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

The following merited notice Of Pre-
sidcnt Pierce appeared in a lateL number
of the Philadelphia Ledger, a journal
confessedly at the head of what is term
ed the Independent press:
"President Pierce will retire from
public office in a day or two, and some
of the newspapers which have very
roundly abused his administration now
discover that there was considerable mer-
it in it. Like Mr.. Folks administra-
ton, it has, in spite of assault, left its
mark distinctly impressed upon the his
tory of the country. There is no ques-
.tion of foreign or domestic policy which
has arisen during the last four years
which it has not frankly and boldly met,
and nearly all of them have been settled
upon principles advantageous to the IA
ton and promotive of its peace and
prosperity. We need mention but the
northeastern fishery question, the en-
listment question; one of which adds to
our commercial advantages, the other to
our national honor. Then came the
Central American question, which, tho
it has not been settled definitely, has yet
released us from the ENHANCEMENT of a
very bungling treaty. The Kozta af-
fair, the Spanish difficulties, and in fact
every question which brought US in col
lision with the powers of Europe by the
fearless enunciation of principles favo-
rable to democratic progress, or in vim
dication of our sovereign rights, has been
honorably and peacefully settled, anil
an American policy established which
hereafter must be regarded and respect
ed by the nations of the world IN their
international conduct. All these things
speak highly of the firmness Of the Ex-
e%cutive, the wisdom of his COUNSEL prs,
and his own appreciation of their sug-
cestions. In our domestic policy the
same foresight, discrimination, and ad-
herence to sound principles have added
to the strength of the nation and in
creased its prosperity. A wise forbear-
ance during a heated political struggle
saved the country from the evils of a
civil war; and, whatever may be the diff
f~erences of opinion respecting the con-
s%titutional control of government of sla-
very, circumstances will hereafter show
that the principles adopted for the Ter
ritorics is the one which best favOrs free
dom without producing the shock which
would have been caused. by the attempt
ed exclusion of slavery. The admins
~trat;on of President Pierce we regard AZ
one of the most successful in its results,
amid its most trying difficulties, that we
have had"
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12

pa- The Springfield Nonparirl, onc of
the Free Speech, Free Kansas, Fremont,
Shricke:s for Freedom, last fall, some
time tells the truth. Now the election
is over here, what do they say of our
distinguished Representatives i'll Con-
gress.
The Washington american Organ
has taken a great deal of pains to bolster
up the character of the late Lewis d.
Campbell, as a bona fde Know Nothing.
And Mr.. Campbell, wishing to play two
parts ola tune on one string, has endeav-
ored to secure the support of both Re-
publicans and Know Nothings: and up
on partisan grounds. But MIR. Camp
bells efforts will fail like those of any
other demagogue-and the genuine
American party-at home, at least
!:ill cast him off. The American Citizen,
published at Hillborough, a copy of
which lays before us. contains a graphic
description of Lewis's antics and closes
up by calling him a dcmagogue and a
traitor. As to the Republican party, it
is we'll known that they have given him
but half-hearted support, and since his
more recent maneuvers, would prefer a
decent Democrat, to Mr.. c., as a reprcs-
cntative in Congress.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12
A Significant Fact.

Let every honest man note the fact
that the Black Republican leaders in
Congress used all their power to screen
those s.black rascals" whom the cor
ruption committee proved guilty of the
grosscst corruption. The black leaders
first opposed the presentation of the re
port, and sought to suppress it, and fail
ing in this they hen denounced it and
attempted to sustain the corruptionists
Why was this? What does it signify
"A fellow feeling makes US wondrous
kind?' The Black Republican party
is a corruption party; it is built upon
corruption, is held together by corrup-
ton, its power is in Its corruption, and
therefore its leaders in Congress esteem
corruption no sin, and seek to screen
from exposure and punishment those
who are proved guilty of it. Such has
always been their course. The Galphin
and Gardner frauds and swindles were
pcrpetratcd and defended by them and
their friends; and the grossost frauds
and corruption in c!cct;o1c have bee
:oumitted by their direct altice and
conniyanco. Let honest men mark this,
and unite in their effort to overthrow
this corrupt and %corruptiig organization.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12
Address ofthe Vice President.

On taking his seat as President of the
Senate the Hon. &c. Breckenridge made
the following address:
SENATORS: In assuming the duties OF
this station. I am quite conscious that [
bring to their discharge few other quail
ifcations than a deep sense ofthe impor-
lance of this body in the scheme of the
Government, and afeeling of respect for
it's members. Happily my duties are
comparatively few and simple. and L am
sure they will be made easy by "A perry
aiding sense of propriety, which will of
itself be sufficient on all occasions to
preserve the dignity and decorum Of the
Senate.
In administering the rules which you
hive adopted for the convenience of
YOUR proceedings, I shall often need
YOUR Kind indulgence, and l anticipate
with confidence your forbearance toward
the errors that spring from inexPeriencc.
Cherishing the hope that our official and
personal intercourse will be marked by
mutual confidence and regard, | LOOK
forward with pleasure to our association
in the performance of public duties.
1t shall be my constant aim, gentlemen
of the. Senate, to exhibit at all times and
to every me .nber of this body the cOur-
tcsy and impartiality which are due to
the representatives of equal States.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12
Hon. David II. Disney,

In speaking of the claims of the above
gentleman upon the Administration, the
Lebanon CGjz@ns makes the following
weil-timeJ remarks, which We chcerfully
endorse. 1t says:-:We have heard the
name Of this talented Ohioian mention
ed in connection with 4 Foreign Mission
under the Administration of Mr. BucE-
anan, and desire here to second the
movement and put that ''ball in mo-
ton The record of David I. Disney
upon all constitutional and national
questions, stands correct before the
country. lie was one of the four mem
bcrs of Congress from Ohio, who stood
erect when the Kansas Nebraska bill
passed, and as in defence of the great
principles of that bill, ne fell beneath
the whirlwind of fanaticism and preju-
dice which like a simeon swept over the
country; SO now, when the sober second
thought prevails. and its principles are
acknowledged and endorsed as correct
by the American people, David T. Dis
ney should be remembered. In his
Congressional career: he stood upon all
constitutional issues, side by side with.
and was the firm friend Of that veteran
Democrat, Hoa. Lewis Cass, now Secrc-
tary of State. In Ohio, he is regarded
as gold tried ceTen times in the refner's
fre-a finished gentleman-a ripe scho-
lara sound statesman-a fast friend
to day, David I. Disney occupies il
proud position in the political history OF
this country, and is appreciated by the
Democracy of Ohio, who would deligh-
to see him Eonorad."
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12

FARRELL.-A statement has been
published that Farrell, the most inpor-
tant witness in the Burdell murder case.
had been for four or five years Il resi-
dent of Albany, where he was rcmarka-
BILE for his dissolute habits, and that he
was arrested last fall in that city for at
tempting to vote in a ward of which he
was not a resident. Farrell denies the
entire story. He says he has never been
in Albany in his lite; and that, instead
of living there Turing the time stated, he
has been for the past thirty years, or
nearly all his life, a resident Of New
York city.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12
T'iIC Cabinet.

1t is 4 noticeable fact hat five of the
seven members Of Mr.. Buchanan's cab
met have been honored with the posi-
ton of Governor, viz:
General Cass, Ex-Governor of the
North Western Territory; Mr.. Floyd,
Ex-Governor of Virginia; Mr.. Rrown,
Ex-Governor of Tennessee; Mr.. Toucey,
Ex-Governor of Connecticut; and Mr..
Cobb, Ex-Governor of Georgia.
This shows the high estimation in
which the Cabinet is regarded at home
in their respective States.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12

nen-A New Treaty with Mexico, it is
rumored, is about to be concluded by Mr..
Forsyth, our Minister to that country,
whereby for s15, 0OO, 900 We are to come
into possession of a considerable part of
Lower California and the whole of the
extensive Department of Sonora. Of
the SIS, 0OO, 900, onc-ffth is to be en-
ployed in satisfying the claims of Amer
lean citizens for spoilations.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12

bg~New Orleans exported domestic
produce to the amount of $4,000, 900;
in 1855; and New York, s96, 000, 900;
and then Massachusetts, stands third.
and exports S24,OOO,O 900 worth; and New
Orleans fourth as an importing city.
1t should be borne in mind that of the
exports from New York there is a large
quantity of cotton and sugar shipped
from New Orleans and other Southern
cities to New York. The tonnage clear
ed from New Orleans for 1855 was 694,-
4O2, only exceeded by that ofNcw York
and Boston, Philadelphia being fourth
and only t2,3SG tons.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12
The Cabinet.

The following are the gentlemen
agreed upon as the Cabinet of Mr.. Bu-
chanan:
Secretary of State-Lewis Cass, of
Michigan.
Secretary of Treasury-Howell Cobb,
of Georgia.
Secretary of War-Govcrnor Floyd,
of Virginia.
Secretary of Navy-Isaac Toucey, Of
Virginia.
Secretary of Intcrior-Jacob Thomp-
son, of Mississippi.
Postmaster General-A. V. Brown,
of Tennessee.
Attorney General-Judge Black, of
Pennsylvania.
Never before in our history has there
been a list of selections more distin-
guished and unexceptionable. Each
nam is a guarantee of high ability, ir-
reproachable character, and devoted re-
publicanism. Surrounded b. statesmen
Of such distinguished reputation for
ability and patriotism, and Mr.. Buch-
anan himself a sag in council, we have
every reason to believe his administra-
ton will mark an important era in the
Nations history-that under his gui-
dance the Union will be strengthened,
sectionalism disappear, and the country
go forward with giant strides, in its des-
tined career of greatness and prosperity.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12
PENNSYLVANIA Nominations.

The Democracy Of Pennsylvania, in
State Convention. on Tuesday of last
week, nominated General Packer as
their candidate for Governor; Hon. Ell
lis Lewis for Supreme Judge; and Hon.
n. Strickland, for Canal Commissioner,
to be voted for in October. 1t is a good
ticket, and will be elected.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12

At u wedding party asscmbledin Leb-
anon, on Monday evening last, a sad
and fatal occurrence took place. The
company had gathered when one of the
guests took off. his ovcrcoat, from the
pocket of which dropped a small peck
ct-pistol. A young lady present picked
up the weapon. when Il man by the
name of Frederick Sophr asked her to
hand it to him, in doing which, bysomc
means, it was discharged, and the ball
entered the left corner Of the right eye
Of the unfortunate Spohr, penetrating
the brain and causing death in a few
seconds. CONSERVATION and alarm seiz-
ed the party, and the bridal scene was
turned into IL ofdcath. The marriage
was deferred, and with stricken hearts
the guests left the scene, awfully i'm
pressed with the truth that sin the midst
of life we are III death" The deceased
was one of the most Industrious, enter
prising citizens, and has left a wife and
three children 70 mourn their bcreave-
ment by this terrible event. "May
He who tempers the the blast to the
shorn lamb" throw his arms of love
and protection around the heart-broken
widow and her orphan children, and be
"a husband to the widow and a father to
the fatherless." This is another dread
full warning against the careless handling
of firearms. 1t does seem strange, with
example after example of such terrible
character, that people will not be eau
tious with those fearful engines of de-
struction to human life.-Le6anon Cit
Eag~ Mrs. Pierce's health is so feeble
that she had to be carried to Mr.. Marcv's
from the White House,
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12

Bg-By reference to our advertising
columns it will be seen that Mr.. ID.
LEsH, has purchased the stock of Goods
owned by Messrs. Campbell and Jeffer-
son, and having ~replcnished it for the
Spring trrde, offers rare inducements to
CASH customers Those who want any
thing in the Dry Goods line, would do
we'll to give him a call.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12

Rg~The New York inns says Miss
Augusta Cunningham is saiito be Gu c
i'll, and her si~ters-tile youngest, Ell
eanor, having returned from Saratoga
are worn out with anxiety and trouble.
The young ladies have not left their
home during the week, and the state
ment that on Tuesday last they were
p~romenading Broadway with Mr.. Snod-
grass is unfoundcd. Some wretched
yagabonds have been prosecuting them
by sending to their address obscene val
cntincs.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12
n The middle name of Aaron

p The middle name of Aaron '.
Brown, who is prominent in the project
cd lists Of Mr.. Buchanan's Cabinet Is
said to be Tena6le not Val. 1t was to
him, when a member of Congress, some
ten or twelve years ago, that Gen. Jack
son addressed his celebrated letter in ia
vor of the annexation of Texas.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12
45rebIr County Nrnlotrat.
L. g. GOULD, Editor.
EATON, O., MARCH IL, 1857.
The inaugural Address.

We place before our readers in this
weeks paper the Inaugural Address of
President BUCHANAN, and invite for it
a careful perusal from all into whose
hands it may chance to fall. It is a
State paper worthy of its distinguished
author and of our country, and will
strike a chord in the popular heart that
will vibrate from one extreme of the
Union to the other, and men Of all par
ties will applaud it; even those who diff
fer from many of its suggestions will be
impressed by its boldness and its en-
phasis. Its style is plain and easy, and
cannot help but give general satisfac-
ton. Again We say to all, read it.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12

Bg-One hundred and fifty columns
of the New York Tribune have been de-
voted to the publication of the evidence
taken before the C~oroner's Jury in the
Burdcll murder case.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12

B9~Gencral Cass, it is said, has engag-
ed a large frccstone block, consisting OF
Secretary Marcy's and the house adjoin-
ing for his mansion during the term
of his Secretary ship.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12

EG~Thc Trca~urcr of the United
States represents the joint Indebtedness
of the several States as reaching $780,
100000, and that of the General Gov
ernmont as 100000 OO, making a total
Of 1920, 1000, 600. The figures appear
large, but when compared with the in
dcbtedncss of Great Britain, they are
quite insignificant. Indeed, our total
debt, State and National, is not equal
to one years interest of the national
debt of the United Kingdom, computing
it at our rate of interest, six per cent.
This exhibits a great difference in the
pccuniary liabilities OF the two countries.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12

Beg~The President has issued a pro-
clamation ordering the sale of the In
dian Trust Lands in Kansas in May
and June next. About $50 1000 acres
in all are to be sold to the highest bid
der, but not at less than the appraised
value.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12

Ho2loray's Ointment aud PWs.-Lac-
crations of the flesh, bruises and frac-
lures, occasion comparatively little pain
or Inconvenience when regularly lubri-
Gated or dressed with Holloway's Oint-
mcnt. In the nursery it is invaluable
as a cooling application for the rashes,
excavations, and scabious sores to which
children arc liable, and mothers will find
it the best preparation for alleviating the
torture ola " broken breast As areme-
dy for c~utaneous diseases generally, as
we'll as for ulcers, sores, bsils, tumors,
and all scrofulous eruptions, it is incom-
parably superior to every other external
remedy. The Pills have a reputation
for the euro ofdyspepsia. liver coplaIn's,
and disorders of the bowels, co-extcn-
sive with tie range Of civilization.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12
New Rocks.

"VIvIA; Tie Secret Of Power. This
is the title of a new work, by the popu-
lar authoress Mrs. E. D. N. SOUTH
WORTH, now in press, to be issued from
the publication house of Mr.. Z. B. Pc
TERsoN, 102 Chestnut St, Philadelphia,
on the 18th of the present month. The
writings of this lady are always eagerly
sought after by the lovers of fine litera-
ture, and it seems her aspiration is to
rise from excellence to excellence, and
to make each succeeding work superior
to all that have preceded it, and as she
generally succeeds, her last acorh is, in
almost every case, her best; in this one,
it is said by those who have read proof
sheets of it, she has excelled herself.
1t will be complete in one large duedec-
imo volume, bound in cloth, for 1925.
or in two vols. paper cover, for 81. Co
pies of either edition of the work will be
sent to any part of the United States,
free of postage, on renting the price
Of the edition one may wish, to the pub
Usher, in a letter.
pa-We noticed a work several weeks
ago, entitled "Love After Marriage -
which we have not received. Will Mr..
7. B. be so kind as to furnish us with a
copy?
"TnE BORDER ROVER" by EMERSON
BENNETT.-This work was issued from
the publication house of T. B. PETER
SON, Esq, 102 Chestnut St, PhiIadel-
phia, on the 9TH inst, and is said to be
one of Emerson Benefits best produc-
tions. All who have read the "Prairie
Flower and "Clara Morcland," By the
same distinguished author, Will certain
ly desire to have a copy of this work.
1t is complete in two large volumes,
neatly bound in paper, and will be sent
to any part of the United States, free of
postage, or remitting 81, to the publish
cr. in a letter.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12

ps-From San Domingo we learn hat
ex-Presidcnt Santa Anna left the coun-
try on the 14th of January. under sen
tcncc of Punishment.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12

Bss~ Mrs. Pierce's health is so feeble
that she had to be carried t" Mr.. Mar"y'S
from the White House,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-04-30
Remarkable LONGEVITY

One of the most remarkable instances OF
longevity, Of which we have recently .read'
is that of a lady residing in the vicinity of
Hanover, York county, Penn. A CORE
spondent of the HanoUer Spectator. presents
the following incidents in her lie:
She was born in the neighborhood of
Hanover, in l747, and has lived to the al
most unprecedented age of one hundred and
ten years, in this vicinity, never, in her life,
having been beyond the limits OF the coun-
ty. She was married to Andrew Rudesill,
in l774, two years before the Declaration OF
Independence was declared. After living
t grtber torty-seven years, her HUSBAND died
leaving her u widow with nine children, six
OF whom are living at the present time, the
eldest being severty-iive years old. The
number oil grandchildren is not as large as
one might suppose; this is owing to the
fact that the old lady did not mary TIL late
in life, and in this respect it secH.s her
children have initiated her. She has, how
ever, torly-one grandchildren and great
prandohildren. There are some very re-
markable circumstances connected with the
history Of this aged woman She has never
taken spoonful of medicine IN her lite
has never had the attendance of a hysi lai
and sill is in possession OF all her iacn.
ties; her hearing is somewhat impaired u
this time from the effects OF cold. She ha
read und studied her Bible SO constantly
that she has become perfectly familiar will
It's cunten 5, which is to her source u
pleasure the world can never give nor tax
away. There is good moral grandeur
thus calmly ..c.osing up-a life, extended
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-04-30
Asafoetida.

This plani is found in the greatest abun-
nance in the Persian provinces OF koorhas-
san and L.aar, and thence extends on the
one hand into the plains of Toorkistan, up
on the Oxus, where it seems to have been
met with by Sir Alexander Burnes, and on
the other. stretches across from Reloochis-
tan, Though Candahar and other provinces
of Afghanistan, to the eastern side OF the
valley of the Indus TN Astore. Dr. Fal-
coner did not meet with it in Cashmere. 1t
is collected in the wild state and sent to
Cabul and India, yielding good proht to
those who pick it, as it is used very gene'-
ally throughout the east.
Although these fetid gums are now brand
ed with all sorts of vile names Efor their Of
fensive odor, yet they were in high repute
among the ancienis, asafetida being reckon
ed one of the most agreeable seasonings for
food, and highly esteemed for its medicinal
uses, so that it was worth its weight in silver.
A stalk of the plant was sent to the EN-
peror Nero, and yearly 10 Apollo OF DelPhos
as more precious than the ether productions
of the earth, inasmuch that He IS worthy
Of a silphium,' passed into ProVerb--sllp-
hum being one of the names by which it
was formerly known. Even in the present
day, the Persians and other Asiatics flavor
their food with asafetda, and term 1t the
food of the gods. Tastes, we know differ
for by some garlic is highly esteemed,whiie
others detest its favor. AsafGtida ranks
h;,b !, tho AIa,aria Mehica of the Chinese
physicians. 1t ferns an important srticie
Oh ,rrde in :he east. Tne vessels tnat carry
it to the Chinese prrts from Bombay are so
imbued with the odor that they spoil most
other goods.
The Norwegians use It with 'ieir native
brandy as cure for numerous ills; and
many persons in our own country carry II
about their persons to smell of it frequently
as preventive of ePileptic fits.