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Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11
The Douglas Platform A South
erns View. ~

-
The RichmondS South closes an aftf-
Gle on the position of JsdgeSDo1gla in
Illinois, with a synopsis of his political
creed as developed in his recent ad-
dresses before the people, and his de-
bates with his competitor, Mr.. Lincoln.
1t will be recollected hat the language
of this synopsis is that of a Southern
readers, and therefore the phraseology
is somewhat different from whatit would
have been used by some other writer's.
This, however, does not affect the sub
stance, and being kept in mind by the
reader, will do no harm. In the fifth
paragraph, it would be fair to read as a
part of the proposition there stated, the
words we have included in brackets,
but which do not appear in the article
as we find it in the South: ~tia-a.
1. Judge Douglas affrms the origi-
nal and essential inferiority of the ne
gro!
2. He denies that the g was in
tended to be embraced within the alb
stractions of the Declaration of hide
pendence, and asserts that the right OF
freedom and equality was predicated
only of the dominant race of white
lei
8. He denies the privilege of citizen
ship to the negro.
4. He. afirms the compatibility of a
confederacy of the free and slave States,
and the possibility OF their harmonious
co-existcnce under a common constitu-
ton. - 81 ~" III" ~.
J 5. He afirms the absolute sovereign
ty of the States in respect to their do
nestle institutions, and denies the au-
thoritv of the Federal Government to.
discriminate for orr against the inter
ests of slavery.
6. He inculcates a policy of non-in-
t%ervention as between the free AMI
slave holding States, as well as between
the latter and the Federal Government.
Z. He supports the decis ion of the
Supreme Court, and asserts for slavery
the right of colonization in the Terri
tories.
s. He upholds all the guarantees of
the Federal Constitution in respect to
the rights of the South.
9. He maintains the dignity and in
Of the Senatorial functions
against the encroachments of the Exec
utive usurpations.
10. He protests his opposition to
Black Republieanism at every point and
upon every principle.
II. He pledges himself to fidelity, to
the organization, principles and nomi-
mes of the Democratic party.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11
Salt River Cogitations.

The officers of the "army of occupa-
tion," says the Dayton Empire on Salt
River have been comparing notes, and
after a careful survey of the entire
ground of the recent conflict in this
State, since the smoke of the conflict has
cleared off, have concluded that really
the fusion party has been seriously
damaged, and that the Democracy have
now greater strength than they have
had for years. This will be found to
be the case after a retrospect. There is
nothing like a little leisure, and cool
ness for such a task. and Salt River has
furnished them. iiere is the result:
Two years..ago the Opposition in Ohio,
on two candidates (Republican and
American) in everey Congressional Dis
trict carried by the Democracy except
one. General Burns, Of C~oshocton, was
the only member whom the Democracy
elected two years ago by a majority of
all the votes cast in his district. This
year the case is widely different. There
has been no division among the Oppo-
sition-they ran no more than one can
didate in any of the districts Not;
outstanding this close concentration of
their entire forces, the Opposition have
been fatty beaten on a square vote in
sic districts, while in three others they
escape by the very skin of their teeth.
In the Tithn District Judge Hall is de-
feated by less than fifty votes. In the
Guernsey District Sprigs lacks about
one hundred Of an. election; while Gen
eral Burns, in the Holmes District, is
thrown into = minority of two hundred
and thirty-four by Anti Lecompton fac!
~tionists scratching his name from their
tickets. So it will be seen that while
the Democracy were able in 1855 to
'out-vote the Opposition IN but ONE
district in the State, they are now more
a match for them in SIX, andlack
less than five hundred votes to have
beaten them in NINE.
If there is any encouragement to the
in such resu' IS as these, We
are quite willing they shall enjoy it to
their hearts content. Cup and at Them"
Democrats
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11
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TERsoN, 3G6 Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11
Prospects of the Democracy.

In the course of an able article
on the Congressional Elections at
the North the South says2"But let
the present state of things be what it
may, the prospects of the Domocratfc
party4of the Union wilLhot greatly suf.
fer in any event. These elections over.
the Kansas difficulty will be at an end.
There will be no discordant element in
the way of the perfect cooperation of all
sections of the party in the next Pres
Dental election. On the other hand,
the Reorganization of. the Opposition
will become! every day more intense and
impraoticable /; the chances of an effec-
tive coalition will constantly diminish
in proportion to the increase of candi-
dates and the multiplication of irrecon-
cilable issues. The most determined
of the Republicans will adhere to the
anti slavery article of their creed to the
bitter end; but the occasion for it's i'm
mediate application past, and the ex-
element subsidized, the conservative por-
ton of the party will begin to reflect
upon the ultimate consequences Of such
a purely sectional movement. Repub-
lieanism will appear in the next Presi-
idental canvass as f~ercely sectional as
ever, but with such diminished proper
ton, as TO render it powerless for mis-
chief. The "Americans' will doubtless
preserve their organization unless, mean
time, they become merged in the con
trolling element CT the Opposition
In either event, the position and pros
poets of the Democracy will be the same.
shall be victorious in 1860, what
ever the character of the Opposition
for our part, we care not how soon
they combine their scattered forces"
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11
L. G. GOULD. Editor.
T O.. NOV. IL, 1853.
JOB WORK.

We have added SEVEN fonts of
new Type to our Job Office, and can
now boast of one of the best, if not
THE best Job Office out side of Gin
cinnati, and ask those who have
any Jobs they desire done up in
good style, to give us a call. We
shall spare no pains to give entire
satisfaction to all who may favor us
with their patronage. Come in and
try US, and if we don't, we won't
charge you anything.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

E6S After this week we will have
some assistance in the editorial depart
ment of the paper, and expect to make
it more interesting than it has ever been
yet. In the meantime, we. want our
Democratic readers 10 'brush up" and
each one roll US in 2 new subscriber, to
commence the new volume.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

B6S- The weather for the. last two
weeks has been enough to give almost
any person the double. breasted blues,
and bring out whatever of hypocondria-
cism he may have in his nature.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

h@~ The Grand Jury of Washington
County, Maine, have found a bill of in
dictment against the editor or the Els
worth American for a libel on Hon.
Bion Bradbury. The libel consisted in
an article about the Peters Draft
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

nA- The New York Post a Repubii-
can paper, of Wednesday evening, claims
that HAsKIN has been defeated in the
Ninth Congressional District, New York.
by KEMBAL, Democrat. 1t puts KEN
Balls majority at AIS. The Post seems
to be p~leased with the result.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

Nur Governor, Salmon p. Chase,
has appointed Thursday, the 25th inst,
as a day for Thanksgiving and Prayer II.
His Proclamation may be found in an
other column.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

"a We are indebted to some of our
young friends for one ofthe finest and
sweetest sercnades we ever heard. Such
a treat will bear repeat, boys, and we
hope the next time you visit US, We will
be prepared to see you "smile."
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11
THE CoMET-ANA DIEU.-

THE CoMET-AN ADIEU.-The Com
ct has crossed the tropic of capricorn,
1t has now "turned tall to us and will
not visit this neighborhood again for
many centuries to come. We therefore
bid the illustrious stranger an affection
ate and final farewell
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

The Vanderburg (Ind,) Circuit
Court did a Wholesale business. at its
late term in filing the Penitentiary.-
1t sentenced ten to that convention ia!i
stitution, for various crimes, chiefly
thefts, for various periods, ranging from
two years, the lowest, to three years and
six months, ~ .E
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

G~ The Courier "dos Etas Unis"
has a letter from Paris which states that
Paul Morphy and NJ. Harwitz have
played two more games of chess, the
first resulting in a draw game, the Sc
cond in the defeat of the Persian cham
pion. NJ. Harwitz hereupon abandon
ed the contest in despair. His physi-
clan advised him to take this course,
fearing that his nervous system would
not near the severe ex ertion of continu-
ing the struggle.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11
TIE Presidents Proclamation.

- LAC
With that promptness which has
characterized every act of the present
Administration, Mr.. Buchanan has is
sued his proclamation against the con-
templated fillibustering movement of
Walker and his abettors against the
governments of Central America. The
President speaks plainly in regard to
the wrong and folly of such a move
ment, and declares, in terms not to be
m%isconstrued, that no efforts will be
left untried to prevent this unlawful
expedition. .s, .arrr
This proclamation will. of itself serve
to defeat the designs of the fllibusters.
When the British and other vessels of
wal in the Gulf and Central American
waters discover that these "emigrants,"
as they call themselves, and outlawed
by our Government, they will bring
them to in a hurry, and, as we have re-
marked before, Mr.. Walker may yet be
tried in London or Paris for piracy
In case of his arrest he can have no hope
of protection from the United States
ae has renounced his allegiance to our
government, and has no claim to its ia
vor.
The course pursued by the President
has tended materially to remove the
prejudice which existed in the Central
American Governments against the pow
Ter and reople of the United States
Already we have assurances that Costa
RIGA, Venezuela and Hopduras are look
ing to us as their natural protector, and
are cutting loose from their entangle-
merts with European powers. Nlcara-
qua has also forgotten a great part of
her senseless prejudice, and this last
movement of the President to protect
her from unlawful invasion will un-
doubtedly cause her to us in our true
.lirht.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11
- al a recon meetinr off the Id

n AT a recent meeting of the De-
mocracy of Bourbon county, Kentucky,
held on the 10th, at Paris. it was
among other things resolved:
That James B. Clay u representa-
tive in the popular branch of Congress
has won u warmest approval and we
are prepared to unite in his re election
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

nA The Anti Lecompton majority
in New York, as indicated in the Con
gressional elections, is over 10000.
rn- Giddings is in St. Louis. The
Democrat has him posted for a lecture
there this evening on "the laws which
govern us"
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

Rg Charles Mcdowell, an intemper-
ate man, about 80 years of age, commit
ted suicide at Malvern, Ohio, on Tues
day last, by shooting himself through
the head. Ia
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

naA- 1t is stated that in compliance
with the urgent representations of Sec
rotary Cass, a number of the national
ships will be recalled from distant for
eign service to strengthen the Home
Squadron, with reference to our Mexi-
can relations. ..,.- 80.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

H@ The Democracy of Minnesots
have a majority of three on joint ballot.
which will enable them to elect a Scna-
tor in place ofGeneral Shields, whose
time expires in March next. The Gen
cral will probably be returned.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

SO The Tribune gives returns (par-
tly estimated) from the entire State of
New York, showing a pluality for Nor
Gan of over 1000.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

Das- Liquor prosecutions are lively
at Xenia. Out of twelve liquor sellers
tried, eleven were convicted and COM
mitted to iail.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

B The Detroit Free Press of the
7th inst. gives reported and estimated
returns from the Fourth Congressional
District in Michigan. Its figures show
a majority of three hundred and sixty
six for DAVIS, Democrat. 1t states,
however, that it will be several days be-
fore the result will be definitely known.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

ss- The Louisville Democrat says
the amount of tobacco chewed in the
Circuit Court Room in a day, during the
Criminal term, is estimated at twenty
five pounds
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

Ga MIR Ten Brock is being beaten
so constantly in the races in England
that 1.-The New York Express urges him
to bring his horses home. or at least not
20 enter them as American horses, out
Of regard for the honor and reputation
of the country.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

QUEER TAsTR.-A son of Hon.. A. 6,
Talbot. NJ. c., of Kentucky, has made
his debut in the ring as clown. The
family is one of the p~roudest and veal
thiest families in Kentucky. s-i
Exchange Paper.
We do not see anything particularly
queer in this. Members of Congress
play the clown in the National ring at
Washington and why may not their sons
emulate them in the saw dust iaeir-
Gle?
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11
The New House OF Represents
tiycS. -- Sc 80


1t is conceded THAT the Democrats
have elected the following members of
the next House of Representatives
Ohio, - f-. gil. lLeg G
Indiana, $50 .... 3
Pennsylvania, 3
New York, 4
Illinois, IS
.-.t ..,t -
Total, 81
To this we may add California two,
and Oregon one, making twenty-four.
There is a chance for one in Michigan,
and possibly some in other States. We
have not included in the above list HEX
MAN and SCHwARTZ, of Pennsylvania;
ADRIAN, of New Jersey; CLARK, HAS
KINs and REYNOLDS, of New York, who
clll themselves Democrats, but who
where voted for and elected by the Flu
sion Opposition. There are ninety mem
bers from the slave States. or these it
may be safely estimated the Democrats
will elect eighty two. The next House,
therefore, would stand upon these cal
culations:
Democrats. JOG
Southern Americans, s
independent Democrats, 6
Republicans, ll6
The Republicans and their allies will
pretty certainly have the control of the
next House.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

/. pg~ \ Pennsylvania paper says,
there were one hundred and fifty appli-
cants for the scat on the Supreme
Bench, made vacant by the resignation
of Hon. VIM. 4. Porter.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

na- New Jersey has followed in the
wake of New, York, and has succumbed
to the force of fusion.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11
asa The Opposition are rel.

Ra The Opposition are rejoicing
over the defeat and disasterso f the Dem
ocratie party. They have their day just
now; and if office is all they want, their
prospects, we grant, are more fattering
than they were one year ago. But if
the object is to advance any of their po-
doctrines and purposes, they have
cause to rejoice.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

sG~The Democracy have carried Del
aware, a small State; but still her soil
tary representative may perhaps, have
the casting vote upon e presidential
question in the House. question up
on which the vote of Delaware is equal
to that of New York.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

sGY~ The State of Georgia has over
twelve hundred miles of Railroad built,
and what is more extraordinary, paid
for; which yield to the. stockholders
more than an average of seven per cent.
in yearly dividends. Two hundred
miles of additional roads are to be ad-
ded during the coming season.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

nsA The Rochester Union says the
bills of the country banks in New York
are worth more in the market than spc-
cie-and are boarded up while specie is
paid out. 81
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

the Register over the imputed declara-
ton of Judge Tanney that "negroes
possess no rights that white men are
bound to respect" The Black Repub-
licnn Supreme Court, of the Black Re-
publican State of Michigan, have gone
much farther than aver that imputed
declaration.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11
The Vote OF Ohio.

We give below the footing up of the
official vote FIR State officers, and the
majorities
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

Martins majority, 21,S1,
Average Republican majority 2O,96,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-01-07

among the pablo archives 81 the country
without contradiction or reply, or be must
spend the time which oagh; 10 be devoted
TO the public service in controversies with
subordinate officers who .l.ll Jisapproye o.
the President policy. Wills, duty, there.
fore. forbias me to enter a controversial Dis.
cussion with YOU on the various topics EN-
bodied i'll your argument il is proper that
| should make remark upon a single
point.
You state that the President has changed
his policy In regard 10 Kansas, and why
this allegation? Simply because the Con
yention vi Kansas have. in the exercise OF
the rights belonging 10 them, decided that
they would not submit the whole constltu-
ton 10 the people although they had sub
mitted the mos, important and dangerous
question OF slavery. which threatened 10 con
yulse the Union, and was alone prominent
with the majority OF the people throughout
the States. He had not treated the subject
as a nunity Under these circumstances |,
was his imperative duty, and In conformity
with instructions, to iaAe care that fair
election be held or this question, aud ihas
give peace TO The Union. II he acted in
any other manner. merely because he pre-,
terred the submission OF the constitution
originally to the people, his responsibility
would have been OF the grayest character
He neither intended or did express the
opinion that the convention was bound 10
submit any portion Of the Constitution 10
the people except the question OF slavery,
much less that that portion would be invalid
without such submission. Had he enter
tanned such an opinion /; would have bsen
in opposition TO the numerous prccedcntS
which have occurred since the adoption Of
the Federal Constitution by the several
States
The question of slavery was the allah.
sorbiny question and you were sent 20 Kan
sas with the full confidence of the Presi,
dent to carry out the princip pies 81 the Kan
sas-Nebraska act, with tie question o!
whether Kansas was TO be- free OF slave state.
You were not to intericre--you were to
secure TO the people Of Kansas free and
fair election to decide the question ior them.
selves. Tie President was therefore happy
10 learn from your dispatches to this depart
ment Of July 18th last, that il all your
speeches You had RETAINED from expressing
any opinion as 10 whether il should be free
or slave State.
am instructed 10 inform you that your
resignation Of the governorsAip o! Kansas
has been accepted.
am, sir your obedient servant
l.Ewis CAS-.
To RoB'T. J. WALKEE.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-01-07

exercise all his Official power and all his per-
Sonal in'iuencc 10 secure 10 the people Of
Kansas the right to decide, fully and indie
pentiensly. upon the adoption Of their own
institutions. Although my authority Us
Acting Governor is wholly independent Of
his. and cannot comm, him in any way for
my acts, conceive that in taking the re-
sponsible step Of calling YOU together and
making the Recommendations now submitted,
| am bat following 10 its logical conclusion
his whole policy in all (which have here
toiorp cordially concnrred.
That yonr labers may h. directed to the
attainment of only good ends, that u benign
Providence may preside over your del'bera-
tons, and give you wisdom and moderation
and iorbearance. such u shall be approprial,
and efficient 10 allay the excitement and
dispel the dangers which surround this dis
tr.ctod community is the earnest hope arI
prayer with which ! commit to you tn,
grave iu,eres, upon which you are called Ia
act. FRsn. l., STANTON.