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The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-10-10
CADIz, OHIO, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1855

under escort, some ten or fifteen miles into
the country. The chief was an old man.
and sat smoking his pipe with stoical indii'
ference. He informed the medicine man
he was suffering under spell; and having
heard much afhis fame, which had gone a,
broad through the Indian country he had
sent for him TO remove the spell, The doc
tor replied, that he thought that he could
cure him, but one great difficulty lay in the
way which must first be removed. For as
lono as those chains wsre on his legs and
he wa. prisoner, the medicines could n0'
take any effect. With the reasOnSbieneSs
and good sense of this, Wild Cat appeared
perfectly satisfied, and formed a high oPIn'
ion of the ability Of the great 'Medlcln'
| man I" '
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-10-10

Ey'Seen the Crystal Palace, Tommy
asked little urchan Of g nswsboy.
oh yes: I've been up several different
times replied another newsboy as they
both stood im Nassou street, waiting for the
extras to come out. M
sWeM know man thnt would give $500
to see that place.
You do Jim?'
Yes sir e-e.
And you know it. Jimf'
yes
Bet a quarter on it that you dou't.'
Done
And the money Was put in Billy Multi
gan's hands. a
Nov who 10 hee
why. goose he's blind mani
/ A regular ssll!--EKit second urehin with
Ia fixcd determination 70 sell the next Gus
toner. and 90 pass is Eeand; for - h
said. he wasn't going 10 Be sush > darn
!, fool as to loose BY it, Aud thus wags sl''
world.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-10-10

Too RIPE.-As many Of our readers,
doubtless are aware Of the custom Of plan
ters at the south in purchasing clothing for
their slaves by the wholesale: and are some
times swindled by few bad ones being
thrown in among the good. ...
An acquaintance Of ours tells as their on
one occasion, he had laid in box Of shoes,
and distributed the ,st Of them, among
the negroes; A few days afterwards. old
Bob. afavorite servant. found tn 1t the shoes
that had fallen to hia lot we're bursting out
So, going to bis master the following col
loquy ensued;-
'Massa, where you buy dem shoesF
why Bob, bought them in New Or
leans .4. .s.... ..Fe
.Wsll, wher, did the New Orleans peo
pie bug emf
'They bought them from the people n
North--lhsy bought them irom the Yan
kces.
/ well. where do de Yaukeee get 'em'
persisted Bob.
why they pick them Of trees. Bob.
!. 'w.well, responded the negro holdin
up his shoes, I reckon d. Yankees no pic
: desc pair soon enough msssa; guess he va
till--till dey was a little too ripe.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-10-10
Terrible clap. wasn't is?'

GYAt fashion tbe drug store on Ches
nut street, gentleman recently purchased
some cigars, and was beginning for to
smoke one Of them, when his eyes caught
the following Notwithstanding not allo~'
ed in the store 'Well' be exclaimed ad-
dressing the druggist that is pretty joke
,ou sell fellow cigars, and then wont let
him smoke them Yes replied the drug
ylst. i sell emetics too, but don't inteni 70
have them taken in the storel
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-10-10

GT The (Maine) Argus tells Us tho ioi.
lowing good story: "a gentleman 40: long
ago, while passing through town u tAi'
State, saw small gathering Of the people
in meeting house, and inquired Of store
keeper near by who was dead, remaFS'n2
at the same time that he guessed 1t waa
poorp erson. as there appeared 10 be o1s
few mourners. The storekeeper laughing
ly repied--"You s"ers never more m's a.
ken in your life. 10 this town the poof
man has as many mourners as The Fieh,--
The gathering you see is 10 funeral, but
fusion meeting"
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-10-10

ET'S 'Simkinson says that his wife "dop
4 terauy wear the breeehes--bat she does
fguratively." The six dollars that SIM
binson has laid asids for q new pair Of pants
Mrs. g.. invested 10 ai"duck Of . bonnet"
Well, twas all in the family.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-10-10
Getting an Invitation.

1t having been observed that ceTlaia
rich man never invited any one to dine with
lay a wager" said sag. "lh
get an invitation from him"
The wager being accepted, he went nexi
day to the rich mans house. about the iime
hs was to dine, aud told the servant hs
must speak TO his master immediately. Tor
he could save him a thousand pounds
Sir, there is man at the door who says
he can save yoE thousand pounds. said
the servant to his master.
Out came the master.
what is that sirf dan you save me
thousand pounds?'
Yes sir. can.
'Won't you walk in?'
'Thank you no, sir l see you are at
dinner; will go to mine and cali again
oh. pray sir. come in and take d nner
wi'h me-
i shall be troublesome
Not at all
The invitation was accepted.
As soon as dinner was over, and the fam
Ily retired, the converse ion Was resumed.
well sir said the old man. nov 10
. your business. Pray let mo know hoS it
is that you can save me Of Thousand
pounds.
why, sir, have just heard thas you
bu,e q daurhter 10 dispose OF ID marriage
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-10-10

RyA good old Quaker lady. alter lis
teuing 70 tho extraysgsnt yarns OF store
keeper as long as she co Id. SAID: 'frlena
what pity, tha. it is sin to lie as It SCENE
necessary in thy business.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-10-10

RFThe finest idea Of 8 thun ier .toFm
extant is VIII ,n Wisgins came homs tight.
Now Wlggins is ,eachcr, and bad been %
a temperance meeting sad drank too much
lemonade or something, He came lato the
room among his Eife and daughters. and
lust then he tumbied over the cradls and
| fell whop on the floor. After awhile he rose
and said:
Wife ara you hu'tH'
NO
Girls are you hurtr
No.
/ Terrible clap, wasn't it?'
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-10-10

ETAn exchange tells story Of chap
on railroad, who experimenting coliis'
ion OF the cars, put his life preservcr on'
blew it up. and leaning bis back against 'h"
side Of the car. resigned himself u his fate.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-10-10

nrA barrister Observed to learned
brolher in coult, that the wearing Of ~hls-
kers was unprofessional.
.Rixht!' responded bis friend. man cam
not be too BARE FAoEDV
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-10-10

Charles said young lady to her loyer
.thereis nothing intersatin1 in the paper y,
day. is theref'
No love. but hope there will one day..
~hen we shall both be Interested. Ihe ~.
dy bushsd assent.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-10-10

.eEs.pid you know" said . cunning
Yankee 10 Jew. .sshas shsy haAg Iss
rud Jaekassss .oge,hes ID Porlah'Ig's ssla
dssdi then ais vel shat Yea anil Lase II
I,hsrs," /" rearnsd the Jew
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-10-10

RTif you observe gentleman with his
arm around lady, is morally certain ttlss
they are not married.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-10-10

GyMr. Jones. don't you think that mars
rage Is means Of gracef Certainty any
thing ia means Of grace that breaks up.
pride nd leads to repentance, Scene cloT;
sss Wit broom handle.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-10-10

ETIn glancing over a paper our eyes
met with the the following quotation IN two
places. Nero 6ddled when R,me vsa
burning
Now. suppose he did Nero tnsw vefy
we'll that hs could'a put il oat. and he jass
thought he would let her rip.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-10-10

P. stayed to hear no more; he rushed out
and the last we saw Of him he was inquir.
ring for tall pedlar with dust.cOlOred hair
and striped breeches. Book psdlars will
do well to svoid Mr.. P. in their perigrin'
tons, az he has vowed TO immediate the first
one that pumbrates his door.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-10-10

LATE TINGLE &; MARSH,l noon.
WHOLESALE and Retail Dealer IN boois 10
w and SHOES is constantly recelVe ,tom s,u,es .ne
- NJ a. Monroe street, Paxton's old stand, next
door to Greer, ott g. Co., Wheeling, Va.
November Is, 1854 4-lypd,
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-10-10

GEAn exchange says that the young
lady who "thought that she, would have
led" % many times Is now enjoying ex-
cellent health. ygaa
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-10-10

.e.s. n snSTr ...s........ ..AMoS LEM~sN
SCOTT n l. EMM ON
ATsr1RNEY AND COUNSELL0RS AT Law
vTTlI.L practice In Harrison y adjoining conhslss
w Particular attention given 70 the ssiHehlsa hl,
of estates, sales Of land by Executors and Aapn
istratoEs, and on partition, examnalon9 y - nan,
Deeds, Mortgages and all other wflttsh nlsuu
yasnts reatly and correctly prepared, vi.
1~rOfiice opposite the Court House, wneIe .!.J
ths finn viii be at all timea prepared y aItene W
pay bislies srequired. l--------l4- syR Z -
4 : voIIowAv. ..........e.s..t.A A. LIrfINcoTr.
G. T. HOLLOWAY 4 G. co.
fsuccessors 10 Frazier 81 Drennen.l
wHOLESALE GR0CERSs FORWARDING
AID coNMssioE NERcHANrs,
bteM MlSeMgtlie, D.
sssas,ayllls. So. s. isssipl as-
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-18
Adiutant Generals Report.

We have received the ANNUAL Report Of
Adiutant General TRACY. 1t is an able doc
sment, and exhibits perfect acquaintance with
the duties of the Office and the wants of the
State. 1t is high time for Maine to awake tc
the importance of a perfect and well sustained
militia system. The Adjutant General says
Not less than twenty-seven companies have
during the past year, been petitioned for, from
various sections of the State. Of this number,
fifteen applied in season to be admitted to or
ganization. Of these latter, also, thirteen
have, under orders to that effect, chosen Of
ficers, and becomes to all intents and purposes,
portion of eur volunteer militia. Then
numbers, and arm Of service, as raised within
towns or cities Of the several (geographical)
divisions, are as follows, no companies ap.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-18
Delta Kappa Epsilon,

The exercises of this fraternity were opened
on Wednesday evening Sd inst, Gen. Dodge
of Iowa, presiding. Mr.. Billings was intro.
duced to the audience, and proceeded TO an
nounce his subject =. The Oratory and States
nlarlship Of Calhoun, Clay, and Webster. >
For young man, il was bold one, and es-
pecialy in Washington-ihe scene of these
great ones glory but, long ere the orator had
finished, we felt grateful to him for having cho-
sen it.
After Mr. Billings Mad concluded, Gen.
Dodge introduced Mr.. Congdon-the poet of
the occasion-and for thirty minutes he held
his audience, sometimes almost CONFUSING
with merriment at the happy hits which he
made. II was the first time that we had heard
Mr.. Congdon, nor had we been able to form
any idea of his poetic talent, having never read
any of his productions, but we were most ia
vorably Impressed upon this occasion. As a
satirist aad humorist he ranks among the ablesi
of American writers. Never have we seen
company give to any one closer attention than
Messrs Billings and CoDgdon received and
this fact is the best evidence of the merits Of
their performances.
After the conclusion Of the exercises a; Car
usi's, the fraternity repaired to Wizards SUI
perb dining hall, where was prepared sump-
tuous collation., decorated in the handsomest
style. Here, also, General Dodge presided
and the regular toasis were begun with the
President of the United States, which was re-
sponded TO in an able and appropriate manner
by General Dodge after which The splendid
band in attendance, played Hail to the Chief
Next was proposed The Senate and Judge
Douglas was loudly called on to reply, and
treated to an excellent speech. Then came
The House OF Representatives, TO which Mr..
keitt, of South Carolina, replied in one of the
happy talks for which he is so well known
Then was given The Judiciary ! and this,
too, gained happy reply from Mr.. Rockwell.
After which, Mr.. Bocock was called up on
Our Army and Navy 10 which he respon-
ded in a speech as full Of eloquence as his &C.
ton in behalf of the navy has been full Of en-
ergy and enthusiasm. Mr.. Keitt proposed the
d. K. E. Fraternity which was most hap
PLY replied to by Mr.. Billings, in behalf of the
Fraternity. Orr Literature brought out ].
M. Elliot, of Massachusetts who did ample
Justice TO his splendid theme. Then, too, the
poet came with his wit and laughter TO enliven
the assemblage The next regular toasss were
given to the different chapters of the frateEnity,
and were each replied to by the respective del
egates ia enthusiastic and highly creditable re-
marks. These being through, a volunteer
toast brought up Professor Dimitry, who was
eloquent, classical, AND apt to a degree that
delighted all Of his hearers. Upon the whole,
it was enc Of the happiest festivals that have
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-18
The Argus saws =

The message falls much below mediocrity,
in dignity, vigor, accuracy of expression, ele-
gance of arrangement, and other characters
tics of style, essential in state paper. These
requisites, it is true, are very properly regard
ed as of but secondary importance; and yet
they are by no means to be disregarded and
overlooked, in a document emanatlng from the
Chief Magistrate of State, and intended for a
people whom we believe to be as intelligent,
and highly cultivated as those of any state or
nation upon the earth.
1t is therefore with regret and modification,
that we perceive such defects in the style Of
the message; which, however much we might
be disposed to demur to its views, we should
nevertheless, as a citizen of Maine. be pleased
and proud to be able to praise as a vigorous,
logical, we'll written production.
Truth and candour, however. compel us TO
Withhold any such praise from paper lamenta-
bly, deficient in these qualities, and exhibiting
on the contrary, inaccuracies of expression
and inelegaucies, which would not be suffered
to pass in the composition of school boy,
without correction. r.......4t
In the substance of the message, still more
vital and inexcusable defects will be found to
exist The annual message of the governor
is expected to give the people clear, concise
statement Of the financial condition the state,
the amount of its liabilities, its resources to
meet them, the operation and condition of the
various institutions and departments. belonging
to, and under the supervision of this state, to-
gether with a dignifed, intelligable and
pointed statement of state policy.
Of the financial condition, of the liabilities,
resources or revenues of the state, not one
word is said in the message. The whole OF
this important subject is omitted and all we
get is a general reference to documents, which
the great mass of the people never see, much
less read and digest. 7' i@
w* **
The only clear unequivocal recommendation
contained in the whole document, unless that
| in relation to an experimental farm be an ex-
ception) is that advising the penalty of impris-
onment. for the first offence, under the Maine
Law. This recommendation is not coupled
with any reasoning, calculated TO obviate OBJ
jectons to the principle, or expedieAcy of the
measure !; but sets forth what must be done
with despotic brevity, clearness and sweep
of statement. t.t. 1880.
This document is quite as remarkable fol-
its omissions as for the improper character o.
| the matter il contains. II is in fact mere
political manifesto, from Mr.. Morrill, to hi.
followers, of every shade and stripe, well
enough perhaps, though not able, for caucus
speech, but entirely out of place and degrading
IN what shanM be dignified state paper.
On the whtle, the message is creditable
neither to the head, the heart, nor the good
taste of the writer. 1t is far below what we
had right to expect Of him and decidedly
the weakest state paper that has ever emanst
ed from . Chief Msgistrsts Of Name ssy
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-18
Lecture ofC. M. Claw.

The lecture before our Lyceum last week,
was delivered by Cassius NJ. Clay of Ken
lucky, on the subject of slavery. The curl
osity of our people was evidently raised 10 a
high point 10 see the man-an anti-slavery
man from the South, man who has proved
himself equally well adapted 10 the stump, to
the street-broil, to the editorial chair of an in
fammatory journal, and TO head a COM
pany of volunteers on the tented field. Such
man could not fail to draw crowd. Mr..
Clay is passably pleasant speaker, very diff
fuse and unmethodical in his manner, quite
energetic in action, and withal good-looking
man, who evidently enjoys joke whether
given or received. He advanced but few new
ideas, confined himself to the political influ-
snces of slavery, said nothing about negro
whipping and other painful appendages of the
"institution,' was content TO show up the
shareholders as an oligarchy, and to descant
loudly upon the encroachment of the slave
power. He said that government had
Il gone into foreign war and dsmembered a
a. sister repabiic, all to spread the slave insti-
al tuition but he did not tell his hearers that
C. M. Clay, then editor of the True Ameri-
can-an anti-slavery paper In KY, took SO
much interest in this foreign war that he dis
continued or suspended his paper. enlisted In
n the war, got up company of volunteers, and
3 actually went to Mexico at the head of his
q command and joined in the fight. Of this he
10 said nothng-oi course. Neither did he re-
Hind his audience of the treatment this. c. Nj
Q Clay received for his detection, at the hands
y of his Northern friends,-how he was repre-
scented as a ''deg returned to his vomit,' OIL
of the noble defence of his conduct which he
4 made on his resarn from the field Of strife
" That defence was more honorable to Mr.: Ola,
a than his rhapsodes about the dismembermen
Ia of a sister republic. is frm ;--1-
ce,s~ Upon the whole, we find no fault with tn
lecture 1t was as good as any enc had
right to expect. Mr.. Clay rasnOt, however
as he was made to say, left to the choice of
subiect-he was invited TO lecture upon anti
slavery and upon nothing else. We doub
the propriety of converting our lecture room
into an anti-slavery temple z bat if the man
ayers see fit to do SO, and 70 pay soma fft,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-18
CO N G r E SIS.

TUESDAY, JAN. 8.
Sendtc.-Mr. Shields Of Illinois presented
petition from the soldiers the war of 1912,
which was laid on the table.
Mr.. Douglas Of Illinois presented bill in
favor OF constructing the Pacific Railroad and
collateral Magnetic Telegraph. Read and re-
ferred.
HouSe.-A resolution to terminate the de-
bate on the Pacific Railroad Bill on the 18th,
was passed. t.e+ r.a. a-aa
Mr. Latham Of California spoke in favor Of
line of steamers betwee6 S.n Francisco and
Shanghae, touching at the Sandwich Islands,
and portrayed in glowing colors the benefits
which would arise to this and other countries
from such an enterprise. He incidentalv
spoke of the necessity of railroad TO the Pa
ci6c, and pressed the passage Of the steamer
bill on The ground of humanity, civilization,
and that it would largely contribute to the pro-
gress, power and grandeur of The American
people.
THURSDAY, JAN. III.
Senate The bill to extend the provisions Of
the bounty land bill was taken up. A discus
sion arose as 10 whether the compensation
should be made by the bill to those who were
n he service Of the States, but not Of the gen.
eral government. t 'a4
TO executive session, and at the close of it ad-
journed ...-...
Housc.-The Pacific railroad bill being be-
fore the committee of the whole, Mr. Chandler
replied to that portion Of Mr.. Banks know
nothing speech relative to the Pope's claim TO
interfere in the political affairs Of other coun-
tries. He denied that the Pope claimed or ex.
ercised such interference.
T.~r
Senate.--Mk Toucey of Connecticut announ-
ced the death Of Senator Norris Of New Hamp-
shire, and pronounced an appropriate eulogy.
The customary resolutions were passed. and
the house adjourned. "
Hoase.-A message was received from the
Senate, announcing the death of Senator Nor
ris. s s ,af
Messrs. Morrison, Bayley and Chandler. Of
Pennsylvania were appointed committee to
act with that Of the Senate, to accompany the
remains TO New Hampshire. oaa M aa
| The customary resolutions ware adopted,
ane the House adjourned, s UT
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-18
~ Considerable excitement has been Gre

R Considerable excitement has been Gre
ated in Pittsfeld, N. H., by the recent discov-
cry Of silver mines in the vicinity. One oil
tho diggings is half mile from the mill and
is visited daily by crowds. A number of rich
specimens have been produced, and Mr.. Blake,
the .swper, intends soon to commence opera
tons with large gang Of hands, $500.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-18

ever been held in our city Washington
Union
The Theta Chapter of Bowdoin College we
learn was represented BY Messrs. Kingman F..
Page Of the Class or '55, James L.. Hatch
Class of "a, and Peleg Tallnan Of the present
Senior Class. ~
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-18

- 1t is needless to inform our readers of
the hard times, or of our need of the amount
due on subscriptions, advertising, &c. The
former then know well enough, and the latter
we know as well. Suffice it to say, zoe don't
refuse current funds, and our creditors seem
glad to get them.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-18

t" No DEMocRATIc PARTY IN MAINE. -
According to the count of the fusion lepisla-
ture ALBION K PARIS received TWENTY
EIGHT THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED
SIXTY-TWO votes for Governor Maine
has Democracy enough for seed, at any rate.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-18

81 Our Congregational friends in this Vi
entity will be sorry to learn that Rev. Elijah
Kellogg, who for some years past has been
the beloved pastor Of the Congregational So
ciety in Harpswella has left that charge. The
Brunswick Telegraph learns that he is preach
ing in Boston.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-18

OFFICE SEEKING Augusta Age of
Saturday says Sc There is at least, the
usual amount Of office seeking here at the
Capitol, as the friends of the new order of
things have reason 10 know" That paper
remarks =
I'VE think it will turn out that the new fu-
sion party is composed of very much such ma
terial as other parties-oniy little more So
of men of all sorts, good, bad, and indifferent
If the two great political parties had become
corrupt-as these political come-outers allege,
what evidence have we that they did not con-
tribute their share TO make them so land
may we not hope that these old parties have
become purer, as their numbers have been re-
duced by Gesertions!
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-18

LYcEuM LEcTuREs.-The sixth lecture
before the Lyceum, will be delivered by
Rev. Mr.. Peabody of Portsmouth, N.
H. The seventh by Rev. Mr.. Caldwell
of Bangor. The eighth by Rev. Samuel Os-
good of New York
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-18

81 Greeley, Of the New York Tribune,
says of the know-nothings in the New York
legislature =" The 'know-nothing' run is
evidently about over at Albany, and we en-
treat those who mean to act hereafter with the
party which triumphed in the election of My
ron H. Clark, to renounce the proscriptive
humbug utterly, openly and at once, say to
the know-nothing drill-sergents, Get thee be-
hind me satan ? and proceed to the discharge
of their legislative duties unshackled, and in
tent only on the faithful discharge of their du-
ty to the whole people,"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-18

dollars for lecture of this kind, they can do
so of course--we doubt the propriety of the
whole thing.