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Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19

Since Kansas stopped ''bleeding,'
Republicanism has gone into a "quick
consumption" 1t is son its last legs
Last fall, Fremont;s majority over Blu
chanan in New York, was over 10000:
now the democrats are ahead by 10000
to 13, 900.
In Wisconsin Fremont's majority was
$4,000. Now that majority is whitfield
down to two or three thousand the 9th,
er way. Only a falling off of about one
hundred thousand in two States, in a
single year!!!
In view of this fact, we'll may the
Buffalo Express, whose editor was the
Republican candidate for Secretlry Of
State, in New York, exclaim =
This result shows that there is no Re.
publican party, and that what appeared
to be such one year ago, was a sort Of
mirage which was thrown upon the pub
lie view by a peculiar condition of the
atmosphere and which disappeared when
the change of wind came. f
Thus we have official authority fol
taking off our hat and bidding "goot
bye" to Republicanism. It's on its way
to the bone yard.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19
The Land specuIatOrs.

An article in the Chicago Tribune in
forms us that shoals of people from New
England and the Middle States are ira
yelling westward to look after the farm
hands and building ipts, il which they
invested so much money last Summer
and Spring. at. a time Of great imitation.
or upon the security of which they lent
money to western men,. The Tribune
adds that these investments are hope
less, and will be so for years to come.
But this probably depends upon wheth-
er the holders of such lands and lots
continue to expect. good prices The
article we quite from says that the
amount efland-aoW-forzsale is immense,
in fact, out of all proportion to the de-
mand at present, or any prospective de-
mand for the next ten years. AS for
the building lots nine tenths of them
might as well be sacrificed at once by
their owners, for any price they will
bring. From the tone. of the western
papers it is quite clear that none of the
land now held by Spectators will be
saleable for a long time to come, unless
thrown into the market for whatever it
will bring. Then emigrants and sctt-
lers will be attracted to the regions which
the eager appetitcs of spectators had
swallowed up But if not, then the
next tide of emigration will pass over
them entirely, and they will be forgot
fn,1 q 20 90 : FH't -
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19

MOFFATs LIFE PILLS AM PHOENIX
Observation-Disclosures of living, pri-
walton and over Indulgence Of the appe-
tito bring on indigestion and dyspepsia.
In all such cases the Moffat medicines
may be resorted to with an entire conf
dcncc that a complete restoration to
health will follow. Sold by the pro-
p~rictor, w. B. Moffat, $50 Broadway,
\. V, and his Agents.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19

nsA- There are three New States spo-
ken of, whose constitutions are advanc-
ed to a forward state of efficiency, and
will, in all probability, be admitted into
the confcderacy during the next session
of Congress. Minnesota, already eligi-
bic; Oregon, nearly SO, and Kansas,
without doubt, will follow in regular
succession. The only difficulty which
exists in the two latter being the eva
sive proceedings of the Republican par
ty to bring them in as Slave States; but,
despite their efforts, the Democrats must
prevail, and consequently freedom will
reign. The number of States will then
amount to thirty-four.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19

ra-Non-paying subscribers are thus
talked of by a Southern editor. The
fellow has had experience something like
our W in newspaper publishing, or he
could not have been so happy in his il
Illustrations. Read them:
"Wagons cannot run without wheels
boats without steam-bull frons jump
without legs, or newspapers be carried
on eyerIasting;iy without money, nc
more than a dog can wag his tail when
he has none. Our subscribers are all
good, but what good does a mans good.
ness do when it don't do you any good
We have no doubt every one thinns that
all have paid except him, and az we arc
a cleyer fellow, and. this is a little mat
ter, it will make no difference"
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19
MINNESOTA ST ate Omcprs.

The following are the candidates
elected at the recent State election in
Minnesota:
Goyernor-H. II. Sibley.
1t. Governor-Wm. Holconbe.
Secretary of State-Francis Basson.
Treasurer-G. w. Armstrong.
Atty General-C. II. Berry.
Chief Justice-L. Emmet.
Assistant Justice-J. Atwater and
G. E. Flandcrean.
Clerk of the Supreme Court-W. W.
K~ingsbury. 81
Congress-G. L. Becker, W. W,
Phelps, j. NJ. Cavcnaush.
30, All Democrats.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19
The Bounty Land Business.

The condition of the bounty land
business under the acts of 1917, 1850,
1852 and 1855, is full of general inter-
est. Under the act of 1S47 there were
issued to the 30th ultimo S7,715 war
rants, covering 13,130,320 acres, of
which 70, 999 acres were located. I'm
der the act of 1850 1s9, 994 warrants
were issued, covering ID, 155 800 acres,
of which 164,326 acres were located
Under the act of 1852 1879 warrants
were issued, covering 693 $50 acres, OF
which 9619 acres were located. Under
the act of 1855 214,394 warrants were
issued, covering 2G,710,670 acres, of
which 117,695 acres we're located. This
gives a total issue up to the Goth ulti-
mo, under all the acts, of SOB ,0S2 war
rants, covering So, 6S9,S70 acres. r.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19

mEIt=was Democrats that perpetra-
ted the fraud at the Oxford precinct, in
Kansasesaysa republican paper. Hold
on, Sir. Editor, those fellows will quit
the Democratic party now, and join one
where their. qualities are in demand
They will find their value not apprecia-
ted in the Democratic party. They will
soon be shrieking for freedom, or scared
at the Pope. g.te... s...r.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19
what Will They Do Next!


What Will They Do Next?
1t will probably be conceded on all
hands, remarks the Dayton Empire,
that nearly all the great questions-po-
htlcal questions which have been agita-
ted by parties during the last two Or
three years-have been most thorough
ly settled blythe people. The election
OF a Democratic administration and a
Democratic Congress proved the Peo-
pies approval of the Kansas Nebraska
act-and the order and peace of Kansas
have had their fruits in the fair and
free expression of the sovereign people
deciding the fate of the Slavery ques-
ton by the people themselves of the
infant State. The=abolitionists have
received their quietus in almost all the
Northern States. They have been de-
feated again and again in New Jersey
and Pennsylvania-broken down in
Ohio, and wiped out in the Empire
State. They are most thoroughly van
quished and routed. With them are
buried not only the slavery agitation,
which has made evil strife between breth-
rem, all over the land, aud caused wounds
which years only can heal, but the dag.
ger which proscriptive intolerance rails
cd to stab the foreigner, and drive him
from the land which we had boosted as
the home of the free, irrespective of
birth place or religion. The Ohio cleo
ton settled equally important issues
1t decided that the Constitution meant
what it said-that it was made by white
men and for white men-and that the
political equality of the negro was as
repugnant to the citizen as was the idea
of social equality. 1t decided in favor
of an Independent Treasury for the
public funds-a divorce of the Peoples
money from the Banks-and a cessa-
ton of strife with the Federal power in
the execution of the laws of the ma
ton. In New York the approval of
the Administrators acts in kansas
of the Walker policy, and a eondemna-
ton of that Black Republican tyraany
which crushed municipal independence
and the sovereignty of citizen in To-
cal affairs, were the results. These are
but a few of the great questionsTsettled.
What will the Republicans harp upon
now? -'- @..- q i34''
There are fogies enough yet among
them to rake out of the ashes a plan
for a new United States Bank and an
other for a High Tariff. But these are
gosts-like Banquos-of things long
since dead and buried. It will doubt
less be left, as it always has been, through
the whole history of the country, for
the Democracy, progressive and bold,
with a viii to do and a power to exc.
cute, to strike out the new subjects for
the country's consideration. It may be
the acquisition of Cuba-or it may be
Free Trade-whateyer it is, the past
and present assure US that with our So
lid foundation on political national
principles, whatever the Democracy re-
solve to do, will be c%onsonant with the
noble mission of the Republic, and will
be, in the end, adopted and applauded
by the great body of the people.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19
Our. First Page.

-h - .&Aa@E.LaS @@H II -
We think we, have one of the most
Interesting first pages this week, that
We have had for g long time, although
doubtless, there are a good many of our
patrons. who viii differ with us in our
opinion. The two .frstarticles should
be readily everybody, dnd7especially By
those who are ''bchi1d hando with the
printer: s The, are truthful pictures Of
some of the troubles and trials with
which the poor printer Isl affiicted, and
if those persons who know themselves
Indebted TONS for two and three years
subscription, can read them and go to
bed with an easy conscience, we will
giveethemr up as Ahard cases. a-E
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19

peaA Gen. Walker the fllibuster has
departed for Nicaragua. He appeared
at the District at New Orleans on the
18th inst, and gave bail to appear for
examination on the 18th. On the 18th
himself, staff, and over 300 men en-
barked on board the Mobile mail boat.
The steamer Fashion, Capt. Coughton.
with a portion of the men and 4 large
quantity of arms, munitions and provi-
sions got off the same day, having first
submitted to a search by the US. Mar
shall. The Fashion cleared for Mobile,
but will intercept the mail boat outside,
when the whole party will embark OIL
board the .Fashion for Nicaragua.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19

Re An Editor out West, advises pri-
vate debtors to get themselves ineorpo.
rated into Banks, as soon as possible,
because when Il man fails, his property
is seized, and if he attempts to evade
payment, he is called a ~'swindler," bu
when Banks fail they arc unfortunate.
and the Legislature makes it all right
Pretty true. --~, -r.-- ,-E.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19

BagThe n. Y. Express states that
there are now loading with grain and
-four at that port the large number OF
thirty ships, all for Europe about halt
being for Liverpool, and the remainder
for Glasgow. They will average about
10000 bushels for each ship: Such a
wholesale expectation of these two sta
pie articles of agricultural produce Is
unprecedented. .L .s-1I.E - 90
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19

Eg-Persons who have visited Kansas
lately, report that there are no hard
times there. They have no banks, moth
ing but gold and silver for a circulation.
In Nebraska things are in a Very diff
erent shape. Her rag shinplaster es-
adjustments have failed, and prices are
consequently Frustrated.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19

1A-aA7@U --l AfOHA EAAN-
S;lS, r.. .f-.-. c.-t.
St. LOUIS, Monday, November 16, ,z
The Sante Fe mail arrived at indie
pcndence on the 9Th inst. -eG.satl sf,
= Business was dull and money scarce.
The mail party encountered a snow
storm this side of Fort Cuion. Grass
and water were abundant on the Plains.
The Cheyenne Indians were around
Booth & Allison's post, on Walnut Greek,
very much alarmed and anxious to make
peace. go -H rF-
Intelligence from Fort kearney con-
firms the report of the destruction Of
Government trains by the Mormons. 5''
Mr.. Lauder, chief, engineer of Ma
graw's Wagon-road Survey, arrived here
on Saturday, en- Totte for Washington
The expedition had gone into winter
quarters on Wind River, near the South
Pass. rs. .a.s- a
Mr.. Lauder corroboratcs the previous
reports relative to the destruction OF the
Government trains by the Morlnons.
I'm IONS qcuBce of new discoveries and,
! explorations by Lauder party, the mill
| tarv force has a banduned the old route,
AID WIS approaching Salt Lake Valley
By the pen plains OF the we stem dissent
Of the Bar and Malalc rivers. ~
Governor Cumming AMI Colonel Cook
had Lccn met two days march east OF
Fort Laramie.
Brigham Young disclaims any knowir
edge or participation in the destruction
of the supply trains.
Later Kansas adviccs state that the
constitution has be II adopted by the
Convention by a vote Of twenty-eiglt
for and about a dozen against. The
aholc number of delegates was sixty,
consequently the constitution was adopt
ed by a minority convention. The ma
jority and minority report of the. com
mittec on schedule has been merged in
to one Sc hcduIe, which provides for an
election December 21. to ratify ar reject
the constitution--the voting to be by
ballot and the votes cast to be Endorsed
Constitution with slavery" and Con
:: titut;on without slavery also, al cleo
ton to be held on the first Monday in
January next for the election OF State
and Congressional tickets.
The Lawrence correspondent of the
DcuccToS asserts that Walker brought
with him from Washington a manuscript
COPY of the Kansas constitution, almost
identical with the one adopted.
He also says that no Free-State men
will vote at the election December 21.
Messers. Bacon, Cooke Go, of Law
renee, have suspended.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19
Circulation of Democratic News
papers. Duty of POStmaSterS.

~ VI OStklMASLCtS
We take the following well-timed re-
marks from the Albany atlas and argus,
and commend them to the attention
Of postmasters in Ohio particular
lSwho. have been sadly remizs in ex-
tending the. c~irculation of their W
journals:
"Postmasters are not bound by law
to aid in the circulation of any news
paper, and it is their duty to furnish the
Accommodations of the mail service to all.
But they are indebted for their offices
to their political friends, to which they
belong Their duty to that party-sim-
pie good faith to their political associates
requires that they should not labor
in@behalf-of the principles of the enemy
and engage in their dissemination
Nay, more, common honesty requires
that they should, SO far as they reason
ably can, reeiprocate the kindness of the
party which has conferred Office upon
them by aiding in unfolding its princi-
pies and perfecting its organization and
contributing to its success. In no way
can this so conveniently and efficiently
be done by them, as by extending the
circulation of Democratic newspapers.
"Thcre is not a postmaster at the small
est country hamlet who cannot by a small
amount of labor and a little tact, increase
the circulation of Democratic newspapers
in his neighborhood. Where postmas-
ters refuse to recognize their obligation
to their political friends to do this, aud
| especially where they engage in cireula.
ting Black Republican newspapers, it is
perfectly fair, nay it is the duty of self
preservation, for the Democratic party
to dispense with their services and be-
stow their Offices upon those who have q
more correct appreciation ofpolitical du-
ties. -r>A- @ - .-.n H.
"More than this, these p~ost-ofice ap-
pointments, so long as it is agreed they
are political ones, should be in efficient
hands. . They should be bestowed upon
these who have the disposition and the
skill to aid and strengthen their party in
the locality, and where they are now in
hands which fail to accomplish this cnd
changes should uuhesitatin1lly he made
On no other principle of distributing
political patronage can a party be sus
tanned. In the case of Postmasters, a
pretty good index of their political
efficiency is afforded by the number
of Democratic newspapers circulated
through their respective Offices.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19
Light Ahead,
S191,0O0,000
100000
s15I,000,600

From this it eau be seen that if Eu
rope remains solvent, the balance due
us, after paying the debt which is now
due to Europe will exceed BD-ONE
HUNDRED AND FIFTY MILLIONS
OF DOLLARS This, according to
the opinion of the paper above referred
toAalways good authority on such mat
tcrs-is an under cstimate of our ex-
ports, as, in all human probability, they
will exceed that amount. If these fig
ures should be realized, and we believe
they will, in less than twelve months
the country will have not only recover
ed from the present panic, but will show
a state of prosperity such as We have
never experienced before in our history.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19
The Democracy OF Ohio.

The National Democracy of Ohio, by
their gallant fight in October, won the
plaudits of their brethren in the cause
throughout the whole country. There
is no State in the confederacy that pos
sesses truer, more steadfast or moro IN
hinching Democrats than the Buckeye
State" and the compliments paid them
are Just and we'll deserved: Ohio, next
year, will wheel into the ranks: and in
1860, there is no doubt that she will
cast her vote for the Democratic nomi-
nee for the Presidency. We annex the
following paragraph from the Peters
burg (Va.) Democrat: -s.,
"Three cheers, say we, for the lion
hearted, steel-ribbed democrats of Ohio.
They have indeed fought a glorious fight,
worthy of the best days of the republic.
Whether successful or not, the canyass
out of which they have just emerged, is
enough to immortaliZe them. Seldom
has ever a campaign in this country
been conducted on higher or holder
grounds, or been prosecuted with more
untiring energy, than the late contest
in Ohio. From the word ego" the De-
mocrats made a fight on principle, and
have the proud satisfaction of rejecting
that their success has not been purchas-
ed by the sacrifice or skulking of a sin
gle tenent of their time honored creed.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19

sag Charles Miller of the st. Cloud
Saloon" Nashville, Tennessee, commit
ed suicide, by taking arsenic, about a
week since. Cause.-The death Of a
a young lady whom he WAS shortly to-
marry. ... .... -.-..
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19

sossa- The Black Republicans are about
prepared to r~eccive~aaled proposals for
the most available new issue. The sue
cess of the fFrcc Soil party in Kansas
has left them without any principle.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19

n- The Iron Works Companys in
Fall River, Mass, started their rolling
mill and nail factory on Monday, and
the American linen Works will start
in a short time. r -a.'t -o' -5if
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19
County DeInuttui.
L. G. GOULD, Editor.
T O., NOV. 10. 1857.

eiR6S-The article onl our Fourth page,
THE Democracy of Ohio" should be
credited itoathe Ohio Statesman. s5a-sa..
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19

ma Will Congress receive the mem
bers from Baltimore? We do not see
how it can. There was no election, and
the appearance of the two members,
Messrs. Davis aud Brooks, before Con
gress, will, we imagine, rather inform
the mob of that city, that holding the
ballot box with one hand, and shooting
off a revolver with the other, to intimi-
date, kill, and keep off a large portion
of the citizens, is not the form of cleo
ton which is regarded as legal and con-
st%itutional. In view Of the facts, there
can scarcely be a doubt of the rejection
of Mcssrs. Davis and Brooks by Con-
gross. Such a constitutional act will
worthily the session of a De-
mocratic Congress. Thus, at least, may
some Of the results of rowdyism be
checked.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19

Reg Most men employ their first years
so as to make their last miserable.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19
Clerk Of the Ohio state Senate

We learn from some of our Exchan-
gcs that the name of ". C. GOULD, Esq,
the able Editor of the Lebanon Citizen,
is prominently brought forward as a
candidate for CLERK of the Ohio Senate.
Mr.. G., is, a good Democrat, and has
done noble service for the cause of De-
mocracy this fall in his District: Sue
cess to cur young friend,-0hio Stat
Democrat, E
EGe- Nc would have no objections If
the above il correct. r.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19

nHa- Past events are as clear as a mir
ror; future as obscure rs varpish.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19

sa- Brigham Young, Of Utah, has IS
sued a proclamation declaring martial
law.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19

esAa2 A+einodced ours old friend, Capt.
JoHx w. KEENXN,l now of the Burnett
House Exchange, on the mail train a
few morningsjagoa5 Itofooked quite ma
tuur;tf to See him there. 80
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19
Fhe Anti-Bauk Feeling.

The States of Florida, Arkansas, Mis-
sissippi, Texas and California prohibit
banks of issue by their constitutions
Oregon has just formed a constitution
Nth the same provision. The popula-
ton of these States is over two millions.
Other States will probably adopt the
same provision. The Governor of Mis-
,sissippi, in his lat message to the Leg
islatu re, makes the following recon-
me ndation:
GuXt the last session of theDLegisIa-
ture a law was passed to prohibit the
circulation of bank-notes under the de-
nomination. of FIVE dollars in thisfState.
Under the Revenue Aetia tax Of two
per cent. was laid on every hundred
dollars of bank-paper of any other State,
sent or brought into this State by any
corporation issuing the same, for the
purpose of being loaned or put in cir
cuiation by way of loan@ or brokerage,
in the purchase of bonds, notes or bills
of exchange, This tax, for the, most
part, can be easily evaded by the intro
duction of these foreign bank notes in
the State by non-residents, upon whom
lO dSSESSLucHO GILL NC AIddS, anu 10
collected only from those of our "
citizens introducing them, who do a le-
gitimate business, for which they pay a
license, in dealing lin gold or silver
coin, OF bullion, bank notes, or bills of
exchange therefore recommendIth that
a tax of one per cent. be laid IN every
dollar of bank-paper of any other State
circulated in this State,,atc be assessed
to the bona .fde owners, whoever may
be the holders of it, at the time of the
regular assessment by law, and collect
ed as other taxes. This will have the
effect to prevent the introduction into
the=state of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
doubtful character; will appreciate the
value of that whichiis introduced; will
yield a handsome revenue to the State,
and, SO far as it operates to the ,exclu-
sion of bank-notcs of other States, will
have a happy effect in increasing within
our own State the circulation of coin"
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-11-19

Later from SanIeH Fci and the
Plains Destruction Of Govern
IMent Wagons Hbyru1OrInOns
G ,mIrsn I'd -1afrr trOan EAan-