The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-03-10
nr--We- asl, the readers Of the S.ntinel to


the Washington correspondent Ofthe ChiIlicothe
n Advertiser, under date Of Washington, Feb.
IS" aeareful perusal. We know the AdSati-
ser's correspondent well, and what he says may
b. relied on as correct. Itneeds no comments.
1t speaks COR itself We might add that design
ing men may lead others, but We will not be
led by them, especially after We get acquainted
with their Objects
have Just learned from very reliable source
that another pynuaciameato is seOn to be issued
on Kansas affairs, disclosing some Of the hidden
movements which have taken place in that ter
ritory during the last year. Hwhat my intor
mant tells me prove true, the disclosures to he
made can but tend to show up to public condem-
nation Stephen A. Douglas and his followers in
their present poation on the Kansas question:
1t seems that Douglas himself dictated the
course for the Lecompton Convention to pursue;
and urged that body not to submit the entire
Constitution to vote of the people oil Kansas,
but only The clause relating to slGUery. This is
said to have been done through the instrument
tality of Calhoun, who was not only the Presi-
dent of the Convention but also the firm and
fast friend of Stephen A. Douglas. That there
is some truth in this, am confident from vari-
Gus hints thrown out of late by persons who
are, or ought to be posted.
MIR. Douglas object for pursuing such course
is thus explained. 1t will be remembered that
shortly after the appointment OF Walker as
Governor, both he and the President, expressed
the hope and desire, that the entire Constitution
should be submitted to the people of Kansas
for their ratification. This position. on their
part caused much i'll feeling in certain sections
Of the South; while in the North it had a con-
trary effect Douglas saw this, and attempted
to take advantage Of it. For this reason he ia
vored the submission of the slavery clause, in
order to equal the President and Gov Walker
in the North. and opposed the submission of the
rest of the Constitution, in order to occupy
better position than they IN the South. But
when he saw that the President was determin
ed to stand by the Constitutional rights Of the
people Of all sections and enforce the principle of
the Kansas Nebraska bill, notwithstanding his
views and theirs, might differ, and would make
the admission Of Kansas an Administration
measure,-in fact, taking the veJy position he
Oouglas) intended to take-he took the oppo-
site ground, trusting that he could seduce the
Democracy of the entire North from their al
legience to Mr.. Buchanan, and muster them un-
der his cwn banner thinking he could prevail
upon them, to fC rm an alliance with the Repub-
licans, and in this manner break dorm the Ad-
ministration and secnre the. nomination for the
Presidency in 1862 through sectional populari
ty. Circumstances have forced him to coalesce
with Walker, though had he succeeded in 'break
ing" the Administration, the ex Cows turn
would have come next. lie was anxious to
stand alone before the Convention of 1660--to
be the "big Indian of the nation, and compel
all others to bow to his ambition, or be crushed
by Its power This rumor, it is claimed, is not
founded upon the mere verbal say so Of any one;
but upon the written instructions over Mr..
Douglas own signature. This, then, is the
'great Champion Of Popular Sovereignty" to
crafty whose ambition, certain men and papers
would have the Democracy of Ohio forsake the
Administration of Mr.. Buchanan and join the
Republicans.
Since the above was in type we have recov-
ed 4 number Of the advertiser, with another let
ter from its able Washington correspondent
The following extract from his letter proves
more fully the charge made above against Mr..
Douglas:-
| last week mentioned The rimor that the Le-
compton Convention had but carried out Mr..
Douglas wishes in refusing to submit more than
the slavery clause Of the Constitution. Since
then have heard this rumor confirmed by cit-
zens Of Kansas-forrnerlyf Ohioans-men who
were conversant with, and interested in the pro-
ccedings ofthat Convention. This was what |
have heretofore said, that Mr.. Douglas and his
followers are not battling SO much for principle
in the position they now occupy as they are to
secure Mr.. d IS reelection to the u S. Senate,
which, they think, can alone be accomplished
by waging war against the Administration, and
by this means secure the sectional sympathy
and aid Of Republicans. Look at the past acts
; ank speeches Of these men on Kansas matters,
their denunc;aGons Of the Free State men for
not yoting--thcir arguments to prove the legal
ity of the Lccompton Conyention-their for
getfuInoss is not urging the necessity Of the en-
tire Constitution being submitted in order to
, faithfully carry out the principle OF the Kansas
Nebraska bill, until they found this latter course
necessary to uphold Mr.. Douglas in political po
sition and then tell me whether it is a struggle
principle or merely a struggle for political
position on the part of Mr.. D. Mr.. Douglas is
great man. a shrewd man, an eloquent man,
strong man, and withal, a very ambitious man.
This last quality swallows up many Of his vir-
tues.
What has been done that should ALLEVIATE the
well-mcrited confidence of the Democracy from
+ the President and Secretary of State, and be-
stow it upon Mr.. Douglas? Should the design to
closc up the Kansas troubles, which have agi-
tated the country for the past four years, by the
prompt admission Of the territory as q State,
be sufficient? Surely not Should the fact
that the Leeompton Convention did not submit
the entire Constitution, be sufficient? If this
be answered in the affirmative, as it doubtless
will be by Mr. Douglas friends, | bid them re-
member that the Iecompton Convention but
carried out the wishes of Stephen A. Douglas in
lreftlsing to submit more than the slavery clause.
- c.
0117~We are glad to learn by the following no.
Etclos, which we find in the Knoxville (Iowa)
papers, that our former and much respected fel-
low citizen, VIM. Milligan, Esq, is in that place
catering to the appetitcs of his numerous guests.
Success say we to our old friend.
The Knoxville Journal Of the 22nd ult, says:
WESTERN HoTEL-On Thursday last the
gentlemanly proprietor of this House invited
number Of the citizens of Knoxville TO "assst'
at the demolition Of large wild turkey (killed
by himself) and the necessary auxillaries. The
'getting up'' Of this delicious repast was super
intended by his excellent lady, skill in Gu
, linary affairs will never be doubted by any Of
the large number present on that occasion.
The kind hospitality which prompted the in
vitations to this affair will long he remembered
; Mr.. Miligan spares neither pains or expense
to furnish his table with the very best the coun-
try can afford and his success in this particular
is fully eyinced by lis extensive patronage.
The Democratic Stanford Of the same place,
ana under date of Feb 90 says