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Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-07-17
a Con trast.

Mr.. Herbert is in prison at Washington, a.
waiting trial under charge Of murder. Mr..
Brooks is held to bail and awaits trial for the
assault on Sumnet.. 81 far the supremacy of
The law is asserted without distinction of per-
sons. But where are the Know. Nothing will
aim who Killed a democratic elecior in the
streets Of Washington, for daring 10 express
himself in favor of the Union Mayorl Where
are the officers OF justice that helped them 10
escohe2 Where are the nssosSins OF Buell.
Where are the incendiareS and asSossins of
New Orleans? Where are the rioters Of
Washington city, who but the other day as
sailed the Mayor and magistrates with sung-
shoiS and with sionesf
Alas! the men who osSoil Democrats, who
break up Democratic meetings, who drive
Democratic electors from The polls, who dea (
assassin blows at Democratic leaders, are
never brought 10 justice! Justice is blind 10
them. But she unveils her eyes and opens
her mouth, in fnil cTy, when the sacred per
sons Of ihe opposition are threatened! That
is the difference.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-07-17
The Nilsson Of the EeNspsper

The world is TOO opt 10 slight and forget its
obligation 10 the newspaper. IT'S tie news
paper that keeps men posted up on all mat
ters and on all subjects that do not pass under
their own immediate observation.
The eye of the newspaper is unlveTSal-lt
falls on all parts OF the world, and searches
out its incidents, as well as the motives and
passions that control lis movements. Nothing
is too great, nothing loo trivial 10 escape Ills
keen, penetrating glance; il is everywheTe-
on everybody; above, below, around 1.-THE
four quarters Of the earth are sparade gToundj
and il passes over them every moment OF each
day. Ii is ceaselesS in its indusry-tireeSS
in lis watchfulness; and, although goSSipy in
its character, it is wig liant al times, penetIa-
tive as light, and sleepless as the stars.
Each succeeding dawn comes not with more
regularity than the morning jourral with the
fresh batch of news dispatches from all parts
Of the world The thoughts, positions, Incl
dents, and movements of individuals and OF
nations, are presented in its columns, as in o
mirror--the reflex Of the thoughts and pro.
gress OF man and the world. lie who reads
carefully well conducted newspaper, is never
in danger Of falling behind the age. His
journal keeps him posted up in everything
running on with the great march of time; II
gradually prepares his mind 10 receive all the
new di'coveries Of the human brain in its
rapid strides 10 clear and uncloud an intel
ligence; il weans him from old fash ions, old
customs, and old fogy thoughts; it separates
him from early prejudice, and gradually i'm
bueS hun with sound practical notions, 0nd
enables him TO hom the heaviest and most
obiruSe subjects with the pummet Of common
sense; ii keeps him alive 10 all the new pro
gressiye steps in trade, commerce, literature
and al; it makes him familiar with the de
tails Of all the events tronSpring in nO matter
what part ofthe world, or the day; it enables
him TO keep pace with the intelligence and
progress Of the times; it carries him on, i'm
percepibly 10 himself, with each progressive
step Of the era in which he lives; and il en-.
abes him, If he be man OF business, 10 open
new channels Of correspondence, and thus Sc
cure for himself new openings Tor trade, and
new sources OF profit.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-07-17

10 Every section Of the country-iO exercise
the high powers with "hich he will be invest,
cd 10 secure the object in view,.'as well be
cause II will be right so TO do, aS because there
may be reason 10 fear that the existence OF the
Government IlSelf may depend upon his Setu'
ring i. So much has been said in regard 10
the dangers with which the Union is threat
ened, as TO require no inconsterable effort on
the part Of on earnest man 10 touch upon the
solemn theme for fear he nigh; be suspected
Of o desire 10 prostitute il 10 comparatively
petty purposes. But III must admit il 10 be
certain that there never was a period in The
history of this Republic when sectional ami
moSIlieS were so rife, or had, 10 so great an
extent, inflamed the masses Of the people. II
the Conlederacy shall prove strong enough 10
withstand these torrents OF bitter WaieIs, it
will afford the best evidence that the love OF
union is as deeply impressed upon the Ameri-
can heart as its most SaDguine friends have
imagined it 10 be. see good grounds for hope
that such may be the happy issue out Of our
present alarming condition, in the prospect of
Mr.. BuChanan's election. He is neither on
untried man nor one OF ordinary stamp. He
has for long time been favorably known 20
the pubic service, and comes before the coun-
try with character already formed, and
MIMI thoroughly lralned III the Scho0l oil eH-
perieEce. In regard 10 the future &C ton of
such q man, his constituents are not left to
conjecture and hope, but may form positive
opiaiOns. lie has, with characteristic good
sense, relieved himself from the mputaton of
being Influenced by desire 10 conciiate any
spec nl or partial interest, with view 10 a
re-ee lion, and his acts from miSconstruc IONS.
which the suspicion Of being so Influenced
might engerder. That man with such ante
cedeGts, and occupying such position, act
ing in matter OF sufficient interest 10 attract
the attention OF the world, and in the presence
OF a free and Intelligent people, among whom
he was reared, and expects 10 spend The even
ing Of his life, can fail 10 perform his entire
duty when the path that leads 10 it is so plain,
that "the warfaring man, though fool, could
not err therein" is a consummation that | am
very certain can never be allied.
am, very truly yours,
NJ. VAN buren,.
To MesSrS. Murphy Shepard, Fowler, Kelly,
Wheelan, PurGy and others, Committee of
Arrangements OF the Tammany Society.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-07-17
Hon. J. C. BREcKINRIDGE.
LEXINGTON, KY, June %, 1856.

LEXINGTON, KY, June %, 1856.
Gentlemen: have received your letter Of
the 18th inst, giving me official nformnt ion Of
my nomination by the Democratic National
Convention for the Office Of Vice President Of
the United States. feel profoundly gratefu ul
10 the Democracy for this distinction, so for
above my merits and expectations, and accept
the nomination, with the pledge that if i;
should result IN imposing on me any public du-
ties, shall exert Whatever power possess 10
discharge them with fidelity.
The Convention wisely selected for the first
place in the Government an eminent states
man, whose character and public services fur
niSh guarantee that his administration will
command confidence at home and respect
abroad.
The platform adopted by the Convention has
my cordial approval. | regard it as the only
b3fis on which the Union can be preserved in
its original Spilt. Adopted as it was by The
unanimous vote Of the delegations from all the
States, ii shows that amid the distractions Of
the times there remains one united and power
full organization, whose common principles ex-
tend over every foot oil Territory covered by
federal constitution. After the recent repeated
and deplorable failures OF other parties to pre-
q
may Justly congratulat the States upon the
unanimity which marked the proceedings OF
The Democratic Convention-and the patriot
may point 10 the fact as pledge of conStiu.
tional union, that the delegates from Maine
and Texas-from South Carolina and Califor.
nia-were as thoroughly united upon every
question Of principle as those from the neigh
boring Southern States of Tennessee and Ken-
IrDr he bor N
States of W Wsconsin and Michigan.
This community of sentiment, this feeling Of
brotherhood, gives hope of perpetual union
1t has been The happy fortune of the Demo.
cratic party, by adhering 10 The Constitution
which was made 10 protect us all, 10 avoid the
geographical and sectional issues against
which Washington solemny warned his coun.
! trymen and we have every reason TO believe
that it is yet equal to the high duty which
now deyoIves Oh It Of preserving the Consti-
tuition and maintaining the fights OF every por-
ton Of the Confederacy. If the unsound ele.
menis which troubled it for time have
sought cungenial associations elsewhere, the
loss has been more Than supplied by accession;
from the flower of the old Wing party anl
thus reinforced, it will be the destiny Of th;
Democracy, under the lead of tEei distinguish
ed chief, 10 maintain the high position Of Ou
country before the world 10 preserve thu
equality Of every class Of ctizens-lo protec
the perfect liberty of conscience-and 10 Sc
cure the peace Of the Union by rendering
equal justice 10 every part.
i Win sincere acknowledgements for th
1 friendly personal sentiments, contain ed in you
letter,
| am, respectfully,
\ mir friend and Ohblip SeTvnnt.
JOHN Z. BRECKENRIDGE.
MeSsrS. Ward, Richardson, Hlbbard, Law
renee, Brown, Manning, Forsyth, Tucker, Sey
mour and Preston.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-07-17
The Prlhtet.

The printer, in his folio, heraldetb the
world. Now comes tidngs of weddings,
mummeres. entertainments, jublIees, wars,
fires, foundations, theftS, murders, massacreS,
me'eors, comets, Spectrnms, prodieieS, ship
wrecks, piracies, sea fights, law suits, pleas,
procamalions, embassies, trophies, triumphs,
revels, sports, plays; then again as in a new
shifted scene, treason, cheating, tricks, rob
berries, normous viIanies ofal kinds, funer
ais, new discoveries, expeditions: now conf
cal, then tragical matters. To-day we hear
OF new offices created, to morrow Of great men
deposed, and then again OF fresh honors con-
ferred one is set loose, another imprisoned;
he thriyes, his neighbor turnelh bankrupt;
now plenty, then again denrh and famine;
one runs, another rides, wrangles, laughs,
weeps, and so forth. Thus We 90 hear such
like; both public and private news.-OH
Burton.
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pofttfal
haEAGS.


9Oh! there are dreams that sweetly haunt
The mind in pillowed sleep,
That in waking hours DER the busy brain,
la loving fondness creep;
They tell Of hours that are past long since.
Qt hopes that have long been dead,
And their radiance lightens the heart once more,
As it did in the days that have fed.
Apd these dreams, they bring to my eye again
= The friends that loved long ago,
With their loving smile and warm embrace,
And they chase from my heartits woe;
For though in life's paths meet with the gay
The merry the joyous and free,
MY heart still turns in its withering grief,
My early home to the.
And Il courts TO dreams that will bring once
more,
Its scenes Of lightsome mirth.
II is sunny home in my far OIL land,
The fairest spot of earth;
For there the hours were happy and gay
Assummer's sunny beams.
But now oil the JOY my heart eer knows
Is felt in those nightly dreams.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-07-17
Letter Of Ex-Pyesident Martin Van Bureh in
favor Of jas. Buchanan for President.


Ex-PreSident Martin Van Buren has written
o long letter 10 the Tammany Society, OF New
York, in which he takes ground for James
Buchanan as President. We make the fol
lowing extract from it:
Mr.. Buchanan in his letter OF acceptance,
pledges himself to the people, "shouId the
nomination Of the Convention be ratified by
he people, that all the power and influence
Constitutional possessed by the Executive
shall be eXerted in a firm but conciliatory
spirit, during the single term he shall remain
in Cffice, 10 restore The same harmony among
The sste: States which prevailed before the
apple of discord, in The form OF slavery agita
tlon, had been cast in their midst" He
knows that this pledge can be redeemed in
but one way, and that is by securing to the
bona tide settlers OF lhe Territory, il matters
should he allowed 10 remain as they now stand,
the full, Tree and practical enjoyment Of the
rights intended 10 be granted TO them by the
organic act, inc cudng that OF free Sulfri sc, and
no one VIII understand better than he that
nothing short OF the substance OF those rights
would answer the purpose or satisfy the excl
ted and vlgllant scrutiny OF those who Will
watch every step that is taken in the matter.
Doubts were al one time thrown out know
not lIom what quarter-n regard TO the pow
er Of the Executive 10 give this security; but
Affairs now in progress show that these doubts,
4 they sger existed, have been dIspelled. The
Constitution makes it the express duty Of the
Federal Executive TO see that "the laws are
faithfully executed and he is clothed wnl
powers adequate 10 its performance.
)! VIII Mr.. Buchanan, if elected, redeem hi
pledge | Believe be viii, and therefore
i, will eheerInlIy support him. All that can b
asked of him is 10 dc equal and exact jus'ic
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-07-17

pubhshedevery Thursday morning in .he old
Masonic Hall, second story o III brick build
ng west ofC. Vauausdal q Co'ssiore, Main
Street, Eaton o hio "a atthefollowingrates:
Sl;50perauuum, in advance.
500: il not paid within the year, and
S2;50Lftertbe yearhas expired.
IL These rates will betigidly enforced.
NOpoper liscontinueduntil allarrearagCsare
.paidunless a Inception oGthepublishtr.
gJ-No communication inserted, unless &C
ompanied By responsible
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-07-17

room she opened her eyeS--lhey were calm
and peaceful now and raising her arms,
while happy smile broke over her face.
'ClaudeP she exclaimed, and her eyes closed
forever, while that bright smile fingered on
her lips.
'We laid her beside him, in her bndal robes;
and every year when her marriage day returns,
hang above her grave bridal wreath oI
myrtle and white roses. Poor Aline'
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-07-17
Mr.. John C. Breckinridge's Letter Of Accep-
tanGe.
LEXINGTON, June l3, 1856.


LEXINGTON, June l3, 1855.
Sir: The National Convention Of the Demo-
cratic larry which recently assembled in Gin
cinnai, unanimously nominated Ycu as can
diuale for the office OF Vice President of the
United States.
YoI have aIeady informally accepted the
nomination, butwe deem it appropriate, under
instructions of the Convention, 10 communicate
the information officially in their names. We
also solicit you: attention 10 the resolutions
adop,ed by that assembly as expressive o the
views and policy Of the Democratic party, in
relation 10 The important public questions in
volved in the pproachingPreSidentinl election.
The Convention have aSSoci0ted your name
with that OF an eminent and experienced
statesman, under the conviction that, although
yoar public career has been brief, yet that Il
has commanded the confidence not only oil
your party, but the country; and that your tai
entS aud patriotism will essentially aid in IL
Illustrating the principles and in firmly eStnb'
fishing the wise and generous policy Of the
Democratic party.
We tender you personally our sincere con
gratuations upon this distinguished proof o
the public esteem, and remain with assurances
of profound respect,
Your fellow citizens,
JOHN E. WARD,
W. A. RICHARDSON,
HARRY HlBRARD,
w. B. LAWRENCE,
A. G. BROWN,
JOHN L. MANNING,
JOHN FORSYTH,
]. RANDOLPH TUCKER,
HORATIO SEYMOUR,
w. PRESTON,
Hon, J, G.. BREcKINRIDGE,
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-07-17

A PREcoc,ous YouTm.--"1ommy my son,
what are you going TO do with that clubF'
"Send il 10 the editor, OF course"
"Bu. wha: ate yOr goirg to send 1t to the
editor foT?"
"Cause he says, If an7 body will send him a
club he will send them q copy o. his paper.
The mother came pretty neur ialni'hg' pu'
retained consc iousness enough 10 ask:
"Bnt Tommy dear, what do you suppose be
wants of a club"
"Well don't know" replied the hopeful
urchin "unless IFS TO knock down suDscnDefS
as don't pay for their paper"
NJ We accosled little fellow potber day.
he was about the size and build OF plug o.
"dog- leg" tobacco, aud his face was some sor
OF landscape done up in free soil and apple
butter, HWho are you? we asked, raihe
sternly. "Mel" said Young america, uylnG
10 look brave. "Pm One Of Sm-dont you
knolp me2"
IRA man in Wisconsin, who recently IN
serted long adverIisement,in lhs paper ollet.
ing his farm for safe, closed in the following
style: "The surrounding country is lhe NOS mos
beautiful The God Of nature ever made. The
scenery Is celestial. divine; also Two wagons
10 sell, and yoke Of steers"
GYBy constant iemperonre, habiiuol mode,
rate exercise, and Unaffected honesty, you VII
avoid the fees Of tie lawyer and the sherlii
gain good report, and probably add 10 YOU
present existence al least tetf years Of active
! life.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-07-17
The Wife.

WOman's love, like the rose bloSSoming in
the ariej desert, spreads its rays over the bar.
rem plain Of the human heart, and while all
around is blocF and desolate, il rises more
strengthened from the absence Of every other
charm. In no situation does the love OF
woman appear more beautiful thar that OF
wife; parents, bretbeln and friends have
claims upon the affections; but the love OF
the wife is Of a distinct and different nature.
A daughter may yield her life TO the preServa-
ion OF parent, s,te: may devote herse 10
a suffering brother, but feelings which induce
her 10 this conduct are not such as those as
lead o wife to folloy her husband OF her
choice through every pain and peril thai can
befall him, to watch over him in danger, 10
cheer b I'm in adversely, and even rem0in nm
alterabe o: his side in the depths Of ignominy
and shame. 1t is heroic devotion which a
woman displays in her adherence to the for
tunes OF a worthless husband. hen We be
hold her in her domestic scenes, mere pass
i've creature OF enjoyment, an intellectual toy
frightening the family with her endearment'
and priced for the extreme joy which thai
presence and these endearments ale calculnt
ed TO impart, we can scarcely credit that The
fragile being who seems TO hold her existence
by a thread, is capable of supporting The ex
IRENE of human sulIerings; nay, when The
heart of man sinks beneath the weight o
agony, that she should maintain her prestint
powers of delight and by her words ol com
fort and of patience, lead the distracted mur
m1rer 10 pence and resignation
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-07-30
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, July 80, 1855.


There being no quorum present, call Of the
House was moved and ordered; when the roll was
called, and l59 members answered to their names.
All further proceedings in the call were then sus.
pended, and the journal of yesterday was read.
The House then took up the motion heretofore
made by Mr.. READY, of Tennessee, to reconsider
the vote ordering to third reading the bill to pro-
vide for the settlement of the claims of the officers
OF the Revolutionary army, and Of the widows and
orphan children of those who died in the service
The motion to reconsider was agreed to, when,
on motion of Mr.. READY, the bill was amended
and read third time.
After considerable debate, in which Messrs
BROOM, of Pennsylvania, WASHBURN, of Me-,
and SMITH, of Virginia, advocated the bill, and
Messrs. CRAIGE, of North Carolina, and JONES,
Of Tennessee, opposed it.
Mr. PHELPS, of Missouri, moved that it be laid
on the table; which motion was decided in the
negative--yeas 81, nays los.
The question then being on the passage Of the
bill
Mr.. BROOM, Of Peun., urged some remarks III
its favor, and in reply to objections that had been
made against its provisions.
The bill was then passed Yeas l06 nays so.
Our report here closed.
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CIRCULAR.

The undersigned, members of tho National Er
sc,ltiUe Committee Of the american Party, have
pleasure in announcing to the people, that salts
factory arrangements fc: the future maintenance
Of the AMERICAN ORGAN, as an authoritative eapo
nent and advocate of the principles of the Ameri
can Party, have been completed.
Recommending its labors, under these new au
spices, the undersigned cheerfuly commend the
AMERICAN ORGAN to the generous confidence Of
the american Party, in every section of the Con
tederacy, and they hope its columns may command
the widest circulation.
HUMPHREY MARSHALL, OF KY.
SOLOMON G. HAVEN, Of NY.
J. MORRISON HARRIS, of Md.
JACOB BROOM, Penn.
WASHINGTON CRY, d. c., May 10th, 1856. I'D
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LANDLORDS SALE.
Y rirtue OFF am order of distrain from

10y virtue of an order of distrain from
- G.. w. Bray, attorney and agent for James and
Thomas Galligar, against the goods and chattes of
u. A. Cameron, for house rent due and in arrear to
James and Thomas Galligar, TO directed, we have
levied upon all the right, title, and interest of the
said u. A. Cameron in and to one sofa one large
arm rocking chair; one large looking glass; ono
cherry table and spread; caneseat rocking chair
eleven cane-seat chairs; one sdebosrd; one walnut
dining table; one lounge; two footsteols; one pas
sage lamp; passage oil.cloth and stair carpet four
lots of carpetng stove and fixtures lot Of crockery
ware; one preserve kettle; wooden tray and cake
board; wood horse and saw; lot of tin ware three
tubs and one bucket four sugar boxes two baskets;
one clothes horse; one gray mare set of buggy
harness and net; one plough; one shovel;
bronzed hat rack; two glass lamps; one clock two
shoves; two tongs; and two pokers; two mantel
ornaments; two bodybraces table cloth and spread
lot OF glass ware; ten plough points; two meal buck
cts; Two rocking chairs eight chairs two bureaus
two Wristbands and two small tables; small
looking glass; hand lamp; two lots of washstand
crockery; four window shades; mat and two
spttoons; two prints and one ca rage whip.
And we hereby give notice that on the 9Th dav Of
August 1856, at the hour Of niue o'clock, A. NJ in
front of Green's auction store we will offer for SALE
by public auction, the aforesaid property so seized
and taken by distran 10 the highest bidder for cash
JAMES LITTLE,
july so-d J0SIAS ADAMS, Bailifs,
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schools for the year ending 30th June, 1887" was
taken IN. read three times and passed
On motion of Mr.. Smith, the Board proceeded
IN the consideration Of the joint resolution from
The BOARD Of Common Council In reference TO re-
cent difficulties at public meeting held In the city
Of Washington. -
M Moore offered an amendment 70 the pream-
BILE TO the said resolution.
Mr. Busey also suggested an amendment, which
Mr. Moore accepted as a modification of his, and
which is as follows, viz
"Whereas statements have been published IN
certain newspapers here and elsewhere touching
disturbance which occurred at a recent pubic
meeting held in front Of the City Hall and
whereas these published statements are contradic-
tory and injurious TO tile reputation OF the city.
But, before the question was taken on the said
amendment
Mr.. Riggs moved that the whole subject be laid
on the table.
And the question being taken by yeas and nays
il was carried ia the Affirmative, as follows viz:
Yeas-Messrs. Bayly, Busey, Dove, Miller
Moore, Pearson Riggs, and Ruff--S.
Nays-Messrs. Evans, Emery, Houston, Smith
Trctler, and Clarke.
The joint resolution from the Board Of Common
Council authorizing the transfer Of special fund
standing TO the credit Of the Second Ward to the
ward fund was taken up, read twice, and referred
to the Committee on Finance.
And the Board adjourned.