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Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-03-13

SWALLOWED A TowEL.--A girl in Indiana.
the lher day, was suspected Of having stolen
a napkin. II was found 10 her possession,
but she crammed il into her mouth ana swol.
lowed i'll Hursh for Hoosief 81 ei
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-03-13

IT "Mrs. Quis, is your husband know
nothing? Z" 81 guess so, for he told me this
morning that somebody had been making q
fool oil him.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-03-13

III An old clefgyman, one Sunday, al the
close Of the sermon, gave totice TO the con,
eregation, that he expected to go on Mission
10 the heatben, Que Of The deacons, in grent
agitation exclaimed: "Why, my dear sir,you
have never told us one word Of This before;
what shall We do :" 80, BROTHER" said The
parson, al don't expect 10 80 ont OF towu."
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-03-13
poftilal.
From Chambers Edinbnrg Journal.
THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE.


] can see that grow older, as
And note it day BY day!
l Ican feel my heart grow colder - l
As its pleasures pass away.
AT the tell-tale glass linger,
As with faded eye trace
Solemn tokens which Time finger
Has engraven on my face.
But one moment can restore me
To my boyhood and my prime,
And sweet memories comes o'er me
OF that brief but blessed time:
Then hear fathers blessing,
And / feel mothers kiss,
And again am caressing
One that has shared with me my bliss
Who shall say the Past must perish
Meath the Futures coming wayesa
When the Soul delights to cherish
! From 0blivion's depths it saveIa
Looking backward, ON I'm gligiDg,
n Till reach that final shore
Where the Present is abiding,
And where Change shall come no more
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-03-13

IVA model return upon wrii was recent
ly made by deputy sheriff in Darke county,
Ohio. II WIS Starved The within but W IS fit
with brckbatS by the women SO tharl cnuldn't
sarve ~
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-03-13

GTA colored clergyman in Albany, recent
ly gave notice as follows from the pulpit -
"There will be four days meeting every ev-
ening this week except "Wednesday nfternoon.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-03-13

GyMen are like bugles, the mo;e brass they
contain the farther you can hear them. Wo-
men are like tuips, the more modest and re.
tiring hey appear the better you love them.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-03-13

uTA.poor Irshman who applied for q license
10 sellatdent spirits, being questioned as TO
his moral fitness for the trust ieplied: "Ah,
sure |, isn't much characther man needs 10
sell rum"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-03-13

MA Correspondent OF the N. Y. Mirow
tbinksita o pity that Horace Greely has uot
middle name beginning with o., that his ini-
tials might represent b is manners.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-03-13

NJ Ifyou would get along in the word,you
must hold up your head, even il you know lha
there is not much 10 it.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-03-13

1TWe agree with a cotcmpoary that young
ladies' should never object 10 being kissed by
editors; they should make every allowance FOL
tire freedom Of the Prcss.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-03-13

MA IIndoo council in Indiana refused to
admit gentleman to membership because he
had Roman Nose
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-03-13

NJ Why is The life Of an editor like the book
OF Revela'io ions Because il is full OF ''types
and shadows, and o mighty voice, like the
sound OF many waters, is even saying to him
--urite," f'4 a-4 .0S |is
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-03-13

z az When is il Dangerous Il walk in the
field When the trees are oil shooting, and
the bullrushes out.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-03-13

USThe attorney who ''moved The Court"
stisined his back in ihs effort. and hes kept
his bed ever since.
Demoine courier., 1856-06-05

There was very little additional news
in the mail Il WeeEefdsy. There is
nothing abou, ihe'fate of Coy Robinson.
He was taken on board of a Steamer q,
Lexington, 10 be taken back TO Kansas;
but the plan was changed and il was con-
cluded 10 take him by land. If they
gel him 10 Kansas alive i. will be a won
der. Fears are expressed for the safe
~ Of General Pumroy. A reward of
$500 had been offered for him at Kick.
apoo. The Free State men at last ae-
counts had made a stand a, Topeka
A battle anc several killed is reported 81
Lawrence. NJ J Conway and General
Schuyler, on their way to Kansas. wefe
arrested and detained at Park vile. 4
Demoine courier., 1856-06-05
BosToN, May 20.

Dr. Bunting. Of Montreal, states in the
Morning Journal that he was in the gall
lerv of the Senate chamber at the time OF
the assault, upon Mr. Sumner. He says
he saw Brooks approach Sumner bu.
on his side, and address some words 10
h.ih in a low voice, and at the moment
Mr. ), raised his head turning 1t one
side 10 listen, he poured down upon him
blow after blow with the creates, rapid.
ny.
Mr. S. struggled several Zines to arise
from his seat but was evidently so much
hemmed in as TO be utterly incapable OF
rising uatil he had by a gfea, effort torn
his desk from ils fas.enings, and then he
pitched forward ~insensible on the floor.
While the assault was progressing, Keith
stood with one hand fourishing a large
cane and with the other holding a bis,ol
behind him, partly under his Coat. bu,
which DIR Bunting saw quite distinctly
projecting from between the flaps OF his
coal.
DR. b. says he was, from his position
in the gallery above the actors in this
scene enabled 10 see Brooks very clearly;
during ths attack, Douglas stood within
five fee, of Mr. Sumner with his hands
10 his pockets. DR. b. assisted to dress
Mr. Summers wounds.
Demoine courier., 1856-06-05
Latest from Kansas.

The people of Topeka had resolved
TO fgh, the invaders! The mex, arrival
may bring news of bloody work al TO
peka. The SherifT's posse were chiefly
Mlssourians.
A later messenger from Lawrence who
arrived a. Leavenworih just before the
starting Of the boat, reports that the dead
bodies Of %ceveral citizens were lying in
the streets of Lawrence. Ii is supposed
that Gen Pomeroy has been hung by lie
mob. lie was las, seen in front Of the
Free State Hotel in Lawrence.
The Congressional Committee is
threatened by the mob, and they are
preparing to leave 10 ensure their own
safety.
Gov Robinson had been taken up 10
Lecompton. The mob threaten TO hang
him, as well as G w Brown, the editor
OF the Herald Freedom, and e w Dei,z-
Ter, member of the COMMITTEE OF Public
Safety--all on one tree!
Shannon is virtually a prisoner in the
hands of the Ruffians, and is used mere.
ly as an instrument to serve their pui-
poses.
The Free State men, driven 10 the
last resort. will MAKE a las, stand at To
peka, and fight it OUT!
The u. s. troops are not allowed 10
leave their quarters!
Mr. Warren met Atchison, late Vice
President Of The United States, near Law
renee, with two pieces Of cannon and
sixty men, making their way TO the be-
leagured city. swearing vengeance upon
the d-ned Yankees!
Cattle are shot down in the fields, and
oxen or the ploughs.
Demoine courier., 1856-06-05
VI AsHINGroN, Nav 30.

Gen Lane. Of Oregon was the bearer
oil a challenge from Mr. Brooks TO Sena.
tor Wilson. The later replied that hs
used The language complained OF be-
cause he at that time believe d, and now
believes II was strictly true, and denonnc-
ed The character Of The assaul! on Mr..
Sumner. He also says that he is no du-
ehsi, and that he will use whate yer Lam
guage ne thinks proper in debate aud il
assslled for SO doing, he knows how 10
defend himself. Mr. Brooks has given
notice TO Mr. Webb, through Gov Aiken,
that his letter in Wednesdays Courier
and Enquirer is satisfactory. All excite
ment seems to have ceased. excep, tina.
which IS connected with the challenge of
Mr. Brooks to Senator Wilson.
Demoine courier., 1856-06-05
The North is Rising.-w,

see accounts of arge,ga,herings in everv
part of the North TO give expression TO
feelings Of indignation in relation 10 the
recent outrages in Kansas and at Wash
'ngton. This is right. The North has
been too tame on this subject. The
south and its allies have become 80 accus.
toned to the dough faceism of the North
that they seem TO regard the Free States
pretty much ia The light Of a plantation
over which iheyacan crack their whips
at pleasure. There is a change coming
over the Spirit of Northern mems
dreams. The Spirit Of slavery is show.
ing itself as il is. Garry ne back to old
Virginia, won't be half so popular as i,
used TO be. There will be some, il is TO
be expected, who will ye, advocate Sla.
very, out and out, who will repeat with
appreciation the abuse and Islander Of the
Border Rufians upon the free men and
free Institutions of the North; who will
do all they can 10 aid in subduing Kan
sas and the North 10 the continued DOM
inalion OF Slavery; but their numbers will
be growing smaller by degrees and less
beautiful. AT least we hope 80.
Demoine courier., 1856-06-05
Scene i'm the Senate on the
ISth Of NAV.

N
Mi Trumbul gave notice Of his inten.
ton 10 introduce a bill 10 prevent civil
war and restore peace in Kansas.
The bill providing for the general in
iroduction OF a uniform u~s,ional code oil
marine signs and was passed.
Mr. Slidell called the attention Of The
Senate to a Geographic dispatch, giving
I Mr. Summers statement before the com
mIltee Of the House, published this NOR
ming, which caused a long debate anc
some excitement.
, Messrs Sliteh and Douglas severally
denied the statement made by Mr. Sum
ner, and wished TO prevent false impress
Fiors in the country. Both disclaimed
any idea Whatever about the con,empia-
ted assault. The latter said he did not
know Sumner was about the capitol al
the ume.
Mr. Eoombs denied hal he was near
Brooks al tina, time, but he told Brooks
he approved Of what he did.
Mr. Butler said that had he been pres.
emf he would have assumed all respon-
Eslbility taken 5y bis gallan, relalive.-
Not a single wood which na6 been quo.
led by Mr. Summer in application TO him,
was relative to any thing which he said
on the House question.
Mr. Wade knew nothing cf the assault,
but feelings were aroused when a man
was stricken down and almost murdered.
A brave man could not defend himself a.
galnst such an attack as thai. Ii The
principles announced are 10 prevail, let
US come armed tor ihe combat; although
you ore four 10 one, | an here 10 NEE,
yon. A man can die in no better cause
than in ,ielence Of liberty Of speech.
MIR Wilson was sure Mr. Snmner did
BOT intend to place Senators in a false
position. There was nothing in Mr..
Summers statement Inconsistent with
what was said by Messrs Slidell and
Douglas. lie was stricken down, and il
was a brutal, murderous and cowardly
assault.
Mr. Buier-,You are a liar SIR
Mr.. stewart called the Senator 10 or
der.
MT Butler apologiZed Tor words spo-
ken in the warmth Of excitement.
Mr. Wilson resumed, saving tina, when
Mr. Sumner vas able 10 take his sear, be
would be ready 10 NEE, the Senator from
South Carolina, and others, in debating
this Question, and enswer the assump
ions # superiority.
Mr. Butler called on the Senate 10 wit
sass hat he had always been courteous
Ia debate.
Mr. Foster spoke ia favor of The free
dom Of speech.
Mr. lfumbuil wished to speak for five
miautes on the subject, bot The houi for
the special Older had arrived, and al
though Mr. Bale moved 10 postpone the
special order 10 allow Mr. i TO speak, The
Srnale refused by a vote oil ayes ii nays
80.
Mr. Cass made further explanations in
reference 10 the Cramp,on co~rrespond-
eace which be said misrepresented him.
The Presidents veto of the bin Tor
Improving the month Of the Mississippi
was discussed without action until The
hour of adjournment.
Demoine courier., 1856-06-05
{ BLOOMINGTON, Nav 90.

sembied IN the State.-Grcat Eathu
siasm AID Uaanimity.
BLOOMINGTON, May 26.
3 The Republican State Convention mel
|IIis morning. constituting the largest po-
Ililca! gathering ever assembled in The
State. Il was permanently organized BY
the election of John NJ Palmer, of Ma
coupin County Chairman.
Alter the election Of an appropriate
number Of Vice Presidents and Seere,a
"ries, The Convention proceeded 70 the
election of candidates for State officers.
Hon VIM Ii BiSSELh. Of 81 Clair
| County, was Nominated 70. Governor by
acciamation. FRANCIS a ii0FF-
NJ AN, Of Cook County, was then nom
inasen for Lieut.. Governor in the same
maniier,
The Convention Inca adjourned till
2 p NJ. Hon Richard Yates, Of Jack
sonville. delivered an eloquent speech
during the recess.
During the afternoon session the fol
lowing candidates were pat in nomina
lion successivelv; For Secretary of State
@ Nj Hatch OF Pike Co., for Treasurer,
james Miller of Mclean Co., for Audi
tor, Sesse N Dubois of Lawrence Co..
for State Superintendent, VIM Powell
OF Peorm Co., Pfesidsntial ELECTORS
and Delegates 10 the Philadelphia Con-
vention v ere alsD appointed.
During the af,eruosn, s%peeches were
delivered by o ii Browning, Abrsm
Lincoln. John Wentworth, Owen Love-
joy; Is g Cook, and N b judd.
The Convention adjourned with nino
cheers for The nominees. During the at
ternoon a dispatch was received from the
Republican Convention at Columbus,
Ohio, congralulAling The freemen Of Hill
nols OF, The nomination OF Col Bisseil.-
ia was read with tnmaltuous applause.
Gov Reeder is o addressing the larg-
est audience. ever known in shis region
Of The State.
Demoine courier., 1856-06-05
WAsHINoToN, Nav go.

The president sent a message to the
Senate yesterday of a proposition of Eng
land 10 arbitrate the Central American
Question but il was no, opened. The
message merely encloses a letter from
Mr. Dallas dated the 24lh of May, on
the subject of the difference between the
British government and that of the Uni
ted States, regarding the cons,ructiS n
and effec, Of the convention OF the l9h
OF April, 1850. and the subject of Cent
raj America generally, and stating to Mr.
Dallas the vie VS. which the President en-
~terlains OF that question as it now stands,
IN order thai he may Communicate the
same TO the Earl Of Clarendon, There
has been no direc! communication be-
tween the two governments on the main
subject, since the Letter of Mr. Buchanan
10 the Earl Of Clarendon, in September
last, and his Lordship's reply, on The %
OF the same month, and The brief ~rtjoin.
der of Mr. Buchanan, on The fourth OF the
following October.
The President, it appears. would have
been satisfied if, in expressing his con
viciions OF all obstacles to the sai.sfac,o-
ry adjustment. Of the CONTROVERSY. had
met wilh q conciiilary spirit on bo.h
sides. The Earl of Clarendon had no,
been pleased TO indica'e the means which
10 bis Judgement were calculated 10 pro
duce so favorable q communication, and
for he want Of this the Presiden, was
left 10 conjecture lie precise idea OF
her Majesty. governm at He could
noi be certain that his comic U icres con-
corning il were well founded, bur he was
indueed by certain collateral incidents
which have occurred, that il was by ar
bisrasion by a third power that The differ
ences between the Two governments rel
atlve 10 Central America were 10 be sci.
lied.
Mr. Marcy says il would he snperflu
Gus 10 dwell on The regret which the
President enteitains, lhat the proposal al
this nature with her Majss,y's govern
ment, intended as a final enc, was presen-
ted 10 such a shape as 10 have attracted
TO and fixed upon II the a,teniior Of This
government.
After reviewing the circur stances OF
she case ne winds up as follows:
You are Instructed. iherelore. 10 enter
iJ.to communication with Ter Maiesty's
Secretary for Foreign Affairs in relalion
10 Central America. in order 10 'ascer-
tain 10 The first place whether The exist
ing differences canGo be promptly Ter.
minated by direct negotiations, and II
they cannot then 70 discuss the conditions
of arbitration upon those points of differ
ence as 10 which alone this matter OF
settlement seems requisite or applicable.
il being assumed iha, other points of DIFF
ference would after ,hat yield. AS a
matter OF course the conference between
the Earl of Clarendon and yourself
should be conducted in the spirit of cor
diality and f~rankness which belongs 10
your personal relations and which is
dictated by The tue Interests both OF the
Uniied States and Great Britain.
Demoine courier., 1856-06-05
HOUSE,.

MIR Campbell OF Ohio. from The Selec,
Committee on the Sumner assault, said
hr had been unanimously instructed to
usk The House to adopt a resolution lha,
said committee may present their le2or.
with q journal OF their proceedings a, any
Time when he House IS in session and
that The documents Ill Al ~ihereupon be on
The Speakers table and prlnled,
The resolution applied for was unani-
morsly adopted. Tie views If the Pres.
idens on the enlistment and Genital A.
merlcan question were committed 10
Congress 10 day, thus II appears he has
completed his record on all the~ieadinp
questions how before The couifirv and
gwen lis opinions in full; there can npy
be no dodbt Of the line of public policy
be Will pursue r~:lalIre 10 Kansas affairs.
internal Improvements, pubic lands, and
Central American as well as all oife.
questions 10 dispute with, Great Britain:
Nr Sumter is better to day, having
been KEEP, under the Influence OF opiafs
since Yesterday, his pulse has been re-
duced from 40 to 81. lie is no. ALLOW
ed TO see friends nor to read letters, al.
'hodgt, MOI entirely out OF danger, the
prospects arc that inflammation will be
checked.
Demoine courier., 1856-06-05
CIscINNATl, May 80,

The Republican Stale convention mel
yesterday at COLUMBUS and appointed
delegates to the Philadelphia Nalional
Con seniion--lhree Chase and three Ere
mont. Resolutions were passed con-
demEing the Sumner assault, advocating
the immediate admission o. Kansas as a
State with The Topeka Consultation and
declaring Congress has fall power 10 pro-
hibit slavery in the Territory. The
Convention also passed a vote of thanks
10 Senator Wade for his recent course in
The Sumner affair, and to l. ID Campbell
for his resolutions in the House relative
TO the same affair.
Demoine courier., 1856-06-05

LANDS IN KAKsAs.-The Washington
Union learns from the General Land
Office thai the surveys OF the public
lands, as well as of the IndiaE trust
lands, are progressing as rapidly as pos
sible. Quite a number of townships. !,
elatee, have been returned 10 the Land
Office; but the indian trust lands, c%onrot,
by treaty stipuIau ons, be thrown open to
sale until after the location o fthe indiviG-
ual reservations made by the treaty,
which will require some time 10 effect.
As to the other public lands. the time
when they will be exposed TO sale. il
further says, cannot yet be determined;
but the first lands which win be offered
FOR sale. are those moot contiguous 10
The Missouri and Arkansas rivers, OF
which legal Eotice Of no. less than three
nor more than six months, Will be given
by public proclamation.
Demoine courier., 1856-06-05
Henry Clay Dean, is discharg,

fbk numerous functions at Washington.
An addition TO his clerical duties as Cha D.
lain to the Senate and his duties as fu-
gleman and toady Of Gen Jones, has late
ly been laying down the divinity of Sla-
very for the benef, of the Methodist
General Conference in Session at Indi-
annapolis, in the form Of a very long and
Classy letter to Gov Wrigh. Of Indiana,
which the Democratic papers are copy.
ing with great gusto. Ii is an awfnl
thing for Henry Ward Beecher to med
die with politics but II is r'gh. for the
Rev MrDean to preach on the side OF tSla-
very. Thatis a different thing entirely.
John Wesley said tina. slavery was the
"sum of all villanies." The Rev. Mr..
Dear thinks i. would be highly improp-
err Tor the church founded BY that pure and
good man TO cut of those who practice
the "sum Of all villan,es" from their Eel.
lowship and communion. His letter has
tina. intent precisely. ~.
Demoine courier., 1856-06-05
PARTY Names.

Names sometimes amount to nothing at all
Under different circumstances they may be
very significant, and exert no little influence.
We observe that many of our contemporaries,
particularly those which were formerly Wing,
speak uniformly of the Douglas party of this
State, as the "Democia attic party.o Now we
utterly deny that there Is democratic party
in Illinois. There is an organization for the
purpose of Slavery extention who attempt to
appropriate the name, while they repudiate all
the principles Of the Democracy, as enuncialed
and established b lJeferson and Jackson.
They 'szteal the lirery Of heaven to serve
the devil in" and most diligent servants they
make too.
There are 5ut two parties in tuis State, fol
the objects and purposes of the coming cleo
tisn;-the Slavery Extension, or Douglas par
.ty, whose cardinal principle, and whose mair
effort is to establish slavery in free territory
and an Anti Slavery Extension, or Freedom
party, Let US, then, hear no more of this "Deni
%ocratic party'' in connec ion with the Slavery
propagardists. 1t is alibel upon the time hon
ored party which boasts Of a Jefferson, a JACK
son, and a hest Of others as its champions LIE
us call things by their right names, for ther,
are atteI all, many who are influenced by mer,
names.-Chicago Democrat.
Demoine courier., 1856-06-05
ST. Louis, Nav 30

A letter in the Republican, dated indie.
dependence the 26lh. says that eight prog
Slavery settlers a, Potlawa,iamie Creek
were killed by a party of Free State
men. Report says, The deed wa. COM
milled by an or organized band, who have
determined 10 wreak vengeance upop
any opponents TO their views. Olhaf
settlers on the Greek have asked Shan.
nor Tor aid 10 project themselves and
property from further violence. All qui.
ct at Lawrence, Leccmrton and Frank
lin. U S troops having been stationed
at each place.
Demoine courier., 1856-06-05
TIKI HEM0IME E@UREER
Elk Odus OF EddyyiHe.

E~ddyville is going TO be cut out OF
WapeIlo and sewed on to Mahaska. Ii
is going TO be done by one Mr. Exodus.
Tie says so~in the Commercial, and the
Commercial is going to follow the sub,
Ject UP with some remarks of his own.-
So there can be no doubt of it.. The
thing may be considered the sane as done
A mile square is done gone, and our beau.
iiIul snd,symmetriral County is marred
by u notch cut on. Of her North Wesi
| corner.
The. Citizens OF Wspellp will be ire.
m~enduously grieved when they hear a
bout this scheme of Mr. Exodus, and we
wonldn't wonder if they should appoin,
a committee 10 wait on Mr. T.. and beg
him 10 deaist. IL they do we hope
that they will so dwelLupon the past mu
tual intimate lies Of relationship, sympa,
thy, affection, and interest subsislipe be-
tween the said town and Wapello Co.,
as will move MI Elk. 10 rcpen, and a.
bhndon his cruel design.
We.can well appreciate the reasons
assigned by Mr. Exodus in favor of this
proposition. A place that is thorn in
the Eye or the Editor of the Demoine
Courier and that the citizens of Ouum-
wa treat ~with'sach, silen. contempt, oush,
to move oui of tie county. No one we
suppose will deny this. l, stands to
reason. But can't we compromise The
matter. So far as we are concerned, we
will agree that the thorn shant stay in
our'eye at all. and we will yenture that
the citizens OF O.iumw wa. 10 avert this
dire calamity /. and preserve The Union,
will give Eddy 1iilu On all suitable occa.
sions, the bene iii Of their most particular
aud assiduous attentions.
But we haven, much faith in this
The fact is E.dysiIle is 100 mach cEamo
ed. She does really. want more room
10 spread herself, Nothing but large
additions viii satisfy her, She thinks
that by gettpg into Mahaska, she can
gorge The while county a, one moulhful
Bus would she be satisfied with that
We are dubious. Wonuld'ntit be better
to make a matter Of necessity a. once,
and lei her have, Monroe. and Wapello,
as well DIS Mahaska, and siay where She
Is. These COUNTIES would probably
satisfy her cravings fer editions for
some time. Oaly lhiak of the CIFY
and county of Eddyyille.