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The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-12-25
The Strength of the Republican
Press.

The Milwaukee Daily News has a
very just appreciation of Republican
tactics, and in a notice of them states
facts that have struck every one forci-
bly, who has been in the habit of peru
sing the Republican press. 1t says:
The strength Of the Republican press
lies in their magnificent ability in the bust.
ness OF personal abuse. A Democrat Of en-.
terprise and talent, in their estimation, is at
once pickpocket and thief; an ignoramus,
a jockey, drunkard and every thing else
disgusting mean and objectionable. Wit
ness the vtuperation which has been heaped
became Mayor ofNew York! Had he been
an angel ipcarnate his holy person would
now be imperv,ous to mortal vision, through
the mire and filth spouted upon him by the
Republican press. On the contrary, Cpd, Ike
the immortal Opdy yke-Opdyke the Abol-
tionist-Opdyke the eested-is a saint, all
saint; sweet, pure, sublime and savory.--
Wood, the Democrat. is a devil with cloven
feet-Opdyke the Aboltionist, is an angel,
with pearly white wings, thing Of trans.
lucent moral beauty and luster! We but
paraphrase the Republican press.
1--WE have no special partialality for Mayor
Wood We don't think him good estray
Yet he is hard working, clear headed bust
ness man; has made the bes: Mayor New
York has had for many years, and is as de-
voted to the Union and the Constitution as
any OF his ncighbors. Not one in a hund red
OF the Abolitionsts could tell, if they tried
week. why they howl about him SO vic
iousiy, excep. that he processes to belong
to the Democratic party. Yet, are they not
aware that he is the confident, the counsellor
the friend of their olden idol-Thurlow
Weed?"
Their mendacity of assertion, that,
by its very monstrosity and extrava-
gance, will secure hearing before the
public, has been great weapon, that
has destroyed the character of the pu-
rest Democrats in the estimation of a
large portion of the community, who
could not believe that editors could be
SO depraved as to insert atrocious Ca
lumnies in order to secure. a wicked
partisan end. AS general rule, it is
safe to say that the Democratic politi-
clans who are the most violently abused
by the Republican press, are the best
patriots and most excellent men. Such
has been the experience of the past
No one can equal the Republican edi-
tors in the use of strong adjectives, Ell
ther of praise or denunciation. Their
friends arc all Angels--their enemies
Devils Eng.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-12-25
IN the Abolition Camp.

=
Commenting upon the case of Cor
don, the Abolitionist, whowas convicted
at the late term of the United States
District Court at Cleveland, for inter-
fering and rescuing slaves from Mar
shal Sifford, at Iberia, the Ashtabula
Sentinel, the organ Of the simon pure
Republicans Of Ohio, says:
He (Gordon) KEEP. out Of tho way until
alter Lincoln's election, supposing that no
prosecution would be attempted in the nnids,
Of our death struggle with slavery. But We
had in the Republican ranks Marshal mean
enough TO do the dirty work Of Judge Vii,
son, ami District Attorney who had Alright
to enter nolk and dismiss the case ct any
time, was ready 10 do this dirtiest Of all Jobs.
Mr.. Gordon was accordingly brought TO tri.
al found guilty Of violating o. statute that
would disgrace ITSELF and sentenced to suffer
the full vengeance oil the Internal power, into
whose hands he had fallen. 4s 4e
On this case we make no moro comments.
Language is q failure in expressing Just idea
oil 1t. From the Judge. no more was expee
ted. He was infamous already by the 0ber-
lin case. But ior Robert +, Paine. The Dis
trict Attorney. we have record to make ~
He was one D loud mouthed anti-slayery
man; and has enjoyed tho confidence 81 such
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-12-25

A careful reading Of the proceedings Of
Congress up to this time would create the
impression that this was q special session,
called for the purpose OF considering matters
exclusively appertaing to the ''colored folks."
| The interest of the white man appears to
have sunk into insignificance. Every Abol
zionist is loaded to the muzzle with negro
resolutions. Henry Wilson wants them all
let out Of Jail. We shall soon expect to see
proposition that no negro shall be punished
by imprisonment. Columbus Statesman.
If Congress was composed entirely
of negroes their Legislation could not
be more for the race than it is now. No
proposition is received with any favor
unless it proposes to do something for
the black. A foreign stranger would
suppose from the deliberations of Con-
gress that the whites had no questions
of their own for delibcration or discus
sion. The members had hardly taken
thcirseats before dozen ofthem sprung
up and pulled out a batch of resolutions
relating to some negro grievance or dis
ability, or directly proposing negro C.
Emancipation. The more violent the
proposition for the ncgro-thc more ex-
travagant and absurd--the greater the
favor of it's reception. Congress seems
actually to it;He become stark mad, and
the performances which have been en-
acted there in the shape of resolutions
and propositions have excited the aston
ishmcnt and Indignation of the country.
The .members-the practical, useful
membcrs-who wish to do something
for the country, cannot get word in
its behalf. Unless there is some i'm
provcment or reform soon the Congress
will be voted political nuisance of the
worst charactcr-an intolerable afflic-
ton upon the patriotism and good
sense Of the country.
After all, the negres are but five mil
lions to the whites twenty-five millions,
and we insist that the former shall not
monopolize the whole attention of the
National Legislature. If Congress
would try half as hard to restore the
Union as it does to free the negro, it
would undoubtedly accomplish the task.
- Enc.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-12-25

Bank of England on government secu-
rites is limited to ETA, 900, 900 or $70,-
900, 200, and all further issues are to
be founded on deposits of coin or bull
lion. Perhaps Secretary Chase antici-
pates what seems highly probable, that
the National Debt win soon swell to so
large an amount that government secu-
rites will form a basis, at least broad
enough, if not safe enough, for the
whole paper circulation of the country.
The recommendation of Secretary
Chase, if followed out. will be close
imitation of England in the creation of
a National Bank and the funding of a
National Debt at the same time. His
is to create United States
Bank, to be, like the Bank of England,
subordinate and auxiliary to the Ma
tional Debt. This debt is to be funded
in the shape of bonds and other securi-
ties on which promises to pay are to
be issued by the authority Of the Gov
ernment, which will be merely and sim>
ply certificates of its Indebtedness
These certificates will be held, in grea-
ter or less amount, by nearly every in
dividual in the country, and will not all
be taken up and redeemed for genera
tons to come, perhaps never. Thus,
The foundation will be easily and Sc
,urely based for permanent National
Debt, and permanent National Bank,
controlling both the currency and the
business of the country Ohio States,
nan.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-12-25

The Cincinnati Enquirer says it is
very evidont that the radical Republi>
cans are on the turn of the wheel going
down. They are receiving the cold
shoulders in quarters We least expected.
The Ohio State Journal, Indianapolis
Journal and other leading Administra-
ton organs have come out pointedly
against the proposed plan of liberating
the slaves. Old Abe also has set his
foot down against the Abolition schemes.
Mcclellan took decided stand against
both Fremont's proclamation and Cam
eron's report, giving the President to
understand that if their policy was
made that of the Administration, he
would retire from the Army. That is
what Thad. Stevens and other Aboli-
ton Congressman call controlling the
Executive and Legislative departments
Of the Government. A great effort
will now be made to get rid Of McClel-
Ian. Already the Abolition hounds
are yelping on his track; but the Pres.
ident has promised to stand by him. -
The Radioalsin Congress win find them
selves foilad. They will not be able,
We think, to carry through any meas
ure not conservative on the slave qucs-
ton. The whole country will rejoice
at the prospect Of thewaning influence
| and power Of the Abolitienists, NJ,
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-12-25
The Secret Feelings of the AbOIi-
tiOnists. ...

A letter appears in last week Wes-
tern Christian (Methodist) Advocate
from Rev. B. F. Crary, who writes
from st. Paul, Mimi, in which is dis
closed the amount Of patriotism that
controls the Abolitionists in supporting
the Government in prosecuting the war.
He says: "We would not send one SOL
dier to this war, nor contribute one
cent, nor utter one prayer in its behalf
for the sake of restoring the States as
they were under the consun mately-vil-
lainous Administrations of the last eight
years. We believe that such resto-
ration would be an infinitely greater
curse than separation. The Admins
trations of the past eight years, what
ever the reverend gentleman's opinions
may be of them, were under the Old
Constitution and Union--the Constitu-
tion and Union made by the Fathers of
the Republic. Rev. Mr.. Crary thinks
separation is preferable to returning to
the Old Constitution and Union. The
Union as it was and the Constitution
as it was, with slavery protected as it
was by both, he wants no more. They
would, in his estimation, be ga greater
curse than separation" Such is really
the feeling of the Radical Republicans
every where. They would not send a
soldier to this war, nor contribute one
cent, nor utter one prayer for the resto-
ration of the Constitution and Union
with slavery as they were. Such is the
extent Of Abolition patriotism! The
liberation of the slave is, with them,
above the preservation of the Constitu-
ton and the Union.- Eng.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-12-25
How ScWOrd Modified the PFeSi-
deut's Message and the sPresi-
dent Modified CalmerOM's Re.
thArf
Wash. Cor. Philade!phia lnauirer.l

Wash. Cor, Philadelphia lnquirer.l
Last Thursday, General Cameron compile.
ed his report and sent it 70 the printers with
out submitting it to any one. On Sunday
last it was completed. and proofs fell into the
hands Of Gov. Seward. lie became very
much alarmed, and on Monday morning a
Cabinet council was called and the Presd snts
Message, which had been completed Sunday
night, was also brought up.
After lengthy discussion it was conclu-
ded to keep the Message back until Tuesday,
and further consider the question. At an
other meeting on Monday night, Mr. Sew
ard secured an Interpolation of his ideas in
the Presidents Messag, pe,Jatim, and the
Presidents matter was cut out. Arranged in
this way 1t was sent in to Congress on Tues
day.
In the meantime General Cameron was
asked to change or moderate his report. He
refused, and up to ii o'clock p. M, Tues
day, it was thought to be inevitable that Ell
ther General Cameron or Governor Seward
must leave the Cabinet, and an entire recast
be made
The President finally settled it by going
to General Cameron and insisting upon his
confining his report to statement of the
past, and not dictate to Congress what they
should do.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-12-25
CADz OHIO WEDNESDAY DECEMBER s5 1861.

men. He could have left Mr.. Gordon off,
perfectly free, but he has prosecuted him to
the extent Of the law. We will not dis
grace Judas Iscarriot by comparison; for
be was pressed By fear and temptation. But
Bob Paine betrays the right for nothing, and
from the love OF the toul and loathsome SER
vice, crowns himself with an inamy that
will distinguish him in the regions OF the
damned.
This is the ring of the true Republi-
Gun metal. 1t is the same kind of talk
usedby Abolitionists against Democrats
for discharging their official duties.-
Such papers as the Sentinel are clamor-
Gus for the prosecution of the war, ''for
the maintenance ofthe Constitution and
the ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAWS" and
yet denounces every officer in the North
for enforcing the laws, particularly
where an Abolitionist or a negro is the
sufferer. What hypocricy!-[States-
man.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-12-25

Not long since, one of the riders be-
longing TO the 9th Rhode Island Bat,
terry, son OF old Neptune, got upseat-
ed from his horse. The commanding
officer came up to him and asked him
of he did not know how to ride. He
unhesitatingly replied "Nn." "What
did you then enlist for?" asked the
Captain. To which the sailor promyt-
ly replied, To shoot did seccssionists
and not TO break colts The reply SO
amused the officer, that be rode of
smiling.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-12-25

BsAA reporter at Washington has
learned that Col. Segan, who is said to
have been elected amember of Congress
by the refugees at Old Point "is a con-
ditional Union man," that is, if Gov
ernment attack slavery, he will not sup
port war measures. Whereupon the re-
porter says: COLLECTIONS will be made to
his taking seat in Congress depend
ing upon his political views, as new
thing under the sum-"
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-12-25

GTThe Massachusetts Senator, Summer,
we see is sharply censuring in the Senate,
Gen. Halleck's Military Administration in
Missouri. because che severely let's slavey
alone" we suppose.
If the Massachusetts, Senator would but
raise regiment, as his ex-colleagues at the
South have done, or enlist himself as SOL
dier, he would have better right to criti-
else q General in the field. Carpet Knights
should keep silent in these times. Bull Run
campaigning ought to have finished off the
Military ambition Of the Home Guard Sena-
tors.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-12-25

the excitement was in,ense ami beyond de-
Scription. BreadstuffS were hyorably offered
and all descriptions very firm, and many lots
OF cotton were withdrawn from the market.
Saltpetre advanced from III to 15c per h.,
and lew holders would name any price,
Birthstone kept out Of the market. Chemi-
Gals advanced. Bicarbonate OF soda went up
1c. Coffee and tea all withdrawn from the
market, and only offered at enormous prices.
Sugar offered sparingly. Sterling exchange
advanced to 40 per cent.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16--The money al
ticle OF the Bulletin says the foreign news
caused feverish and exsitod stock market
to-day. with downward tendency, parIicu-
larly in finances.
TORONTO, Dec. 16.--The English news
causes intense excitement, and the action Of
the home government is strongly approved.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 16.-The effect of the
English news in Baltimore has beeu to call
forth warm sympathy Of the position of the
President while the rebels are rejoicing at
the prospect Of the aid Of England to over
throw the Union. Nearly all the Irish in
Baltimore have been secessonists, but they
are now rallying for the Union against Eng
land.
MILWAUKEE,, Dec. l6.-There seems but
one feeling here as regards the English news,
that is, that the Administration, fright, will
maintain the position taken, with firmness,
let issues be what they may. No one fright.
ened but wheat buyers.
CHICAGO, Dec. 16.-Tte news from Eng.
land by the Europa creates profound sensa.
ton in political circles 1t is not credited
that her Majesty's Government is determin-
ed to demand the release of the rebel ennis
saries, Mason and Slidell. II, however, such
be the case, the feeling seems to be that tbs
Government shall be sustained in its efforts
to maintain the nations honor and national
integrity. The Tribune and Times will sug.
gest the propriety Of submitting the question
to the arbitration OF some impartial neutral
power.
PIrTsBURG, Dec. 16.-The English news
is received here with general astonishment
and profound Indignation at the tone of the
English press and the alleged policy of the
British Government-that the honor Of our
country must be maintained, and no conces.
sions made to English buster
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.--The President
has received no official information from
England relative to the Mason and Slidell
affair. The Cabinet has been in session sev-
eral hours to-day, during which our difficulty
with England was discussed with great calm.
ness and firmness. Whatever the demands
from England may be (and the English news.
paper bluster is not taken as any true indi.
cation OF the intention Of that Government)
our Government has resolved that Mason
and Sliaell shall never be given up. This
may be relied upon as a fixed TACT. The i'm
preston is that England would make de-
mand for the release OF the rebels seized, but
that lengthy correspondence would settle
the matter without war.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-12-25

FAILURES AND SUSPENSIONS Dos
ton Commercial Bulletins list oi business
changes in the United States gives five iail-
ures and suspensions in Boston. eight in
New York, four in Pbiladelphia, two in Ball
timore, and thirteen in other pIaces--a total
OF thirtY.two for the past week.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-12-25

SAD MISUNDERSTANDING one month
five children Of Mathew Cunningham, Of
Jefferson township, Butler county, Pa, died
ofdiptberia. This concluded the whole fam
lily oil children.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-12-25

or Hon. Sam. Pickens, state Senator OF
East Tennessee, is in prison at Knoxville Tor
refusing allegiance to the confederate flag.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-12-25

Since tho erection Of the first Metho.
dist church in America in 1890, 14,0O0 have
been erected--an average of three week.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-12-25

WHAT bites sharper without teeth
than with them? Scissors.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-01

Pursuant 10 notice, number OF citizens
assembled at Tenn Glars Hail On Friday even
ing Dec. 25sh, 1860, and organized the heo-
kuk branch of the Legislature ty calling
Vim. +. Thompson 10 the Chair, semporari-
II, and appointing j. w. Deiaplain, secro-
tary.
Dir. McCrary made ~ suggestions in
relation to tie objects II the meeting.
Mr.. Duke moved the meeting proceed to
the election Of Governor, and other officers.
Resulted in the choice OF ii. IL. belding, for
Governor 6e9. W. MsCrsry, Speaker; J.
". Deiaplaiu, Clerk, and Mat. Archer, Ser.
Ecant-at arms.
MeCrary, Duke and Martin were appoint
cd On Credentials, ku.ss, aud appointments.
De!eplain, Taylor and Blair we're appoint
ed committee u inform the Governor u
his elsction, aud that This Icuse was nov
rcses to reeeiseAay communication be nigh,
desire 10 prssent.
The Clerk was instructed to furnish the
Daily papers u the city with a synopsis oil
the proc sedines OF this body.
The House adjourned to meet at this Hall
next Thursday evening, at O'Clock.
j. W. DxLAPLAis, Clerk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-01

AGMPlA g q d = Auction ana unmr
-. mission Merchant, Ne Estes House.
kegular Auction Sales a Tuesday, Ihurssay
and Saturday mornings; alsO t&sry evening. lUr.
niture sales every Saturday mOfning.
~ Particular attention xiVeGtO sales in FAC
country. aL2fi
TUSI received from the AmSsiran Giock Go.
u large lot IT 30rhour and ~ clocks, Assol ted
STYLES. at No. d EsLss House.
Septl2d p. r. HUMPHREY.
\ ID ECEIvED &his cny, ~ .e0nsignment, Z eases Il
No. Rstes House,. fScptI2
lust received from lhs1 4 sf0rsTs large lvt
Of Hoop Ski,ts; also, large consignment Of
Hosiery, - NJ. 6sEstes House.
Septl3d
usr sseeivsd Pocket Cutlsry q every sArisfy
y and QuAiitys and = large assoFtnenA - Tahls
Gallery. - tot RiatsA Table - - 0leens.
= NJ $3.50 1esss. uaD1t313
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-01
special NOTICES.
Large shspns e n -.

lEfom the st. Louis Democrat.1
liz il astonishing Zee the large quantities Of
McLean's strengthening Cordial that arc shipped
sa1. ~ Hf-titfe Was frat Intro
dueed, aud new, juiging frcm its id sale, i. is
known ard appreciated over tho whole Western
country.
livery drugrist, dry goods or grocery mtrciisnt
visiting cur CRY should be sure to obtain sup ily
Of this Cordial. II is just the thing reqmir,d to
stfer hen III invigoratc those who arc weak and
deb litated.
see advertisement, in another coluiGn.
BE. Ii las =.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-01

Vet lib respectfully Inform the citizens ef keo-
III kuk that I have opened = tailoring Establish
meus on Main 81, berw ser 18th and 9th, within
door OF Clark's Leather store, where mn ready to
do anything ia my line with nyatncss aud dispatch.
j have scared the services Of my old partner, j.
McEvitt Late Of New York City, where he has been
cult ~ in one IL the fashionable establishments of
that city, 70 that any one uihing the style will
please .iye me a cal.
Youths and boys Clothing cut In the latest New
York style, 40 navea fall Get Ok Patterns from
the East. JOHN FNAAkk,
dac2Od3m
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-01
IA ciSAAsI, EAaiLtor COUNTY, !
STAJK ~ Uufa.

STATE ~ ONO.
Before ma, the lbs rb5r, Justice or the peace
in AID = sad oaaniy, personally camo John Lee,
wao. bshg duly de- osst and saith thu, b had
been sni ring win Chronic n,arrsna for The past
% year, and had consult Il. and received pr sfris-
ti9ns his case from III he prttcp4l Ikysigiais in
phil4dl Lsa and e.Aa.s.aai hat all 10 no t..c, Oh
he had received ne relief last be was feduced
T. snere skeleton, without even tn hope Il user
finding rsiief haiHy the advice Of friend la was
Induced 10 try Aestetters Celebrated stomach Bit
tiers, and 10 his utter surprise found relief from the
frst trial; and in less than two moni h found him
self perfectly cured Of his complaint and daily
recovering bis strength of body, and increasing
flesh; and cheeriully gives this certificate in the
hope that others afflicted like himself may b. ben
Fitted. JOHN LEE.
sworn and subscribed to before me. August 2ist,
1880. 4. il. nANrELMAN,
Justice OF The lesce,
No. Al Western street, Cincnnati, q.
For sale by druggists and dealers generally cv-
erywhcre.
Sold " P.GIBposs, A. J. WiLkiHsox ,BARrLErf
KAYE 4 Co., and j. i. WILKINSON.
Dec. 81, '6o-dAw
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-01

THE REBEL CosvKsrIos.-As the session
on the Goth, letter from Mr.. Colcock, the
Collector Of ths port OF Charleston, was
read, stating that oil the officers Of the Gus
and that he commenced receiving duties and
transacting other business. Tn, Conven-
ton debated whether duties should be ccl-
lccted in specie.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-01

ST. louis Market.
ST.. Louis, Dec "a.
Scarcely any thing done in market. No quota
tons for fonr, wheat. oats groceries. River
Or knt wn 10 be 50 lsw and commerce entirely cut
of ,--no receipts for a week. Corn was quot d at
&c to ~; WLisky LIS to l5l currency. Hay, prime
timothy - Hogs 81 to &c.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-01

gTTho thermometer stood at degrees
below ger 0 on Sunday morning, and at yes
terday morning theriver was full Of running
ice, and we heard it was gorged below War
eRw