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The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-01-25
Print it in etters of Gold.

A father whose son was addicted to some
vicious pr>pensites, bade the boy drive a
nail into n certain post whenever he com.
mited a fault; and agreed that n nail should
be drawn out Whenever he corrected an er.
ror. In process Of time the post was com
peteIy filled with nails
The yoath became alarmed at the extent
Of his indiscretionS, and set about reforming
himself One by one the nails are drawn
out, the delighted father commended him
tor his noble, se!f-denying heroism, in free
ing himself from his faults
They are all drawn out. "-said, the pa
rent. fts
The boy looked sad, and there was a
whole volume Of practical wisdom IN his
sadness. With very heavy heart he re.
piled; ..a s.
True father; but tie scars are Me,e
Still" \
Parents who would have their children
grow to sound and healthy characters, must
sow the seed at the freside. Charitabeas.
sociatio.s can reform the man, and per-
hsps make him a useful member Of society;
but alas! the scars are ,here. The reform.
ed drunkard, gambler or thief is only the
wreck OF the man he once was; he is cover.
ed. with diShonorable scars--which
will disGgure his character as long as he
shall live. #a M @W
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-01-25
Liveliness.

Few things are more liable to be abused
in society especially by young ladies'
than the gift of Iiyeness No doubt it gains
present admiration while they continue
young and pretty-but it leads to no esteem
produces no affection, fit be carried be.
yond the bounds of grac .ful good humor.-
She, for instance, who is distinguished for
the odd freedom of her remarks-whose
laugh is loudest--whoSe mot is the most li.
quan.--who gathers group OF laugheFs ,ound
her--of whom shy and quiet people are n
traId--this iSa sort oil purson whu may be
invited out--who may be thought no incon.
siderable acquisition at parties of which the
general opprbbium is dulness--.but this is
not the sort Of person likely 10 become the
honored mistress ola respectable hant.
ppLEs WIrHour SEEDS or Cores A
correspondent Of the Memphis Wing gives
The foIIowiug recipe for obtlining apples
without seeds and corcs:-Take the ends OF
the limbs of all apple trees, where they
hang low, SOFAS 70. reach the ground, dig a
small hole tor each end under the tree bend
it down and bury it in the hole, confping it
down so that it will remain. Do this in
the winter, or beginning of spring. The
end of the limb tlas buried will take roo,
aud put up sprouts or scions. which when
they become sufficiently large 10 set out,
Etiig up at he proper season, and transplant
them III the orchard where you wish them
to remain. When they get large enough 70
bear, they will bear apples as above.
Gg-rhe yoang woman that was lost in
thought, after wandering in her own mind,
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-01-25
BY b. F. BERKLEY N. y. OF ONO.

When "peace on earth" was first made known,
To shepherds on the plain,
One star alone before them shone,
70 guide them to the Lamb f
But Relhlehems, stars no more in sight,
To guide US on our way
BY FAITHwe see the shining Light,
That leads to endless day.
Then lift your voices high, and sing,
In strains Of sweetest love,
The triumphs of your GoD and KING,
Who lives and reigns above.
And when by faith no more we fight"
Nor ''run"the heavenly "race,"
Well ling ana praise the Lamb by sight,
And shout, "we'er saved BY grsce.p
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-01-25
Statement Of Major F. o. Wyse.

Major Wyse, ofthe Y, s. Army, VINO ar
rived at this port yesterday in the British
ship Three Bells, states that the steamer San
Francisco was struck by Tremendous sea
when she was tw3 days out upon her voyage
and distant about four hundred miies from
New York,
The shock of this stroke caused the con.
denser Of the engines. to give out, and so
completely disarranged the machinery as to
render the ship completely helpless, aid pla-
ced her at once at the mercy of the. wind
and waves.
When in this condition she fell intQthe
trough Of the sea, and very soon after, her
decks were completely swept, and the upper
cabin, together with her smoke pipe, were
carried into the ocean. ar.
Everything moveable on the deck aad a.
round it followed. m a es
At this moment there were about one
hundred and fifty Of the soldiers 10 the cabin,
all of whom were swept away, and drowned.
After this most sad0ccurrence, the people
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-01-25

WHAT'sIN A NAME?-A bill is before the
Georgia Legislature TO change the name Of
Mary Dolly Doxy Ann Lewis to that Of Mary
Dolly Doxy Ann Sapp. Both are bad e.
nopgh, butwe think Miss Mary Dolly, &C.,
had berehstick to "LeYis" q
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-01-25

Six Days TO. EURopE.--The New York
Tribune supplies the following notice of the
steamer constructing in that city, to make
the voyage to Europe in six days:
The new steamer William Norris, which
is to make the passage to Europs in five or
six days, is rapidly approaching completion.
Her outside is nearly finished, and she will
probably be afoat in fortnight. This
vessel is simply fiat and sharp, with a good
model for running fast in smoth water. She
is made unusually strong by having her
umbers strapped diagonaliy with bars Of i
ION, and by an iron kelson extending from
the keel 10 the deck, excepting in the CEN
tral part of the vessel devoted to the engine
This kelson is composed OF two parallel
sheets of iron, near half an inch i'll thickness
less than foot apart, and SO fashioned and
connected as TO lorm, n water tank. On
either side Of this are bilge kelsons, formed
in the same manner, also connecting with
the deck. 1t is expected that these unusu-
al supports will give such an amJInl Of
strength and soidity to the steamer as to
make her excel all other vessels Of similar
dimensions.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-01-25

EY-A wAy was. prie day Sparkling OF his
acquaintsnres who had gone vest, where
new comers we're uspsllY attacked The first
season, with the ague. -" Neither of these
men. said he. ''will .be afflicted" . n. ~.
"Why not?' inquired bystander.
Because was the reply, .sone 81 them
is too lazy to shake: and the other won'k
shake pnless he gets pay for Is,
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-01-25

from the Leesburg, Va. Washi0gtoninn.

LINES suggested. BY a visitto 81. James Church.
Leesburg Va. which was decorated for divine ser
vice, sthe custom s isEpcopailans, on the anni-
yersary of the birth Of Christ, prominent motto
iTas-'sWe are saved bygraee through faith"
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-01-25

EE,A sick man, psirsly eonvalescing re
Gently. remarks the Grsenup Record. inns
sagined hinsetito brengaged incongcrsatioa
with = pious friend eoagrataating him upyn
his recovery, aad asking him who Biz pllgsl-
clan was. Ys
y Herrplied pr-brought rne throagh.,
8 a"No, no. said his TREND "6fod brous.lit
you oiitofyair ilnsss, pat the DEBTORS"
\ "Well. isg,lis,d W. t,mAy bel lseAid /. bpt
I'm certain .hatthr ioesDf Wa E'sAYse ne
FOR its' 9N M
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-01-25
Railways in the United States.

When the recent origin OF railroads is
considered, IL is really astonishing to note
the progress they have made-the number
finished, a"d in process of construction
The thousands supported by them, the mill!
ions Of dollars expended on them, and the
countless numbers who avail themselves OF
the faculties they offer for travel.
"From the advance sheet of the american
R0iiacuy Guide for january, 1854, We learn
that Maine has in whole or i'll part 10 rail
roads with an aggregate length OF 3404
miles; New Hampshire 2l roads, with an
aggregate length Of $3.50 miles; Vermont
railroads IL, aggregate Iength 5084 miles;
Massachusetts roads A, aggregate length
l,l974 miles; Rhode Island roads 9, aggre-
gate length 68 miles; Connecticut roads IS
aggregate length SAT miles. Aggregate
length ofraiIroads in New England 3, ,2974
Number of square miles in New England
92, ,I06. New York roads A, aggregate
length 9,473 miles; New Jersey roads ~,
aggregate length 327 miles; PENNSYLVANIA
roads 50, aggregate length 1876 miles,
Maryland roads 7, aggregate length 325
miles, Ohio roads 80; aggregate length ~
II miles; Indiana 10 roads, aggregate
length 1908 miles; Michigan roads 9. ag-
gresate length G3l miles; Illinois roads "a,
aggr gate length $50 miles; Wisconsin
road, 80 miles in length; Missouri rad
81 miles long, Kentucky roads 4, aggregate
length 1919 miles; Tennessee roads 2, ag,e-
gate length 22l miles; Virginia roads 81,
aggregate length l,0774 miles; Moth Car
DINA roads 0, aggregate length 586 miles
South Carolina roads 10, aggregate length
ga miles; Georgia roads Is, aggregate
lenih 89l miles; Alabama roads 6, aggregate
length 957 miles; Mississippi roads 5, aggre-
gate l,ngth 294 miles; Louisaaa roads 6,
aggregate length 4l2 miles. In the United
States there are l7,77G miles Of railroad in
operation. The number Of miles complet-
cd January !, 1858, was 1896; January
/, 1852, 1O,843.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-01-25

managed TO get some sail upon the ship, but
the gale was so violent, that the canvass
was Immediately torn into shreds, and the
steamer still lay at the mercy of the waves,
which tossed her about like rolling LOG at
every surge.
She remained in this condition for two
days VIXEN she was spoken by the brig Ma,
po con: but the San Francisco soon drilted
AWAY, and lost sight of her.
After parting with the Napoleon, the stea.
mer fell in with the barque Kilby, which
took off about one hundred and fifty passeu.
gers, and then continued On her voyage.
Subsequently, another ship came in sight.
and nesred the steamer, when she succeed
ed in taking awaya number Of the persons
remaining ON board. amongst whom was
the wife Of Major Wyse The major did
not know then. nor does he now know, the
name of the vessel, nor whittier she was
bound; but he,,conso'es himself with the fond
anticipation that his wife is safe, and that he
will again see her.
Immediately after the Three Bells had re-
ceived the remaining portion of the passea.
gers and crew on board, Captain Watkins
the lsst person, left his ship, and gave or
ders that she should be scutlled. This was
soon done, and the waves soon closed over
the i'll fated San Francisco.
Major Wlse went last evening to the res
idence of General Scott, in Twelfth street,
but as the general was unfortunately absent
from home on a visit to Baltimore, Major,
W. left left Immediately, and it is supposed
proceeded to Washington in order to report
the loss of the military to !he War depart,
ment.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-01-25
Statement by one Of the Crew.

~ S0I%OSAAGAI ny O41C VI GAS OIG".
We lett New York with prospects of a
delightful and pleasant voyage. For two
days nature seemed to favor US, and there
was no sigl in the aky or on sea, by which
we could g1eSs the fearful and dismal fate
which awaited us.
On the evening of the second daJ (De-
comber 22, the first breath of the coming
gale was Ielt. Al about nine O'Clock the
wind came out very suddenly from the aorsn :
west, and the surface of the ocean began to
to grow white with foam. A little after
midnight the ve"Sel became unmanageable,
and lay in the trough OF the sea, each wave
sweeping over her and carrying away planks
barrels, boxes DC. The passengers now
deemed their situation perous, and some
confusion reigned among them. The word
wvs given to tighten the ship, and al! pas
sengers and crew engaged with will in
clearing deck and working the pumps, for
now the report was also made that The skip
was leaking badly, The soldiers were or
ganized into baling gangs, and every nerve
was stretched to keep lhe hull free IRON wa,
ter. In this way the steamer lay, rolling
and pitching, and shipping heavy pillows,
from midnight, on the Gath, till seven O.
clock next morning; and nov every yawn-
ing sea threatened all with watery grave.
At this hour The forenast fell with tremen-
dQus crash, and in about two hours after
wards d heavy sea swept the decks, carry
ins away moIe than on hundred souls
atateroonS were arranged around the quar-
ter deck, OF on the main deck, which were
occupied by the officers aud soldiers Some
OF these occupants were in their staterooms,
and others were on. deck, when this sea was
taken amdships, and all were carried over
board, including Colonel Washington, a.
sleep in his staterqom, Major Taylor and
and wife, Captain Field. Lieutenant Smith,
and the others. The SHY was black with
clouds; the rain poured IN torrents; and in
all directions the vision was limited by roar,
ing billows, white with frolh and FOAM
The wind blew perfect hurricane, and
each sea swept the weasel fore and aft
The engine, was brokep, the foremast was
gone, planks were torn from the hull, water
was making in the hold, and from oil sides
came the piercing cries of the drowning SOL
dleEs. The staterooms swept away were i'm
nediately dashed to pieces, ard their in.
mates thrown upon the biIlows. No at
tempt was made to rescue any, for all
efforts to this end were useless. Some of
the drowning men grapped at splnters
and boards for assistance; others SWAN un
til smothered or tired out, and many, with
out m effort, sunk beneath the sea. Du-
ring the afternoon Of this horrible day, a
sail hove IN sight; and though great ex-
panse of raging water rolled between, al
most defsing union of the two, yet every
one was alive with hope and tho prospect
of deliverance. This hope, however, was
short lived, as, this vessel was the Napoleon.
which was lost sight ofne morning (25lh, J
All the horrors Of death again gathered a
round in the darkning heavens, the pelting
rain, the raging sea, and the sinking YES.
sci.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-01-25

Eg-rhe yoang woman that was lost in
thought, after wandering in her own mind,
found herSelf at last in her lovers arms.
Plymouth banner., 1854-06-08
GRATEFUL YoUNG AMERICA. "A d,

GRATEFUL YOUNG AMERicA.--A day
or two since, eR adventurous boy, number
ing some ten summers. undertook TO scull
a skiff across the Ohio, from Cincinnati
to Csnvirg r. When lille over half
his voyage had boen accomplished Ger.
man gentleman standing on The Kentucky
side saw the frall bark capsize and the boy
struggling in the angry Tide. In mo.
ment he dives'ed himself Of his coat and
boots. and plunged into the stream to the
youth assistance. He reached him just
as he was sinking for the last time. and
caught the youngs.er by the head, Oh
which the latter seized him by the arm,
and for moment both we're in danger Of
being lost. Happily, the gentleman pos
sessed greatpresence Of mind, and gave
the boy q sudden kick the effect of which
caused him to release his hold. and enabled
his preserver 10 bring him safely to shore.
Again on dry land, Young America shook
hImeelf like a true water dog. and turn
ing to his prese,ver. said in emphatic tones.
"What the d did you kick mo for,
you ID old Dulchman2' Cir. Com.
Plymouth banner., 1854-06-08

ened into swelling notes Of thunder, i,
rolled and revierating against the erched
roof of the house. then. gently dying
away. left large portion of the congrcga
iion in tears. for music had completely
enchanted. Soon the anthem followed
and rich powerful voice rang out the
glorious notes of praise. Gould the
voice be mortol?"
IT'S Carrie Seaton's voice." said Her
bert Clair. md his powerful frame shook
as he though. of his loss. for hs loved
her deeply and truly.
And he was right; at the earnest soli-
citation OF the pastor. visiiant Of the
family and friend OF her fathers. Carrie
had consented TO perform the part she had
so admirably sustained.
Once again Herbert threw himself at
the feet Of Carrie. proclaimed his love
and laid low the title Of Invincible.
Proudly stretched the form of the high
brunette as she answered; "Once reject
ed. now accepted. Dost thou indeed sc-
knowledge my powers?"
'.Yes. fair one, and thou shalt have
proof of it,"
One popularity marked the gorgeous,
wedding Of the wealthy Clair. The GER
emony finished; ere the congratulations
could be received. he CALAMITY placed on
the fair brides head wreath of golden
laurel leaves studded with diamonds say
ing: Receive the proof that resign all
CLAIMS To the Tnyiucible /"
Plymouth banner., 1854-06-08
| WHOLE NO. lis.
DO;ngS in Congress.

WAsHrNGTOH, May 29.-HoUsE.-M
Faulkner asked leave 10 offer resolution
that the Committee on the Judiciary be
instructed 10 inquire ia.o the facta c -
nected with The recent death Of Ja". :
Bachelor, Deputy Marshal, alleged 10
have been murdered in Boston, last Z.
day night. ;when engaged in enforcing
the law against violent and reasonable
mob, and directing the committee TO re-
por; bill making proper provision Tor
the relief OF his widow and children.
SENATE.--Mr Gwinn offered a resolu.
iion providing for the final adjournment cc
Congress On Monday. the 3d Of July
Laid over.
The Indian appropriation bill vas taken
up. Several small amendments were
ads pied, and the bill then payssd.
The Deficiency biz vas received from
the House. and wos ;iken I'd.
Mr Hunter moved .ha: The SCI ate insis;
on lis amendments which .ao /. .s..-e lad
rejected land af!er Some debate the rloi.on
was agreed to. and committee nf cenler.
ence ked.
On motion OF bfr. Gwinn The Seaa;c
took up The bill authorizing the coinage
OF ten and five eagle gold pieces.
Plymouth banner., 1854-06-08
Later from IeXicO--iOHtIleF Phase OF tie affair
OF Acapulco.

New ORLEANS, Friday. May 26.-By
The steamer Orizaba. from Vera Cruz.
we have advices from The City cs A.cAico
10 tie 18th inst.
San;a Anna made a triumphant snl~y
into the city or the lG:h inst, upo. wh;rh
occasion general rejoicing WIS ordered.
which continued three day Oh account ot
The victory over Alvertz
After the abandonment; ofihe sslgs Of
Acapulco. an account from Genera, 3are,
says that Santa Anna's troops s.ai...o5
Mount Pcregrana on one side, ard Grove
the rebel forces down the otter side.
All the accounts are from tie Govern
meni generals, however, and it is Difficult,
10 obtain the truth in regard to the mat.
ter.
The news ofihe passage oftho Gadsden
Treaty had reached Vera Cruz.
Plymouth banner., 1854-06-08
PART LII.

Twas an hour after the concert and
Carrie Seaton sat alone. communing with
her own thoughts. One moment her
slight frame would culver with suppress.
ed agony. and the next long pent up
sighs would escape. Then dropped from
her lips TIE words;-"Oh why did | re-.
ceive him SO proudly? Pride! pride!"
Then rising suddealy. she gozed at the
laurel wreath. and the sigh, seems 10 give
her new energy. for with heightened coll
or and deep voice she said:-"Ay! Her.
Der, Clair. thou wilt not be inuincibIe;
for although love thee. ant only thee,
thou shalt crouch 1T my feet. and feel the
power of woman"
The following evening. and Carrie
moved in the gay and brilliant ,hrons.
Again she was clad in white. bu, instead
Of the laurel wreath. white camelia. her
only ornament, was woven in her rich
b.aids. Gems Of knowledge fell from
her lips. and many learned ones marked
her powerful intellect.
Soon music was introduced. Many
pieces were brilliantly executed by those
VINO nd0 Deen tfuiucu itOhh tucit Cii'u
hood: still Carrie felt she could surpass
them all, for with her. music was an alb
sor 5ing passion. and for some time sht
had devoted her whole strength to it.
In remote portion Of the rooms she
marked Herbert Clair. as listeeing, h'
stood with folded arms. completely
charmed.
|
She was soon interrupted BY hei enter
,ainer W no approached her with trooI
OF merry ones excla;ming:-'here yol
are wild bird, we have caught you at last
and we now bear you away captive Il
sing for u.s." and they escorted her to tn
piano: when seated they cried: "Sing
sing. pretty bird"
"Now," thought she. "he shall feel m
power" and with a mischievous smile
she commenced; but this soon passs
Plymouth banner., 1854-06-08
In Pamphlet Form.

The New York Tribune gives notice
that its series of articles, lately published
essaying to prove the North would gain
pecunisfily by the dissolution of the Un-
ion, will be issued in pamphlet form, and
offered for sale at ten cents per copy.
III very large edition shall be printed
we fancy that the speculation will turn
out losing one. The occupations Of tie
agita,ors and disunionis,s is gone. They
may hang their harp upon the willow
The Nebraska bill has PASSED. The slav.
cry question IS sETTLEn. Agitation is
DEAD. The great doctrine Of popular
sovereignty HAs TRIuMPHED.
Dct. Free Press.
Plymouth banner., 1854-06-08
Reycrie OF The Church Sexton,

Splendid day! Well have quite q
turn out. There, nothing like sunshine
to draw an audience. It's better than all
The popular preachers that ever were born.
Oh, ;Fere's my memorandum book; I'd
like 10 have forgotten il, and if them d.
rcc;ons hadn't been tended 10. most like
ly | should have lost my place. Let's
see. Takes out memorandum and
rcads:l
BY order Of Judge R., tho woman who
sqIints and eats cardiman seeds is no; 10
he pu! in the sea. in front Of him.
BY order of Squire b.. the young man
who ogles his daughter and wears plaid
pants TO be put somewhere on the other
side OF the church.
| BY order oft wealthy Miss Prudence
Prim; The young man whose clothes smell
OF cigars and brandy, shall not 81, behind
her.
| The request Of Mr. A., mechanic, that
strangers be not shown 10 his pew-to be
attended TO if convenient.
Quite a chapter, anyhow. But people
are beginning 10 s;.eak in. There's two
young women waiting. Common sor, of
folks, guess. GeniiIlty don, como quite
us early rs this. Have scat marm.-
she says, with q bow, IF you please sir
No Tia,,e., polrenEs is cheap article;
i. don't cos, nothing. So here goes the
two women into one Of the back wall pewS
| Here's two more birds OF The same feath-
or, wooden shawls, straw bonnets and
cotton gloves; wall pew. second from the
door. good enough in all conscience.
'Ah! here's bride. Satin. velvet, and
white kids; fine broadcloth and white vest.
Shall | have the pleasure Of showing
yourself and lady some good seats. They
mus, have first rate seats for they nre ev-
identity somebody. What q difference
there is in folks:
Now there's dressmaker nrd school
mis,ress--nobodies- seats good Q.
nough. Two young lawyers-somobod-
les; must find pew iE the aisle. A
rich widow--somebody- middle aisle
A broken down minister, coat rather
seedy. cravat rniher coarse-nobody-sid
aisle. Six fashionable boarding school
girls--somebo bodes--middie aisle. il posi-
Die. Koughed cheeks, Dut spencer
silk clonk--somebody-mddle nsle. An
apprentice boy. de ecen. looking but no.
boiy-side aisle.
Who'll say oin'tn Judge Of human
nature? Don',I know who a man is the
minute see him.
Now there's one Of your seedy coated
old fellows coming. Don't | set him down
rs nobody. md won't he be glad to ge:
any kind Of Il seat! I'll show folks that
understand my business. Have seat.
sir?
'Confound my i'll luck! Just rs I was
sitting him into one Of the poorest seats
in the house. along comes Judge r.. who
spying him, come up, and says he, 'Ah!
how dye do, Governor B? Take q seat
with me, sir; my wife viii rejoice to NEE,
you.' Shaking hands with seedy coat, he
looked dnggsrs n, me, and bet n fourpence
I've lost my place. Who'd have thought
the old fellow wns an ex Governor? Bu,
that comes of looking rs meek as school
master, and dressing like a wood sawyer!
Why won't folks. as ought to. hold up
their heads and be somebody
Boston Flag.