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The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23
Ff0m Tie NsR orledni PIcay,sas Of ca ia,i.
TERRIBLE STEAMBOAT ACCIDENT !

IERhlbLE SlEAMbOAI ACCIDENT
We are indebted to the officers of the steam.
boat Wave for an extra Of the ST. Landry Wing,
of April 8, containing the following distressing
particulars of the explosion of the boilers of the
Elizabeth;
The Elizabeth started from New Orleans on
Sunday evening last, and when entering Cour-
taubleau from the Atchafalaya, her boilers col
Iapsed, and completely tore her upper works 10
atoms. The explosion took place about three
O'Clock on Tuesday morning, 10 which may be
attributed the preservation of many lives, as her
entire works above the boilers were swept away,
together with her boilers and deck fixtures. Short
ly after the accident the Wave came up, render
ed all the assistance in her power, and lowed the
wreck up to Washington.
We insert the subioined list furnished US by
the clerk, who escaped unnjured: 9
J. II. Gordon, captain, very badly scalded and
bruised.
Daniel York, mate, killed.
Freeman B. Lamb, first pilot, leg badly frac-
tured.
James Marquite, first engineer, very badly
scalded
Nelson Hill, second engineer, missing.
Rhodes, deck hand, missing.
One negro fireman slightly scalded, and one
do. missing.
Passengers uninjured, except few who were
slightly bruised
We regret to state that Capt. Gordon is in
very critical state.
TheiPassengers publish card, in which they
"testify that The accident was one of these un-
forseen calamites which no human prudence
could prevent, as the captain and other officers
were doing their duty when the explosion took
place."
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DOUBLE TAXATION!

Perhaps it is not generally known that under
the existing niquitous tax law, passed by the
late whig Legislature of Ohio, there is DOU-
BILE TAXATION! We will clearly demon
stratc this in few words. A has $500 for
which he has no immediate use his neighbor
B comes along, borrows this sum, and gives A
his note therefor. With this $500 B purchases
certain articles, liable 10 taxation. The assessor
comes along, and taxes BIS property, purchased
with the money borrowed from A, as matter OF
course. The assessor next goes to A, and asks
him if he has any bonds, notes or book accounts,
compels him to make out list thereof and
swears him as to its correctness. The $500
note is taxed again! 1t makes not straw'S diff
ference if B becomes bankrupt, and is never
able TO pay A!
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23

Gale on tie Hudson.-On Tuesday night con-
siderable of gale was experienced on the Hud-
son. The steamer Trojan had her promenade
deck blown of, and was blown ashore near New
York. The eclipse had her cut water consdera-
bly, damaged by coming in contact with the wharf
at Cattskill. The South America was nearly cap
sized in squall near Newburg. Altogether it
was a rough night, and The passengers, whose
nerves were strung to the highest possible ten
sion, by the disaster of the Swallow, were kept
in state of constant excitement. The Eureka
broke an arm in her larboard wheel house with
tremendous crash, tearing the whole structure
way.--Bdh San.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23
THE GREAT PITTsRpRGH FIRE.

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We have received number of papers from
Pittsburgh since our las; publication, which are
filed with items respecting the great fire in that
city.
Nine'tenths of the vaults and safes, which
were warranted to be FIRE proof, have proved to-
tally unworthy, and money and papers of value
deposited in them were entirely consumed In
many instances gold and silver were melted as
if in crucible! The vault of the Bank of
Pittsburgh, however, preserved all its eOntents,-
not book nor paper was burned.
The Chronicle and Post contain the names of
the owners of property in the burnt district, with
the supposed amount of their respective losses
some men have lost their all--others will suffer
severely, but many, we are happy TO learn, will
not lose much by reason of insurance abroad.
Many of the Pittsburgh Insurance Offices will be
entirely broken up--others will be able to wea-
ther the storm,
We observe that a large number of the busi-
ness men, who have been burnt out, have reno
we'd to other parts of the city, and have resumed
their business as usual. Nothing seems to dam
pen their energies or prosIrate their indomitable
spirit.
L town meeting was holden, at which COM
mittee was appointed to proceed to Iarrisburgh
Immediately, and make known to the Governor
and Legislature the extent of the calamity and
the destitution which prevailed. We learn that
the Legislature took immediate action ON the
subject, and unanimously passed bill for the
relief of the citizens whose property was des,
uoyed
For several nights after the fire, hundreds and
thousands of persons we're compelled to en-
camp out on the hill, with no covering over then
but the canopy of heaven. The churches were
all thrown open, and converted into hospitals fo
) the destitute and homeless.
The wealthy and humane throughout the cit,
and surrounding country, gave freely of thei
goods, money and provisions, to relieve III,
wants Of the sufferers. And from large mum
Der CT towns and cities abroad, contributions 0
money and provisions have been forwarded tt
the poor and needy, 1t is refreshing to the hear
to know that there is still humanity in man
: God blesses the cheerful giver.
, a large number of merchants and manulactu
rers whose stores and warehouses were destroye,
; by fire, commenced re building them immediate
ly, and it is supposed before winter the create
part of the burnt district will either be built VI
again, or under contract. Carpenters and brick
layers from abroad were pouring into the city tc
obtain employment
1t is certain that number of lives we're los
during the fre--the precise numbcr cannot, al
yet, be precisely ascertained. Seven person
are missing, among them S. KINGSTON, Esq,
member of the Bar.
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QUE TOWN.

The health of Cadiz was never better than it
is at this time. Life and animation exist every
where, and business of all kinds seems TO be in
fourishing condition. AS evidence of the in
crcasing business of the place, new store has
been opened at the old Craig corner, immed-
atoly below our Printing Office, by our friends
Messrs. Boggs Smoral & Co., who have a
large and splendid stock of fresh goods, which
they arc selling off very fast, because they sell
cheap. The old merchants who advertise in the
Sentinel, are also doing a large business this
spring. We advise our friends through the coun-
ty to visit Cadiz now, if they wish 10 purchase
cheap goods, before they are all gone.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23

The WASHINGTON GLoBE--Messrs. BLAIR &
RlvLs, in the last number of the Globe, announ-
ccs that they have sold their entire printing es-
tablishment 10 THOMAS RIrCH1E of the Rich
mond Enquirer, and JOHN P. HESS, late Of the
Nashville Union. They publish the articles of
agreement for the satisfaction of the subscribers
to the Globe The paper to be hereafter issued
by Messrs. RITcHIE g. HISS is TO be the special
accredited organ of President Polk BLAIR g.
RvEs have served the democracy long and faith
fully--they possessed tact talent and enterprise,
which enabled them to flourish in political as
well as a pecuniary point of view Whatever
may be their lot hereafter, we wish them the grea-
test possible happiness and prosperity. "Old
Father Ritchic," is favorably known throughout
the United States, as bold and vigorous writer.
His connection with any paper is the fullest
guaranty that it will be high-toned, gentlcmanly,
independent and thoroughly American in its char
acter,
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23
THE FIRE IN NEW JERSEY.

The fire which commenced in the jersey Pines
on the goth ult., is yet raging with great fury,
and is no nearer being out than it was week
ago. The extent of forest destroyed is equal
to one hundred and twenty square miles, and the
loss so far is estimated at one hundred thousand
dollars. Besides the trees, number of fences,
barns, hay, cut wood and shanties have been laid
in ruins; and the people, who are generally poor,
have been driven to seek shelter in other places,
with no covering at present, save the canopy OF
heaven. The grass in the neghborhood of the
scene of devastation, has been parchcd up and
ruined; and thus, to some extent, the horses and
cattle are deprived of provender. The cause
of all this work of destruction can be directly
traced 10 rum. Itappears that man had charge
Iof coal pit about twelve miles from Camden
and on the goth ult. proceeded 10 a neighborng
place TO get some rum. During his absence a
pile of wood near the pit caught fire, and the
flames soon communicated TO the trees, and be.
ing famed by high wind, increased with fearful
rapdty, and from present Appearances, will con
tnue to increase for some days to come. The
village of "Long-a-C Coming" escaped the flames
though all the trees surrounding it were destroy
ed. From the last accounts the fire was raging
near the village of Cleverton. on.-P Philadelphia
Sun Of Wednesday,
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23
LATER PARTICULARS.

The SwALLow.-The number of bodies now
found are thirteen. The scene around is said to
be hoartrending. One instance is related where
a brother witnessed an inquest over the dead bo
dy of sister, during which time he raved like
a maniac, calling upon the coroner and jury to
bring in averdict of murder against the officers
Of the boat.
p 1t is said that tho catastrophe was caused by
the most culpable negligence, and that an inves
tgation is to be Immediately instituted. But this
we have no idea will amount TO anything.
The following have been recognized by thel
frendsi
Mrs Conklin, of Albany.
Mrs. Elizabeth Coffin, West Troy.
Mrs. Eliza Coffin, do
Mrs. Walker, of New York.
Miss Briggs, of Troy.
M IS Torrey, of Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Parker, of Utica.
Two Misses Wood, of Albany.
Mr.. Davis, do,
Mrs. Ann Lamberton, of Jamaica IT,
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23
Niagra Falls, April 3, Is45.
Mn. EDITOR: +:

Mr.. EDITOR:
The Niagara River is completely blocked with
ice, from the mouth up nearly to the whirlpool,
I2 miles.
The ice is piled up from so to 100 feet high
at Lewiston: store houses, wharves, groceries,
mills, and every thing in its way meets with in
evitable destruction.
Fears are entertained that an overflow will be
The consequence unless Lake Erie shall cease
farther hostilties. The falls never looked bet
ter than at the present time. The Hotel keep
ers are making great preparations for the accom-
mediation Of visitors tho coming season.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23
IHAYEI.

The New York Courier des Etats Unis has
in st. Domingo who gives OCCASION
ally valuable information. In that paper of Tues
day, we find letter dated I'd of March, of which
we translate the most important items.
U. S. Gazette.
'You have learned by my previous letter the
publication of the decree relative to the land IL
ties, and the effect which it produced. This de-
cree, after having caused great excitement, has
been lately suspended. tits said tho blacks Of
the south have addressed General Guerrier, ask
ing for the expulsion of the colored people from
every branch of public service. There seems
to be general impression that there will be Sc
rious contests. A conspiracy has been discov-
cred in ST. Domingo, which had for its objectthe
overthrow Of the present constitutional govern
mont, and the proclamation of Santa Anna as
perpetual dictator
son the 24th ultimo court martial was held
Colonel Juan Estevc presiding, which condemn
ed to death, at nine o'clock the next day, FIVE
persons, among those arrested on account of the
conspiracy. In the evening, the Vicar General
administered the sacraments to the condemned,
and the next day he, with an Italian priest, &C
companed them 10 the demetery, the place Of
execution, where they were shot,
"The National Congress will assemble on the
ID instant. II is composed of men sincerely at
tached TO the republic. A free and constitution
al election has called thither citizens of nations
OF every country. Spaniards, Americans French,
and Haytiens They will contribute strength
and energy 10 this country, qualities in whichit
is deficient" EN
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23
The aIarmiAg condition OF the Whig
Party .--FIatiering and CONSERVATION

The alarming condition Of the Wing
Party !--FIUItering and CONSERVATION!
The following is the conclusion of an editOFi-
al article in the last Republican,
"The locos are already laying the .fatering
unctiOn to their souls, that ere the election
comes around, they will create seme division ia
the whig party in this county, by exciting some
local question, and have swaggeringly boasted
that they have the seeds of disunion sowed in
the whig ranks, and they will carry the election
merit faH!--Amid such declarations il is the i'm
perative duty of the whig party TO prepare itself
against such an onset by the oppostion-and
the more necessary for every member of the
party TO aid in the peaceable union of the party
for if they assist in demoshing their own par
ty with the expectation of being remunerated for
lit by the locofocos, they will find, in the sequel,
that they will be beautifully "taken in' for their
pains! word to The wise!
You have read it once, now read it again, and
take good laugh The proverb saith that the
guilty heeth when no man pursueth; and the po-
Ell declares that
''Coming events east their shadows before"
Last winters legislation at Columbus, would
destroy any party that eyer existed since crea-
toms dawn. Every public act that was passed,
appears TO have been framed for the purpose Of
Iplunderng the people of the State, and it is no
wonder that honest men Of all parties--whgs as
we'll as democrats, are raising their voices, like
the mighty thunder, against such monstrous in
Engagements upon their rights, The opposition
TO yenal, corrupt and ini4uioqs legislation never
assumes party character; and hence hundreds
and thousands of honest, rejecting men, in the
whig ranks, have declared that they never, nc
never, will again, by their votes, assist TO PLACE
party in power, that has betrayed, deceived ane
plundered them like the late whig Legislature o
1 Ohio The Republican and its friends may
: we'll be alarmed! The worst scene is yet te
r come! Let them beware the ides of October
The ides of October, beware !
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23
Eastern Agency for the Sentinel.

v b. PALMER, Esq, is our authorized agent for the
collection Of subscriptions and advertisements for the
Sentinel and recepng therefor, in the cities of Phia-
delpha, Baltimore, New York and Boston, His offices
are No 59 Pine street, Philadelphia southeast corner
Of Baltimore and Calvert streets, Baltimore; No 30
Ann street, New York and No. l6, State st., Boston,
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23

0F There arc several post masters in this and
the adjoining counties who should have their no.
ses pulled, and kicked out of office into the bar
gain. They know no more about the duties of
a postmaster than a Lapland bear! By the de-
inquency and criminal neglect of some of these
worthless, we have lost upwards of $500, during
the past year. If there is not change in their
conduct, we shall give them notorety by no
means cnyiable, and report them at head quar-
ters! A postmaster's duties are few and easily
understood; and if he has not brains enough him
seff, it would be better for him to hire some man
of common sense to direct and instruct him.
We do not intend these remarks for every post
master-far from it-for majority of them dis
charge the duties Of their Office with honesty and
fidelity; but we intend them for persons who will
make the shoe fit closely.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23
Great Fire nj MILWAUKEE,.

On Sunday, the 9th instant, FIRE broke out
in the town of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which
consumed two entire squares of that enterpri-
sing and hourishing place, before the flames
could be arrested, A number of persons weie
seriously injured by reason of the explosion of
powder in various stores. The losses of seve-
raj stores are very severe.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23

Thomas w. Dorr.-There is a report in Pro-
vldence that Gov. Fenner intends calling the Ge-
neral Assembly together, and recommend the
liberation of Mr.. DoT We fear that this is too
GOOD 10 be ftne.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23

AN IMPLEMENT or DEsTRUoT1oN.-A centri-
fugal gun has been made in New York, TO throw
a vast number Of shot in minute, on the prin-
cple of common sling. It is intended for the
defence Of harbors and rivers; and 1t is calcula.
ted that one hundred men could defend them
selyesby these implements from an army Of lOO,.
900 men.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23

The Cincinnati Enquirer says :--'The Qbser-
vatory is finished, the Telescope put up, and ev-
cry thing ready for the scientifcs. The build
ing will be opened on Monday next, and visters
allowed TO enter according to the rules. Now
let the moon show her face.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23

Retired TO Pirate Life.-Ex-G Governor Sew
ard has in good season, addressed letter to the
Auburn Journal, avowng that he is "not can
didate, nor shall hereafter be candidate for any
oflice--nor shall he accept any public trust"
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23

New TERRIroRy.-The people of Wisconsin
are preparing to make new territory 10 be call
ed Superior" by dividing Wisconsin into two
parts. The new "item" TO contain some $780,
900 square miles.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23

MIR. RITCHE, who is about to assume the du-
ties of official editor at Washington, is said 10 be
seventy years old. He has edited the Richmond
Enquirer forty-one years.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23
Total,

WHERE Is TuE STREET CoMMIssIoNER2- 2-IYho
owns all those beautiful piles of coal ashes, 50
tastefully heaped up like. .Pelon on ossa, before
the doors Of dwelling houses and stores9 Don't
all speak at once!
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23

VT Ono SrocKs are down to 97s in the city
Of New York, with the interest of tho last hall
year, which is about equal TO 04 cents on the
dollar! 50 much for coon Legislation,
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23

We find the following in the last Wheeling Ar
gus, tits the fist we heard of it:
Ex-senator Tappan, OF Ohio, has been ap-
pointed Floriculturist (howcr gardener we be-
lieve,) to Allcghania. A new office, and step
down from a senatorship.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23

W We arc happy to state that none of oul
merchants will be losers, by reason of the grea
fire at Pittsburgh The Goods in traRsitu, be
longing 10 one house we're detained in Alleghe
ny City, in consequence of the new aqueduct
not being completed. Thiscircumstunce proba.
bly saved them.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23

Mrs. SEWER, consort of the Hon. A. H. Sew
ior, I. S. Senator from Arkansas, died at Little
Rock, on the goth ult. She was the daughter of
Col. james, brother of Richard NJ. johnson.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23

President Polk continues in excellent health
Notwithstanding he performs more labor every
wenly-iour hours than any other man in the ma
on I
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23

or Some long-eared animals in The East
propose 10 change the name Of the Uniteds
70 that Of @AIIegbnHiap
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23
NEW GOODS! New Goods |!

We believe all our merchants are receiving
new goods. Those who intend doing a large bu.
siness advertise in the Sentinel. We request
our readers in the country to give thema call, as
they are The cIcverost fellows, have the largest
stock Of goods, and sell cheaper than those who
do not advertise with us. No blarney, this!
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23

or Five Of The principal cities in tho En-
piro State, viz: New York, Albany, Buffalo, Re,
chester and Brooklyn, have this year given
Democratic msjorities
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23

N. p Tallmadge has been removed from the
Office Of Governor of the Territory of WiscOn-
sin, and Gen. ILENRy DoDcE, late delegate to
Congress, has been appointed in his place.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23

Fire al Hudson, NJ Y The extensive coach
of James f. Delamalar, in Hudson,
was destroyed by fire on the sth. Nor DIS loss
in buildings and stock about $l2, 2,00O--insured
for AZ 900.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23

~ Friday last was observed as day Of
Public Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer, in the
city Of Pittsburgh.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23

The whole valuation of property in Pennsyl-
'ania for taxation, is $2lO, ,306,G7O. The whole
AK is 81 300, ,309.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23

G+5- The weather is most delightful, but
little too dry for spring ploughng, and vegetation
Of all kinds.
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FIRE IN THE SWAMP.

Hin ANHRs
The Dismal Swamp is on fire! and the dry
weather, of which we have had an uncommony
long season, having absorbed and evaporated the
water, and reduced the spongy earth and It's in
|cumbent coat of decayed vegetation TO the con-
sstency of tinder, the fire RACES furiously. II
commenced, we are informed, OIL the highland
in the vicinity of the Dismal Swamp Land Com
pany's depot, near Suffolk, and descending into
the Swamp, swept along both sides of their Ca
nal TO Lake Drummond, destroying all their shin
giles, and a large quantity of frewood belonging
TO Individuals II crossed the line of the rail-
road at a place where there were some half a
dozen cords of wood put up by the roadside, in
the consuming of which sufficient heat was Gre
ated TO communicate the fire to the sails of the
railroad which would have been considerably in
jured, but for the timely arrival of the cars, when
the hands of the train set to work and extinguish-
ed the fire. The fire is still raging, and it is i'm
possible to estimate the amount Of damage it may
cause in the destruction of lumber, frewood and
timber-NortoM Herald, April 10.
More fire in the woods.- I'VE learn that on
Wednesday evening "a body of woodland, be-
longing to Mrs Spencer, in Baltimore county,
dDOuI Ut i've llllCS HUN SltyS NduSul
fire, and about one hundred and twenty-five acres
were burnt over. About one thousand cords of
wood were destroyed.--BaH. Sun. 5
The Wheeling Times of Wednesday says -
awe learn that the fires in the mountains in Har-
rison, Marion, and back part Of Tyler counties,
arc far more extensive than on the verge of the
river. Great damage has been done by them
along the ridges, i...
Fire at Brookyn-On Thursday morning
about half past three o'clock, the large hotel at
the junction of Fulton avenue and Atlantic ST.,
owned and occupied by John Barr, took fire and
was totally destroyed,
The fire at Troy.--Tho loss by the fire in Ri
yer street, is estimated at $45 5000 all covered by
insurance Kerr g. Norton were insured for
100000; E. T. Gale $4,000; H. g. w. J. Az
oril $3,500, and the three stores destroyed or
injured for $4,000 each. Total insurance $49,-
500.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23

No PosrAGE.-Aller the first of July next,
here will be no postage charged on newspapers
within 80 miles of the place where printed