Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-22
Correspondence of the Eaton Democrat
NEWS.

WASHINGTON, May Is, 1885.
Tie speech Of VI. CasS upon the Kansas
question, concluded yesterday, is concet,-d "a
be 81 masttfly effort OF that distinguished
Statesman. in reviews ing the causes which
have led 10 The excltemen. in relation 10 Tie
affairs oilhe Territory Mr.. Cas- dweit ateoa-
length ON the general subject Of
Slavery, aud discussed il with that spirit OF
liberalily and justice which is the distinguishes
ing trait of that great mans character. lie de-
Tended the Administration aeeinsl the recent
attack of Senator Seward, and showed, con.
clusively, The absurdity OF that gent,eman's
extraordinary reasoning. The speech will be
read with interest by every one who mixes an
interest in the political question Of tlre day.
The Agricultural Department OF The Patent
Office receives from Congress tilst recognized
and fostering care 10 which, its growing impor.
lance and usefulness entities it.. The opera
lions Of the current year will demand q much
larger appropriation than formerly lut / make
no doubt the sum will be given viii spirit
OF cheeIfulDess and aiacrily. II viii move
gfalilying 10 The fsrmers,ortLe country 0 know
that their great interest is ever under The
watchfuI eye, oftbe government aud thai every
etfott will be made 10 advance it. As an in
stance OF this guardian care il may be men
TONED thai 100000 extra copies Of the Agfi-
cultural Report for 1855 has been ordered by
Congress. This report is unusually full and
interesting. 1t has been prepared with great
care, and | congratulate. the latmers that SC
much valuable information is 10 be shus widely
disseminated. The appropriation for the De-
parlmept This session wilrb be $4,000.
In a former letter | spoke fayorabIy Of the
arrange nents Of the Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore. and the Baltimore and OHIO
Rairoal companies. AtthisjunclIre, in view
Of The commencing summer travel, | think |
shall be doing o faytr 10 the ira cling public
by adding that | have subsequently learned
companies, in connection with the
Western roads, have. established an Office in
New York for the sale Of though tickets and
checking baggage, via Baltimore, 10 Wheeling,
Columbus, CINCINNATI, indianapolis, Chicago,
ST. Louis, am, all principle Cities and towns
West and Souih-wes Tickets Tor uIe same
places may also be obtained az the depot OF
the 6rst named company in Philadelphia. !
unllerstand that the fare is the same as by other
routes and that Inducements 10 visit this city
are ofTerel by The small adlinonpl charge
upon the through rate. This is a matter of
consideration 10 passengers whore curl,
oslty or business might lead them TO visit The
ely. THE route is becoming O great
With the travelling public who speak
in terms ofearneSi commentator OF The beau
liful and romantic scenery ,the route passing
through HaLper's Ferry and over The Allegla
uies) Tie excellence OF The rlods, The polite
ness, cafe and attention Of those having charge
Of the trains, ard The rapid speed with which
they are carried, the distance being run as
as by any p,ter foule--and perhaps
with mo:e regard 10 comfort and safety.
The reception OF MI, Buchanan in this city
has beeain entire consoD ance with the feelings
ola Truly great man Satisfied wiih The spon-
ovation Of warm and generous hearts
he preferred an individual 10 q public demon,
and his wishes were gIaii6si. lie
welcomed al The depot by a hosl ofen-
IhuSiastic friends. and then proceeded 10 his
hotel as quietly and with as litlle display asan
private Individual. Ills prospects are
frightening every day aud i, win require no
weird sisters 10 predict The g%!bfiens hereafter
of the Democracy Of the couniry whsle it
claims such standard bcaIets as james Buch.
man.
The Tariff question will come IN in few
II is nnw under cUpsidera ion in the
Of Ways and Means, with pros
,ect The Senator James excellent will be basis
the Committees report. PREBLE,
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