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The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1863-02-19

Beiot6 ehe Fedefai Union was established
all tho States were independent, and asso-
ciated under AfticlesSp Il Confederation, in
the nature Of a%itteaty. The arguments now
Sdducsd 10 show Tie impraeticability Of pro-
sahtl Seperation between the North and
Soath, 20 with equal free 10 prove the i'm.
possibility of whatihen actually existed and
was accepted In the case Of the thirteen Or.
iRinai States oftbe Union. The latter stood
toward each other precisely as the North
and South would stand should they stop the
war and enter into treaty. 1t would simply
be resolving the North and South into con
federate States, roshming, as TO them the
old basis Of the Confederation. This would
be the whole of h. Itisi thsrefore,a very
simple operation. 1-tLLilktliB
i do not suggest this, however on the idea
that should it ever be adopted, the separa-
ton it implies would be permanent. | be-
lieve that it would insure an ultimate re-
union on an anti.slayery basis.
! have confidence in the inherent vitality
of Northern civilization. ! have no fear TO
see it in competition with that Of the South.
Let the proceed, side BY side in the race Of
empire, aud we shall see which viii triumph.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1863-02-19

deed "dividod against itself."l The
will not keep back-the
South will not give in--what will
the end be-? Others may think
that they can see the end, but we
know that we cannot see the final
results of the present and terrible
struggle. " ..
1t does not appear that the bill
for arming $50, 000negroes has bel
come a law, but it is probable that
It will pass
The Hon. G. L. Vallandigham
has delivered another great and
mastery speech at Newark, New
Jersey.
General Gilbert 7 dispersed "a
largelgathering Of Democrats, who
had assembled, this week, in
Frankfort, Kentucky, to nominate
q State ticket. What has taker
place in Kentucky this week, may
very soon be enacted in Ohio.
The Hon. w. Allen, of Ohio de
livered a clever, eloquent and mos
telling speech, lately, in the Hous'
of Representatives, against the bill
for arming the negres.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1863-02-19
A MOST INFAMOUS BILL.

The indignation elected by Sena-
tor Wilson's Conscription Bill has
induced him to modify some of its
harsaer and more unjust provisions.
But others are retained; and new
ones are introduced, go that, on
the whole, the bill is not much I'm.
proved; in its present shape. The
latest modified form the bill not
only shufles off all the Governors
but appoints q Provost Marshal
for each Congressional District.
with the rank and pay of q captain
of cavalry, all to be under conn.,.
mand OF Provost Marshal Generl,
who, with the approval of the Secl
Ietaryo of War, ma make rules
and regulations for the control of
his department. z'- ru dl@oW
There are three things which
these Provost Marshals are speci.
ally enjoined to do. One is to ar
rest deserters and send them to
the nearest commander; which is
necessary aud proper. The second
is to inquire into and report all
reasonable practices. Ifthis means
any thing, it means that the Pro-
vost Marshals may employ q cloud
of spies, like q veritable little ty-
rant, to pry into the private affairs
of any person whom, in his high
mightiness, he chooses to suspect
of Unreasonable practices"
The third duty of the Pro, UsI
Marshals is to "detect, seize and
confne spies.' This is o puzzler,
and comes very queerly after the
paragraph authorizing the Provost
Marshals to employ spies of their
own to any extent. The objection
lies in this fact: that the Provost
Marshal, or his superior, is made
the sole Judge Of what and who is
a.spy and can arrest and confne
Ihim without Judge CT jury. r
We hope that the Senate or House
will have the good sense to defeat
it aud all similar oppressive mea-
sures. =
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1863-02-19
ACCOMPLISHMENTS SALE.

TN obedience to an order Of the Probate
i Court of Preblc county, will sell at
public auction, on the premises, on the
goth day of March next, ~
between the hours of 10 o'clock A, NJ, and
A o'clock, P. NJ, the following Real Estate,
situate in Jefferson Township, Prcblc county,
Ohio, and bounded and described as fol
lows, to wit Being the Northwest quarter
OF section 25, Range | East, beginning at a
stake at the Northwest quarter Of said
section; thence East $50 polcs 10 a stake
thence South $50 poles to a stake thence
West 100 poles to a stake; thence North
l60 poles to the beginning being all Of
said quarter, except 40 acres OF Of the South
side of said quarter, sold and decided to
John Curry; except also 40 acres of OF
the North side Of said quarter, sold and
decided to James Taylor the residue con-
tanning so acres, be the same more or ltss,
on the following terms:-0nO third cash in
hand, one third in one year, and tho residue
in two years, the deferred payments to bear
interest from the day of sale, aud to be a
lien on said premise, until paid.
Appraised at q ,400.
d. ". HARSHMAN,
Assignee of T, N. Taylor.
BY s.. BASrA, Atty.
Feb. 10, l863.--4t [Ir. t. Si'l,
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1863-02-19
MORE TAXATION.
Il now appears, from the state

II now appears, from the state
ment of Commissioner Boutwell,
that the internal revenue will fall
far short Of the original estimates.
The consequence is, that new Artil
cles Of taxation are be hunted
up. Il is proposed totax whiskey
ST. 90 per gsllon, and tobacco 81 90
per pound. This will be taxing with
a vengeance; but if the public debt
is ever paid, or even the interest on
it, there must be taxation that will
make the:people squirm. II does
not stand to reason that we can car
~ on a war with o million Of men,
and buy all the negroes in the uni.
verse, besides bdilding railroads,
digging ship canals, to say nothing
of the immense sums stolen by con-
tractors and party favorites, with
out rolling up q debt fearful in its
magnitude. If people will dance,
they must pay the fiddler. If tbs
present generation could be force0
to pay all the debt, it would:be nc
more than eveu,handed justice. II
would be a merited punishment fol
allowing a set of lunatics to destroy
"the best government that ever ex'
isted," under the ridiculous plea o.
trying to preserve it, Caucasian.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1863-02-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE

is hereby given that on the 18th
day of February, 1868, the UNDER
signed sold out, his interest in the
late firm known as Il. A. Wilson
4 Co., to Henry Hathaway, Of Gov
ington, Ky.
The business will be continued,
in the name of L. A. Wilson, at
the old stand, one door South Ct
Ben. Myers' Store, Camden, Pre-
Bile Co., o.; and the same to be
conducted by the undersigned
Agent. WI. WILSON.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1863-02-19
GAN AMERICAN CITIZEN OF
AFRICAN DESCENT"

On last Saturday, the school OK
amincrs of this county, held a ses-
sion at Eaton. Education progresses
very satisfactorily, A full blooded
negro applied for q license to teach
school. The official report will be
Interesting. OF course Sambo rel
ceived a certificate, with savoury
8 arks Of commentator.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1863-02-19
For the Press.

EVOLVES IN SLEEPS CLOTHING"
Mr.. EDITOR, - How long will
sensible people continue to counte-
nance and encourage, by their
presence, that class of hydra-headr
ed, triplc-iongucd, clovcn-footed,
hell begottcn, heavenlforsaken by.
pocritcs, who d~csccrate the sancti-
ty of the Pulpit, by Eliminating
their anathemas against that class
of men, who differ from them in
their bloody and devilish negro
idea of governing our country ?
There is one suffering narrow
minded, bigoted and fauatical per-
son, by the name of BACON, who
disgraces the Rev. by prefxing 1t
to his name,.visits our town semi
monthly, to tell the people that
they can go on in their sin and
iniquity until the crack of doom,
without any fears..of a future pun.
ishment, as somebody has suffered
for all the rascality they may per,
form, here on earth. Upon this
hypothesis, he goes on practising
his hypocrisv and deceit upon his
poor, supplemented, and .dcluded
followers, seemingly content with,
at least, his; record here. This
pure, kind, louing, Christian BACON.
WAS posted;to deliver a temperance
lecture in the M. E. Church, OF
Saturday evening last, but in this
like his Bible teaching, he deceived
and imposed upon those who were
charitable enough to turn out tt
listen. to him.. Insteadiof Temper
ance, he treated his hearers t.
politics, and in such a low g~rovelins
style, as should have been beneath
tho dignity of a gentleman. III
said he never knew a "horsc THE
or o traitor that was NOT a Demo
GRAFT" l pity the extent of hi
narrow mind. Why did he no
add, that he rever knew q "nigge
thief" that was not an Abolitlonist
nor o hypocrite that was not at
tempting to palm himself oft for
minister? Temperance is a goo,
thing, and a reform is needed; bu
this stammering BACON is the las
man that should be'sent to Eaton
to teach the citizens morals, eithe
in religion or temperance, and i
is q poor compliment to the tabt
and intelligence Of the Eatoniani
to listen to and applaud the 10,
flung illusions Of this insane. nc
litical mountebank, who is pei
mitted to disgrace the. pulpit wit
is: fanaticism. Hereafter, whe
our citizens have anything to Goa
tribute to the good cause of lem
perance, l advise them to do 1t i
some other way than in patronizin
crazy Abolition lecturers.
Oh, for a ~whip..inle rery hoEert hand,
To lash these devils naked out Of the land.
' BRUTUS.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1863-02-19
Weekly Summary.
THE WAR.

All we can tell our readers this
week relative to our war, is,..that
the roads arc in such a state as to
prevent ahyascrious movement on
the banks of the Rappahannock.
The southerns are reported as
not a great way from Washington,
but be Il at as it may, Washington
is safe. t.....r.
We believe that some fighting
will take place on the I'D Of this
month, but we are not sure.
In Tennessee, matters remain, so
far asl:we know of, as they were
last week. Grants army has not
done much fighting Of late, but
something Is. expected from them
soon. Another attempt will be
made upon Vicksburg, and terri
BILE battle it will be. One of our
iron monsters has run tie block.
ade at Kickyburg, in spite of the
enemy'bs soaring guns and bclching
batteries.
Our forces captured about six
hundred of Morgan's command
lately, at Lebanon, Tenn.
We hear that numbers of oul
soldiers are determined to 80 ahead
with the war, and are vexed al
those at home who arc anxious
to havespeace; but there are a fal
greater number ofmen in the army
who arc signing for peace on hon
orable terms.
Congress is marching on, bu'
whether to glory and honor, or t.
disgrace and shame, we do not pre-
tend to say. We do our best t
give our readers both sides Of til,
great questions that agitate tn
public mind, that all may see ant
judge for themselves.
There cannot, we think, be
doubt, that the Consumption bill
will becomes law. What the con
sequences may be, we cannot divine
but We fear that the country hai
not reached the height of the evi
that aflicts us. Paper money
must sooner or later become of lit
tie yaiue-millions Of people viii
be ruined-numbers will find theil
way to Canada reaction vii
take place IN the price of goods and
. proYisions-taxes will increase and
wages will fall, and general distress
will follow. Looking at things as
a whole, our prospects as a nation
are gloomy and serious. The
Northern people are divided among
themselves -many cry, 60 on with
the war; others again, sigh for
peace. The American house is in.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1863-02-19
IMPORTANT MEASURES BE.
FORE CONGRESS

There arc two important meas,
ures now pending before Congress,
and third may be expected, which
if adopted. will practically revolu.
%tionize the Government of the
United States. We expect, too, the
final passage and Executive appro'
val of these three measure before
the expiration of the present ses-
sion. They are: ~.
/. The financial scheme of Mr..
Secretary CHASE, which substanti.
ally contemplates the absorption
of the local banks of the several
States rs banks of circulation into
the paper money issue ofthe Fed
eral Government. .i.. a.a.s ..I!i
2. The Militia and Enlistment
Bill Of Mr. Senator WILSON, which
provides for comforting upon the
President absolute authority over
the militia of the several States.
3. A bill granting to the Presi-
dent ct discretion, the power OF
suspending the writ of habcas cor
pus, ,uaa.b ,#I
Iu these measure it will be
readily perceived that the powers
lover the several States will Be
practically the powers of the Au-
toerat of all the Russias, or the
powers of an absolute adespotism'
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1863-02-19
NOTICE..
John Lonq'S Estate.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under
~ signed was this day duly appointed and
qualified as administrator Of the estate of
John Long, late Of Preble county, Ohio, de-
ceased. DAVID REID,
J. H. Foos, Atty.
Feb. 10, ls63-M.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1863-02-19

a1-9Hs Editor Of this paper does
not hslt himself responsible 70, thu
oYinisng 6xprsssed BY his correspond
enA The ssrter, and not the Editor
Is RESPONSIBLE. -- ~
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1863-02-19

LANDlGHAM,
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-16
From Knoxville.

WASHINGTON, Dec l5.-Ths Star furn-
ishes the following in advance of its publ
cati, u:
kilograms were received here last even
ing from Knoxville up to yesterday morn
ing. Gen. Foster has assumed command of
the troops lately under Burnside, and the
latter had departed from the city for Gin
cinnati. All was then quiet in the vicinity
of Knoxville. 1t was stated there on the
authority Of scouts and messengers that
much OF Longstreet's artillery had fallen
into the hands of our pursuing force, but
this lacked confirmation. The region in
which the pursuit is now being made is so
far distant from the telegraph as to make it
dificl to verify such statements.
Gen. Butler aud member of the SAM
tary Commission, now at Fortress Monroe,
have telegrapted to the Government here
that the rebel authorities have stopped the
distribution ofsupplies sent to our prisoners
in their hands, but We are notified that up
this time no information had reached Wash
ington that any thing official Of the rebel
notice has been communicated to either
Gen. Butler or Gen. Meredith. The fact
that Gen, Buffers letter of vaccine matter
to be used for the Union prisoners and thai
it would be disposed Of as requested, lead.
us to hope that there NAV be no mistake.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-16
Proceedings of the Rebel Con.
QreSS.

New YORK, Dec. 13-In the rebel Senate
on the 10th Wigfall offered resolution in.
curing into the treatment of prisoners
which was agreed to.
The Examiner says prisoners are furnish
ed daily with three quarters of pound OF
bacon when the rebel troops are only re-
ceving one quarter.
The rebel Senate passed bill prohibiting
the the enrolment Of substitutes in the
army.
Mr.. Brown, of Miss, offered resolution
imprsssing all abe-bodied white men into
the army, or requiring them to quit the
country within 60 days or take up arms.
A bill is pending in the rebel Congress
for the issue of 100000 coupon bonds of
the Confederate States bearing six per cent
interest and payable in 20 years.
Mr. Foote, Of Tenn, offered resolution
of inquiry into the expedieacy of the Gov
eminent distinguishing 10 its prisoners of
war of African descent, between those who
enlisted in the North as fresmen and those
who as slaves in the South have taken up
arms, and who in falling into our hands
again become the property of their owners.
Richmond papers says of 80, 900 prisoners
held in Richmond since the lst of January
1852 67l have died which it considers a
very small proportion.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-16
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Is.

The Speaker laid before the House mes
sage from the President cordially recon-
mending Capt. John Rogers who captured
the Fingal for his distinguished zeal, brave
ry and general good conduct receive vote
of thanks from Congress. This prslmlna-
~ being required by law in order that he
NAV be advanced one grade in the navy.
The Speaker said he found on his table a
letter from j. L. Riddle, signing himself
Governor elect of Louisiana, notifying him
of the resignation of Thos. Coltman, mem
Der of the House, but as the latter's name
does not appear on the rolls of the House
the communication was not laid before the
House.
Mr.. Stevens, OF Pa, introduced serses o .
resolutions referring the various branches of
he Presidents Message to the appropriate
committees. and that part with reference to
the treatmen, and condition Of rebellious
Ttates to a Sc, It committee OF nine, to be
appointed by the Speaker.
Mr.. Davis, of Md, offered as substitute,
that so much of the Presidents Message as
relates to the duty of the United States to
guarantee to every State Republican form
of Governments; and to those States IN
which the Government has been aorogated
or ovsrthrown, that they be referred to
select committee of nine, who shall report
the bills necessary to carry into enset This
duty.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-16
Dyspepsia Dyspepsia

Dr. wishart; Ihav0 been constant sufferer wtah
Dyspepsia for the last eighteen years, during which
time cannot say that ever enjoyed perfectly we'll
day. There were times when tho symptoms we're moro
aggravated than at Others and thon seemed would
be great relief to die. had al all times unpleas
ant feeling my head but latterly my suHerings 80
much increased that became almost unfit for business
Of any kind, my mind wat continually Allied with glso
my thoughts and foreboding-, and II attempted u
change their current by reading at once sensation d
icy coldness in connection with dead weight, ~ IL
were, rested upon my bran also feeling OF sickness
would at my stomach and great pain 70 my eyes
accompanied with which the continual fear Of
losing my also experienced great lassituds,
debility and nervousness, which made dimcult to
walk by day sleep by night l became avsrss 10
society, and disposed only 70 seclusion and having
tried the skill Of number Of eminent physicians OF
various schools finally came TO the conclusion that
this disease, at present IS years there vas no
in existence But, through the intsrfsrsncs OF
Divine Providence, 10 whom l dsvoutly Offer my
thanks last 70 und q sovereign remedy In your Dys-
pepsia Pills and Tar Cordial, which 70 have sRsc
tuay removed almost the last trace Of my long list Of
ailments and bad feelings, and in their pacs health,
and contentmsnt my every day companions.
JAMES n. SAUEDERs,
No. AS North Second street, Philadelphia, formerly
Of Woodbury., NJ
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-16

New YORK, Dec. l5.-The rebel Secreta.
~ of the Treasury report says the total
debt of the Confederacy in round numbers
is 81, O0O,OOO,O 900 of which $500 Ooo, wv are
Treasury notes, and $7OO,OOO,OOO OF these
notes are in circulation. The Secretary says
that the amount needed to carry on the
Confederacy to the Both of June 1854, Is
S475, 100000, besides the amount OF the
undrawa appropriations of last Congress
which reaches SAC, 100000, and if the est
mates are extended so as to exclude the
entire year of 1864 the amount will reach
sl,427,OO0,OOO which says the hopeful Sec
rotary, Congress is formally called upon to
provide, and see if the Legislature OF the
Oonfederacy last so long it will have at the
end of the year 1864, the debt of $25oO,'
100000.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-16

SAN Francisco, Dec. l3.-The ship Geo.
Peabody spoke Oct. 31st the ship Ore.
morne, from New York for San Francisco
Oct. 18th, with Winfield Scott from Bos.
ton for San Francisco.
The Constitution for Nevada Territory
which the people vote for or against on the
18th of January as published, declares eve
ry citizen owes paramount allegiance to the
Federal Government. Mother Legislature
nor the people permitted to create State
debt exceeding 100000 but three million
bonds may be issued to aid the construc.
ton of the Pacific railroad. Electors must
have their names registered and pay full
tax before they are permitted to vote.
The Legislature prohibited from passing
local or special hills. General laws being
required to suit such cases.
Sessions of the Legislature are fixed at
60 days. Salary of members eight dollars
per day.
State officers are elected for two years, 3
Supreme Judges six years. Paper money
is prohibited.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-16

Mr. Brooks, of N. Y, said if the PROPOSE.
ton of Mr.. Davis should be persisted in, be
should be disposed to add that this special
committee inquire whether Republican
Government has not been abrogated and
overthrown in the North as we'll as in the
South. since the rebellion began.
Mr.. Lovejoy said, that 10 spite of certain
individuals, there still exists Republican
Government in the States of the North,
without Infringement or abatement ;
he was for the Constitution as it is and the
Union as it was, and not as it has been
falsely interpreted; he would dispossess the
Shareholders of the Union as he would those
who seized the Chesapeake; he wanted to
put loyal crew aboard and sail the good
ship Union as our fathers planned it.
The substitute of Davis was adopted
Yeas SO, nays 80.
On the motion of Mr.. Cox it was resolv
ed that the seven additional standing com
mittees appointed be directed at once to
perform the duties prescribed by rule luz,
and examine into the state of the accounts
and expenditures of the several depart.
ments, and report particularly as specified
in said rule.
All of Mr.. Stevens resolutions, as modl.
fed, were then agreed TO.
On motion of Mr.. Cox it was resolved
that thu Secretary of War be directed to
communicate to the House the report made
bv Mai. Gen. Mcclellan concerning the
operations of the Army Of the Potomac,
while under his command.
The House then adjourned.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-16
Lee Attempts to Cut Meade's
Communication with
- Washington. avs
Gen ). sehofieId Removed.
No More Political Generals.
10000 Federal Deserters In
Canada.

NEW YORK, Dec. 4-Lee;s cavalry en-
deavored to cut off Meade's communication
with Washington on Sunday, by destroying
the bridge across Cedar Creek, near Outlets
Station. About 700 rebels made dash at
the guard posted at the bridge but were
driven off after short conflict.
The President has acceeded to the de
mand made mahe by the Loyal League re
presentatsves, and Gen. Schoofeld is re-
moved and ordered to report at Washing
ton.
Letters have been received here from
prominent conservative members OF the
rebel Congress from North Carolina, ask
ing unoficially upon what terms the South
ern States would be permitted to return to
the Union. r,
The increase of the army with political
Brigadier Gen. rails has received such very
strong protests from Grant and Hooker
that it is not only very certain the food
will be stayed in future, but Congress will
direct many errors of the past in regard to
this.
The Clerk of the Military Committee Of
the Senate, the House Librarian and some
minor officials at the Capital are suspected
of sympathy with the secessionists, and
were to day relieved.
1t has recently come to the knowledge OF
the Government thot there are upwards OF
10000 deserters ON the Canadian frontiers,
numbers of them in a suffer .ns condition
and anxious to return and join their regi-
ments. 1t is probable a proclamation will
be issued by the Pl esident, offering free
pardon to all who will return to their regi'
ments within 80 days.