davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-10-23

The Springfield Rcputlican thus
discusses a matter of more i'm
portance than people in general
yet suspect:
The current joke in Washing
ton, just now is, How is your tin
box?' The President is said to
have received from Jay Cookies
bank Il cake box containing $780,
600 on the morning before the
failure. Sportive people say that
Andy Johnson, who had $4,000
there. is looking for his box with
considerable anxiety. He hasn't
seen it yet"
No, and he never will see it.
The difference between being
President and president is
something immense
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-10-23

From q statement made by cx-
President Andrew Johnson it
appears that he had $73.0 600 il
The First n RATIONAL Bank of Wash>
ington, and that the loss OF that
will not leave him without re
sources. 50 on a salary OF $25,-
900 a year, Mr.. johnson WAS a.
BILE to save nearly two-thirds Of
what no received during his
term, and no n Will deny that
he maintained the dignity Of the
office fully as well as Gen. Grant.
Yet post office organs Will per-
sist in asserting that an Ameri-
can President cannot live OF
twenty-five times the pay of an
American mechanic, with addi-
tional perquisites amounting in
all to $4,000 4 year.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-10-23

Senator Edmunds of Vermont
explains why his share of the
back>pay grab has not been re-
turned to the Treasury. He di-
rected the proper officer to make
out his account at the old rate,
which was done. He supposed
that the back pay would be
transferred at the end of a fixed
period to the general fund, and
is ready to take any affirmative
action necessary to place it where
1t belongs. This is consistent
with the Senator's purse in re-
gard to the grab. lie strenn
ons'y opposed the Congressional
part of it, and there is no reason
to believe that his opposition
was not sincere.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-10-23
D:xc Of COOKS ENt .goGs.

Among persons who have paid
attention TO the management OF
the cotton fund, it is asserted
that in 1866 and 1867 the house
of Jay Cooke & Co. were per-
mitted by tue Treasury Depart.
ment 10 have the custody of this
fund: and that when by joint
resolution of the 30th Of March,
1~68, it was ordered to be cover
ed into The Treasury, a period
OF t!uree+.months elapsed before
tie money was available for the
United States Treasury to Xe-
cute the mandate of Congress.
1t is reported that the troubles OF
TIE house began at that time.
There is no question of the fact
that during The incumbency OF
Secretary McCuiloch a number
Of millions OF dol airs of public
money n~eedlessly deposited
in their bank, while the United
States Treasury vaults we're one
hundred yards distant.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-10-23

Pennsylvaninns are beginning
to ask where their money is. The
State funds mnst be locked up
somewhere, for they are not be>
ing disbursed. The Soldiers Or
phan School Fund for the quar-
ter due Sept. l has not yet been
paid, and the school superiutend-
ents are complaining of the fail
ure of the Treasurer to meet the
appropriations. The amount
due is about one hundred and
twenty-five thousand dollars.
Besides, the officials of the de-
partments at Harrisburg are only
paid a part of their salary for the
past month. The question is
what has been done with the
money appropriated? Has KEN
BILE been unfortunate in his in
vestments?
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-10-23
@GisESg6USSag
PROCLAMATION BY TIE PRESIDENT.

TIE approaching close of an
other year brings with it the oc-
casion for renewed thanksgiving
.and acknowledgment 10 the Al
mighty Ruler Of the universe for
the unnumbered mercies which
He has bestowed upon MS. Album
dart harvests have been among
the blessings enjoyed. Tranquil
lily at home and peace with other
natl ns have prevailed. Frugal
industry is gaining It's merired re
coenition and its merited rewards.
Gradually, but under the provi-
Gence Of God surely, as we trust,
the Nation is recovering from the
lingering resul S of a dreadful CIV
il strife. For these. and all the
other mercies vouchsafed, it be-
comes us as a people to return
heartfelt und greatfnl acknowl>
Judgements; and with our thanks
giving we may unite prayers for
the sensation Of local and tempo
raTy suffering l therefore re-
commend that OH Thursday, the
9th day of November next, the
people meet in their respective
places of worship 10 make their
acknowledgements to Almighty
God for His bounties and his pro-
lection, and to offer to Him pray
crs for their continuance.
In witness Whereof have here
unto set my hand and caused the
seal of tire United States TO be Of
fixed.
Done at the City OF Washing
ton, his 18th day of October, il
the veal of our Lord, 1878, ana OF
the independence Of the United
States the ninety seventh.
TSigned7 u. S GRANT.
BY the President; HAM1LToH
FISH, Secretary of State.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-10-23
Government rations have bee

Government rations have been
sent to the suffering people of
Shreveport and Memphis, and
much relief has been afforded by
this course. At the same time
money, medicines and other sup>
plies from private sources are
constantly arriving and filling up
the demands from those who are
administering to the sick and
needy.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-10-23

Oregon is threatened with
more Indian troubles. An old
chief of the Klickitat tribe re-
ports that while he and one Of
the Warm Spring Indians were
out recently in the neighborhood
of Snake river they came TO the
top Of q high mountain and cav
assembled in the valley beneath
a large number of snake In :ians
sitting in council. They con
cealed themselves until the as
semblage dispersed, when they
intercepted a Snake, and ques-
toned him na to the purpose OF
the gatl ering. He informed
them that they had been hold
ing q council of war, and discuss
ing the probabilities of success
in case of a contest with the
whites, who were encroaching On
their land. Others who were
encountered would cay nothing
as to the cause Of the assem-
blage. The KIickitat chief thinks
that the snakes would begin a
war soon if they could secure the
aid Of the Spokanes.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-10-23
The New York election take

The New York election takes
place on the 4th Of November.
Registration has been progress
ing in the city for some time and
will close on the 25th inst. From
present appearances, the Demo
cracy, invigorated as they are by
their gains in other States, will
make a gloriously successful re-
cord for themselves at the polls.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-10-23

Stauley's expedition has gone
into winter quarters. Gen. Gus
ter states, i'll regard to the fight
with Sitting Bull. that his COM
mand was at a-ha!t when attack
ed, and the General, with his
boots off, resting under a shady
tree. A yolley from the Indians
gave the first notice of their pres
ence. Three enlisted men de-
serted at the Musselshell river,
accompanied by Harry Dashiell,
who called himself a newspaper
correspondent.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-10-23

In view of the present iron
scarcity in England some Of the
papers are complaining Of the
absurdity Of wasting it, as is done
in tea. 1t is stated that a very
large percentage ofiron and steel
filings is mixed with various
grades Of teas, especially in those
coming from Canton.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-10-23

Some idea of the rate at which
the forests of the North west are
falling beneath the axe of the
lumberman may be gathered
from the following: The total a.
mount of lumber run out of Caes
river, Michigan, this season, is
about 100000 feet, out of the
Au Ores 6O,OOo,oOO out of the
Rife booma so, 100000 and oot
of the Saginaw river 100000.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-10-23
Legislature Democratic
CROW CROW!


last week, the election returns
we're so meagre that it was i'm
possible for us 10 come to any
definite conclusion as TO the re-
suit on the vote for Governor,
and being so accustomed to get
ting beat, we gave the result in
favor Of our opponents, but we
are happy to be able to record
the fact that the victory belongs
to the Democracy, and that VIII
LIAM ALLEN is our next Governor
of Ohio, by a majority of proba-
bly, 1000! It is certainly one Of
the most glcrions political victo-
ries ever achieved in this coun-
try, and we believe is the fore
runner of greater ones in the
future. 1t is a victory of honesty
over dishonesty and demagogue-
ry, and one that the honest CO.
pie of Ohio may we'll rejoice. 1t
proves that no man tainted with
corruption and POPULATION can
force himself upon the people for
an honorable and high position.
at is a warning voice Of con-
demnation to the principle and
practice that obtain in the Ad-
ministration of the existing Gov
crnment. It is a proclamation
to the people, admitting of no
contradiction, that the Republi-
a party has outlived whatever
mission it was designed to &C
complish, and disgraced whatever
OF honor may be claimed for its
record. 1t is a prophecy clear
and convincing as the trumpet of
Inspiration, that the Republic is
rescued from its spoilers, and the
majesty and p%erpetuity Of Demo
cratic principles be vindicated
anew" Let the people be in
formed and they will rise in their
might and placing their heel on
the head of the serpent that has
glided into their Eden they will
crush it to the earth, once and
forever. The only hope of the
country now is in the success of
the Democratic party, when
peace, prosperity and happiness
will smile upon the land. Lei
us rejoice, and shout the vel
come of deliverance from one
end of the Union to the other.
WILLIAM ALLEN, Governor. elect.
is a native of the State which
has repeatedly honored him, and
a lawyer by profession. His first
experience in Congress was as a
representative in tie Lower
House from 1888 to 1885; and he
was twice elected to the United
States Senate, serving from 1887
to 1S49. Although somewhat
advanced in years, he retains, in
remarkable degree, the fresh
ness of youth and his youthful
vigor Of intellect, as fully de-
monstrated in his late admirable
and successful canvass.
The Liberal Republicans of New
York propose to vote a mixed
at the next election, head
irg it with Dietrich Willers, the
candidate for Secre-
AIRY of State. |
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-10-23
gy.sxe to as E"aaae.

The Democratic part.r Las
never been more true to the name
under which it las been steadily
organized, since its formation nj
'he foundation of government,
than it Is 1T the present moment.
We are no friends TO catch words,
and scorn to use them. But III
that tinIe-hall0wed nnlne we re
cognizc Il primciplo aud u truth.
and nos . mere sound. The sim
i.lc faer + It's having been borne
uniformly through so long 4 pc
riod, and through so many .isSi-
iudcs, while its autigolists have
invested themselves with the
chameleon hues Of Il of dig
fereut ramer, would alone be
sufficient TO prove that it is a
characteristic; and not a m~re
conventional designation. The
first Of the article of belief, III
the political faith Of that party,
has always been a stcadfast con-
fidence, through good & through
evil, in the intelligence and ~
tegrity Of the broad mass Of the
people. II j. at this poin, that
the divergence between the prin-
ciples of the two has always be
gun. This confidence affords as
unfailing a support in misfortune
as 1T does a cheering encourage
ment IN success. 1t looks be
low the outward seeming Of e.
vents, to their deep causes and
springs of motion; is not fright
ened by a ripple that a chance
breeze may sweep up the chan
mel of the stream, into the belief
that the mighty mass Of the rivs
err has changed its course, and is
rolling its deep waters backward
against the law of its own ma.
ture. 1t recognizes that what is.
is right, and sees in the Temporal.
ry reverse Of to-day the very
means by which a wisdom and 8
power, above the level of our pet
ty calculations, are bring abour
the Interior. triumphs of Truth
and Justice.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-10-23

Connecticut, which has here
tofore rejoiced in two capitals, is
hereafter to have bat one. The
people have voted on the ques-
ton of a single capital, and have
decided that one is sufficient, and
that Hartford shall be the place.
New Haven Will know the Leg
isIature and lobby no more.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-10-23

The Eaton Independent says
that Gratis are said 10 be good
eating" As that paper looks a
little crafty" we are Of the opin-
ion that the editor know. where
OF he speaks.
North Vernon Qad) San.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-10-23

President Grant had bis money
deposited with his friend Jay
Cooke; but before Jay Cooke
failed he returned the money to
the President, and let the rest of
his depositors suffer.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-10-23

1t only costs the people of the
United States one hundred and
twenty-seven thousand dollars a
year to maintain the establish
ment of the President. There is
charged for fuel the little item of
five thousand dollars. Is not
that rather heavy for a private
family? All the expenses are af-
ter this fashion.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-10-23

The Liberal Republicans of n
York propose to vote a mixed
ticket at the next election, head
irg it with Dietrich Willers, the
Democrrtic candidate for Secre-
tary of State.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-10-23

In one OF his elaborate and
carefully considered speeches,
Senator Thurman set forth the
startling facts that the mortgag-
es executed by individuals re-
corded in OHIO in the year 1872
amounted to'$49, 1874, 1923, aud the
amount of mortgages released
the same year was $24, 1903
showing an increase of mortgag-
es in one year about twenty-five
million dollars. 10 the same year
railroad mortgages we're given
to secure the payment of the e.
normous sum Of $316,738,8 25
In 1872 the individual mortgag-
es were still farther increased,
and the railroad :. ortgages had
been swelled to $500, 100000.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-10-23

Eight schools in the District of
Columbia have closed for want Of
money and fuel. The Trustees,
it seems, had $4,000 in the First
National Bank when it failed,
which was all their available
fords. The teachers have not
been paid for four months, aud
the taxes have not all been col
lee ed. To add to the complica-
tons, the schools are without
coal, owing to some trouble with
the contractors who refuse to de-
liver any more This is one Of
the natural results of putting the
government of the District o.
Columbia in the hands of ring
of such men as grant, Babcock
and Boss Shepherd. When these
ring thieves took charge of af-
fairs there was e. good school
fund on hand, and no such trou-
BILE as has since arisen, was ever
experienced.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-08
Removiug the County Buildings.

THE BAR AND BOARD OF TRADE-ACTIoN, LAST
EVENING.
At the meeting of the Board OF Trade Mana
gers, last evening, W. @. sprusnce, on behalf of
a committee OF the Bar Association, addressed
the meeting. He said he presumed all present
were in favor OF the removal of the county build
ings to Wilmington and comprehended the ad-
yautsges which would accrue to the city by such
n change He referred to.the facts that four
tifths Of the business, civil and criminal, occu-
pying the attention of the Courts came from
Wilmington and that therefore the expense OF
nearly all the parties aud witnesses was
greatly Increased by the present location
Of the Courts /; that, ou the other hand, the
preater part OF the remainder OF the county
wonld be as well accommodated at Wilmington
a, at New Castle. He urged the necessity OF en-
orgetc action, on the part Of the business men
of Wilmington, and said they must not be con-
tsnt with mere acquiescence, but exert them
selves actively for the change.
Further addresses, (Which we cannot report
fllly, as we desire to do,) were made by y. nj
harrington, ESD, and Anthony Higgins, Esd,
for the Bar, and by Messrs. Capelle, Stone
Head, Gibbons, Jenkins, Croasdale, aud othel
members of the Board. All favored the propo-
pItion, excepting humorous recital OF some OF
tho objections to having the Court House al
Wilmington, made by MIR. Gibbons.
On motion of L. L. Warner Jr., it was order
hi that committee of five be appointed to join
the committee of the Bar Association in present
ing the subject to the special meeting Of coun
rIi to be held on Wednesday evening, to consid
cl it. The chair named Geo. w. Stone, Jame
bradford, Howard M. Jenkins, L. Il. Warner ant
George s. Oapelle.t
directed to urge upon the Council, the donation
by the City to the County of suitable site TO
the Court House.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-08
PERsoHAL AND PARTICULAR.

!. 1t takes so 900 cans of oysters to satisfy the
daily wants OF Chicago.
The lshipments OF coal from Philadelphia
last month for foreign ports were 1918 TONS
There are thirty-two persons in the prisons
OF New York city charged with the crime OF muir
der.
Chicago proposes to send model slaughter,
house to Vienna. New York should send model
murderer.
-91450O0 was the value Of the merchandise
drawn from bonded warehouses In Philadelphia
last week.
The sum of 80 2,3S275 was realized on a
diamond pin, voted for at the fair OF the St.
Charles Borromeo Church.
Hon. Wilmer Worthington, of West Chester,
an esteemed citizen, and well-known public man,
is dangerously i'll, at his home.
The Boston Globe lcongratulatee the people
of that city that their reservoirs hold sufficient
supply OF water to last a full month.
The new city government OF Boston finds
that the public expect it, as the first measure OF
Reform, to. clear out the smallpox. Such are
the cares OF official place.
There were one hundred and forty persons
known to have committed suicide in New York
during the year just past, besides which, OF
course, there were many not probably KNOWN
The reason that Forrest did not retire from
the stage was because he believed mon lived
longer in active life" just like ship" said
he " she'll last twice as long on the ocean az
she will in the docks "
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-08
On motion of Mr.. wilds, Rev. O. Huntingdon

On motion of Mr.. wilds, Rev. o. Huntingdon
was elected Chaplain.
On motion OF Mr.. Maris, the rules Of the last
House were adopted for the present.
The Sergeant-At-Arms was directed to make
arrangements for the accommodation OF the
members of the Press.
Messrs. L. Thompson and Van Gasken were ap
pointed to join the Senate Committee in an
nouncing the organization Of the Assembly to
the Governor.
The Secretary of State having been introduced
presented the Governors Message, ard other pa
pers, and the Message being read, the house ad-
journed to O'Clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The documents ACCOMPANYING the Message, ex-
cept the list Of reprieYes and pardons, were re-
Mr.. Hutchinson Of New Castle Co., (not pres
ent in the morning,) arrived and was sworn in.
Mr.. Silver announced Rev. Mr. Huntingdon's
acceptance of the Chapaincy.
1000 copies of the Message were ordered to he
printed and copies Of the Revised Code &c..
ordered for each member, copy OF such daily
newspaper for each member as he might select
and alse three copies for the whole House, OF
each semi-weelly and weekly paper in the
state were directed to be furnished through the
Clerk.
Mr.. Maris gave notice Of an act supplement
ting the Act incorporating the Diamond State
Iron Company.
Also, bill to incorporate the Law Library AS
sociation of New Castle county.
Also, bill to incorporate the Delaware Della
ware Avenue Club Stables.
Also, an act Incorporating the Bar Association
of New Castle county.
Also, an act incorporating the John c. Baker
Morocco Manufacturing Company.
An invitation to occupy seats on the floor OF
the House was extended to the Governor, Secre-
tary of State, and the Judiciary.
Mr. Maris presented memorial from the
Wilmington City Council asking provision for
the education of Colored children.
The appointment Of a Committee of two, by
the Senate to draft rules to govern the inter-
course of the two Houses, was announced, and
on the joint Committee.
Messrs L. Thompson, Shelldrake, and Hick.
man were appointed Committee on Rules for
the House.
The correspondence between the Governor OF
Delaware and New Jersey relating to the Fish
cries was read, and the House adjoined to We'd
nesdAy
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-08
FROM DOVER.

Special Correspondence Of The Commercial: ..
DOVER, DEL, Jan. 8.
NOTHING OF GREAT IMPORTANCE
Has transpired, outside OF the regular order of
business, in the two Houses. Both are busy rs
you see, and all is working smoothly.
AN ADJOURNMENT
Will probably be made on Thursday until Tues
day afternoon the passing over Monday being
for the accommodation OF some OF the members
who desire to attend the Junction q Breakwater
Railroad meeting. J. A. A.
[From Another Correspondent
DOVER, Jan. 7.
Yesterday was day long to be remembered
by the Salisbury or white mans party OF the
State, for on the evening Of that day they re-
ceved home thrust, which il it did not pene-
trAte their intndrds," at least cut deep and
wounded sore. These shrewd politicians had
resolved that their caucus for Speaker and Clerk
OF the House, should be after the old time
method-thst is the leaders should dictate,
and the caucus adopt without demur.
DIR. Hugh Martin, of Sussex county, and o. H.
b. Day, at one time Republican Collector OF
Internal Revenue, seemed to have the inside
track
Rut there was cloud looming up in their po-
litical horizon, which they did not dream of,
That redoubtable champion of the New Depar-
ture Democracy, John o. Byrne, was about, and
it is said that last night tor about the 'wee sma
hOufb ne Droke III upon tne eAclteu uenperA-
tions Of the caucus, with the alternative, give
the New Departurists. Col. W. Fisk Townsend
for Clerk, or we will bolt Join the Republicans,
and there will be a pretty kettle of fish.
This morning the House convened, according
to law, and Joseph Burchinal Of Kent, was elect
ed Speaker, and Col. W. Fisk Townsend Clerk,
the Republicans, with one exception, voting
solid for Lewis Thompson, for Speaker; DIR.
William @. Davidson, Clerk, and Humphrey
Morrow, Sergeant nt-at-Arms. The exception /
speak OF was Lewis Thompson not voting for
himself, but from courtesy, voting for his oppo-
nent, which courtesy am grieved to say, was not
reciprocated by his said opponent. Comment
on that subject to Republicans is not necessary.
Tho message OF His Excellency was duly re-
ceived, read, and 1000 copies ordered printed
II is, as you will perceive. an dd cdptdndu1n ar
gument in favor of exploded notions which the
election in November last thoroughly disposed of.
Business that is important business, has moi
begun to come in yet, and presume will not un'
til after the Standing Committees are appointed
The Speakers and Clerks seem to be capable
officers, and il they and the Democratic mem
bers do not draw party lines tonight the session
promises to be pleasant and profitable one.
PAUL Ply JR.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-08

Another crowded house greeted the Little
Nell" performances. The drama in which she
appears is trashy medley of the sensational
support, and a. for the support, the least said
the better, but the girl herself is bright, sings
we'll, and acts we'll. In fact her performance is
at times brilliantly good, and deserves the well
come it received.
The celebrated Georgia Troupe of Slave
Ministrels will appear at the Opera House on
Tuesday evening, next. This is the only Slave
Troupe travelling. 1t has been greeted by large
and fashionable audiences wherever it has APP
peared. The regular advertisement will appear
in to-morrow's paper.