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Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-08-06
Beware !!

We have made a short synopsis of a
very important trial, which took place
lately in Boston, and give it below
for the especial benefit of our lady rea-
ders. We apprehend that when some
of our Eaton bellies get to hear of it,
Hoopdom will howl with Indignation.
By the way, speaking of this delicate
subject, we have heard it intimated that
our "city fathers have a notion Of
widening the pavemcnts, Or, if that is
not done, the Mayor will be requested
to issue a proclamation requiring ladies
with certain dimensions of dress, except
from "nataral causes" not to appear OF
our crowded thoroughfares. We are a
decided friend of the dear, lovely crea-
lures, and would therefore, advise them
to take "tine by the forclock' so as not
to be caught in a similar prcdicamcnt
with their Boston sister:
CRlNoLISE IN COURT.-An important
decision was rendered in the Police
Court of Boston, on thc723th ult. One
of the Police Offers had preferred a
complaint against a young lady for OBJ
stru1::..g the sidewalks of Washington
street by ,o5 Great a display CT crino-
line. The officer testified that at Least
half a dozen times during the week h"
had been obliged to step from the side
walk on to the street to enable the de-
fendant to pass, such were the unprece-
dentcd dimensions of her hoops. Once,
in consequence thereof, he came very
neal being run over by a carriage pas
sing at the time, and he asked the Judge
whether the city government would have
allowed 4 pension to his widow in case
he hard been killed.
The Judge said that lie should reserve
his opinion for a week on the latter
point, and inquired whether the circum-
ference of the lady was not produced by
natural causes. The officer replied, by
saying that lie was the father of sixteen
children, and, if he was lucky, expected
an addition to his family next month;
but he had never known his 'better
half to occupy half so much space as
Miss Smith, and he hoped she never
would.
The officer further testified that he
had requested the defendant two or
three times not to stop on the sidewalk,
as people were unable to pass without
going into the strcet-but it was of no
avail, as she still continued TO occupy
the whole pavement.
In summing up the evidence Judge
Russell said that the evil was one of
great magnitude, and should be check
ed by vigorous measures. There was
no statute under which too great a dis
play of crinoline came, but he should
take the responsibility of inAicing a
fine of IS and costs, and hoped it would
be a warming to all offenders. The fine
was promptly paid, with the costs, and
Miss Smith was discharged.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-08-06

H@- One of our exchanges asserts
that the ladies do not set their caps for
the gentlemen any more they spread
their hoops. That is a very ,ci}c-sprc0d
SANDER
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-08-06
L. G. GOULD, Editor.
O., q 6, 1857.

RsrWe have issued our paper one
day earlier than usual in order to at
tend the Democratic Convention. which
meets at Columbus on Thursday.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-08-06

G@ We noticed two weeks ago that
the Ohio Statesman had been purchased
by Col. MANYPENNY but it appears
that there was some misunderstanding
in regard to details which prevented the
consumption ofthe purchase, therefore
the paper will be conducted as if no
change had been contemplated.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-08-06
KENp's WoRM PAsrILLEs supply

KEMP's Worm PAsrILLEs supply a
want which every mother of family ha.
experienced. They are a specific fol
worms, acceptable to children. Nothing
in the way of confectionery can be more
attractive in appearance, and nothing
medicinal is so safe, swift and cctain in
its effect on the disease. They do not
require calomcl to be taken either be-
fore or after them. Bristol's Sarsapar-
lila, as manufactured in a highly con-
centrated form, by the present proprie-
tors D. T. LAMAN & Co., is startling
the medical world by its cures of Scro-
fula, Consumption, Liver Disease and
Eruptivc Complaints. As a guide fol
purchasers it is well to state, that the
genuine article has the signature o.
Lanman s. Co, on the exterior label.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-08-06

HONOR TO THE Observation-Disclosures
AL.-At the late commencement of the
University of North Carolina, at Chapel
Hill, the honorary degree Oil. d, was
conferred upon Hon. \. Y. Brown,
Postmaster General, who is a graduate
of the institution.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-08-06

kJ~We have observed a list ofscven.
teen persons killed in Ohio, within six
weeks past, by lightning. In various
parts of the cast the list of persons killed
by lightning is large. At the FIumc
House, White Mountains, July 18th, 4
tremendous thunderstorm came up, and
the lightning struck the house, killing
two persons, and stunning badly nine
others.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-08-06

Hg~ The Democratic Central Com
mittee met on Saturday evening last
and appointed r. S. CrNNINGnAN, j.
MCKINsTRY, DAVID PATTON and l.. G.
GOULD, as delegates from Preblc coun-
ty to the 9th of August Convention.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-08-06

ne-Mr. Fillmore, the candidate OF
the know-Nothing order in the last pres
idential race, received but eight cleo
torial votes. Of the one hundred and
sevcnty-onc members elected to the
next Congress, the Know-Nothings
have but hco. This is what they call a
national party.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-08-06

BSs- Gen. Lane has been reelected to
Congress from Oregon by a handsome
majority.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-08-06

r@-The railroad accidents in the
United States. during the first six
months of the year, caused the death Of
forty persons, and n~inety-nine were
wounded. By steamboat accidents six
ty-one were killed and twenty wounded.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-27
FOr the RAp1rferl

WHAT HAS BECOME or TBE BRADFogD TINES
The following colloquy was heard last week
in one OF the townships of this county -
Good morning. neighbor, have yon seen
the notice Of the Fair for this fall ?"
No, have not: what is to be seen, any
thing extra ?"
Oh, no. but why have you not seen the no.
tice, you take Towauda paper, do you not -
Yes, did, till our post Office here was up-
set about six weeks ago have not had one
since, but the Office has been started agaiu
now, aud we have new post master sup
pose that shall have the paper again, now
there is some place to send it to-
All, that is the reason what paper did
you take -
TIE Bradford TIizss-
Oh. the Tins why. did not von know
that that paper husted up just about the time
your post-Ofbce was upset, aud the editor has
left the country -
No why is that so there goes nv dol
lar Why the last heard Of the matter the
editor was appointed post master. 80 as TO ena-
bic him to stick to tie paper anyhow veil,
let Il 60, 10 great loss
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-27

AHoTUEE ITEM rnR TAx-PAyEES- z
thu time the proceedings instituted by HENKV
5. MoTr. were in progress, to prevent the Sale
Of the Main Line, the public were anxious TO
learn eAo was going to pay the fee Ct the 'em-
nent counsel the said MoTT hal employed in
the case, Surely said they, the Treasury Of
the State will not be pIundered to furnish the
money. But the following, clipped from the
Philadelphia Ti%ss, aStounds US with the as
Ser;ion that the State was made 10 bear the
burthen after all. Let the hard working tax
PAYERS draw their own conclusions
We are informed rciiabiy that, within
three weeks, claims have been presented TO
the State Treasury from two of the counsel -
MEsEpITH aud BUcSALEw-for services rendeg-
ed in the suits referred to- Tie bill of the
former was Sl000-of the latter $3.50 When
the claims were frs; presented, the Auditor
General-JAcoB FRY-declned paving them,
upon the ground that 10 appropriation had
been made for that purpose. and that payment
of them would be violation Of his duty
He maintained MS position for some days
Subsequently he was induced 10 abandon il
and aLjoss tAs c!ais. The State treasurer
HENRY :. MAGRAw. promptly paid it. on the
18th Of July Tie counse, referred 10 were
not employed by the Commonwealth The
suits in question were not authorised TO be
brought by the Commonwealth They Eere
the individual acts Of the persons engaged
in them. and the Commonwealth was IN 40
ssE~ responsible for the money claimed"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-27

p6s- Our neighboring village of Waverly
is emphatically great country. Its citizens
boast of the prettest girls, the biggest ba-
bies, and the fastest horses in all creation
They possess the New York and Erie Rail-
road, military company, fire company, seve-
raj taverns, newspaper and a bank, besides
several other Institutions" aud get up the
biggest kind of Fourth of July celebrations,
where every man is a marshal, unless he is one
of the Committee of Arrangements-(th though
the arrangements are SO few they won't go
around in the Committee, and half of them
have to remain in ignorance of their duties).
They sell awful poor whiskey, and sour ale
for lager beer
Just now, the Waverly world is oil agog
with tremendous discussion of immense pub
lie Importance. A Waverly-viIlan is perfect
ly astounded that the world should be intent
upon gain-that people should pursue their
usual avocations-that politics should engage
anybody's attention, or the success of the at
tempt to unite two continents by the telegraph
be watched, which the Warerly AdrOcats and
the Cashier of the Waverly Bank are at log
gerheads, and firing at each other paper
pellets"
The awe-struck peoples should look on in
CONSERVATION at this important conflict, threat
ening the stability of nations and the destinies
Of kingdoms. The Adr0cQte deals death and
defiance, and the Cashier has made arrange
ments to be upon an equal footing, by estab-
fishing democratic organ at Waverly-
he being that next remove from 90 National
Democrat a Fillmore Know Nothing Ru-
NOR says that the defunct Times establishment
here, is to be taken to Waverly, to aid in this
controversy and vndicate the freedom of the
press.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-27

House BURNED BY CRAZY MAx-STRAxGE
DELrsIOSs.-FOr month or more a young
man named Davis, at one time employed in the
chair factory of Nr David Mcdowell, at Ex-
changeville, p O., Mercer county Pa, shown
symptoms of insanity, but not of such vio
lent kind as to require confinement He has
been labOrng under the delusion that he is a
second Dan Rice and engaged in getting
up new circus or menagerie for the entertain
merit Of the public. On Saturday, the 8th
inst, he wandered the streets all night, and
next morning caught q snake, which he
took to Bells school house, in the neighbor-
hood, where he says he had grand perform
ance, after getting through which he swept
the house, aud broke all the windows with the
broomstick. He then proceeded to the resi-
dence OF Mr. Wm. Curry. a mile or two from
town, in the absence of the family, and des-
troyed nearly everything in the house. lie
says ne went there -" to have some fun" broke
gun, with the barrel Of which he smashed
the crockery, dishes, glassware and windows ;
took to pieces clock and two watches, grind
ing up the works in cider press.
1t then struck him that the ground where
the house stood would be an admirable lOca-
ton for the circus, wherenpon he built a FIRE
on the floor aud it was soon in hames-from
which he narrowly escaped by jumping from
window, cutting his arms and hands in get
ting out-and leaving broadcIo,h coat which
the heat induced him to throw of. a prey to
the flames Considering the bees appropriate
performers in his new circus. he upsat several
hives, and undertook to put sleigh bells on the
insects, in which performance" he was badly
stuug. When the neighbors came running to
the FIRE they found him under shade tree con-
graduating himself that this was the best per-
formance he bad yet-it brought him the Iarg-
est audience The house Has entirely des-
tro!ed, and tie poor luBatic secured for the
night. 1T being necessary to chain hin. and
next day TO Mercer Jail. where as le destroy
ed all the furniture of his cell. it became nee
e>sar! to put him in stright jacket" He
then endeaT0red to commit suicide BY dash
ing his head on the floor, aud refused food
When securing him be bit piece from the
arm Of Mr.. Alexander McCarty His sister
Is now attending him in the prison, where he
will be kept until Court meets. when we pre-
sune he will he sent to an a<ylum.-Pins-
buTgi DIspataA
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-27
DELEGATE ELECTIONS.

We hold it to be the duty of every good Re
publican to attend the Delegate meetings, and
participate therein, that the wishes of the peo-
pie may be manifested, and carried out in the
County Convention. We urge upon every Re
publican to turn out on the 9th proximo, and
have voice in electing the men who are to
constitute the nominating Convention. 1t is
no reason why you should not do so, that you
feel no preference between the candidates
named for the different Offices Ifyou are not
BIASED by personal preferences. you are in the
better condition to act judicionsiy aud careful
fully, and more likely to consult the welfare of
the Republican party
y full attendance at the primary meetings
will prevent anything ike fraud in selecting
delegates and will ensure a cheerful support OF
the ticket when nominated We trust there
is no Republican who is not ready to bow to
the expressed will of the majority when fairly
ascertained, and if the people all participate
in the primary movements, there can be no
caviling or questioning as to the wishes of the
majority.
We would urge upon our Republican friends
the Importance of eultivating and manifesting
conciIiatoFy spirit Let the motto be
Nothing for ntn, Everything for the cHus!s'
Our large majority makes q nomination impor-
| tant-multiplies candidates and increases their
exertions. If candidates allow themselves to
think that the success of the party depends
| upon thar nomination, il is no reason why the
people should sympathize With them-if they
get excited, or enbttered, it is no reason why
the people should become equally infatuated,
because the success of defeat of no mans
aspirations is Of great Importance, per 81
We trust the people will go TO the Delegate
elections, not to become the paTtizan OF this
or that man, not to forward selfish schemes,
or personal ends, but eoolIv, carefully and Coz
scientiously to take such action as they may
think best for the welfare Of the great Re-
publican party.
OF course wide diversity Of opinion will
exist in regard to the candidates presented for
the consideration of the people What We
would particularly urge upon our Republican
friends is pTopriety Of advocating the claims
of their fsvoriles in such ma2ner as to leaye
no trace OF feeling after the selections are
made. We should remember that we are all
members of one great party, advocat.aS the
same principles, enrolled under ore banner.
and while we may honestly differ in our per-
snnal preferences. we shonId do so in no un-
kind or bitter spirit. Let Us treat every Re
pub!icaR as brother in the good cauSe-aud
those candidates we DO aot support, with re-
sPect and generosity. So that when the ques-
ton is settled, we shall be ready, cordially
aud earnestly to suppoC, the WHOLE TIckET
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-27

EXECUTION OF ID. S. McKIx FOR TN, !,
DIR OF NoRcRoss-HoLIDAYsBURcu ~
2l.-Dayid S. McKim was executed ~
murder Of Norcross, at 90 minutes na.,
O'Clock. He died protesting his innocen,,
a speech two hours length
He made an unsuccessful attempt At ,r:.
this morning.
The prisoner slept the greater portion q, ,
night. He opened veir in his wrist bn, Z
timely discovered. He then eat a h.
breakfast In fit of passion he des,,+,
the manuscript speech be intended MAXI:
the scaffold.
On the scaffold, he spoke for an hon,
seven minutes, the prisoner protesting h
nocence to the last His closing words -.
I" I leave my poor mother, wife and chill
the care of heaven" And then, turoi,.
the Sheriff, directed him to 90 ahead 3, :.
as he pleased" He spoke very load and !.
tinctly, and classed many of the witness,
the trial as liars But he said he forpav. :.
and believed he was going to heaven an
Jesus
The drop fell at thirty minutes past ts..
o'clock, the unfortunate man dying witbo1,
struggle.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-27
the hin-r. nf he knsc
Inst Thrift nigh, follow faxnlns.-

and boldly diSregardins the fierce tide Of or
position and rancorous rage that rose up
against him. he took no step backwards =
His constituents at home, rallied 10 his sup
port and sustained him The Legislature Of
cf its appreciation TO his heroic endeavorS in
the cause of human liberty and f-rft .rifs labor,
and your own BIGLER-yet uncorrupted by the
~ilcs of selfish politicians placed himself at
the head Of the movement made 10 back
WrNoT up in his proud enterprise"
Such then is DAVID WIl3oT, snd such has
been his position freely and completely endors-
I'd by your party honest Democrats in this
State. And such is unequiyocally the posi-
,ion occupied by DAVID WIlNor to-day 1t is
the vcry principle that has been recognized
throughout the long period of Pennsylvania 5
history. and now We ash should it net be re-
lgiou>ly adhered TO Ave, We tell you we'll
meaning Democrats the party that would
remain true "a the great principles OF PeUnsyl-
vana'S noble founder-true 10 the illuStriouS
examples Of her revolutionary patriots-irue
to the sublime doctrines set forth in the nrc-
an,ble TO her Act Of Emancipation Of 1850
tTHe 70 the consistent adherence 10 those prin-
cip!cS reiterated in the resolutions Of lsl9-
and true TO the spirit of the Instructions she
gave her Senators and Representatives in the
National Congress 10 oppose all acquisitions
of new territory, unless Slavery or involun-
tarv Servitue, except for crime be prohibited
thecin-thiS party has nominated that cham
pen of this Pennsylvania doctrine. as its can
dIdate for Governor And where IS the hon
eSi man and consistent D-=eTet than can or
pASs him. Echo answers where - C'sirrzlir
RePuNio,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-27
DrpnNr,s PoHnER Mus BLoKN rp-Wn,

DUpoYr's POWDER Mills BLOWN UP-WIL-
MINGroN, August Wilmington was thrown
into O high state of excitement about five
o'clock this afternoon, by terrific explosion
which came from the direction of Duponts
powder mills on the Brandywine, four and
half miles below this city.
The excitement was heightened by the news
which afterwards reached the city, that sever
al of Duponts mills had exploded, killing sew
eral persons and severely wounding others
A number of physicians and others immedi-
ately hastened towards the scene of the disas-
ter, and several physicians in Philadelphia
were also telegraphed for.
The first reports which came from the scene
of the explosion set forth that four mills had
exploded killing thirteen persons, and badly in
jurng several others, among whom were MIR.
\ lexis Dupont.
These accounts, il is since believed were cx-
aggerated, and the most reliable information,
| can obtain is to the effect that the explosion
took place in the drying MILL blowing the build
ing to atoms, and sending its fragments to an
immense distance. Six persons were killed
outright, their bodies being horribly mangled.
Among the wounded was Mr.. Alexis Du-
pont, who had leg broken, and who also sus-
tanned severe internal injuries. His relative
Dr. Francis G. Smith, Jr of Philadelphia was
telegraphed for TO attend him and he is expect
ed down by the l l o'clock train to night
In the confusion which exists, it is impossi
bic to learn the origin of the disaster, or the
names of those who have fallen victims to it.
The event is almost the sole topic of conyer-
saton at Wilmington tonight, and information
from the scene Of explosion is eagerly sought
for
Mr.. Alexis Dupont had the general charge
and supervision of the mills and on the occa-
sion of previous similar disasters he has dis
tinguished himself by his cool courage and dar-
ing, as well as by his humanity and he is uni
versally beloved and esteemed. The most live
ly enterest exists as to the extent of his inju-
ries, and the probabilities of his recovery are
discussed with much evident concern as to the
result.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-27

hs~ In another column, will be found q
list of appointments made by the State Com
mittee. occupying tae intervening time, un-
til the election, at which Mr.. WIIMor is to ad-
dress the people.
Mr. WuNor left this place last week, for
the purpose of commencing the canvass, which
he proposes TO vigorously prosecute. We OBJ
serve that he was advertised to address meet
ing in Jayne's Hall, Philadelphia, on Monday
evening last, from whence he will proceed to
Somerset, where be probably spoke on Tues
day.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-27

The "RIGHr OF PROPERTY" CASE II :.
cISrA-The grand jury Of Prince VIII,
county, Va, have found a true bill aga,
JONI UNDERWOOD, for maintaining By sres,
ing that an "owner has no right Of proper,r :
his slaves" &c, and he has been held 70 :,
in the sum of $500 for his appearance al !;
November Court
The BrentsTille Journal says: This q,
has created the most intense interest and ;,
element, being the first case of the kind IA
has ever occurred in our county. The 4,
that Mr. Underwood is a justice Of the p4.
for this county, has tended in no small der.
to add to the excitement, and has called for
violent expressions of feeling in regard to I
matter"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-08-27
Judge Wilmot's Appointments.

By appointment of the State Committee,
Hon DAVID WIIMor will address his fellow
citizens, at the following places =
Somerset, Tuesday afternoon, August 25.
Greensburg, Wednesday afternoon, Aug. &c.
Washington, Thursday afternoon, Aug. 81.
Pittsburg, Friday evening, Aug. 90
Uniontown, Saturday afternoon, Aug. 30
Bedford, Tuesday afternoon, Sept. |.
M'Connclsburg, Wednesday afternoon Sept 3
Chambersburg, Thursday afternoon. Sept. 5.
Huntingdon, Friday afternoon, Sept T.
Hollidaysburg. Saturday afternoon, Sept. s.
Altoona, Saturday evening, Sept 5.
Allegheny City, Monday evening, Sept. T.
kittanning, Tuesday afternoon, Sept s.
Clarion, "Wednesday afternoon Sept O.
Franklin, Thursday afternoon, Sept TO-
Meadville, FRIDAY afternoon, Sept IL.
Waterford, Saturday afternoon Sept -.
Erie, Saturday evening, Sept II.
Beaver, Monday afternoon. Sept. ii.
New Castle, Tuesday afternoon, Sept. l5.
Mercer, Wednesday afternoon, Sept l6.
Butler, Thursday afternoon Sept IL
Allegheny county, Friday and Saturday, Sep
tember Is and 49,
Indiana, Monday afternoon Sept 81
Johnstown, Tuesday afternoon, Sept %.
Clearfield, Wednesday afternoon, Sept 23
Bellefonte, Thursday afternoon, Sept. "a
Lewistown, Friday afternoon, Sept 25
Bloomfield, Saturday afternoon, Sept 26
Duncannon, Saturday evening. Sept 26
Harrisburg, Monday afternoon, Sept 2S.
Mechauicsburg, Monday evening, Sept. %
Carlisle, Tuesday afternoon, Sept 30
Gettysburg, Wednesday afterdoon, Sept. So
York, Thursday afternoon, October l.
Chestnut Level, Friday afternoon, Oct. 2
Lancaster, Saturday afternoon, Oct 8.
West Chester, Monday afternoon, Oct 5.
Media, Tuesday afternoon, Oct 6.
Phila. and vicinity, from the Tth to the 18th
Our friends in the various counties are re-
questcd to note these appointments, and take
immediate steps to circulate the information,
and to secure full attendance of voters.
LEMUEL TODD,
Chairman Of the Committee
EDWARD MCPHERSON, Sec'y.