The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1857-01-21

Ma. EDrToR;-I am sorry that the hope
which have all along entertained and cherish
ed Of being able to retire from my duties as
public officer, unaSsailed by the foul tongue of
caIamny and hlsehOOd, has at last been baiiled.
Ia glaneing my eye over the Republican of
the 7th inst, noticed an editorial headed soar
County A'tiitor, . which. although Of little mo
nient, may perhaps be thought by some of its
readers, (however believe Dick is pretty well
known mighty and tide.
For this and other reasons, l will notice the
article as briefly as possible, for it is said that
man must give account for the use of his time
in this world, and pray who does not wish to
avoid direful one. -s.ae
The County Commissioners, at their June
session, left an order for the publication of an
exhibit ofthe receipts and expeditures Of the
county, in the Cadiz Republican. had the
exhibit published in the Sentinel. Hence the
editors ire and editorial My reason for this
! gave to the editor Of the Republican when he
called for copy of the exhibit at my office and
was refused it. will now give the same rea-
son to the public, and let themjudge of my con-
duct as well as the editor. have never belize
we'd that the Commissioners had any authority
to direct me tohere to publish such exhibit; but
on the contrary did then, and still believe that
they have nothing at all to do with the publica-
ton, only so far as to order it to be DONE And
in this belief was strengthened from the fact,
that /, upon examination of the Journals of an
tecedent sessions, found that it had notssbee the
custom of the Commissioners to make any such
order. Are not these reasons sufficient for my
conduct in this tnatter3
| Now the editor Of the Republican also pub
! fishes an exhibit in his paper, without my re-
quest, and then called upon me for an order on
the Treasurer for the amount of his bill. re-
! fused to give him such an order, but told him
that would give him an order for the same
amount with that gave to the editor Of the
Sentinel. This he refused to accept. But he
says that admit ted the legality Of the Com
mssioners order, by proposing to give him an
order. Now by what rules Of logic does the
editor deduce this proposition; certainly by none
other than those which govern in that famous
sermon, "he played on harp Of thousand
strings" &c.
Now here are my reasons for proposing to
give him the order above referred to. When this
difficulty arose, took occasion to examine the
law more closely through fear that had been
mistaken. That examination not only tended to
strengthen my belief with respect to the author
ity of the Commissioners to make suci an or.
der, but also satisfied me beyond doubt that
there is no limitation as to the number ofpapers
in which to publish an exhibit the receipts and
expenditures, but leaves it discretionary with
the Auditors and as Mr.. Il. had gone to the la
Dor and expense publishing an exhibit, cor'
cluded to exercise my discretionary power and
give him an order for the same amount with the
one gave the editor Of the Sentinel.
Again, all the tax payers have an interest in
knowing something about the financial affairs
of their county, but they all do not take the
same papers; and | therefore concluded that il
would meet with their appreciation for me to
compensate the editor of the Republican, fol
his time and labor, in laying before his readers ;
copy of the receipts and expenditures of this
county for the year 1855. These were my
reasons for the proposition made him. judge
lyou Of their su1iciency. ..... ..... -,
Before leave this order matter, will ju 4
remind Mr.. H. of the violation of certain or
der by one Of his favorites. Now Dickey, please
| tell me why ytu did not say something about
I that as you seem to manifest so much love anC
! concern for faithful and rigid compliance witt
the orders of Commissioners? lean guess ant
y so can the people, too, when tell them that i
' put moneys into your pocket am told, Dick
ey, that you are somewhat Shylockish.
But Dick, if you will come to my office at an
time, you shall have the order offered yo
and for the reasons above specified.
would stop here but for the ungentlemanl..
charge in the same editorial, Of obtaining nj
9 office by the basest kind of deception. Pra
tell me Dickey, if it be true, as you sayssif you
y sweet editorial, that you have no disposition t.
say any thing very hard Of me, how it come
that you made this charge against me, when i
q has NO sensible connection with the main sub
iect of your article? But as you have done il
tell your readers why if you please. Do 20
mean to say that dissembled my politica
u principles to obtain votes? If you do, you sa
3 what is as false as yourself to wit: the superla
tive of Glseness
Again, it tisso funny to hear Dick say that
: was put into office by Repablicans. Things tina
are not, are incapaHeof action.
And further, you have got the unblushin
= !, impudence to say that Pm departed, and thf
: Pm dead. And you talk about throwing th
= mantle Of charity over me. How kind this
: in YOU Please inform your readers, Dicke.
j. where you will get the cloth out Of which
q make that mantle. am very sure you dor
keep any on hands yourself M sm
;, And Dick am thinking very strongly tha
YOU are the more departed and dead of the tw'
- Let us try the proof: A few months ago 70
10 lived to Whggery; few months ago you dit
[e to Whiggery, and departed to the dark an
!, gloomy shades Of Abolitionism. l,...
IA / have always lived to Democracy, and new
in one instance departed from it; and | thin
rs that when cease to live to Democracy l.
NJ cease to live at all in this world. Now who
!. the departed, and who is the dead of us two; b.
~ / must hasten. Please ask the Commissioner
ed Dicky il ever dictated to- them, and if they 50
in yea, then you may repent it with nay consent.
ie Finally, ann rejoiced to know that you al
y willing to leave me in the hands Of the CoTnnIi
~ sioners-for could not desire a better place,