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The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-10-03

4th of July, we hold that with the meeting
Congress, which is the law-making and
war-making power, the plea of necessity end
ed, and we are gratifed to see that the
President in requiring Gen. Fremont to
modify his proclamation, in reference to the
slaves ofrebels in Missouri, so as to conform
to the law of Congress on that subject, has
given evidence hat he intends to keep with
in the limits of law in the prosecution OF
the war, and in this we cordially sustain him.
The committee of twelve then re-
ported the names of the following
gentlemen for the following Off
ces, to wit:
Representative,
ELLIOTT PEARSON,
Treasurer,
J. P. BR00KINS.
Prosecuting Attorney,
JOHN V. MPBELL.
Commissioner,
SYLVESTER BRINLEY.
Intirmary Director,
JOHN H0LDERMAN.
On motion, the above named
gentlemen were unanimously rec
commended to the voters of Prebl
County, as candidates for the off
ces above named,
On motion, David L. Meeker
Esq, of Darke County, was recon
mended as a candidate:,for the ofic'
of Judge of the Court of Common
Pleas,
On motion, Abraham Cahill, Q
Montgomery County, was recon
mended as a candidate for tn
office of State Senator for this Sen
atorial District.
On motion, Convention adjourn
ed. j. B. STEPHENS, Priest.
HENRY SIIIDELER, Sec.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-10-03
Democratic Convention.

Pursuant to motion, the Democ-
racy of Preble County, Ohio, met
at the Court House, in Eaton, on
Saturday, Sep. 28th, 1861, at 1
o'clock P. NJ.
On motion of J. II. Zoos, Jesse
B. Stephens, ESQ, was elected
President, Joseph Dunn and Rob
ert DAWSON, Esqs., Vice Presi-
dents, and Henry Shideler, Secre-
tary Of the Convention.
On motion of Judge Gilmore, it
was resolved that o committee Of
twelve be appointed, for the pur.
pose of receiving and reporting
names Of candidates to the Con,
vention, %whereupon the following
named gentlemen were appointed
said Committee, to wit:
Jacob McKinstray, Daniel Fudge,
Samuel Robertson, Gen. Welham
Woolverton, Elliot Pearson, James
Vanausdal, Daniel w. Harshman,
Samuel Harlan. Henry Shideler,
Wesley Andrews, Ephraim Black
ford, George Kitson.
On motion, q committee of five
was appointed to draft resolutions
expressive Of the sense of the Con-
vention. The Chair appointed
Hon. J. w. Gilmore, Abner Dun
lap, James Wilson, George Parks
and Daniel Harshman said Com
mittee.
The Committee retired, and af,
ter a short consultation, reported
the following resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, That We do hereby rahfy anG
apprGve the resolutions passed by the Dem
~ocratic ana Union State Convention, held a
Columbus, on the 7th of August last, and We
do endorse and will cordially support The
nominees of said Convention, and the nom'
nee for Lieut.. Governor, subsequently made
by the State Central Committee.
ReSolred, That while we willabstain from,
and avoid the discussion of questions Or
subjects that would be calculated needlessly
to create distrust in, or to weaken the hands
of the present Administration, in its efforts
to suppress this great rebellion, and thus
preserve our present Constitution as ii is
we look upon the provisions Of the Consti
tuition, in behalf of private and personal
rights, Of the freedom Of opinion. and Of the
freedom Of the press, as having been intend
ed to protect rights sacred and inseparablC
from the liberty of the citizen, designed tc
protect him not only in times of peace, but
especially in times Of great civil commotiOn
and danger and it is with the most serious
apprehensions for the present and future
safety of the citizen, that these rights have
lately been, in some instances, needlessly
trampled under foot, and, to the extent oil
our influence, we will, as we have done, pro
test against the exercise of such unauthor.
lied and dangerous power.
ReSolred, That while we are willing to &C.
cept, in good faith, the Presidents plea Of
necessity for infractions of tho Constitution
between the time of the breaking out of the
rebellion and the meeting of Congress on the
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-10-03
onithot that can heap DISGRACE un.


epithct that can heap disgrace up
on you.
You will hear something like
this:-
"You ~ungrateful wretches you
are not going to turn your coats
again, are you? What ! going back
to the Democratic party Why,
didn't you help to break it up, and
united with us in the great Union
party. We are no longer Repub-
licans nor Democrats; but the
Union party. Don't shift about
like weathercocks. A pretty figure
you'll cut in the Democratic party
after breaking it up and uniting
with u.s."
Such will be the odium which
will be heaped upon every Demo
crat who leaves this Union party
when he can go with it no farther.
Who believes hat the election Of
Mr.. Jewett will endanger the goy-
ernment? Nobody. Then sup.
port him. You can be a good
Union man and support the Dem
%ocratic ticket too. If 1 thought
otherwise, I would abandon it al
once and forever. Be not deceived
by this hue and cry about traitors
and secessionists. 1t is all CANNON
The man who calls you q seces,
sionist simply because you vote the
Democratic ticket, is either {
knave or q fool. There are q few
scoundrels who try to stop thu
mouths Of Democrats with thi,
kind Of Cannon. They are mel
who would do the same thing t.
Union men if they were dow
South. Don't be alarmed. Sup
port your own candidates, ant
mind your own business, and i
any man molests you for having
exercised your constitutional rights
defend yourself to the full extern
of the law if necessary. You I'm
derstand me.
In this connection allow me to
commend to your hearty support
our county organ-the "DemOcrati
Press" This l can do with a goot
grace, because its editor is a gen
tleman and a scholar, as its co
lumns will abundantly show. HI
has not attempted to bray himsel
into notice with scurrility anC
slang; but has done himself ant
his paper, and 1 will add; his party
the honor of pursuing an upright
highminded and honorable cours,
through all the abuse and viIifca
ton and even the menaces Of per
sonal violence which have beer
hoaped upon him. The politica
department Of the Press has beef
able, dignifed and honorable, Will
: the literary has been far in advanc
of any paper ever published in thi
county. The Press deserves, an,
ought to receive your most cordia
and substantial support.
SPECTATOR.
Lewlsburg, Ohio.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-10-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE.

7 Nhe undersigned has been duly appoint.
i ed Administrator of the estate Of John.
Stump, late of Preble county, Ohio, decd
All persons indebted to the Estate, are re-
quested to make immediate payment; and
those having claims against the same will
present them to the undersigned for allow.
ance j. ID. HARRY, Admir-.
Oct. 4, l86l-cw*
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-10-03
Extracts from Russell's Last Letter to
the London Times,

"There are many questions I'M
fortunately arising which tend to
create embarrassment between the
Government of the United States
and foreign powers, mainly due to
the anomalous position and claims
Of the former, and, it must be add
ed, to the improperly and indis-
erection of the subjects of foreign
powers, who are called upon to fol-
low a strict neutrality. The seiz-
ure of the British vessel Adelisa,
bound to Halifax, Nova Scotia, by
the United States revenue yacht
Henrietta, at Newport, r, l., opens
two very nice questions with France
and England at one and the same
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-10-03

Rs- The Editor Of this paper does
not hold himself responsible for the
opinions expressed by his correspond
ents. The writcr, and not the Editor,
is responsible.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-10-03
DEMOCRATIC UNION TICKET.
For Governor,

For Governor,
HUGH J. JEVETT
For Lieutenant Governor,
JOHN G. MARSHALL,
Fol- Supreme Judge,
THOMAS j. S, SMITH,
For Treasurer Of State,
GEORGE " HOLMES,
For Secretary of State,
WILLIAM " ARMSTRONG,
For Comptroller Of the Treasury,
WAYNE GRLSWOLD,
For Member of Board of Publ,
Works,
JABEZ W. FITCH
State Senate,
ABRAHAM C1HILL.
Judge of Court of Common Pleas
DAVID L. MEEKER.
County Ticket.
Representative,
ELLIOTT PEARSON
Treasurer,
JOHN p BROOKINS
Prosecuting Attorney,
JOHN ?. CAMPBELL.
Commissioner,
EYL VESTER BRINLEK
Infrmary Director,
JDUN HOJDEPMIN
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-10-03
General Fremont-Will He Succeed

General Fremont-Will He Succeed
Under the above heading the St
Louis Republican Of Monday last
says:
1--WE believe that he will, thor
oughly and finally. But we are
not among those who think that
success is the only merit, or that
failure is conclusive evidence of in.
capacity. We desire here to put
on record that General Fremont
deserves success and victory, wheth
er he obtains them or rot. He has
done all that human energy could
accomplish, under circumstances OF
the utmost difficulty and embar-
EASEMENT. He has already far out
stripped, in energy and general
ship, all his military competitors
eff the day. We do not speak igno.
rantly, for we know what was the
condition Of things in this Depart.
ment when he took the command.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-10-03
Lewlsburg, Ohio.

We notice that the Dayton En-
pire, which several of our cotem-
poraries have been anxious to have
stopped by mobs or other means,
publishes, by authority, the laws OF
the United States. That it could
not do without the authority OF
consent of Secretary Seward. 1t
must be gratifying to the Empire,
amidst so much denunciation OF
its Republican cotemporaries, to
enjoy the confidence of the Secre.
tary of State.-[Cin Eng.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-10-03
War kilograms.
Boston, Oct. 1.

Lieutenants Benjamin P.sLoyal
and n. r. Butts, of the sloop.o of war
Constellation, arrived at Ports
mouth, were sent to-day to Fort
Lafayette for having refused to
take the oath of allegiance. Both
were Virginians. Lieutenant II.
K. Stephens, late of the Ports
mouth, was also sent to the same
place for the same reason.
WASHINGTON. Sep 80.
All the troops on this side of the
Potomac are in readiness for an
immediate march.
1t is reported that the rebels are
strongly posted at Fairfax Court
house, and also that they have sew
eral regiments below.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. l..
Rev. Mr.. Robinson, a missionary
teacher in the Cherokee Nation,
has just arrived. He reports that
Chief John Ross finally succumbed
to the secession pressure, and on
August 20 he called the Council
together at Mahlequah, sent in a
message recommending a severance
of their connection with the Uni
ted States and an alliance with the
Southern C~onfederacy. The Coun.
ell approved the recommendation,
and appointed commissioners to
make a treaty of alliance withsthe
Southern Government. The Con-
federate Commissionerassumed the
payment Of annuities hitherto re-
ceived by the Cherokees from our
Government.
FRANKFORT, Oct. 1.
At the afternoon session of the
Senate yesterday, Senator Whita-
ker offered a resolution requesting
John G. Breckenridge and Lazarus
W. Powell to resign their seats as
Senators in Congress-, as they do
not represent the will ofthe people
Of Kentucky and if they decline to
comply, the Senate of the United
States is respectfully requested to
investigate their conduct, and if
found to be in opposition to the
Federal Government, that they ex-
pei them from their seats. They
were passed by a vote of 20 to 5,
and sent to the House, which ad-
.iourned without action upon them.
This morning they came up as the
unfinished business of the House,
and a suspension of the rules to
consider it was refused by a vote of
40 to 80.
CHAMBERsBURG, Pa, Oct. 1
DR.. Magill, of Washington Coun-
ty, Maryland, was arrested yester-
day, and conveyed to Fort McHen-
ry, charged with constant commu-
nication with his son-in-law IN the
rebel army. The arrest of DR.. Ma
gill caused considerable sensation
in NhamhArehuro
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-10-03
WASHINGTON, Sen. 30.

All the troops on this side o fthe
Potomac are in readiness for an
immediate march.
1t is reported that the rebels are
strongly posted at Fairfax Court
house, and also that they have sew
eral regiments below.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-25
THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES MILITARY.

There are three organized Military Companies in this
place, differed as follows:
Company A, Washington Guards-Captaip, W. Sener.
LIST Lieut.. Geo. H. Peyon I'd do Henry T. Bolts; Sd do
John K. Anderson.
Company B, Fredericksburg Grays-Capt. Robert S.
Chew lst Lieut., VIM S. Gilman; I'd do. H. S. Doggett;
Srd DO James Mazeen lst Sergeant, j. T. Kendel, I'd
do Robert s. knox, Sd Go. John P Carter 4th do. ia
cob BIuman.
Company C, Fredericksburg Artllery-Captain ThOs.
A. Curtis 1T Lieut.. John f. Alexander; 2nd do, Allen
C Thorn; Sd. do, C. NJ. BrAx;on LIST Sergeant r. N.
Hooc; % do, r. A. Hoomes Sd DO, Ii. q. Thorburn;
4th do, C. NJ. Rock; 9th 40, S. L CHIN.
Quarter Masters Sergeant-Ed. White.
Another company is forming of Rifemen.
These compose battalion under command Of Msjor
VIM. s. Barton.
There has been unusual alacrity evinced the part
of the young men in the promptness with which they
have volunteered to drive back the invaders of the
North.
THE "HoNE GGARD."-This organic lton is composed
mainly Of such citizens "oif the muster rol." We
believe nearly two hundred names attached to the
rolls OF the two companies. Commander-T. b Barton
Cap'ains-Dr VIM. 5. Scott aud John j. Young
A guard s stationed nightly and cur town is thu:
uuder more efficient police than a. any former period
-Uerdd
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-25
WHAT Is DOING IN NORFOLK.

From Norfolk Exchanges OF yesterday.
ARRIVAL or GEORGIA TRooPs.- Yesterday, three com.
panes comprising body Of $50 troops arrived in Ports
mouth on the Seaboart and Roanoke Rail- oad and were
Immediately Accommodated with quarters in the Naval
Hospital where they most sgreeably bestowed Two
OF the companies from Macon, aud arc composed OF
the elite Of that loushng town; merchants storekeep-
ers capitalists &C. who have pered their all In defense
Of TIE South lis honor and its liberties The third we
learn is from Columbus and fine looking band OF he
roes who will do honor to their noble State
SLAVES AT WoRK-A large number of slaves are bu-
silly working upon the batteries and other means OF de-
Tending the harbor The services OF many oil these stall
of Africa have been terdered by their gener-
Gus owners and they enter upon thtr new duties zeal
ously and eagerly Nessrs. w. Hall, WIN. Williamson,
A. n Foreman Y. Foreman, Francis Butt, Henry Will
hanson and other gentlemen living in Norfolk county
have sent 10 hands These faithful colored men are not
only willing to work, but when the tug OF war comes
they will be ready doubt to strike some heavy blows
into the ranks of the enemy Of the master and
bis slave.
FREE CoLoRKD MEs-A list Of thirty-two worthy free
negroes OF this city, who have offered their services IN
the work OF Defence in any other capacity required
has been in to the Captain OF the Woods Rifis-
men.
They express an carnes. desire to meet their yankee
enemies o. miserable sable brothers, of the North, in
regular hand TO hand fight.
Some of those VINO have offered to serve In the
of Southern honor have fought under the old flag.
have expressed d, sire 10 fight for the South and
learn that 300 will down soon the word is
given.
We noticed yesterday several colOred in uniform.
They came IS musci ns with the gallant Geoga troops
MoyEuESr oY TEooPS.-We learn from a gentleman
from Hampton that 1000 troops left Old Point yeser-
day at o'clock A. NJ, for Washington and tina, three
SHIPS and two war steamers, with large number OF
troops en- board, were OF Old Point
SPLKNDlD BArrEaY.-The battery at the Naval Hos
ptal would strike the military eye elegant affair.
A large number OF nne-nch Daghren guns are among
the baby walkers aud they would rake the channel for
TWO miles down.
Capt Mcintosh aud Lieutenants G. w. Harrison and
VIM. Sharp all lately Of the U. S. Navy in charge
Of this noble battery.
WoREixq The work of erecting batteries along the
river progresses finely. large number of bands are
engaged on the breast works. and already harbor
well defended All praise to our brave and patriotic
wcrking.men.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-25

TIE county that gave birth to Patrick Henry the
Father OF the Revolution ard 20 Hecyy Clay the author
OF our second war 1r t-1ero-d1cc could no, by pcs
siby be agglrd at such a tine as this. No where in
all this broad ard free Old Commonwealth IS liberty more
cherished or courage more universal instinct than
among the descendants Of those whose Iosoms were in
old times thrilled by the stormy elcqucace of "the
fores-boru Deuosbeues' Il vas therefore 70 be e2-
pected that the call Of the State upon her sous to rally
once more for the defence Of her liberties and her rights
would be promptly responded 20 BY the people Of Han
over
Already several very superior companies are ready
for service. And the following from well known cit
zen Of the county shows that in another important
pect she is prepared TO Co her duty:
"A, the Coua,v Court, On yesterday, the people res
pOaded 70 the call Of the Convention by recommending
AloSa or levy Of $4,000 Bat what vas most encourag
ing and deserving TO be promptly followed by every 9TH
county Was the immediate contribution Of money by
individuals
'Oae gentleman offered 70 gree 500, if ri,e others
would unite Instead Of 81 Ooo 8 200 was Instantly
PrOaeFed for squiqping the volunteers.
The appropriation Of 81 100000 by the sst Legsa-
ture being unavailable until the Treasury notes could be
cold proposition made for investments in them
and a. 500 Immediately subscribed.
"If the other counties viii follow this examine the
whole million will be taken in twenty days.
The people also called the Court 10 approximate
the whole surplus contingent fund hand to the imme
diHse equipment Of volunteers.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-25
Correspondence of The P.t.r,brg Ezprs,..

NORFOLK, April %, 1861.
On Hospital Point tie sand batteries are nearly COM
n,e,ed and seven guns already 10 position. The
work Is so far advanced that five additional guns can be
mounted to-day which with the iron battery, materials
for which on the spot will complete the defence
at the point. u,..,
tho old limited States will be anchored in position per-
fec,ly commanding the channel. She will be taken 10
the NAVY Yard to-day and receive sufficient armament
of guns of the heaviest calibre. Between these Two
powerful defences placed less than half mile apart
il believed no feet possibly force its way even
though /. succeed in passing the heavy batteries now be-
ing erected on Craney Island and at Fort Norfolk
Proper precautions have been taken, too, to guard
against an attack from the rear and people here feel
now that their city is SAFE
GenGwynn's appointment gives great satisfaction and
already the good efec: OF having experienced man
at the heard of affairs is becoming manifest
Can't Elzey reached this city yesterday morning. hav'
ing succeeded in making his escape the night previous
f,om O'd Point where, for more than week, he was
held close prisoner. He reports that there are two
other Southern officers who like him. not permit
ted to resign and who in close confinement He
succeeded, by stratagem, in escaping to Hampton,
whence he was struggled to this city yesterday. The
number Of reinforcements thrown into the fort he re-
presents has been greatly exaggerated the whole force
there at the time of his leaving, not exceeding two
thousand men. They all recruits, ragged dis.
pred and for the most part forced entrapped into
service There is fight in hem he says. He contra
diets too the about negroes forming part Of the
garrison.
and zealousy contend for the privilege of being allowed
70 work on the batteries. Yesterday Gen. Gwynn de-
clned the services Of three hundred from Hampton who
solicited employment on the batteries, and twice and
thrice that number could be obtained in this city and vi
cinity in single day. if it was thought advisable to ac-
cent them Indeed the entire Notifications in this har-
Dor might be constructed by the voluntary abors of
groes who would claim higher reward than the priv.
ege of being allowed to contribute their share toward
the defence of the State and the protection OF their
masters and ns,resse who had always extended she-
teriD1 hand over them.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-25
sp2+-dkcst


In obedience to 4 Resolution Of the Coaycltion M,
injunction OF secrecy bsgrg been removed the Elos.
ing section OF Ordnance, passed hy the ConyshiOu
is published for the information Of he public:
BE it ordained, Ihs, the Governor Of this Common.
wealth be- and be is hereby authorized and required 10
call INTO the service OF the Safe many volunteers
nav be necessary 70 repe invasion and pIosc The eli.
zens OF the State in the presen. emergency which voll.
teers he will receive in companies and organize into Ne
gments, Brgades and Divisions, according to the force
required, and the Governor shall appoint ali couai
sion the general field and ST. fl officers Of said nie,l
aud proceed to have item organized ard instructed
And that he shall Immediately invite 81 Efficient ltd
worthy yrgnans, and residents OF Virginia in ihe AZ.
my aud Navy Of the United States 10 retire theTeioa
and to enter the service Of Virginia. assigning TO Lea
such rank viii not the relative rank held y
them in the United States service, aud viii at least be
equivalent thereto"
BY order Of the Governor.
GEORGE ". MUNF0RD,
Secretary Of the Commonwealth.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-25

One Of the most delicate and di5,ul; tasks in prac
cal statesnausL:p is the dealing With official ilcompe-
tents Ineompeteus are generally the last people in the
world who entertain a suspicion Of their own incompe
tepcv They are ycur veabls Archbishors Of Granada
Taev are secsucie0 and vai1-glorous, and exceeding
" esty and sensitive TO tie slightest iutmaton Of their
incapacty TO perform all tbirgs. Il is these character
istcs which reader {. SO extremity difficult for civil
military ADMINISTRATORS deal with this class to every
body satisfaction. In ordinary times when ills matter
of no great consequence whether their duties proper
" periormed- is safer perhaps to let them alone aud
not disturb tbem;-for they are nest of yellow jackets
But in great crisis like that now upon US, when the free
dom and very existence Of the Commonwealth are a
stake il IS the imperative duty Of rulers 70 discard
all false dscacy and ciregardirg all personal consdaIs
ton, TO put the very best men in every public post
Tie Conversion has had this rather invdiOus task TO
perform. Our militia sysem the product of sluggish and
pescef times. seyideady not fitted 10 weather the
storms Of war. There might beand no doubt are many
officers who With experience might become great cap
tsirs But Virginia. in the present emergency, could
mot afford 20 Wal, 20 test their ca-acjties SIZE needed
skilled ability uroa the instant. That vas offered to her
in her own gallant soos-the flower Of the late United
States army THIS fortunate circumstance relieved The
Convention Of more than half the pain in the sohargo
Of its duies-whe the superseded officers were not
subjected 20 the iuruadou of iucompetency.
But whatever the disagreeabness Of the duty It has
been maufuIy met by the Convention. By the aeoT-
ton of the ordnance empowering the Governor TO GILL
Ger the volunteers tie militia is uldisturbed and We are
in fair way Of having an army more brilliantly and e.
teeyey oscered than has beu seen since the days OF
the great Napoleon. The whole hsld Is open to Ge e'a
Lee He has the en;i-e army aud navy OF the late Oaca
from which to pick and choose. That he Will call tie
best materials from both branches we have no doubt