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The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-03-03
nsanss ~ SsIss;s e ss,sr' ;ss senses


Ia ssnse. Ehich tales eoeuiziRee Of the vol
atile ani inYisibls essence which We call oDoRs,
althoagh pstfs0 absolutely necessary for utilta-
rian p1Epuses as the senses OF sight, hearing,
taste and teueh, IS neYerthelezs a valuable en-
dO9mena and productive Of q large amount OF
rsllnsd ehioyment.s 10 not only warns us Of
the yfesehce 81 delterious properties IN the at
mosphere, butenab,eS Us to distinguish and APP
preeiate rare and exquisite elements OF delight
inthkt shbtilemediunI which would otherwise
be lost to u.s. To the deaf the birds have no song,
AID vegstAticr without fragrance would lack a
charm As necessary TO its, perfection as are theG
vocal powers to the ieaherel chOris,eEs Of the
w0oda Tho brightest plumes do not atone for
che absence Of songin the Bird Of Paradise, nor
would : combination or ali the tints ofthe rain
bow compensate Us Gor the loss of fragrance in
the rose. A blind poet has beautifully descri-
bed the perfume Of flowers as ''ioral music"
and the sense Of smell being less liable 10 de-
rangement or obliteratiof than that OF hearing,
this vocal music" is poetic luxury which al
most alleGgs senjoy. From the earliest ages
perfumes have been held ia high esteem. The
Egyptians embalmed their dead with fragrant
spices, the Israelites mingled them with their
sacrifices, the Romans used them in their syato-
ries and at their banquets, and in our own day
uoAiA1uCciiSo - uSCO as VI pisttSc ait
thanksgiving in all Roman Catholic temples
The gentler sex, from the delicacy of their or
ganixation and poetic temperament, derive a
moro exquisite pleasure than man from agreea-
bic odors. 1t would seem, toe as il Eve had
carried with her from Paradise the memory OF
its fragrant atmosphere and transmitted taste
for floral perfumes to all her daughters. Art,
especially Of late yearc has done much to min
lister TO this taste. Nature, in her more favored
regions covers her fields with aromatic vegeta-
ton, and hangs living censerS on the forest
boughs. But decay steals their sweetness, ana
We are indebted to art for their perpotuation,
The mailed warriors Of Old Spain were entran-
ced by the luxurious aroma exhaled from the
blooming wilderness OF Florida but could only
bear away with them the recollections of its
swoetnesS--they had no means Of preserving it.
It required the aid of modern chemistry to fix
and concentrate the palpaLlc essence and rem
der it eternal This il would seem has been ac-
complished in the celebrated FLORIDA MATER
introduced in South America by Murray & Lam
man, of New York. some twenty yeras ago, and
which is now beconcing standard luxury o
the toilet in the United States. The Farina
Cologue was the first grand triumph of chemis-
try in this department, and Murray & Lanman'S
Florida Water is the second, perhaps the great
est, 1t is certainly delightful acquisition tc
the POETRY OF THE ToILET.-LarQna Diarto at
IA Marina.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-03-03

MosTpatent medicines are humhugs; but DR..
Tobias warrants his VENITIAN L1NIWENT to do
all he recommends it for, or the money will be
refunded by his agents---one will be found in ev-
cry village in tie state. lf{you have pain or
ache try bottle, itstops pain instantly, Price
25 s. 50 cts per bottle. Depot, So Cortlandt
street, New-YOrk. Sold by
T.. H. Logan < Co. Wheeling; John Bcall, and
G. Hamilton, CadIz; A. Jul Schreber, k'ooffe)l;
N. Jolly, New MARKET Williams 4 CGstar, Per
rysSille '
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PIANOS a. NKEaODEONA.

x-=sssszs--z HAVING OPENED A DEPOT FOR
Es55s.5sz5sg the .ale Of PIANOS and Child Il Bish.
yf4 3Sop's MELODEONS, the undersigned
invites the public t. call and examlnt his MItru.
ments.
They are Of superior make, secon 10 none ant
sold at extremely low prices--hence undOubted sat
siacion is given to purchasers, so, come and see
before buying elsewhere.
A number Of instruments always on hand for ex
animation and competition All instruments war
rauted Old Pianos taken in exche enge
&. MULLER,
Market street, Steubenville.
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Ayers Cathartic Pills.

FlNiE sciences of Chemistry and Medicine have beea
l. taxed their utmost to produce this best most porecs
urrative which is known to man. lnnnmerable proofs
are shown that these PILLS have virtues which surpass In
excellence the ordinary medicines and that they win un
precedencdy upon the esteem Of all They SAFE
and pleasant to take, hut powerful to Their pcns-
trang properties ulate the vital of the body,
remove the distractions of its organs purify tho blood,
and expe disease Theypurgc out the foul humors which
breed aud grow distenper stimulate sluggish disoF
dred organs their natural action and mpart healthy
tone with strength to the whole system Not only do
they cure the everyday complaints Of every body, but
also formidable and dangerous diseases that have baficd
tho best of human skill While they produce powerfal
effects thev are ut the time IN diminished doses the
saest and best physc that be employed for children.
Being sugarcoute they pleasant to take and being
purely vegetable free from any risk Of harm Cures
have made which supass belief were they not cub
santatc by of such exalted position and churaetos
as to forbid the suspicion of unruth. Many eninent
crgymen and physicians havelen their names to certify
to the public the reliability of my remedies while others
have sent the Of thor spnvcti that my
Preparations contribute immensely to the relief Of MY
afflicted suffering fellow-men.
The Agent below named is pleased to furnish gratis my
American Almanac containing directions for their use and
certificates Of their cures of the following complann:
CoSvcncss. Bilious Complaints. rheumatism, DrsFsy,
Heartburn Headache arising from foul stomach, Nau-
sen Indigestion Morbid lnaCtiOn of the Bowels aud Para
arising thrrrum FatnlcnCy Loss OF Appa1te h Cicef-
ous and Cutaeds Diseases which require etac,iRs
medicine Scrofua Kings Evil They also, hy purify
ing the blood aud stimulating the system cure many
complaints which il would be supposed they could
reach such Deafness Partial Blindness. Neuralgia and
Nervous Irraby. Dcrangements OF th' Liver and Kid
npyS. Gout, and other kindred complaints arising nom
low state Of the body obstruction Of its functions
Do not be put of by unprincipled dealers with some
other pill they make more profit on. AK for ArEas
PILLS. and take nothing else No other they can give
you compares with this in its intrinsic value or curative
pewoS The sick want the best aid there is fJr them,
and they should have it. t''f
Prepared by DR.. j. G. AVER, 81
Practical and Analytical Chemist Lowell, MasE'
PRICE 20 C1s. PER Box. FIVE Boxes Tok ~. H.
SOLD BY
John Me Bean and lonn BeaIl. Cadiz; Ttos HoF
ins, Mooreied T.. J Phipps, SMYRNA, 4 Greer
'reeport; Cannon < Bro, New Athens and by q
ealers in Medicine t.
CndiZ Ohio Oct % ly
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NJ. e. Slemmons

rs prepared to do all kinds Of B!ac ksmithng Eorse
l. Shoeing, &c, in the best manner, and on the
most reasonable terms. He keeps constantly on
hand and for sale cheap, the following articles:
Two horse Wagons, and Buggiea,
Hall and Speer's LION center Flows,
Iron double shovel pows,
Steel tooth Cultiyatols.
ke will keep an assortment OF plows ana points
constantly on hand He can furnish hillside and
sub soil plows, on the shortest notice.
Cadiz, y. April 20. l554.-t. Al
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Rev E'iss sGTtdi C0pEca shop.
Ia HES w Es E-K

WOULD respectfully inform the citizens Of Ear-
rieon county, that be has Just commenced carrying
on the TIN and COPPER business in all its Iafioce
branches, in the well known stand formerly orcupi.
ed BY James Cndg, on Marke. street, Cadi2, Ohio
where he ntends to Manufacture nothing but good
w&fe, and sell il at reasonable prices He hopes by
strict attention to busIness and always kee ping
good supply on hand, TO receive liberal share Of
patronage.
Orders from Merchants respectfully collected
The highest price paid in CASH for old Copper,
JAMES Nj. 2 a VI.
cadjz Ohio Anril 30 lS56-tf.
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SPLENDID FURNITURE
Something for Eoery Lady.
ShcppaTSs'S Great HcnGG;sCtOr.

THE GREATEST PERIODICAL REMEDY EVER DIS
COVERED.
coo BOXES RETAULED MONTHLY.
T1HE BENEFACTOR is infahIbIe for the i'm
l. mediate removal of DISTINCTIONS, Irregular.
ities, Prolapsus. Uter tfaliing OF the womb Leu
chorrhea or Whites, and all the diseases peculiar
to females.
This remedy has never in single case failed in
producing the Menses. have received many let.
lers Of recommendation, which all say at is the
best remedy we have ever used" Sickness at sto.
mach, headache, languor. debility, pains in the
head, side and bbcr loss of appetite, cosiiveness
&c, are some OF the symptoms which attend irreg
ular Mensruration, This remedy is certain to re.
move one and all of these symptoms
Be sure and get the genuine, which has my sig
niture on each box This remedy may be had bl
addressing j. S. SHEPPARD, West Fourth street
Cincinnati, Vnd enclosing 81, and the remedy vii
be sent by return mail.
n. Blades who are pregnant should not USE
this remedy, as it is sure to bring On miscarriage
though no injury to health would follow. ON
boS 81, three boxes 81 All letters OF inquiry mus
contain postage samptO ensure answer
J. 5. SHEPPARD,
JulI6.ly Sole Proprietor. Cincinnati, y.
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NEW ARRANGEMENT.
AARON FORMAN,
National Police Gazette.

TSllISGfsat Jonrnal Of Crime rnd Criminals 10 in
l. its thireenth Year, snd rs widely circulated
throughout the country Il Is the first paper OF the
hind published in the United States and is distlnc
tive in its character Il has lately passed into the
hands Of Geo. w Matsel & CO., by whom it will
hereafter be conducted. Mr. Matsel was forrncrl'
Chief Of Police OF New York city, and he will no
doubt render IL OF the most interesting papers
IN the country. LIS editorials are forciby written,
and of o character that should command for the
paper universal support
21-5ubscriptions 50, per annum; 81, for siS
MONTHS TO be re nitted by Subscribers (who should
write their names and the town, county and state
whore they reside plainly,)
TOGO WI MATSFLL g. CO,
Editors ProprietOfs Of the National Police Gazette
New York City.
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THE WELCOME VISITOR!

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The publishers have offered liberal Premiums fol-
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The new volume will be commenced in July 1857
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The publication is adapted to all classes of people
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ufne
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Publishers, No. 80 North 7th st. up stairs.l Ph'a.
NAV %, lS57.IY
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THE PERFUME
OF TIE
WESTERN HEMISPHERE !
FRESH FROM LIRLNG Flo WERS.
MURRAY & LANMAN's 2. !

FLORIDA w AFTER
lhs rare perfume ana cosmetic prt pared from
tropical flowers Of surprising fragrance, without
the admlxture OF coarse essential oils which form
tte staple OF many Essences" and Extracts for
the Toilet " Its Aroma us in xhaustibIe as that
of the Farina Coonge," and rs fresh and delicate
as the breath Of Living Blossoms j."
What arc its AMteccdcmtsf .a'
For twenty years it has mainta ned its ascendency
over all other perfumes throughout Cuba, South
America and the West indies. i has been intro
dnctd into the United States, in response to the
earnest demand growing out OF It's Southsrnrcputa.
tion. Azure for . s as49 Z
Headache and Faintness.
AS n oior for the handkerchief, tits delicious
as the soto OF Roses" 1t leads freshness and
transparency TO the complexion; and removes head.
ache and laintness. NE
NOUNTEisFEITS.
Beware Of limitations, Look for tho namc
MURRAY g. LANMAN on the Bottle, Wrapper
ant Oynamented Label. Sold by ID. 4. Ian NAN
g. KEMP wholesale druggists, No SO Water Street.
New York, and by oil druggists ut 50 conts per
bottle. ra eakgbBs
AprillS57-ly.
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s. FERGUSON,

s. FERGUSON, tss
CJnfectiohary and Variety Store
OPPOSITE The PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
Cadiz, Ohio.
. FERGUSON respectfully iniUfms his friends
De that he has commenced business IN the build
ing directly opposite the Public Buildings where he
offers for sale large and well selected assortment o.
coNFkCTIoEARIEs, &c, among which may be
found the following;
Common and fancy Vsndies of all kinds,
Almonds, Filberts, roam and Pea Nuts,
Raisins, Figs, Dates, French urrRnts,
Sugar, Soda, Butter and Water Crackers,
Western Reserve and EngllshNhsese,
Ground and Bark Cinnamon.
Pepper, Ginger, Alspice and Starch,
Fine and Common Cigars, Tobacco and Snuff,
Pulyerized White Sugar,
Assorted Pickles and Pepper Sauce,
Combs, Porte Monies, and Pen Knives,
Visiting Cards and Envelopes,
Watch Chains, Keys and Guards,
A fine lot of Common Jewslry,
TOYS OF all descriptions,
ocT AS he intends to sell cheap, he hopes hi.
friends and the public generally will favor him viii
their patronage.
9T Country Coniectonaries can be supplied e. ii,
lishment onlthe very best terms
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JOHN A BINGHAM,
.1tnrneY and Councillor at Law

CADlZ, o
VIII attend to all matters entrusted 20 him, in
tic county ei Iiarrson and adjoining counties
on in Bmghum'n new building, over the Post
On Ce, Market street. Cadiz, Ohio.
iy 81, I655-A
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JOHN CON WELL,
EMaIliOMAhEc Tailor.

CADIH, OHIO.
Ny-All work warranted. A share OF Patronage
solicited Shop--Ihree doors west OF the Pos
Office, and immediately opposite the Market House
April l, lS51.lys
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MOFFAI's LIFE PILLS, AND
A'kOcssiG EkassC9s i! !

TNHE BEST FANNY MEDICINE NOW BE-
l. fore the public, for the cure Of
ScTOauEa, Ulcers, SCUrvy or
EFupti0mS of the Skisl, Fever and
AgUc, Dyspepsia, DTOpsy,
and in fact most all diseases yield to their curative
pt wers.
1t has been computed that during the last twenty
five years, upwards of FOUR MILLIONS of per-
sons have been benefited by the use oithese medi
cines; a fact which speaks volumes in favor u their
curative properties--a single trial will place them
bayond the reach of competition in the estimate Of
every patient. By their the blood is restored
10 healthy state and freed iromall impurities. The
system is not reduced during their operation, hut
nyigorated, and they require no restraint from bu
siness or pleasure
The afflicted have in these medicines a remedy
that will do for them all that medicine possibly
effect
PREPARED BY
w. b. MOFFAT, M. D.
PROPRIETOR,-NENV YORK.
And for Sole by JOHN McBEAN, Cadiz, Ohio
sel1'51V
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4. PHILLIPS & nON.

MANUFACTURERS OF boots and shoes, an,
lNl dealers in Trunks and travelling sacks, Mo
rocco X kid-skins lining and binding do. pegg
Nails thread and hoe-findings generally keep COZ
stantly for sale an assortment Of the above artics
at their old stand opposite the Public offices
Csdiz. q. April II. 1855,
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JOHN HUMMER,
fashionable TaiiOr Il Cutter.

UAUIL, Q.
as-Shop on Market street, three doors from the
o5ner, IN the room formerly occupied by ]. NJ.
Eslcy ESQ, and opposite Browns stone. A share
at patronage respectfully solicited.
Cndiz. ohio, AurI I. lS51.tf
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BOOTS! BOOTS!
@a, ~ ev
AND NO MIST AK E!!

FORTY CASES
T received and for sale at the Old and wei
known stand of S EhlMONS, who has deci
dly the largest and best assortment OF Boots anC
shoes ever brought to this market; consisting o.
Gents COARSE kip and fine Boots, of the best Phila.
inent OF boys coarse and tine Boots Also, youths
boots and shoes. Also, great variety OF Ovn
Shoss--butialo, Gum, &C.
Ladies' Ware!
Calf, Kip and Morocco of all sizes, and ofthe very
best quality. A very superior lot OF Ladies' Caters
Misses Caters OF ali sizes and quality, together with
an everlasting lot of chdrens boots shoes, &c, a
every size nnd quality. Together with lot Of Lo
dies Trunks and Satchels. Also, splendid lot Of
Sole Leather, Mems Morocco, Ladies' DO, kid do
pegs, &c which | will sell cheap.
lhave large stock fmy own manufacture, or
nanGs, which am disposng OF at the very loves
prices All who wish gond bargains will do vel
10 call seon, as | am determined to sell and no mis
lake cheap fof cash or approved country Produce
Cadiz May ID, 1857. S. SLEMM 0NS.
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Fresh D9'asOs
New Arrangement.

FOR THE BENEFIT OF MY CUSTOM
ERS have concluded to make the following Ar.
propose to sell Goods on as favora-
bic terms as they can be had in this market. Be-
lieving that short settlements are most satisfactory
to all parties have concluded to settle with all my
customers by the first OF January and the 6rst o.
July Of each year, These arrangements will be
strictly adhered to JAMES STEWART, I,
Cadiz, Uhi0, Isa1sry7, 1851
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IOHN ENGLISH F GOODRICH. THOMAS DlXoH
New Philadelphia boundary ana
Ma chine Works.


Tusc9raNaS County, Ohio,
Manufacturers OF all kinds OF Stationary aud
portable
Steam Engines,
and Boilers, Mill Gearing; for Saw and Grist Mills,
complete reaction Water Wheels, shattiDg and pull
lies, Turning Laths for iron and wood, mechanics
tools, screws, cutting, turning, boring and finishing
all kinds cast ard wrought iron work, cast and
wrought iron Fencing, cast iron posts window caps
and slIs for houses, railroad works &C.; in short,
they are prepared to do all kinds of work usually
done III foundries and Machine Shops. Also.
Horse powers, SepaFasOFS,
Corn Shelters, straw cutters, horse rakes, and cast
plows of all descriptions. The latest improved
premium Steel plows, which took the first premium
al the Ohio State Fair in 1885. Also,
LcaVift'S Cora and Cobb Mill.
This received the first premium in thorough
contest with the Little Giant" and the "Star Mill
the late State Fair Columbus, thus proving its
| superiority over all others They are manu- actured
by only for the counties of Coshocton Harrison,
Carroll and Tuscarawas.
ThreShing Machine. and PIOw
Castings, Coal Stoves, Hollow ware &c, always on
hand and made to order on short notice.
| Brass castings of all kinds made and finished in
| The neatest naHner and on shortest notice.
| ENGLISH. l,OODRlCli& & DIXON
w. EehaN0x, Sup't.
June 4, l656-tl
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TtAP, Post and Fancy Note Paper, vlr.ols kiapls
may 4, 1883 JOHN BEALEsS w
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MICHAEL FEAST.

Practica! & Eaucy COBE2CtioMer.
STEU BENVELLE. O.
crrWhoosae and Retail Dealer in Candies,
Cakes, huts, Raisius Crackers ant Imported Ci-
gars nearly opposite thebank, Steubenvle, Oluo.
n. B.--WedIng and other parties furnished viii,
Cakes. Ne. on short nHtice. May To- 1865.
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MOTHERS. SAVE YOUR CHILDREN! +!

Meln.,'s Segetnbsc W0rBm PaStilless
They are nIalIabe for the cure of
E'EEE n A L. W0 " ms!
The peculiar properties which belong to "Kemps
Lozeng-s s." have never before been combined in
any eJa, alton. They are attractive to the eye as
iS,Oeetmeat Of Delicious FAavo,,
rapid, yet harmless IN their operation, composed
solely of
VEGETABLE MATERIAL,
and require no Mercury to be taken before or after
them. They do their more thoroughly than
any of the nausoous Vermfuges of the day.
THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF DEATH
Is considered by the distinguished Physicians,
to be WORMS among children. Ii is scarcely neces-
sary, therefore, put mothers tIer guard against
this insiduous complaint, OF to recommend them To-
take prompt steps to remove itby The Of the
ly true remedy, KEMP'S PASllLLES, presented
in such paatable form that children take them
eagerly without coaAinc Sold by D I. LANMAN
4 KEMP, 80 Water Street, New York, and by alb
druggists al % cents per bottle.
April l. lS57-y
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NEW TREATMENT.
Private ahEta Confidential Medical
Adyiea

MACS '57-l,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-07-01
slavery i'm Virginia.

The Richmond Enquirer, of the 22d inst,
SayS that the Virginia Supreme Court OF
Appeals "has lately decided the most i'm
portant case to the institution of negro sla-
very that has been abjudicated since the
times of Lord Mansfield" {" 1t is, the En-
qUirer says "the bred Scott decision ap-
piled to slaves" and settles the question
whether they have "ciyil or social rights, y
by determining their status 10 be not that of
persons but of things
The case in which the decision was given
was that of Badly rs. Poindexter's Executor.
James l.. Poindexter, by his will, gave his
slaves 'the choice OF being emancipated or
sold publicly" The executor filed a bill in
Circuit Court asking the Court to construe
the will upon several points, but more es-
pecially upon the question whether the
emancipatist was absolute; and if not abSO-
lutte, but conditional, whether the slaves
previous TO their actual emancipation, had
the legal capacity to make the necessary
election. The judge of the circuit decided
in favor of the slaves; that is to say, that
by the terms and operation of the will they
were absolutely emancipated. From this
decision the residuary lcgatees appealed to
the supreme judicial tribunal of the State,
where the decision of the circuit was re-
versed-that court holding that the emanci-
patton under the win was not absolute, but
conditioned upon a choice to be made by
the slaves, which choice they were legally
incapable of making. They, therefore, re-
ceive no benefit from their masters will.
but become the property of his reSiduary
legatees.