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Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19

1t would appear from what we
hear in Washington that the
spoilsmen Of the Republican par
ty leaders are bitterly opposed to
ecivil service REFORM" This is
natural, as only the power such
men have is derived from pur-
chase by the patronage they in
fuence. 1t is hazarding nothing
when we assert our full convic-
ton that as a mere measure of
support the Administration would
gain vastly more by reform thar
by a continuance of any other
system. A reform would be ben
eficial not only morally, but ma
terially in advancing our pros
perity. If there be any one thing
more than another detestable to
an honorable man, it is to be pla-
ced in the position of an appli-
cant for executive patronage in
behalf OF bad men who claim Of
flee as pay for services which
should conslgn the actor to a pen
itentiary instead of eutitling him
TO honorable reward.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19
Remember the Fireman's Ball.

L
The South Carolina Legislature
as well as the executive DEPART
ment of the new state governs
ment, is made up in large major
ity of the negro element. The
President ofthe Senate is a negro;
the Speaker of the House is a
negro; two thirds of the members
OF both Houses are negroes; tho
chairman of nearly every impor-
tant committee is a negro; the
door-keepers, messengers, and
other attaches are negroes; the
Clerk of the House is a negro; the
Lieutenant Governor is a negro;
Convict in the United States
Gourt;) The State Treasarer, and
In fact all the State officials except
two, are negroes; the members of
Congress are all negroes except
one. There are in the Legisla>
ture many members who cannot
write their names or spell Baker,
discharged prison convicts, etc.
A glance at the whole mass is
said to impress one with a sense
of ignorance and its brutality.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19

The death of no private citizen
in this country has ever created
so great a sensation, or been the
subject of so much comment and
euiogy, as that of Horace Gree
ley. The tributes that havebeen
paid to him have been extracr-
dinary-all breathing a deserved
respect to his remarkable talents,
to the influence which he has ex-
crted on public opinion, and to
his surprising purity of private
character. We of the Press may
well feel just pride in the testi-
monial which are showered on
all hands upon the great journal
ist, whose whole reputation has
been made in the discharge of
it's duties.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19

Here's craftsmanship for you
President Grant thinks that san
expenditure of five millions per
annum would be pro6tably ex-
peuded"-this is his own language
-eifi il would restore to US our
proportion of the carrying trade
&C the world" This as a matter
of subsidy. To this we venture
to say two things: First, that the
suggestion itself is on a par with
the idea Of annexing San Domin-
go for the purE ose of paying the
national debt in tropical products;
and secondly, that the distribv-
ton of twenty-five millions in
subsidies in the next five years
would do more mischief in the
way of corrupting Congress and
the people and making all our
business interests depend on Leg
islation and Government aid than
could be healed in a hundred
years after.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19
Remember the Fireman's Ball.

The passage of the bill abolish
ing the Offices of revenue asses
sors, and placing in the hands of
the collectors the power to assess
as we'll assto collect revenue, is a
fitting movementin the direction
of economic reform, and it is to
be hoped that it will be followed
rp by the abolition of o!her SUI
perhuous offices, of which there
are scores and hundreds. Owing
to the decrease in the revenue
business, ONO officer can easily
perform the work of both, and
without additional pay. The
next best step will be to abolish
the whole system, and that is
something that ought to come to
pass very soon.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19
Remember the Fireman's Ball.

The Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal still adheres to the old fash
toned doctrine that, in III eys-
tenn of Government, the States
possess some inherent rights
It says:
"The Cincinnati Commercial
claims that this country consti-
tutes a nation and not a confed-
eracy Of States, and says it is a
great piece of stupidity to call it
a confederacy. This 6enuncia-
ton of Washington, Adams,
Hamilton, and Madison is very
severe, but we suppose they can
stand it. Either they didn't
know what sort of a government
they formed, or the editor of the
Commercial does not know. If
We prefer to accept the opinion
of the former rather than the
latter a correct, u Cincinnati
friend will please be as mild and
tender with us as possible; but
we would gently suggest that if
this is really a nation, the editor
of the Commercial ought to
strike out that clause of the Gin
cinnati platform declaring in ia
vor of local government aga INST
a centralized government and re-
write the history of the country.
If it remains as it is, all intell;-
gent persons who read it will be
misled."
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19

The era of good feeling in Con-
gress is played out. Both Ad>
ministration organs condemn the
action of the Republicans who,
under the lead of Kellogg of Con-
necticut, voted not to accept the
resignation of Banks. The scalps
of the Liberal Republicans are
demanded. The party feels
strong enough to say "Get Quit"
and will be satisfied with moth
ing short of that.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19

The Legislature of both fac>
tions in Louisiana have organized.
The Warmoth body passed a res
olution calling on the President
to interfere by Federal authority.
The other Legislature began the
impeachment of Gov. Warmoth,
the House passing the resolution
by a vote of so to 8, and the Sen
ate forming itself into a Court of
Impeachment. Warmoth is sus-
pended from Office pending the
trial, and Pinchback is Acting
Governor. Judge Gilmore and
his clerk have been sent to jail
and fined. Grant takes sides
with the "Rump."
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19

The second trial of Stokes for
IL e killing of James Fisk is set
for next MONTH All the original
counsel in his defense have retir-
ed from the case, and new coun-
sci have been obtained. It is now
understood that the defense will
rely on proof showing that Fisk
shot himself with his own pistol.
In the former trial, the defense
relied on proving that Fisk shot
at Stokes, when the latter killed
Fisk in self defense. Should a
third trial be granted, it will
doubtless be assumed that Fisk
was not shot at all, but that it
was Stokes that was killed. A
thing is New York crimi>
nal law.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19
Divorce Notice.

Nancy Gordon, Preble Common Pleas,
against G6roon. Petition f sGf Divorce and
The defendant syfEanus Gordon is hereby noti-
fed thai on the 23rd day ofOctober, 1872, the above
named plaintiff, Nancy Gordon, filed her petition
in the Court of Common Pleas Of Pre5Ie County,
her marriage with GefendaEt on or about the 9th
day of August, 1857, Tine birth of two children,
boih of whom are now living with plaintiff. and
Charging said defendent with wilful absence from
nIaintiA for more than three years, last past. And
praying for a divorce, for the custo iy Of said chill.
dre1 and for reasonable AlinOny on the ground of
said absence. And the defendant is further gnoti-
fled that said cause will stand for hearing at the
Noven1tar term of said Court. Al D. 1879.
ZOOS & H
Attorneys for Petitioner,
d. RRo Clerk.
Nov, 81, lS72-w7 prf. $50
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19
Tribute to Life Tnsu, ance.

The undersigned desires by this Card,
to say, that she has this day received in
full from the Penn Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company, the Policy on the Life
of her late husband, Julius A. Bolens,
late deceased, of Lewisburg, o., amount
ing to $4,000. a widow thus promptly
relieved desires to recommend the Penn
Mutual Life to all who would leave help
to their families in time of need.
JULIE H. BOLENS.
Lew isburg, Nov. %, 1872.
Agents Penn Mutual Life of Philadel-
phia: r. S. HUEY 81 Co., General Agt's.
No. 7S West Sd St. Gin. o. H. NJ. Her
mar and w. A. Swihart, PrebJe Co., o.
Dec. II, 1S72.-2w.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19

The New York HeraLd's w ash
ington special states the Credit
Mobiler investigation will sh~w
that several congressman accep>
ted enormous dividends from tn t
concern, which they devoted to
charitable and political purposes.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19
STATE OF OHIO.
UDITOR OF 81 ATE'S OFFICE,
DcDErtment of INSURANCE.

CoLUMBUS,J January 1iih, 1872.
WHEREAS, Tie PHOENIX Insurance Com
pany- iocated at Hartford, in the state of Connrc-
lcGt- mas filed in this office I sworn statement, by
inc proper Officers thereof, showing its condition
ana business. and has complied. III all respects,
with the laws of this State relating 10 Eire 1nsUr-
ance Companies,
Now, therefore,, In pursuance Oflaw, /, James
Williams, Auditor Oftlte state of Ohio, do hereby
certify, that said Company is authorized to trans
act its appropriate business OF Fire Insurance III
this State in ACCORDANCE with Law, until the 3lat
day of january, A. ID. 1873. The condition and
business Of said Company at the date OF such
Statement Dec. 81, fS72), is shown as follows:
Amount of actual paid up Capital, $500 90, 60
Aggregate amount OF available Assets, = 1905, s3l 81
Aggregate amount of t.tahilitics. feNccpt
Capital including Reinsurance, 1,21G, I!2 Il
Amount oflncome for the preceding year
in cash. I,755, 10 IS
Amount of expenditures for the preccd-
- IN WHEREOF, I have
seal hereunto subscribed my name, and
l'|" caused the Seal of my ONCE to be afix-
~ ed the day and year above written:
JAS. WILLIAMS,
Dec. IL, 1872. Auditor of state.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19


Buchanan County, Virginia, en-
joys the proud distinction of be-
ing the only county in the United
States from which no returns
whatever of the recent election
have been received. By its posi-
ton it is isolated from the rest of
the world, and is quite a terra in
cognita. Tie Richmond Enquir-
er says the vote of the county
will probably never be ascertain
ed until the Secretary of the
Commonwealth sends a messen>
ger thitber for that purpose.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19
DWELLING HOUSE & GOOD BAL
Dissolution of Partnership

The partnership heretofore known as the firm of
c. & J, Harbaugh,, has this day, December End,
1872. 1been dissolved by mutual agreement. and the
debts of said firm, assumed by James Harbaugh:
The business hereafter Will be carried on by said
Iames Harhaurh.
JAMES HARBAUGH.
Dec. IL, lsI2-w3.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19
CINCINNATI MARKETS.
FROM DA1LY ENo'R OF WEDNESDAY,
MA r r e S.

In Lewisburg,-on the 18th inst, by
Rev. Busby, Mr.. ISAAC I. MAY, to
Miss ELLANoRA LOCKE, all ofEuphem-
ia, this county.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19
RAILROAD TIME B
Gincin. Eaton G. Richmond R. R..
RAILWAY LINE.

Passenger Trains will run on this Road, leaving
the several Stations as follows:
Takes Effect Sund'y, December, l.,
1872, at 300 +. IL.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19
$4,000 In CASH for ST..

call the attention of our readers to
the advertisement in another column of
the Nebraska State Orphan Asylum
Here is Il chance to win a fortune in a
Public Legal Drawing, and at the same
time help a noble and worthy institu-
ton.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19
Farm for Sale,

The undersigned offers his Farm at private sale,
situated in Harrison township, Preble county. Ohio
and about 3 mile West of Euphemia. on the Ma
tiOnal Road, containing
ACRES,
of which eleven are timber. The buildings consist
ola
HOUSE & GOOD BARN
and other out-buildings. A never falling Spring
of Wafer runs through the Farm, and an abund-
ance of Choice fruit upon it. Title perfect.
TERMS EASY. Apply to the undersigned on
the premises, or address him at Euphemia, Preble
County, Ohio. FREDERICK TRICK
Nov. Z. lSI2.-2m! S9.eO.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19

Free of charge! Call at Brookin's Drug Store
Eaton, Ohio, and get a sample bottle of DR.. A. Bos
chee's German Syrup, free OF charge. 1t has late
ly been introduced IN this country from Germany
and for any -person,sufering with a severe cough,
heavy cold settled on the breast, consumption or
any disease OF the throat and lungs it has no equal
in the world Our regular size bottles - cents. In
tect satisfaction is not given. Two doses Will re-
lieve anv case. Try 1t.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19

Conundrum by the New York
Independent: "May we not vel,
come back some Of those few
honest though mistaken Repub
licans who have temporarily al
lied themselves to the Demo-
cratic party? No; they are men
who have, practiced honesty all
their lives, and they did not
leave the thieves den with any
design ever to go back to il
again.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19
President Grants recommen>

(TeSluCnG OIdHC lccOiIliIleL~
dation that the United States
should take possession ofthe cleo
trio telegraph lines and operate
them brings 20 mind the fact that
the Government has already had
some practical experience in the
utilization of the eiec'ric fluid
In the Capitol is an electric ap-
paratus used for lighting the gas
burners in the dome and the hall
of Representative. THIS appar-
atus supplies no light, but merely
ignites the gas issuing from the
burners simultaneously, perfor-
miDg the Office usually supplied
in public buildings by a man arm
ed with a torch at the end of a
long pole. Mr.. Jenckes, of Rhode
Island some time ago made a re
port on the practical operation Of
this apparatus which becomes Of
interest at this time. Firm this
report it appears that the average
cost per night for igniting the gas
which lighted the dome aud hall
of Representatives in 1867 was
$90,38; in 1868 was 1854; and
in 1871 was $156,40. BY the
same report it appears that i'll
the year 1871 the cost of igniting
the gas was precisely seven and
two-tenths cents for each burner
every time it was lighted; and
that by experience and practice
in the use of the apparatus the
Government made such progress
in economy that while in 1867
the hall and dome were lighted
80 times at a cost of $2,652, in
the year 1871 it was able to light
up the same portion of the Capt.
toll % times for 1906, or $1,044
more than it cost in 1867 to light
them ten fewer times. This case
affords an admirable illustration
of the economical methods our
Government is accustomed to use
whenever there is an occasion for
the expenditure of the public
money; and accomplished ma'he-
m~aticians, from the information
here s~uppliedin regard TO the ex-
pense of working the electric gas
lighter, nay. perhaps be able to
figure out approximately what it
would cost the Government per
annum to operate all the electric
telegraph lines in the country,
not counting the new lines to be
built for the benefit of favored
contractors.-N. Y. San.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19

Remember the Fircman's Ball.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-19

Remember the Fireman's Ball.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-06-25
APPLICATION FOR PATENT
NOTICE NO. 1S0.

TT 8. REGISTERS OFFICE, CARSON
u City, Nevada, April 30, 1SI2.-Notice ~
hereby given that the Columbia sonth Erten.
sion Company, by, John Spring, Agent, have
with notice OF application for a Patent from the
United States, under Act OF Congress. approved
July %, 1856, Tor ], 100 feet OF o certain vein or
lode Of quartz, or other rock in place, bearing
gold, silver, copper and other metals, com
monty callt d or known az the Columbia Lode,
and Columbia south Extension Company; SIT
ua,ed In the Devils Gate Mining District, Lyon
County, Nevada. Said claim Is bounded on
the north by the Columbia Company. and on
the sOuth by unknown owners, and is more
particularly described ~ follows. to wit: Lying
between two end lines, one OF which, being the
northern line. commences at Post No. ! located
In Spring Valley, about 800 feet west OF the vir.
yinla and Carson road, said post being Identical
to Post No. ] OF tho Columbia Company. US.
Survey No. AZ. and runs north u deg. 30 min:
west Cpasslng through a post at SO feeD, and
south n deg. 20 min. cast passing through Il
post at 200 fcet); the other Of which, being. the
southern line, commences at Post No. 2, which
bears from Post No. / south Bon deg. west 200
feet. and runs from said Post No. ? north % deg:
west passIng through a post at 200 feet, and
south 81 deg. cast (passing through a post at 2O
feet). The length OF the claim Is tho distance
between said end lines ut Posts Nos. and 2
From developments made. the lode 10 found In
two shafts located upon the groupings AZ DIS
lance Of about 100 feet westerly from the above
described centre line. The lode Is supposed TO
be embraced within nm area Of ten acres. From
Post No. l the quarter section corner on the
west line OF Section 20, Township 10, North
Of Range q deg. east, bears south VI deg. east,
sol chains.
said claim Is more particularly described IN
the notice and diagram posted In this ofice and
on the claim OF raid Company.
my2 3m AD0LPHUS WAlTZ, Register.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-06-25
APPLICATION FOR PATENT
NOTICE NO.. 1888.

TT 8. REGISTERS OFFICE. CARSON
u. City, Nevada, April 3, l612.-Sotice Ia
hereby given that the Luceme Mining Company,
by w. L.Lowe. Superintendent and Managing
Agent, has this day fled In this office q diagram
together with notice OF application for o patent
from the United States, under Act OF Congress;
approved July 81, 1860, for nine hundred and
nfty.s C851l feet of certain rein or lode Of
quartz or other rock In placer bearing gold, Oil:
YER, cOpper, and other metals, commonly called
and known as the Lucerne Lode and Lncerne
Company, situated In Gold Hill Mining Distrct,
Storey county, Nevada. Said claim IL bounded
on the North by the Justice Independent Com
psnyy, and ia more particularly described Is fol.
lows, to wit: Commencing at Post No. !. be.
ing Post No. S OF the Justice Independent
claim, U. s. Patent Survey, at which point
Ouarter.Section corner on tho South line OF
Section s, Township 10 N, Range q E., bears
North IS degrees 30 minutes East 6SS feet,
thence running South Il East 951 feet 10 Post
No. 2, Tho lateral extent OF said lode 10 I'm.
known. but it is bounded by end lines, one OF
which being tho North line, commences at Post
No. 1 aud runs north 10 L. and s0uth ~ W.; the
other OF which being the South line commences
at Post No. 2 and runs north 10 T.. and sonth ~
W From Developments made. the lode j.
shown In the CD, n cut and tunnels Nos. and 2,
(shown on the diagram). and these points arc
recognized as being the lode upon which this
Company base their claim. The original loca.
tIon OF this claim extended 1913 'eet n0rtlcrly.
The Lucerne Company by making application
for Patent for the uudisputed portion OF Their
claim do not rcllnquish their rights to the said
3T3 feet.
area Of four ~ acres. Said claim ia more par
t~icularly described In tho notice and diagram
posted In this Office and on the claim.
APPS GOD AD0LPHUS Waltz. Register.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-06-25
APPLICATION FOR PATENT,
NOTICE NO. 100.

TT s. REGISTERS OFFICE. CARSON
", City, Neveda, May Z, 1Sf2!-Notlcc II
hereby given that the Niger Ravine Mining
Company, by G. G. Stevenson, Agent, have this
day dled In this office a diagram, together with
notice Of application for 9 Paten. rom the
July ~, 1866, for 1900 feet OF q certain vein OF
lode or quartz or other rock In place bearing
gold, silver. copper and other metals, commonly
called and known as the Niger Ravine Mining
Company, situated in the Devils Gate Mining
District, Lyon county, Nevada. Said Calm il
and on the South by unknown Company, and Ia
moro particularly described as follows, to wit
Lying between two end lines, one OF which be
ing the South line. commences at Post No. l,
located In N eyer Rayine about q quarter OF a
mile northeast from Silver City, and runs from
said Post No. l north 81 deg. west. lpa,,inR
through q post at 200 feet, and south 81 deg.
east, (passing through q post at 100 feet, and
tho other OF which being the North line, eom'
mences at Poet No. 8, which bears from Post
No. ] north Is deg. east 1900 feet distant, And
runs from said Post No. 2 north CT deg. vert,
(psssing through . post at 200 feet, end tsuth 81
deg. east. passing through a post At 200 feet.
The length of the claim 10 the distance between
raid cndlincs. 1900 feet. Tho extent Of the lode
~laterally annot be ascertained, neither Is lie
true course known. From Developments made
the lode Is known to exist In shafts No. ] and 2.
and the incline shown on the accompanying di.
agram and ruch points arc accepted as being
embraced within the lode. The lode L. sup.
poscd to be embraced within an area OF eleven
IN acres at Post No. l. The quarter section
corner on the west line Of Section 8, Townlhip
10, North Range q east, bears south % deg.
west 80l feet. ,,
Said claim is moro particularly described In
the notice and diagram posted In this once Aho
mys God ADoLPHUs WATT, RegIster:
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-06-25
APPLICATION FOR PATENT.
NOTICE No. 1874.

TT s. REGISTERS OFFICE, Carson City,
U. New, May %, l872.-Eotlce 10 hereby
gwen that the fam O'Shanter Gold and Silver
Mining Company, by w. II. Stewart, Superln.
tendent, have this day fled In this Office . dis-
gram. together with notice OF application for 9
patent from the United States, under Act OF
Congress approved July 20. 1855, for 2,cCo
feet OF q certain vein or lode Of quartz or
other rock in place. bearing gold, silver, copper
aud other metals, commonly called and known
as the Comstock Lode, and Tam O'Shanter Gold
and Silver Mining Company, situated IN Gold
Hill Mining District, Storey county, Nevada.
Said claim Il bounded or the north by unknown
company, and on tho south by unknown
company, aud 10 more particularly described -
follows, to-wit: Bounded by end lines, one OF
which, being the north line, commence 81 post
No. 2, which bears north IA deg. - min. west
GOO feet dIstant from post No. ] located ON the
south side OF Union Rayine, otherwise known
post No. 2 south 20 deg. Is min. west, and north
Is deg. Is min. cast and the other OF which,
being the south line, commences at post NO. y.
which bears. from post No. ] touth IL deg:S
In. cas-. 2.O00 feet, and runs from said post NO.
8 south 70 deg. IS min. west, and north 70 deg.
ted on the southwesterly slope OF q ridge east OF
Ferdinand Roux' Gardens, the A.section corner
on the west line OF Section y, Township 10
north, Range q east, bears south ~ deg. 10
min east / SIS feet distant. The length Of tho
claim 10 the distance between posts Nos: . and
$1,000 feet. Tho extent o. me ioae A.cllhy
cannot be ascertaincd, but II 10 supposed 10 DC
embraced within an area OF twenty.four ~
acres. The groupings marked on the aeeompa:
nying diagram arc accepted as being embraced
within the lode.
said claim Is more particularly described In
tho notice and diagram posted In this once and
on ,rS ADoLPHUs Waltz, Register.