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The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09

Reporto of the Committee on the Con.
duct Of the War-TAe Miscarriage
at Petersburg
WASHINGTON, Feb, 6.-The Com.
mittee on the Conduct Of the War
made their report to-day relative
TO the attack on the euemy's lines
before Petersburg. 1t appears
that the explosion under the enc.
my's battery was a suggestion of
Lieut.. Col. Peasants, OF the 18th
Pennsylvania, and the mining was
mainly the work Of his regiment.
The plan of attack was submitted
to General Meade by General
Burnside, who proposed to place
two brigades of colored troops,
who had been drilling with refer
ence to an attack some weeks in
advance at the attacking column.
; Gen. Meade objected because
they had not been under fire. The
matter was then referred to Gen.
Grant, who decided that white
|, troops should lead the assault. He
, said, in the evidence to Gen, Burn
side, to put his colored division IN
front, and | believeif he had done
!, 80, it would have been a success;
still l agreed with Gen. Meade in
n his objection to that plan, because.
! if they failed, it would be said thai
3 the colored troops were put there
- to be killed. The order for the
springing of the mine was giver
~ by Gen. Meade. Gen. Burnside
received a peromptory order, a
!, las A. NJ, to Withdraw.
Burnside la6ored to induc'
> Meade 70 rescinu the order, be
q lieving that success would crown
the effort, There ia a difference
!, between the testimony of the TIVE
Generals, Meade testifying tina
n Burnside was authorized to exer
~ else his judgment in withdrawing
:, Colonel Peasants testifies tina
!; Gen. Meade and the Chief Engi
~ neer had no faith in the success o
. abe mine.
~ The Committee are of opinio
that the cause of the disastrous re
10 suit was the change of Burnside
"a plan to put the colored troops i,
~ advance. The conduct of the CO.
ia ored troops; when they were pu
"a into action, would seem to full
Justify the confidence Gen. Burn
side reposed in them. Gen Graz
attributes the disastrous result par
ly to the troops being unaccon
re panied by any of the Divisio
IN Commanders.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09
TIFF GREAT WESTERN GRO
Gerry.

Those DESTROYS of selecting from
a large and well selected stock of
Family Groceries, should visit the
Store Of J. F. SPATz, on Main
Street, Eaton. He has NOW on
hand a choice selection of Grocer.
les, such as Tea Coffee, Sugar, spi-
ces, Candles, the best brands OF
chewing and Smoking Tobacco,
coal oil, Buckets by the Gross,
Baskets, Tubs, Fish, Candles, Soap
and a thousand other articles.
The Bakery is also in successful
operation, and fresh Bread and
Cakes may by had every day, Go
and see him.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09
To the Editor of the Democratic Press.
PITTsBURG PENNsYLvANlA,
February 9th, 1865.

February 9th, 1865.
SIR:-Allow me to have q few
lines inserted in your weekly paper.
I must write multam in parUO.
Well we are still on earth, but not
in Ohio. This is a land of smoke,
dirt, iron, coal, and glass. Demo
crars and Republicans r here as
in Ohio: for and against the war,
but there is q very extensive desire
for peace, Pittsburg is a large
city, and a frstrate place for husi-
ness. 1t Is so enveloped in smoke
day and night, that it reminds nae
OF some descriptions l have heard
once and again of hell. The Mo-
nougahela river winds its course
from Pittsburgh to Brownsville,
through q very beautiful tract OF
country; not unlike some parts OF
the highlands of Scotland. The
whole country is one vast field oil
minerals. 1t is indeed a district Of
wealth unknown. 1t is the Shelf
fed and Birmingham of America
in point of mineral wealth, The
land aud timber are poor, but the
underground is rich. A mai
bought q white cow in Pittsburg
the other day and in a short time
lost her, he searched the whole
neighborhood for her, but could
not find her; at last, one Of hi
neighbors asked him if he had no
lost his COW? The cowless MAJ
replied that he had. "There sh'
L." exclaimed the other man; "no'
said tie Irishman, "that is not I'll,
COW; "mine was a white COW, bu
that is a black beast" Such is tn
effect aud power of Quaker smok
in the land of William Penn. Tn
river is still locked up in ice, an
the weather is Intensely cold.
long to- hear from you ard to Sc
the Press. God bless you my sor
60 on and prosper. Of old friends
I say, may wealth, peace and pros
perity attend you. Of Eaton,
say, with all thy faults, / love the
still.
" FERGusoN.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09
From the Army Of the Potomac.
HEADo'RT's ARMY OF THE POTo,(
MAO, February 8.

The result of Yesterdays engage
msnt appears this morning in our
advanced lines beyond Hatcher
Bun; the capture Of about 200 pris-
oners, a train of wagons and mules
with thu drivers, and considerable
loss inflicted on the enemy in kill
ed and wounded.
The cavalry under General Gregg
captured the train at Dinwiddee
Court. house, while on the way to
North Carolina for supplies, the
trip taking sixteen days for it's ac'
complishment.
From this place scouting parties
were sent in different directions;
one of which went up the Boyd.
town Roads, where they found
camps which had been deserted
only a short time previous, and
where the captured a few wagons
of Pcgrams division. In the mean
time the rebel cavalry were order
ed up to meet Grigg oil reinforce,
but found they were not strong
enough consequently fell back,
t No fight took place. About 100
barrels of whisky was destroyed
J.. in the vicinity but no army stores
were found at any place which ou'
f troops had reached.
, An order was found posted VI
at Dlnwiddie Courthouse, appeal
0 ing to the people to come forward
and give all the supplies the.
could possibly spare to the Govern
\ ment, as both men and horses wer
suffering very much.
4. The loss in the division was on
p. ly two or three during the day.
In the engagement of the 2
e Corps, yesterday, at Hatcher's Ru
the loss was about seventy altogeth
er, while that of the enemy is est
mated at about 300.
LATER.-February 6, 10 P. N
Quite a severe engagement too
place this afternoon between tn
D. 9Th Corps and the enemy, on tn
j. Dabney's Mill, west of Hatcher
r. Run, the result of which, was nc
i. favorable to us as far as position
N concerned, but the enemy pal
It. dearly for the ground he gained.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09
LEGAL NOTICE.

A. Long, pI'H: Of r Common S0. pleas PSsa
vs.. po4:.;o. o., par.
Margaret 3. Long and .;,;on and Gssisn.
0earrS' Sst'' ment of Dover.
Margaret Long, widow, and Margaret 3
Long, John W. Long and Nancy U. Long,
heirs and legal representatives of John
Long, late of Preble county, Ohio, deceased,
and SilaS D. Long. James B. Long, Albert
A. Long, and William l. B Long, minor
children and heirs at law Of Jacob s, Long,
late Of said county, DECEASED, who was an
heir and legal representative Of said JohD
Iona. deceased, will take notice that the
plaintiff, on the 21tn day Of December, A.
b. 1864, fled his petition against them in
the Office of the clerk of the Court of Com
mon Pleas of the said county Of Preble, in
which said petition, saij plaintiff demands
partition Of l55 acres of land situAted In
said county, and being all Of the northwest
quarter Except two acres in the southeast
corner thereby Of section 30, in township
4, of range 3, east, of which the said John
Long died seized and that dover be assign.
ed therein to the said Margaret Long.
And the said defendants are also further
notified that at the said court of Common
Pleas next to be holden in and for the said
county Of Preble, the plaintiff will ask Al
order Of partition of said land, and thai
dover be assigned therein pursuant to thu
statute, and for such other orders and act
Of said court as he may be legally entitled
10 in the premises.
WILLIAM A. LONG.
By Zoos & STEPHENS, his Atty.
Attest: HIRAM SHANK, Clerk.
Dec. 20, l864-7w. Pr.t$-
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09
FROM THE SQUTH.

WASHINGTON, February 9.-The
Richmond Wing, of the 7th, says:
The following documents were
laid before Congress this mornings:
ITO the Senate and House of Rep
resentatives of the Confederate
States Of America:
"IIhaving recently received writ'
ten notification, which satisfied me
that the President of the United
States was disposed to confer infor,
mally with unofficial agents. that
might be sent by me, with the view
to the restoration of peace, l RET
ouested Hon. Alexander II. Ste
phens, Hon. Il. NJ. T. Hunter, and
lion. John A. Campbell, to pros
coed through our lines to hold Il
conference with Mr.. Lincoln, OF
such persons as he might depute Ia
represent him.
| herewith submit for the infor
nation of Congress a report of thu
eminent citizens allowed named
showing that the enemy refused t.
enter into negotiations with thu
Confederate States or any one o
them separately, or give our people
any other terms or quarters thar
those which a conqueror may gran
or to permit us to have peace OF
any other terms than an uncondi
!, tional submission to their rule
complied with the acceptance @
= theil recent legislation, includinI
e an amendment to the Constitutio'
for the emancipation of negr
slaves, and with the right, on tn
part of the Federal Congress, t
legislate on the subject of the relt
=, tions between the white and blac
population of each State. Such i
as [ understand the effect of the a
mendment to the Constitution
which has been adopted by th
Congress of the United States.
Signed
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09
LEGAL NOTICE.


John D. Niswonger, guardian Preble O.
of Elizabeth G. and Luella Probate
NJ, Huffman, Court.
va. Petition 20
Sarah G. Earhart, ct al. sell laads&c
ID order of the Probate Court duly issued,
ID in the abrve entitled cause, l will
On Wednesday, February 1st, 1866
on the premises, offer for sale at public
vendue, between the hours of one and four
o'clock P. NJ, the following real estate, sit.
uate in Preble county, 0hiO, and bounded
and described ss follows, to,Wit, Situate
and being in the northeast corner of the
south west quarter of section No two e, in
township No. seven ID Of range No. three,
(3,) east; beginning at the northeast corner
of said quarter, thence running south eighty
f90) rods; thence west SO far as 10 include
and contain 6~fty,thres and one third (53A)
acres; being The same land conveyed to Da,
vid Werts to Solomon hoffman, deceased,
by deed recorded in Book No 40 page Sc,
records Of Preble' county. Ohio. The lar s
to be sold free aud clear Of dover or other
incumbrances. Appraised at $2,667 90.
Terms Of Sdle,-0ne third cash in hand,
and the residue in two equal annual pay
ments, with interest, to be secured BY mort
gage on the premises.
JOHN D RISw0NGER, Guardian.
GILMORE 4 CANrBELL. Att'yS.
Dec. az, ls64-at (PrH-
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

Guitars. Banjoes, AccOrdeona, Ilutinas.
Music Boxes, TaDborines, Flutes, piecalosl
Flies, Clarionets, Preceptors, Tuning
Forks, Guitar Strings, GUN TRIMMINGS.
bullet ladies', ramrods, wads, TIPS, shot
chargers, tube wrenches, shot. sRd iron
stan Dis, beef steak Founders, lanterns, ale
turner's, tea bells, sleigh bells, door brlld,
COW and sheep bells, bird cages; black ue
brushes, wad cutters; min &c meat cutters,
dust pans, raj and mouse traps, tfimblcs,
cocoa dlppers, walters, states, spool itan Is,
Masonic emblems, wh,sker brushes, slAw
cutters, shovels and tongs, clothes pins.
hand brooms, pepper and spice boxes,
spring balances, m Itch boxes. paper do!ls,
padlocks, umbrellas, drums, flags, sand pa
per, carpet taeks, and a ho't of other 90.
lions, which he has not time or ronm 10
enumerate here. Also Xxi blatSing.
whitewash brushes;
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09
ALFX H. STEPHENS.
E. N. T. HUNTER.
JNO. A.

TIE NATIONAL DEBT. The Daston Herald
an Abolition paper, begins to realize the f.
~nancial %sitnation: Itssys, January rs.
1t is not to DO denied that the national
debt is rapidly increasing; aad that it will
amount by July to nearly three thousand
millions ofdolars, On the top Of this will
come up for settlement claims for property
destroyed, amounting to nearly as much
more. If one half Of these claims are al
lowed, It will swell the indebtedness of the
nation TO four thousand fUe Hundred mil
lions of dollars with an annual expeudi.
ture Of at least two hundred millions TO sup
port the Government in timc of peace, be-.
SIDES paying the interest on the public
debt, These figures are startling, and should
claim the attention of statesmen, as they
vii the attention Of the people when the
tax-gather comes knocking at their doors.
If we add 20 the above an equally large
sum for State and town debts, and an enor-
mons pension list, we shall see abundant
cause to startls any one who expects to be
a plrty in the payment Of tt.ss debts, We
are glad the Herald begins to realise the
horrible condition it has done so much to
prodlce,
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09

The Chicago Express Train, going west
leaves Cincinnati at 100 P. NJ, Hamilton
500, Cswden 9l6, Eaton 8 45, arrive at
Richmond 1925.
Going south will leave Richmond at sos,
A. NJ Eaton 1902, Camden 1920, Hamil-
ton ll.20, arrive at Cincinnati l2.45.
D. McLAREN, Sup't.
s. G. CoxsvER, Asst Sup't.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
RICHMOND. Feb. 5. 1865.

To the President of the Confederate States:
SIR--Under your letter of ap-
oil the 28th ult., we pro-
ceeded to seek an informal confer
ence with Abraham Lincoln, Presi-
dent of the United States, upon
the subject mentioned in your let.
ter. The conference was granted
and took place on the 30th ult.,on
board steamer anchored in Hamp
ton Roads, where we met Presi.
dent Lincoln and the Hon. Mr.,
Seward, Secretary Of State, I the
United States. 1t continue foro
several hours, and was bot fulld
and explicit. We learned from
them that the message of President
Lincoln, to the Congress CT the
United States in December last, exl
plains clearly aud distinctly his
sentiments as to terms, conditions.
and method of proceedings by
which peace can be secured to the
people, and we were not informed
that they would be modified or al
tered to obtain that end. We un.
derstood from him that no terms
or proposals of any treaty or agree
ment, looking to an ultimate settle
ment, would be entertained or
made by him wish the authorities
of the Confederate States, because
that would be the recognition of
their existence as a separate pow
er, which under no circumstances
would be done, and for like reasons
that no such terms would be enter.
taiaed by him from States sepaI
rately. No extended truce or ar.
mistice as at present advised would
he granted or allowed, without
satisfactory assurance, in advance,
of the complete restoration of the
authority of the Constitution and
laws of the United States over all
places within the States of the
, C%onfederaoy; that whatever conse.
quences may follow from the reres'
Enlistment of that authority mus
} be accepted, but that individuals
subject to pains and penalties, un'
der the laws of the United States
might rely upon very liberal ust
of the power confded to him to lie
nit those pains and penalties, il
peace be restored. During thu
f conference the proposed amead'
=, ment to the Constitution OF thu
United States, adopted by Con
gress on the 31st ult., was brought
to our notice. This amendmen.
provides that neither slavery MOI
involuntary servitude, except fol
: crime, should exist within theil
jurisdiction, and that Congress
, should have power to enforce tLiI
amendment by appropriate legisla
ton, OF all the conference hereir
mentioned, aud leading TO the SAM
you have been heretofore inform
! ed.
Very respectfully, your obedienf
servants,
ALFX H. STEPHENS.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09
M STEAM BAKERY

We take pleasure in calling the
attention of the pubic to the al
bove establishment, situated on
Sixth Street, Richmond. The
p~roprietors are gentlemen. and
are bound to give satisfaction to
their customers, Crackers by the
barrSi, or in any quantity to suit
customers.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09
CINCINNATI MARKETS.
Iron the Gin. Conn Feb. o. 1866
MS.

NcApow & Son, have now on
hand, at their Gallery, over M.
Filbert's Store, Main Street, Eaton,
a choice selection of Photographic
Albums; also, a large number of
Photographic Card Pictures
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09
MEMS WEAR.

For Mems Wear visit NJ. Fill,
bert's Great Western Clothing Es-
tablishment, Main Street, Eaton
Small profits, is his motto,
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09
POrte-mOnnaies,

RAZORS; curtain bands and knobs.
ready reference files. bankers S%all"t',
money bel's, shaving boxes, razor strop'.
watch chains and KEYS toy knives and forF'
sugar tongs, spoons. bntton-Ao scissors,
tweezers, lamp scissors, steel pens, holders,
bn,k wallets, shaving soap, india rutb'"
balls ther .ometers,
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09

FHE STOCKHOLDERS lNSAID ROAD
i are hereby notified that a dividend oil
fifty cents per share will be paid by the
Treasurer at Gilmore & CampbelPs Office.
in Ba'on, on Wednesday the Second day OF
March 1865.
o, G. sHIvELY, Treas.
Feb. 2, 1865 1t.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09
RENCH AUTOGRAPHED PRINTS,
Gilt MoIding for Picture Frames,

Key rings spy glasses, goggles, telescope
spectaclet ENVELOPES, h~oolscap and com
mercial hCv- %, 9. fishing rods, reels, lires
and looks; waters, \ splend d va iety Of
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09

pa-Why is Q blush like q little
a little girl. Ans.-Because it be.
com es a woman.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09

PRovoKNa.-To dream that you
have lots OF money, aud them wake
up and find yourself ~ editor,
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09

~ For the latest periodicals,
and works OF all kinds, 60 to Burn
ham & Unger's Book and Drug
Store, Main Street, Eaton.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09
James Tndae's Estate.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under.
IN signed has been Gully appointed and
qualified as Administrator Of the estate Of
James Fudge, late OF Preble county, Ohio,
deceased.
DANIEL FUDGE
r.. c,o-k.. A.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09
LEGAL NOTICE.

Geo. H. Stuart y. plf'f pi RssN' c, GHn A..
Joseph B. Horne etalDft. ton.
DHE said Joseph B. Horne, Henrietta
i Horue, and Elisha Seymore defendants,
are hereby notified that on the 25th day OF
January 1865, the said George H. Stuart
pl i tiH, filed in the Court Of common Pleas
of Preble county, Ohio, his petition against
them which is now pending, wherein the
plaintiff alleges that the said Joseph b
Horne on the 10th day Of March 1853 was
the wner of certain real estate therein par
ticuIprly described, situate in Camden, Pre-
BILE county, Ohio, and on the same day for
the consideration Of 81, 900 sold to the
plaintiff q part of the premises so owned by
him the said Horne, which part is described
as follows to-wit: Commencing on Main
street four roods north ofthe north west cor.
ner of the Presbyterian Church lst at the
south west corner of what is now known and
designated Oh the plat of said town as lot
number 1877; thence north $50 east, 8 poles;
thence nor b s. ives e, 4 poles; thence south.
$50 west, 8 poles; thence south o. east, 4
poles to the place Of beginning, containing
thirty-two square poles OF land in the south
west part of said lot number 1877, and fur.
Their alleging that the said Horne on tn,
same 10th day of March 1853 intended to
and attempted to convey the above describ-
ed premises to plaintiff by a deed then duly
executed to plaintiff BY said Horne and wife,
but that through mistake. said premises
were incorrectly described in said deed
which incorrectly description is fully Sc,
forth in the petition; the etition further al
leges that the said Joseph B. Horne and
wife on the same 10th Of March 1858, sold
and conveyed by deed duly executed the
residue Of the real estate in Camden, SO
owned by him, excepting said above dsscrib
ed lot, which had been sold to plain tif as
aforesaid, and further alleging that sale
Seymore now claims title TO said above de
scribed lot by virtue of said conveyance t.
him, and plaintiff asks that said mistake
may be corrected by the order Of the court
and that his title to lot above desc ibeC
NAV be perfected and Quilted, and SAID de
PENDANTS are further notified that unles
they appear ond demur or answer to sal,
petition on or before the 25tf day of Msreh
1855, an order correcting said mistake viii
be taken in their absence,
GILMORE 4 CAMPBELL
Atys for Prtf.
Attest, H. Shank, elk.
Jan. 26, l965-~S, (prf. $500.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09
SALES:

On Friday, Feb, 18th, Ira K; Place will
offer for Sale at his residence in Camden;
follew ing property: Horses, Cattle, Hogs
Corn, Hay, Carriage, l first class Reaper,
and many other articles. For further par.
see Bills
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09
N

For Valentines of oil kinds, go
to Burnham & Unger's Drug Store,
Main Street, Eaton.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09
Cincinnati, Eaton & Richmond
GZlueaaon.A.
Agr3<aIEEA SEETIIIHiSfIiTInn
N
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.


Passenger trains will run on this Road,
leaving the several Stations as follow:
UPWARD TRAIN. downward
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09

Michael Filbert offers at private Sale, a
good Farm ofSixty acres, situated | milds
East of Eaton For full particulars, see
Bills, or apply to M. Filbert, Main Street
Eaton.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09

%. For School Books of all
kinds, go to Burnham & Unger's
Book end Drug Store, Main Street
Eaton.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09

For cheap Coal Oil, 60 to
BuruSam & UngsF's Drug Store,
Eaton.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09

Why is . tight shoe ikea fine
bummer?-Because it makes the
corn grow.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09

A pet role with the pu tlic--Pet.
roleum.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-02-09
Dayton Western Turnpike Road.

Zoos L Stephens, Aty's.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-20
steuld Farmers Wash sheep
KvgEING DISCUSSION.

From Our Own Reporter ,c-
CASAspAIouA Thursday May IL lso'
The following is the substance OF the remarks
y, the principal speakers at the large meeting Oh p'Ac
.'..I ,arnsrs and sheep keepers last evening;
nh. meeting was presided over by Col RANDALL
"'aon, n ,bs association, who being too hoarse 70
~. ..,.a Hon. GEO GEpDEs 70 assist him. sHd 70
open the discussion. n..,s. mating had
osnad h, The gentlemen interested in this as'oela
,on of woosrower. To discuss the question whether =,
sor the farmer TO wash bis sheep or shear ana
p So. Voc, nnvasbed He thought that washing has
como advantages not properly appreciated. gonte'
man in Ohio has made some experiments Wy WHEN ,ho
baa demonstrated that it Is more
farmer to wash his sheep than u Is ~ If wasbed
wool tos ,,on sheen In