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The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-05
FREQ Snaanh.

MeSSrS. EditOrS,-What has be-
come Of the party whose motto in
1856 and 1861 was FREE SPEECH?
| am led to ask this question by the
recent mob manifestations which
have gone far beyond the worst
days Of Southern violence. 1t will
not do to answer that we are in
war, and therefore that every ones
mouth should be shut. There is
less danger to the North now by q
free discussion Of the policy ofwar,
than there was to the South by q
free discussion among the people
Of that country upon the question
of slavery. Yet in 1856 and 1861
the war cry Of Republicans was
GREE SpEECH"-not Free Speech
in the North, for it had not been
abridged there, but in the South,
where slavery existed, and occa.
sional acts Of violence were used
against its enemies. Let me repeat
it again: Free Speech in regard to
slavery in the Southern States, and
in the midst of slaves, was always,
and always will be highly danger
Gus experiment to the safety Of the
whites there. Free Speech in the
North is dangerous only to the
demagogueS who would deceive the
people in regard to the extent of
the war, its probable cost, duration,
and result. Free speech in the
North enlightens the people who
are the government.
Yet professors Of religion and
other pretended saints wink at, and
even approve of mob violence.
They denouncc Free Speech in the
North when it is to open the eyes
of the people and applaud it and
demand it in the South, where it
would only lead to. slave lnsurrec-
tons. CADMUs."
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-05

Abolition party, are a branch Of
the Republican family.
That the so-called Union men"
late Republicans-are still of the
most bitter scctarian proclivitics,
may safely be inferred from the
dlscourteous-not to use q harsh
word-manner in which so respect
able, well-informed, and intelligent
a gentleman as D. Barnett, Esq,
was interrupted at the Court House,
in Eaton, the other day, by the
very men who met to baptize them
selves into the "Union," but took
care to fix upon a gentleman, who
is in favor-and they believe de-
scrvedly so-with the bulk Of the
Democratic party in this ncighbor-
hood, to abuse him soundly. And
this is the way to cement a Union,
is it? Pray what were our neigh
bors before they became Union
men" last week? We, ofthe Demo
cratic school, have always been
Union mcn-we are so still.
We admire the substance of the
advice given to Republicans by tho
Buffalo Express, and thus say to all
Dcmocrats,-y have State Tick
ct, vote for it, and leave others.
who arc not Of our political school.
to look after their own Ticket
Depend upon it, any attempt at the
fusion of parties, will end in the
confusion of all parties.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-05

Now as to the question which
concerns the ~propriety of merging
all parties here in the North into
one, forming a political hotch-pot,
the body of which would be the
vulgar shreds Of all former parties,
andthe condiments, peculating and
ambitious politicians. In favor of
this, l do not wish to be told that
the time demands unity Of purpose
and action in all things, for that
is false.
Let us admit that, to the end Of
subjugating the seeded States, a
perfect combination against them
is necessary,-yet, at the same
time, if wewould preserve suficien-
cy of vigor to render us formidable
in war, we must continue the
healthful practice of mooting all
questions of internal policy. Has
there ever been q time when the
abuses of the dominating power
called more loudly for redress and
correction than the affairs Of the
State of Ohio do now?
Will some one who declaims
against the continuance Of party
distinction, say if this is a time to
forego the strictest vigilance as to
the acts and character Of our State
officers, orto curtailin theleastthose
prudent restraints which it has al
ways been found necessary in repub-
lies, to throw around those in a pub
liz deposition. Surprising for thenonce
that there were no individuals
among us who were endowed with
any of the propensities of the ty-
rant, it might do to abrogate all
other securities Of liberty, and be
deaf to the voice Of experience.
But America is not Utopia, and
while it is not, let thinking men
beware of those who are always
ready to say "amen" to the con-
ceits and whims of fanaticism.
w. :. * i
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-05
For liz DemocraLic Prtsa.

cliff the mask and show your
mug" L.. G. A.
will not, sir. Iam,not seeking
for office popularity, or your indi-
vidual regards. There is one priv
ilego which, as a private citizen, I
shall always claim,-namcly, that
of criticising the acts Of public
men. As the gentlemen in ques-
ton is Gin his own hopes at least
an incubate officer Of the COM
monwealth, [ enumerate him o.
mong those of whom [ am at all
times at liberty to express my
opinions. As understand it, when
one individual pronounces a prin-
ciplc stated by another, to be false,
he does not by that act brand the
person stating it as a liar, nor had
| the intention of treating our as
piring friend 50 harshly as to apply
to him any such epithet. If the gen
tlcman objects to the grounds Of
my claiming liberty to confer upon
him such treatment as Ihave done.
let him publicly assert that he nci,
thor seeks, nor will accept, an of.
fer of political preference, and
will render to him both my name
and an apology; until that time
shall act on my rightful privilege
Of remaining in cog.
We will now, for few moments
speak of the question upon which
the attorney has quoted some learn
ed authorities. First, then, will
regard to the quotations: LIN com
mon with all men Of the leastjudg
ment, unhesitatingly refuse to re
spcct the ipsc dirit of any politi
clan. VIGOROUSLY dishonest a
that class of men generally are, W.
cannot be surprised that many o
them have yielded to the tcmpta
lions of the last few months t
render themselves popular with thu
masses; but less curious is it tina
the press, which is the mere crea
turc of public whim, should be lee
astray.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-05

parties, they did actually succeed
in imparting now and then a trans
atlantic smack to the policy of the
Government. When we look,
therefore, at the operation of A
merican institutions, we are con-
templating the results of principles
which it was sought to force upon
ourselves. Such a lesson we can
not afford to lose.
The Times comes to the defense
of Mr.. Russell, as follows
Mr.. Russell has been for some
time in the United States, discharg-
ing for the British public, not to
say for the whole world, the same
services that he did so well before
in the Crimea and in India. lie
has everywhere had to perform his
laborious duties under difficulties
uncomfortable to most Of his read
ers, and little shared by writers
compiling narratives at a library
table, or taking down the words Of
some customary informant. He
has had to write in haste, in eX-
haustion, in noise, in danger, in
the very'' turmoil of war, with dis
putation and even menace still in
his ears. He has been occasionally
contrqdicted, generally confessed
to be right, and sometimes has
frankly and courageously avowed
himself to be mistaken or misin,
formed. His letters are now be,
fore the world in the form Of vol.
umes, and, having passed through
the ordeal Of criticism, are part Of
the literature Of the country. No,
where has his liberty of speech
been so furiously a~rraigned, and
his vocation so denounced, as in tho
United States.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-05

All persons engaged in treason
able correspondence, in giving or
procuring aid to the epemies Of the
Union, in promoting tumults, in
disturbing the public tranquility,
by creating and circulating false re-
ports, or incendiary documents,
arc in their own interest warned
that they are exposing themselves
to sudden and severe punishment.
All persons who have been led
away from their allegiance are re-
CURED to return forthwith to their
homes. Any such absent without
sufficient cause will be held to be
presumptive evidence against them.
The object of this declaration is to
place in the hands of the military
authorities the power to give in
Simultaneous effect to existing laws
and to supply such deficiencies as
the conditions Of war demand, but
it is not intended to suspend the
ordinary tribunals Of the county
where the law will be administered
by the civil officers in the usual
manner and with their customary
authority while the same can be
peaceably exercised. The COM
manding General will labor vigi-
lantly for the public welfare and in
his efforts for their safety hopes to
obtain not only the a~cquiescence
but the active support of the peo-
pie of the country.
[Signod,1 j. @. FREMONT.
Major General Commanding.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-05
The Buffalo Express on q Union Of
Parties.

The Buffalo Express on q Union Of
Parties.
The Buffalo Express, edited by
A, NJ. Clapp, is the most infuen-
tial Republican sheet IN Western
New York. lttakcs strong grounds
against any union of the Republic
cans with the Democrats on q sin
gle State ticket in that State. 1t
says;
at needs no argument to prove
that there are political differences
Of opinion between Republicans
and Democrats which would rem
der any so called Union ticket in
this State next fall, a prostitution
of principle on both sides. This
is SO plainly obvious that such q
union is impossible from the start.
But VIC sec no reason why this
should impair the claim of the
Democratic masses to an honest
patriotism and sincerity Of belief.
But as the warning churches all
acknowledge and bow down to the
cross of Christ, so let the different
political parties Of the country, in
all their contests, remember that
they are the people, with one I'm
ion, one Constitution, and one des-
tiny. But don't let us descend to
the humbug Of pretending to be
what we are not. Let each party
nominate its ticket let neither re-
sort to those tricks which may be
pardonablc in common elections,
but which are inoxcusable now :
and after the election, let the sue
cessful and unsuccessful party bend
all their energies in the mainte-
nance Of the Union"
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-05
Capture of, Fort Hatteras,
NEW YORK, Sep. ]

NEW IUhh, Dep' l.
The fleet arrived off Hatteras
Inlet on Wednesday. Two forts
had been erected by herebels COM
handing the mouth Of the Inlet,
which commands the entrance to
Pamlico and Albermarle Sounds,
which thus affords a connection
with Virginia and the sea. The
forts replied to our ~incessant fire,
but without much damage. After
three hours cannonading the flag
on Fort Clark was hauled down,
and the rebels retreated to the 9TH
er fort. Our land forces soon oc-
cupied the abandoned fort, hoist-
ing the Stars and Stripes. At11:8O
our shells were beginning to play
on the magazine, when the rebels
hoisted a whitoAag. General But
Ter refused acceding to any terms
except unconditional surrender,
which was at last accepted. Bar
ron delivered his sword to Com.
Stringham, and the other officers
theirs to General Butler 1000
stand ofarms, 25 cannon, 500 KNAPP
sacks, and n large quantity Of mu.
nitions were captured.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
CAV L RY,
Preble Horse Guards,

am commissioned to raise q Volunteer
Cavalry Company for Col, ". H. H, Tay-
lor's Regiment O. V, c. now in Camp Har-
rison.
Horses and accouterments found the men.
Headquarters of the Company, for the
northern tier of Townships in the County, at
Paris; the southern tier at Eaton where
l or a competent recruiting officer will al
ways be found.
Pay about SIC per month and a bounty Of
800. J. C, SMITH.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-05
LEGAL NOTICE..
Deborah Bowsman

Deborah Bowsman
VS.. Preble Common Pleas.
David Bowsman Petition for Dover.
and others.
TNHE above named defendants David Bows
L man, Jacob Pence and Julia Pence his
wife, Peter lIarshman, Diminda Harshman,
Sarah Harshman, Mary Harshman, Wash
ington Harshman, Christina Harshman,
Barbara Harshman, Adam Snyder and So.
rah SNYDER his wife, Washington Bowsman,
James Bowsman, David Almenrode and Es-
ther Almenrode his wife, and Noah Bows
man are hereby notified that, on the 18th
day of August, A. d. 1861, the above named
plaintiff filed in the Clerks Office Of the
Court of Common Pleas of Preble County,
Ohio, her petition against them, the said de-
PENDANTS sottingforth, in substance, that ppf
on or about the 18th day of April, l943, was
married to Adam Bowsman, late of Preble
county, Ohio, decd. That saidAdam Bows
man departed this life on or about the 10th
day Of June, A. d. 1861. That the said Ad-
am Bowsman, during his coverture with the
plT, seized of an estate Of inheritance in the
following Real Estate, situate in the county
of Preble, and State Of Ohio, and described
as follows, to wit The northeast quarter OF
section number twelve, (l2) in township
number eight, (S) in range number one. ~
East, &c, containing one hundred and sixty
acres Of land more or less. Also twenty
five acres of land off of the north end of the
northwest quarter Of section No. seven, ~
in township number eight, (S) and range
number two, ~ East, &c. -,
Also fifty acres of land off of the north end
Of the northeast quarter of section number
seven, ~ in township number eight, (S) in
range number two (2) East, &c. That the
said persons above named are now claiming
the estate of the said Adam Bowsman in
said Real Estate, and praying that the dow
err of the said plaintiff in said Real Estate
may be assigned, &c, The said defts are
required to answer said petition by the 18th
day of October, 1861. Application will DO
made to said Court, by said pl'f, at the 0c-
tober term thereof, A. D. 1861, for an order
that said dover may be assigned accordingly.
Zoos & Campbell, attys for PHI.
Attest. Chas. W.. Larsh, Clerk.
August, %, lSGl-fw. P. f. s. 80.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-05

every individual on Massachusetts
soil, by the settled conviction of
her people, by the habits of her
successive generations, and by ex-
press provisions other constitution.
Let us, therefore, never seek to re-
press the criticisms Of a minority,
however small, upon the character
and conduct Of any administration,
whether STATE OR NATIONAL"
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-05
They went out from US, because
they were not Of u.s."
"Turn about, wheel about,
And Jump Jim Crow"

We insert a string of resolutions
in our issue of this week, forward
ed to us for publication by a number
of the good citizens Of West Man
chester.
As the Democratic party have
always been Union Men, and moth
ing but Union men, and as theyare
now as true to the Union as ever,
and engaged in fighting its battles,
and defending the Constitution aud
flag of their country, we confess
that we cannot see any good end TO
Leanswcrcd blythe fusion Of parties.
The Democrats have their own
platform-they have already nom
mated their own candidates for
State oflices,-but they will never
suffer themselves to fuse from 4
solid into a fluid state, by turning
back from their high and glorious
principles, to walk to the ballot-boX
in company with men of fire and
sword Abolition procliyities. If
honest and earnest Republicans are
fully prepared to abandon the Chic
ago platform, and unite with the
Democratic party, to enforce law
ana order, and to defend the Con-
stitution and restore the Union.
well and good; but if they vii.
not, the Democratic party viii
stand by their own principles. and
will never change their name, Oh
fuse into confusion.
We append some remarks below
taken froma Republican newspaper
which are to our liking, and We
urge our readers to read them witt
thoughtful care. They are the Ian.
guage of a highly respectable Re
publican, who will not play any
tricks with other mems intellccts
to gain either place or popularity
Democrats, be not deceived-bC
true to your conscicnces-to you
Democratic principles. If eve
peace, order, and the Union of al
the States, both North and South
be restored again in this country
1t can only be done by the Demo
cratic party, because the UnioI
men of the South have confidence
in the northern Democracy, but
they have 10 confidence in the
friendly sincerity Of the bulk Of
the Republican party, because they
well know that the fire and sword
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-05


ing, Goth inst. All the political
parties Of former days were repre-
sented. The meeting proceeded to
business, first electing Jacob Shu-
man Pres't, Francis Crick Vice
Pros't, and James T. Murphy Sec.
On motion, IT was resolved that a
Committee Of five be appointed to
draft resolutions, expressive of the
feelings of the people on the pres
ent state ofthe country. Abram
Tronc, Franklin Baker, VIM. c..
Randall, S. r. Adams, and S. r..
McWhinney we're appointed a COM
mittee on resolutions. The meet
ing was then addressed by DR.. Jo-
seph Peck, Dan'l Shuman, and 9th
crs, in short patriotic speeches,
after which the Committee report
cd as follows:
We, the citizens of Monroe Township, IT.
respective of old party differences, in view
oftho perish which our country is involved,
by an armed force who are tryingto dissolve
the Union, and whereas, our flag has been
insulted, and the peace Of our Government
destroyed, therefore,
Rcso1ced, /. That we are in favor Of
maintaining tie government of the Union
and the Constitution, as long as there is q
loyal citizen North or South to battle with
rebellion.
Q. That W are opposed to the war, and
would therefore crush by the whole power of
the nation, its authors who commenced it by
robbery and treason.
8. That we are in favor of peace, and
therefore seekfti in the only direction which
will give honorable and enduring peace, by
putting down armed rebellion, so that the
Union-loving citizens of the South can sup.
port the Constitution and have b ebenefit Of
the laws of the Government.
A.. That we are opposed TO a continuance
Of heavy taxation, and would therefore make
the war as short as possible by e%xcrting the
whole force Of the nations energies.
g., That it is the duty of all to rise above
party until the rebellion is put down, as il
will be time enough to struggle over who
shall administer the Government when w
are sure we have one to administer.
G. That we are in favor of q vigorous
prosecution of the wal until rebellion is pu
down and as soon as that is accomplished
the war ought to cease,
I. That we are in favor Of elevating an,
man to Office, irrespective of party, who il
honest, capable, and in favor of establishin!
the supremacy of the Constitution and the
laws over the whole Union.
3. And further resolved that We nee
again at Hamburg, on Saturday evening
next, for an exchange of opinion on the stat
of the Union.
The above resolutions were unan.
imously adopted, On motion j.
was resolved, that the proceeding:
of this meeting be sent to both oul
} County papers for publication.
The meeting then adjourned tC
meet at Hamburg on Saturday
evening next, The best Of feeling
prevailed, and taking all together
it was a glorious meeting.
JACOB SIIUMAN, Pres't,
FRANCIS CRICK, Vice Pres't.
j. Y. MURPHY, Sec.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-05

AS we are most anxious that the
Democratic party should know all
that is worth knowing, relative to
the battlc-fclds Of America, we in
sert the following proclamation,
and leave 1t to speak for itself.
Daring men make strange times
led.
ST.. LOUIS, Aug. 31.-The follow
ing proclamation was issued this
morning:
Headquarters Western Department,
81. LOUIS, Aug, 80.
Circumstances in my judgment
Of sufficient urgency renders it nee
cssary that the commanding GEN
eral of this Department should as
sumo the administrative powers of
this State. Its disorganized condi-
ton, the ~helplessness Of the civil
authority, the total insecurity Of
life and the devastation OF proper
ty by bands Of murderers, who in
fest nearly every county in the
State, and avail themselves Of the
public misfortunes and the vicinity
of a hostile force to crafty private
and neighborhood vengeance, and
who find an enemy where ever they
find plumber, finally demand the
severest measures to suppress the
daily increasing crimes and outra-
ges which are driving off the in
habitants and running the State.
In this condition the probable safety
and the success of our arms require
unity of purpose without let or
hindrance to the prompt admins
tration of affairs. In order there
fore, to suppress disorder, to main
tain as far as now practicable the
public peace and to give security
and protection to the person and
property OF loyal citizens,
[ do hereby extend and declare
and establish martial law through
out the State Of Missouri. The
: lines of the army of occupation in
this State are for the present de-
clared to extend from Leavenworth
by way of the posts of Jefferson
city, Rolla and Ironton, to Cape
Girardeau on the Mississippi river.
All persons who shall be taken
with arms in their hands within
these lines, shall be tried by court,
martial, and if found guilty, will be
shot. The property, real and per.
sonal, of all persons in the State OF
Missouri, who shall take up arms
!; against the United States, or who
shall be directly proven to have ia.
ken active part with their enemy
in the field, are declared to be con
? fiscated to the public use, and thei.
slaves, if any they have, are hereby
f declared free men. All persons
who shall be proven to have de
, stroyed, after the publication o
this order, railroad tracks, bridges
or t~elographs, shall suffer the ex,
f tremc penalty of the law.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-09-05
s-5aso2ablc "Ai9 and Comfort" to Hob
Makers.

The following bit ofinformation
is more than reliable, and we insert
it with pleasure, not doubling that
it will prove Of service to night
rioters, and mob-makcrs. No
thanks to the enemies offrce speech,
and q free press, that more than one
moter has not been shot beforenow.
AS ga stitch in time saves nine"
even so may the punishment in
hictcd upon the Canton rioters,
prove a salutary lesson to others
who might be tempted to act as
tools for designing mon. at is a
long lane that has no turn"
"Some days since we referred to
the mobbing and destruction ofthe
Starke County democrat" Office in
Canton, 0. By a private letter re-
ceived in this city, wcaro informed
that some Of those engaged in the
riot were arrested. While under
going a preliminary examination,
Nhe evidence being against the
prisoners,) one Of them broke from
the guard, and attempted to escape.
Refusing to stop, he was shot by
the guard and killed on the spot.
the other rioters were each bound
over in the sum Of $500 for their
appearance in Court. Thank God,
we have yet laws in Ohio, and mel
who dare enforce them.
"Since the mob, we understand
that the City Council of Canton
have appropriated $4,000 to Mr.
M'Gregor for the loss sustained"