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Washington telegraph., 1862-02-12
CorToN PLASrINe.-There is a great

COTTON PLAyTING.-There is a great
deaf Of hasty and i'll advised speculation
aud, here aud there, some rather question
able action, on the subject of our next
cotton crop. We have been an xious, no,
only from sense Of duty to our readers
but for the sake Of our own reputation for
good sense, to form correc; opinions on
this subject, and nc have never been able
to arrive at but one conclc
Our planters will unquestionably find il
for their own lest interests, as well as thai
of the country to plant profusely aud be
yond their ordinary custom Of breadstnffs
Enough to sustain the home market and
afford some for expectation, to the army
Fully enough to suffice, would be secured
by doubling the ordinary crop.
Beyond that. cotton is the only thing,
and they should make all the cotton they
can. The idea of effecting any good by
refusing to produce cotton has always
seemed to us a political absurdity. It is
means of coercing foreign nations which
will surely rebound upon ourselves with
destructive force. A the cotton we make
will sell. Why not make it and sell !: !!
II double crop should be on hand, that
would surely be compensated by the fac,
that the marts of Europe would be empty
and their demands would be go much
larger, for present supply, for speculation
and for storage.
We must not forget that the. planters
cannot cultivate their lands or even let
their hands or stock lie idle without ex.
pense. They cannot 90 into quarters like
bears. They must have means Of sup
porting themselves externally Of their
plantations. Clothing, medical attend
ance, iron, blacksmithing, thousand
things must be paid for, aud money must
be had. Grain will not bring money be,
yond definite supply. 1t would not bear
expectation. The market would be glut.
ted if We all make grain. What could
not be eaten would rot, or, as is now the
case LII Illinois be used for fuel.
We sincerely hope our planters will
make all the cotton they eau, after being
sure of a surplus of grain. 1t will bring
nerve and slnew in many ways to the
Southern Confederacy, as well as keep our
planting interest from becoming hope
lessly crippled.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-12

PLACE Aux DAMEs!--This our learn
ed readers will understand. 1t is French,
and means Groom for the ladies'" Our
Washington ladies, (ever ready for good
word or work. are desirous of encourag.
ing, and assisting the volunteers under
Rector's call. They mean to get up, and
give on their own account, series Of two
or three entertainments, consisting of ta-
beaux, music, and songs There is no
opera about it, 1t will be homespun
beauty aud talent-the sort our young
men dream of, and fight for. -
The first entertainment will be given
next Tuesday night. Our country friends
ought all to come in, and bring the ladies.
The proceeds will be strictly applied for
the benefit of our volunteers, without any
deduction Of expenses. ~ oggnl
Any young man, who by hook or crook
can raise the admission fee, and will not
come and bring his sweetheart on his arm
well we don't care who he Is. We old
fellows know whats what" and we will
be there to renew our youth in the plea-
sures of the young.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-12

70, A private letter from Col. B. A.
Rines of the ono. State Guards" to A..
r Hooper, ESQ.,. Of this place, informs
US that his regiment, together with eight
other regiments of infantry, and one of
cavalry: had been transferred to the Con-
federate service,
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-12

They were waiting aid from the South
to make a forward movement as soon as
possible
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-12

DEATH OF DR.: WALKER.-An emf.
nent man has fallen in Hampstead. DIR.
James H. Walker is no more He departed
last Monday morning about clock I'll
had been for long time in feeble health,
but it was fondly hoped that he would still
be spared for years, as the friend, and
counsellor of many, who through life had
rested upon his advice, and been aided
by his counsel.
Another pen will do justice to the mer-
Its of the deceased. We will not antici
pate He was one of our oldest citizens.
A man of wealth and influence, always
directed for good. His loss will leave a
chasm In society, which time and events
will net shortly fill. His faults were few;
they are buried with him. His virtues
were many; they will live forever.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-09-11

aware of adark figure appearing
and disappearing under the balcony
and evidehtly having her in view.
Though not naturally timid, her
heart thrCBbed D little at first, then
she smiled at herself, thinking
Monsieur Ralston's suggestion
has frightened me it is probably
some one sbeking shelter from the
dampnesS II the evening
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of the person
were certainly odd for such a pur-
pose; and she was at length, in
spite of herself, convinced that,
for some reason or other, she was
the object of a close scrutiny.
Turning away with some brava-
do, and certain consciousness that
indifference was her best role, she
commenced singing with an air of
carelessness La Marseilldise.
A quick noise, a bound that
shook the balcony, the blinds
parted, and there leaped in the
figure of man or boy ; for the
intruder could not have been over
sixteen. Clotilde stihed the cry
that rose to her lips, and the next
instant the trembling, gasping
tones that greeted her car restored
her calm. 1t was q broken, incohe-
rent cell for her pity and protec-
tion.
There is something familiar in
the voice.
She takes a step nearer.
What, Malino! is it you? Why
are you here? What does this
mean?
The dark eyes of the boy, a
mixture of creole and African
were unnaturally bright, his Olive
cheek flushed and fevered, his lip
parched and tremulous. Indeed
his whole aspect indicated the ex
element of fight. Something Q
fear, something of defiance aashe,
into his face at this question c
Clotilde's, and seethed out in tn
reply that he gave.
Il swan down the river from
Castle Grande last night! crosse,
the bayou at dawn! | hid in tn
morasses till night again, and her
| am! |! "a'''
Clotilde's eyes dilated with a
mazcment as she summed up tn,
marvellous distance accomplisheC
in this briefly described journey.
'And your master? Where i
he? Why did you leave him
Malino He was good master
wasn't he?
TO DE CONTINUED,
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-09-11
THE DAY SCHOOL BELL.


A new Singing Book for Day Schools,
called the Day School Bell, is now ready
1t contains about 200 choice songs, rounds,
catches, Duets, trios, quartetts and cho-
ruses, many of them written expressly for
this work, besides 80 pages Of the Elements
of Music. The Elements are 30 easy and
progressive, that ordinary teachers will find
themselves entirely successful in instructing
even young scholars to sing correctly and
scientifically; while the tunes and words
embrace such variety of lively, attractive,
and soulstirring music and sentiments, that
no trouble will be experienced in inddeing
all beginners to go on with zeal in acquir.
ing skill i'll one of the most health-giving
beauty-improving, happiness-yielding, and
order-producing exercises OF school life. In
simplicity Of its elements, in variety and
adaptation of music, and in excellence and
numbef'of its songs, original, selected, and
adapted, it claims by much to excel all com.
petitors. 1t will be found the best ever
issued for semlnaries, academies, and public
schools. A few sample pages of the ele-
ments, tunes, and songs, are given in o
circular send and get one. 1t is compiled
by Horace Waters, author of Sabbath
School Bell" Nos. l and 2, which have had
the enormous sale of 76O, 900 copies. Prices
paper cover, 20 cents, $l5 per hundred ;
bound, 80 cents, $23 per 100; cloth bound,
embossed gilt, 40 cents, $50 per hundred
rs copies furnished at the 100 pIice Mailed
at the retail price.
HORACE WATERS, Publisher,
4Sl Broadway, New York.
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NER YOCAL MUSIC.

will be true to the; A penny for your
thoughts Little Jenny bow; Better times
are coming; I dream Of my mother and my
home; Merry lite birds are we, "a song for
children); Lizzie dies tonight; Jenny s
coming Ger the green; Was my brother in
the battle? and Why have my loved oncs
gone, by Stephen c. Foster. Shall We know
each other there? by che Rev. 4. Lowry
Pleasant words for all, by J. Roberts. There
is a beautiful world, by l. NJ. Holmes
Price rs cents each. Freedom, Truth and
Right, a national song and grand chorus /;
music by Carl Heiuemann, with English
and German words, 80 cents. Where liberty
DIV ellis is my country, Plumley. Forget IL
you can, but forgive l hear sweet yoices
singing, and Home is home, by J. R. Thorn
as, so cents each. These songs are very
popular. Mailed free at retail price.
Foreign sheet Music at 2 cents per page.
All kinds of Music merchandise at war
prices. HORACE WATERS, Pubhshe',
48l Broadway, Now York.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-09-11
WILLIAM FERGUSON.

Having made arrangements with
my father to conduct the Eaton
Democratic Press, of which l have
now become the sole proprietor, !
beg to solicit the continued and in
creasing patronage OF all true
Democrats, pledging myself to do
all that education, political science,
and perseverance in we'll doing
will enable me to do, to preseut
from week to week, as good pa.
per IS any other of the same size
published in America. l shall
still have the experience, advice
and cousel of my father to guide
me; and his literary labors viii
continue to occupy a prominen
place in the columns of the paper
|. ~ !" HARPER FERGUSON.
Eaton, Sept. IL, 1862. @
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-09-11
SABBATH SCHOOL BELL NO. 2.
$4,000 COPIES IsSU


1t is an entirely new work of nearly 200
pages Many of the tunes and hymns we're
written expressly for this volume. 1t will
soon be as popular as its predecessor, (Bell
No. ~ which has run up to the enormous
number of 675, 900 copies-outstripping any
Sunday school book of its size ever issued
in this country. Also, both volumes are
bound in one to accommodate schools wish
ing them in that form. Prices of Bell No.
2, paper cover, l5 cents, $l2 per lOOi bound,
20 cents, $40 per 100; cloth bound, en-
bossod gilt, 80 cents; s23 per 100. Bell No.
l., paper cover, l3 cents, $40 per hundred !;
bound 20 cents, SIS per hundred; cloth
bound, embossed gilt, rs cents, 500 per 100.
Bells Nos. and bound together, 40 cents,
$50 per 100; cloth bouud, embossed gilt, so
cents, $40 per 100. 25 copies furnished at
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-09-11
IawtofNewspapefs.

!. Subscribers who do not give express no
tice to the contrary, are considered as wish
ing to continue their subscriptions.
E3.IIf tdbseEibe ersI otder the 'disc0ntiauance
Of.hcir papersithe publishers may continue
TO send them until all arrearages are paid.
3. Ifsgbec5ibsrs rssfta4ss errrsslsst to take
their papers from the Office to which they
SEadpsstsd they are held responsible til
Aex% settled she bill and ordered The
paper discontinued.
bnAt1f,Sj bseribers move b to other places
without Informing the publishers, and the
papers ore sent to the former direction, they
are held responsible. % lJ,o iia ole. -a4
S. The courts have decided that refusing
10 tRke q paper from the Office is "prima
acie evidence Of Intentional fraud llBL
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-09-11
Gen. Pope.

Gen. Pope passed here last night,
on the 9;23 train, on his way West.
The General expressed his regret
at having ever left the West, and
hoped that he might never have
to go East again. In conversation
H tt, t.H ~ 4" .l#
with a gentleman in the cars, the
General spoke in the most eulogis-
tic terms of the Western troops,
saying, that he would never wish
to have any others under him.
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the 100 price. Mailed at the retail price,
HORACE WATERS, Publisher,
4Sl Broadway, New York.
NEW INSTR UMENTAL MUSIC

NEW INSTR UMENTAL MUSIC p
President Lincolns Grand March, with
the best Vignette ofhis Excellency that has
yet been published music by Helmsmuller.
leader of the 22d Regiment Band, price 80
cents Our Generals Quickstep, with Wig.
nette of 35 of our generals; music by Graf
ulla, leader of the 7th Regiment Band, so
cents. The Seven Sons Gallop, aud Laura
Keene Waltz, 35 cents each. Comet Schot,
tische, % cents al by Baker. Music Box
Gallop, by Herring, 35 cents. Union Waltz,
La Grassa, 25 cents. Volunteer Polka,
Goldbeck, 25 cents. Spirit Polka !; General
SCOTS Farewell Grand March, rs cents
each; Airy Castles, 80 cents, all byA, =,
Parkhurst, Freedom, Truth and Righ,
Grand March, with splendid vignette music
by Carl Heinemann, so cents Al Of which
are fine productions.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-09-11
NEW MUSIC FOR THE MILLION,

IN CHEAP FORM, ARRANGED As oUARrETTEs AND
cHoRUsEs roR MUSICAL SOCIETIES, oHoIRs,
SUNDAY SCHOOLS, PUBLIC SCHOOL,, ;
sEMINARIEs, ETC. ..e
Shall we know each other there Shall we
meet beyond the river2 Be in time; There
is beautiful world; Don't you hear the
Angels coming Where liberty dwells is my
country; Freedom, Truth and Right, ina
tional sOngs); There is land of love; Ser
row shall come again no more. Price cts;
25 cents per dozen, 50 per hundred. Post
age l cent In sheet form, with piano
accompaniment, rs cents.
Published by HORACE WATERS, 4sl
Broadway, New York, and for sale by N. P.
Kemp, Boston; Chas. s. Luther, Philadel-
phia; G. Crosby, Cincinnati; Tomlinson 4
Brothers, Chicago, and ]. W. Mcintyre, St.
Louis. .. -~. sep4-3m
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-09-11
lflarrie6:

On the 4th instant, by B. F. Larsh, Esq
at the residence of Mr., A. B, Degrott, Nj
r. G. D McKEMy, of Eaton, to Miss KAT
MoFADDEN, of Gettysburg.
May Heaven its choicest blessings pour
On those uniied from this hour; O
TIL death shall part, may sweetly run
The currents of two lives in one
On which their bark may safely glide,
Freighted with love more dear than life;
United still, whate'cr betide,
Husband true, and perfect wife. F,
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-09-11
Ea1o n..f<BhiIo.
Ihgrsdsy,5:s September i. 1852
Constitutional Rights which We Mean
To Exercise And Maintain.

Constitutional Rights which We Mean
To Exercise And Maintain
Congress shall make no law re-
spsCting on establishment of re-
hgiOn, or prohibiting the free ex-
erciso thereof; or abridging the
freedom II speech, or Of the press.
-Amehamtnts to the Constitution o.
As' EaitSd States, Article L. IL8gf
"Evefy citizen may freely speak
write, and publish his sentiments
on all subjects, being responsible
forSthslabusei of the right; and nc
law shall be passed to restrain Oh
abridge the liberty OF speech, or o.
the press.s- Constitution Of Ohio
Article /, Section II.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-09-11
NOTICE.

The patrons and readers of the
Eaton Democratic Press, are hereby
informed, that in future the above
paper will be the property Of, and
conducted by Harper Ferguson.
|.. M.4Fsrguson-a presents his res
pectful thanks to the Preble
Democrats, and others, for the
generous support they baue rem
dered him as Editor and Proprietor,
and begs to commend the Press
and his son, to their liberal sup
,aNrt .,
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-09-11
Democratic Nominations.

ALBANY, September 1O-The De-
mocratic State Convention met at
noon. Hon. Horatio Seymour was
nominated, By acclamation, for Co.
vern ~
SPRINGFIELD ILL.,, Sept 10-The
Democratic State Convention to-
day nominated Jas. S, Allen for
Congress, Alex. Starne for State
Sreasurer, and John F. Brooks for
Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton. haa rtt .aah951
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-09-11
TO DE CONTINUED.
Notice in Partition,

nainu1 OoiA'0n Preble Com. Pleas.
poho.. 1,Ti;ao, NJ, =, Il Petition for partition
To Robert Jellison, of Cass county, Indi-
ana, Priscilla Tully, of Randolph county,
Indiana, Mary Page, of Preble county,
Ohio, John Jellison, of Jay county, Indiana,
Frederick Walker and Phebe Walker his
wife, of Preble county, Ohio, Hannah Da.
Wis, John G. Davis, Sarah A. Davis, Marena
Davis, Malinda Davis, Aaron Davis, and
Felix M Davis, of the State of Indiana,
Lewis Winegardner, and Margaret Wine
gardner his wife, of Jay county, Indiana,
Samuel Jellison, of the State of Missouri,
John G. Jellison, Margaret Clayburg and
Isaac Clayburg, Matilda Jellison, Mary A.
Jellisou and Robert Jellson, of the State of
Missouri, Ephraim Jellisou, of Wabash
county, Indiana, Sarah Jcllison, of Preble
county, Ohio, William Nyre and Nancy
Nyre his wife, of Clinton county, Indiana !;
You are hereby notified, that on the 18th
day of August, 1862, the above named plain
tiff, Malnda Jellson, filed in the Clerk S
Office of the Court of Common Pleas, within
and for the county of Preble, and State Of
Ohio, her petition against yourselves as de-
PENDANTS, wherein the said plaintiff demands
the partition Of thefOllowing described Real
Estate, situate in the county of Preble, and
State of Ohio, and being the southwest quar-
ter of section No. %, Of township No, 9, in
range No. 2 east, &C. containing one hun
dred and fifty-six 156) acres of land, be the
same more or less And the said defendants
are further notified that the said plaintiff,
Malinda Jellison, will at the next term Of
said Court of Common Pleas, apply for an
order that said partition may be made ac-
cordingly. >: Ii; zoos,
Attest: Atty for Petitioner.
c. W. Larsh, clerk. Pr. f. $8,O5.
August 81, l862-6w
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[From Harper's Monthly.1
GIotihe anS tBe GmtrabarA
,g A Tale Of the Present War.
CONTINUED.

Left alone, and too restless to re-
turn to the piano, or employ her
self in any way, she lowered the
lights and again sought the win
dow. The rain had ceased, and a
faint star-gleam shone down the
vacant street, where only a solitary
pedestrian or q carriage now and
then passed; but afar came the
roll of a drum, and an occasional
bugle note rang shrilly out.
She had been standing thus
perhaps a half hour or SO absorbed
in her thoughts when she became
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-09-11

We deeply regret our inability
10 present our readers with a bet
ter paper this week ; sickness has
prostrated us, and we have been
unable to procure any assistance.
We hope, however, to come to time
next week, with more news.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-09-11

pA-We are pleased to announce
the safe return of our townsman,
Boner. He has been hard at work
since he left. Mr., B. raised a full
company in Dayton, the other day.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-09-11

s@.W We would recommend all of
our readers, who deal largely in
candles, to give Mr.. Ackerman a
call, at his Factory, on Beech st.,
one door south of Israel street.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-09-11
$l50---New 7-Ootave Pianos,

In Rosewood cases, iron frames, and over.
strung bass, of different makers, for $3.50
do, with mouldings, $3.50; do, with carved
legs and inlaid nameboard, SITS, $l85 and
$500; do, with pearl keys 1925, $3.50 and
$500; new 62.octaye, Sl35; do, 68-octave,
$40. The above Pianos are fully warran
ted, and are the greatest bargains that car
be found in the city Please call and see
them. Secondhand pianos at $25, $40
$50, $50, SIS, and $lOO.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-09-11
THE HORACE WATERS MELoDEoNs,

Rosewood cases, Tuned the Equal Temper
ament, with the patent Divided Swell and
Solo Stop Prices from $35 to 5000. Organ
Harmonious with Pedal Bass, $3.50, $2T5
and 5000. School Harmonious, $40, $50
$50 and 800. Also, Melodeons and Har
monums of the following makers Prince
& Co.'S, Carhart & Needham, Mason &
Hamlin, and S. D. & II. W. Smith, all Of
which will be sold at extremely low prices.
These Melodeons remain in tune long
time. Each Melodeon warranted for three
years.
eaa. A liberal discount to Ciergymen,
Churches, Sabbath Schools, Lodges, Semi
naries, and Teachers. The Trade supplied
on the most liberal terms .'.e.
... HORACE WATERS, Ag't,
48l Broadway, New York
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r. G. SCHENCK NOMINATE D
aA .h FOR CONGRESS.

DAYTON, September Sat the
Union Convention of the Third
Congressional District, held at
Middletown to day, General R. G.
Schenck was nominated. His op-
ponent is Hon. @. L. Vallandigham
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Cincinnati.

Again has the tocsin sounded,
and again have thousands of brave
men, from all parts of the State,
gone to risk their lives in defense
of the Queen City. From late ac-
counts we learn, that the;rebels are
within a very few miles of Coving-
ton: On "Wednesday night, our
forces looked for an attack to be
made, but they were not disturbed.
The officers and men are of the
true grit, and should the enemy
venture an attack, we think he
will see the policy of retreating.
We understand that there is "a com
pany formed here, ready to start
at any time. G. W. Brookins has
been elected Captain, j. W. Scatter,
1st Lieutenant, and L. T. McCabe,
I'd Lieut..
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-09-11
,,OCTOBER, ELRCTION.

The names Of those intending
,tSbsSaIdidates atthe forthcoming
election, willibe inserted in the
G,Esss,, gtiIl the. day Of election, at
81 each, in advance % .af .a5I
-tbam -qi-l---r---4c-~-~-r~>~-
1.-the rebels arereported to have
entered Pennsylvania. Mcclellan
issaid to be following them up in
AEo,.l,fa n5dsHFtl j slr'I'y miss.
M~IyH'hu'l i aigalru
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TES TIM O MAILS:

"The Horace Waters Pianos are known
as among the very best '-Eoangelist
ave can speak of their merits from per-
sonal knowledge" Christian HteIhgencer.
Nothing at the fair displayed greater
excellence. "--Churchmdn
"Waters' Pianoes and Melodeons challenge
comparison with the finest made anywhere
in the country" Home Journal
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-09-11
Reported Arrest of Mcdowell.

New YORK, September 9.-The
Times says editorially that General
Mcdowell is in this city, under ar
rest, on q charge of treason. By
whom it is preferred, or on what
grounds. we are not aware.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-09-11
George Lockwood

III as just opened Grocery Store on Bar
IL on street, one door south of the Eagle
Hotel, where he keeps everything in his line
such as - N co NN ~
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-09-11
R. c. D. MoKEMY,
TNE HORACE W ATERS MODERN
IMPROVED
OvERsTRUNG BASS
Full Iron Frame Pianos

Are justly pronounced by the Press and Mu-
sic Masters to be superior Instruments
They are built of the best and most thor
oughly seasoned materials, and wiH stand
dny climate The toner's very deep, round,
full and mellow; the touch elastic. Each
Piano warranted for three years. Prices
from $l75 to $500.