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Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03

COSMOPOLITAN ART ASSOCIATION
We refer our readers to the advertise
ment of this association. The Cosmo-
politan has been in successful operation
for several years and has been conduct
ed in a mannar entirely satisfactory to
its subscribers. II. G. HIEsTAND is the
Honorary Secretary, for this County,
and will attend to receiving subscrip-
tons, &c.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03
Black RcpubIictniSm.

The most remarkable OF the suspcn
sions of this year of failures is that o.
Abolitionism. Without sympathy a:
without hope, it has gone down amid the
curses ofsa people whom ithas alternate.
ly bullied and betrayed The Cincin.
matt ,Enqutrer, truly observes that fraud
and deception were the accompaniment
of its very infancy. There never was
and it is safe to say there never will be
but one House of Representatives elect
ed by it. 1t is the only Congress, since
the existence of the Government, that
members were expelled from for COR
ruption, and where it was clearly proved
~thatzthere was an organization for the
purpose of taking and receiving brides
Never before, but in that black republi-
can House, were nine weeks spent in the
election of officers, and the whole Gov
ernment, as it were, suspended for that
length of time alta dead lock, in anarchy
and confusion. In New York, it has
bankrupteied the treasury, suspended
the public works, and increased the pub
lie debt and the taxes of the people,
The Legislature was notoriously aud
shamelessly corrupt. In Wisconsin it
has %plundered the School Fund, sacred
ly set apart for educational purposes
In Ohio its Lieutenant Governor was
the disburser- of a corruption fund to pur-
chase presses for the cause of Fremont,
and about the same time the Ohio State
Treasury was found to beaminus half a
million dollars, that was counted and
known to be. in the Treasury a few
m onths previous. The Attorney Gen
eral procured funds from the State Treas
ury to go,into the banking business at
Cleveland, and never returned the money
to the Treasury. 1t increased the ex-
penditures in every branch of the State
government. In Pennsylvania it elect
ed Simon Cameron, by vile bribery and
corruption, against an ascertained ma
jority of the people and of the Legisla-
ture. In Massachusetts,, Hiss and Kali
loeh, stained with immortality and guilt,
have been its pattern saints and its repre-
sentative men. So We might go through,
the whole category of Abolition States,
and uniformly find the same result. Is
it not about time that a party, founded
error, and whose course has been
900. - n 49, o
marked by profigacy and corruption in
all the States where it has had ascend
eney, was repudiated by all intelligent
and rejecting people.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03

"THE FEARFUL JUDGMENT. The
Hollidaysburgh Standard says The last
information on the subject of the man
sitting on a chair for b~lasphemy: throws
some light upon the origcn of the story.
1t is said that a man in Union county,
and not in Mt. Union, while winnowing
grain, became cxasperated on discover
ing that the weevil had destroyed a por-
ton of his ~grain---that he INDUCED in
some tall swearing-went into the house
and satdown, and the excitement brought
on a severe attack of apoplexy, from
which he ultimately recovered. This
was the basis of an enlarged and on
dcrful story, and such papers as copied
u article will do well to set their. rea-
ders right on the blasphemy question.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03
a Prediction.

Forncy's Press, nor any other press,
says the Chicago Times, EVER uttered
words nor pointed, truthful and en-
platte, than the folio wing:
"Thc public man who falters in this
issue, seals his doom. The northern
Democrat who tries to make the Con-
v%entiou of Kansas superior to the peo-
pie, and who advises that the Constitu-
ton shall not go to them for endorse
ment or rejection, FINISHES HIS CAREER
FOREVER"
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03

By-A correspondent of the Pcnnsyl-
vapia Inquirer, urges the reorganization
of the Wing party as ''the only means
of uniting the opposition to the so-called
Democracy" The National Intcliyen-
ccris agitating the same question and the
other day it had a two column editorial
article in favor Of a United States Bank.
These are signs indicating that the Re-
publican party has fought its last battle
that when next the Democracy are
called to the field, it will be to oppose
some other organization.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03

G9~It is said hat Senator Gwin is
preparing; and will at an early day in
troduce, bills organizing two new terri
tories West of the Rocky Mountains
Arizona and Sierra Madre. His object
in part, is to protect the over land mail
route to the Pacific. He also wishes to
change the Eastern boundary of Cali
fornia to the crest of the mountains.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03

MURRAY AND LANMAN's FLORIDA
WATER.-Throughout Spanish Amcri-
ca, from Northern Mexico to the Straits
of Magellan, this is considered the
most exquisite of all aromatic waters.
The Spanish Indies not only use it as a
perfume, but habitually, in a diluted
form, as a morning wash for the mouth.
By the way, We would hint to gentle
men, that when used in this way and
s~prinklcd on the clothing, it will render
them presentable after having inhaled
the fumes of the strongest Havana
Those of the "bearded sex" who have
tender skins will also find It a real lux
ury after shaving.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03
L. g. GOULD, Editor.
EATON. O., DEC. 8, 1857.
FOR SALE
THE MPRERLE co. lEMQCRAT.UI

As it is our intention to change our
present location, We offer the Demo
GRAFT" establishment for sale. The ma
terial on which the paper is printed is
all in good condition, having been in
use only aboutten months. The circu-
lation of the democrat" 3 an average
of country papers and can be very east
ly increased-has a good advertising
custom, aud an excellent run of Job
Work. The Job Office is, large and
we'll selected. For cash, or good nego-
table paper we will sell love- IF not
sold by the Sth of January other ar
engagements will be made with it, -is.;L.
s.taa1 :zo5 L-E su sL:sG. GOULD.
Nov. &c, 1857, s-,i liam a. .ed5
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03
Last CIAanccI

Captain WILSON requests us to say
to all interested that the drawing for
those handsome pictures viii come off,
without fail, a week from next Saturday.
the 18th inst. There arc a few more
numbers yet to be disposed of, and those
who want a chance had better call in
soenl The price is only 81, and you
may draw a Picture worth S25! Go in
and try your luck.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03

@The railroad practice of charging
five cents extra,to passengers, who come
aboard .the cars without a ticket does
not stand the law when testedvin courts.
AT Utica, N. Y. an action was recently
brought by a passenger thus imposed
upon by a railroad company, and $52
damages recovered. r.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03

H0Hotray's Ointment and I%Us.-The
idea that cancer is incurable cannot be
entertained by persons who have wit
messed the effect of these remedies on
this terrible disease. The ointment
penctratcs the substance of the cancer;
and reaches its m~inutest qualifications
in the flesh, checking its progress, and
gradually restoring the parts affected to
a sound condition, while the pills, act
ing upon the blood as a powerful deter
gent, destroy the seeds of the malady in
the circulation. The testimony on this
head is abundant and conclusive.
. MINISTER TO FRANcE.-The Wash
ington correspondent of the Baltimore
San says:
The appearance in the Union of this
morning Of lctterconcerning the proba-
BILE appointment of Senator Slidcll as
Minister to France, confirms the impress
sion which has heretofore prevailed that
the arrangement referred to has been
made. No man in the country is better
fitted for the station than Mr.. Slidell !;
and it is a post, also, which will soon
require the services of an able diplomat.
AS the Louisiana Legislature is decided
ly Democratic, there is no hazard to the
Administration in the transfer of Mr.. Sill
dell from his seat in that body.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03

H@- The Philadelphia Sun, the or
gan ofBlack Republicanism in the Qua
ker city, has ceased to-exist. It has for
a long period, ever since Col. Wallace
left the concern, shed but a very sorry
light, and It's total eclipse was. not un-
expected4- Requiescat fn pace. .
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03
From the Chicago Democrat Press (TIomc organ
of Senator Do;SlIsS-)

We think it amounts to very little
what has been the action of the Conven-
ton. One thing is certain, the Consti-
tuition has not been submitted to the
people, and hat Constitution is not
worth the pape: it disfgurcs. 1t has
no vitality now; yet it has as much as
it will cvcr have. Any State officers
elected forthwith. will have as much au-
thority as the Topeka State officers
Governor Walker is Governor of the
Territory, and we trust as he put down
the T~opekaitcs, so he will put down all
others who may attempt to usurp the
province of Governing Kansas. without
authority of law. We suppose, howev-
er, that in a fey days We VIII have a
true statement of what has been done
in Kansas, and then VIC will have some
thing to say. It may as well, however,
be stated now as at any other time, that
the people of Kansas lave been given a
pledge that they, should be free to reg
ulatc their own affairs for themselves,
and that pledge must be made good.
III, Hi.hmDu1 En,rror :. VOW, p,c
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03
WOOD! WOOD!I'

We would ike to have a few loads of
good wood. Those who have promised
nsathe. article in pay for subscription
viii please bring it along Immediately.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03

na-Aa- ex-member- Of Massachu-
Legislature has been sentcnccd-to
the State Prison for thrce-years for for
pcrV
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03
Tl.e Way TO reach The,n.

ea The Way TO hcan f.
The Washington correspondent of the
Philadelphia Inquirer, writing on the
18Th inst, says: '.'
THE Maryland election difficulty is
assuming a definite shape, the late COM
petitor OF Hon. Ii. Winter Davis having:
given notice that his clainls to Il scat in
the next Congress will be contested on
the ground that numerous fraudulent
votes were cast for that gentleman, aud
also that the friends of rhe contestant
were torcibly prevented from voting for
him. 1t Will be the most interesting
contested election case that has occupied
the attention of the House for years, and
there can be little doubt of the result.
[ do not suppose that, under the circum-
stances, the seat will be allowed to Mr.
Davis opponent, but will be declared va
cant, and the people of Baltimore will
thus be deprived of their Representative
in Congress until they can hold Il new
election conducted on right principles.
This appears to be the only way i'll which
Il death blow can be administered to the
system of fraud that has been notorious
ly practiscd for many years i'll that city,
and [ prophcsy the best results from the.
action of Congress in this behalf
Probably the same course will be pur-.
sued in reference to Mr.. Harris, the
other member from Baltimore. Neither
Congress nor the country need deplore
his loss sorcly."
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03
Gov. walker and Judge Cato.

Gov. Walker and Judge Cato.
1t will be remembered that this Judi
cial functionary, IN the petition of the
candidates for the Kansas Legislature,
in the district'composed OF Douglas and
Johnson counties, who were refused
certificates of election, granted an or
der on Gov. Walker and Secretary Stan
ton to show cause why a mandamus
should not issue in consequence of their
refusal to grant certificates to their pc
titioners. A reply was made to this or
der by Walker and Stanton, showing
various technical reasons why a manda-
mus should not issue. and c~ontending
that the Court had no jurisdiction in
the matter, and nj power to order such
a writ. The close of this reply exposes
so forcibly and yet SO mildly the alb
surdity. of the conduct, into which the
Judge had been betrayed, and the dam
gerous consequences likely to result
from his unwarrantable interference in
a matter beyond his judicial cogniz-
ance, that We cannot refrain from giving
it:.l -- rr-e S-- -.-Lt 80
The undersigned beg leave further to
state, that if the said Judge should
command them to issue certificates Of
election as aforesaid, and should deem
it his duty to subject them to imprison-
ment for disobeying his order, as they
would be compelled to do SO by their
conviction of its usurpation and utter
nullity, and because the certificates be-
fore the date of said rule or order had
already been issued to other persons;
such is their desire to maintain the peace
of this Territory that they will submit
individually to, such Imprisonment; and
if any tumult should be apprehended
by said Judge, in consequence of the
monstrous frauds which have been per-
petrated upon the elective franchise in
the recent election, the Governor will
direct the regular troops of the United
States, now here and subject to his or
der, to act as posse cOmitutas in aid of
the sheriff or marshal who may be di-
rected by said Judge to execute said
mandate of imprisonment.
This is certainly very neat and pithy.
1t is not likely that Judge Cato will
soon forget it. This reply gives a fit
ting answer to the cowardly intimation
thrown out by some of the low opposi-
ton press, to the effect that this order
of Judge Cato was a proeoncerted mat
ter between him and Gov. Walker, and
that the latter would at once yield to
the demand of the Judge. 1t is not to
be wondered at, that the infamous mis-
conduct of the different political par
ties of Kansas is persisted in when there
can be found in the responsible posi-
ton of directors of the public press of
the country, men, whose political hon
esty is at so low a mark that they can
invent such charges as the above. Such
men a readily approve and applaud
the infamics practiced by the particular
party, whose interests they espouse, and
thus inspire renewed and moro objec-
tionablc instances of political ~villainy.
We cannot hope for a speedy cessation
of such practices in Kansas, SO long as
they find echos and applause through
out the country.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03

SELL Your PRoDUcE.-One of our
exchanges gives the very sensible adj
vice to the farmers to send their grain
to the market as early as possible, and
to pay off their debts to shop-kecpers,
as there is no probability of higher pri-
ces being realized by delay. 1t says
that the majority of country traders
who fail are ruined by creditors to far
mcrs, who withhold their crops, month
after month. with the hope of paying. a
dollar with fifty cents worth of pro
duce. The farmers of New Jersey lost
three millions of dollars in 1855 by
keeping their corn until the country
was blockaded up with snow. Such de-
lay will prove exceedingly hazardous
this year. Our farmers should take the
hint.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03

MoFFAT's LIFE PILLS n PHoENIX
BITTERs for the gripping collie, inAam-
nation of the spleen, want of appetite
and dyspepsia, these popular medi-
cines may be used with entire conf
dence in the result. In all liver and
bowel complaints the Moffat medicines
have never failed Of a cure. Sold by
the proprietor, w. B. Moffat, 1856 Broad
way, n. Y, and his Agents.
~~-~-- - NeN-
D%Read- the artiele-en our first page
by Thos. II. Benton, on the financial
question. 1t will pay a pcrusal.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03
from washIngtOa-The Presi-
20 dents Message. r, p
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Dec. 1.

1t is now probable that not only the
Presidents Message, but the reports. of
the heads of Departments will be sup
piled to the press in the principal At
lantic cities and newspapers elsewhere
When the reading of the message shall
have been commenced in CONGRESS, the
same to be previously sen to tho Post
masters, who will be t~elegraphed at the
proper time. With that view, the pro-
priety of such an arrangement is appa-
rent, from the fat that it will secure u
correct publication in the newspapers
distant from the capital at the earliest
practicable moment. Although the ut
most care has been taken to prevent re-
dundant language, the message is una
voidably long, owing to the prominent
subiects-Kansas, Utah, Central Amer
lea and the Currency. '
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03


eBg-Our neighbor of the Register de-
votes almost a full column and a half
in the, last issue Of that sheet 10 our
benefit, in which he founders like a fish
in tic iffeshes in his attempt to prove
his old lie, that the democratic party is
the advocate of slavery. He says he
believes slavery is WHOLLY and entire
" of the DEVIL" that ''it is worse than
murder, robbery, and thieving, and is
entirely inexcusable under all circum-
Stances" yet in the very same column
that all this appears, in speaking of the
fail of Delhi, he glories in the fate of
the Hindoostan, and says that they are
s.far better off under British, than un-
der native rule" Now amt that con-
sistency for you, on the slavery ques-
ton? lie is horribly shocked at Afri-
cansslaxery, but thinks a slavery which
history proves ten times more barberous
andinhumap, very right and just! Ho,
no, hol As for our neighbours propo-
eIltOH Ihdb W. PAONO Jul OIPNE
slavery by publishing Washington and.
Jcfrerson's opinions on that subject, he
will procure us 500 paying subscribers
and then join our party-we have only
to say that we don't want either him or
the subscribers! We have just enough
of patrons to our paper, and we think
lie is doing more for the good of the
democratic party where he is than if he
was over advocating its measures! We
alwass hase. believed that some opposi-
ton can dc advantageous TO a good
eaus6, and have p~lacedsour neighbor in
hntgeategeryrleng ago!
~sa~Ss~~--~~-<c
.GoyERNoR WALKER.-The Union
extraordinarily contradicts -tlfe report
that Governor Walkera has purchased
lands in Kansas or elsewhere, and adds
that no part Of the reservatien attort
LeavenYorth has been sold, e
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03

b-. The municipal government of
Washington City, has made it an offence
punishable by a fine of not less than
s25 nor more than $50 to carry t'dcad-
ly or dangerous weapons, such as dag
ger, pistol bewie-knife, dirk-knife or
dirk, colt, slung-shot, or brass or other
metal knucklcs," within the limits of
that city.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03

The Richmond Enquirer is very pos
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03

RN%The retired humbug, whose sands
of life arc nearly run ont, that discover
ed, while in the West Indies, a remedy
to cheat silly people out of their money,
has fortunately had, by the generosity
of a ~Jerseyman, two barrels of sand sent
to him, which will, We presume, keep
his glass turning for some time to come.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-12-03

HaT Among other provisions of the
much talked of Kansas Constitution, the
Baltimore Sun learns one is, hatthe GoY-
ernor of the proposed State shall have
been a citizonsof the u. S. 21 years, and
of the State Eve years q That's Know
Nothing feature, literally as. well as o,
liticaliy.t ~,-o ,e-sys sl.~r
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-07-21

A FIGHT IN CoUKr.-Ihe proceedings
of the Court Of .,ommoa Pl ~ ut Gov.
ington. in Fountain county MAS enliven-
cd on Thursday last. by . passage al
aims between an Honorable member OF
Congress, and one who aspired to lie,
Dan. w. Voorhees, and Isaac A. Rice
The Lafayette Courier says that these
two Honorables were employed * coun-
eel in case on trial, and in summing up,
Mr.. Rice made use of assertions wh'cl,
the va'iant Daniel pronounced false. nc
company ing his reflection upon the verac-
ity Of the opposing counsel with that
tsunling porcupine intensity Of emphasis
for which he is noted. This was toe
much for the amiaLility of Mr.. Rice, and
he retorted with some oppr"brious epi
tibet, whereupon Mr. Voorhees, struck a
him, and tie telligerent, closed in I
hand to hand fight. There vas q Ei
prospect of an interesting time, with th,
chances in favor Of Voorhees, getting
good drubbins. when the sheriff inter
fered AMI separated them.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-07-21

a MILITARY CohPANY.--A correspondent
Of the Enquirer suggests the organization Of
a military company. ard requests the Journal
20 copy his communication. We would d.
40 with pleasure. were We not convinced that
The "wind work." sufficient to set on foat
iozen companies has already been expended.
The Journal and Enquirer have urged the
Importance Of such Q step times without
rumb.r. Two companies have been formed
and after meeting two or three times 70 de-
eide upon o name AMI uniform and elect
o.icers, the patriotism Of NIL concerned has
oozed ont. ard the project has been abandon
ei. The fault has been. that those interested
have begun at the wrong end first. Height,
or a hundred mcu can be procured. who are
willing to give few hours week TO the
ause. and learn to drill in battalion beftr
word is said abou. uniform. or permanen,
| officers. or name. a company conlj be rtise
which would be c,editable to ull concerned,
and an honor to the city and State. There
are half dozen gen lenen in the city eapa-
BILE of drilling squads. AM in six weeks a
om?any cah he permanently organized
Our columns afs open to II discussion Of tn,
sub ext. We believe that if n Getting O.
those interested in the formation Of com
pany was called. u sufficient number coul,
be obtained to organize Immediately. As'd'
from the interes. taken in the company b!
the members. il is absolutely necessary tina
u military organization should be maintained
in this part OF the State. We do not know
of military company in this Congressiona
District. Let Us begin the good work il
Evansville.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-07-21

A MISSING CANDIDATE.-A Mr.. Brown.
was nominated by the Democratic Stale
Convention Of Georgia. last month. AZ
their candidate Tor Governor. After the
nomination the people were treated with
a graphic biography Of the rapid rise OF
the young aspirant's political lie. and Of
the eminent ability and exalted virtues
Of the ne e candidate, of whom Tut Few
had ever heard. Htt the biographical
sketch seems To have lrch n fancy pic
rnre, to which no original can lie found
The anxious enquiry now is, where is
Mr.. Brown. the candidate? NObo,l,
knows. and rome believe that the lem
Ocrat:c Convention nominated myth.
being unable to agree upon any Une Of
the hve hundred sroils.seekcrs VIII"
claimed the empty hon n Of q cshdi
dacy for Governor in that State.