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Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18
N1y15oWar.

The forces of the United States are
now in3olved in kostilfties with the Ma
vajo Indians, andfrom some OF the LET
tiers we lave lately seea, ne are efopnF
lon thai lhe Or isbeiHsconduefod q
tHe mos brula manner. In a late rad
eryforaJ INTO thsN avajec ounfrg q large
number of their sheep were taken. and
slaughtered. Moreover some few pris-
oners were taken and some of them we're
handed over to the Indians, who accom-
panied our troops, to be dealt with, and
they were shot in cold blood. The ex-
tract below is from a letter in the Wash
ington Union, and we must say that it
will take all the writer's efforts and more
TOO to give any direction but n to
public sentiment, if battles with focks
of sheep and bloody massacres of pris-
oners continue = uyivo1 oil - se@ eli
This war is going to be NO child's
play. These Indians, as / stated in my
last letter, are. numerous, brave, aud
wealthy. They are a1l-weilmounted and
armed The country is, mountainous
and difficult to travel. Every hiding
| place and ambush is known to the Indi
ans, while the country is comparative
ira ~incogniita to rs. They have all thu
advantages in being the attacked, w
move in columns, they in numbers, AM
in a manner to suit themselves. TIL
war will be protected and costly. ant
from the peculiar circumstances origi
nating it, matte of discussion and inju
ry in the States. Hence, l deem il
proper hereto refer to its inception, an,
if possible assist in giving the proper di
~rection to public sentiment"
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18

In Montgomery county, Ohio,
the Opposition have elected their entire
county ticket, with the exception of
Whiskey Inspector. For a number Of
years tile Democrats have elected their
candidate to that Office, no matter how
strongly the county went against them.
The people Of that county are are post
ed-they know who are the best judges
of Whisky i-Kansas CHicf:
What a pity the editor of the "Chiq"'
is not a resident of that county, He
has every necessary qualification for an
excellent "whiskey Inspector Tell
us, Sol, has that bud matured YETI
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18

Observation-Disclosures Clemens, the
person whom Governor Wise's son shto
in a duel, and whose lie has been de
SPARED of, has, during the last week,
exhibited such an improvement, that
his friends are now confident of his re-
covery, and hopeful even of the repair
of his injured limb. a.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18

Rac Gov. Packer has issued his pro
elamation announcing the 9 ection Of
John NJ. Read as Judge ofthe Supreme
Court of Pennsylvania, for fifteen years
from the frat Monday of December next.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18

pea- Mrs. LYDIA Studley. a woman
sixty-five years of age, has been con-
victed in Rhode Island of the murder of
her husband by the administration Of
poison, and. sentenced to the State pri-
sen. for life. l.sza:t pe5., ,5asH a.isaa
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18

Hs- Gov. Denver, late Governor of
Kansas, resumed his position as tom.
missioner of Indian Affairs, on the 9Th.
Mr., C. f. Mix, who has fulfilled the
of the Office temporarily, will
take the position formerly held by him
that of Chief Clerk. g. as~ - h@s.' ego
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18

rA- Our readers who delight in cpl
curean delicacies, will find at the new
Oyster Depot of our friend P. CAvAGNA,
No. 81 Fifth street, Cincinnati, the
finest bivalves in the Western market.
Receiving Daily by Express from the
Oyster repositories of the South and
East, the best qualities, he will fill or,
ders upon the best terms and his Oys-
tiers are the largest and latest in the
market PETER is himself "a brick
and ON friends who call at his estab-
glishment will find him always right and
on hand to accommodate. Give him a
call. !. u IL - linn
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18
a singular vote

At the late election in Massachusetts,
the town of South DenYs.s- voted as fol-
lows for Governor. sdv ~, iirs- I
Banks, Republican '''H ..rsa4 44
Beach, Democrst r71 T-HsH'' Is. 44
Lawrance, American IN Fessrr 444
That town was very impartial in its
favors, and was determined that no par
ty should have cause to complain of it.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18

- Er Utah correspondence states that
the leading men sanguinely expect the
admission of the Territory into the
Union as a State during the next ses-
sion of Congress for 1852, They
claim a population of one hundred thou
sand. gs- 4g; ..r4-.a.ti- -E-... u.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18

GUMS NEW DOMESTIC PHYSICIAN
OR HOME Book. OF HEALTH.-The
Agent, who is at present engaged in
.canvassing Eaton for this work, left a
copy of it upon our table, and on exam
ination of its pages, consider it a volume
such as every family should have on
hand for consultation and reference. 1t
contains near 1000 pages, gotten up in
good style, and written in a plain, fam
iliar, style. W. most cheerfully recon-
mend it to the heads of families. The
price is very low considering the amount
of information which may be obtained
from it. Subscribe for it when the
agent comes around.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18

pL The Governor of Pennsylvania
has ordered a special election in the
Berks district, on the Both November.
to fill the vacancy occasioned by the
resignation of Clancy Jones. .oIl -.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18
q. The Wabash Western Railroa,

ID Ma The Wabash Western Railroad
safe at Fort Wayne. Ind, was opened
with false keys, on Thursday night: and
$40, 600 stolen. Five thousand new
bills of the Frontier Bank, Illinois; the
balance of other Banks in Illinois aud
Wisconsin. No clue 70 tho robbers.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18
Tho Future OF she Democratic
II LII --..tl .PnrtY. L--Esr- tI.Hft1 2

1t is now evidentthat the democratic
elements which prevailed in u rahks,
in the Northern States for the last year,
and whichzcould not fail to operate dis;
astroGsly TO us at the late elections, will
have the effect of coheiliating views on
an Isolated and now obsolete ISSUE aud
making the democratic pIrty of the
Union which always acts upon principle,
a tower of strength in 1850. Let wise
counsel prevaiIiin Congress, and all act
in unison upon the great measures i6f
the Democratic party, and We Shall soufi
see hundreds and th5usandsitfo to the
Democratic standard, who feel that il is
the great CONSERVATION of th0ir rights
the party thatuncver has been sectional
lied, and has for it's object The greatest
good to the greatest number The Flu
sion party. made up of al the isms Of
the country, without any fixed Princi-
pie, save the equality ofthe negro with
1.-THE White, look forward to an open rup.
fture between Senator Douglas and his
friends in Congress With the sAdmiini-
stration. We don't Bgiieve any such
thing We believe that Senator Doug:
las will harmonize with the Adniinistfa
ton Upon every democratic measure,
and that we shall see the advent of a
state ofthings bgfor, next 4th' ofM arch
which will open bright for 4 succession
of democratic victories as we'll in the
North as in the South The skies arc
already BrightehfngA29sz-26 LIi - ~
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18

pT You may wish to get . wife with.
a failing, but what if the lady, after
you find her, happens to, be in want of
husband of the same character : : 5s5,
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18
naA Thanksgiving day will ibc, cb-

a n@A Thanksgiving day wilt bc, cb-
served this year as follows-By Name
Now Hampshire; Massachusetts,, Rhode
Island Conneeticut, Mississippi, Mary
land, Michigan, Ohio. Indiana, and Illi
nois, on the 18th of November, and by
New York, New jersey and Pennsyl!
yania, on the 18th. ,.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18

so, Look I ron THEM.--Tho noto- D
rieus thieves. named Andrew L. sKOs+ii
burg and Jackson Funk, broke jha ale
GAINESVILLE, on Friday night lastis These Il
birds4are suppasedsto haze struck out /
for Southern Ohio where they may
stand, some chance among the vast null q
.titude infesting thisyregionasrbT eAt D.,
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18

seA.; See advertis ement headed dis
solution" The present Proprietor has
on hand, and is constantly receiving,
fresh Family Groceries, of the bcs:
qualities. Give him a call. -'.i" bel
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18

A srRASGE Mo&srER.!---A singular
ldokihsg, monster Of the deep was caught
by a boatman IN North River last Fri.
day. with a .boat.hook.' 1t was four ,felt
in length and Weighed twenty-five
pounds, It's head was similar 10 shape
to the rha1ofa-man's 4. hat. the body re-
seuIbfins the body of a Goldfish On
the top of tie head, about six inehes
from The snout, were two eyes as large
as a cent, while Just beyond were two
small horns; surrounded at the base ty
long hair. The mouth OF the monster,
set arodntrd with Sharp teeth, was of suf-
fcicnt cal . ity to takc+in the head Of
child SIX q eigsh, years old, an ies great
tongue seemed to be covered With, little
prickfes.. 1t had no giils, and the only
breathing aPerturss were two holes in
tic shout On each side were txo great
fms, NwlIfc .,ptrolrfuding from, the belly
were two hands with Eve fingers, and
almost as 4 human hand. In its mouth
we're found Six or eight small fish
We guess Che critter IS snakei +
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18
amusement. and instruction-to the mem.

Jul O8CufOuS u . UCbAOu W tue uGm-
bers thereof, especially the children.
W. might lengthen this article t. an
infinite extent and in every sentence
furnish reasons cogent for pursuing the
We have suggested, but that
would be Unnecessary where every one
mustbe already convinsed oftheir duty.
We cannot, however, Close this article
without reminding those who know
themselves indebted to US for subscrip-
ton, Job Work and Advertising, that
we are much in need of the "phunds"
at present to help -defray some of the
expenses We have incurred in getting
new Type, &c, and that it would be
much of a favor if they would call in
and square off," or remit to US the
amount due through the Post Of6ce.-
We have also made considerable addi-
ton to our Job cffce, and are better
prepared than aver to do all kinds of
Job Work, and solicit our friends to
send in their orders for Bills, Posters,
Circulars, &c, but especially, for each
one to get US a aeU subscriber to the
Democrat" and WI shall ever be your
aef Much obliged servant, eEi
L. G. GOULD. ?
TO the Readers OF tho Democrat.
From the above, it must be apparent
to avery sane mind that new arrange
mcnts have been effected in the Edito-
rial department of the Democrat, and as
"two heads are better than one" it may
be reasonably expected that the Demo
;erat will be q much better paper than
heretofore. Weado not expect to WELD
"a diamond pen dipped in living light"
nor a grey goose quill piucked from the
wing of tho bird, of Joye, but by PEN
pasteland scissors, especially the latter,
furnish y weekly budget which will
prove acceptable to U readers. 1t is
useless to make a great flourish of trum-
pets and large promises which may new
er be fulfilled, but we pledge our best
efforts to the interest. of the columns of
the Democrat, and Hatter ourself that
we shall be able to- please the most fas-
tidious literary epicure. Having had
some experience as a caterer for the
public taste in the capacity of an Editor,
We may not be accused of rashness when
We promise a carefully selected Miscel-
lany, Gems of Poetry, Wit, etc, .inter-
spersed with editorial notices of passing
~evrens, gotten up in modern style. Be
ing . person of few words and not given
TO much speaking, We say unto all the
Democrats of Preble county, and every
body else, fork US over seventy five
cents for six months subscription, and
if you don't like US at the end Of that
time, d~iscontinue, but we beg of you, do
not pass sentence upon is without a
hearing, ror Judgment until after we
have had a fair trial ri ~.
.E Trusting that We may be able to meet
the most e1travagant expectations sof
our readers, and have :he pleasure of
adding to our subscription list, hundreds
Of new subscribers, We make, our best
bow, aud remain av ga>Il .t9tE 80
Faithful ly your servant, o. as.
az --~e q 10 CHAS. NJ. GOULD
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18

THECosMoPoLITAN ART JOURNAL
This is one ofthe very best of our e1-
changes. For the exceedingly moder-
ate sun of two dollars per annum, We
have a splendidly gotten up periodical,
heavily freighted with literary treasures
of a high order, and embellishcd with
steel engravings of exquisite design and
finish, together with numerous appro-
pirate suggestions of art, not only in
painting and sculpture, but in the minor
touches of life, SO as altogether to make
it one of the most fascinating publica.
tions of the day. The engraving of
'4Cleopatra applying the Asp in the
number before us is alone worth" the
price of the book. The association, of
which this excellent periodical is the
organ, is doing a good work for the age
in which We livc.o t-:t--t 1Im.
Published quarterly at 548 Broad
way, New York, by the Cosmopolitan
Art Association, at so centsa number,
or 50 a year.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18

~ While visiting some of u de-
linquent subscribers in Butler county,
we met our friend WEBSTER, of the
Hamilton Telegraph, rusticating ut the
Travellers Repose," at Lesourdville,
kept by mine host, DAYTON LUMMIs.-
We suppose .'Jeems'' went there to es-
cape, for a while, the cry ofi'more copy
so we won't blow ! .a0iti r.Tr- r,f 81.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18
MeIhodIssm IN the UHEted gfKE1s.


In the Northern connection of the
Methodist E. P.aChurch there are forty
seven annual conferences, of which
nineteen viz:-NsN Yoak East, North
Ind Una, Providence, Nest Virginia,
New England, New YSFk, Kansas and
.Nebraskps, Troy Pittsbdrg, Erie, Ohio,
East Genesee, Iowa, Cincinnati, Rock
River, Michigan, Detroit, South East
ern Indiana, and North Ohio, have q
net increase of membership of nearly
$4,000 during the year. If the other
twenty-eight conferences yet to report,
show the same average, in increase this
year will be, ilithe Northern Division
alone, about 170. 900. The Methodist
E. P. Church, South, has twenty-three
annual conferences, and the other minor
branches of Mcthodism, scattered over
tho United States, being brought into
calculation; is fair to assume that the
increase of the present year will largely
exceed 200, 900 communicates. What
an astonishing exhibition of efficiency
is here shown in the working of that
mighty system devised by that great
an / good man of the last century, John
Wesley. 4Iia -r,ls.-s- tot
LONG EvENINos.-The summer worb
is done; the harvest has been gathered
the busy days of toll are to be succeeded
by the season which a benefcient crea
tor seem to have designed for the rein
vigoration of the prolific earth, and th'
mcptal Improvement of his creatures
From the autumual to the vernal clui
nox, the long evenings suggest and af
ford the proper opportunity for rest
recreation and instruction. And tn
family newspaper, the school teacher
and the popular lecturer, ares perhaps
equally important in subscribing thes'
varied purposes. The newspaper viii
keep the reader in practical relation
with, the progress of the world, andsth
doings of his fellow beings afoundhiu
the school-teacher will make him bette
acquainted with the books of the pre-.
ent and the lore Of the past, while tn
lecturer will introduce,him to the NOR
intricate problems of art and %scicncs
and the more familiar details of the ad
vancing PHILOSOPHERS, in their numeron
applications to the varied purposes c
human life 81. a~ .ae .s.ti4a 90.
ns- The Democracy sam two mem
Der $ of Congress in Michigan and on
in WISCONSIN. Judge; Larrabce, bec
Billinghurst in the Third District {
Wisconsin handsomely. Potter is re
elected by two thousand majority
Next time. some other ma with "mor
brains than mnscle wilItake a1taar wit
John Potter!" Michigan and Visor
sin have done exceedingly well. On
more. rally and the Democracy will cal
ry both those States- d 49,.
E" - = . 8 .
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18

BALLooNrAseENsIoS.-It is said that
,Profa Steiner, the champion balloonist. I
will make. an ascension at Nrnia! O f
neztaMonday: The citizens have alson
ready made the necessary arrangemeatsnE
Ito Secure the novelty. aari ss7.fjash 90
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18

FatRLsACciden

/, We are palmetto inform our readers
of fatal accident to Mr.. = ames McGrue,
Mail Agent ON the road between Gin
cinnati and Logansport, at Richmond,
Ind, on Thursday evening oflast week.
He was in the act of passing over the
track between two cars when they were
suddenly backed together, crushing him
in such a manner that he died on the
following day. He was from Cincinnati,
aud leaves n wife and two or three small
Ichildren to mourn his sudden and pain
full death.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18

Can q mans pocket BE empty
when he's got something j. il? Yes
when he has a big hole in it, - I.
n- Capt.4E. w. Paul. of St. zLouissbi
the best pistol shot in the world, died p
on the 21st ult. IGfy g. 55i biuods j.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18

nA- Brother HILL, of the Springfield
Press, must have a %grovelling BLACKBOARD
for a competitor, if VI may judge from
the editorials in his paper. Before the
editor of the Press allows himself to be
dragged into that personal warfare, of
which he speaks. We would remind him
of the, old adage, that "no man can fight
a sweep and not get BACKED"
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18
LThe@Next eomwresa

There are yet eighty two members of
the next Congress te-be elected, by the
States of Alabama, Connecticut, Ken
lucky Louisiana Maryland, Mississippi,
Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Vir-
giaia, North arolfaa. Georgia and New
Hampshire. These States are now rop-
resented BY eighty two Democrats, and
twenty opposition members. Ifthe cleo
tons to be held in them should result
at the last Congressional elections did,
the Opposition would have a majority
of twenty in the next Congress. But if,
on the other hand, the South should re-
pudiate Rep~ublicahism, and stand by
The National Democratic party the chan
ces still are, the Democrats will have
the next tlouse Representatives 80
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18
80 We return our thanks to O

~ ASNulh wa AohA ~ oul
brethren of the Press for the very fiat
tering notices they have taken of US in
the change We have made from the
''ButIer County Democrat to that Of
the "FnrebLe County Democrat" We as
sure them hat their kind wishes for
our success politically and pecuniariy
are received with feelings better felt
than expressed, and are treasured up in
our heart as so many green spota in
this great desert through which we IRE
so hastily travelling. We hope we
shall not be charged with egotism, in
giving place to the following, from the
Dayton Daily Empire. We may, at
some future issue, publish all the fiat
tcring notices the Press have bestowed
upon US, but for. the present the fol-
lowing will suffice: sill "'' 10
"Mr. Chas. NJ. Gould, of the Butler
County Democrat, to his pa
suspend the publication of his paper in
Middletown. He does not complain Of
the want of support, but says he can
better his condition elsewhere, and pro-
poses to do SO. The motto of the DEM
ocrat is. We go where Democratic
Principles point the way" In pursu-
ance of this, he will remove his Office to
Eaton, Preble county, and unite with
his brother, Mr.. L.. G. Gould, in the
nublication of the Eaton Democrat
We sincerely desire he may meet with
the success he deserves. The citizens
of Middletown have doubtless made a
mistake in not offering Mr.. G. suficien,
inducement to remain there. What
they have lost will probably be realized
by the citizens of Eaton in the union
of the papers, necessarily bringing to-
gether a talent which will rebound to
the interest of the place in more ways
than one.p
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18

rek. The annual income of Elias
Howe, Jr., of Cambridge the first iD-i
vcntor of a SeWtng Machine, cannot be
less than $1,000, 600 oper an naM.J 81 All
this is from manufactures using in some
form brother, ths9work Of his ainyen+
tive brain. 5.T ~ ID Afa t9sHBs oH1 a
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18

4 DG~ The Senior Editor is sick AIDED,
and We, the newly enstalled Junior.
have charge of the Editorial department
this week, which, perhaps, will account
for the sxPeriorIy Of this number of the
HDemocrat.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-18
sar The Register man has built a,

s6- The Register man has built an
saAnti, A administration Pyramid" in
which he has inserted, the States of In
diana and Minnesota, both of which
havergone Democratic. Hasn't he heard
from these States yet?o Tn 1850 that
Pyramid will be knocked higher than a
kite 7'|" oh" "U- 100