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Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

'Spunky,' says one Nv the men, 'for
one that's inst come deown.'
Then the rest on en- stomped, and
hooted, and cut up like a pack NV crazy
critters. [ was half scarf ter pieces, and
made for the getten-ou place as tight as
[ could lick it.
An awfnl-looking old muddle-pa
that made a kind Nv garden Nv the end
Of his nose, an grew the sort NV posics
they call. toddy- blossoms all over it,
(you better git witch grass or Canada
thistless inc your fields, By all odds, than
Nv your nazel proposis, )held out his hand
to me, and saps he: Give US yer,paw, ole
gal, and let's hev shake
did mt mind nothin' about L'em, but
kept right en-, till little wizzled- up male
biped, (tke mems alters callin' US female
this, and female that, and female tother
thing, and it's poor rule that won't
WORK both ways, with nose like par
rot and an eye like hawk, stopped me,
and says he: 'Wh at'll yer give ter see a
man with brick in his hat?'
Not the fUst red cent, says 1, I've
seen enough for one day And the very
fust thing that l did when / got ont on
ter the common was ter make tracks for
the depo, as fast'as I could leg it. Not
once did [ stop, tho [ seen the soiers out
to muster, and heerd one ofthe osiftrs
hollerin' out tew' EN- somcthin about
their arms bcin' GROUND. l suppose that
they'd come cut with theta swords and
bagonets as dull as door nail, insted
wv givingson 'cm tech of the grind
stone, as they ought ter ha' done!
I didn't breate.freo til! L got ter the
cars, running over full they was, tew,
Cor it seems city folks is in as great a
stew to get out Nv the willy bubaloo as
country folks is ter git intew it; and so
had ter stand up, and was nigh about
squiz to pommice at that.
Rym by the conductor cum round and
said he'd take my fare. l put my hand
was no pocket, there.
Oh, my sorrer!' says I, what shall l
dew? Somebody's stole my pocket, mon
cy, puss and all. Look and see, said 1,
ard pulled out what little pocket there
was left, with the lower part cut as clean
off as tho it had been done with razor.
are you sure your puss was iii yer
pocket when yer cum aboard Of the cars?' |
says the conductor; because, if yer be L II |
iiaTen general search made fort
No, says I, I hahn no recollection
Nv seeing ont since [ went in tes see the |
elephant on the common.
At that some Nv the passengers laugh
ed, and Que old crosspatch, with l face
as long as the moral law, growled out
sumthin' about the old dog Trays get
ting inter bad company, and havin ter
mart fort.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23
NUMBER 81.
A DonkeY Among Rees.

A laughable occurrence took place
day or two since upon farm in the
outskirts of the city Of c., in which
a donkey occupied very prominent
part and showed himself to be far less
intelligent animal than the zone we
read of" who when penned up in the
farmyard with the chickens, remarked,
as he trod them under foot, Every one
for himself and God for US ALL
This modern donkey being penned
up in a yard, under circumstances quite
similar to those of his ancient prototype,
undertook the mere dangerous expert
of treading on the bees; so be thrust
his ugly nose against thes.hives, and
made determined onset upon the whole
row, as if each individual hive was a
meal trough Not relishing such ia
miliarity with their domestic arrange
ments, the bees rushed out in swarms
and commenced their assault in such a
rage manner as made the poor beast
think he must leave in a hurry, which
he accordingly did. But the bees, not
content with acting on the defensive,
soon determined to punish him for his
temerity, and give him lesson which
would last him through life. Literally
covering his whole body, they stung
him on the nose, they stung him on his
ears, they stung him in his eyes. Upon
his back and upon his belly, upon his
neck and upon his legs, they fastened
themselves by hundreds and thousands,
and wherever a sting could penetrate,
the poor donkey had to take it.
Frantic with rage and pain, the ami
NAL beloved, and jumped, and lashed
his sides with his tail; and finally, as if
in utter despair Of getting rid of his as
sailants, he threw himself upon the
ground and rolled over and over as if in
agony of pain. Finding this to be of
no use, and that his assailants seemed
to multiply rather than diminish, the
poor donkey picked himself up again,
and seeing the kitchen door open with
ears and tail erect, and eyes glistening
with tears and terror he made rush
into the house. Thither the bees fol-
lowed him; and such a scene as then
ensued has seldom been enacted. In
vain the donkey rolled upon the floor,
in vain he jumped over the cook stove,
overturned the chairs, and upset tho
table, the bees had not done with him
yet, and it was not until the whole house
hold. summoned by the noise, had work
ed vigorously for some minutes, with
napNins, and dusting brushes, that poor
John Donkey was sufficiently rid of his
enemies to be able to leave in safety by
another door than that which he enter
ed.
This is no fable, reader, but yeracious
narrative; yet there is moral in it as
good as if it were fable, and one which
t he strong, who attempt to .oppress the
Insignificant and apparently weak-and
the medlesome, who are inclined to poke
their noses into other peoples business,
and the covetous. who banker after that
which does not belong to them, would do
well to consider for all such are liable to
the same experience as the donkey met
with among the bee hives.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23
VVithered Flowers.

Ma, ma, where ara my flowers, ma?
said bright eyed boy of six sammers
as he entered the room where his moth
er was sitting. 4 have looked in my
cup, and there is not one in it, he con-
tinued.
Your flowers withered, SO I threw
them away, replied his mother.
a shade of disappointment passed
over the little boys face, and he said:
'Oh, ma, I'm SO sorry; they were the
sweetess flowers I ever saw
Bus they were withered, and no lon
ger sweet, said his mother.
The boy looked very thoughtful, and
said slowly, as if talking with himself
They were beautiful, very beautiful
roses, lilies, forget me -nots, and sta1
fo'ocr$; and, oh, how like stars they
looked; and I love withered flowers
too?'
Then his dark eyes grew bright, and
he spoke in livelier tone. Ma, will
gou tell me where you threw my flow
ers? 1 can gather them all up again in
my cup, and then ELL it with cold water,
and they will soon look fresh, and be al
most as sweet as ever
siasm, and told him where to look for
his withered treasures. With deep in
terest [ watched the child as he care
fully gathcro1 the flowers which seemed
so worthless. Then [ thought of an
other garden, and other flowers; of that
great garden called Society, and of the
thousand flowers that are constantly
blooming and witheriug there. But,
alas! who among human flowers cares
for the withered ones? Who will pro-
fess to love them? or what hand will
kindly gather them when scattered and
faded?
Who will bestow one smile upon
them, or speak one word of hope and
encouragement that might serve as the
pure water to renovate their bloom?-
Little does the world know of the many
star t20,0ers that are crushed and wither-
el by oarth's blighting influence, and
which, were it not for the inhumanity
of their fellows, might bloom again with
nearly prestine beauty.
Oh yc cursed and withered onesI 1t
mutters not whether you might have
prevented your misfortunes, or wheth-
er your lot was inevitable; if you arc
fallen, it is enough, Society will cast
you out, and retain many more un-
worthy within her bosom.
For you, earth has no city of refuge;
yet despair not, for Heaven is ready and
waiting to smile upon you. The world
may claim to be too pure, too holy, to
seek after your welfare, redress your
rough, dark pathway.
But he, who allows not even a sparrow
to fall to the ground without his no.
tice, will keep faithful record of your
wrongs and suffering and will finally
gather homo in glory all his aoithered
bHmaa .fOeccrs.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23
VOLUME XIV.
Srlrrt Eurtrq,
HOW TO MARRY.
By PHVZMA.


When YOU get married, don't marry pet,
A tilt nor vixen, nor yet coquette;
But marry a maid-that is, if you can
More fit for the wife of sensible man.
Io0k ont for girl that is healthy. and
ounR.
With more in her eye than you hear from
g her tongue,
And though she be freckled or burnt to
80 a tan,
Yet she is the girl for sensible man.
With riches will wretchedness often in
life
Go linked, when your riches aregot with
. wife;
But marry, and make all the riches you
can,
Like bold, indepe ndent, sensible man.
Look out for girl who is gentle and
kind,
And modest and silent, and tells you
~ her mind;
If she's wise as bewitching, she'll well
come the plan,
And soon be the wife of sensible man.
Then cherish her excellence wisely and
kind,
And be to small foibles indulgent and
blind,
Aud so you make happy, if any thing can
The wife ola sober, intelligent man.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23
VINO Makes Free States.

During the last session of Congress,
Minnesota, free State, was admitted
into the Union upon the rccommen da-
ton of james Buchanan. On looking
over the vote upon the admission, you
will find that nearly every Democrat
alike from the South and North, was in
his seat and voted "ayc," while major
ity of the Republicans who v, ted, voted
"no." The Senate which is largely
Democratic, passed bill to admit Ore
gon, another free State, in opposition to
the votes and exertions Of many Repub-
lican Senators. Democracy knows no
difference between the North and the
South. 1t is Black Republicanism that
lives upon the perpetual cry of Niger!
Niger! Niger! Choose ye, between
the party of Jefferson, Douglas and Bu-
ehanan, and the party of VIM. H. Sew
ard, John C. Fremont and James H.
Lanc.-Argus, Kansas Territory.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

pa@ "In NY fertile country" said
Leicestershire man, 'you could turn a
horse into field new mown, and the
next morning the grass would be grown
above hia hoofs" .s
"Poohl that's nothing cried York
sAireman; ''you may turn 4 horse into u
field in Yorkshire, and not be able to
find him nerE n1GrRing!"
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

rG- An Irishman on hearing that his
widowed mother had been married since
he left home, exclaimed: "Murtherl [
hope she wont have son oulder than
me-if she does, I'll lose the estate
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

r- "Thanks!' said on old bachelor,
Eno more women in UcaYen-they can t
get in-their hoops are so broad they IL
have to get the broad road-cant get
throunh the narrow cate"
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23
.An Anecdote of Horace Ternet

The memory or this great painter Is
marvellous, and at the end of twenty or
thirty years, he can at will recall form
a movement, an attitude. One of his
trends said to him, ''His head is like
chest of drawers; he opens it looks and
finds each memory in its proper place"
One morning he ran against the Marquis
de Pastoret on the quay of the Louvre.
The latter uttered an exclamation of sur
prise
'What has become of you my dear
fellow? One meets you nowhere. 1t is
years since [ have seen you. Have you
ust arrived from India?''
"You j4st, Marquis, ," replied Horace;
sit is but six months since l have shaken
hands with you"
You are mistaken when might that
happen?'
''In the gardens Of the Tuileries. A
lady was hanging on your arm"
May be hanged if you have not
dreamt Of tha meeting Horace. A la
dy?'
''Ycs, a lady, and very handsome
one too! Wait moment and [ will sketch
her for you. VI
Horace then took out his memoran-
dunn book, and with pencil made a
rapid drawing which he no soouershow-
ed to the Marquis, than the latter ex-
claimed.
Good heavens. yes it is the Duches
dc V. In truth l did conduct her
one evening to her hotel, on the Quay
Volaire, anI we did cross the Tuliries
But how the deuce do you coptrive to
draw, at the end Of six months, face, a
figure, a dress which you only saw for a
momcnt?'
s'Pooh! that is a trifc," replied Hor-
ace, smiling.
"a triAe! for such a trife, however
they would have burnt you in the fif-
teenth century. [ take the sketch
Farewell my dear sorcerer."
At Virginia prayor-meeting, the
chorister being absent, the presiding ell
der, whose name is Jceter, called upon
one of the deacons and said, after read
ing hymn,
"Brother Moon,
VIII you raise tune?''
The deacon lifted up his voice, but, in
stead ofsinsing at once, he inquired,
Brother Jeeter,
what's the metre?"
This being satisfactory answered, Dea-
con Moon pitched in and pitched the
tune.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

R~ Some fellow says that a woman's
heart is the sweetest thing in the world
a perfect honeycomb, full of''sclls."
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

Bg An old negro, crossing the river
from a dancing frolie, lost his oars, and
came near swapping. In terror, he
down on his knees, and exclaimed-"O
massa Lord, if ebber gwine to help old
Ira, now's de timeI'
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

IA What weapon does young lady
resemble whose acquaintances pas hers
in silence A cutlass.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23
Common Sense Young ladies.

IF young ladies only knew it they
would be making themselves far more
attractive in the eyes OF sensible persons
Of the other sex, by little labor, that by
a mawkish impression that they are a
bove work. Young men OF brains, while
of course despising that slavery which
would continually keep the ladies at
the wash stand, or at the sewing table,
love to see desire in young ladies to
make themselves useful: and in select
ing a wife would vastly prefer such a
one. 1t is all a mistake point that la
dies need be dressed in furs, silks, and
feathers to win the admiration of young
men. We know Of halfa dozen re-
nowned men who fell in love with their
wives when dressed in plainest clothing.
At late ball in Baltimore a gentle
man probably not one of the Goldfish
aristocracyD having danced with Il
young lady whose attractions, both per
sonal and conversational, seemed to
have made an impression upon his sens
Utilities. asked to have the pleasure Of
seeing her on the following evening.
..Nhy no sir, replied the fair one,
'L shall be engaged tomorrow evening,
but III tell you when you can See me"
II shall be most happy" exclaimed
the stricken swain.
"Well on Saturday," resumed the la
dy, "you can see me at the foot of Marsh
market selling cabbage!"
The gentleman went, saw the useful
ness of the lady, was still more enhanced
with her, and they y ere married shortly
afterwards.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

nGa- \ French comedian is out with
a farce entitled GA Journay Round my
Wife,
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

So Jim IL, out west, tells good yarn
about "shell-bark lawyer" His client
was up on two small charges" as shell
bark designated them, (forgin a note of
hand and stealing 4 horse.) On running
his eye over the jury he didn't like their
looks, 50 he prepared an affidavit for
continuance, setting forth the absence
in Alabama Of a principle witness
He read it in a whisper to the prisoner.
who shaking his head, said. esquire,
[ can't swear to that ar doky- mint. .
:'Why?" '.hase hit htiat k'u3." Old shell
inflated ano exploded loud enough to be
heard thoughout the room. "What! forge
a note, an steal boss, an can't swear
to a lic!-D-n such Internal fools -
And he left the conscientious one to his
sate.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

na- Some writer says that the word
'rould in Rufus Choate's handwriting,
resembles small gridiron struck by
lightning.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

ESg~ Let those who would affect sim
gularity with success, first determine to
be very virtuous, and they will be sure
to be very singular.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

GGg~ Gold is an idol worshippedin in all
climates without a single temple, and
by all classes, without a single hypo-
crita
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

re- Why was Noah not Jew? Be-
cause he took Ham into the Ark.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

This being satisfactory answered, Dea-
con Moon pitched in and pitched the
tune.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27

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IMPORTANT FROM UTAH.-A correspondent
of the Ny. Times, writing from Fort Bridger,
Utah Territory, April 8, gives the latest reli-
able information received from Utah. There
seems to be no doubt Of the statement, that
through the negotiations of Col. KANE, Gov.
CUNNING had been invited by the Mormon lead
ers to visit Salt Lake City. Great prepara-
tons had been made for his reception. The
Governor accepted the offer, and started from
the camp on the fifth of April. The latest
account of the progress of his journey, is that
on the 7th, he was met at Echo Canon, about
As miles from the city, and was escorted by a
guard of some thirty picked Mormons, sent by
BRIGHAM expressly to meet him. We have re-
liable intelligence that the Mormons were en-
igrating from the valley to the White River
Mountains, as some suppose, but the point to
which the exodus is directed, is not positively
known. There is no indication yet that the
Mormon leaders are disposed to yield but
the people undoubtedly submit to Federal au-
thority, and would welcome the troops within
their city, if they dared exercise any indepen
dence of thought or action. They seem to be
thoroughly enslaved by their spiritual oppres
sors. Col. KANE arrived at the camp, on the
| 18th of March.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27

Hs~ We call the attention of the pio,...
and those interested in Pioneer subjects to%
following announcement of the 9Th ANN
meeting:
The Sixth Annual Historical and Pin.
Festival, of Bradford, Broome, Chemung IN, N.
mango, Luzerne, Schuyler, Steuben Sp,,,.
hanna, Tioga, Tompkins, Wyoming, and o,ts
Counties, will be held at Montrose Sn,a,
hama County, Pa, on the ID day Of JUNE =, :,
10 V. NJ.
Committee of Arrangements-A.I I, po
VIM Ii. JesSup, A. Baldwin, /. L. Post R I
Bentley, G. Il Dimock, L. Seare, H. Dri1Es
A. Chamberlain, r. b. Little, A. Latbron
The Committee of Arrangements met ,t Il.
office of DR.. G T. Dimock, Tuesday, Nav I'M
1853, and elected Rev. A. L. Post Char,'
and g. u. Dimock, Secretary and Treasure
On CorreSpondence-Wm II. Jessup & 2
Dmock, r. b. Little.
On Place Of Meeting-B. S. Bentley 4
Baldwin, A. Chamberlain.
On Dinner-A. Lathrop, G. L. Dimock 4
Chamberlain
On General Arrangements-I.L L. Post Wr
II. Jessup,, H. Drinker, L. SearIe, B. S. Ben.
ley, A Baldwin.
On Iuvitations-A. Drinker, r. B LITTLE
/. L. Post, b. S. Bentley, VIM. H. Jessup 4
Lathrop.
Moved and carried that the Treasurer b
directed to raise funds, &c,
Moved that the proceedings be published
both Of the county papers.
Adjourned to call of Secretary.
G. H. DMOcK Secretar7
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27
Rs@The course of The Press on the Kan

R1@The course of THE Press on the Kmg
question has not been doubtful course LOT
the editor Of the New York Times has admit
ted letter into his paper of yesterday, w,
porting to have been written from Washil;
ton, in which it is distinctly stated, and ya1
some attempt at detail. (Which has surprise
Us in the Times that the Press is abou.r
surrender the great principle to which it ha
been devoted for many months, and to bec1
the subservient tool of power. We have only
to say in reply, that the editor Of the Tin
has been grossly imposed upon by some COZ
rupt and reckless knave. The story is an utta
fabrication. 1t has no probability, no rcspo1
sibility, to rest upon. We have nothing 4
surrender. 1t would afford Us great PIea;a'
to agree with the general Administrator
this Kansas question but this will never Be
until the Administration is true to itself, gu
to the pledges upon which it was elevated
power Tie Press.
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BSg>It begins to be more than manifest that
scarcely anybody can be elected to Coagr4s
from this corner of the continent who voted
for Lecompton. The brand is on the bnT
of every one who did the deed, and like h
" scarlet letter. it cannot be Obterated while
unlike the scarlet letter, it is seen of all men
Now, it may be a pleasing thing to power Il
see the LecomptOnites re-nominated, but it i
much more important thing to the Demoua.
to put nobody forward who win kill other ar
didates by the contact If the Lecompa
Congressman want vindication they should /.
TO the treasury for it. There are not vo.
enough for them in the North, and that's (.
long and short of it.-PreSS