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Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-01
Mary Ann Cotton's Execution.

The execution of Mary Ann Cotton,
who was found guilty of poisoning her
step-son, at West Auckland, England,
some time since, took place recently at
Durham, where the prisoner had been
confined in jail since her trial. On the
morning of the fatal day, at the sound
of the death-knen, the unfortunate Grim
inal left her cell in company of the Off
GERS, and was led out to the scaffold, fol-
lowed by Calcraft and his assistant. The
prisoner was escorted on either side by
male warder, but though her step
was firm and her body erect, there was
deep emotion observable in her face,
which had SO changed since her trial
that she was scarcely recognizable. She
was dressed in black stuff gown, with
black and white check shawl thrown
over her shoulders, and so fastened In
front as to hide the pinioning straps.
Her head and throat were bare, and her
hands convulsively clasped in front. As
she left the cell she said, F' Heaven is my
home," and on her way to the scaffold
was continually moaning and mutterlng
prayers. When she reached the drop,
Calcraft Immediately stood before he1
and covered her face with the white cap.
She trembled percepibly, and never
ceased her devotions. Having strapped
her legs together and seen that the rope
was duly adjusted, Calcraft withdrew tc
the part where the handle of the boil
was placed, whilst the two male warders
retained their position ON the plank OF
each side of the prisoner. The unhappy
woman clasped her hands close to hel
breast, murmured in an earnest tone
"Lord have mercy on my soul, % and IL
q moment the bolt was drawn by Cal
crafts assistant. Allpresent were deepl.
moved, particularly the under-sheriff
whom it was necessary at one point o
the proceeding to support.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-01

FrDD1EsTIcKs- violin players.
EXPENSIVE timber-School boards.
ALWAYS driving things hammer.
ALWAYS on the spot-Detec ectiyes.
MANY men spend their lives in gazing
at their shadows.
The kind of animals admitted at en-
tertainments--Wh White kids. oe
WHY are teeth like verbs? Because
they are regular, irregular and defective.
LADIES anxious for pin money should
ma1ry the proprietors of bowing-alleys.
Why are umbrellas like pancakes p
Because they are seldom seen after
Lent. r4 Hes n 81 Asr
OUERY-H a sailor has been travel
ing on horseback, can it be said that he
rowed
WHEN a pickpocket pulls at your
watch tell him plainly that you have no
time to spare. s.ss
An umbrella deserves no credit for its
iservices, forit never does any good unless
t is put up to it.
A YOUNG lady of sixteen who had worn
short dresses all her life positively told
her mamma she would wear them no
T" longer"
A WOMAN with quick temper should
not marry dilatory, easy-going man.
Such slow match must lead to a blow
up in the end.
THE most striking difference between
fool and looking glass is that the fool
speaks without rejecting, and the look
ing-glass reflects without speaking.
A GENTLEMAN travelling in Ireland said
to a very importunate beggar, You
have lost all yonr teeth" The beggar
quietly answered, I" AM it's time parted
| with um, when I'd nothing for um to
do"
UNCLE L.-s Now, Sammy, tell me,
have you read the beautiful story of
| Joseph ?'' Sam" Oh, yes, uncle.
"Wel, then, what wrong did they do
! when they sold their brother p Sam
tsThey sold him too cheap, uncle, I
think"
"I HOPE you viii be able to support
me, T" said young woman, while walking
out with her intended during some
what slippery state of the pavement.
"Why, yes, replied the somewhat hesi-
tating swain I" with a little assistance
from your father" There was some con-
fusion, and profound silence.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-01
ONE OF MY "RY.GONEs. ,,

After striving all day with the total
depravity of chairs and tables and bed
steads, which refused on any terms to
look home-like in a new house, it was
comfort untold to rush out into the
avenue, IN the. dusk, and take sweet
counsel with myself, or, as quaint old
Herbert expresses 1t,
to tumble up and down my chest,
And see what my soul doth wear"
It was the avenue which made me take
the house nobody's avenue in particu-
lar, yet it belonged to each one of the
small group of cottages to which it led
from the high road. It had existed as
sort of lane before the cottages were
thought of, and great trees had had
time to grow up in a leisurely way and
meet overhead. A long gate closed it in
at night from the snares of the outer
world, and gave greater sense of security
to the lonely spinsters and imid widows
who lived in the cottages.
On this night a thin mist embodied
the trees and me as with somber gar
ment, and the remark of one of our old
neighbors when she heard our destina-
tion came back to me like bird of i'll
omen "Going to Dovecotesl Then
you will live. and die an old maid. No
one ever goes there but the doctor to
make them sick, and the lawyers to
make their wills. 1t is too far from the
village to walk, and too near to make it
worth while to ride"
She evidently spake not without mowl-
edge, and I keenly felt the little fine
point that was wrapped up in it. 1t
had fearful sound to be an old maid
all my days, for old maids do live i'm
mensely long lives, having neither great
joys nor great sorrows to wear out their
bodies. It almost seems that with a
little effort they might live forever.
was twenty-five years old, and no love
passage had ever been mine. IF one
must be an old maid it would be some
consolation to have few old letters and
a bunch of dried flowers to turn over
winter evenings. 1t was an old familiar
track in my mind my thoughts Travelled
it often. The hour was not very late,
but the fog made darkness that might
be felt. Suddenly I heard voices near
me, but whether in front or following ii
was impossible to tell, as I distinguished
no footsteps.
tI fear we. have made mistake, >
said a woman's voice, trembling in spite
of hard tone in it. eff you cannot
bear with me while we are lovers, what
Will become of me by and by y?''
1t Is only when we are alone that
should ever suspect we were lovers, re
sponded a masculine voice.
You were willing that our engage
ment should be-a secret. -
Yes, because you besought me 81
anMously; but your manner to othe
men is SO utterly utterly"
&c Don't hesitate for word. assur
You can endure it. My manner j
so-?" GO
Unengaged, I would say, to put
very mildly
81 Perhaps it is better that my eondi
ton should fit my manner"
" Perhaps-unless you can chang
that manner"
"I could no more do that than th
leopard could change his spots. hav
loved you well, but that Is no reaso
why we should marry, I suppose.
"Oh, none whatever. I hear som
one coming. Here is the ring that 20
meant for fetter. Goodnight an
good-byel" zs-.-ez.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-01

Soft-pencilled lines which poets love,
I'd draw myself fairy face,
To hang above.
Twin-roses blushing upon SNOW
The tints commingling here and there
Soft melting into smooth white brow
And sunny hair.
Bright tresses like an aureole,
with downward-drooping rays, to glance
A chastened light upoh the whole
Sweet couutenance.-
Eyes, for the dim-refected ray :ss-- H
To tinge with penaive tenderness,
Which the more dazzling light of day
Would dispossess.
But, ah, what painting can command,
What artist-sk1n could e'er arrange,
Each melody of movement, and
Each charm of changer vla
The fitful play of life and light
Translucent through that face of hers
Like stars hung out TO guide Alright
Us wayfarers.
Is it a sin to sit and watch
This shadow of a fairer face 81
With fearless eyes, eager to catch
Each gift and grace
Is it sin this once to seat ~ t8&
Her in my heart as on a throne;
And fancy her, from face to feet,
All, all mine own;
All, all mine own, from dusk to dawn,
All orbed within eyes fierce strain;
Nor once to fear the lips cold scorn,
The lids disdain 2 fsfE
Is this sin? Perchance; and yet
No fairer sin e'er earned fall.
Soturn the portrait and forget
Face to the wall.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-01
Strange Interruption Of Marriage
4 Ceremony. @

The Sdrotogian tells the story of
young man named Albert e. Knights, of
Half Moon, who for several moons past
has been "paying his distresses to
respectable young lady of East Lime, IN
Saratoga county. His attentions culmi-
mated in an engagement of marriage, and
the time fixed for the ceremony was the
I'd day of April. As the event turned
out, the 1st of April would have been
more appropriate appointment. The
friends of the parties were assembled at
the brides residence, and the Rev. j. M.
Webster was called in to tie the knot.
Previous to the ceremony, however, the
clerical gentleman was invited to pri-
vate interview by the groom, who inti-
mated that " he wished the marriage GER
emony cut short" objecting articularly
and refusing to assent to that part of the
form to "love her, comfort her, honor
and keep her, in sickness and In health |;
and forsaking all others, keep thee only
unto her so long as ye both shall live,
saying che could not promise to live with
her until death, not knwing what might
happen The dominic demonstrated,
and on the groom's persistence, refused
in toto to perform the service, remark
ing that eff he (the groom) felt that
way he had better stop where he was =
upon which he withdrew, first inform
ing the lady's parents how the case stood.
Imagine the CONSERVATION of the bride
expectant, the indignation of her friends,
and the modification of the parents and
friend of the groom at this exhibition
and exemplifcation of the "free love"
teachings ofthe Woodhull- Clafin school.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-01

ONE WAY OF MAKING LIvINa.-Vel-
peau, the French surgeon, had two hos
pital patients whose business for fifteen
years was to be knocked down and run
over in the street. When they saw a
light vehicle approaching and knew the
owner to be wealthy, they would run
across the street in such way as to get
before the horses, to be knocked down
and carried to the hospital, when they
would sue for damages. When the
money thus gained was spent, they
would go out and get run over again.
They generally managed TO avoid being
seriously injured in this way yet nearly
every bono In their bodies had been
broken.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-01

TIE library of Congress has twice
doubled within twelve years, and now
numbers $50, 600 volumes. s-r f-, r.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-01
CFrom the Postal Record.l

No More Free Matter to be Sent Through
the IaiIs-The Postal Rates as They
Now Stand.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-01
AT THE EASEL.

If 1 had aught of art to trace
Soft-pencilled lines which poets love,
I'd draw myself fairy face,
To hang above.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-01

A MARINE swelLThe porpoise.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-01
Humorous.

FrDDLEsT1cKs- Bad violin players.
EXPENSIVE timber School boards.
ALWAYS driving things-A hammer.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08
NO. IL
Prescription for Cholera.

The following prescription was adopt
ed by the college OF physicians in Phila-
delphia in 1866 II has been repeatedly
published, but, as it has stood the test
Of many years of experience, it will bear
republication at this time. 1t is regard
ed by many as probably the very best
prescription that can be used tor cholera
in its incipient stages
Laudanum 9 ounces, sPluts OF cam
phor, . ounces, tincture OF capsicum,
ounce tincturo Of ginger, ! ounce; es-
sence of peppermint, two ounces; Hou-
mans anodyne, 2 ounces. If the ano-
dyne cannot be readily obtained, substi-
tute sulphuric ether-half the quantity.
Mix thoroughly and shake well every
time it is used Give or take from ten
to twenty five drops. according to age,
condition and violence of attack. Re
peat every twenty minutes till reliefis OBJ
tanned In desperate case take table
blespoonful at once Take it in an equal
quantity Of water, and lie on ths back
quietly or in an easy sitting posture,
with the back supported, till it has full
opportunity to work Garry small
phial in the pocket with few Jumps OF
white sugar upon which TO drop it, to be
used in sudden emergencies.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08
Dame Fashion

For seaside and country no prettier
hat can be found that the now fashiona-
bic Croiset,e, after Sophie Croisette,
popular actress a. the Theater Fraacais,
Paris They are in reality the old Flor
ida palmetto, twisted and Knocked into
very fascinating and jaunty shape.
1t is necessary for mammals darling to
wear the latest style of hat; this is
coarse straw with pretty rolling Srlri,
garniture of black velvet ribbon and
clusters of roses or poppies and cone
flowers. This simple style Is becoming
TO the sweet little face that requires
scarcely anything to set off its fresh beau
ty Hats will be more worn than bon
nets at watering places. Clusters OF
flowers, with ribbon bows and loops,
continue the principal garniture. But
they must be arranged in the mode style,
or your hat will look shabby.
White linen suits promise to be fash
ionable among ladies at the seaside and
in the country this summer. They are
trimmed with lace or embroidery, the
latter stamped on the waist and skirt.
Large bronze, silver or gilt buckles
are now worn by the ladies at the back
Of the waist, in addition to II similar az
fair in front They are not remarkably
pretty or gen,eel, although nose will de
ny that they are conspicuous
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08

ES- Some Of the best physicians IN
Philadelphia, acting rs committee OF
medical society, have issued brief and
practical rules for the management otin-
fants during the hot season. They rec
ommend cleanliness. fresh air. the avoid
ance Of heated room, rs kitchen or
wash room where there is fire Goat 5
milk is the best, and cows mllk IS the
next best food for young babies, II there
is no natural supply of mothers milk
Condensed milk Is the only artiicially
prepared food that is recommended. The
nursing bottle should be kept scrupu-
lously sweet and clean Lii desirable to
postpone the weaving Ola child till after
the second summer however small the
the natural supply of food may be; it
may be supplemented with other food,
but it should not be voluntarily abandon
ed except from its total failure.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08

E4r Why is whisper forbidden in
polite society because il isn't aloud
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08
rsy- The following, taken from an e.

Ear The following, taken from an ex
change we give to our readers gratis,
and think it will be applicable to good
many living in his place
Speak well Of your town Advocate
its interests, make popular its advanta-
gos, and always, be ready with n hearty
welcome to every new conner Patron
lie your mechanics, support your mer
chanty, and advance the thrift Of your
own institutions. If anybody wants 3
lot on which to build a mill or factory,
or a machine shop, or anything that will
afford trade to your town, don't ask
double price for the lot Rather give it
than see the enterprise go to another
place II you want your town TO grow
If you want your own property to IN
crease in extra inducements to men Of
capital to come. And sustain your local
paper, because a town is always judged
by the local patronage the paper re
CpiNCe
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08
FIR AT E r NAL.
MASONIC.

The regular communications of VAN Bu-
Rry LODGE, No. 6, +. a. MAsoNs are held
tn. Saturday on, or next preceding each full
moon. att p. NJ. in their Hall at Van Buren.
Members ofthe Fraternity in good standing
are respectfully invited to meet withus.
G.. WILCOX w. NJ
W. II II. SmIBLEY, Secretary.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08

IJ" A father ia consoling his dangh-
ter who had lost her husband, said, 81
dsn'l wonder you gricve for him, my
child YOU will never find his equal.
: | don't know as | can, responded the
sobbing widow, but III do my best"
The father went home eomforted.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08

Owing to the careless changing OF two
labels by Peoria clerk. an old lady in
that city has been swallowing rheuns-
tism liniment three times day; and an
old gentle man has rubbed himself with
blue pills until he can slide up and down
the side of house when the weather
changes like thermometer
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08

x.s- The local Of 4 certain paper gave
an account Of woman who had an accu-
rate picture Of Il jumper tree printed on
her leg by Lightning. He has had 4 live
ly time explaining to his wife whore he
cot the tom
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08

Gs- If a man who has got to tho top
Of the hill by honesty is ashamed to turn
about aud look at the road he has travel
ed he deserves to be taken by the neck
and hurled to the bottom again.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08

Special notices double the above rates. Edi-
toria notices 90 cents per line for the first and
10 cents for each additional insertion. All
transient advertisements cash in advance.
Marriage and obituary notices not to exceed
5lines free, over five 90 cents per line.
Cards or communications of a personal
character, il admissible atall, double the usual
stes and strictly in advance.
Announcing candidates, for Congress or
state offices, $500, County officers, $1,000.
Editorial notices, % cents per line.
Yearly advertisements, paid quarterly, in
,dyance Legal and transient advertisements
he paid for when left at the office.
All Job Work, to be paid for on delivery.
Address all letters and communications to
J. S. DuSHAM, Editor and Proprietor.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08
..~s

Es- Current paragraph: The two
hundred divorce lawyers of Chicago are
in mourning over the silver Wedding chat
occurred ,hege inadvertently last week.
They ask fox y suspension OF public
opinion, since this is the first time they
have slipped UP.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08

~ ID WCTT lUUi HV suTNs
Do YOU want to know whether | mar
red Bessie II you do, go to More
combe Bay, ask for the IIawthornes, and
maybe you'll see an cid black military
charger almost blind. with two or three
curly.hcaded little urchins on his back,
all laughing and clapping their hands as
he carries them daiutiIy up aud down the
path
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08

PREaIUM ON MARRIAGE An old farm
er, debating his will to lawyer, says
" give aud bequeath to my wife the sum
of t. 100 year IS that writ down, mas
ter +" Yes, said the lawyes, but
she il not 50 old but she may marry
again Won'tyou make any change in
that case )? Most people do. y All I!
do they? Well, write again, and say if
my wife marry again give to her the
sum of C2O0 year. Thatll do, won't
it, mastcr?' "Why, that's just doubl"
the sum she would have had if she had
remained unmarried, said the lawyer
it is generally the other way "Ay,'
said the farmer, " but him rs takes her
will deserve it.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08

lrEMs FGR lluUsgKrErEEs DO every
thing at the proper time. Keep every
thing in its place. Always mend your
clothes before washing them.
Alum or vinegar is good to set colors,
rcd, green, or yellow.
Sal soda win bleach one spoonful 10
sufficient for n kettle Of clothes.
Save Your suds for the garden and
plants, or to harden yards when sandy.
A hot rhovel held over vanished fur.
niture will take out spots.
A bit of glue, dissolved in skim milk
and water, will restore old rusty Grape.
Ribbons of any kind should be wash
ed in cold suds, and MT rinsed.
If llat irons are rough, rub them well
with fine sal', and it VII make ttsm
smooth.
If you are buying carpet for durabil-
ity, choose small figures.
a bit Of soap rubbed on the hinges OF
doors will prevent them from cleakii G.
Scotch snuff il put in the holes where
crickets run out, will destroy them.
Wood ashes aud common salt wet with
water, will stop the cracks Of the stove,
and prevent the smoke from escaping
Green should be the prevailing e lor
for bed hangipgs and window drapsry.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-12-31
s1sve,nen.s Of 1mmigra as..

The tide OF immigration has begun to
aow with some stesdiuess into this
State. Aa wsBnotiosd ,at the time, 3
steamer brought into Charleston, about
three weeks since, a considerable num-
ber Of persons seeking employment. ao.
oording to engagements. in Edgeaeld.
Newberry, Chester, Abbeville, Ander-
son. and faw in Colnmbia. We have
noticed since that others were on their
way to Burlington. During the pust
week, thirty five Germans have settled
at Long Caus, in Abbevil!e, and about
$50 more ara expected. Sixteen immi-
grants, Of both sexes, craftemen, labor
ers and house servants, arrived at
Niuety-Six last week. Very considera-
BILE interest is manifested in this matter
throughout the country. There is nr-
gent need that they should come and
be cordially welcomed. They do we'll,
generally. where they are properly
treated, aud are of suitable character 10
be incorporated into our society. Only
day or two ago. We heard of several
sturdy Sootuhmen. "a few miles above
Sumter, who have Succeeded in pur-
chasing land by their earnings on
rented land, during the last year or two,
and are now rapidly improving their
property, and setting an example Of in-
dustry. thrift and correct moral deport.
nlent which il having its effect in tho
neighborhood. BY all means, let them
be encouraged to come.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-12-31
Reidville Female College,
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Proposals for Lamp Posts.

COLUMBIA, s. c., Decemhor %, 1873.
GEALED bids will be- reserved until the
y 18th day OF January. 1874. for $50 LAMP
POSTS, to bo OF tho following dimensions,
10 sample Of the size to be seen at City
Clerks oflice:) The Post to bo eleven feet
long. six inches square at the base and for
three ioe;, ihon 10 10 tapc1o.; 20 .c.- inch :
at tho top; TO be OF good sound heart pine,
and to b0 beveled on the corners; to be
painted, and to be furnished by tho lat OF
February, 1874 CHAS. BARNUM,
Dec 81 City Clerk.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-12-31

The saints of war, led by the inc ON.
parably devout Gen. Howard, have 80
fallen in respect Of their pie,y and choir
honesty that people begin to find ont
their hypocrisy and their sordidness. II
we Cannot trust tho abolition crusader
Gen Howard, whom may We trust?
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-12-31

LAST or New ADVERTISEMENTS.
d. 9. Peixotto & Sons-Anctiou
Keidville Female College.
A. G. Brenizer- Notice.
g. Barnum-Proposals.
J. Il. Dent Sale.
c. J. Iredell Notice.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-12-31
To Rent,

10 Il6Ut,
- THAT HOUSE, on Plain street, con.
fasSA tanning all the modern improvements,
24Gnow occupied by Goneral N. g. Butler.
Possession given on tho first OF January
Apply to II. Il w. q. SWAFFIELD.
Dec 10
TO Rent.
THE HOUSE on the corner of Wash
9fs5A ingt0n and Bull streets. Possession
&Llglyen Immediately. Apply to
j. .. THOMAS,
Dec 81 - At Swa i,lrih,.
Wanted,
-. TO RENT, RESIDEECE, II, the
f1Sit upper part %. th' city.
1lA Dec 81 } l. i:>.t,i:
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-12-31

Rev. Father Maher, OF st. Pa.rick's
Catholic Church, at Morristowu, Pa,
died suddenly Sunday morning. OF heart
disease.
Jacob Nate died yesterday, Of wounds
inflicted by highwuymcn II Newark ou
Chri.tmns evening.