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Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-01-07
g Iother'S GriYe."

GLOW still it is" The wind frills ur
the long summer grass, and rustics the
swaying willows under which I am
standing, just as softly as that other
breeze that watts up the years that lie
in the shadow of the past. and stirs up
my heart, with the old memories it
brings with it.
Twelve years ago sat just as I do
now. l am greatly changed, but all
around me is the same. The far off hills
with their blue misty tops, half wreath
cd in the -folds of white clouds-the
green medows with the country sun
shine, flashing like sweet thoughts all
about them, and nearer the old grey
stone and the cool water splashing dow
softly on the white pebbles. l remem-
bcr all.
"Mother = I need not whisper the
name SO low; for there is none to hear
me but the birds on the tops of the will
lows, and it will not disturb her slum-
ber. No, no, though L sit here with
one arm wrapped closely round the grave,
where the tears of manhood are drop
ping thick and fast, as the tears of my
childhood dropped on her bosom; |
know she will not wakcn.
l remember it as though it had all
happened this morning-how her cool
soft fingers used to drop like snow fakes
on my hair, and her lips murmur sweet
blessings over NE with every night fall
Oh! [ am rich man now The dews
of night fall on my broad acres, and the
spray of the far Pacific washes the keels
of my proud ships but | would give
many i goo;ily acre, many a treasure
one night under the old garret rafter,
with that sweet scraph face bending DER
me with its playful kiss, just as it used
to do
Mother mother the dasics Of score
of summers have bloomed and fallen
above your grave, but your memory
slumbers deep and sacred in the heart
of your boy still. The memory of your
prayers and your counsels have been
with him in the long way that his feet
have troddcn, and he has cause to thank
you for this now
Look over the shining passions, sain-
ted mother, and see me as [ lie here,
with my checks pillowed in the moist
grass. Here only here, casting off all
my manhood, can be a child again, for
the world will never know me as you
have known me, dearest mother
We shall know each other up there,
too, where the snowy blossoms never
wither on the everlasting hills and the
autumn never braids its scarlet fringing
through the green eternal summers
Your boy will come to you, and from
that land which is far off, we shall go
no more out forever mother
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-01-07

and before Ellen could conceal the ri
sing emotions Of her heart, she thought
that this was the Stranger, who, the pre-
yiops day, had rescued her from waite
ry grave and the welcome was given by
her father. In another moment, Harry
Huger stood before themI- The scene
which presented itself we will not at
lempt to depict. Without, lifting his
hat, he said: -,
1T was mysdK 6ho saved Ellen, yes
terday; I may ealEagain--good night. y
3 Before the astonished family could
Teeoxer from their amazement, he was
gone-nIn another NJ oment Dr., Clarence
entersd For the sake their. old
ffiend the fanfffy fefgued coTnp0sures
but 1t was unnecessary. He showed by
his conversation that he was not unac-
quainted with what had transpired. He
tarried until a late hour, and before he
made revelations which amazed them
even more than Harry's appearance that
evening. He told them Of the cause of
Harry's conduct toward Ellen--of the
letters he had writtcn-and as evidence
produced them-of Richard Claxton's
treachery-and of Harry's ignorance of
save Ellens apparent treat.
ment. The next evening witnessed a
happy scene at Mr.. Legare's-the union
of cords of Friendship and love, which
had been broken, and as Harry suppos-
ed, never again to be united. But may
we not look in upon Harry and Ellen,
as side by side they sit, happy again, in
each others love? May we not listen
to their voice as again their VOW is
plighted? Oh! may We not read in
each eye the JOY as they are lit up with
the beams Of love? No, we must not
enter there. And here we intend our
story shall end. But stop, says one, did
Harry move away? No. Well, what
of Ellen? Nothing more than there
was wedding at Mr.. Legare's and she
was the bride
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-01-07
syrntolns OF old Taidismn

When woman begins drinking her
tea without sugar-that's a symptom.
When woman begins reading stories in
bed--thats a ymptom--When she
sighs on hearing of wedding-that's a
symptom. When she begins to tell how
many offers she has refused-thas's Il
symptom. When she begins to call men
deccitful creatures and says she wouldn't
symptom. When she changes her shoes
every time she comes in after walk
that's symptom. When she must have
little dog trotting after her, and when
she says servant girl has no business
to have a sweetheart-that a symptom.
When she begins to rub her fingers
over chairs and tables to see if they arc
dusty--th a symptom. When she
goes to bed with her stockings and fan
mel nightcap on that's a symptom
When she puts her fingers before her
mouth when talking, lest you might dis
cover her falss tccth-that a symptom.
When she begins to talk of rheumatic
pains in the elbows and knees-thats
an unfailing symptom. When she be-
gins to talk about the dangers of damp
feet, and the necessity of excluding the
cold air-that's symptom.
In short when she becomes lean, crab
bed snappish, ricketty concern, display
ing ckeeks pursed up with wrinkles: and
form as spare as a hamper, instead Of
rosy plumpncss Of youth, or the mellow
rotundity of matronal expansion---shc
may be set down as a sure specimen nt
| old maidism,
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-01-07

pg- A fellow was invited to party
one evening, where there was music,
both vocal and instrumental. On the
following morning, he met one of the
guests. who said. well, how did you
enjoy yourself last night? Were not
the quartetts excellent" really,
I cant say, ''for didn't taste them but
the pork chops were the finest 1 ever
ate ~
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-01-07
5rlrrt purtrq.
In the Right be Strong.

Go boldly forth, and fear no i'll,
When fierce oppressors rise;
Let mental strength, abounding still,
Such puny foes despise.
Though stung with many bitter wore
And prosecuted long, .. ,.p
Yet let them pass as if unheard,
And in the right be strong!
The noblest causes ever known
Have met with scoff and .jeer-
The brave, though journeying alone,
Should never yield to fear
Go onward-up the rugged steep,
Beyond the tagging throng -
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-01-07

r@- An anecdote is related of young
preacher at a city church, who had for
his text verse from the parable of the
ten virgins, and in the course of his ser
mon explaincd--''that in old times it
was customary, when the bridegroom
and bride were coming, for ten virgins
to go out and meet them, and escort
them home: fire Of these ri'gins being
males and tiue females r
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-01-07

a Ithoqe NJ growh weary, striHNIFsot less
No duty leave undone 5
Soon will oppressorsjs1E bless
The deeds. thy darling won. .
The strife once over, then will earth
Send forth her sweetest song,
To,laud and bless the noble worth
That in the right was strong!
Have faith-have courase-never fear
The promise is in sight;
The lamp of Truth is shining clear,
To Danish Errors right.
Though trials gather thick and fast,
And all the world be wrong,
Onward, still onward to the last,
And in the right be strong
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-01-07

ExEMPTED.-Printe with nine chill
dren are to be exempted from taxation
in the State of New York.
Very safe legislation that We would
like to see the Printer who had anything
to tax, after feeding nine children.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-01-07

aa. y lawyer, not over young no,
handsome, examining a yonng lady wit
ness in court, determined to perplex her
and said: "Miss upon my word, you
are very pretty" The young lady very
promptly replied: 81 would return the
compliment sir, if 1 were not on oath. ,
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-01-07

nra- 4 noble heart will disdain to
subsist, like drone, upon the honey
honey gathered by others labors-like
a leech, to filch its food out of the pub
lie granary-or like shark, to prey on
the lesser fry but will, one way or 9TH
er, earn his subsistence.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-01-07

UsURRY IN THE RURAL DIsTRIcTs.-
Rural Money-lender--"You want five
hundred dollars. Here's the money =
1 charge five per cent, month, and as
you want it for year, that leaves just
forty dollars coming to you"
Innocent Borower-"Then, if Iwant-
ed it for two years, there d be something
coming to you, eh? p
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-01-07

BE- Men are frequently like toa-the
real strength and goodness are not pro-
perly drawn until out until you have
been short time in hot water
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-01-07

Bg-:Jim, which can travel the quick
est, heat or cold?" "Why, heat, to be
sure replied Jim, "kaze you see, any
BODY can catch cold" Jim is some.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-01-07

HA-A wag says Of certain congre.
cation that they pray on their knees
Sundays, and prey on their neishborS
the rest of the week.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-01-07

By More tender and more blessed is
often the brooding influence of the sa-
rroI dead than the words of ths living.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-01-07

MELANCHOLY SIGHT-A shoemaker
who has lost his all and brelthed his
last
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-01-07

Ee1- In courtship, three hard squecz
cs are a long way ahead Of dozens of
soft wur,ls.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-01-07

RI-Punch calls the poem "Nothing
to Wear" an invention which tr%"s IF
the ladies dresses.
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THE Tonawanda Indians of New York
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ted States all the lands in Kansas to which
they are entitled, under the treaties OF
1888 and 1912, amounting to 800 acres
per soul, and making about 10000 acres
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A BEAUTIFUL INCIDENT-A naval
officer being at sea on dreadful storm,
his lady was sitting in the cabin near him
and filled with alarm for the safety of the
vessel, was SO surprised at his composure
and serenity, that she cried out:
MY dear, are you not afraid ? How
is it possible you can be so calm in such
a dreadful storm ?"
He rose from his chair, lashed to the
deck, supporting himself by pillar of
the bed place, drew his sword, and point
ing to the breast Of his wife, exclaimed ::
= Are you not afraid ?"
She instantly answered "No."
a" Why 7" said the officer.
/, Because" rejoincd the lady. az
know that this sword is in the hands of
my husband, and he loves me too well to
hurt me,"
/" Then" said he, remember, | know
in whom | believe, and that he holds the
winds in His fists, and the water in the
hollow of His hands. :"
The Kanzas news., 1858-03-20
The Indiana Regulators.

The operations of this organized body in
Noble and other counties in Indiana are still
going on. Already they have done up a
most extensive and useful work The In
dianapolis journal, of late date date, thus
alludes to them:
1.-THE capture of McDougal and Barnum
and some others gave the regulators" the
means of learning the names of all connect
ed with the band, and the '.trail'' is being
followed up with yigor and success. Be-
sides hanging one man, they have already
arrested and held in jail seventy persons
charged with counterfeiting, robbery and
murder. There are five in the Jail at this
place now, and there win be fifteen as soon
as the officers can bring them down, all
charged with counterfeiting coin, and who
will be tried at the next term of the United
States Court. Four murderers, against
whom the evidence is said to be conclusive
some of it, we believe, being confession"
are among the prisoners. A number
we did not hear how many-charged with
robbing, as well as counterfeiting, are also
In the net One band, with plates and ma
terial for manufacture of counterfeit notes
and two mints for the manufacture of eOun-
terfeit coin, are also "prizes" of the Greg
ulators." A third mint either has been or
will be captured soon. About forty thou
sand dollars of counterfeit money has been
secured. Over three hundred names of the
band, not yet arrested, are in the hands Of
the officers, and arrests will be made as fast
as possible. One of the arrests was made
in church, of man who was actually
preaching at the moment the officers nabbed
him. He confessed, we understand, and
lamented the effects of his crimes less On
bis own account than on account Of BIS
'fock," who, he feared, would lose thsr
zeal when such a wretched example was set
for them by preacher
The Kanzas news., 1858-03-20
Come West

Now is the time for those in the Eastern
and Northern States, who intend to take ad-
vantage of the present opportunity for found
ing enduring homes for themselves and
families in this great and beautiful West, to
come on and secure eligible locations while
they are to be had. The tide of emigration
is already setting strong in this direction.
Claims are being rapidly taken and bought
up, while there are many more to be had il
applied for soon.
Navigation is about to open on the West
ern rivers, and most of the principal cities
in the West are swarming with emigran Is,
Kanzas bound.
So abundant are the indications of heavy
immigration this spring, that we confidently
predict for Kanzas, for the next few years.
a measure of prosperity rarely reached by
any people, and never before by any of the
Western States.-Iopeka IFi5aas.