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Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1859-01-06
Gardiner. Maine, juno ae. 1s5,

Gardiner, Maine, June 90. 1855.
PROF. o. j. wOOD-Dear Sir: l have used
two bottles of Profe ssor Woods Hair Restora-
tive, and can truly say it is the greatest dis
cevery of the age for restoring and changing
the hair. Before using it ] was q man of sew
enty. My hair has now attained its original
c DIOR. ~ can recommend it to this world
witnoot the lsast fear as my case was one of
the w,rst kind. Yours Respectfully,
DANIEL N. MURPHY.
O.. J.. WOOD & CO. ,Proprietors. 812 Broad
way, New York lin the great N. Y. Wire Rail-
ing ESta b~Iishment, J and ia Market Street, st.
Louis. Mo. And sold b, all good druggists.
Sep. 8, 1855
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1859-01-06
Hickory Grove. ST. Charles Co., NO.. Nov. 1873,

Hickory Grove, ST. Charles Co., Mo-, Nov. 1885
PROF. o. J. WOoD-Dear Sir: Some time
las summer we were induced to use some OF
your Hair Restorative, and it's effects were SO
wonderful. we feel it our duty to you and the
afflicted. to report it.
Our little sons head for some time had been
perfectly covered with sores and some called
it scaId head. The hair almost entirely came
Off consequences, when q friend. seeing his
surerfugs, ndr Sod us TO use your Restorative,
we did so with little hope of success, but, to our
applications removed the disease entirely, and
a new and luxurie1t crop of HAIR soon started
out, and we can now say that our boy. has as
healthy a scalp and AS luxurient 1,vp Of hair
as any other child. We oan therefore, and do
hereby recommend youf Restorative. asa per-
feet remedy for all diseases of the cealp and
hair We are, yours respectfully,
GEORGE W. HIGGINHOTHAM,
SARAH A. HIGGINBOTHAM.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1859-01-06
B AKE RY.

THE undersigned having in their employ,an
Experienced Baker. are now we'll prepared
to furnish in large and small quantities. upon
short notice, CAKES, TARTS, BRIDAL
CAKES. and CRACKERS. of every description.
~ Those in the country who deal in this
line, will find it to their advantage to give us
a call.
March Is. 1853. MITCHELL 6 GOULD.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1859-01-06
DIR. CURVELWELL

@ ~ M a ~ 90
A MEDICAL ESSAY ON A NEW. CERTAIN
AND RADICAL CURE OF SPERMATOR-
RHGA, &C., WlTHOUTTHE USEOF
INTERNAL MEDICINES. CAU-
IRRITATION, OR ANY Me-
CHANICAL APPLIANCES.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1859-01-06
DYSPEPSIA AND FITS
iDR o. PHELPS BROWN.
THOMPSON a

Attorneys and Counsellors at Law,
WILLpracticein Prebleand I'd '~oiningcoun.
w ties. Allbusines sentrustedto their care
will meet with prompt attention. Office on Bar.
ronStreet Observation-Disclosures
Eaton Ohio.
Feb .S.IS15
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1859-01-06
Change! Change i!

THE undersigned having bought out the
L GROCERY and BAKERY, formerly owned
by Messrs. LANIUs i BLOOMFIELD. would mo
respectfully inform the citizens of Eaton. a
surrounding country, that it is their intent
to keep constantly on hand a large, well-sele
ed stocl. nf
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1859-01-06
THE MIGHTY HEINGAL
WORLD KNOWN AND WORLD TRIEI
oINTMEI

The free admissions ofall Nations, as wellas
the verdict of the leading Hospitals ofthe Old
as well as the New w orld, sta mp thi powerful
remedIalA Agent asthe greatest healingprepa-
ration ever made known to suffering man. Its
PENETRATIvE QUALITIES are more than MARVEL
Lous, through the external ~orifces ofthe skin,
invisible to the naked eye, it reac hes the seat
of the internal disease; and in all external af-
fectionsits anti inHa mmatory end healing vir-
tues surpa ssanything else on record apdis Ma
lures great ally
ErysiPelaS and Salt RheUm
Aretwo ofthe most common and virulent dis
ordersprevalent on this contin ent, to these the
Ointment is especially anita g%onistic its "MoDUs
oPERASDI" is first to eradicate the venom and
then completethe cure.
Bad Legs, Old Sores. and Ulcers.
Ca scs of many years standing that have peril
naciously refused to yield to any other remedy
treatment, have invariable succuu:bcdto a
ew applications o!this pow erful unguent.
l;ruPiIOnS ON the Skin.
Arisingfrom a bad state of the blood orchron-
ic disease are eradicatcd, and q clear and
transparent urfac e regained by the restorative
action OF this Ointment. 1t surpa sses many of
the cosmetic and other toilet appliances in Its
power to dispel ia she's and other di shgurements
Piles and FistuIa.
Every form and feature of thes sc preyalentapd
stubborn disorders is era dictated locally anden-
tirely by the use of this emoiicnt: warm fomen :
tations should precedeit it's application. Itsheal-
ing QualltleS Will Dc lOuuu 10 De thorough anu
invarIable.
Both the Ointment and the Pills should be
used IN the foUoWing cases:
Bunions, Mercurial Eruptions. Swelled Glands.
Burns, Piles. Sore Legs, Stiff Joints.
Chapped Hands, Rheumatism, Sore Breasts
Sprains, letter, Chilblains, ~Ringworm, Ulcer,
Fistuln, Salt Rheum, Sore Threats, Gout
VcuereaiSores. Scalds, Sores of all kinds
Wounds of Ill kinds, Lumba go, Skin Diseases
~ CAUTIONi-Nons are genuine unless
the words "Hollotcay. Nc1c York and London"
are disccernable as a Water-mGrk in every leaf
of the book of directions around each p or
box; the same nay be plainly seen by holding
the lief to the light. A handsome reward will
be given to any one rendering such Information
rs may lead to the detection of any partyor par
ties couuterfeitIng the medicines or vending
the same. knowing them 20 be spurious.
Sold at the Manufactures of Professor
HoLLowAY,S 50 Maiden Lane, New York, and Pa
Strand, London, by all respectable Druggists
and Dealers in Medicine throughout the United
States and the civilized world, in pots,at2 .!
cents, 6s1@ cents, and 81 each.
~ There is a considerable saving by taking
the larger sizes.
N. B.-Direetionsfor the guidance ofpatient
in every disorder are affixed to each pot.
July s, 1S5S.-ly
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1859-01-06
Dover N. H., Feb. 9, 1867.

Dover n. H., Feb. 9, 1867.
PROF. o.. j. WOOD & CO.-Gents: With
in q few day $ we have received so many orders
and calls for Prof. D.. J. Woods HAIR Restora-
tive, that to day we were compelled to send to
Boston for a quantity, (the six dozen you for
wtrded all being Sold while we might order a
quantity from you. Every bottle zoe har e sold
seems to haze produced three or four ne10 Gus
toners, and the appreciation, and patronage it
receives from the most substantial and worthy
citizens ofo vicinity, fully convince us that
it is A MOST VALUABLE PREPARATION.
size. and one dozen 81 size; and believe us
yours very respectfully,
(Signcd) DANIEL LATHROP & CO.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1859-01-06
The Ohio Statesman.

Will be printed Daily, Tri Weekly
and Weekly 1t will contain a regular
report Of the Proceedings ofthc Legis-
~lature, and a condensation of tho De-
bates. 1t will also furnish the daily
tolsgraphic. report of the proceedings of
Congress, besides the LATEST general
news from all parts of the world and
the most ample commercial and inan-
cial intelligence from the leading mar
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1859-01-06
THE
GREAT EBAUTIFIER
30 long unsuccessfuIIy sought,
FOUND AT LAST!
,ToREs PERMANENTLY

EoR 1T RESTORES PERMANENTLY
JIG Gray Hair to its original color, covers lux
urien,ly the bald head; removes all dandruff,
itching and s~crofula, scald head and all erup-
lions; makes the hair soft, healthy and glossy;
and will Preseve it to any imaginable age re-
moves. as if by magic. all blotches &c. from the
face, and cure all neuralgia and nervous head
ache. See circular aud the following.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1859-01-06

Iu.yDtcht utIcovs an
Post Master, Members of the Legis-
lature, Editors, and the friends of the
Statesman generally, are requested to
act as Agents in procuring subscribers.
It is very desirable that the lists be
forwarded early, in order to enable us
to prepare Materials for the additional
issue. '
Write the names of Subscribers and
Post Offices plainly. Address,
SMITH & MILLER, Publishers.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1859-01-06
THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF DEATH

is considered by the most distinguished Ply
sicians, 10 be worms among children IL Is
scarcely necessary, therefore,, to put moihels
on their guard against This insidiou S complaint
or 10 recommend them to take prompt steps to
remove il by the use of The only true remedy
KEMPS PASTlLLES, presented IN such q
pa latable form, that childrentaSe them eagerly
without cooking. Sold by D. II. LANMAN
& KEMP, SO Water Street. New York, and
by all druggists, al 25 cents per bottle.
For sale by BR0OKINS & SON.
AnriI &. Isl 7=lY.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1859-01-06
Piles and FisfuIa.

Every form and feature of these prevalentapd
stubborn disorders is era Dictated locally anden-
tireIy by the use of this emo!ient: warm fOmen :
tations should its application. Its heal
ing qualities will be found to be thorough and
invarIable.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1859-01-06
DYSPEPSIA.
RYLIOUS DISORDERS.

The proper quantum and right condition o
the bile is of nome Nous importance 10 th'
health of the human frame, this ANrI-BILIou:
medicine expels The hide n seeds of the con
plant, and renders all the huids and sec:e
lions pure md fluent, cleansing and resusi
Iatinc The vital functions Of the body.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1859-01-06

The testimony of Nations is unanimously
borne 10 the health giving virtues OF his no.
BILE remedy, and certificates in every living
Is nguage bear witness TO the UNDENIABLENEs
of their INTRINSIS WORTH.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1859-01-06
Erysipeins and Salt Rhcun

Arisingfrom a bad state 1.-THE blood orchron-
ic disease are eradicatcd, and q clear and
transparent urface regained by the restorative
action OF this Ointment. 1t Surpa sses many OF
the cosmetic and other toilet appliances in Its
power to dispel ra shes and other di sfgurements
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-07

TfrmoLpr SroRrmEN AGAINST THE WouLp.--
IIcnccfortb, We hope nobody will be unhind
enough to doubt any remarkable shots which may
DO chroncled Ivy our Humboldt nelghbors Tho
indiscrlmnato slaughter of $4,000 snipe by
hunter at the Bay, last summer, has not boon
forgotten by our readers. Now the Northern
Cai3orHiaa gives the following result of goose
hunt, In that section:
A gontouian during Il cunning excursion
shot goose. The bird was only wing broken,
and the eympathlzing sportsman took II home,
where, after proper care and attention, II wa
domcsticatcd, and became-to use the bomely
but honest language Of our informnnt--one Of tho
family. After short time the wing Of the goose
became healed, and our friend took him along, on
one Of his sporting expeditions. lie had been
quite unsuccessful, the birds being scarce on that
occasion, and turned sadly homeward, when no
missed his companion the goose. He looked up
wards, and behcld In the distance flock ap-
preaching, his own goosb leading the way, and
the rest Of the flock following; as they neared
the sportsman, be fred, aud gathered eighty in
the double discharge
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-07

Az INTERESTING CEREMoNY.-The Bulletin
gives the following account of the dedication OF
the new Odd Fellows Hall, in San Francisco, on
the 26th ult.
After proclamation by the Grand Marshal of
the object of the invocation, the Grand Master
made q short address on the subject. lie was
followed by the chaplain in an appropriate pray
or. Psalm CXNII, tras glad rheR they sad unto
me- let as 90 into he house of the L0rd, was then
read by the Chaplain, each alternate verse being
responded to aloud by the brethren. The Assem-
blage then sang an ode, beginning
Brethren of our friendly order
Honor here asserts her sway
The committee in charge of the building and
hall then advanced and delivered possession of
the keys to the officers of the Grand Lodge in
attendance The president of the Hall Associa-
ton stepped forward to the chair OF the Grand
Master, holding seven lunches of keys and pre-
sentcd the same to him, and requested that the
hall be set apart and dedicated to the use and
purpose of odd Fellowship. This he did on be
half of the following lodges: California Lodge,
No l San Francisco Lodge, No. ,; Harmony
Lodge, No. IS YerbN Buena Lodge, No, lai
Templar Lodge, No II Magnolia Lodge, No.
20 and Bay City Lodge, No. II, Of the l. q. o.
f., under the jurisdiction OF The Grand Lodge OF
California.
The Grand Master, IN name ana ON hehall ol
the |. O. O. t., accepted the keys, aud thcrcupon
the hcralds proceeded with the ceremony OF dcd-
ication. On presenting themselves before the
Grand Master, they received from him (llrst her
aid y goblet of pure water Second heralu) q
vase Of fresh flowers third hcrald,) cup tlled
with wheat. They then took their stations around
the altar in the center of the hail. on which,
rested the Holy Bible and the charters OF the
Lodges.
First hcrald-In the name Of Friendship as
pure, refreshing and life giving as this water,
(sprinklng it, dedicate this hall to the practice
of that cnnohing virtue, which, uniting men as
brethren, teaches them to sustain that relation
at all times, each in his turn helping aud helped,
blessing and blessed.
Second hcrald--ln the name Of Love, which,
like these flowers (strcwing them) fills the com
mon air with fragrance and bcautitles all ON
which it falls dedicate this hall TO the practice
of that highest virtue, which is in itself the full
nlment of the law, teaching Us to visit Che widow
and the fatherless in their arletion, to bind Ut
the broken heart and let the oppressed go free.
Third herald (Scattering whcat,) In the name
Of Truth, which, like the grain sown broadcast on
the earth, springs up an hundred fold, for futur,
use and blessing dedicate this hall To the prac
/ tcs of that most cnnobling virtue which lies
the foundation Of all virtues, and which, dcyoi,
Of guile and hypocrisy, teaches rs sincerity an,
plain dealing in all our communications aud ear
nestncss in the inculcation OF whatever is goo,
and true.
After each herald the Grand Master and Gran,
Chaplain respectively uttered pious ejaculation
appropriate TO the moment, to which the brethren
responded, :" So may IL be I"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-07

NonILfTY or AMERICAN SiHoRs.--As q French
frgatc at Monlevdco, recently. was returning
tho salute OF an American national vessel, one Of
the Punners had an arm blown off, As soon as
the fact was made known, q subscription was
started on board the American squadron, which
produced among ten ships, the very handsome
sum Of 81 400. 1t was sent to the sufferer, and
the French Admiral, in acknowledging its receipt
said there were no bounds to the generosity Of
the American sailOrv
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-07

GGN. EsrILL.-from the Morning Cah; The
impartial historian Of our State will find 1t i'm
possible to write her annals without mentioning
his name, and in doing so the most charitable
commentary, both for his sake and for that OF
California, he could utter, would be wish that
he had never dwelt upon her soil.'
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-07

siEar-A spicy little eastern exchange gots
of the following:
Women require more sleep than mon, and far
mers less than those engaged in any other occu
patton. Editors, reporters printers and telegraph
operators need no sleep at all. Lawyers can
sleep as much as they choose, as they will thus
be kept out Of mischief Clergymen are allowed
10 sleep twenty.four hours, and to put their par
sh TO sleep once u week.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-07

DAxGgRocs KIsslNG.--A man in Southvew.
Ct, has lost several cattle by their licking the
paint from a newly painted barn. Wedon'l know
what sort OF paint the ladies use, but we hope
there Is no peril IN kissing thcm, although we do
none Of IL.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-07

'MArcuEs,' said the widow Dusenberry to old
Mr.. Snodgrass, that's a likely story why don't
you make match yourself2 know what you
came for cried the cXasperated old virgin, AZ she
backed the bachelor into corner, you We como
here to kiss me almost to death but you shan't
without you're the strongest, and the Lord knows
you are
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-07
Gbc Griinitp Sournak.
CALVIN B. MCDONALD, Editor.
WEAVERVILLE, CALI,
Saturday Morning, May =, 1889.

From SALT LAEE.-The overland mail arrived
ut Genoa, Carson Valley, on the 9th ult. Hos
mer's train from San Francisco, arrived at Salt
Lake Oh the 10th. Eleven men were found frozen
to death between South Pass and the city. All
along the route the stftned corpses of the daring
but unfortunate wayfarcr tell story of dcsoa
tion and death. At Needle Rock, the body of Il
Cherokee Indian, was found almost devourcd by
wolves A man named Russell was ten days in
the snow between Big Mountain and Wcbbcr
Creek. When he crawled into the station, his
legs were mortified and almost ready to fall off.
He fingered day or two and died Judge Cra-
dlehaugh left for Genoa on the lst of May. Troops
are to be stationed there. The South Platte has
spread almost over the bluff in places. First
class stages and fresh stock are to be pit on the
route this spring
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-07

TIE BED.--
o bed O bed delicious bed
That heaven upon earth 10 the weary head
But place that to name would be llbred,
TO the head with n waltefnl trouble
'Tis held by such different lease
To one q place Of comfort and peace,
All stuffed with the down Of sInbble geese,
TO another with only the stubble
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-07

Nor OVER MODEST, The Washington state,
alludes to a rather unusual scene which occurred
in the gallery of the House of Representatives
on Saturday last. A gentleman in one Of the
front seats accompanied by lady, was noticed
to keep his arm around her neck, and II was only
when polite note was addressed to him by the
doorkecpcr, stating that hupging in the House
was contrary to the rules thereof, that he took
away his arm.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-07

ODD Fellows ANNIvERsARY-Tbc 2Gth ult,
was day of general rejoicing on the Pacific
coast No festal event ever attracted such gene
Americans In almost every city, town and mi
ming camp in the State, the day was properly
Observed 1t is commendabe to see men thus
throw aside the petty sriies of every day life,
and as one common brotherhood nobly working
for common good.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-07

RErURNED TO THEIR HouE-Tho Northern
Californian says
Mr.. Pardec, whose house was burnt by the In
dians during the late campaign, intends return
Ing, with his family to the ranch. The locality
is no longer deemed unsafe those Indians who
were not captured, have deserted that section or
are hidden in the Businesses Of Redwood noun
tain ; and the presence Of detachment Of regu-
lars soon to he dispatched to the mountains as
scouting party, will add to their security.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-07

DEATn OF GEN EsTlLL.-Gen James Estill, who
has long been known as prominent politician OF
this State, died at his residence in San Francisco,
last week. He cmigrated to this State from Mis-
souri, in 1850, and has occupied several prominent
positions here. A San Francisco paper, in sum
ming up an obituary notice of him, says: "lle
was u keen, sbrewd aud farsceing politician, al
He never relinquished any chance to accomplish
his ends, and was generally successful. As man,
he was generous, allable in manner, and true to
his friends. As a politician he was tyrannical
when in power, and INSCRIPTIONS in the accom-
pishment of his purpose"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-07

FIRE IN YREEA.-Wc are indebted to Henry
G. Kccfcr, operator Mt this place. for the following
dispatch, received on Sunday morning: fire
broke out last night, about twenty minutes past
eleven o'clock, in this city. 1t originated in a
adjoining buildings being of light material, the
fire spread rapidly, Loss estimated at about
$4,000. The principal sufferers are f. l. King
$4,000; II. Campct, 81, 900 Baird & Co., $500 ;
All Sing, $500. Station and engine houses also
destroyed, with 500 feet of hose. bell and other
fixtures valued at $500 How the fire originated
is not known, but is supposed to have been the
work of an incendiory. The lircmcn worked until
o'clock this morning, and were all jolly tight
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-07

Matrimonial EQUALITY Woman was made ol
a rio out Of the side OF Adam not made ont OIL
bis head, 10 top him--nor out Of his feet, to he
trampled upon by hm-buI one Of the side, to be
equal with him under his arm to be protected !
and near his heart, to be beloVcd.--Matheo HearB
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-07

A Cur ~ THE IIousE.-Some right-ibnklng
author says A home without girl in it, Is only
half blessed II Is an orchard without blossoms,
and q spring without song A house full Of
CONS Is like Lebanon with IT, cedars bat daugh-
tors bv tn nrcside are like the roses Of Sharon.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-07

SEMoUs CHARGEs,-From the report Of the
ings of late Lieut. Gov. Walkup, IL would seem
that that gentleman has been behaving very bad
ly. Here are the charges
LIST. That he volunteered to act ds warden Of
the State prison, aud aitcrward charged S22,30O
for services.
I'd. That he received $1,000, which he denied,
the voucher having been mslaid.
Sd. That the reported purchase Of provisions
was never made
lth. That an officer gambled Off money belong
ing to the State,
9th. That the prison vouchers do not represent
money actually paid,
9th. That Walkup was In the habit Of dancing
with male and female cOnvicts, taking them from
the prison to house near by for the purpose.
TnE DooM or THE WoRLD.-The North British
Review, dscoursng on the doom Of the world,
says:
what this change Is to lac we dare not oven
conjecture, but we sec in the heavens themselves
some destructive elements, and some indication
of their power. The fragments of broken plan
cts, the descent Of uctcorc stones upon the globe
the wheeling comets welding their loose mate
rial at the solar surface the volcanic oruptions
In our satelites-the appearance Of new stars
and the disappearance Of others are all l0rcshad
Ows OF that impending cOnvulslOn TO which the
system of the world is doomed. Thus placed on
planet which Is to be burned up, and under the
heavens which are to pass away thus residing az
II were, upon the cemeteries and dwellings, upon
the mausoleums Of former worlds, let us learn the
lesson Of humility and wisdom, II we have not
already been taught In the school Of reV0lation.N
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-07

POETRY AND PnosE.-'Ghe Louisville Journal,
lately, contains string Of verses, addressed to
George ID, Prentice In the concluding stanza,
the fair writer inquiries whether be will not come
to her when balmy sleep has wrapt her spirit
in dream OF bliss and holy angels arc watch.
ing her, and press upon her lips, "a sweet kiss
Prentice says; We emphdticaiy aHswy, zoe uW p
Prentice is a notorously naughty fellow, or he
wouldn't make such promise
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-07

SCARCE Unhooped ladies, pure and undelled
christians, dsinterestcd friends, common honesty,
sound potatoes, irstrate butter aud rich printers