has familiarity
induced you 10 carelessness have you for
gotten the VOWS you made her before heavens
tribunal has time and the troubles incident
to all life made her physically less favorable
in your eyes have you forgotten that her
youth, her hope, her aspirations for that sphere,
that all honorable omen covet. was pledged
In you and have you cherished her, and are
you still 10 her all in all? If you are, then
she is happy. ana you have acted part to be
applauded by your fellow men, and you will
receive one DAY your recompenSe of reward.
But on the other hand, have you become
dissatisfied have you forgotten The being you
swore 10 cherish have YOU left her 10 her
own resources, and by your continual absence
caused her 10 pine in solitude, like meek
gentle suffereri If you have, oh man you
will one day pay The enal'y Of your neglect
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-12
EATON, PREBLE COUNTY, 0, JULY 1a, 1855.
I.Tham ,Era LARa -

A distinguished public speaker not long
since illustrated, in conversation with uS, the
singular want cf Hcqua int anee in certain local
tiles with Scrip'ural subjects and phraSeology,
by the ant cdote we subjon. II the extreme
ignorance Of the hero did not relieve him frnm
oil imputalion OF The sort, he would be con-
silered coarse blasphemeT; but our inform
ant, who vonches for the facts on personal
knowledge, states that the case was nothing
more nor less than an exempli cation OF the
happy simplicity which chsracterizes some OF
the bach woods counties of Tennessee.
1t seems that an adventurous son OF the
Ste e menionedS born and nurtured among the
mountains, went down 10 the city of 'iempbis
10 "Seek his fortune" He found, instead, a
complaint which the Mississippi wafer not un-
frequently generates, and which, whether il
finds speedy termination in the cramps o
cholera, or whether It gradually Saps life in 4
chtonic form, is always 10 be dreaded. II was
in this lniier shape that poor Bagiey "picket
il up" and month after month il tugged al
his vllas, reducing him day by day, until al
length he was but the out line Of manA-e
mere petipaieiic skeleton.
A worthy minister marked the poor fellow
and seeing that the king of terrors had "spot
ted" him, determined to call on him and Offe
spiritual consola ion. II never occur ed I,
him that the ears Of any one born ina Chris
iian country could be entirely unfamiliar will
The verbiage by which spiri;ual subjects ar
commonly approached. He, therefore, afle
some kind inquiries about the rava. es The dis
ense was accomplishing in Bag ey's system
brooched the important topic some what thus
"My dear Mr.. Bagley, in view Ct your rela
tions with this life, how do you feel?"
odd SICK" was The prompt reply.
"Don't swear, my pour friend;" said tn
parson. "and let me earnestly ask you if you
ever hink Of your latter eDd 2"
lord - sald Bagey, amt thought o.
no. him else for morn three months"
"Not, Pm afraid, in the right way, MI. Pag
ley; beg you to pause ant refec; It
time you began to wres:le with the Lord !'
The sick man looked down al The miserable
cafess, poker l-gs extending before him, an
with an neffabe expression Of amozement i
his countenance exclaimed
! "RastIe with The Lord What tciih thei
ere legs "'-poining 10 his own-"Why pal
son, he'd f1irt me into hell the very first pass.
The record in HE case does not d,Sclos
whether the parson continued his efforts Q
so ub,use m intellect; but we think the il
ference very fair that SO tough a customer su
vived even the "chronic Mississippi wal,
complaint. ."-Montgomery Mail.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-12
Harmony.

One of the most general principles OF the
human soul is The love OF rhym:h. The mpih-
er sings her child into Slumher 10 the motion
of her body Of rocking it backwards and for
wards. Children and savag.s beat time 10
their own voices. The pc eslran also cheers
his walk by whiSIling in LiSon with his fool
seps; and when numbers we're undergoing
The latgues { a march, it was natural they
should give utierance 10 the same tones, if only
for The sake Of producing uniformity of mo.
ton. Tins The natural love OF rhymth aided
the birth o: song in more quarters than one
but, with the expansion Of the feelings and the
faculties, II is moi 10 bs SUI p ,Sed that he
primitive vocalist confined himself 10 the vi.
terance OF mrre meaningless sound. No the
mother as mothers do N this hour-woult
launch into praises OF her Spring as she sung
into Soo'hlngS of its pain, or promises Of its
fathers return. In like manner the warrior
would recount his deeds laud The exhibition
on wL;ch he was sent, or sing his hopes Of
coming victory. Even The modern soldier,
prevented by military etiquette from joining
with his voice 10 the relief of fatigue, is pro.
vided with the stirring drum and trumpet tc
animate his movements; but The bards Of tht
undlSciplined still adhere TO The older impulse
and time all their footste ps to some popu'a
air. In short the birth of Music receives it
exempligca'ion every day frow the habits o
mere infants, who, when scarce able 10 artic
ulate will sing their inicninas RS they 'odd
from chair 10 chair, and when hammering a
something that produces noise, invarab
causes their voices 10 keep time with III,
clamor.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-12
VOl.12, No. A.
Our Jsurhes through Life.

Our journey through life may be compared
10 the ascent of a mountain. We aim hil h,
but how frequently at first, with but indisinct
ideas Of the goal which we ar attempting to
rench! And, accordingly, when we have
reached what, 10 our human understanding,
appears a gratifying elevation, and begin TO
look about for a fine view 10 reward the ar
duousnesS OF our efforts alas at once we find
ourselves surrounded by clouds, and lost in
log and MIST And then what longing, wish =.
full looks we cast back toward the green vol
leys OF our childhood, when The soft warmth
Of the sun, the sweet perfume OF flowers, the
music OF the gurgling brook, filled US with
peace and gladness! But onward il the word.
Our goal is not Of sweet memories or soft
| longings.
Onward, ever onward, and still upward,
over rock and brier, through storm an mist
and clouds, till we have placed oil beneath
US We may not have intended 10 60 so far
when we commenced. Neither did the first
disciples Of our Savior. Yet he hat endure b
10 the end Shall receive the crown OF everlast,
ing life.
A soul at the point of departure from The
body is aptly hkened to a little boat ahoat in
mid ocean. Below is noughi but the vast ex.
panSe Of water, above the heavens, 10 which
he lonely boatman casts his anxious look
Al such time he feels The most important
question to be this; whether the s OF pureSt
azure offers prospect clear, bright and peace.
Iul; or if it is bes.t with lowering clouds, il
which the vivid lightning's fash portends The
approaching storm.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-12
.es,oop a Little"

The anecdoie in the life OF franklin is
well known, where, when entering a house
by The basement door. he struck his head
against The top, and heard his father say,
"Benny, If you expect 10 60 easy through The
woltl, you must sloop little" No class of
persons need 10 ponder and apply t IS him
more than those WHO are looking out for bu
sneSs and make long DELAYS in choosing
They want something that suits them" To
everything that turns up they have an objec-
lion. and they wander like the man who tries
10 find picture that will be perfect portrait
Of himself and which he can purchase much
ch-ap-r than TO have nrirai, painted. The
Great trouble is, they will not ''stoop riI,c,''
but oieliimes, at last. they have 10 bend lheiI
pride considerably! The hest rule is, to EN-
brace near opportunities for the security Of The
remote. Some one has said, "Fortune does
not stoop often to take any one up;" but just
as true it is, that where men stnop to fortune
she will raise them up. A man is far more
likelv 10 find better opportunities by doing
something, than by being idle. lie is at least
exercising his abilities; he is testing his bust
ness qualities, he is brought into contact witt
the busy, and he may find. as many have foun
that fortune turns up the besl thing just wheI
he least expected her favors.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-12
Deal Gen.iy with the Frrine.

Could we but for moment draw aside the
veil from the human heart, what awful mY-
terIes would De revealed 2 Could we but read
the secrets engraven there, how very much
that we have looked upon with indignation
and contempt, world We be led 10 look unon
with pity and with kindness. Many, very
many have fallen; yes, from the very pima.
Gle Of fame and honor, 10 the unparalleled
depths Of vice and wretchedneSs. Did we but
know The nytemplstionS which have crowd
ed themselves upon their path; did we but
know The fattering inducements held 10 their
view by loved and professed loving ones,
Il ougltlrSs OF the fearful conseque noes which
might enSue, and above all, did we but reallzs
the unuterable anguish through which oft
times take possession OF their sensitive soul,
conscience and duty would demand our pity
and sympathy and instead OF awakening
painful recollectionS, do all in our power 10
mitigate their woes. Thus would we be led
10 avoid in 'look, Iout hi or deed, everything
that would give offence or cause q thrill OF
pain. We are surrounded by sensitive hearts,
which one careless word might fill with cor.
rodng grief.
A kind word is indeed o small thing; vet
TO the bleeding heart what relefl II buoys
the sinking heart, and nerves il against deS-
o"h"J Oll llIncS COUCcdt n
heart that is even now breaking, and wears but
lie semblance Of JOY, the more effectuoly 10
conceal its wreicnedness. kind word may
disrel Tie gloom and heal the wounded spirit.
Mark that sad and lonely one, in whose eye
the tear drops often tremble. Listen to tho
low sigh that struggles 10 hide the SOULS emo
tlon, yet speaks more plainly Than words eau
tell OF the agony that reaches within.
There is indeel bitterness there; the worl 4
may not heed it-may look with Scornfu gozs
or pass by in utter coldneSs. Is it not then
our duty TO act as angels of mercy to that be
nighied, Responding heart 10 soothe IFS des-
poadency, and point to brighter hope. There
IS music in kindly word that cen s,fen the
hardest heart; and when ONCE the better feel
ings are rouSed there is hope.
A harsh or unfeeling word may fall like Z
w,hering curse, and urge US on 10 ruin or dis
pair thousands who Otherwise might be re-
claimed. Therefore it is our duty to be kind
10 all, TO the lowest and mesnest Of God,
creatures. II will cost US nothing, and MAJ
be the messenger of peace, comfort, and hap
pness 10 the responding despairing one -
Words Of love aud tenderness are sweeter
dearer, and Of far more value than eught els,
this cold, self world can yield 10 miserahle
fallen man.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-12
A Patriots Resolve,

An old man Of more than four score years,
afflicted with bodily infrmity, for which he
had been advised by physician to use arden,
spirits as medicine, was presented with The
total Abstinence pledge. After reading it he
said -
"That is The thing that will save our coun.
try will sign it,!
"No,' said one, "you must not sign it, be.
cause ardent spirits are necessary for you as .
medicine"
al know" sald he, al have used il but /
something is not done, our country will be ru
med, and will not be accessory 10 its ruin
| will sign it,
"Then," says another, "you will die"
"WeIl;" said the old man, in the true spir
1t OF '76, "for nv country CAN die"- and he
signed the pledge, gave up his medicine, an,
his disease fled away.
1t was the remedy that kept up the disease
and when he had renounced the one, he wa
relieved Of the Other So it probably woul,
be in nine cases out OF ten where this posoI
is used as a medicine.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-12
70 the Point.

The following ".oadsde confab," will suit
this latitude admirably:
"AnG so, Squire, you don't take your county
paper :"
"No, Major. Iget the city papers on much
better terms, and So nike couple Of them"
Bu;. SqdiTe, the county papers proves
greater convenience 10 US. The more we en-
courage lherl the better the editors can make
them"
'l Cont know of any convenience they are
to me-"
"The farm you sold last spring was adver-
tised in one of them and you thereby obtained
a customer, did you not 70
"very true, Major but I paid three dol
lars for H."
"And made much mere than three dollars
by II. Now, il your neighbors had not sus-
talned that press and kept It ready for yosl
use, you would have been without The means
| oil advertising your daughters marriage in one
Of these papers,"
"And your brothers death was thus publish
ed"
ayes, yes, but
| "And when your cousin Splash was out 70
The Legislature, you appeared gratifed at hi
newspaper defence which cost him nothing
| ayes, yes; but these things are news t,
the readers. They make people take the pa
pers."
"No, no, Squire Grudge not if they are al
like you. Now, tell you the day will COM
when some one will write long eulogy oil
your life AMI character, and the printer
vii. puI it in type, with a heavy black lin
over II; and with all your riches this will b
done for you as grave is given to pauper
your wealth, liberaity, and such things wi
be spoken Of; but the printers boy ss h
spells the words, in arranging the type TO III
saying, will remark of you: "Poor, mea
devil, he is even sponging his obituary notice.
Good morning, Squire"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-12
Man and Immortality.

Man is q seed, and birth is planting. He is
in life FOR cultivation, not exhibition; he is
here chiefly 10 be acted on, not 10 be charac-
terlStically an agent. For though man is lso
an actor, he is vet more recipient. Though
he produces effects, he receives thousand
fold more than il produces. And he is TO be
estimated by his capacity OF receiving, not o
doing. He has his least value in what he car
do Z: II 0ll lies in what he is capable OF inl
dnne to him. The eye, lhe ear, the'tonpue
the nerve Of touch, all are simple receivers
Til. understanding, the affections, the mora
sehliments, are all, primarily and charac,eris
tically, recipients Of influence, and only sec
ondary agents. Now, how different is th.
value Of ore, dead in its silent waiting places
, from the wrought blade, The all but living en-
! gine, and the carved and curious utensii.
OF how little value is a ship standing help
less on the stocks-but half built, and ye
building--to one who has no knowledge of III,
ocean, or Of what that helpless hulk will be
como the moment she slides into her element
and rises and falls upon the food with joyou
greeting ..'. '"
The value OF an acorn is not what il is, bu
what it shall be when nature has brooded it
and brought il up, and hundred years hav
sung ihro' its branches and left their slrenet
there
Eie, then, that judges man by what he cal
do, judges him in the seed. We must see hin
lhro' some lenses-we must prehgure is i'm
mortality. " lille, then, his industrial vsu
which bears no relation 10 his power, but I,
his future destiny ny.-Henry Ward Beeeher.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-12
True Female Nobility.

The woman, potr and homely clad a, she
may be, who balances her own income and
xpenditure-who tolls unreplnngy among
her well trained children, and presents them,
morning and evening, in rosy health and
cheerfuness, as offerings Of love TO Ler hus-
band-and seeks the improvement of their
minds rather than the adornment Of their
bodeS--is the most exalted Of her sex. Before
her shall the proudest dame bow her ewe led
head, for the bliss of happy heat dwells
with her forever.
II there is one prospect more dear to the
soul OF man than another, il is that OF meeting
at the door his smiling wife and group of hap
py children. How it Slrs up the tired lood
of an exhausted man, when he hears the pat
ter OF many feet on the stairS--when young
voices mix in glad confusion, and the youngest
springs 10 his arms with mirlhful shout:
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-12
New Series.
Hints TO Husbands.

Do not jest with your wife upon any subject
in which there is danger OF wounding her feel
ings. Remember she treasurer every word you
utter, though you may neverlhink OF IL again.
Do not speak of some virtue in another
mans wife, 10 remind your own OF fault.
Do not t.eat your wife with inatiention, in
company. II touches her pride, and she will
not respect you more or love you better Tor il.
Do not upbrsid your wife in presence Of a
third person. The sense OF your disregard fol
her feelings, will prevent her from acknowl.
edeing her fauIt
Do not entertain your wife with praising the
beauty md accomplishments Of other wu1en.
Do moi too 0flen invite your friends to ride
and leave your wife al home. She might sus.
peci that you esteem others more companions
able than herself.
II you have a pleasant home and Cheerful
wife pass your evenings under your own roof
Do not be stern and silent in your owr
house, and remarkable for Sociabiliiy else
where.
Remember that your wife has as much ne
of recreation as YOURSELF and devote a portion
at least, OF your leisure hours, 10 such socirt,
and amusement as she may join. BY so doial
you will secure her smiles, and increase he
affection.
Do moi by being too exact in pecuniary maj
ters make your wife feel good, her dependenc,
upon your bounty. II tends To lessen her dig
niiy OF character, and does not increase he
esteem for you. If she is sensible woman
she will be acquainted with your business AM
know your income that may regulate lie
household expenses accordingly. Let il b,
r-membeled that pecunary matters cause NOR
difficulty Than any other one cause. You
vile has equal right with yourStl: 10 all vol
possess in ;he world therefore she should h
acquainted, as near AZ possible, with tha
which is OF so great importance 10 both. d
not withhold This knowledge in order 10 cove
yonr own extravaganza. Woman has q kee
perception he sure she will discover you
selfshness; and though no word is spoken
from that moment her respect is lessened, he
confidence diminished, her pride wounded
and a ihonsard perhaps, unjust suspicion
crealed. From that moment is your domesli
comfort on the wane.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-12
Ladies' Correspondence.

Dossticks says he wonders The ladies' taxi,
such pains 10 render their correspondence Sc
uhreadsble- the upsi.okes being just visible
10 the naked eye, aRd the down Strokes mn
heavier than mosquitoes leR--and why there
is snch universal tendency 10 make the lit
lie fat o's and as just on the line, so tina
hey look like glass bends strung on horse
hair and why they will pt rsIst in making
their chirogrsphy generally so uncertain, ant
undecided that page OF ordinary feminin,
hand writing looks like a sheet OF paper GOV
cred with half-fnished web, made by prem
lice spiders, anl condemned as awkward!
Clumsy by The joufneymea spinnes.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-12
Goop ADVICE TO RrApER,-If Won meas

GocD ADVICE To READERs.-If you measure
The value of study by the insight you get into
subjects, not by The power Of saying you have
read many books, you will soon perceive that
no lime is so badly saved as that which is say.
ed by getting through the book in a hurry
For if 10 the tune you have given you added a
little more, the subject would have been fixed
upon youl mind, and the whole time profila.
bly, employed ; whereas, upon your arrange
meni, because ynu would moi give little more
you have lost all. Besides, this is overlooked
by the rapid and superficial readers-lhat the
best way If reading books rapidly, is TO ac'
quire that habit of severe attention TO wha
they contain, inat perpeiually confines tn,
mind 10 the single object it has IN view
When you have read enough to have acquired
the habit OF reading without suffering your mint
to wander, and when YOU can bring 10 bear up
on yourSubircta great share ofprevious knowl
edge, you may then read with rapidiiy; befor
that, as YOU have taken the wrong road, tn,
faster yon proceed, the more will you be sur,
| TO err.-Sydney Smith ... H..
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-12
A Word to Little Girls.

Who is lovely? 1t is the girl who drop
sweet words, kind remarks, and pleasant
smiles, as she passes along who has kind
word Of sympathy for every boy or girl she
meets, and a kind hand to help her compan,
ions out Of difficulty; who never scoids; never
leases, nor seek 10 diminish, but to increase
their happiness. Would it please you 10
pick up string of pearls, drops OF gold, dia.
mnnds, or other precious stones, as you pass
along the street! But these are preciou;
stones, which can never be lost. Sympathize
with those in trouble. rive everywhere lc
diGuse around you sunshine and joy. If you
do this you will Ue sure 10 be beloved.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-12

"The death Of an old mans wife," says
Lsmanne, "is like cutting down an ancient
OAK that has long shaded The family mans ion.
Henceforlh the glare of the world, with its
care and vicissitudes, falls heavily upon the
wiGowers heart and there is nothing 10 break
their force, or shield him from The fnll weight
Of misfortune. II is as If his right hand was
withered, ash one wing Of an eagle was bro
ken, snt. every NOV ementth hat he made brought
HIM 10 the ground. His eyes are dim and
CLASSY, and when The film Of death falls ovel
him, he misses those accustomed tones wbict
might have Smoolhed his passage 10 The grave
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-12

GTAn old lady possessed of large fortune,
and noted for her penchant for the use oi
fsurative expressions, one day assembled hel
grand Children. when the following conyersa-
ton took place !:
cay Children said The old lady, Il am ths
root and YOU the branches.
Grand ma said one.
what my child ?
Il was thinking how much better The
branches would flourish ifthe root was unde
the gtound.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-12

BEAurY.--Let me- see q female possessing
the Beauty OF a meek and modest department,
OF an eye that bespeaks intelligence and purity
within, Of The lips that spare no guile; lei
me see in her kind ard benevolent disposition
. heart that can sympalhze with distress, and
will never ask for The beauty that dwells in
"ruby lips'' or "Aowing tresseS," or "snowy
hands," or the forty other elceieras upon which
our pet have horped for so many oges. These
iade when touched by the hand Of time, bul
those ever enduring qualities Of the heart shall
oulive the reign Of time. and grow brigb,ei
as the eyes OF eternity roll. -
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-12

GTA Hoosier stepped oS board steamboat
as she was laying al certain point on the Ohio
river, and bawled out:
ais the captain aboard p
The captain, who was standing among the
crowd, responded:
eyes, what do you want with him ="
"Oh, nothing particular he's distsut re
lation OF mine, aud I'D like 10 see him
"a relation OF yours - inquired the captain
some what surprised.
"Yes, a slight relation. He's the father o
nv fist child"
You'd better believe The captain sloped
while the crowd eyed the sport to their heart
content. .'..H. ....
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-12

GTfou may insert thousand excellent
things in newspaper, and never hear word
Of appreciation from the readers; but just let
paragraph slip in, OF one or two lines, that is
not in good taste and you may be cure Of hear.
ing about that.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-12

uPeople who expect TO get TO heaven by
dropping a shilling III the contribution box Oh
Sunday, and shaving dozen poor devils Of
len times that amount on Monday 20 make up
for it, are about as likely 10 have a seat in
Paradise as an OK express is 10 beat the sum
mer lightning.