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Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18
Chicago Election.

The Democracy Of Chicago, although
defeated at the late municipal election,
Gas every body expected would be the
case, as it has been largely republican
for a number of years,) polled such an
extraordinary increased vote as to indi-
cate that the good cause is rapidly gain
ing friends in that city. -'i.ea
The Democratic candidate for Mayor
received seven thousand four hundred
and sixty-nine votes, which was two
thousand five hundred more than Mr..
Buchanan got in 1856. The Republi-
can majority, on a vastly increased vote
is three hundred less than it was at the
presidential election. J 30
This Chicago election is one of the
votes relied upon; by tie Black Repub-
licans and their allies to show the bad
effects of Mr.. Buchanan's Kansas policy
upon the party. Yet what are the facts?
Popular as WAS our worthy Chief Mag
istrate in 1856, still, so nobly has he
vindicated the principles of the party
with reference to the great doctrine OF
non-intervention, that, in 1858, the
republican majority has been decreased
three hundred votes.
This is the way the Democratic par
ty is to be, injured Ls-;f.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18
L. q. GOULD. Editor.
EATON, O., MARCH 1s, 1858.

RA-We invite the attention of our
readers to the article on the first page
from the "Herald of Freedom" the
leading free State paper in Kansas. 1t
seems from that we are now beginning
to learn something in regard to the des-
peradoes who have been and are still
infesting that territory. Even those
who have been guilty of n%On-vOting,
now acknowledge their error in a man
ner that should cool the ardor of those
who seem to be deeply exercised on ac-
count of the Oppression this people
have brought upon themselves. But
We hope all will read the article.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18
nA-We would like to know what the

rRLWe would like to know what the
editor of the Middletown Democrat
knows about the principle of the policy
he is advocating? 1t is not more than
three weeks ago since he endorsed the
course of the President through an ar
ticle on Senator PUGH, now he repudi-
ates it! Charles, first find out where
you are yourself, before you dictate to
others, is our advice, and all we have to
say in answer to your complaints against
us, because we think Payne is nothing
but an ofice-seeker.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18
Death OF COmimodore Perry

Com. NJ. G. Perry of the United
States Navy, died on the 4th inst, in
New York, in his sixty-ffth year. He
entered the service in 1909. as a mid
shipman,, He has latterly been distin-
guished for services in the Gulf of Mex
leo during the war, and as the comman-
der of the japan expedition. Though
not 30 eminent as another Perry, a near
relative, whose name is connected so
honorably with our naval history, he
still has rendered important service to
his country, and his loss will be regret
ted.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18

BGrGov. Weller, of California, in his
inaugural address, INDUCES in some re-
Elections on the neglect of the United
States Government to afford adequate
protection to its citizens crossing the
plains. Hundreds of emigrants, he says,
have been inhumanly butchered the past
year. He thinks the establishment of
small military posts or the out otiCali-
fornia, will not answer, but recommends
the marching of a full regiment of
troops, to and from the Pacific coast
every year.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18

BarOf the Democratic papers in Ghio
twenty to thirty are decided friends of
the Kansas policy of the President
About the same number are taking no
very active part in the discussion of the
matter. In case Kansas comes in, all
these can go to work free from embar-
rassment. If she stays out they can do
the same. But how is it with those who
have been (the reader must guess the
balance -Neo Adu.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18
1t WOutdO.

The Black Republican papers are Ia
boring hard to convince the public that
the Anti-Administration meeting at
Columbus was not a failure. It won't
do. The largest delegation from any
m county, was from Hamilton, and
consisted of Just seven, all told. In this
part of the State, Butler comes next
Two delegates. Montgomery next
Nary delegate. Preble next. Nary
delegate. Blow away, g%entlemen.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18
The Democracy of Pennsylva-

The triumph of the democracy OF
Pennsylvania, remarks the Washington
Union, as evinced in the sitting State
Convention at Harrisburg, over disaf-
fiction, is of singular significance and
force. It was in Pennsylvania that the
standard of rebellion was first raised.
1t was in Pennsylvania that a little
band of agitators and alarmists assalled
with bitter luminosity, the President of
the United States-the man who for a
quarter of a century has stood by that
noble old democracy, who has never
faltered in his faith, never failed in his
devotion, and who, elevated to the first
Office in the world chiefly, we may say,
through the steadfast devotion of his
fellow citizens at home, gave to the great
measure of peace which is now before
Congress the whole weight of his name
and character. For this, he was ruth
lessly assailed in his own State, and is
now triumphantly vindieated.. The al
most unanimous action of the democra-
tic representatives at Harrisburg proves
how truly the President is appreciated
by his own people, how faithful they
are to him and to the principles of the
noble old party which elevated him to
the position he occupies. We have
never doubted the triumph of the man
and the cause. Amidst the storm of
detraction, Misrepresentation, and abuse
which have followed Mr.. Buchanan
upon the question before the country,
there has existed an obvious confidence
in his integrity, ability, and devotion to
the Union, which no malice could af-
feet, and no intrigue and deception i'm
pair. Doubtful friends might falter,
towards might desert, ambition might
whisper words of treason and rebellion,
but the old guard of the democracy
would stand by their leader and their
c%olors; and when the hour of battle
comes, again victory will reward their
devotion, and perch upon their worn
and tattered banners.
We congratulate. the democracy Of
the whole Union, we congratulate the
President, upon the results of the de-
alterations of the people. of his own
State upon the great issue o before
the country. The people of New York,
too, moved by a generous and patriotic
purpose, have assembled by thousands
to mark their fidelity to the cause of the
Union, to the cause of justice, and to
say to the President, "Well done, thou
good and faithful servant" Misled for
a day by false prophets, or bewildered
by a food of Misrepresentation, pro-
ceeding from those in whom they had
confded, the public Judgment was par
alyzcd for the moment, but only to gain
additional force, and to impart to it ad-
ditional determination and resolution.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18

r-The Newark Advertiser very per-
tinently says, that in this age of twad-
die, we hear nothing that exceeds in
Stiffness the fat absurdity of alleging
that Congress, by admitting Kansas,
forces upon her a Constitution which
she does not want. Half witted boys
might be excused for talking such stuff,
but for full grown men to utter such
things is monstrous. a:.
Congress a neither make nor un-
make a single word or syllable of a State
constitution. The province of Congress
is to admit a State, not a constitution
Hence, if the people of Kansas have a
constitution which is not their liking
the fault is not with Congress, but thei,
own.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18
DrThe Kansas Herald, published at

DS-The Kansas Herald, published at
Leavenworth, K. T., says the Presi-
dents Kansas Message is "a document
which will convince every n of the
impartiality, ability and patriotism of
the President. He treats the subject
fairly and candidly."
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18

na-The Times is a new paper started
in Milwaukee. It advocates Douglas.
The Ne,os says this makes four Black
Republican dailies in chat city, and pre-
diets that some of them must go under,
as they have been living at a poor "dy-
ing rate" for some time past.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18

na-The Democracy of Pennsylvania
have nominated Hon. VIM. A. Porter,
of Philadelphia, as their candidate for
Supreme Judge, and Hon. Wesley
Frost, of Fayette county, for Canal
Commissioner.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18

H@-Read the following account of
negro suffering in the Free State of
New York, and then call to mind she
tremendous excitement that much lest,
shocking cases occurring in Slave States
have created at the north. We advise
all niggers to die South of Mason and
Dixon's line if they would become re-
corded in the book of martyrs.
"The body of an old negro named
Redman, was found yesterday afternoon
in the cellar of the tenement house
No. 10 Mulberry street. 1t presented a
dreadful spectacle, the head and face OF
the man having been nearly devoured
by rats. The unfortunate being actual
ly died of starvation. He lived quite
alone in the cellar siuce the death of his
wife, a few weeks back. His neighbors
(who are mostly poor negroes,) knew
that he was in 4 state of restitution, in
consequence of his inability to find en-
pIoyment OF any kind, but were unable
to help him. They saw him alive for
the last time on Sunday, as he was des-
cending into his wretched abode. Yes
terday afternoon, attention was attract
ed by a shocking stencil proceeding
from the cellar. Some of the neighbors
entered, and were Mortified at the spec
tacle which presented itself. On a mis-
cradle pallet lay the emaciated corpse,
surrounded by hundreds of rats, who
were with difficulty driven away from
their horrid feast. There was not the
slightest trace of food found, and the
few cold embers in the stove were all
thatTemained of the furniture. Notice
was sent to the Coroner, and the inquest
will be held to-day at the place where
the body was found, and where it still
remains. Where are good Samaritans,
wien such things can occur in the midst
of plentyY'
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18

nea. Milton Duvall, one ofthe gang of
Indiana couuterfeiters, a fugitive from
Jasper County, was knabbed hear Fort
Wayne on Thursday last, and conveyed
back to get his reward. -gl3i1cf.aes1
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18
HARMONY of Democracy.

Every Democrat must see the neces-
sity, in the present alarming crisis, for
preserving harmony in the Democratic
party, as it is the only.National political
organization in the Union, and to it all
sections of this Republic must look for
protection and safety. The Kansas
squabble, says the Richmond Enquirer,
it is to be hoped, will soon be at an end
And then the Democratic party, from
Maine to California, from Oregon to
Florida, may be expected to present a
compact column. The necessities ofthe
Nation; the ~exigencies of the times; the
dangers that threaten the Union, de-
mand it. The character of the last
presidential contest established the fact
that there are really but two parties in
the country-the great conservative,
constitutional Democratic party, aiming
to preserve the cofederacy, and the re-
volutionary, destructive, heretical and
infamous Black Republican party, striv-
ing t. overthrow the institutions of our
country, and prostitute self-government
t. the purposes of tyranny.
The result of tie election proved that
the conservative sentiment OF the nation
was predomina;t then. And we trust
that it is so now. But it proved also
that the elements Of discord we're agita-
ted to a degree that fo~reshadowed future
struggles, even more desperate and
doubtful than the last. 1t is true We
won the victory in Sc. But in con-
templating it with the patriotism and
with pride let us not forget that we
fought hard for it, against a powerful
party, which, though defeated then, is
still in the field, calling its clans togeth-
err, and preparing for another great
battle in 1860. -T1"
Is this then the time for Democrats
to be engaged in feuds among them
selves? Have we so far forgotten the ur-
gcncy of that unity which secured the
victory to US less than eighteen months
ago,as to have no hesitation in %cngender-
ing dissension in our ranks now? Are
the principles ofour party less sacred in
our eyes? Ana are mere momentary
measures to be made the touehstones of
a faith derived directly from tn, con
stitution coeval with our government,
and inseparably associated with u exis-
tence?
Let Democrr Is consider these ques-
tions. Let them be pondered long and
we'll by Southern men and Northern
men, who are in favor of u~pholding the
constitution, perpetuating the Union
and preserving the true principles. of
constitutional liberty.
Let us look into the cause Of the dis
agreements that are now disturbing the
harmony Of the Democratic party; and
instead. of finding that they are the re-
suits of radical difference upon any prin-
ciple, we discover that we are all endeav-
oring to arrive at the same end, but
that some of US prefer one way, while
others consider another the safer and
best.
Why then we ask again, should Dem
ocrats quarrel among themselves, at the
risk of weakening their strength by i'm
pairing their organization?
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18
ssSign not AT AIl!''

: There are. e~ighty-two Democratic
members in the Ohio Legislature
F~oeaty-tHo of this number only, could by
any means whatever be induced to sign
the call for the Anti Lecompton Con
vention at Columbus. A large majori-
~ of tho sixty who did not sign, are
administration Democrats, and the bal
ance hearda voice snying-and a sharp
voice at that-saying "sign not at ALL
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18

pG~Abill has passed the Legislature,
exempting from sale on execution, $500
worth of personal property, in addition
to that already exempted, where there
is no real estate,
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18

Ra-The new paper started at chiea-
go, in support of the Administration,
is called the National Democrat" and
is edited by Maj. Diversy. . @
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18
prBY examining our advertiser

Ba-By examining our advertising
columns the reader will discover that
zoe are in the Grocery trade. 1t is our
intention to keep constantly on hand
a large and we'll selected stock in this
line. and those who "coms to town" to
purchase, would do well to give US a
call. Our motto will be t'quick sales
and small profits" to all cash Purchas-
ers. So call in gentlemen, ifyou want to
get your amoney back
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18

na-The Legislature has passed a bill
~re2ealipg the law requiring the regis.
tering Of: SE:.rths, marriages, and deaths
The reasons urged for the repeal of this
law were, that it was indiferently Ct
served, and hat when returns were
made under it, they were frequently in
correct. Mr.. Edison, of Van Vert, said
that one township in his county was re-
turned to the Secretary of State as hav-
ing thirty-two births in it during the last
year, when he knew there were but
nine women in the whole township
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18
ROME,
OSWEGO,
PO'KEEPSIE,
FAILS


and a score of towns and villages, com
pleting the chain of Democratic victo-
ries begun last fall, stretching from the
Atlantic seaboard through the heart of
New York to the Lake.
Democratic Chemung, on the south
ern tier, and yielding St. Lawrence on
the north, show that the reaction of pub
lie sentiment is no longer confined to
the centres of population, but extends
in all directions through the State.
This is the verdict on Buchanan's
administration. This its confirmation
of Democratic ascendancy in the State.
The sentiment that effected the revolu-
ton of last fall, is strengthened and
deepened by time, and the popular de-
monstrations of this spring, show that
no combination is powerful enough to
destroy or defeat it.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18
Democratic Meeting mt Column
hnS.

A large and enthusiastic democratic
meeting was held at Columbus on last
Friday evening. The Columbus cor
respondent of tho Enquirer speaks of it
as being a democratic demonstration that
surpassed the most. sanguine expecta-
tions of the most ardent friends of the
administration. Among the Vice-Pres-
idents we are happy to notice the name
of Hon. HENRY SHIDELER, Senator elect
from this District. We speak what we
know, when we say he is carrying out
the wishes of a large majority of the
democratic party of cold Preble," in
endorsing the course of President Blu
chanan. The meeting was addressed by
W. A. Neil, Esq and Governor Media
ry, the "old wheel horse of Ohio Dem
ocracy. The following are the rcsolu-
ions reported By the Committee, and
unanimously adopted.
RcsoFved, Thatwe, the Democracy of
Franklin County, do hereby declare our
-hrm adherence tEhe doctrines of pop
ular soyereigntyS the Territories and
non-lntervention, on the part of the
States and Congress, as declared in the
Kansas-Nebraska Act and the Cincin-
natl Platform, and therefore we are in
favor of the immediate admission of
Kansas as a State.
Resotced, That the doctrine of nonin-
~terventlon, as enunciated in the Nebras-
ka Bill, can only be faithfully carried
out by permitting tt e people of Kansas
to regulate their domestic institutions
in their OWN way, subject only to the
Constitution of the United States.
Rcsotced, That, inasmuch as the LIE
compton Constitution has, in the Ian
guage of that instrument itself, provi-
ded a full, lawful and perfect remedy
for every conceivable grievance, by plac-
ing in the hands of the people San ina
lienable and indefeasible right to alter,
reform or abolish their form of govern
ment in such manner as they may think
proper, therefore, the sole objection to
such constitution is removed.
Res0lUed, That We have undiminished
confidence in James Buchanan and his
constitutional advisers. Gifted as he is
with rare sagacity and long experience
TO foresee and appreciate the dangers
which threatens us, surrounded by a wise
and able Cabinet, and animated by a
patriotism which no man can doubt, he
has advised Congress to meet the crisis
by admitting Kansas. Admitting his
decision, and believing that he has no
other object of earthly ambition han to
leave his country in a peaceful and pros
porous coalition, and live in the respect
and confidence of his countrymen, we
respectfully request our Senator and
our members of Congress to aid him in
his patriotic endeavors.
Resozrcd, That a copy ofthese rcsolu-
tions, and the proceedings of this meet
ing, be transmitted to the President of
the United States, to Hon. George e.
Pugh, and to the Democratic members
of Congress from Ohio.
Resotued, That the Democratic papers
of Ohio and the Washington Onion be
requested to publish these proceedings.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18
'.PrOdiSiOuS..,

Col. M%anypenny talks of reading
Democrats out of the party, the LIST of
April:
eve tell these men VIC will open new
books on the LIST Of April, and if they
don't come to us, we will send them out
of the Democratic party"
A very appropriate day, indeed, to
that work! 1t is all fools
day Go ahead
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-03-18
the Hands of the
Administration"

While politicians are chaffering, dem
agogues stirring the fires of Wondering
agitation, and Legislators in Congress
and elsewhere are holding controversies
about s'goats' wool" the people are rush
ing to the support of the Administra-
ton and its measures, and confirming
the victories last fall, bp still more tri-
umphant majorities.
The Albany argus says, look at the
glorious array of New York victories {:
ROCHESTER,,
TROY,
ROME,
OCWECn
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1858-02-26
GRrRsY AND THE DASpIHs. A your

GRrrsY AND THE DAsDlrs. A young
man, clad in homespun, was standing in
Court St., Boston, a few days since, de.
vouring doughnut, when he was aceos-
ted by one Of half dozen gen,ecly dress.
ed city idlcr, with,
Jest come downr
Yeas, gucss ! have; great place this,
sin't it, yeoui said the countrymsn.
IT'S so, bub; how's your mannl = ask
ed the dandy, bent on sport with grccny.
wall, she's purity we'll; she sent me
deown on bisincss.'
She dbl What kind Of business are
you onf
why she wanted me to come down to
Bostin and look reound and fnd half a
,lozcn OF the biggest fules in Bostiu, and
bring 'em up county to cdicate 'em, and
I rather guess I've got my eye on 'em
now stranger, taking 10 the whole crowd
at glance.
The next moment he had the edge
stone to himself when he quietly finished
his doughnut
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1858-02-26
A Memorable Wig.

Since ths days Of Commodore Stock.
tons big gun there has been no peace
maker like Mr.. Barksdale's wig. All
witnesses agree that the tumult in the
House OF Representatives was quclled Ell.
tirely aud instantaneously by the revela-
iations il made ut the most critical mo
ment Of the fray. Samson's strength lay
in his hair; Mr.. Barksdale's lies in his
want oil hair. Nothing inside his head
ever produced half the impression that
was produced by the few moments expos
ure Of its shining surface, just at the hap
py moment when Mr.. Keitt was counting
the new stars with which his armament
had suddenly been studdcdby ajudic'ou.
communication over the ear from Mr..
Grow. What the geese did for one oi
the oldest Republics, Mr. Barksdsle's wig
did for one Of the youngest. Who shalt
tell how many heads would have bcen
broken, eyes blsckened and coats rent,
or how soon the Union would have been
destroyed, but for the ludicrous diveniou
Of the combatsnt.' attention to tie place
where the wool ought to grow on the
Hon. Mr.. Barksdale's head!
John Gilpin's wig had some reputation
in its day, but It will henceforh bear no
more comparison to Barksdale's than .
bachelors scratch or q spinster's rst.tail
to the full.bottomcd coiffare Of Lord
Chancellor. The country. should recog.
nize its obligations to this historic head
gear In some way. 1t should BE- procur-
ed, II possible, and put in the Patent OF.
fee, or in the Smithsonian Institute,
where, like the black stone Of Cssbs, pat
riotic pilgrims from every quarter Of the
world may have an opportunity Of learn
ing on which side Of the skulls Of our
Legislators to look for tho wisdom TO
which the country h most indebted for
in prosperity.
BY the way should tho Lecompton
Constitution 6ght IL way through Coo.