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The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-05-29

DEATH OF GENERAL SToKELy 1T Incomes
our painful duty to announce the deaih Of our
distinguished townsman, General Samuel
Stokely, who died very suddenly, at his resi-
dence this city, yesterday evening ofapoplexy,
in The 66 h year of his age Gen. Stokely was
the son Of Col Thomas Stokely, one OF the
earliest settlers Of Western Pennsylvania, OF
which State he was a native. lie was educa-
ted at Washington College, that S,ate,--was
admitted to the bar, as Attorney and Counsellor
at Law, TO piac ice in the Courts of Penns,va-
ria, 1916 and removed to 0hu in 1917, nee
which time, he has resided in this city. Upon
his removal to Stenh. Iiville he was admit ed to
prac ice law in the Caurts o. This State---and in
his early practice he was the cotemporary of
Charles Hammond, John G. Wright. Benjamin
Tnppan, Philip Doddridge, Col james Collier
and others, with whom he ranked high profess
onally as well as socially. Having the conf.
dence and the esteem OF his fellow citizens, he
was called to positions Of honor and trnst. He
was member Of the Ohio Senate in 1887 and
1888; and repres ented this Congressional Dis
trct IN the Twenty, seventh Congress OF the
United Safes, with distinguished ability. Pos
sessing eminent forensic ability, with kindness
of heart and urhanity OF manner, he was greatly
beloved by his family and highly esteemed by
a large circle OF acquaintances, who mourn his
loss, and will revere his memory Stubenviile
HerYld 49, ---.
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ARRIVAL OF THE ETNA.
Important ProcIamation by ih
English Government. q


Engiish Government. a
Cars RACE, May 2f.-The steamer Etns
with Liverpool dates TO the 18th, passed here
70 day.
In the liverpool market Breadstuffs and Pro.
visions were steady.
LONDON, May l6.-Consals closed at 9Isk@
91Z, for money and SO for account. Bank
rates have advanced TO 8.
The Liverpool Cotton market closed with a
downward tendency.
The British Government had issued . PROF.
donation warning subjects against engaging in
the war in America, and declares the intention
of the Government 10 remain neutral II also
warns British subjects that il they enter the
military service on either side, Join ships Of war,
or transports, or attempt to get recruits, or ct
out vessels for war purposes or for transports,
or break or endeavOr to break any blockade
lawfully and actually established, or carry SOL
diers, dispatches, or material contrnband Of
war for either party they will be liable to all
the penalty and consequences. To do 80 will
be at heir peril, and in no wise will they OBJ.
tain the protection Of their Government
The first steamer from Liverpool to New Or.
leans is advertised for August
The Confederate States Commissioners had
an interview with M. Thouvenal (France) on
the 18th inst. France was about to send a
feet to America to protect Fsench interests. -
The Bourse was higher. Rents 69.
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THE Point OH nor.

Il rom the National lntelligencer, May III
The subioined letter ifom Ex President BU-
cHANAN was received at the office Of the Nation
al Intelligeneer a few days ago A friend OF the
Elk Presidents who happened to read the letter
and who feels much interested in the question
O honor and duty. which the letter incidentally
but very strongly states. and thinking that the
opinion OF one who hasserved the country SO
conspicuously and so long might exert salu
tary influence on the opip ions Q others, asked
and OBJ ained the consent of the distinguished
writer to its publication, and it is published &C
cordingly: 9
5aa WHEATLAND, May 6. 1861,
70 ihe Editors Of the National Intepigqacer:
GENTLEMEN: In the confusioh OF the Times |
have not received your ri weekly numbers 8 .157
and 9, ,158, of April2 and April 80, ! believe
As yours is the only paper Of which preserve
o file, should feel greatly obliged i you would
send me these numbers. y sz g-1 az
Several items in the .Intelligencer have awak
ened my attention to the facility with which
military gentlemen relieve themselves from
their oaths and change their allegiance. A
military oath has ever been held sacred in all
ages and in all countries. Besides the solemn
sanctions of religion, there is superadded tina
highest appeal TO personal honor Each militia
ry officer swears that he will bear true allegi
ance to the United States. and serve them hon
esty and faithfully agsinstlall their enemies and
opposers WHATSOEVER They. do not swear to
suppoFtthe Constitution, OF any State. 'sEduca
ted by the United States, they belong to the
Federal Government ID pecul@rsense. VIII lst
] can imagine why an officer might ~ ign rath-
er than shed the blood of citizens OF his native
Stale in war, yet II sdifficul. to excuse or pal
late The ne ext step. whichis to go over to the
enemy, and make warsupop the time honored
flag Of the country. Major BeauTegard when
he discharged the first gun against Fort Sumter,
lighted fame which i will require a long time
to exsinguish. The people OF the North at
present esenihusiaspically unanimous. They
never were aroused uuiil that shot was fred
often warned Southern gentlemen that this
would be the inevitable result. gt Hs eE
i enjoy good health and as tranquil Q spirit
as the evils impending over my countay will
permit. @s s ; rg a8 .sa@s se
| 9's4@ Your friend very respectfully, s,y q.
sal5 e4p a5 fs l JAN ES BUCHANAN.
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Georgetown. and will repsl any attack BY ior-
ees moving from Harper's Ferry.
A body OF Virgidia cavalry and 40 horses
were captured without bloodshed. -
5000 troops are now on Arlington HEIGHTS,
with battery; another at each end Of Long
Bridge and the chain bridges. and one at Alex
audria.
Our Government has secured for TIE next
three months monopoly Of all arms and can
non from all manufactures in Great Britain,
which are permitted to make arms Tor foreign
States. This will show England that in put
ting down this rebellion there Rill be no half
way work.
The Richmond Examiner says that Gen.
Johnston, comm lnder Of the Utah expedition,
has been ordered to the command Of the Con
tederate forces at Harper's Ferry; also, that
Gen. Bsauregard has been ordered to Norfolk,
and that JEFF. Davis viii be at Richmond on
Monday next
Passengers from Parkersburg confirm the
accounts Of the presence Of Virginia troops ut
Grafton, and re-entorcements at Williamsport.
-Four more cannon were put in position at Point
of Rocks last night. Il
gentleman just from the lower part OF
! Prince eorse's county, Nc, says recruits for
the Confederate army are being carried across
the Potomac. t. f - I.
battery Of the celebrated Whitworth guns,
IL FOUNDERS, with ammunition. and carriages
complete has just arrived in this city as pre-
sent to the Government from patriotic Ameri-
cans abroad Each one OF the guns bears the
following inscription; "From Loyal Americans
in Europe to the U. S. Government 1852
| The Sixty Ninth Regiment captured 300
rebels on the Orange Railroad, near Alexandria
MEoHANIcsvILBE. New York, May 24.-Th
assassination Of Col. Ellsworth has caused in
his native town, the utmost sorrow and indig
nation. tar NE
The father cf Col Ellsworth happened to be
IN the telegraph Office when the intelligence was
received. s $500
All flags in town are at half mast. The sym.
pathy expressed for his parents is UNIVERSAL
The Colonel was their only living son.
New ORLEANS, May 24s--lhc news from
Washii gtOn of the occupation OF Alexandra
has considerably increased the military hush
ssm. ?
The De,ta's Montgomery dispatch say let
ter rem Yancey says re has no doubt Of the
success of his mission
CHAMBERsBURG. PA, May 25.-Beyond a
doubt there are 5000 Con lederate troops post.
ed between Point of Rocks and Williamsport
on the Potomac-amoDg them are 800 Cbero-
kees--apprehensions prevail OF invasion in Cum.
berland Valley, Pennsylvania. Great damage
nigh, be done. rt
ST. LOUIS, May 24-The State troops al
Jefferson City, numbering some 1000, were
ordered 10 dsband yesterday by Gen. Price :
At first they reused, but it is believed they
will quietly disperse and return to their homes
A ten inch howitzer an g. inch mortar 3oC
rounds Of cartridges, ball, shell and canister
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From MONDAYS Daili,s Nav 81

...' r
WAsH1NeroN, May 25. 25.--Western Virginia
is an exception 10 the order Of the P. M. Cen
eral for the stoppage OF the mails in the seced
ed States. Every facility will be afforded for
postal accommodations in this section. -.
There is great deal OF coal on the way from
Cumberland, Md, 10 ,ide-water, the principal
or only difficulty in the way of which rs the re-
fusal Of the rebel troops at Harpers Ferry to
allow it to pass. - 49,, =,
Nothing OF moment took place at Alexandra
las, night. There is no doubt he government
has sent out advance pas ties TO take such mea
sures regal ding the Railroad bridges, &c, as to
impede the advance Of the Con 'ederate troops
Col. Ell>worth's remains were this morning
conveyed to the East Room of the Presidents
House. where they lay in state. .sz4
The Times special says the Government viii
appoint Hon n. p Banks Major General.
The Hera1ds dispatch says seven bridges
were destroyed between Alexan1ria and Lees'
burg aad fifteen miles of track west OF Alexan
! dria ~
Over FIVE Thousand more troops go 40 Virgin.
ia to night. ...... ~ 81. .r..g. /
Capt. Adams, commanding the feet at Pen
saeola, is ordered home. s..sf
| New York. May 25.-A contract has been
made tor eighteen rifed cannon for Gen. Sick.
les brigade.
Col Ellsworth's funeral was an imposing dis
play. The body lay in STATE at the Governors
Room in the CITY Hall. g. es s,sE I
The ship North Carolina, from Havre, for
Norfolk, has arrived he 4 prize to the Mime
! sofa. "a 5 u I'd
The schooner Tropic Bird under British col
ors owned in Richmond, have been captured
and are en- route here. . .. ...,, t
BosToN, Nav 25 The armed steamer South
Carolina sailed last night ior Fort Pckens, tax
| ing crew ot 1877 men,, and also 100 seamon
Tor the feet, to supply the places Of those whose
enlistment has expired She also takes out
several ten inch mortars tifed cannon and 9TH
| er munitions. fs.s.s r.
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Mn,rAnY Books = The Natioaal 1asep;oen,

MILITARY BOOKS. = he Ndtt0fl0g InteHlQef2CeT
publishes the following card. a
Tho Adjutant General il receiving from all
parts Of the country such numerous application
Tor military books. that.as the limited force &C
his command would be wholly inadequate to
reply even 70 tithe ofths letters thus adressed
TO him, be is Obliged to.take this public means
Of informing al who have writtsn'to him o.,
subject that the only works distributed from his
office are works on tactical instruction,
aud that Of these his supply is 50 nearly
EXHAUSTED as to be insufficient even for The
volunteers actually mustired into the service Of
the United States. fg sfFas ss's8
State papers are respectfully asked 10 give
general circulation to this notice. ts es#3S ea
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rFrcm the Cincinnati Commercial, /, Rep

A Question of staff appointment.
1t is thing we'll known, that the officers OF
the staff in the regular army, here as well as
in any other coun ry. are selected from among
the most accomplished military men to be had
In regard to an army Of volunteers, we are OF
The opinion that no less care ought to be taken
in the nomination Of men entirely fit for their
duties. Now, let US ask, il it be true, that Gov,
Dennison got the place OF aid de. canpto Con
.eTal McCielland, with the grade Of a Major for
his Governor Dennson's) SON. lad OF nine
teen, and as It is generally believed, without
military education or experience?
We should think the times III chosen FOR ne.
potism, Et>. Aa
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. ;. lCrMMlesM tn MIsSOWFi. t1-1g9T ,
ST.. LOUIS, May 20.--l'he following will ap.
pear in to morrow mornings papers;, a, 3
WHEREAs, Much excitement and apprehen
sion exists in the public mind on account of the
supposed intentions ofthe Federal Government
toward those persons who disapprove its .ction,
and particularly on account otrnmoIs, ahoat on
the. streets thai large number of,warranis for
the arrest Of disaifec,ed persons had already
been OF would be issued. ~ ass f,s5 =
To allay excitement and quiet apprehension,
/ am authorized by Gen. Harney to state, thai
these rumors are groundless, that the Govern
ment has no purpose Of oppression for opinions
sake, and means only to hold those accountable
who commits overt acts againstitin in disregard
o. their allegience f Jass t. r.
Signedl j. A. BROWNLEE, n.
a $50 I Pres't Police Commissioners.
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SsODSags. Of HA.iii> iaa Seeded Sfs.feS

WASHINGTON, May 81 Post Master Gener
al Blai, PREF ared an lder to day disseminating
the transmission OF United States mails in Vir-
ginia and other seeded States and annulling
all contracts or the same. Tennessee is ex
cepsed rom the operation OF the order for the
reason that the State has not yet formally Sc
seden. Contractors will be Immediately noti
fled OF this decision. The IN ,ils for the South
from Washington were stopped at the Gro sing
place OF the Federal troops and returned 10 the
Post Otice here.
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From Saturdays Dailies, May IS.

WAsHrNeToN, May 24.-At O'Clock this
morning, the Captain Of the Pawnec, demanded
the surrender Of "A ,exandra. a
!. A Major in command of Virginia troops re-
fused. The Captain then said he consequences
would be terrible 10 the village and sll the IN
Ihabitants, and prolonged the time to 8 o'clock.
Government is in possession Of startling in~
formation from Baltimore, thai certain promis'
nert pretended Unien men, who in presence
ofU. S.ssTroops, have loudly professsd devotion
to the Union, are secretly working for secssson.a
Their names and accurate Information about
them and their plans are in the hands Of the
administration. 1879 afa~ =
Fen thousand troops have crossed the Poto.
mac and are now In Virginia. y @7Y sft ~
The New York 7th Regiment are holding
Arlington heights, and the 10th throwing up
breastworks there. - SFaf -
sherman's light artillery and the District
militia command the Maryland shore above
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4 ABscoNpINGs BANK CASHIER. Charles Peck,
ir., Cashier Of the franklin Bank, Portage coun-
ty, Ohio, has absconded, having become so deep
ly involved though fast living and wild sp Gu
lations, that he could not think Of facing his
craditnrs M h. I. =. -
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ginia Regiment, aud reviewed the troops this
afternoon, when they were addressed by Hon.
John S. Carlisle.
ST. JosEPH, Mo-, May 22.-This afternoon
an excited crowd tore down the stars and
stripes from the PostOffice building and hOisted
the State flag The latter, however was soon
afterwards taken down by order Of the leader
Of the party. The crowd then proceeded to
Turner's Hall, and ordered the flag there flying
TO be taken dewn, which was complied with
No acts OF violence were committed, though
threats were made against the Postmaster.
LsAvENwoRrH, Mey 22.-InteIligence from
various sources show that number OF Union
lists have been driven from the Border Counties
Of Missouri, who have taken refuge in South
Eastern Kansas. Three Regiments of u. s.
volunteers are being formed in this city and
Lawrence.
Npw YoRx, May 22.--seyersl boxes, con-
tanning paper and baggage, belonging to Gen.
Lee, was seized to day, en-route via. this city
from Texas to Virginia. -.-....
A quantity OF contraband goods. shipped by
New Haven Arms Co. to Baltimore, were sci.
sed to day. L.Ha
BALTIMORE, May 22,--Occasional shots re
ported to have been heard in the blockading
feet. The Monticello Is said to have received a
shot CT two in her hull from batteries at Sc
Sall's Point.
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7AE ARMY OArH.--The following is the o. b
which all vplun eers and regulars mustered in o
the service of the Uni ed States are required 10
AXE before their final enrolment o service
81 do solemnly that will bear true allegiance
to the United States of America; that | will
serve them honestly aud faithfully against all
enemies OF opposers whatsoever; thatI will obty
the orders Of the Presidnt o the United States
and ofthe other officers appo nted over me, &C
cord ng to the rules OF the army OF the United
States; 20 help me God.'' ,r I'm .s.
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Party Madness in Phiiahelpi,ia.
The Philadelphia North American (Rep

WV J
says: s-sf a.H -a .ees-..- +.
Before the fifteenth instant, at the pre- sent
RI te of accumulation; the number OF aspirants
for custom house ber,hs will not be less than
eight thousand. -t.. rs -.r .ts,-
Tell the Colector.to order the whole 600
to 'she FIR ntiers." The Frontiers is the place
for office seekers now, front ranks Hmore or
fer tbeirservces than are needed, they can ex
change muskets with the Wings and Demo-
Gratis there, and let them c9me home.
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SAVE THE PIECES! ''~
EC0ON0MY! q " A. ~ a,DISPATCH
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As accidents will happen. even In we'll reguIa.
Ted families, il IS very desirable to- hsve some
cheap aud conyient way for repairing Furniture,
Toys Crockerys Sc. sasgsf a.. ag7. .g
SPALDING'S PREPARED GLUE
meets all such mergencies, and no household can,
afford to bo without It. 1t is alw avs ready. and
fpto tho sticking point ' !, sss,
asa@ "UoEFUL IN Ey ERY HOuSEn
b - A Brush accomp anies each Bottle.
Price, 25 cents -ps Address
HENRY q. SPALDING,
0asars v1y No. 46 CEDAR Street, New York.
~ CAUTION. Z. - ~ (:
AS certain unprinciped persons are nttesspsinR
OF palm on on the unsuspectng public, limitations (
no my PREPARED GLUE, | would caution ali
persons 70 examine before purchasing, and eco
that the tdiI name, $50 vi - E
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u 0sTThe importation Of Dry Goods, to New
York has fallen off more than one-haH. II a
mounts 10 ftieen millions for the last 4fou
iinonshs againststhiay-six millions for the SAM
f,eYiod last year. HI ysss 3 ,t d v M. : :
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3 AKansas editor congratulates the people
Of that State on the fact, that there will be no
danger Of Starvation there again until another
election for United States Senator comes round!
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OT-some wretch has proposed. asa great
peace measure, that all the lawyersin the coun-
try go off 10 the wars, '@sA
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LETTER TO BRiG. GEN. BArss.--rhe follow.
ing letter was sent on Saturday 10 Gen Bates,
vs. ho is in command Al Camp enniSon:
rup Su,. 1,p nr nurn \
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,

COLUMBUS May rs, 1867
DEAR SIR:--The terms OF enlistment, under
second call Of the President for Volunteers, are
for three years II the war SO long continues
Therefore, should peace be sooner declared
honrable discharge viii be given,
The Volunteers will be receiy> d by Compan-
les, but respect will be paid 70 regmcntal or
ganization when all the Companies ofa Regi
ment are presented %
You will obige me by communicating the
Camp Dennison.
.'.. Very Respectfully,
W. DENNlSON.
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BfvtsI,Y. Mss Dec. n, ,sso,

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II C. SPALDNa. e a. #%s F @'7
wish tor some circulars or large show bills, TO
bring your Ct phtc Pills more particularly before
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tine ofmy customers, who ia subject to severe
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which | sent har.y ra
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w. b. WILKES.
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SrRUcE CREEK HuaTINGpos Co.. Pa,
January Is, 1861. j.
II, C. srALpiNe. 'sf.g.-l u ....sz,ss
SIR: -
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x JNU. B SlMONS.
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yrslLAsrI, Nick, Jan. II. 1861.

.g YrsiEANrl, Mich, Jan. IL. 1851
Nix SPALpIsG W &
Sir:
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a From the Examiner, Norfolk, Va. X 4,
They have been Il sted in more than o thousand
cases, with entiFe scccess. sa 4H}ssss,s .e
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From the Examiner. Norfolk, Va
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BELLE VERNON. Ono, Jan; IS, 1861.
HENRY c. SPALBING, Esq a&2 aG6GS#&& +
Please find enclosed twenty five cents, for which
SEMI me another box OF your ;ephslic Pills. they
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To BnIe. GEN Bates.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-12-18

NoRTHERS ITEMs.-Cotton was selling in New
York at last accounts at 373 cents per pound The
supply from Port Royal must be small
A panic in Wall street. occasoned by the rumor
that Mcclellan had had handed in his resignation
because the Admnstion refused to abandon its DO
itIon feature of the war, caused rise in bills Of
exchange and decline of stocks.
The Northern papers persist in the assertion that
the Mason and Slidell matter will not disturb the
relations of the Federal Government with Great
Britain.
The abolition presses of the North are pressing
Mcclellan to advance.
Messrs. Mason and Sidell have published report
in the New York Herald, protesting against their
seizure. They have been we'll treated so far, by
the Yankees.
The present expenditures of the Lincoln Govern.
ment are said to amount to two millions of dollars
daily. The public debt in 1868 is estimated at
about one thousand millions of dollars.
Garrett Davis, of Kentucky, has been elected U.
s. Senator in place of Hon j. c. Breckenridge
The abolition of slavery in the District of Column
ba is strongly mooted, and 1t is expected that the
Federal Congress will take up the subject.
The Federal army is variously estimated at from
to 100000 men.
Sherman, of Ohio, has moved for an investigation
of the Bull Run affair. He thinks the whole con-
duct of the waY shonld be investigated