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The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09
Origin OF SIavers.

Mr. Bancroft in the first volume Of his His
tory OF the United States, gives an account OF
the early traffic Of the Europeans in slaves. In
the middle ages the Vexitians purchased white
men, Christians and others, and sold them to
the Ssracens in Sicily and Spain. In England
the Anglo Saxon nobility sold their servants as
slaves to foreigners The Portuguese first i'm
ported negro slaves, from Western Africa, into
Europe, in 1449. Spain soon engaged in the
traffic, and negro slaves abounded in some oi
the places OF that kingdom. After America was
discovered, the Indians of Hispaniola were i'm
ported into Spain, aud made slaves. The Span
iards visited the coast of North America and
kidnapped thousands of the Indians, whom they
transported into slavery in Europe and the
West Indies. Columbus himself kidnapped
five hundred native Americans, and sent them
into Spain, that they might be sold at Seville.--
The practice ofselling North Americans contin-
ned ior two centuries. Negro slavery was first
introduced into America by Spanish slave hold
ers, who emigrated with their negroes. A roy
al edict of Spain authorized slavery in America
in 1903 King Ferdinand himseifsent from Sc
Vile fifty slaves to labor in the mines. In 1511
the direct traffic in slaves between Africa and
Hispaniola was enjoined by royal ordinance.
Las Casas, who saw the Indians vanish away be-
fore the cruelties OF the Spanards, suggested
that the negroes, who alone could endure severe
tolls might be further employed. This was in
1913.
Sir John Hawkins was the first Englishman
that was engaged in the slave trade. In 1901
he transported large cargo Of africans to His
panioa In 1867 another expedition was pre-
pared, and Queen Elizabeth protected it, and
shared in the traffic. Hawkins, in one OF his
expeditions, set fire to an African city, and out
of three hundred inhabitants, succeeded in cap
turing two hundred and sixty. James Smith,
Of Boston, ond Thomas Keyser, first brought
the colonies to participate in slavery. In 1854
they imported cargo OF negroes. Throughout
Massachusetts the cry of justice was raised
against them as maleactors and murderers; the
guilty men were committed for the offence, and
the representatives of the people ordered the
negroes to be restored to their native country
at the public expense. At late- period there
were both Indian and negro slaves in Massachu-
sets. In 1920 Dutch ship entered James
River, and landed twenty negroes for sale. This
was the epoch of the introduction Of slavery in
Virginia. For many years the Dutch were prin'
cipally concerned in the slave trade in the mar.
ket in Virginia. ...-
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09
AE0caI Baggage Master.

The post of baggage master on railroad
train is not an enviable one. There is often a
wide difference between the company's regula
tions and the passengers opinion Of what ar
ticles, and what amount ofthem properly comes
under the denomination Of baggage; and this
difference of opinion frequently subjects the un-
lucky official ofthe trunk and bandbox depart
ment to animated discussions with certain
class ofthe travelling public. We hearted late
ly an anecdote of George" the afable B. NJ.
ofCapt. Cobbs train on the Virginia and Ten
neSsee road which is too good to be lost
stranger presented himselfata way station
on the road, with two trunks and saddle, for
which he required two cheeks. The baggage
master promptly checked the trunks but de-
manded the extra charge oftwenty-fve cents
for the saddle To this the passenger demur-
ed, and preemptorily asked
'Will you check my baggage, sir?'
care you horss?" quietly inquired George
"What do you mean exclaimed the iritatulatt
traveller.
"You claim to have this saddle checked as
baggage"
"CertainIy--it is baggage" positively return
ed the passenger.
"Well," said the impurtable George, 'hy thC
company's regulations nothing but wearing ap
parel is admitted to baggage; and il this saddle
is your wearing apparel of course you must b.
horse. Now, sir just let me strap it on you
back and it shall &C to the end OF the road with
out any extra charge whatever"
The traveller paid his quarter. and Offered
George his hat.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09

ETMr. Washburne, of Maine one Of the
leading and most noted Republicans in tie
House of Representatives, in his last violent and
sectional speech, passed the following compli-
mcnt to the Democratic Party. He said
"Let us Mr.. Chairman, learn wisdom from
our opponents. Look at the Democratic party
and note its policy 1t has held possession OF
the Government, with short Interruptions, for
more than a quarter of century; not because
it has been always right, but because it has
been always earnest and has dared to trust IT'S
elf 1t has never paid court to its opponents,
or stopped to speculate upon their weaknesses
and divisions; always bold and uncompromi-
sing, it has never doubted its own suficiency
and invincibility and so it has ever been a
mighty power in the land"
Mr.. Washburne, with all his bitterness against
it, had to confess that no other political organi-
zaton stood by its principles so bravely and un-
hinchingly as the Democratic party.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09
Lancaster, Ia, REumicipaI Election

Lancaster, Fts, WuhEcspaA Election
LANCASTER Pa,-The municipal election
took place to-day. when George Sanderson,
Democrat, editor of -he L1telhgeneer, was elect,
ed Mayor over the present incumbent, Thomas
H. Burrows Opposition, by seven majority
The vote cast was heavy one.
3 07-Old black republicans and neO black re-
Npublicaps will please put the above in their
pipes and smoke it. Who will now have the
'hardihood to say that james Buchanan is not
endorsed by his neighbors and friends? Ian.
caster city has heretofore been opposition.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09
Fhc Governor of Kansas.

The Lawrence Republican, of the 24th, Free
State paper, says: The kind and aifable de.
pertinent OF Gov. Medary. his respectful con-
duet towards the Legislature, his prudent man
agement of serious and exciting questions Of
public policy, and his evident desire to keep
within the appropriate duties OF his office, are
so unlike what the people have been accustom-
ed to. from his predecessors, that, ifhe pursues
the same concilatory and prudent course which
he has so happily commenced he will be. and
justly so, the most popular Governor Kansas
ever had.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09
Awful Calamity at rittsburgh-A
Whole Family Burned TO Death.

PITTSBURGH, Feb. Last night about elev-
en- O'Clock frame house en- the outskirts of
Allegheny city, occupied by carpenter named
Rodgers and family took fire and was totally
consumed. Rodgers, his wife and three chill
dren weIe burnt to death. Only one of the fam
lily, q boy eleven years old, was saved.
The fire originated in the lower story while
the family slept above, and the flames spread so
rapidly that it was impossible to save the inmates.
Their charred bodies were recovered from the
ruins to-day. A Coroner's inquest was held, but
nothing elci:ed to indicate the origin OF the
fire. The father was intoxicated when he
retired to bed.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09

The life and soul of any business is prompt
payments. A man may do a heavy business,
he may make a large profit on his wares, he
may employ large capital, but without prompt
payments, he will often find himself embarrass
ed. When his bills or notes become due it al
fords him less consolation to find $1,000 on his
books than half as much in his drawer. Every
merchant and mechanic. (says an exchange }
and especially every newspaper publisher will
not only attest the truth of the above, but will
add "behold the half is not told!''
Few customers or patrons appreciate the i'm
portance ofprompt payments of their bills, on
account, frequently, Of their small size. 1t is
too often forgotten that the chief part Of these
book accounts is made up ofsmal bills. 1t of
ten occurs that those who are best able to pay
who themselves feel the least need of money
are most slow in paying.
The books of the Sentinel Office furnish good
illustration of the above. We have near 100
subscribers who are indebted for from 9 to
years subscription, and more than one fourth oi
that number who owe for from to 8 years;
nearly any of whom could pay their bills any
month in the year without serious inconveni.
ence.
The interest which the publisher loses by
these long. running accounts is double as much
as the profit would be fpaid punctually. 1t is
the same with merchant, mechanic or farmer
If he sell his merchandise or produce at 20 pei
cent profit and waits three years for payment
loser who waits from five to eight years!
If all would pay up as punctually as they
could, hard times would scarcely be felt. Il
would be better for the business man, and bet
ter for his customer.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09

OTTo show the inconsistency of that rever-
end politician and humbug, Henry Ward Beech
er it is only necessary to say that his was one oi
the frst names to the petition upon which Gov
eruor King, ofN. Y, pardoned Jackson, who
had been convicted of rape in New York, and
that few Sundays afterwards he waxed elo-
quent in sermon on crime and the abuse OF the
pardoning power. Beecher is like his politics,
8 great humbug.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09

tTLaudlord--"Mr Editor, I'll thank you
to say keep the best table in the city" Elitor--
"Pll thank you to supply my family with board
gratis."s Landlo,d--"I thought you were glad
to get etsomething to ill up your. paper" Editor
~ thonght you we're glad to get somebody to
fill your house. Poor rule that won't work
b 18th ways.v III FJt
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09

The TRAVELLING CoMaUEITV.--A remedy
such as Boprhave's Holland Bitters cannot be
too highly recommended. To the travelling
community, especially it is certainly nm inval
liable remedy, having little or no exercise, con-
stanty exposed, and subject to the effects Of
a change Of climate and water, they require
some pleasant medicine Of this kind to regulate
the bowels. ~.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09

GSraHallo, Ben" 5.it - As]
SHallo back again! What yewant7 How's
yer folks this morningF t'se'
"Pretty weIl--motber's smart as. .usual--Jim
and Tom well IAN father died last night" =
"Your father dedr'
ayes; he kicked the bucket bout twelve
O'Clock an I've got his watch" tf'a Il,
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09

VA gentleman told his little boy-a child
offour years-to shut the gate. He made the
request three times, and the youngster paid no
sort of attention to it. "l have told you three
times, my son to shut the gate" said the gem
tleman sorrowfully. "And I've told you free
times" .lisped the child, "that WONT do it.
| You must be stupid" sl .,+. rSe.isa
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09

ACcIDENr-PATRIcK BUCKLEY, on the s, &
1. r. R., in coupling the cars at the Cadiz juno
ton, got his head bruised between the bumpers,
and so badly crushed that blood flowed out of
his ears. He was so severely Injured that his
LIE was. at last accounts, despaired of.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09

A BEAUTIFUL INCinDNT A naval officer be-
ing at sea, in storm, his wife, who was sitting
in the cabin near him, and filled with alarm, for
the safety Of the vessel, was SO surprised at his
serenity and composure, that she cried out:
"My dear, are you not afraid? How is It
possible you can be SO calm in such dreadful
storm?'
He ro-e from his chair, dashed it to the deck
drew his sword, ani pointing it at the baeast Of
his wife, exclaimed:
"Are you afraiu?" '"'s
She Immediately answered No"
"Why?" said the officer
"Because" rejoned the wife II know this
sword is in the hands OF my husband, and he
loves me too well to hurt me-"
"Then," said he, 81 know in whom believe,
anil that he holds the winds in his fist and the
waters in the hollow OF his hands is my father.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09
A Tougl. Question.

We overheard crowd oil boys lately asking
eSch other hard questions. One asked, "'what
kind Of animals was ii that Noah didn't have
in the ark?" aT f1a
They all replied ''none, and re erred for au-
thority 10 their sunday school tracts s'aps
Eyes" said number one isthete were three
different kinds" S' ta 'D..tF ae s9
The other boys held cousultation and a.
greed to give it up; now whet was they?'r's
''Fish, mules and aboitonists,nt Said num-
bcr one. tff& @z 7i
That boy is our choice for the Presidency
whenever nobody else wants it. I'm #sad
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09
HOME NEWS.
From the Republican, 2dinst.

- From the Republican, 2dinst,
ESTATES ADMINIsrEBED-During the year
1858 there were only twenty estates admins
tered upon in Harrison county, and twenty-five
wills proved in the Probate Court. These are
significant facts. ...
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09

01-The time for holding the next Fair on
Wheeling Island, has been fixed for the 18th,
14th, 18th and 18th days Of September next
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09

eJ-The Steubenville-rolling will was sold
few days since at Sheriff's sale to Col. George
W..McCook, Of that city.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09

ton Gag
Thomas JEFFERSON, JoHS QUIScY ADAMS
and Henry CLAY, to say nothing of other dead
and living statesman, have been declaring for
halfa century that we ID want Cuba; but we
suppose the opposite opinion now advanced by
by our friend Of tho Gyzettc Is to set aside the
authority OF all such small Fry as those we have
named. - Statesman.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09

After all, truth is mighty, and there arc still
SO. many honest men IN this country, that it
must and win prevail Dayton GazsttAtaal
I. or This must be q very discouraging piece oI
news to our Republican friend. - stdtespida.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09
TO ANbNDEAN MOUND.
No more Tor aye.

Twas cruel the hand til sought to sever
Thee from the land thou ulovd'st--thine own,
To banish thee far from its hills forever,
No marvel thou sought'st with proud endeavol
10 gain thy home.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09

DECISIVE are requested by Recorder Rea
to say that there are considerable number of
deeds, from different parts of the county, receiv-
ed by his predecessor through the mail and 9TH
erwise, the fees on which have not been paid.
Consequently they have not been recorded
the law requiring the fees to be paid before tine
deed is entered for record. 1t might be to the
interest of such as have sent deeds to the office
to be recorded, and have omitted paying the
fees, to attend to the matter promptly.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09

CApIz BRANCH BANK-From the abstract of
the Auditor Of State, of the condition OF the
Banks of Ohio on the first Monday in Novem-
ber, 1853, as shown by the quarterly state
ments Of that date, we gather the following in
reference to the Branch Bank in Cadiz. The
capital stock OF the Bank, as is we'll known, is
one hundred thousand dollars. The permanent
reserved fund is twenty thousand, and the cir
culaton one hundred and eghty-six thousand
four hundred and twenty-five dollars. The a
mount due to Banks and Bankers is So, $780,
55, while that due to individual depositors is
S51O918 so. The whole amount of all the lia-
bilities is three hundred and seventy thousand
eight hundred and fifty-one dollars and thirty
five cents, which tallies 6vorably with any of
the Banks Of the State.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09

A MODEL County are at present labor
will compare avorahly with any other in the
State for moral and law abiding citizens. While
many of the counties are largely represented in
the Ohio Penitentiary, and one to the number
Of one hundred and fifty six, Harrison county
has no representative whatever in that insttu-
ton; and while many Of the county jails have
large number of tenants, single individual
only, we believe, is confined in our Jail, and he
so peaceable and trusty, as to be permitted to
leave the Jail to feel the Sheriff chickens.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09

The whole number is 139 The above state
ment shows that October IS the best marrying
month in this locality, If the practice maybe
relied on as authority.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09
OBJ CaOi7 Sentinel,
xednesday:::::::::::::::.::#Febru 0.

Is OtJ-The Know Nothings are going to hold a
State Convention at Cincinnatlon the 22d inst.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09
Democratic and Republican Wan-
agcmcnt of the Canals.

From 1851 to 1856, inclusive, the Democracy
had the control of the canals, and managed their
finances. The following was the result
1851, Net Proceeds S437, ,s9S 05
lo'S ....'.........,..-.. 2Zi,lbG 10
100 '.''''s.''. ..'.s.s. lo9.hJU ~
F5t 5t IT,. ,..~.'...-s.,sI1t;;ssSseeSS u; I; sSe sse O. %
lSOp ..s-r.....-s...-.... l09,Soo Oh
In 1856 the Republicans came into power,
and the net proceeds became many thousand
dollars on the other side Of the eaccount--against
the statement and not for it. The following ta-
be shows the disclvng view ofthe canals, under
Republican management: -
1888, the Deficit was S76,e63 10
1891 - ............ Z. -. 2t,62S AZ
1853 4" ............. IS, ,T3s g.
In one year after the Republicans took hold
ofthe canals they changed revenue of $154,-
900 IN favor of the State to $75, 600 against the
State. How do our taxpayers account Tor this
immense change?--Cin. Esg Hatr
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09

month IN this locality, II the practlce maybe
relied on as authority.
PoETnY.--The following lines written on the
occasion Of visit to an Indian Mound on the
MuSklngum River, several miles below Coshoc-
ton, by young lady of Cadiz we think eXhib
its some poetic genius. The writer is very
young, but has already secured the appreciation
of Grace Greenwood, in this respect being
more fortunate than many older competitors.
The verses are as follows:
40 AN INDIAN MOUND.
Thou relic of the brave, before me!
o hast thou not some mystic lore;
Oh! say canst thou not tell some story
Some mem'ry of the red mans glory
The glory oer1
What say the winds through the tree tops signing
MournfuIiy. sadly, and lone;
Do they tell of the brave in thy bosom lying7
Do they tell of their glory, now fading, dying
Forever gone.
In fancy see the Old Chief as he gazeth
In mute woe DER his nations decay,
The fire Of revenge in his proud bosom blazeth-
But noao lfteth the AK nor the war-whoop
ralseth-
No more Tor aye.
Twas cruel, the hand tt at sought to sever
| Thee from the land thou lovdst--thne own,
| To banisn thee far from its hills forever,
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-09

MARRIAGE Licenses The number Of mar
riage licenses issued in Harrison county during
the past year, as we learn from our Probate
Iudea are as follows:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22

slave trade tendencies of the democratic party.
We had supposed thGt Mester Weed would be too
busy about these times with HE Albany lobby
jobs to attend to niggers in any shape or form;
but it seems that he still has time to hook after
Sambo. We fear, however that the report in
question, of the Naval Committee, when brought
forth, will disappont his expectations. Let him
keep cool until we have the report
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22

ANOTHER GRAND SCHEME OF ANNEXATION.
perceive from the proceedings of Congress yes
terday, that Mr. Farnsworth (republican), of
Illinois, asked leave to offer long preamble
setting forth the Importance of our possessing
all the British American provinces, concluding
with a resolution instructing the Committee on
Foreign Affairs to inquire into the cxpcdiency
Of initiating measures to secure them by honor
able treaty. The resolution was objected to,
perhaps as a slur at the Cuba thirty million
proposition; but what objection can there be to
the annexation of all British North America, If
it can be bought? 1t would soon pay for itself
from the public lands, fisheries, &C., which
would thus be secured, and the Fugitive Slave
law might thus be brought within reach of
some thousands of runaway slaves on the other
side of the Canadian boundary. With the South
ern annexations of Cuba and Mexico, the North
will doubtless insist upon the acquisition of the
Canadas, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, &C.;
and what harm would there be in sounding the
British government in advance? Let Mr.. Farms
worth's proposition have an airing. 1t is too
grand to be treated as joke.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22
TIIIRTY-ETFTH CONGRESS-.
SECOND SESSION.

Scnale.
WAuuNeroN, Jan. Il, 1859.
PAY IN THE NAVY.
Mr.. KING, opp ON. Y, presented memorial from
citizens of New York praying the pay Of
officers u tho Navy.
TIE FOREIGN POSTAL SERVICE.
Mr. SEWARD, opp Of r., introduced Joint rcsoiu-
ton concerning the transportation Of the mails between
New York and Liverpool and between New York and
Bremen and Havre, via soutilamr on. Referred
Mr. WILSON, opp Of Mass, presented petition from
the Society Of the Cincinnati Of Massachusetts, Referred
Tho private calendar then taken up.
Among the general business transacted Mr. Bpier orc
scented memorial from citizens OF Pennsylvania urging
specific duties iron.
MORE LAND GRANTS.
Nj HARLAN, (opp) Of Iowa presented memorial.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22

rates given In another place Coffee firm The pub
lie sale Of Santos drew good company went of with
spirit, and at an advance Of &c. &c. previous
sales The amount sold embraced about 900 bags at
average Of SO. The sales also comprised 900 do St.
Domingo and small lot Of Porto Rico at rates given in
another column. Freight engagements light aud
quotations for most articles TO European ports more
or lees nominal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22

FORNEY ExPERrMENrNG-It appears that the
Chevaler Forney, the other evening, at little
private convention Of disafected democrats in
Philadelphia, proposed the experiment of bring
ing out Mr.. Douglas as an independent Presiden-
tial candidate, without further loss of time, and
without regard to the Charleston Convention. 1t
seems, however, that the motion was coldly re-
ceived by Forney's associates, who preferred the
old plan of adhering to the usages of the party.
This is evidently the policy of Mr.. Douglas him
self; and his cordial support of the Cuba thirty
million proposition indicates that poor Forney is
in danger of being left out in the cold to fight his
own battles against the administration. We
have always advocated the policy Of indepcn-
dent popular Presidential nominations; but For
ncy is hardly the man to initiate the movement.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22

TurRLow WEED ON TIE AFRICAN SLAVE
TRADE.-On the strength of a Washington rumor
that the House Committee on Naval Affairs at
Washington are preparing report, the effect of
which, ifadoptcd, will be the revival of the Afci-
can slave trade, Tbmlow Weed goes off half
cooked into a do!ctul rigmarole on The African