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The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28
Murderous Assault.
SCRANTON. PEW. Fc

4- E'EI T|.l
AT about ten o'clock on Sunday
morning, as three men, named Geo.
Brennan, Andrew Farrell and Boyle
were passing a street in the city
of Carbonate, they were attacked
by a man named Martin Gibson
The former was instantly killed,
Farrell stabbed, amt Boyle danger
ously injured. The weapon used
was a large bo~wie-knife. No clue
can be as~eertained for the dGed,-
All the parties were said to DO sober
Gibson expressed regret at being
d~efeatedin his purpose of killing al
three. The murderer passed thro'
here yesterday, on his way to the
WilkGsbarre Jail.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28
The President Elect Strapped. "

A friend has permitted us to
make the following extract from a
private letter from Springfield:
"Old Abe expected his wife on
the train that come in just as | left
Springfield, and as the Legislature
had just adjourned for several days,
there was quite a numbcr of men,
bers of both houses assembled at
the depot. In the crowd was a
scedy individual who looked like
lie might do Halicnt service in the
wide-awake business. Attracted
by the mention of Lincoln's Lame
he rushed frantically through the
crowd and planted himself in no
very graceful manner before the
President elect, with the inquiry
as this Mr.. Linkin?" Lincoln
bowed and extended his hand
mighty glad to sec you, old fel,
ler," continued seedy, "Fm a raj
splitter too. Worked hard for yc.
voted for We. Beat EN-, Linkin
Poplar sovr'nty be ID! Yurt
'lectcd, Linken; but I'm hard W
for change just now, can't We lcnc
me a quarter?' and hereupon HI
produced, to use his own express
ion, "a mighty good razor" whicl
he agreed to pawn for security
Lincoln refused to take the razor
: of course, put his hand into hi
pocket to getthe money, but on ex
animation, he too, had no quarter
The seedy individual comprehende'
the crisis of affairs at once, and hi
face assumed the ~brilliancy ola Goa
oil lamp as he exclaimed: "B.,
lingo, Linken, the best of men vii
get short at tines" Senator Ogles
by here volunteered to help til
President out of the scrapc by Civ
ing the fellow a quarter, who start
!; ed for the nearest saloon, %leavin:
the crowd in a roar of laughter"
We have since learned that Die
took the razor.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28
The DUTY On Sugar.

We have already incidentally
stated, on what we believed good
authorities, that the amount Of du
ties paid on sugars imported into
the country, to protect the interest
ofplanters in Louisiana, has avera
ged more than seven millions p q
annum for the lastfyo years, and
during the decade just closed, has
reached the sun oftitty-sevcn mill
ions of dollars. In 1860 the value
of sugar imported was $23,9S1,1O0,
the dttV OH which ga per cent?
amounted to $G,943,4O0. of the
total consumption of sugar in this
country it is estimated that forty
per cent. is the product of Louisia-
ma plantations, the value of which
we need not say, depends largely,
if not altogether, OIL the protection
now enjoyed. Tire capital invested
in the sugar culture is stated by o
New York contemporary at about
thirty millions of dollars, but we
should think the sum considerably
below the mark. During the last
quarter of a century the sugar pro-
duct ofLouisiana must have reach
cd the sum ofsi50,0 600, 900.
We have adverted to this subject
because we see thata an agitation for
the repeal Of the duty on suga, has
been already started by some of our
Republican contemporaries, and in
this movement they will probably
be supported by the free trade De
mocrats of the South. With the
former, we suppose, it is more a
|; question of retaliation for the Sc
, ccssion of the State of Louisiana
than one ofpolitical economy, while
the latter will perhaps base their
action on the general considerations
which render them hostile to the
theory and policy of protection.
five are correctly informed, we
, think that the principle of retalia'
tory legislation under this head has
no place, and, considered in this
light, should receive no support at
q the hands of Congress; for we be-
Iicvc that the sugar planters o.
. Louisiana, taken as q body, have
l had little sharp in bringing abou'
: the secession of their State. 1.-THE
/ repeal of the duty on sugar is there
fore proposed as a measure of pun
ishment, the infiction would un
t happily be visited on the heads o
+ men whose position is rathe
their misfortune than their fault
) and who need no additional en-
t barrassmcnts to convince them o
: the infelicitics and dangers int
which they have been brought b,
agitators having, in many cases
little or no stake in the welfare o
: the National Htclljgeneer.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28

In one of his recent remarkable
speeches, the President elect has
stated that Il majority of the people
voted in favor of the Chicago plat
form. This is not the truth. A
majority of the electoral votes en-
dorse the Chicago resolutions, but
they are in II minority of u million
of voices in the nation. Mr.. Lin
coin must be moro careful in his
statements, or else keep quiet
He is not now stumping the be-
nighted districts of Illinois, or de-
Tending the plunderero of henroost;
he is in a position where the ut
most care, prudence and circum-
spection arc required. The Presi-
dent elect certainly should not en-
dorse partizan tricks which involve
q wilful deviation from the facts in
the case. The figures have been
printed over and over again, and
no man who can read, or procure
some friend to read for him, should
be uniformed as to the popular
vote, which, as we have said, was
against the Chicago platform.-N
Y. Herald.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28

aea. Governor ennison appointed
G. p. Wolcot, Esq, one of the com
missioncrs from Ohio to the Peace
Convention, in place of Hon. J.C'
Wright, deceased. Such an ap-
pointment was to have been eX-
pectcd of "Succcdanem' Dennison
and proves conclusively how much
ho desires n poaceable settlement
of our national troubles. Wolcott
is one of the most rabid, ultra abo-
litionists in Ohio, and a man who
would rather see the Union dis.
solved than a compromise effected
The people of Ohio should remem
Der the efforts of their Chief Mag
istrate is to aid in restoring quiet tc
the country and prosperity to bust
ness. l. ....
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28

who have never injured you, what
would you tell him? we do not
ask what would you do to him,
but what would you tell him? de-
eide this question quickly, and then
stand ready to act.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28
Sister Versus Sweethearts.

The man who never had n sister,
is, at his first entrance into life, far
more the slave of feminine captiva-
tons than he who has been brought
up in a house full Of girls. lie who
has not had sisters has had no eX.
perienccs of the behind-sccne life
of the female world; lie has never
heard one syllable about the plan
and schemes, and devices by which
hearts are shared. lie fancies Mary
stuck that moss rose in her hair in
a moment of childish caprice; that
Kate ran after her little sister and
showed the prettiest Of ankles II
doing it, out of the ~irrcprcssiblt
gaity of her buoyant spirit. In
word, he is one who sees the play
when the house is fully lighted an(
all the actors in their grand COS
tune, has never witnessed n re
hcarsal, and has not the very vague
est suspicion of a prompter. IL
him, therefore, who has only ex
pcrienced the rough companionshil
ofbrothcrs-or worse still, has live,
entirely alone first acquaintance
ship with the young lady world il
such a fascination as no word cal
describe.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28

O McCI.AIN, the world renowned Artist,
-, woald say to all who is DESTROYS to get
a good likeness, to give him a call.
Mac, is prepared to take Pictures in all
kinds Of weather, and Of any size, from the
smallest Docket On Pin, to the life size Plot
ograph. Having been permanently estab-
lished in the city Of Eaton, as an artist, for
several years, and being fully posted in all
tho late styles and improvements, he will
guarantee satisfaction to all who may wish
anything in his line, Copies taken from old
Daguerreotypes, Portrait Paintings, Land
soapes, Residences, &c. He would also in,
form the public that he has greatly reduced
the price of Pictures Of late, therefore none
need 20 without their miniature, when they
can get it complete in o case for the small
sum of fifty cents,
Rooms east OF The Court House, over Do
Groots Saloon,
Jan, II, lsel;] sAML %cLAlN!
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28

ne. Twenty-one States are repre-
scented in the Peace Congress now
being held in Washington City;
and many ofthe most distinguished
mon in the country are sitting as
delegates in it.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28
Murdered His Wife.
! Boston. Monday. Feb. %.

r., s sIt Boston, Monday, Feb. 70. 3.
,9aIn North Bridgewater this morn
ing, a man named OBrien killed
his wife, by cutting her throat, and
'aftcrward attempted, unsuccessful.
to shoot himself. + +'r'
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28

na- A Palmetto flag made its ap-
pearance at Glasgow, Kentucky,
the other day. A correspondent
says it was treated with little re-
spect. A crowd took it in charge,
placed it over u barrel of tar, after
dipping in the same material, and
burned it.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28
B9~ The New York Tribun,

D6~ The New York Tribune
threatens that if certain proposed
amendments to the Constitution are
adopted, with q view to the settle
mcnt of the Slavery question, the
agitation on that subject will be
kept alive as long as the Constitu-
ton endures. Such is the spirit of
radical Republicanism. What hope
for the Union as long as this spirit
is suffered to be rampant and sow
the seeds of disunion in the North ?
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28
Arkansas Election.

MEMPHIS, cd. %.
The returns from Arkansas are
favorable for holding Convention.
Thus far 30 SeccssioMists, 81 Con-
ditional ScccsSionists, and between
Is and 20 Submissionists, are elect
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28

Rar The Fayetteville On. c. OBJ
server says that Fort Caswell has
been recently roinforced-the wife
of the U. S. Sergeant, resident at
the Fort, having given birth to a
pair Of twins.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28

1 would respectfully announce to the pub.
lie that the business will be continued by
myself. peace and Plenty" will continue
to be the motto of the Eagle Hotel, Thank
full for the very liberal patronage with which
we have been, favored, ] hope, by attention
to the wants and comforts Of those who may
favor me with a call to merit the c%ontinu-
ance Of the same. 9''.
PETER SHAFNER,
ILL., IL I'm lac1
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28
John aRnRGE,s ESTATE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the sub
IN scribers have been appointed and quail
flied as Executors of the last will and tesla
ment of John George, late Of Preblc county,
deceased, JOHN II. BONN,
}. II. II. BERNARD.
Jan. II, 1861.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28

Sa'Thc Washington correspond
ent of the New York Times says it
is reported that Secretary Floyd, be-
fore he left Washington, sent home
remittances in specie to the amount
of 1920, 900. This is a doubtful re-
mort.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28


Rd~ A train from Ruse's Point
for Ogdcnsbrrg, last Thursday, got
stuck in q snow bank, and was
compelled to remain there all night
and till the next afternoon, notwith-
standing two locomotives were at
tached to it. There were twenty
five passengers on board who suf-
fered from hunger as we'll as cold.
The latter was intense; and as the
wood ofthetrain had given out, the
fences along the track were stripped
to keep the passengers from treez,
ing. The baggage car was ruma-
ged for something to eat, and some
cheese and a barrel of oysters re-
wardcd the scarchers. A messcn-
ger who was despatched to them
from awaystation was badly frozen
The train was three days making a
trip usually run in about four OF
five hours.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28

pea. If the members of the Ohio
Legislature would consult the in-
terests of their constituents, they
would adjourn and go home.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28
Good Words,

A lady writes "Nobody knows
what is slumbering among the peo-
ple-what political wisdom-until
it is called forth. The very per-
SONS who say the best and noblest
things do not come forth without
they arc called forth, because those
great and noble things are their in
most feelings and seem to them
selves too simple and what every
body must think-fiXed truths
Freedom feeds on the universal
heart and mind, and not on the
genius of here and there one re-
markable person or great scholar,
The American statesman is the
good honest citizen, who does his
daily work, and loves his wife and
children, and knows that every 9TH
err man has the same duties ant
rights as himself"
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28
Fort SMITH, Feb. Is

Returns from ten counties in
Southern Arkansas show a majority
for a Convention and Secession
candidates. 1t is conceded that the
majority for a Convention will be
between 1000 and 5000.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28
Dissolution Of Partnership.

tNToTICE is hereby given, that the CO.
~ partnership heretofore existing between
Jacob Winters and Peter Shafner, was this
day dissolved by mutual consent, The books
and accounts of the old firm will be settled
by Jacob Winters, at the old stand:
JACOB WINTERS.
PETER SHAFNER. a..
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28

&C., Large quantities of Cotton
are now being shipped from Mem
phis, Tenn, to Europe, via Charles
ton,
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28
II. COZ HERMAN
JAS. b. WELSH.

The Drug-busincss will be continued at
the Old stand, by d. C%otterman. All persons
knowing themselves to be- indebted to Cot
tcrman & Welsh, must nm up and &c IL
the same. ". 7. lIubbcll, still in the en-
plov of ID. Cottcrman.
Fator, Feb. %, lS6l.-w3.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28
CARPENTERSTOOLS,
NOTICE.

NJ office, is hereby given that the under.
~ signed has been duly appointed and
qualified as, Administrators of the. Estate of
Anna NJ. Shafcr late Of Prcblc County Ohio
deceased. PHILIP SHAFER.
DIV
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28
Dissolution.

NNHE Partnership of Cottcrman & We'sh,
l. in the Drug business, was, this day, dis
solved bv mutual consent.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28

The resolutions If the Democrat
ic State Convention of Connecticut
declare that the present condition
of the country is owing to the Sec
tional spirit of a great Northern
party, denying the equality ofrights
that the doctrine of coercion, in
stead of Cancellation, is pernicious
and should be resisted as tending
to civil war and destructive of the
moral and commercial interests Of
the people, that the Crittenden
Compromise, or something like it
will harmonic opinions; that the
personal liberty bills should be re-
pealed.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28
NAN RrnEN. Fob. %.

Arkansas is confidently believed
to have gone largely against Sc
cession. The west and northwest,
as far as heard from, arc nearly
unanimous. She is for cooperation
with the Border Slave States.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28
Sarah Staub PItF. Preble county court Of

Sarah Staub Plth. Preble county court Of
VS.. Com. Pleas, Petition
Henry Staub Def. for Divorce &c.
Henry Staub of near Newport, Wynant =.
O., in the county of Shelby. and state o fOhic,
is notified that Sarah Staub did, on the 9th
day of December \. ID. lsGO, file her petition
in the office Of the clerk Of the court Of Com
mon Pleas, within and for the county ct
Prcblc and state of Ohio, charging the said
Henry taubwith adultery with one Henrietta
Myers. and asking that she may lie divorced
from the said Henry Staulr-toraIimony Nc.,
which petition will stand for hearing al tie
next term Of said court.
SARAH STAUB.
BY Zoos & Campbell, her Auys.
Eaton, January 3, 1861. l9-6w
State of Ohio Court of Common
vs. Pleas Of Prcble
Joseph lie Rue. County, Ohio.
Indictment for Grand L0rceny.
NOTICE is hereby given that the said
~ defendant was convicted Of said charge
of grand larceny at the November term A.
d. 1860, of said court of said county; that
the said defendant was sentenced upon said
conviction at said term, to the pcnitentiary
ofsaid State, for the term of one year; and
that an application will be made to the Coy.
crnor of said State forthc pardon of the said
defendant.
Haincs & Abbott and Robert Christv.
A.ty's for said Joscrh lie Rue.
Eaton. Jan, ~, lSGl-3w.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28
s9-The Boston papers TEEN will

SU-The Boston papers TEEN with
calamities occasioncd by the cold
and wind on Thursday night and
Friday. A man, name unknown,
was found on one of the wharves,
frozen to death. Ellen Denaven
was taken off her feet, carried 20
feet in to the air, and dashed to the
ground. She was severely injured
DR.. Jeffries' carriage was blown
over, and he was thrown on the ice.
dislocating his arm. A bread wag'
on was blown over, and the contents
scattered; the horse could not run
away on account of the wind Fro.
zen toes and ears were universal
the Navy yard, and the ship yards
at East Boston were closed on ac
count ofthe cold.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28
astonishing!

Eaton Feb. llthS 1861.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-02-28

ma One of the signers of the De-
claration of Independence, James
Wilson, is buried near Charlestown,
Clark county, in this State, in a
grave entirely unmarked. A res
olution to erect a monument over it
at the expense of the State, was
recently introduced in the Legisla-
ture, and we hope it may be adopt
ed.-Indianapohs Journal. .V
The Union and anti-convention
party of Tennessee have carried the
State by a large majority, perhaps
not less than 10000. Senator Andy
Johnson's county gave a majority
Of 5000 against q Conven-
ton. The result be it remembered
is only to suspend action until ev.
cry effort to compromise is exhaust.
d-in which event Tennesseefwi vii
go with the Southland unite her
fortunes with the Gulf States, ii
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-11-13

AT HOME AaAIN.-Our esteemed fellow.
citizen, Capt. G. G. Cloutman, of Co. X. I'd
Iowa Regiment, is again at home for the
purpose, as will be seen, of recruiting for
his Regiment. We are greatly pleased to
see Capt. G. among us again, and are proud
to hear from numerous sources, that he is
held in high esteem by his brother officers,
as well os by his command. Being one of
the first to tender his services in defense Of
the flag, he has now had much valuable ex-
perience, and we hope soon to hear that his
merits as an officer, ard sterling qualities as
aman, have been appreciated by placing him
in position of greater responsibility as well
- usefulness. We are glad to know that
the desire for his promotion is universal
among those who have formed his acouain-
lance. His fellow citizens of Ottumwa will
all rejoice over any honors bestowed upon
him, well knowing that he is worthy Of any
in the gift Of the State.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-11-13
Thanksgiving Proclamation,
Governor of the state Of Iowa.

Governor of the State of Iowa.
Another year has gone, and we are bro't
to that period, when, following the example
Of our Puritan Fathers, we are accustomed
to offer our public Thanksgiving to the Au
thor OF all good for his merciful providence
towards US. Wonderful changes have oc-
CURED during the present year, and aJyer-
sites seem to have overtaken us as a coun-
try and people: yet we have manifold bles-
sings for which to be thankful. For the
bounteous harvests of the field, for the gen.
eral good health Of the past year, for the
peaceful relations we occupy with nations
abroad, for the aroused patriotic spirit Of
the People which promises in due time to
restore peace at home and triumphantly
place our civil and religious institutions Of
Freedom on firmer foundation than ever
hefore-for these and many other blessings
we have abundant cause for Christian graf
itude.
With Civil War raging in our midst the
banner Of Rebellion waving along all the
Southern border, hostile armies marching to
the conflict, and walls Of mourning already
swelling from thousands of stricken hearts
and households-that we can still recognize
manifold causes Of gratitude and acknowl.
edge His kindly providence, and confidently
place our trust in His hand to control this
storm for the Nations good may entitle us
to the renewed favor of Him who doeth all
things we'll
a 70 this end, I. Samuel J.. Kirkwood.
Governor Of the State OF Iowa, do hereby
appoint Thursday, the 2sth day Of Noyem.
Der next, as day Of Thanksgiving and |
earnestly recommend the people of the State
to abstain on that day from their usual avo
cations, and assemble at their respective
places Of worship to offer Thanks, PRAYER
and Praise to Him in whose mercy, now
lpore. than ever is our great trust.
SAMUEL j. HARDWOOD.
sg8Es N Governor Of iowa.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-11-13
II L @ RUITING FOR TIL e
Cd IOWA REGIMENT.

The undersigned has been appointed Re
cruiting Officer of the Second Iowa Regi-
ment. Able bodied men between the ages
Of Is and As will be mustered into the SER
vice Immediately and furnished with trans
portation and comfortable quarters in Camp
Benton, St. Louis, where the Regiment is
now stationed. A complete uniform and
outfit viii be furnished on arrival, ar d pay
from the time of enlistment. a y, :.
Persons wishing to join one Of the best
Iowa Regiments in the service will report to
the undersigned at Ottumwa, Iowa, on or
before the 25th inst. c. c. CLoUrMAN,
Capt Co. X, I'd Iowa Rcgt
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-11-13
Fan and winter Goods.

Miss PERREN, Milliner and Dress Maker,
Temples Bank Building, nearly opposite the
Potter House. says to the Ladies OF OF
tumwa and vicinity, that she has just return
ed from the East with very full and su-
perior stock Of SILK AND STRAW MILLINERY,
comprising Silks. Ribbons, F1oscers, Ruches,
Pattern Hats. Flats, Boomers, Boys and
Childrsns' Hats, Shaker Hoods, de-, which
were purchased for cash at the present low
rates, and viii be sold at oorrespondingiy low
prices. Ladies are respectfully requested to
call and examine goods before purchasing.
Ala
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-11-13
..IF IS a .pEARL, INDEED. ),

SO says the good wife Of our senior, in re-
gard to ELLIor's IMPROVED "PEARL" SEW.
ING MACHINE, which is now being ex-
tensively introduced hereabouts. We have
advertised and seen nearly all the sewing ma
chimes that are in market, but we have never
seen nor advertised one which, in our opin
ion, came so admirably near perfection in
simplicity and stitch, in durability and price
as does Ellict's.-Boston Atlas.
The above machines are sold by Geo. F.
Collins & Co. Chicago, whose advertisement
may be seen in another column. NV. 9th
m