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The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-12-06
y PREBEE COUNTY, HIOsTHURSDAY, DECEMBER g. 1860

gan to taunt he with her shame,
using words Of the most insulting
character This joined to the in
digpation she already experienced
toward him, so excited her that in
a moment Of the most ungoycna-
bic fury, shc snatchcd a sharp knife
from the table, and plunged it into
his bosom. lie gave two loud
shricks, and then, with a gurgling
sound in his throat, expired. These
were the noises which the doctor
had heard while passing the house.
When LenorG heard his knock at
the door the same desperation
which had prompted her to COM
nit the fearful deed, enabled her
Ito compose her features and pre-
serve the calm exterior which had
50 deceived the doctor. She had
also taken off her skirt which was
spotted with blood, and substituted
a dressing gown in its place ere
she answered the summons at the
door.
When the physician had depart
ed, she proceeded to drag the body
up into the garrct, which task she
was nearly all night in accomplish
ing. Then she washed the blood
from the stairs and the floor until
not 4 trace Of murder was left
For the first few weeks after com
hitting the crime her rcmore was
terrible. Not a single night passc(
that she did not behold the corps,
of Harold standing at her bedside
This latter part of the confession
accounted for the terrible monom
ania or hallucinatiou uudcr whicl
her child laborcd. She requisite,
that the doctor would take charg
of her boy, and it was while listen
ing to the sincere assurance Of tn
latter that her request should b
, complied with, that The youu
5 mother expired.
The doctor faithfully futile
$ his promise, taking charge Of littl
\ Harry, and treating him rs we'll a
he did the other members of hi
=, family. His mothers fearful hi:
/, tory has never been revealed I
G him, but he is still haunted at ii
tcrvals Of every nine and ten day
c by the CHASTITY vision of his mu,
dcrcl lathcr.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-12-06
selected Poetry.
Afar From Thee.
Afat from Ihee ! the m9rning break.

Afaf from thee the morning breaks,
But morning brings no JOY to mGi
Alas my spirit only wakes ...,..,, ..
To know that l am far from thee. r
In dreams Tsow thy'blessed face, .f-.
And thou vert nesting to my breast;
In dreams ! felt thy fond embrace,
d, And to my own thy heart wos'pressGd'
Afstfrorn tEeel IT'S. solitude, z 9e7Alt
Though slaiIiag crowds s5odndmVBel |.
The Kind the beautiful the good '''''
For I can only think ofthec;
Of,hce, the kindest loyeliest, best,
Ny catlicst and my only one;
Without thee | ami all unbest,
And wholly blest with thee alone.
Aior from thee the words of praise
Ny listless cars UNDECIDED greet;
What sweetest seemed in other days,
Without thee, seems no longer sweet;
The dearest JOY fame can bcstow,
Isir thy moiatened eye to see,
And in thy checks unusual glow,
Thou deem st me not unworthy thee.
Afar from thee! The night is come,
But slumbers from my pillow fee;
l cannot rest so far from homo,
And my hearts home i, love, with thee
! knce before the throne Of prayer.
And then know that thou art nigh;
For God, who seeth everywhere,
Bends OH US both his watchful eve.
Together in his loved embrace,
No distance can our hearts divide;
Forgotten quite, the mediate space,
l Ikncel thy kncciing from beside;
Ny Tranquil frame then sinks TO sleep,
But scars the spirit far and free
Oh welcome be nights slumbcr deep,
For then in dreams | am with thee
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-12-06
A Receip Worth One Thousand Dol
lars.

We are indebted to an exchange
paper for the following recipe.
which it is claimed, is worth the
above sum ofmoney, and give it
publicity for the benefit of house
wives in general, and our lady read
ers in particular:
Take one pound sal soda. and a
half pound Of unslacked lime, put
them in a gallon ofwatcr, and boil
twenty minutes; let it stand till
cool and put it in stone Jug or
jar. Soak your dirty clothes over
night, or until they are well wet
through, then wiring them out, and
rub on plenty Of soap; and to one
boiler Of clothes well covered with
water, add a teaspoonful of the
washing fluid. Boil halfan hour.
then wash them thorougly through
one Suds, and rinse we'll with water
and your clothes will look better
than the old way Of washing twice
before boiling. This is an invalu-
able recipe, and | do want every
poor women to try it-I think with
a patent wash tub to do the little
rubbing, the washerwoman might
take the last book and compose her.
selfon the lounge, and let the
washing do itself. The woman
that can keep a secret has known
this year or two, but her husband
told Il whilo on an olrction tonr.N
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-12-06
A Revolutionary Incident.

In the time of the Revolutionary
| War, there We're block houses at
intervals along the mohawk River,
constructed of logs, to which the
inhabitance rcsorted for safety from
attacks from the Indians and To-
RIGS. On one occasion all the men
except one were absent from the
block house, near the present vii
lagc Of Fort Plain, having gone on
a Tory hunting expedition. In
their absence there suddenly ap-
pcarcd party Of Tories and In
dians, who proceeded to attack the
garrison ofblock houses, which con-
sisted of women and children and
one man. After short time the
man was shot through the port hole
leaving the defence wholly to the
woman. The attacking party now
proceeded to dig under the logs
and thus gain an entrance. What
to do the women did not know. Al
last one thought Of II swarm of bees
which were kcptin the block house
They were carefully brought to an
openingin the side of the house.
and sundenly thrown out upon the
party whoever digging. Madden
ed by such rough usage, the little
insects fell upon the Tories and In
dians, and stung them so badly
that they were obliged to raise the
siege. SO much for woman's pres
cncc of mind.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-12-06
Getting out of a scrape.


Two Yankees were strolling IN
the woods without any arms in
their possession, and observing
bear ascending a tree with his
claws claspcd around the trunk, one
of them ran forward and caught
the bears paws, one in each hand.
lie instantly called out to his com
rade jonathan, say, 60 home
and bring Inc something as fast a.
you can, till | kill the varmint.-
Mind, don't stay, for I'm in a fix
Jonathan ran OFT as fast as no could
but was an exceedingly long time
in returning, Durng the intervaf
the bear made several attempts to
bite the hand Of him who held
him. At length jonathan came
back. "Iiallo, Jonathan, what the
duce has kept you!' Jonathan re-
piled, swell, Ill tell you-when l
was at home, breakfast was about
ready, and | guessed it would be as
well to wait for it," Here, now,
Jonathan" said his companion,
come and hold it, and III kill the
critter in a ,jify." Jonathan seized
the bears paws, and held the ami.
NAL while the other could kill it.
"WclI, Jonathan, have you got hold
of lim!@ Il guess ! have" he re-
piled. Very well, hold him fast ;
| guess I'll 20 to dinner,'
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-12-06

Ha5- Twenty-Five thousand one
hundred and tifty-six copies Of the
Bible were sold in Constantinople
in the year 1859, being more than
double the sales of the preceding
year.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-12-06

ral.. An editor in the western part
Of Michigan is in a bad fix. lie
dunned a subscriber for his sub
scription, he refused to pay, and
threatened to fog the editor if he
stonpcd the naper.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-12-06

ma. THERE'S a touching beauty
in the radiant of Il girl lust cross
ing the limits of youth and COM
mcnaing her journey through tic
checkered space Of womanhood,-
1t is all dew-sparlllc and morning
glory to her ardent buoyant ,p'i',
as she presses forward cXuldng in
blisslull anticipations. But tie
withering heat Of the conAi,. Of
life crecps on the dew drops cX-
hale: the garlands of hope. shattcr-
ed and dead, strew the path, aud
too often, Gre noontide, the brow
and sweet smile are exchanged for
the weary look Of one longing for
the evening rest, the twilight, the
night.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-12-06

u.s. Among the curiosities lately
added to the museum, is a Aea's
bladder, containing the souls Of
four misers, and the fortunes Of -
printers. 1t is nearly half full!
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-12-06

pta. Not long since a couple Of
young folks called on ESQUIRE f.,
and, after considerable hesitation,
requested to be united in the holy
bands Of matrimony, which request
the Squire at once performed. The
bride from the latenes8 Of the hour
and the peculiar nature Of the call,
thought some explanation neccssa-
ry, and so very inuocontIy remark
ed We came from Columbia coun-
ty to attend the fair but finding the
tayerns all full, and no place for
Alex. to sleep, we concluded to get
married, 50 he could sleep with
me! Such q wife as that is worth
having.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-12-06

SAn editor says: On our out
side will be found some fine sug-
gcstions for raising peaches. We
suppose that on his inside may be
found the peaches themsclf.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-12-06

MS. De Tocqueville said: "Thc
man who seeks freedom for any
thing but freedoms self, is made to
be a slave" "A noble sentiment for
our youth to consider, j -
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-12-06

HD Wendill Phillips says that
the ',specter hand of John Brown
lifted Abraham Lincoln to the
Presidency" And that "John
Brown was behind the curtain at
Chicago when Lincoln stepped out
in 'front.'
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-12-06

Rsy'lt is said that about dozen
Northencrs, who have been resi-
ding at Savannah, Georgia, have
been compelled to leave, and have
arrived at New York. They were
suspected Of Abolition proclivities,
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-12-06
DaT Accounts from the South n

France state that the vintage i.
abundant, but that q large portion
of the wine is Of inferior quality,
and will be used for distiIlati IN, 30
that there will be more brandy
made this year than last.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-12-06

na-George Washington's fate
(according TO "irtemus Ward'')
was not to hev any public man of
the present day resemble him to
any alarming extent. -...
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-12-06
MI Arkansas and Texas arc m

HI- NINdIIaI3 dIIU cNaS arc th0
only two Southern States which
have doubled their population
within the last ten years. Statis-
tics show that all the South-wcs-
ern States have made steady though
somewhat slow progress within the
last decade.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-12-06

ua-A young girl gen rally loses
her freshness by mingIfng with
fashionable society, as a bright
stream docs by lmihgling with the
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-12-06
PERRET & M0NESMITH,
Livery Stable.
EATON, ONO.

NXTE are at all times prepared to accom-
wv modate the public with Horses, CARR
ages, &C., on the usual terms,
We have new and extensive stock OF Bug
gies, and Carriages with the largest and best
lot Of Livery Horses ever kept in Eaton
Give us cali and learn our ability to furnish
Accommodations. [Sept 20, so. ly
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-12-06
WILLIAM ENGLE,
Fashionable Tailor,

ITAs rc-opened shop on Baron Street
over w. c. CampbclIs Book Store,
where he is prepared to make anything IN his
line in the latest and most qpprored style,
Thankful for past favors, he respectfully
solicits of his old friends and patrons a con
tinuancc of their custom. nAs Repairing
and cutting done on short notice
Eaton, August 23, 1860.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-12-06

Again do l beg your pardon,
madame, for having thus disturbed
YOU" replied the physician, "but ]
am positive that | heard the noise.
AS you have said, however, you
may have uttered it unknowingly
in your sleep, but you will excuse
me for saying that it sounded like
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-03-01
Lamoille County Temperance Convention.

Lamoille County Convention, to nominate a
candidate for County Commissioner, in pursu-
ance of the call for Temperance Convention,
met at tie Town Hall in Hydepark lat 10 o'clock
A. NJ, Feb. 25th, 1860, and was organized by
the choice of Hon, THOMAS GLEED, President 4;
L. D. Hunton and L. S. Small, Esqrs., Vice
Presidents, and M. W. Terril, Secretary.
On motion of Hon. E. N. Bennett, voted to
direct the delegates from the several towns to
meet in caucus, and select committee of three
to nominate candidate for County Commits
sioner.
On motion of II. W. Robinson, ESQ, voted to
raise committee Of three to be appointed by
the Chair, to report list of resolutions to the
Convention.
The Chair appointed Hon. S. S. Pike, Hon.
E. N. Bennett and John Robinson, ESQ.,, said
Committee.
Voted to adjourn till 2 clock, P. n
AFTERNOON.
The Convention was called to order by the
President.
The Committee on Nomination reported the
name of Emery Town, Esq, Of Stowe, to the
Convention, as a cadidate. On motion of S. S.
Pike the report was accepted, and on motion of
j. 7. Allen, the report was adopted.
The Committee on Resolutions reported the
following
ResOlUed, That the present Prohibitory Law
of this State has, in its workings had saluta.
~ influence for the cause of temperance, and
wherever it has been enforced, it has met the
highest expectations of its friends.
ResOlUed, That as no enactment has the in
herent power to enforce itself, the present Lii
quor Law, like all others, needs all the influ-
ence of its friends to give it life and vitality by
O strict enforcement of the same.
Resolved, That the course taken by NJ W.
Terrill, Esq, in his official duties, as County
Commissioner, meets our warm approval.
On motion of B. N. Hyde, Esq, voted to ac-
cept the first Resolution, and adopted on motion
of H. W. Robinson, Esq.
Hon. E. N. Bennett moved to adopt the
other two Resolutions. Opposed by E. E, Al
len, who spoke in opposition to the course of
MIR. Terrill, and favored by Hon. E. N. Bennett
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-03-01
Annexation of Cuba and British Americs

In the House of Representatives on Thursday,
Mr.. Taylor, Of Louisiana, introduced bill
providing for the acquisition of Cuba by negotia-
tiation, and for its subsequent incorporation
into the Union. Mr.. Maynard, of Tennessee,
being more moderate in his demands, introduced
resolution in favor of unrestricted personal
and commercial intercourse between the two
countries. Mr.. Farnsworth, of Illinois, moved
for an inquiry into the prOpriety of acquiring
the British North American provinces. Be.
tween these various movements our country
must be destined to experience a wonderful
expansion in the direction of the tropics or the
North pole, if not both. The southern scale is
to be weighed down by Cuba, with the other
West Indian Islands, as soon as it may suit our
convenience the northern end by Canada,
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland,
British Columbia, with Greenland thrown into
the bargain if the others should prove too light.
| On the whole, we are inclined to favor Mr..
Farnsworth's project The commerce of the
lakes is fully as important as that of the Gulf
of Mexico, Upper Canada comes in between
New York and Michigan like the point of a
wedge, which, if only struck with sufficient
force, might divide the Union. Its shores ap.
proach within furlong of our own, while
Cuba is fifty miles off Besides, Great Britain
is slightly more powerful than Spain, especially
since the latter has become so deeply involved
In foreign warfare. Surely our southern neigh
bors are too generous to take advantage of her
present complications. Like Brazil, she is
bound to us by the same peculiar institutions,
to say nothing of her liberality towards the
African slave traders. For decency sake, let us
not talk of harassing that most Christian and
politically orthodox of states at present. Rather
against England. In case Of success in this
direction we could not only open up new regions
for the extension OF slavery, but recapture fifty
or one hundred thousand negroes, worth one
thousand dollars per head since experiencing
the baleful effects of freedom.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-03-01

COUNTY COMMISSIONER. learn from the
Repository that the rumsellers of Montpelier"
have nominated Mr.. H. g. Kent, of Mlddlesex,
for County Commissioner. From the Vermont
Patriot we learn that the efficient and popular
Postmaster at Waterbury has been nominated
for that Office. Mr. Scagel has been Post-M Mas
ter at Waterbury for the greater part of the
time for the last twenty years, and is, as far as
we know, one of the most honorable and reli-
able of Temperance men in the County, and
had he been nominated by the regular Conven-
ton, we should, with our present knowledge,
have supported him just as heartily as we shall
Mr.. Newcomb. But he was not nominated by
the Temperance Convention, and Mr.. Newcomb
was, which is sufficient reason to us for sup
porting Mr.. Newcomb Both live in Water
bury, and are both honorable men but all
honorable men will support Mr.. Newcomb, the
candidate of the regular nomination.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-03-01

he may have rendered to the Republican cause
in time past, has in this crisis any right to put
that success at hazard to advance his personal
triumph.
OF course, we, in common, no doubt, with
the great mass of the Republicans of Vermont,
have preference for some man like Seward, or
Chase, or Banks, or Fessenden, who has, from
the start, been identified with the party, has
labored continually to advance its principles,
and has contributed largely to its success
Such candidate would unquestionably com
mand more votes in Vermont than any other.
But unfortuna tely Vermont cannot alone elect
the next President. Pennsylvania, New Jer-
sey, Illinois and Indiana are not quite SO rell-
ably Republican as Vermont, but will, never
thelcss, determine the complexion of the Gov
eminent for the next four years. We lost
them all in 1856, but hope to carry them all in
1860. To do this we need not, and should
not, abandon single principle to which
the party now holds. This point secur-
ed, however, it may become absolutely nee es-
sary to consult the wishes of these States as to
men.
In this view, the expression of the State Con-
vention in Pennsylvania, in favor of Gen. Cam
eron, becomes very significant. 1t is the dec
laration of a State that has voted for nearly,
if not for, every President Of the United States
and as the wish of State that in all probabili-
ty will cast its vote for the successful candidate
next fall, it will merit, at least, very serious
and respectful consideration at Chicago.
But it is much too soon, in our Judgment, to
settle down upon any man as the candidate to
be nominated by the Republicans. The action
of the Disunion Convention to be held at
Charleston may alter the whole aspect of the
field When the Shams shall make their nomi-
nation, and their platform, the battle will very
soon take definite shape, and it will not then
be difficult matter to Diet 9rmine whether we
in Vermont had better pronounce for men, and
so go unyieldingly for some war-worn veteran
who carries the scars of many hard-fought
field, or should yield our first preferences, and
labor for the success of our principles, and the
good of the whole Country
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-03-01
Kansas as it is.
Leavenworth, Kansas, Feb. IL, 1860.

LeaVenW0rth, Kansas, EeD' IL, 1ooV'
DEAR FREEMAN Those who have kept
themselves posted know how to got to Kansas
but for the benefit of those who have not, will
give few directions.
If you desire to come by way Of St. Louis,
take any one of the many routes from the east
or south to that city, and from thence come on,
via. North Missouri R. R., to Hudson, at which
place you will connect with the Hannibal and
St. Joseph R. R., which is now completed to
st. Joseph. 1t is not necessary to 60 down to
st. Louis at all, however, as one may strike the
Mississippi at Hannibal and come directly
through to St. Joseph by that R. R. St. Joseph
is the most western point accessible by railroad.
1t is situated upon the extreme western boun-
Diary of Missouri and is distant only thirty
eight miles from this place, and two daily stages
each way, supply that distance. Whatever
route you come, be sure and supply yourself
with through ticket from your starting point.
1t is vastly cheaper, according to my personal
knowledge. Instance, young fellow bought
ticket at New Albany, Indiana, for which he
paid $24, to St. Joseph. | bought one at Lou
isville through to Leavenworth, for the same
amount Item, saved 81 precisely, and could
have bought ticket carrying the same distance,
in N. Y. City, at the N. Y and Erie R. R. tick
ct office for $l9,75. Yankees who like to drive
good bargain, will please take notice and gov
ern themselves accordingly.
This city has foundation of more than seven
hills, to say nothing about the mud. 1t looks
as if it were built when time and timber were
exceedingly scarce. Spectators lots make
wide gaps all over the city. There are some
good buildings, however, and some very pretty
private residences. From weeks intercourse
with the people I am led to the conclusion that
New York City is quite smart place, but too
far from Leavenworth to be of much account.
The country about the city is very much
broken. Hills rise abruptly and to a great
height From the summit of one of these hills,
back of the city, the view is quite pretty. The
big muddy winds along for great distance,
with its skirts Of timber in full view. The
city, lies spread out at your feet, while quiet
little valleys hemmed in by high hills, may be
seen in every direction.
Paid visit to the land office at Kickapoo,
yesterday. Found the town stupenduous
humbug Twenty empty houses, and less than
bakers dozen inhabited. Land office on a
hill side, and six shantes opposite. Great
Kickapoo Immortal Kickapoo! Where more
voting can be don with the same number of
voters than any where else in the known world !!
Court is in session here now: Judge Petit
presiding. One Of the numerous family of law
yers here told me, confdentially, that " he was
just COMPOUNDED old hog, and he could swear
to it," That sounds like lawyers talk, does it
not? Weather cold, but pleasant. Ground
frozen hard, and not fake of snow to be seen.
Missouri river open to this point, but closed
above. More as find it. Quo.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-03-01

LAKonIE CoUNTY.-As will be seen by refer
Snce to the proceedings in this paper, the peo-
pie of Lamoille County have placed Hon. Eme-
ry Town, Of Stowe, in nomination for County
Commissioner. Mr.. Town is man of cool
judgment and sound common sense, and the
cause will be safe in his hands.
A NEW CAND1DATE-We arc informed that
caucus of radical Temperance men, of Lamoille
County, who were opposed to Mr.. Town, met
last week, and put Mr.. OrlO Cady, of Norris
vile, in nomination for County Commissioner.
Mr. Cady is Justice of the Peace in his town,
and eminently worthy of the honor, and would,
no doubt, make an efficient officer. But with
our present adviCes, the regular nominee is the
most likely to be elected