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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-06-01
Curious Statistics.

Some statistical genius declares that
more money is expended in the United
States for cigars than for all the COM
mon schools in the Union A wag,
who is undoubtedly lover Of the weed,
seeing this statement going through the
papers, gets of the following:
1t has been calculated that the cost
OF washing linnen that might just as
well be worn two days longer amount
to enough in this country to more than
defray the expense of the American
Board of Foreign Missions.
The expense of bottoms worn on the
backs of our coats, where they are of
no earthly use, is equal to theiuppo,t
OF all our orphan asylums.
The value Of tails to dress coats (ot
no value in reality, for warmth or con-
venience) is actually greater than the
cost of our excellent system of common
schools. .--.
1t has been estimated that the value
Of old boots thrown aside, which might
have been worn at least a day longer,
IS more than enough to buy a flannel
nightgown for every baby in the land.
Also that the cost Of the extra inch on
the tall shirt collars of our young men
is equal to the SUN necessary to put the
Bible in the hands OF every one OF the
Palagonian giants /; and last but not
least, the great amount Of cotton tina.
the lair sex use Tor artificial "tempta-
ton balls" amounts to more than
would deiray the expenses of building
fifty cotton mills.
OTA lyrical drunkard in the shape
Of well dressed man drunk on MIX
street, Boston, was found the other day,
and in mis- pocket was the following:
''All hail great king Bacchus's name!
Let drunkards PROSTATE fall,
Bring forth the Royal demijohn,
And let them drink ii ALL" il..
&C. Experience is pocket compass,
that TOOL never thinks OF consulting
until ha has lnst his MAJ,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-06-01

@- Experience is pocket compass
that TOOL never thinks OF consulting
until he has Lost his way.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-02
Mechanics.

st. Paul was q mechanic-a maker OF tents
from goats HAIR, and, ia the lecturers opinion,
he was model mechanic. He was not only
a thorough workman at his trade, but was a
scholar-a perfect master, not only OF his ma
tive Hebrew, but OF three foreign tongues, a
k nowledge Of which lie obtained by close
study during his leisure hours while serving
his apprenticeship. 1t was the custom among
the Jews TO teach their sons some trade--a
custom not confined among poor classes, but
was pTacticed by the wealthy, aud 1t was q
common proverb among them, that, II father
di not teach his son q mechanics occupation,
he taught him to steal. The custom was o
wise one, and if the fathers of the present day
would initiate their example, their Vrnkled
cheeks would not SO often blush for the help
lessneSS, and not unlrequently criminal con-
duct of their onsprlngs. Even if father in
tended his son for one oil the professions, II
would be an incalCuable benefit 10 that son 10
instruct him in some branch Of mechanism
His education would not only be more com
plete and healthy, but he might at some fu,
lure time, in case Of failure in his profession,
find his trade very convenient as means oi
earning his bread, and he must necessarily be
more competent in mechanics fIom his pro-
| feSsional education. An educated mechanic
| is model mechanic, while an uueducatet
mechanic is merely mechanic working undel
the superin,endence Of another'S brain. Le
the rich and the proud no longer look upor
mechanism as degrading TO him who adopts {
branch Of it as his calIing-as noble as the in
dolence and inactivity Of wealth is ignoble.-
| Doctor Adams.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-02
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Rules for Raising Poultry,

We find the following in the papers with
out credit, ard do not know its origin:
l.. All young chickens, ducks. and turkieS
should be kept under cover Of the weather du
ring the rainy season.
2. Twice or three times a week, peppcr
garlic, &C., should be mixed up with their
food.
3. A small lump of aSsnloetida Shoul ID be
placed in the pan in which their water is given
them 10 drink.
4. Whenever lhey manifest disease, by the
dropping OF theit wings, or any outward signs
| of i'll h:alth, little asSaloetida broken into
lumps, should be mixed with their food.
5. Chickens which are kept from The dung
hili seldom have The gapes therefore it SHOULD
be the object Of those who have charge C
them so 10 nGne the hens so 10 preclude
their young from the range Of barn and stable
yards.
/ 6. Should any chickens have the g1pe
mix up small portions of assofoetda, rhubar
and pepper into fresh butter, and give eac
chicken as much of the mixture ss will lie o.
half the bowl Of tea spoon.
I. For the pip the following treatment
r iudicious: Take off the induIated covering G.
the point of the tongue and give twice day
for two or three days, piece Of garlic the siz
of pea, if garlic cannot be obtained, onion
sha Hot, or Shives will answer and If nethe
of these be convenient, two grains Of blac
pepper given in fresh butter will answer.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-02
Loye-Its Purity and Power.

How bright and beautiful is love in its hour
OF purity and nnocence-how mys;eriouSly
does it elheraize every feeling, and concen-
,rate every wild and bewidered impulse Of
The heart. Love, holy and mysterious love-
it is The garland spring Of li(e-the dream OF
the heart-the poetry Of nalure.-lts song is
heard in the rude hut Of the poor, as we'll as
the gorgeous palace Of the rich-i's flames en-
bellish the solitude Of the forest, and the
thronged haunts Of busy life, and its light i'm
parts a brllliancy 10 every heart no matter
what may be its condition.
Love-pure, holy and devoted love- can neve!
change. Friends may forSake us-the rich, 9
of this world may soar away, butthe heart that
loves will cling closer as loud roars the storm,
and amid the wreck Of the tempest, ii will
serve as "beacon" to lightus on 10 hope and
happiness.
owe is the mystic and unseen spell iha
soothes the wild and rugged tendencies of hu
man nature-ihat fingers about The sanclity o
the fireside, and unites in closer union the OF
fections OF society, and the soul that loves uul!
will love forever. Not like The waves Of th'
ocean, nor traced in sand, is the image i'm
pressed upon loving heart. No, no-bnt
will burn on undefaced in its lbs,re, amid ih
Iquick rush OF the winds, and the warning O
the tempest cloud-and when our fate seem
dark and dreary, then will love seek shelter /
her own halowed temple; and offer up as
sacrifice her vows and her affections.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-02
Taking the Census,

Our Narshals are already busy looking up
tie census Of the city. Thei: duties lead TO
some queer little scenes. We give one which
came of Yesterday, in Canal street.
"Who is the head of the family ~
"That depends on circumstances. If before
II o'clock it's me husband. If after II it's
meSelf."
Chow so 2"
"Because, after that hour he's drunk as a
piper and unable 10 take cGIe of himself, let
alone his family"
"What is his age :"
"Coming mkt Michaelmas he will lack q
month of being as ovid as Fnnegan. You
know Flnnegan ?'
"No, don't know Finnegan, and if did
il would not help matters. Is your husband
an alien 2"
"Och, then he's aiing intrely. He ha!
rbeumatcS worse nor ovid DOnnelly, who
was ried double with them"
Chow many male members have you in the
family I"
"Niver one"
"What, no boys at all 7"
"Boys is it? All, murther, 60 home, we
have boys enough 10 whip four loayes fol
breakfast"
"When were you married 2"
"The day Pat Doyle left Tipperary FOR Anne
riky. All, we'll know it. sunshinier dU!
never gilded the sky Of ovid Ireland"
"What was the condition Of your HUSBAND
before marriage :"
"Divil man more miserable. He said
| did not give him promise within two week
he'd blow his brains out with q crow bar"
"Whnt was he at ths time OF your marrl0g
widower or a bachelor :"
"a which A wiIower did you say! All
now, 20 way wild your. nonsense. It's th
likes Il me that wruld take up with secon
hand husband Do look like the wife #,
widower! A poor divil, all legs and consumT
ton, ike sick turkey. A wldcwer May
niver be blessed # not rather live an owl
maid, and bring up family on buttermlI
and pEales.
Here the dialogue finished up, the marShi
coming to the conclusion that he could "mal
morep next door,-Kn ickerbOcker,
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-02
Hints for the Fire side.

The happieSt hours of our lives, pehaps, are |
spent at the table. The humblesl fare, with
the society of few few friends whom we es
TEEN, or whom we have not met for years, be- |
comes the nucleus Of world OF enjOyment-I
even the very badness of the food is some
times, on such an occasion, the source Of con-
Tented mirlh and drollery but bad manners
can never please. The heart dslikes them
more than the palate dishkeS sour bread or
weak ale. Good manners will strengthen the
ale and sweeten the bread. Moreover, good
manheiS are OF far more importance al home
ihan they are abroad, Ii is usual for people
10 put on their best manners 10 strangers.
This is wrong. Our best manners should he
worn every Cay at our own ireSideS. Let
strangers be contented with something less
refined. What is il allenGtes wife from hus.
band, husband from wife, parent from child
child from pSrent, aud makes brothers and SIS
ters quarrel, and ultimaely dislike one another!
If you Trace these evils 10 the real source, you
will probably find it some apparent trfe,
which is first disapproved Of, tier DISLIKE, then
hated, and hated the more, because in at
tempting to correct It, 1t is more persisted in.
Wherever there is a want Of will 10 please, an
Indifference TO The feelings Of our co.mateS,
and a satisfaction in doing that which we
have found 10 annoy them, there is the begin
ming OF the domestic strife brothers part with
brother, and find another 0mpanlon-siGterS
becomes alien from sSter-Wife sets up an in
ttrest OF her own, and plots against her huS-
band-and re- union becomes impossible by the
train OF offences which follow IN SuCeSSion.-
We do not affirm that such evils are 10 pre-
vented, merely by correction Of the bad habits
10 which we have alluded, for they are merely
a peculiar class of bad hobitS, and form only a
part of the whole system Of rudenes9 which is
too prevalent among all classes. But they are
by far too important to be overlooked in the
question Of good manners, and even Of good
morals, which are nothing more or less than
good manners, which we enjoy. Love and
friendship can only last while good manners
last. The lover and mistress show their best
10 one another. They donot put on their com.
mon attire when they meet, bat array them
selves in all their charms and what charms
are more beautiful or mole bewilching than
| those of good behavior When they begin tc
| neglect the rules of etiquette. The lover d.
f vests bimSelf Of his chiValry and therefore o
his dignity and beauly--the spell is broken.-
| The mistress finds ii gives way, and iretS ant
loses her regard for him. She now cafes no
7 what he thinks Other. She will beautiiy her
self before him. She does so. He makes
another discovery he sees detonnlly
I another breakage takes place, the ausol
yaniSheS, and the two parties, once SO devoted
so polite, are now rude, vulgar, and even coafs
2 10 each oiher.-N. Y. Ledder.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-02
The Duties Of q Mother.

She should be Observation-Disclosures
ready to attend to her child.
She should never laugh al hm-nt what he
does that is cunnng-pever allow him 10 think
Of MS looks, except 10 be neat and clean in
his habits
She should teach him 10 obey ook-to re-
spect those older than himself; she should new
er make a command without seeing that it is
performed in a right spirit.
Never speak OF Childs faults or foibles, or
repeat his remarks before him. 1t is a sure
way 10 spoil child.
Never reprove child when excited, nor le;
your tone OF voice be raised when correcting
him. Strive 10 inspire love, not dread-re-
speci, not fear Remember you are training
and educating seul for Eternity.
Teach your child 10 wait upon itSelf-to
put away thing when done with it. But do
mol forget that yon once were a child. The
grierS Of little ones are too often neglected;
they are great for them Bear patiently with
them and never in any way rouse their anger
if ii can be avoided. Teach child 10 be
useful, whenever opportunity may offer.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-02
A Protestant Cow.

An Irishmau, who is the proprietor OF
boarding shanly on the Central Ohio Railroad,
east of this city, says the GAINESVILLE Aurora,
recently purchased COW which, being rather
wild, he had TO halter snd lead home. when
he arrived al the door Of The Shanty, his better
half pened the conversation thus:
"Well, Pat, where did you get tha brute!"
"Sure, got her Of Mr.. H"
"What" said she, "di1 you buy COW from
a Protestant Bu;, as you have done so, II
won't be any hahn to put little holy water
upon her,"
"Faith, that's well thought Of" said Pat;
so without relinquishng his hold Of the brute,
he he Id out his hand 10 receive the holy water,
and poured it on the animals back, making,
also, The accustomed sign at the time OF per
forming the operation.
1t so happened that The old woman handed
him by mistake, bottle of vitriol, and Pat
being unaware Of the fact, felt astonished that
The cow should vince so under the opperation
but, on pouring on the supposed holy water
second lime, the infuriated animal kicked VI
her heels and broke loose from Pat, 10 th'
great astonishment OF Molly, who exclaimed
"Hoy mother of Moses! is1't the Pro'estan
strong in her yeti"
The ,rulh of this story is vouched for Oy on
of the boardeFs in the sbanty.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-02
Paving for News.

A lown-east editor, ia order 10 render his
raper as interesting and valuable 10 his rea :
ders as possible, advertised for local items, Of
ferng to pay literally for any news that might
be furnished; and one morning he SUs almost
startled out of his boots and his sanctLm by o
youth who rushed in, exclaimng-
"Mither Haihkell, you thaid you'd pay for
neS th tenth, don't you"
"Oh, yes," replied Haskell.
"Wali," shouted the youth, as he extend
ing his itching palm for the money, "my
nncpth dead, aud want quarter dollar fol
it," :,
Mr.. Haskell paid the Quarter mechanically
having no other reply Immediately at hand
and subsequently furnished the family, gratis
with dozen copies Of the paper containing
| the interesting item,
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-02
serenading a Young Lady.

In my young days, says the editor ofan ex-
change paper, was extravagantly fond of at
te nding parties; was somewhat celebrated
for playing the flute; hence it was generally
expected when an invitation was EXTENDED,
that my flute would accompany me.
visited SPLENDID party one evening and
was called upon 10 favor the company with
tune on the flute. !, of course Immediately
complied with the request. The company
appeared 10 be delighted, more particularly so,
was q young lady, who raised her hand and ex-
claimed that it was beautiful, &c. !, ofcourse,
was highly fattered and Immediately formed
resolution 10 serenade the young lady on the fol-
lowing night. Previous TO leaving the party.
made inquiry respecting he residence. |
started the next night in company with several
young friends, and arrived at The lady's res
dance, but, made most glorious mistake by
getting under the window of an old Friend.
"Now, boys" said |, "behold the senti-
men ally of this young lady the moment
strike up the Last Rose of Summer"
| struck up, but the window remained
closed. The boys smiled.
"Ohr said |, Hho's nothing; it would moi
be in good taste to open The window on the
first air."
Invxt struck up on "Old Robin Gray."-
Still The window remained closed. The boy
snirkered, and felt somewhat fiat.
"Once more boys" said |, "nnd she mus
come"
struck up aguin-"My love is like the re-
red rose," still ere was no demonstration.
! "Boys," said ]. "She's humbug. Let u
I sing Home, sweet Home and if that don
bring her, we will give her up"
We struck up, and as we finished the las
line The window raiseI.
| THAT'S the ticket boys" said /, al kne'
/ we could fetch her,"
Z But instead ol the beautiful young lady
turned out 10 be The old Quaker IN his nigh
; cap and dressing gown
, "Friend," SAID he, Whee was singing I
:, thy sweet homeland if recollect right the
{, said there was no place like home; why don
. thee go to thy home' Thee is not wan!e
here-thee nor any Of thy parry. Farewell!
d We and our hats went home!
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-02
A Wife too many.

Francis Riley, a square built man, with a
rudy, smiling countenance, was charged win
The offence Of having two wives, both OF Them
alive and kicking at least both Of them seem
ed anxious 10 have an opportunity for kicking
the naughty deceiver who had betrayed them.
These two consOrtS Of Frank Riley seemed
10 have been selected by him with strict
purpose Of variegating the foweiy paths %
Inatrimony, and there was as much diversity
between them as between tall, full-blown
poppy and lovely, delicate moss rose /; Mrs.
Riley No. being nearly six feet high, with an
extremely deep sulfuSon Of crimson on every
part Of her lace, the nose not excepted, while
Mrs. Riley No. 3 waSa spare, dimlnutive lady,
in size unlike Gelhe'S Nippon OF Scotl'S Fen.
ella, but much oder than they are represent
ed by the noveISts, and decidedly less beau
tiluI. Both ladies were old enough TO know
better than 10 marry gay, taShmg fellow,
with rowing eye, and smile for every ie-
male he glanced at.
"Whnt have you 10 say FOR yourself, Riley?"
was his honor's question.
"l'm not after saying much fol- myself" re-
piled the bgamSt. 81 can't see that Pve
done much harm to anybody. I'm willing 10
do all that can be expected, for ri support
both the females; and live with them week
and week about, if your worship pleases."
"My worship does not please such thing
cannot be allowed" said his honor, deciSively.
"WelI, what can do then 2" asked Riley,
piteouSly. al can't cut myself ia two pieces
and give half TO each of them"
"No, but you could have been satisfied with
one wife, and no. married another one" said
the Mayor.
"Sure took pity on this old woman
| (nonting 10 Mrs Riley No. 2 "She had no.
body 10 take care OF her, ani thought maybe
she'd better go in partnership for husband.
than have none at all. But don't want her,
your worship; PIl sell her, or give her away
or 10 anything with her that your worship re
commends. w'll very Willingly part witt
both of them, if it will be any accommodation
Pm sure"
This generous offer did not save Mr.. Rile.
from blnding over, and he may chance 10 fine
the affair more serious than he seems 10 expect
Il PHILADELPHIA Mercury.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-02
A Trump Card.

There was a very large family OF Cards once
at Siickvile they were in the stage coach
and livery stable line, and careless sort ol
people. So one day. Squire Zenas Gard had a
chrSienin at his house.
"What shall call the child" said the min
lister.
"Pon,ius PLATE" said he.
al can't" saio the minister, "ond won't.
No soul ever beered OF sich name for chris
tian child since baptism came in fashion,"
"I'm sorry for that" said the Squire, "ior
III mighty purity name. heerd 1t once IN
church, and thought if ever had son, I'D
call him after him but as cant have that
and it's dreadful pity call him trump" and
be was christened Trump Cord.- Sam Slick
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-02
poettlal.
AM SAD TONIGHT.

The world is all blank TO me,
No pleasure brings delight;
The one love is far away,
And am sad tonight.
/ do not see her heavenly smile,
And dark syes sparkling bright;
l do not hear her merry laugh,
And am sad tonight.
In plea sure's throng she mingles now.
With spirits gay and light:
All! little does she know and feel,
How sad / am tonight.
And can she 90 and smile and sing,
The gayest Of the gay,
Nor give, perhaps, one thought to me,
Because l am away2
Well, be II so: l would not give
Her young heart aught Of pain:
Deep in this breast I'll hide my grief,
Aud try to smile again!
In after years tear may dim
The brightness Of her eye;
Then she may give thought to me,
Perhaps may breathe sigh!
She'll think of one who deeply loved,
As man meier loved before;
OF one who wears broken heart,
And now can love no more!
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-02

Goop ADvIcE.-The venerable Peter Pickle
by said 10 his son Jake: "Read your Bible,
study the Laws of Moses, and don't repeal any
of them. Mind the Ten COMMANDMENTS tu,
and the Eleventh likewise, and don't sell the
birth right of yankee nation for mess OF
potash and the day may kun when you'll be
minister Of the penitentary or Secretary Of
newgalion."
Where is Mrs. Pariington =? Let her send
for Ike inStaRter.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-02

Ira story is going the rounds Of traveller
coming 10 swollen stream, fnding,s floating
log fastened with grape vine TO each end Of
the log and the shore, and after spending half
a day and receiving jozeh .duckings inget-
ting across, he found nailed up on post the
following placard 1.-Two dollars hne for
.erossipg this bridge faster than walk
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-02

UTSome highly poetic genius perpetrates
4he following 1.-THE snn hid his glory he
hind fleecy cloud-tbe Iephyrs gently shook
the lilies in the low marshy vale--the birds
sent forth their sweetening songs, and all ma
ture seemed 10 rejoice 10 her robes Of green
wben--a big he niger stepped out aud whis:l-
,ed for his dog %
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-02

UJSam Slick describes a grahamite as q
-'gsRder-gutted looking critter, as holler as
bamboo walking cane and twice as yaller.
He actually looked as il he had been picked
of rack at sea, and thrown through gimb'
aet hole" Sans bump of comparison is
large.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-02

MA Western eitor says If contemporary
makes faces at his sister again, he must make
up his mind TO wear a slice Of court nlasler
on his nose for three months. 1t strikes US
that this is only a roundabout wsy Of saying
that 'the party Of the first part must look out
lor what vulgar paople would term ga bat over
the smelleI,n
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-02

Curious VERplcT.- A magistrate in the
Island of Ceylon impanneled jury oi MuSsel-
men on a man found drownded, and they re-
turned the solemn and significant verdict:
"His time was come.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-02

ma Doctor returned a coat to tailor be.
cause it did not ft him. The tailor, seeing
the doctor Of the funeral Of one Of his patients,
said:
"Ah, doctor you are happy man."
"Why so? 2" asked the doctor.
"Because," )" replied the tailor you never have
aay of your bad work returned on your hands.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-02

urIfthe deepest and best affections which
God has given US sometimes brood over the
heart like doves Of peace-they sometimes
suck out opr own life blood like vampires.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-08-02
Gbe DemOfrat.

pablished every Thursday morning, in The
oom Immediately over the Post Office, Main
Street, Eaton, Ohio, at the following rates:
81 so per anRum, in advance.
50 90, il not paid within the year, and
90 so after the year has expired.
Ey-T These rateswill be rigidly enforced. e!
No paper discontinued until all arrearage
are paid, unlessat the option Of the publisher
pAll communications addressed tothe Ed.
tor must be sent free Of postage TO insure at
tention.
dJNo communication inserted, unless az
mJi rieL by Isponss!ble name.