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

raa. After thu Judicial Convention
adjourned on Thursday last, the Dem
ocracy of this county held a meeting in
the Town Hall, for the purpose of taking
into consideration the nomination of a
County Ticket. Upon due reflection it
was agreed to make no nominations,
but to leave the field open to all who
desire to serve the ''dear people," Mr..
L. G. Abbott was then unanimously
adopted as the Independent candidate
for Auditor, at the coming October elec-
ton, after which the meeting adjourned,
each man resolving to do his duty, his
whole duty, and nothing but his duty,
for his success.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23
TI,e Lud;clal Convention.

The proceedings of the Judicial Con-
%vention which met in Eaton on Thurs
day last, to place in nomination a candi-
date for District Judge, are published
in another column. We are pleased to
announce that perfect harmony govern
ed the actions of the Convention, and
its nomination is now before the people,
in the person Of WI. GILMORE, Esq,
Of this place. Mr.. Gilmore is SO well
known throughout this county and the
District, hat it would be surperfuous
FOR Us to say anything in his favor. Tie
is well qualified for the position, and if
elected, Of which there is scarcely a
doubt, will discharge the duties of the
office with honor to himself and credit
to his constituents.
After the business of the Convention
was disposed of, in answer to loud and
repeated calls, Hon. c.. l.. VALLANDIG-
HAM, who was present, took the stand
and spoke for some time in his usual
clear and eloquent manner He spoke
a short time upon the national politics,
from which he passed to those of the
State; and alluded briefly to the misera-
bic condition of the opposition, and
their efforts to distract and bring the
democratic party upon a level with their
own, by continually harping upon lie
compton," which is dead and buried
He then defined his position on the
Kansas matter, which was the same in
substance as that in his speech made in
Dayton, which we published a few weeks
ago, to wit: THAT Whenever that Ter
Iitory shall present to Congress a Re
publican form of constitution, fra ned
by a convention assembled and acting
under any valid law of her territorial
legislature and submitted to and ratified
by a fair and honest vote of the people,
and shall ask admission under it, she
shall have his vote for immediate admis-
sion," whether she shall have a few
thousand more or less than just ninety
three thousand three hundred and thir-
ty-one." The L%ecompton Constitution
has been submitted to a vote of the peo-
pie of Kansas, and was rejected by that
people, and they are left free to form
and adopt a new one, such as they shall
desire. With this result the Democrat
ic party is satisfied, in it they all corGi-
ally concur. Their great cardinal prin-
ciple of popular sovereignty has been
sustained, as they are determined it ever
shall be. No Democrat is now in favor
of Lecompton, and why? because it has
been rejected by the people i'll the exer-
else of the right of popular sovereignty.
1t is dead, dead, and nobody else but
the Republicans cling to it, and attempt
to force it upon the people. Nj. V,
then took up the contest of last winter
between himself and Campbell, and
showed up the contemptibleness of the
latter to excite sympathy among the vo-
ters of this District. He was often in
terruptcd by cheers as he demolised his
opponents false logic. But as Mr.. Val
landigham is to be among US more dur
ing the campaign, We will pass by his
closing remarks. The democracy we're
never in better spirits, and feel conf
dent that they are marching together to
n olorious victory.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

90 The Democratic party has out
lived every opposing party that ever
rose up in this country, and it is des-
tined TO outlive all the base factions and
coalitions that may be formed against it
hereafter. 1t is the only political par
ty that is now worthy of the confidence
and respect of the people, and it is the
only party that is calculated to develop
the true greatness and glory of the
country.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

THAT day (Dec. 9Th, 1920 they
reached Bellingsgate Point, at the bot
tom of the Bay of Cape Cod, on the
western shore Of Wellacet harbor. The
next morning the company divided;
those On shore found a burial-place,
graves, and four or five deserted wig
vans, but neither people nor any place
inviting q settlement. Before night,
the whole party met by the seaside, and
encamped on land, together near Nam
skeket, or Great Meadow creek. The
next day dec. 8th 1920 they rose at
five; their morning prayers were finish
ed, when as the day dawned, a war
whoop and a flight ofarrows announced
an attack from Indians. They were of
the tribe Of the Nausites, who knew the
English as kidnappers; but the encoun-
ter was without further result. Again
The boats creW gaze thanks to God, and
steer their Jdrh for the distance ofEfeen
leagues"
HsA The above extract we take from
Baucroft's History of the United States,
and give it a place in order that the
public may have another specimen of
the ignorance and stupidity ofthe "smut
machine" fool, who appeared to be won
derfully surprised at the statement our
Local made a few weeks ago, about the
pilgrims first landing at Cape Cod. As
Mr.. Bancroft is still living, We hope this
sapient thing of the Register, will let
him know Of his mistake, and distinctly
inform him that the pilgrims first
landed at ~Plymouth.' Bah!
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

nea- The Boston 4AHas says; "ltis gen
orally supposed that the Atlantic cable
was made entirely in England. Such is
not the case. Very many miles of the
wire were manufactured in Providence
at a factory in the upper portion of the
city. One thousands tons of iron per
day were consumed in the work"
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

Dg-We hope Jul advertising friends
will bear with us a little, we have been
very much hurried this week. Messrs.
Stephens & Co., and c. j. Vanausdal &
Co, have on hand their stocks Of goods,
and ask their friends to call and exam
inc them. Their advertisements shall
appear in our mex issue.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23
Democratic Meetings.

Hon. G, l.. VALLANDIGHAM will ad-
dress the Democracy at the following
times and places:
AT Castine on TUESDAY after
ternoon, Sept. %, and at New Paris in
the evening.
At West Alexandria on WEDNES-
DAY afternoon, Sept. 90, and at Cam
den in the evening.
At Concord on
Everybody is invited to come out anc
hear for themselves.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23
ng- We invite attention to the adj

Bg~ We invite attention to the ad-
vertisement Of DR.. KLINE, published in
paper to-day. The matter ofwhich
it treats is very important, and our New
York correspondent informs US hat he
has known the advertiser for several
years, and that he is in every way wor-
thy of confidence.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

sea- Campbell spoke in Camden on
Monday night last. We asked a Re
publican what kind of a meeting they
had? lie replied, a very good n in
number, but a id poor speech.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23
An Unfor9Mnate Party.
$50 Rcrard fora Constellation

The Republicans as i party are GER
tainly the most unfortunate people in
the world. They had made capital hit
out of Kansas, aud last winter were in
great glee over the immense advantage
they imagined would result from two di-
visions of the Democracy upon the Lee
compton question. 1t was all a delu-
sion. Kansas has gone into liquidation.
1t cannot longer be used. The Repub-
licans are crying out to the people there
to send up another constitution. They
answer: I'VE can't do it this winter.
because our legislature does not meet till
January, and that does not afford US the
necessary time. Besides, our people are
stubbornly bent on attending to their
own affairs, and will resist all efforts to
use them any more" This is very dis
couraging to the HGpuplicanA-very I'm
fortunate!-i is the very nick of time.
What is to be done? Some of the rcpub-
licans propose that the old L~eavenworth
constitution, or, if that will not do, that
Topeka itself shall have a resurrection,
and shall appearat Washington. Why not
give US Topeka? We might then fall back
on the old question of Legitimacy, and
W reanimate the dofunct slavery
question. At all events, let us have
something, and that directly, or the Re
publicans will fairly die out. Poor, un-
Fortunate people! Just now, in the flush
Of health and;in their usual hopeful pros
misses of victory, how terribly have they
falIenl They want a constitution from
Kansas, they want it Immediately, to be
ready for the DecembeEsession of Con-
gross. Who will furnish it. authenticate
it, and endorse it? What a great pity
it is that the Kansas Legislature does
not remain in perpetual session. We
see no remedy for the Republicans short
of this. TIL cir necessities are SO sud
denly precipitated upon them that moth
ing short ofrcady made laws or coutinu-.
ed legislation will answer their purposes
What would they not give for a consti-
tution?- Wash. Union.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

n3~ Our County Fair commenced on
Tuesday last, Have not had time to
attend it yet, but learn that it bids fair
to be the Fair of Preble county. We
shall sneak or it rext week.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

be- The Register has a good deal to
say about the position Of Mr.. Vallan-
digham on the Kansas matter, and ask.
"will the Buchanan men stand this?"-
Why you stupid thing you, don't you
see that every Congressional candidate
in the State of Ohio, Pennsylvania, In
diana, and other States, probably ex-
cept one, is taking the same ground
upon the matter. Even j. II. Hop
kins, the nominee in the Lancaster,
0a.) district, 'old Bucks" home, has
declared himself in favor of the admis-
sion of Kansas whenever she applies
with q Republican constitution, no mat
ter whether she shall have a few thou
sand more or less than ninety-three
thousand? Talk about hcresey! You
had better post yourself before you do
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

GWr The true policy Of a town is tc
support its own business people. True pre-
spcrity can only be secured in this way
If our business men, who pay ourtazes,
pay l~iccn.e, and keep the machinery OF
business moving, are neglected, and pur-
chascs made at other places, or from trav.
cling traders who reside at other places.
we can expect to have q homo mar
ket worth anything. Too many of ont
citizens are in the habit Of buying arti-
c.es of merchandise and mechanism in
the cities which can be obtained fully
as cheap in Eaton. Our mechanics can
not be excelled, and if we you'll pros
per in business and wealth, We should
make it a point to support our own"
and by SO doing give employment to
our people and keep our money in cir
culation at home, Instead OF sending it
abroad to line the Golfers OF city manu-
features.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

RGy- The electoral vote of 1856, con-
sisted of 296 votes. The admission of
Minnesota will increase that number to
three hundred, and should Kansas and
Oregon be admitted the entire vote will
be SOC, requiring n hun 1red and fifty
four for a choice of President. OF three
hundred and six, there will be n hun
dred and twenty from the s~lave-hoIding
States and ono hundred and eighty-six
from non-slavoholding States.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23
The Confidence Gas..e.

An individual representing himself
as Henry Shidcler, and from the cas-
tern part of our county, called enc day
last week at the Warehouse of Messrs.
McCabe & Co., and stated that he had
400 bushels of wheat he wished to sell.
These gentlemen being in that business,
purchased the said wheat and advanced
$4,000, the balance to be paid when
the grain was delivered. He was to cali
in a uAEhort time for some sacks to
put the wheat in. Failing to do so OK
cited the suspicion of the dealers that
all was not right, and upon diligeut in
quiry they found they had been "sold'
themselves, that the persons name was not
Shidcler, and that he had not a grain of
wheat in his possession Mr.. McC.
followed him and overlook him ) miles
west Of town, made him disgorge the i'll
gotten funds, and he is now in Jail
awaiting his trial for the offence.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

BEy- The American and Republican
Convention of New York failed to form
a coalition. Each party nominated a full
State ticket. Edward D. Morgan, ofNew
York, was nominated by the Republi-
cans for Governor, and Lorenzo Bur-
rows, of Orleans, by the Americans.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23

geg~ Mr.. j. CHAMBERS, has now on
hand the most extensive stock of Jew
e!ry, clocks and watches and other
things in his line, ever yet received,
which we are credibly informed he is
offering to the public and cash purchas-
ers at very small profits. Those desi-
ring anything in his line cannot do any
better than to drop in, ascertain his
prices, and purchase.
By Potatoes are said to have been
first planted in New England, in 17l9,
by the Londonderry settlers, who, en-
bracing sixteen families, put their first
crop in the ground in May.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-09-23
Moro Few Arrivals.

Messrs. C. VANAUsDAL & Co., and
OGDEN & Co, have received their fall
stock of Dry Goods, which consists of
every variety of goods for ladies wear,
such as bonncts, ribbons, dress trim
mings and a large stock of fancy silks
and calicocs, and all other kinds ofdress
goods usually found in irst-class estab-
lishments. Give them a call, you who
are in search of cheap goods.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-13
THE NEWS FROM UTAH.

1t will be seen from our telegraphic despatch, that
by advices received from Col. Johnston, dated the
tenth Of March, it understood at Camp Scott that
the Mormons were in expectation Of cutting off tho
supply trains then route from Fort Laramie to the
camp. We are glad to believe, however, that the
enemy are likely to be disappointed in this cacula-
ton. The trains have been sent forward under q
very strong army escort, which was increased in
contemplation of the very contingency now threat
cned. The escort consists of seven regiments, or
about FIVE hundred effective mon; under the COM
mand of Colonel Hoffman, who is known to be an
officer Of prudence, courage, and discretion. The
sspply train is indeed very large one and the es-
cort is encountered by an extra number Of animals
destined for the use of the army already at Camp
Scott The great length Of tho train and the facility
of sampeding the supernumerary animals, may render
it possible for the Mormons to annoy the expedition
very much, and possibly to cause loss Of ami
mails and wagons; but we think there can be little
reason to apprehend any serious loss Of supplies
none to any uneasiness for the safety of the
cynedition t4str
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-13
N n \ : !
LATEST FROM VENEZUELA.

BY the arrival Of the barque Rowena At Philadelphia
important has been received from Venezuela Tho
yte the return Of President Paes to Venezuela At
Caracas great excitement prevailed in consequence Of tho
publicity Of scheme connected by the Minister Of Foreign
Affairs and the foreign diplomats whereby Monagss was
to be saved from the punishment which it was considered
his crimes against the State merted The provisional
government had rcpudated the action Of the Minister
who had retired from Office. special British Minister
had arrived to settle the boundary between the British
possessions and Venezuela convention is 70 be hea
yalentia the 5th July, for the formation Of cc
tuition and to otherwise reconstruct the government
correspondent at guayra says: The country since The
overthrow of the Monagas dynasty is quiet and prosper
Gus; business has already resumed it's wontcd activity
and confidence is perfectly restored Elk President Mona
gas still under the close observance Of the police but
will not he tried until General Paex returns. /"
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-13
A NEW BUFFALO PLATFORM.

The old Buffalo platform is not to be allowed to
rot to pieces. The notable old Erie Emancipation
Society, of which Mr. Fillmore was once bright and
shining light and to which he wrote well-known
port is about to rise, like the Phenix, from it's
ashes. ssF
circular has just been issued from Buffalo to all
parts Of New York calling upon the people to rally
together without distinction of party, without re-
gard to former political associations" in party
to oppose at the polls the principles and policy of
tho administration"
We copy some Of its sentences:
The absolute and unconditional surrender of the ma
ona government into the hands Of the aggressive and
ntocran slave power Of the country by the national ad
minstraon "a excmpiiacd in its attempt TO impose
repulsye constitution upon the people Of Kansas in de-
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-13
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Hon. Mr.. Alexander De Witt has transmitted to the
governor Of Massachusetts, his decnaton of the Office Of
Bank Commissioner to which he had been appointed
NJ p Willis, esq, of Idewild, had sufficiently recov-
cred from his late illness to his daily exercise In
the saddle but the 9TH instant his avorte horse took
fright and threw him, dragging him distance with
his right foot in the strrup He very badly bruised
by the feet of tho running horse, but fortunately
bones broken, and the confinement to his bed will
be but temporary
Mr.. Reed the American commissioner to China, was
at Manila at last advioes He would proceed thence to
Shanghae.
Captain Samuel c. Reed, commander of the celebrated
privateer brig General Armstrong, arrived in this city
Yesterday.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-13

A vErERAN.-A revolutionary hero, named James Nc
Donald, aged Is years, passed through Railway on Fri
day Of last week foot, visiting his friends he Jour
neyed He stopped OF Of the hotels and gave tosyera
gentlemen there assembled brief history Of his life sn
exploits Flo passed through the whole Of the revolution
airy war and also served with Napoleon soldier y
ing present at the battles OF Salamanca and Baiaos y
has 81 years Of age, and he himself, such Is m
vigorous appearance would I've taken for man not mon
than sixty five seventy years old. The sight Of c
Of hisoyes is nearly oerated but he can sec periec
well with the other He is a native of Ireland y
travels altogether foot and stated that be was on D.
way to Boston.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-13
COOLING ROOMS.
[Erom tho Scientific Americana


The warm weather will shortly he here and every one
will be seeking the refreshing influence OF cool and
shady place. whoreunto they retreat from the bax-
ing will give readers few hints concern
ing the cooling of their houses. The first necessity
thorough draught This always be obtained by
opening every door and window In the basement tho top
of every window above, and by throwing each door
wide open but above all be that the trap door 10
the roof Is open and there IL plenty of air from
II down stairs, 30 that, whichever he the direction of
the wind, there will he at least ascending
of air in the house. Another requisite is shade Our
common Stat shutters answer we'll for the windows but
the most cheap and convenient shelter for the roof
is to IL thcky with straw, dried reeds, rush
es. These will resist the influence Of the noon-day
sum- and keep the garnet almost cool the basement
One of the most simple methods and at tho time
cheapest Of arcaly lowering the temperature
the room to wet cloth of any size the larger the bet
tor and suspend it in the place you want cooling let
a room be well ventilated and the temperature will
sink from ten TO twenty degrees in less than half hour
The above hints will be useful to many and last sug
gcstion we will inform the reader that in summer 1t is
we'll to keep solution Of chloride of lime in the house.
and occasionally sprinkle it in the fcquented pars
a. the passages and stairs.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-13

The ''Cmv MouRxrK There Is a genius In this
city, yclept Hatfield, who has earned reputation In
novel manner, which will not greatly him in time
Of need The detectives have his daguercotvpe as we'll
those of of his confrcres He operates inrc-
nously and with marked success in mode OF fnancer-
ing which common thief would hardly have thought
Of ID his won't to attend funerals and 1t che cas-
tomary exhibition Of the CORPSE 10 press TO the se Of The
CONN., therc to mngle his tears with those Of the friends
Of the deceascd- Hence the soviqS Of 'Ehief Mourn
er has come to he his ordinary appeaAion in police cir
cles md other associations where of bis character are
known While honoriug The deceased he keeps an eye
open for the living, did the Fpheslsn widow and y
others come near to take last view. he contsives TO
levc their pockets Of whatever vauabes they may
tain His operations had become exhaustive that il
found necessary by the bereaved to keep their attention
on the alert and the result the detccon of the u
gubrous gentleman of whom we have been writing. He
rs shrcwd financial man, and has been unusually suc-
oessfnl In bis peculiar department Of industry. l.
poa ~ t ~ t..s ~ tsa.,f.fe .sf so
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-13

DgArH tlEN. PgrER SKkx SAITH --Gcn'l Smith died
In Springfield Mass, ON Thursday night last, aged s.
He brother of Gerrt Smith, and bad resided 10
Springfield but about year He was in early life con
nected with the army, and for many years resided ID
Florida and Philadelphia, at which latter place be v@
for time prominently identified with the original Ma
tive American movement He has for several years aa
taken no prominent part in passing events, but has al
ways been deemed earnest aud generous hearted man
His disease complicated affecting both the brain ana
heart and, upon sevel previous occasions had brous
Kim to the verge Of the grave