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The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24
noinra at our School House.

ed our schoolmaster. Well the yagabones
rose. "Now answer every question cor
rectly, or I'll break every bone in your bod
les" was the next prouuncianaento OF the
old autocrat OF our red school house. Sapi-
ent old ~pedagogue! thy years were many
and full of knowledge. looking back,
through a long vista Of birch rods, | can see
his restless gray eyes dancing inquiek CLAN
ces from pupil to pupil, in search OF Che
''graceIess scamp" who threw tAe last spit.
ball with such wonderful precision as to
barely escape his nose, and stick fast en- lie
wall. And now Ireccolleci, he had a most
parp'exing squiat-asqunt accommodating
Tor if he appeared to be looking dlreeiir a.,
one, hat one might go it, aud no longer
fear ofboing detected; for his optical locus
was otherwise directed-but, if lis eyes
we're fastened in one direction, one could no.
tell where, then be wary, it might be on you.
Glorious old master ii your eyes squinted,
your heart was as true as a needle to the
po,e-you thrashed all alike; and all alike;
and all alike shared your wonderful store Of
knowledge. This was the last day of tue
quarter-for a week our individual store.
houses of lore had been progressing through
the various stages of mental ventilation and
renovation. our memories logged; dorman;
IDEAS awakened, and all our energies scour.
ed up to a high state of brightness by CO.
pious applications OF the masters brick dust
of erudiiou. We were in prime order.
"John Brown, what do you understand by
accoustics?",
"Why, a stick to drivg cows with, ]
Gpose."
"Get out, you young v~agabone! Sarah,
you are Johns youngest sister?'
"Yeth, thir."
"What is accoustic8?"
az know, thir-it ith-it it'll the art Of
making a moth. and hearing a noith."
"You are right-explain it?"
"Yeth, thir. II you sthick your finger
into your mouth, and then pull it out thud-
denly the cold rutheth into the vakkum and
produteth q thound that thrIketh on the
tympan Of the ear, width maketh tho thoand
audible, and it it'll called thence of a couth
tiki"
You are quite right, Sarah. You may
take your books and run home. willy
Chase. what is the currency of the United
States? What are its denominations"
Choppers, bogus, and BUngtown cents
pennies, fps, fourpence's penny, lereys,
ninepcnces, Spanish quarters, pistareens
and shinplastcTs."
"That will do. Jones, what is the stan.
dard weight of the United ates?"
..Scals weight, and wait a little longer"
"V,bat is n hundred wcight?"
cone hundred and twelve pounds!"
"Simon, how many kinds Of motion are
,hero?"
-Four"
EXTRAORDINARY and Involuntary"
"Sin1on saws there's four"
"Wha does Simon say they are?''
"P,iot. poipt uY, point down and wig
wag."
69yon rascal I've . mind to wigvag
YOUR Jacket! Hadn't you better describe
the motion Of nv .ti.k?"
al can sir.'
"And its cfect?"
ives sir. In stroke and down stroke
N. Nm stroke ~reroIar and EASY; he down
stroLe snasmoiicaI, eIsctrif, ire, and its ef.
cects are strjkinply Understandable"
you understand that, see. Susanuah,
what is matter?"
"Tbere is nothing the matter with me-
.ir"
~ 49,
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

GF~ The 'Sebastopoi" is the tive Of a
new cloak for the ladies. So called. we
surmise, because what is inside Of it can't
or wont be taken
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

Eg-The Iowa Capital Reporter has the
following savage paragraph: "A great mum
Der Of wolves are infesting the county O
Muscatine, cultvating acquaintance with
hogs, shsep, children, calves, &C., in an ex'
cesdingly sociable degree Of ~looseness."
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

Ey-Mr Howe, of Milwaukee has inven-
ted n rifle that will carry a ball a mile
and a half. This beats the Minie.--Boston
pnst.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

REIf you want to a%certain whether =
soil or substance contains lime, you may
pour upon q small q~a4nsity Of II vinegar Or
.ilnte nuristjc acid. Ii lime is present.
The mixture will iroth up or earrvescs.--Dr
Ii
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

COOP ADYIca.--Ihe Western Christian
Advocate, an organ Of the Methodist de-
nomination, in speaking of the Massachu-
sets Legislature, we'll says:
cone Of our exchanges states that, OF
those three hu0dred aud six'y,fye members,
sky are c~,ergymcn; but another one coa.ra-
diets the statement, and states that only five
are preachers. Whether five or Sky we
think they would do as well at home,
preaching and praying, as dccldming ia the
halls OF legislation"
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

GgVulgarians al aays value people nc
cordtnr to their success. To men worth 10.
600 Collars bow twice as low as 10 ore who
only lays claim to five thousand. II you
want IN igGoramus to respect you, "dress
10 DEATH, pua weaf watci seals about the
Size of brick ba.S.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

This is the most cggstraordinary combi-
aation Of names we ever laii eyes on. A
'.chlcken fix" viii likely be the result.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

GA miller had a couple Of sons who
were notorious for lying.
john said The Old man one day, have
you toIled that grist?'
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

FRAup.-Notes en- fThe Calhoun Coun-
ty Bank purporting to be located at Mar
shall, Michigan, have been extensively CIR
culated. They are Of various denomlna
lions, and are well got up. There Is no
bank Of that name in existence.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24
Cleveland, Medina ard Tusca-
raWas Road.

The Medina Gazette copies a paragraph
from the Wheeling Times, stating thai
s23o,o0o of stock has been secured tor TINS
Road between Massillon and Wheeling and
adds: c., :.
The Gentlemen having charge of its m
terests, are managing admirably, contract
ing no debts, but laying the basis oil a rfeu'
it, that on the return OF easier tmes WIZ Gu,
able them to complete it without s@cFi1clhs
the Interests of stockholders we lGaF"
that in addition to the sum mentioned Oy
the Times, the Company have secured
100000 in good stocks FROM the city o.
Wheeling, and 100000 from Bsimon'
county, through which the Road VIII pass
These raise the reliable subscription OF the
Road to about 500, 900. It cannot TAI.
With such means at its command
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

MAnn1ED-In ~Sheibytown, on tile 7th
inst, Mr.. snry Hccock to Miss Biddy She.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24
CONGRESSIONAL
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1,

WASHINGTON, Jan. Is.
SEyATE-Mr. Broadhead moved that the
Senate consider the joint resolution for the
relief of the Arctic expedition. He said
there are special reasons for it.
Mr.. Gwinu from the select committee of
the Pacific Railroad, proposed two substi-
tutes for the bills Of No. 173 and 542.
Mr.. Broadhead asked the consideration
of the expedition resolution, and it was ia
ken up.
MIR. Hunter objected TO the passage on
the ground that the search for Kane would
lead to the loss of more lives from the I'M
certainly OF the position Of the Arctic ex-
pedition.
Mr.. Mallory explained that Kane had
made arrangements by monuments aud sig
nails so that il lost, his track and route
could be discovered.
Mr.. Hunter aqu esced after Mallory's ex.
position, and the joint resolution passed
Mr.. Dodge of Iowa from the committee
on lands reported back the bill establishing
the land district of Florida, read and pass,
ed.
The annual ocean mail appropriation bill
which was failed last session taken up and
debated.
HoUsE.-Mr. Letcher brought before the
house a question of privilege in relation to
w. B. Chase, refusing to give testimony to
the select committee appointed last session
10 investigate whether money or other i'm
proper means have been used to influence
the passage or defeat of bills, AMI asking
for a process to compel Chase to answer the
question in debate, when on further Consid-
GRAFTON the matter was postponed.
The llouss went into committee on the
Pacific RI ilroad bill.
Alr. Stevens of Georgia made a speech
to show the great superiority Of slave labor
in Georgia over free labor in Ohio, and in
cidentally advocated the acquisition OF
Cnba.
Mr.. Boyce strongly opposed the acquisi.
ton, said it was expedlent in every poin
of view, and fraughl with danger to the
South.
Recess ill 7 o'clock.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

Gg-"Bridget, where's the tea kettle?'
.'PIease marm-Mr. 0'Neil. Tho new
boarder is washing his feet in IT."
The last seen Of Mr.. 0'Nell, he WAS 60
ing down the front stoop, about six feet IN
advance Of an empty coal scuttle.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

Scion Woodpecker has been eNeeted e
the legislature. and probably lie viii ge'
his bA through before the session closes.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24
WAsu1NGToN, Jan. H..

w ASl1lHGEONg an -
SENATE Mr.. Seward presented a petit
ton from citizens Of New York who served
in the war of 1919, Tor additional bounty
lands. Referred to committee on Pensions.
Mr.. Fesscnder presented a memorial from
a large number Of citizens Of Maize, pray
ing for a repeal Of the fugitive slave law.
Mr.. Dodge Of Wisconsin, presented a bill
for establishing at Rock Island, Iowa, a port
of delivery.
Mr.. Dawson resolved that Fridays, after
this week. be appropriated to the consid-
GRAFTON of the private calendar in prefer
ence to private business, passed.
The bill after considerable debate was
laid aside for the purpose Of first consider
ing the Judicial Reform bill, and that mea
sure was once more taken up.
Mr.. Bell opposed the increase Of the mum
Der Of Judges.
Mr. Chase proposed the original bill in a
modified form as Il substitute.
Mr.. Weller moved to recommit the bill
TO the Judiciary Committee, with direction;
to report a ill relieving Supreme Judges
from circuit duty. Lost.
HoUsE--The Speaker laid before tho
House a letter from Rufus Choate resignine
his office as one of the Regents Of the Smith
sonian Institute. lie does this not from
any loss Of interest in its affairs, but be
cause Of personal Inconvenience to attent
te business, and more particularly because
of his dissent from the recent action OF thu
Board respecting the management OF tn
Institution, and conceiving they had de
parted from the law.
Mr.. Meacbam. one OF the Regents, offer
ed a resolution to offer the letter to 4 seler
committee Of FIVE members, and that sal
committee inquire and report whether Oh
Smithsonian institute had not been mar
aged and finds expended in accordanc
with the law establishing the institution
and whether any additional Legislation
required to carry out the designs of Il
M
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

you will lie so like The evil one, that
can't believe you; | will toll tie grist my
self TO make sure Of it,
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

Cyan lowe paper says that the people
there have added another measure to their
arithmetce. lis called "drunkard's weight
or n,aasnra Il is rs fnIlnus.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

Eg"Itoye you said your prayers yes,
Johp?"
"No, ma'am. 1t amt my work. Bill
SAYS the ptayeys, aud | say the amenss
We agreed to 10 that because ii comes short
err"
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

A FACT FOR Know NorH1HG DENacnATs.
- u every instance. since the last eiection
where Whisgery has riqpphedpnder Know
Nothing auspices, Democrats who were 90
luced INTO he order have un form!y been
prescribed. Let Ibis fact be remembered
krow N5thingjsm is Whiggcy-nothing
elsc-~and Know Nothing uiumphs are
Whig MISUNDERSTANDING
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

III DIsfufsBLE MAN.Wtfy, II IL So
tlsfh as ihat tkp ana two make four sBA
/ deny AatIos for ssna NIKE AZ.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

n4gDr. Drake, DC All, pheasant, Ohin. +
nan oftafeTt. anl hiea sttiaing IL bis pro
@fession dfea iast wetk
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

lE-An Irishman who applied for a Ii
cense to sell ardent spirits, being question.
ed BY the Board of Excise as to his mora.
fitness for the trust, replied:
"Ah, shure its not much character a man
needs to sell rum" afaE
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

Ey~The State House q 0maba, NeoFas.
ky, Is entirely enclosed, apar down And
nearly othervige completed,
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

MFTuoprsr MISSIONARIES N CHINA -Ihr
Rev. DR.. Durbin says there IS no truIh IN
the statement gong The rounds ofthe press
supporting to have been obtained from hini
that all the missionaries of the Methodist
Episcopal Church will nave left Ghlna IN =
short time. On the contrary, a reinforce
ment Of one family has just been sent ont.
and two more are appointed to follow IN the
Lsnrinr. NO.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24
WAsHIYGToS, Jan. 1G,

- HAAit ANA'y "'f' - p
SENArE.-Tr. Jones Of Iowa, presented
a petition from James W. S~chawmburg,
prayin. for the recognition of his commits
sion as captain in the army, and that his
claims for pay for service in 1889 be con-
side,td.
HousE The bill for the sale ofR>ck S
land, ILL.,, came back with amendments
agreed 10 and passed.
SENATE. Nj. Cass introduced a resoIu-
ton enQuiiing whether air and water tight
mail bags cannot be profitable and be sub
]btitutes for those new in use.
MIR. Cass also moved that the bill for in,
terual improvements be taken up on Mon
day.
mfr. Benjamin suggested a change to
Monday, and Hunter 10 Wednesday week.
1T will be made the order OF she day on
Wednesday the 24h.
Mr.. Seward presented a memorial signed
by Brtga4itr General Dublin and Hard,
$4,000 captains, 1890 subordinate officers
and priyates of the U. S, army during tfe
war OF 1912, praying for ~reIlefof snfe'ings
caused by the in~sdequacY in the laws OF
Congress. This petition YVES accompanied
BY y memorial OF 81 Ind ans who We're en-
gagged in service OF the United States in
the war of 1912. Also a petition from 1000
citizens Of the u. States, supporting the
above applications-reIerel to committee
on pensions.
Mr.. Seward also presented a petition 81
s. D. Vapdersce and other citizens Of the
United States for the same object, referred
as above.
The Compensation bill was taken up
in the house after some ~unlmportant pre-
lminary business.
Mr.. Breckenridge reported from the COM
mittee of ways and means the Texas crcdi-
tor bill with amendments referred to the
committee Of the whole Of the state Of the
Z Mon.
The House went into the committee of
the whole on the state the Union on the
Pacific Railroad bill.
Mr.. Bayly said he should move to take
up the French speilation bill at the earliest
possible day.
Nh Mr.. Benton said that private company
and private enterprise in his opinion shonld
pass on the practicability Of Railroad to the
Pacific and attend to its execution.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

San, have YOU tolled that grist?'
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

Gy- An honest Dutch fn mer Of The Now
hawk was asked his opinion as to which de-
nomination of Christians were IN the rgn'
way to heaven. "YelI, den" said he, "yen
We ride our wheat to Albany, some say DIS
is the pest way, and some say dat Is DC
pest way; but it don't make much difference
which road We take, for ven We get dare
day never ask US vieh way We come-and
is none Of their pusiness-D our HAeat I
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-01-24

WHAT Is ARTsTooRAcY. In reply to thus
question, Gen. Foy, a distinguished orator
Of the French Chambers, gave the following
answer:
"Aristoeracy in the 18th century is the
league, the coalition Of those who would
consume with producing, live without work
ing, know with learning anything, and have
Ali The places of government without beng
able to 6ll them" gt
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-12
A Certain Remedy!

"A Certain Kennedy
AM appointed Sole Agent for Jacobs Celebra
l. ted Dysentery and Diarrhea Cordial. This
Medicine has reputation unsurpassed
S. E. BOWERS, Agent
Hamburg, June IL, If %
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-12
Public Sale Of Land /!

WILL be sold to the highest bidder on the 25th
w day of October next, near Cambridge, at
the late residence Of Mrs. Elizabeth Todd, Decd,
The Tract of Land
belonging to her Estate, containing FOUR HUN
DRED and TWENTY-SEVEN ACRES, about
One hundred and seventy five Of which is in woods
tho balance being under fence, and in good state
Of cultivation. On the premises there is q
Comfortable Two Story Dwelling,
With Six Rooms, each having fre-place-a new
Gin House, aud all necessary outbuildings The
Tract is watered by several excellent Springs, and
it is place on which fine health is enjoyed.
The Land is we'll adapted to the culture Of Cot
ton, Corn, Wheat and Oats.
U Any person wishing TO buy Land in this
section of country will do well to examine this Tract
before the day of sale.
The Land will be sold on a credit Of one and two
wears. The Purchaser will be required to give
notes and two approved securities.
J. MoCRACKEN, Ex,o,s
p. II. EDDINS. 0'''
81 "a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-12
Land for Sale.

Land for Sale
T,HE subscriber offers: for Sale the TRACT OF
L : LAND where he now lives, situated about
one mile from Edgefeld c. H., containing and
Eight Hundred Acres,
More or less There is on this desirable plantation
an excellent f.
Two Story Dwelling House,
with ten good rooms, together with all necessary
out buildings.
1t is we'll watered, having large number Of good
cool, and neyer-iling springs of the purest water.
The land is productive and well adapted to the
Cultivation Of Cotton and every kind Of grain.
The situation is healthy and in a good neighbor-
hood, and the tract could be divided 30 as to make
two or three good desirable settlements. -,
Also, the Holmes Tract, =.
containing one hundred and sixty acres, more or
less, situated near Red il, and adjoining lands of
Col. Wyett Holmes and others. This tract former
ly belonged to the Estate Of VIM. Holmes and was
purchased by me at his sale.
The above lands will be sold on very acconimoda-
ting terms and if desired negro property, at fair
prices will be taken in part payment,
Twill be pleased to show the lands to any persons
desiring to purchase. ,,.
August %: If 80.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-12
DENTAL SURGERY!
Special Medical Notice.

Special Medical Notice.
CURE OF fDxSPEPS1A.
rNHE undersigned is being consulted by letter
L from all parts Of the Union, by those who are
suffering from DYSPEPSIA and its consequent
general weakness, muscular relaxation, and nervous
debility Having for the last few years, in his Prac-
tice of medicine turned his attention almost entirely
to the treatment of this disease, lie is enabled from
his large experience to institute apecuarity of treat
mcnt that will enable the patient to see, teet and
knor after day twos treatment that his recove-
nv has already commenced. Has he dry tongue,
thirst loss Of appetite, constipation Of bowels nausea
and vomiting 9is the skin dry harsh, with unnatu-
raj heat ?-is he troubled with seepessncss, starting
in his sleep, somnolency, impaired yolition-with
papitation or huttering" of the heart, and easily
out Of breath BY quickened exertions? All these,
after one two, or three days treatment will COM
mence to disappear.
Terms of Treatment.
$500 for first consultation. Medicine forwarded
by mail. with full and explicit written directions Of
the course Of treatment, &C., to be pursued. Each
SUBSEQUENT consultation and medicine forwarded,
$500. Money RENTED in all instances should be
registered" at the post-offce. All letters TO be
addressed to the undersigned.
WILLIAM w. BLISS NJ. D.,
2O Beckman ST., New York.
Jnlv o. 6m 2S
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-12
state of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.

DYH.T. WRIGHT, Esquire, Ordinary of Edge.
Is field District.
Whereas, Edward P. Coleman has applied TO me fo'
Letters of Administration, on all and singular the
goods and chattles, rights and credits Of Hugh Dufle
fste of the District aforesaid deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and
angular the kindred and creditors of the said deceas
adj 10 be and appear before at our next Ordinary
Court for the said District, be holden at Edgefed
c. H., on the l4th day of September next, TO show
cause, fany why hesad administration should not be
Given under my hand and seal, this 3lth day of Au,
pu,t in the wear oour Lord one thousand eight hundred
and fihy.fve and in the eighieth year Of American
Independence. ,,,,,,,n orD
c.. o. "a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-12
Excellent Land for Sale.

T WILL offer for sale to the highest bidder, on
J. the first Monday in November next, at Edge6eld
c. H., my VALUABLE PLANTATION, con-
taning Four Hundred and Thirty.
two Acres, lying on both sides of Lloyd's
Creek, about % miles from Hamburg. This Greek
has No MILL SEAT on the premises, and
affords sufficient water to carry Grist Mill. There
are about two hundred acres cleared and in fine
state of cultivation About IS or 40 acres Of spen-
did low ground. On the premises are comiorta-
BILE Dwelling House with all necessary outbuidings.
Also, two excellent Springs.
For further particulars, apply to the Subscriber ut
Hamburg, or Thos. Garrett and s. Broadwater, ad-
joining the premises.
Govt x OF 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-12
Strayed or Stolen

FROM the Subscriber, living on the Aiken Road,
l. about three weeks since, a dark chesnut sorrel
MARE COLT, about three years old. 1t is more
than probable that she stoen as she was ,raeked
about Is miles below my house, in Lexington Dis
trct when all traces Of her were lost as it is pre-
sumed the thief left the road.
Any information respecting the animal or the
thief, will be thankfully received. All reasonable
expenses and liberal reward will be paid for the
delivery of the animal and thief.
A. HATCHER.
Sent 5 tf "a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-12
Notice.

A IL Persons having any just demands against
n the estate Of G. w. Reams dec'd., will pre-
sent them to the Subscriber in the Ordinary's office
at Edgeheld G. H., on the s5sh day Of November
next, to receive payment Those failing to do so
will be barred out. E. HOLLO WAY, Admir-.
Aug % 3m ~