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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-12-17
BOYD, HARRISON c.. Ky. ,
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BOYD, HARRISON Co., Ky.
December q, 1851
EDuoR FREEMAN Alta time when ,ha III.
,ention OF the people is turned towards Ken
lucky TO note the important part s.e is BOW t.-
king IN this sluguiuary struggle, Is lcw words
with regard TO Jhe tone OF feeling exhibited by
both parties may not be wholly undressing to
some OF your readers.
| camo to Kentucky he ir-tol October At
that time the Northern troops were being shipped
VIA Cincinnati and Lexington to Camp Dick
Robinson, A regiment also detached to guard
jhc bridges on the Central Road was being dis
ribued along the line. Arrests Of many lead.
ing iuHuenu u cuizens with procliyiues known
to be hostile to the fedeIal Government, We're
being made and they, without trial. Carried
without the limitof the State. All thcso is
things, with manyothe,s taking place within a
short time had tendency TO create no little ex-
element, and public feeling was highly aroused
as might well have been expected, under such
circumstances. Several other movements in diff.
icrent sections simultaneous with these, added
not little to alarm the rebciioRS SPIRITS for their
personal safety and caused the Uni0nists to feel
m some degree that their redemption drew near,
while the former mumbled their discomfort and
with closed mouths most deyoutly prayed Zoll
Golfer to deliver them. BY that class it was said
that the Federal forces We're sent to oycrrun
aud yanquish the State like Goths and Yaudals
that their wives and children would lie saer.
feed, their homes destroyed, their property con-
iscatcd, Ec. But mono OF these Preparations
ever having been committed, and the soldiers
not only showing themselves humane, but civil
zcd men, these vague approximations gradually
subsaed until noW but little fears are enter
aiuV Of their barbariY. Much false alarm
was also spread by would be officials among
these Southcrr sympthi1ers too readily be-
ligyed by thom that they would be arrested l0r
mere expression that they would probably By
drafted IN o Government service, and the like,
which caused many to leave their homes aud
! d, TO theIr robe, ullies thinking ID the safest
course left for them 20 pursue But the timely
and very candid Proclamation OF Gen. Shcrrun
bad the happy elect iaa great measure, oil coun.
tcrclms TINS, and many Of them returned to
tAcr hon,s and business
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-12-17
IRON KENTUCKY

Baedad, Ky, Dec. H.. \ courier from Jack
souw.le, Ky, says that when Capt Lee arrived
with endorsements for Col. Whitaker he found
the house whore the secessionists were ondeay.
orug to make the Union men subscribe to the
oath OF allegiance to the Southern Conlcderacy
entirely deserted. Capt. Lee then dispatched q
squad of soldiers to several secession houses,
who found they had all been vacated with eyi-
denccs OF IL hasty retreat.
Three secessionists are reported to have been
wounded at the skrmish yesterday at Jackson
vile.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-12-17

New York, Dee H. Fac man Spence, who
presided over tas meeting at Liverpool, ls oil
the hrm # Richardson. Spence y Co., firm
more largely Interested in the American grain
and provision trade than most any other OF that
city
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dee 49, The Mississippi and
Missouri rivers have been placed under military
control and surveillance, and no boat will be
permitted to take freight or passengers, or al
lowed clearance, except those authorized and
commissioned by the proper military authority.
All owners and others interested will be re
qurej to take the oath OF allegiance, u violation
Of winch will subject the boat and cargo to Tor.
.eiture and the owners to the penalty prescribed
to those giving aid to the enemy.
Late news from Prices army places him still
at Osceola with 10, 600 or $4,000 men, intend
ing to move North soon, lie has SD cannon
and lately received 2,5U0 new tents. His men
are well armed and clothed.
Gen Slack division has crossed the Usage
river, aud another division was crossing last
Friday.
J. b. Richardson, Postmaster Mt Somerset
writes on the 10th INST. that Gen. Xollic0nrr
has crossed che Cumberland river twenty miles
below Warisboro', on bridge OF coal barges,
with from coo to Is, COO We expect tolght
tomorrow rhc Federal forces under Gen,
SchoeIt are six regiments with two batteries
The Democrat discredits the above, failing to
get confirmation from IL correspondents.
Louisville, KY Dec. l3.-The Bowling
Green Courier deprecates the discouragiug Ell
feet of burning Whippoorylo bridge, on tn,
Memphis Branch Railroad, by the Federals.-
Its correspondent says there is nothing to ind
cate forward movement of either army thi
winter. Tennessee money tina, fifteen or INVENT,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-12-17
FROM TUE POTOMAC

4 d.,Jtcr from Lcesburgh states that there
are at tMt town four Mississippi regiments
one OF cavalry scouts, and one battery of arhl-
Iery, all under Gen, Evans,
The Times Washington dispatch says that a
rebel battery OF light artillery commenced firing
from the Virginia side o. the Potomac above
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-12-17
FoRrREss Monroe, Dec Is.
4 lag Of truce took Mr.. Eddy Of North caro-
ina, to Craney Island to-day


A dispatch to the Norfolk Dag B0oi Of to-
day, from Charleston states that fire broke
out there Wednesday night, supposed 70 have
been an lnceniary. At ) O'Clock Thursday al-
ternoon the fire was still raging The Round
Church, the Theatre on Broad Sire 5 the !nsti.
mte and other public buildings were destroyed,
Assistance was sent for from Augusta.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-12-17
GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN, DEC. II, 1861.


leeHHB u munger a, but lHAI gives you 20 lutl
Oh sooner appetite As general thng, he
can cay AT any time ana az all times Alter
iunch' ! secured the " asbneton morning pa
per- giving me news q Tarson bronloW' we
'9'y N HasV tennessee lne despatch saying
t""' Ie"'l papers aeKno"'ISeu WIS 70 D3 ule
iliS' onIoh Victory ne larson must nave
5N'n '"o'l an aWiGl 'nra'Ilng u lns1 y 70
Inc same paper 'o'u Of our re'erseo m Missouri
I"N g Ifie1 "Iolo'4l' Ioo'ifica " 'no O"'oo
P'oPP' 'oor missouri no" Il'y 'noc'
MAKES EGw ACQUAINTANCE.
lakln- another stroll, came upon very
neat little farm housc near the old Court House,
ana seeing several soldiers alcady there went
10 myself, cAcushg my abruPtncs5 by asking
the good Lady il sine could seIl me a glass Of
milk. W Che place Of milk J obtained a bowl
OF GOOD sweet cream, and while cngoged over
IT, heard the muse OF piano ID the 4" front
room. The sudden auuroach Of eouadf0n
If rebels would NOT have .ur,rl.ad ms mare
Nv SECOND dinner baip5 oy.r fle Iody or Tho
house " opened the rarlor door" and showed
me in. where found her ;. oldest DAUGHTER - \
blooml,g rrpttv las, orobout Il .yrot sivteou !.
nlaying g,,no march or ooirLstao G,, tho benoft
of i connie of Cameron Drao,1n oaicors-- (,o
where YOU choose. and pou'll lind those . Cam.
erons addressed beras Miss wbo2 j. Miss
Annie Slore,and' Ii was best In know her
name IA hcain with. ana VA noyer h,rkworJ
abou, as.crtainino 1articulars IF tbero wgs onV
ADVANTAGE d bs acquired thereby c.mrI5
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-12-17
FREE MASONRY.

Lewis b. Williams la, been elected Grand
Master of the Free Masons in Richmond Va.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-12-17

Froestone Point, but retired after an hour fir
ing on both sides. Our vessels were not mt
MASSACHUSETTS TROOPS Nor TO be MADE NEGRO
CATCnERs.
A letter from Coy. Andrew Of Massachusetts
complaining that the Massachusetts, troops had
been ordered by Gen Stone to arrest fugitive
slaves, was presented to the Secretary OF War, to
which tho latter replied that Gen stone should
be instructed not to employ troops from That
State as negro cltehcrs.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-12-17
TIE EsCAPE OF TIE SUMTER.

New York, Dec. IA. The Bermuda Royal
Gazette OF the Sd inst, has the following, rela-
tive to the escape Of the pirate sumter
On The morning of the 18th, tie lroquos as
tonished the ST. Thomas folks by dropping into
the harbor and reporting that On u dark and
squally night the Sumter had slipped the fingers
OF tie Dacotah and lroquois, and had gone no
enc knew where The escape is yariously
counted for. According to one account. Il
French war steamer came out Of st. Pierre du-
ring the night, and the Iroquois gave chase, and
when daylight came the latter discovered his
mistake, bl, ia the meanwhile the Sumter had
stolen away and neither the Dacotah nor lro-
qnois could give any account OF her.
No FAMINE ~ lRfLANp.-Sir Robert Peel
Chief Secretary for Ireland, has made an exten.
siye tour through that country, carefully ex-
aiming into the condition. of the people, and
states as the result of his observations, that the
tumors of famine have been greatly exagge.
rated. While there has been comparative
failure of the potato crop and food will be dear,
there is by no means famine.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-12-17

The Philadelphia North Amoicaa OF this
morning says, that a letter from Hilton Head
of the j'i ,,ys last night the acetariyed with
p, 600 tr9ops Savannah and Charleston will
soon be ours
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-26
LEGAL NOTICE.
Deborah Bowsman

Deborah BoWSman
VS.. CPrcble Common Pleas.
Bowsman Petition for Dover,
Wand others.
HE above named defendants David Bows
man, Jacob Pence and Julia Pence his
wife, Peter Harshman, Diminda Harshman,
Sarah Harshman, Mary H%arshman, Wash
ington H%arshman, Christina Harshman,
Barbara Harshman, Adam Snyder and Sa-
rah Snyder his wife, Washington Bowsmau,
James Bowsman, David Almenrode and Es-
Their Almcnrode his wife, and Noah Bows,
mar are hereby notified that, on the l7th
day of August, A. d. 1861, TIE above named
plaintiff filed in the Clerks Office Of The
Court of Common Pleas Of Prcble County,
Ohio, her petition against them, the said de-
PENDANTS setting forth, in substance, that plA
on or about the 18th day of April, lSi3, was
married to Adam Bowsman, late Of freblC
county, Ohio, decd. That said Adam Bows
man departed this life on or about the 2Otl
day of June, A. d. 1861. That the said Ad
am Bowsman, during his coverture with tho
pl'f, seized of an estate of Inheritance in The
following Real Estate, situate in the count,
of Preblc, and State Of Ohio, and describe.
as follows, to wit The northeast quarter 0
section number twelve, Q2) in %townshiI
number eight, (S) in range number one, Il
East, &c, containing one hundred and siXt.
acres of land more or less. Also twenty
five acres of land off of the north end of tn
northwest quarter of section No. seven, e
in township number eight, (8) and rang
number two, (2) East, &c.
Also fifty acres of land off Of the north enC
of the northeast quarter of section humble
seven, (7) in township number eight, (S) il
range number two (2) East, &c. That tn
said persons above named are now claiming
the estate of the said Adam Bowsman il
said Real Estate, and praying that the dow
er of the said plaintiff in said Real Estat
may be assigned, &c. The said defts AZ
required to answer said petition by the ut
day of October, 1861. Application will b
made to said Court, by said prf, at the o.
tober term thereof, A. D. 1861, for an orde
that said dover may be assigned accordingly
Foos & Campbell, attys for PHI.
Attest. Chas. W. Larsh, Clerk.
August, %, l86l-fw. P. f. So SO.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-26
PRESBYTERIAN Ordination Services.

While we go to press, ordination
services are being conducted at the
old Presbyterian Church, in Eaton
We deeply regret to say that the
attendance at Church is poor-poor
indeed for such an interesting and
solemn occasion. Two young men
have been Overwhelmingly, the
Rev. G.. Webster, Pastor of the
Church, and Mr.. Wood, who is
about to occupy the post of Chap
lain, IN an Ohio regiment. We
shall have some critical and scrip
tural remarks to make in our next
issue on this ordination.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-26
T IN PARTITION.

John +; IS Slippg Pr Ss,;,;oo Com IN. Pleas Pleas
Isaac slippy, ct. al. ton.
NNHE above named defendants Isaac Slip
a py, Catharine Layman, John Layman,
Elizabeth Scott, James p. Scott, Sarah Mott
singer, Samuel Noftsinger, Sylvester Slippy,
Hannah Slippy, Eli Bates, Mary Ann Denny,
Andrew Denny, VIM. Bates, Valentine
Bates, David Bates, are hereby notified that
on the 18th day of September, 1861, the
above named plaintiff filed his petition in
the Clerks Office of the Court of Common
Pleas, of Preble County Ohio, against them
the said defendants, wherein the said plain
tiff demands partition of the following de-
scribed real estate situate in the County of
Preblc and State of Ohio, and being the
east half of the southwest quarter of sec
ton number two in Township number nine
(9) of range number one east, containing
eighty acres of land more or less. The de.
PENDANTS are further notified that the said
petitioner will at the next term of said
Court, apply for an order that said 7 ~artition
may be made accordingly.
Foos & CAMPBELL, Att'ys for PItG.
Sept-l2-Gw. Pr. f. $3.50
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-26

ES" We have this week placed
D. L. Meekcr upon our list of can
didates for the coming election.
We have been informed that Mr..
Meeker is, in every respect, the
man for the place, and therefore,
we hope to see him elected in tri-
umph. Let the Preble Democrats
do their duty, stand by him, as he
is no fusionist, and earnestly aid in
placing him on the Bench as Cir
cult Judge.
We regret that Judge Gilmore
has resolved to retire; from IL per-
sonal knowledge Of Judge Gilmore,
we can aver that he retires with
the best wishes of all those men,
bers of the Bar who have pleaded
before him, and of the jurors who
have been directed by him.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-26

We invite all persons wishing to obtain
good and pure Drugs and Medicines to the
Drug Store Of j. P. Brookins & Son, where
Pure Drugs, and such valuable medicines
and standard remedies as Perry Davis'Veg-
etable Pain Killer. DR., Richardson's Sherry
Wine Bitters, and DR.. Weaver's Canker and
Salt Rheum Syrup and Cerate can always be
found. To deal in such pure and valuable
remedies warrants prosperity, and to use
them secures health.
Sold by all medicine dealers.
EVERY DAY brings cheering evidence
proving DR.. WEAVER'S CERATE to be a
specific for all diseases of the skin.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-26

the last meeting of the Town Council, |
now issue this
PR0CLAMATI0N.
WHEREAS, the President of the United
w States has, in accordance with a reso-
luton passed by Congress, set apart Thurs
day, the 26th day of September, as a day of
public humiliation, prayer and fasting, tobe
observed by the people of the United States
with religious solemnities, for the safety and
welfare of our country-his blessings on our
arms, and a speedy restoration Of peace
throughout our land
Therefore l, as Mayor of Eaton, do ear
nestly recommend to the citizens, that lay
ing aside their usual avocations, closing
their stores shops, Offices and places of bust
ness, they keep and observe that day; also
that public religious services be held in all
the churches, and that the day be properly
observed by all the citizens in accordance
with the recommendation of the President
Of the United States.
49,, In witness whereof I have here
SEAL. unto set my land and affixed
49, the Seal of the incorporated vii.
lage Of Eaton, this oath day of September,
A. D. 1861.
N, DUNN, Mayor.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-26
NOTICE.

NHE undersigned has been duly appointed
Il Administrator of the Estate Of John L.
Hoffman, late of Preble County, Ohio, de-
ceased. All persons indebted to the estate
are requested to make immediate payment,
and those having claims against the same
will present them to the undersigned for al
DAVID HOFFMAN, Admir-.
Zoos & CAMPBELL, Att'ys. Sept-ll-3w.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-26

tGrWe have just received a visit
from our friend Captain Smith,
lie has now got the minimum num-
Der for a company; but still wants
some more active young men. He
will leave Eaton for Camp on Sat
urday next by the 10 80 a. m. train,
and will then take any young mon
who may wish to go with him di-
rect to camp. Rally boys.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-26
Or. LELAND'S
ANTI RHEUMATIC BAND,
Is ONLY KNOWN REMEDY FOR
Rheumatism, Gout Neuralgia,
AND A SURE CURE FOR
MercuriaI Diseases.

It is a conveniently arranged Band, con-
tanning a indicated compound, to be worn
around the Waist. without injury to the most
delicate persons. No change in habits of
living is required, and it entirely removes
the disease from the system, without pro-
ducing the injurious effects arising from the
use of powerful internal medicines which
weaken and destroy the constitution, and
give temporary relief only. BY this treat
ment, the medicinal properties contained in
the Band, conf in contact with the blood
and reaches the disease, through the pores
of the skin, eiiectlng in erery instance a per-
feet cure, and restores the parts afflicted to a
healthy condition. This band is also a most
powerful ANTI.MERCuRIAL agent, and will en-
tirely relieve the system from tie perniciIoas
effects of Mercury. Moderate cases arc
cured in q few days and we arc constantly
receiving testimonials Of its efficacy in ag-
gravated cases OF long standing,
Price $500, to DO had of Druggists gener-
a!iy, or can be sent by mail or express, with
full directions for use, to any part of the
country, direct from the principal Office.
No. 400 BROADWAY. New York.
G.. SMITH$ CO., Sole Proprietors.
N. B-Descriptive Circulars Sent Free,
E"AgentS Wanted Everywhere,
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-26
8 9 . . 9 3 .
PrArrsyrrLr, vinton Co., O., aug. 5, 1854

PRATTsvIELE, Vinton Co., o., Aug. 3, 1854
Dr.. 0. r. BAKER,
Dear Sir:.-I have this day sold the last
bottle of DR.. BAKERS PAIN PANACEA.
| should have written to you sooner, but not
expecting to sell the good supply | had on
hand. During tho last week, however, my
sales have been -four times as large as any
week since | have had your invaluable medi-
cine, and the demand is still increasing. |
have never sold a medicine that sustained SO
high a reputation. The Lung Fever, Cholera
Morbus, Cholera InIantum, Bilious Collie,
Cramp Collie, and FluX, have been very prev
alent in this vicinity the past season, and
the Pain Panacca has not failed to cure in
every instance where it has been tried, so far
as / have heard. Please send me q large
supply as soon as possible.
Very respectfully, yours,
II. W. ST0DDARD.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-26
AYERS
Compound Extract CT SarSaDariiia,

tie most cFectual remedy which the medical
skill of our times can devise for this every
whore prevailing and fatal malady. It is COM
bincd from the most active renicdials that lave
been discovered for the expurgation Of this foul
disorder from the blood, and the rescue Of tho
system from its destructive consequences.
Hence it should be employed for the cure Of
not only ScrorulN, but also those other atIec-
tons which arise from it, such as EnrrrIvn
and SKIN DISEASES, ST. AHrHoNy's FIRE,
Rosr, or ERYsIrrtAs, PIMr1rS, PusruLrS,
BLoTcmEs, BLA1Ns and Bous, TuMonS, IETrTl
and SALT RHErN, SCALp HEAD, RIEGwoRN,
RHEUMATISM, SYrmtIrrc and MERcrliiALDIs Dis
EASES. DnorsY, DyspErsrA, DEBILITY, and,
indeed, ALL COMPLAINTS ARISING IRON VITA
TED on IMpunG Bloom. Tho popular belief
in ~"tmpwiy ofthe blood" is founded in truth,
for scroiula is degeneration of the blood. The
particular purpose and virtue of this Sarsnpa-
lilla is to puriiyand regcnerate this vital fluid,
without which sound health is impossible in
| contaminated constitutions. a#
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-26
MDNEE.

III HE undersigned has been duly appointe
i Administrator of the Estate Of Henri
A. Potterf, late of Preble county, Ohio, de-
ceased. All persons indebted to the estate
are requested to make immediate payment,
and those having claims against the same
will present them to the undersigned for al
lowance. JOHN HALDERMAN, Admir-.
Zoos & CAMPBELL, Atty's. Sept-ll-3w.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-26
hrWe understand that Capt

H%-We understand that Capt.
Harris is now recruiting for a com
pany for a regiment under Col. Nc
Claim. When the regiment is full
it will join Gen. Fremont's divis-
ion, in Missouri. Capt. Harris is
deserYedly popular, and will no
doubt be successful in raising the
number he wants.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-26
A SUPPOSED CANCER CURED!

MEssRs. A. L. ScovIhL ( Co.-Gcnt;. Mr..
Elisha Bradley, of Bath Co., KY, bad on his
hand n VERY had SWELLING, which he thought
IYCuRABLE, having been there for years. Ho
also had on his check bone, what he supposed
to be a CANCER, and could obtain no relief
until he used pH, BAEER's PAIN PANAcEA,
which CURED him of that disease, and also the
swelling on his hand, This medicine is
thought 70 much of that EVERY FAMILY in our
neighborhood, Keep it constantly on hand. In
fact, it is the Jcst medicine for tie diseases ii Is
recommended for, that we can get.
r. A. CALDWELL.
WYOMING, October 18th, 1858.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-26
Notice in Partition.

JoSePh fuuSe,
Us. Preble Common Pleas.
John :, Hs "a. Petition for Partition.
The above named defendants John Nc
Adams, Margaret McAdams, and Oliver
McAdams are hereby notified hat on the
10th day of September, 1861, the above
named petitioner Joseph Fudge fled, in the
Clerks Office ofthe Court of Common Pleas
of Preble county, Ohio, his petition against
them, the said defendants, wherein the said
petitioner demands partition of the following
described real estate, situate in the county
of Preble, State of Ohio. and described as
follows, to wit; Being the northeast Quarter
of section six, (6) in Township number
eight, (8) Of range number two, East, &c,
excepting, however, forty acres of land here
inbefore conveyed by John Nearon in his
lifetime, to Isaac Mcdonald, containing IS
acres of land more or less, and the said de-.
PENDANTS are further notified hat the said
petitioner will, at the Spring term of said
Court, 1862, apply for an order that partition
may be made accordingly.
Zoos & Campbell, attys for Prt'f
September 10, lS6l-fw