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The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-03-05
Commodore Foote.

A Cairo correspondent of St. Louis
paper tells the following story of Com.
Foote, of our Western fotilla. 1t ap-
pearsthat the gallant Comodore can off
ciate in the church as well as in his fleet,
and cxhort Christians as well as he can
strike terror into the hearts of the
rebels:
"To-day Commodore Foote attended
the Presbyterian church. A large con-
gregation was in attendance, but the
preacher did not make his appearan ce.
A general impatience beginning to man.
ifest itself, the Comodore sought the
elder of the church, and urged him to
perform the services. The elder re-
tusing, the Commodore, on the iu pulse
of the moment, took the pulpit, read a
chapter in the Bible, prayed, and de-
livered short discourse from the text,
Let not your hearts be troubled, Ye
believe in God-believe also in U.S.
The congregation was delighted. On
coming down from the pulpit, the min.
mister, who had arrived just after the
prayer, approached and rendered his
thanks, but the Comodore rebuked him
for his hardness Of duty,and reproached
him for his neglect to take the pulpit
Immediately on his arrival. This incl
dent is illustrative of the Commodore's
energetic, earnest character and sincere
piety-
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-03-05
Important Decision by the Su-
ureme Court.

OeCISlOu Dy thC 0a-
preme Court.
The iollowing decision by the Supreme
Court the difficulty in the way oI
legislating FOR the reduction Of fees Of incum.
bent county officers, viz:
No. l13. John g. Thompson, Treasurer oI
Fnnklin County. Relator, vs.. John Phil.
lips, Auditor of said County.
The Relator Is Treasurer OF Fanklin conn.
ty. His term OF Office commenced on the
first Monday oil September, 1860, and will
continue to the first Monday of September
1862. 2 S. g. q. -1479., sec. xy. lie Is ma.
king the semi. annual settlement with the de.
fendant, who is Auditor of the county, re-
quired by the statute. 2 S.& G. 1877, sec
viii. Upon this settlement it is the duty oi
the Auditor to allow him the compensation
to which he is entitled by law for his services
as Treasurer. Sec. viii supra. The Auditor
offers TO allow him the compensatin prescrib.
ed by the act of April 0, 1861 (5S .. L, 1l0);
and, under Instruction from the State Auditor,
refuses to allow him any more-the sole
ground of this refusal being that, 10 the opin-
ion Of the Auditor, his compensation is gov
erned by that act. The Relator insists that
be is entitled to the compensation prescribed
by the laws in free on the first Monday OF
September, 1860, when his term Of office
commenced (about S400 more than that offer.
ed by the Auditor). and he prays fol Fer-
emptory mamdamus to compel the defendant
to allow him that compensation. r.-.
By THE COURT.
Z The Relator to show that be is not affect
ed by the act Of April 8. 1861, relies on the
following section of the Constitution.
"The General Assembly, in cases not pro-
vided for In the Constitution, shali fix the
term Of office, and the compensation of all Of
ficers; but no change therein shall affect the
salary OF any officer during his existing term,
unless the Office be abolished" Sec. 20,
Art. 2.
1t is mani est from the change OF express
sion in the two clauses OF the section. that
the word salary was not used in a general
sense embracing any compe nsation fixed for
an officer, but in its limited sense, of an an
nual or periodical payment for services-a
payment dependent on the time, and not on
the amount of the service rendered Where
the compensation, as in this case, is to be as
certained by per centage on the amount OF
money received and dsbursed, we think it is
not salary within the meaning oi the sec
tion Of the Constitution,
Peremptory Mandamus refused.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-03-05
GeueraI Mcclellan.

The Cincinnati Commercial, in no.
ticing the assertion of the New York
Tribune that General Nc Clellan was a
Breckenridge Democrat, says that "this
is one of the mnumerable falsi6cations
perpetrated with malicious intent by
the Tribune school of Journalists and
politicians" The Commercial adds
that General Mcclellan was not an
active politician, but was supporter
of Douglas"
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-03-05

BSA- Murfreesboro', where the tele-
graph informs us the rebels have been
surrounded by Gen. Buell., is the cap
ital of Rutherford county, Tenn. 1t
is handsome post-village situated in
beautiful plain, and surrounded by a
healthful and fertile country. 1t was
the capitol of Tennessee from 1917 to
1927, when the State House was con-
sun ed by fire.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-03-05
Philadelphia Cattle Market, Feb

The receipts Of Bcel Cattle are larger than
usual this week, reaching about ! 800 head.
The market continues dull, and prices SOC "A
100 lbs lower than last quoted.
About 100 Cows arrived, and sold at the
Avenue Drove Yard, at from $18 to $36 ~
head, as to quality.
The arrivals and sales of Sheep reached
about 1900 head this week, selling at from
41169c to &c u fb, as to condition.
800 Hogs sold at the Avenue Drove Yard,
at from $5 25 to So "a 100 lbs. net.
The arrivals OF fat Hogs at III. q. Imhoff's
Union Hog Yard reached 3O24 head, selling
at from $5 % TO So v 100 ibs net accord
to quality.--P Press,
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-03-05

IGNoRED.-The Southern Commits
sioners have been denied any space in
the Worlds Fair at London, on the
ground that an allotment of place to
them might be construed into an i'm
piled recognition of the Southern Con-
faderann
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-03-05

WHILE o. JENNINGS WIsE lay on ls
his death bed, suffering from his wound, ,5Sl
but not suspecting its danger, lifting
himself partially on one elbow, hesturn-
ed his face toward the Federal surgeon I'll
in charge and said--"When 4 am su-i, vi
fficiently recovered, do you not think 4,
i will be allowed TO 60 home, on my
parol Of fhonor?" The Doctor quite will
ling to gatify him, replied atlhe had
no doubt but that the General would 4
allow him every reasonable gratifca.
ton. Before many hours had elapsed, v
however, bis parol was granted from 4 al
higher than earthly source. - rp7tesssaS M
tI,ttei2i1cuccr. .aAol
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-03-05
An Irnp0rtant Decision.

1t will be seen by reference to the
Supreme Court Decision which is Civ,
en- in to-day's Sentinel, that the COM
pensation of public officer may be
constitutionally reduced by law when
made up of fees. This decision will
affect great many officers throughout
the State
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-03-05
Hafper's Ferry Occupied by Gen
kSAnkS.

Gen. Banks took possession of Har-
per's Ferry on last Wednesday, with
out opposition. He has also pushed
forward in force and now occupies
Charlestown. This is important as in
dicating an advance upon the rebel
lines in Southeastern Virginia.
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Gen. Curtis i'm Possession OF La X
.8sNs fayetteville. Ark. . .a.s

ST, LOUIS, Feb. 27.--- The following dis \
patch was sent from headquarters to- day;
General Curtis has taken possession OF La
fayetteville Ark, capturing number ofpris.
oners, stores, baggage, etc. The enemy I
burned part Of the town before leaving. They g
have crossed Boston Mountains IN great cen- !.
fusion. We are now in possession ofali their
stroDgholds. if Y "3 N'n9'
Forty-two officers and men OF the 9Th
Missouri cavalry we're poisoned at Mudtown,ii i
by eating poisoned food, which the rebels n
had left behind them. The gallant Captain I,
Dofert died, and Lient- Col. Van Derich and
Capt. Schman have suffered much, but are
recovering The indignation Of our soldiers
y very great, but they have been restrained &
from retaliating upon the prisoners Of war.
(Signed) H, w. HALLECK, Nv
ID Major General.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-03-05
New York Cattle Market.

New YoRK, Feb. 26.-The current prices
for the week at all the markets are as follows:
Beef Cattle, LIST quality. $9@$10; Ordinary,
SO 50@$9; Common, 81 50@SS 20; Inis.
rios, $6@$7; Sheep and Lambs, prime, SO
OF ~ head; Ordinary, $4 600 Sc; Common,
$4@4 40; Inferior, $3 50@$4. Swine.
corn fed, 45&@416c " ~; still fed, az q
42xc. -sAssgl SysEs
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-03-05

Ex-Gov. PENNrEGToN, of New Jer.
sey, was poisoned. His apothecary
put up morphine in powder for him
instead of quinine, and he took eight
grains, which caused his death. He
had been i'll of typhoid fever.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-03-05
ea Counterfeit five dollar Treasur,

g@. Counterfeit five dollar Treasury
notes have made their appearance in
New York. They are excellent imi-
tations of the genuine, but they can be
detected. The letters '|U. ST." one
within the other, on the shield in the
goddess of liberty, being left out.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-03-05

B@+ The French papers express the
opinion that the Mexican question will
lead to the fall of the Palmerston Cab
met in England. -. -.- ! l.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-03-05

The British Parliament convened on
the 9Th inst. In consequence of her
recent family bereavement, Parliament
was not opened by Queen Victoria in
person. The Queens speech was CON-
municated by the Lord CHANCELLOR
1t is pacific in tone and friendly toward
the United States. The settlement OF
the Trent affair was kindly referred to
and there is not word OF rebel Ell.
couragement on the subject of inter-
vention. We append
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-03-05

B@- The expense to England of the
Mason and Slidell affair is understood
to be 1864, ,000.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-03-05
The Rebels Surrounded mt MUIR
1reesbOrOugh.

CHICAGO, March LA special to the 1rii.
baae from Cairo, says there is report from
Murfreesborough, Tennessee, that the rebels
were concentrated at that place, and that
Gen. Buell. had surrounded them so that mono
could escape. l s .,,Sss,.48
The rebels offered to surrender the position
il allowed to march out with the honors Of
war Gen. Buell. re fused, and demanded an
unconditional surrender, and said he would
allow two days for consideration. If the
place was not surrendered at the expiration
Of that time, he would open fire upon them
The time expired yesterday morning. ~
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-03-05

s~ 1t is positively asserted that the
Archduke Maxamilian has accepted
the tender to the throne of Mexico.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-03-05
Secretary stanton en- "Organiz-
ing yictOry!"--EEe Slightly Re
bukcth the TribM Ne's Flattery.

To the Etlito, of the New Yosk Tribune:
SIR: | cannot suffer un due merit to be
ascribed to my official action. The glory Of
our recent victories belong to our gallant
officers and soldiers that fought the battles.
No share Of it belongs to me.
Much has recently beer SAID Of military
combinations and organizing victory.
hear such phrases with apprehension. They
commenced in infde France with the Italian
compagni and resulted in Waterloo. Who
can organize victory? Who can combine the
elements Of success in the battle field? We
owe our recent victories to the spirit OF the
Lord, that moved our soldiers to rush into
battle, and filed the hearts of our enemies
with terror and dismay. The inspiration
that conquered in battle was in the hearts of
the soldiers and from on high; and wherever
there is the same inspiration there will be
the same results, Patriotic spirit, with res
olute courage in officers and men, is mill
tary combination that never failed.
We may well rejoice Of the recent victo-
ries, for they teach US that battles are to be
won now and by us in the same and, only
manner that they were ever won by any peo.
pie, or in any age since the DAYS OF Joshua,
BY boldly pursuing and striking the foe.--
What under the blessings OF Providence, |
conceive 70 be the organization OF victory and
military combination and to end this war,
was declared in o few words BY General
Grants message to Gen. Buckner---aI propose
to ascVe sgsmediaeely on your oorks!n
Yours truly,
Edwin NJ. STANTON.
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y 0J-The great Anaconda 10 tighteningits
iolds around the Rebel Coniederacy. .a s
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o Omcial--Executave Order No. q,
i'm KciatiOR TO state Prisoners
WAR DEpAPTMENT
WAsHINoToN. Feb. PA

WASHINGTON, Feb 27
1t is ordered, First-That special com
mission OF two persons, one OF military rank
and the other in civil life, be appointed. to
examine the cases of the State prisoners re-
naming in the military custody OF the United
States, and to determine whether, In view Of
the public safety and the existing rebellion;
they should remain in military custody, or
be remitted to the civil tribunal Tor trial So
Second That Major Generrl John A. Dix.
commanding in Baltimore, and the Hon. Ed.
ward Pierpont, oi New York, be and they
are hereby appointed commissioners for the
purpose above mentioned, aud they are au.
thori2e to examine, hear and determine the
cases oresaid &c parte and in a summary
manner, at such times and places as in their
discretion they may appoint, and make full
report to the War Department. hasll&
BY order OF the President. 4
EDWIN M. STANTON, ps.4
Secretary of War. N
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aEr. StanlOn's Letter TO the New
York Tribune.

pSdCe anu pIOSpSlll 81 NIlS.os
Hr. StanlOn's Letter TO the New
York Tribune.
The new Secretary of War is win
ming golden opinions from all quarters.
His bold, manly course-his towering
intellect-his correct views of public
affairs, and his unbending integrity
his unambitious labors, all tend to
place him in noble contrast with many
others who have found themselves pla-
ced in high public stations.
lie has startled and scattered the
thieving contractors as with "Jack-
son Hickory Broom'-he has opened
the prison doors and set the POLITICAL
and State prisoners free--he has clear
ed the newspaper spies from the pub
lie ofices--he is placing the war on its
proper basis, and has offered Amnesty
to such as are willing to accept the
proffered boon-he is for saving the
Union and not destroyingi it-he marks
distinction between OPINIONS and
ACTs-he brings back the Government
to its normal condition as our fathers
made it; and, unlike some others, he
neither desires to divide the contracts
nor take from the soldier what is the
soldiers due to transfer it to himself.
All these mark the truly great man
the sound patriot, and the disinterest-
ed public servant, and cast new light
upon the political and moral armament,
which will be reflected back with q ma
tion's gratitude.
The nation has confidence in Gen.
Mcclellan as we'll as in Secretary
Stanton, and the vile effort on the part
of the abolitionists to create an ill-feel-
ing between them is happily rebuked
in the following letter. There has al
so been o studied effort around oul
State Capital to involve Secretary
Stanton, for or against Wade's re-elec.
tion by our,, Legislature. This is unfair,
and partake of the common tricks Of
politicians. Mr.. Wade acted fairly
honorably towards Mr.. S. on his going
into the Cabinet, and for this Mr.. s.
no doubt feels as gentleman should
but he has too many things to look af
ter, just now, to turn his attention tt
affairs that are not under his. immedi
ate advisement, and word kindly
spoken should not be, nor can it Justly
be tortured into desire to enter into
| political intrigues, or make any undue
interference with our affairs. THAI
Mr.. Stanton under the present exigen
cies, would desire to see some one cleo
ted to the Senate in whom he had con
fidence, as to his personal relations, i;
very probable, because it is natural,
and we hope our Legislature will be toe
wise to elect any other. We are down
on the whole brood of emancipationists,
cxterminationists, and bayonet-ballot-
box-stufers, and if Wade is free from
these, he is better than some who pro.
fess better things.
We care but little who is elected
Senator, because the choice is but one
of evils, and We regret to hear that
the whole subject is not to be postpo.
ned for the present, as we think j,
should be. As the people have done
their work, however, we must abide the
results, be they what they may Cri.
lis.
Secretary stanton On "Organiz-
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! War to Communicate to the House the report
and correspondence OF the commission sitting
at ST Louis for the examination Of claims
growing out otstfairs in the Western Militia
ry Department ~
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-03-05

WASHINGTON March Maj Gen. Hitch
cock declines his appointment to that position
on the ground that the bad health with
which he has been suffering for several years,
will not permit him to perform the duties o.
the field. His letter Of declinatIon. utters.
strong Union sentiments; his fcrvent desire,
that the rebellion may be speedily over
thrown. and his confident belief that this,
will soon take place and the authority Of the
Federal Governm mt everywhere established.
he expresses great admiration OF the brill
liant achievements recently in the West, and
Of the military genius which they manifest
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-03-05
MONDAYS NEWSI
Death OF Gen. Lander-Geu
Shields succeeds him in COM
mand-Dispafch from Com.
Foofa

OCtAtn VI &C1s LAnUGE-GeU.
Shields succeeds him in come
mand-DisPafeh from Com.
FOofe. f
WAsHINsror, March 2.-General Lander
died this afternoon at Paw Paw, Western
Virginia, from the debiIitsting effects Of his
wounds, received at Edwards Ferry. His
body is on the way to this city, where his
widow Formerly Miss Jean Davenport, trag-
edienne) resides. Gen. Shields succeeds Gen.
Lander IN command.
The following dispatch was received from
Con- Foote, dated Cairo, March LIST: n
Lieut. Commanding Phelps. sent with o
nag OF truce to-day to Columbus, has this
moment returned, and reported that sColum.
bus is being evacuated. He saw the repels
burning their winter quarters and removing
their heavy guns on tbe bluffs, but the guns
In the water batteries remain intact. He also
saw large force Of cavalry drawn up. osten.
tatiousiy, on the bluffs, but no infantry were
to be seen as heretofore The encampmepts
seen in our armed reconnaissance q few days
since has been removed. Large fires were
visible in the town of Columbus and uuon
the river banks below, indicating the destruc-
tion Of the town, military stores and equip.
ments. res A. III. FooTE, ~
,..e.-.. .eea Flag Officer.
II is believed here that our army has BY
this time occupied Columbus. 7'sf
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Rebel DcprcdatiOns in Ma ashviiIe.
Column bus being EVaCuateN. qj

CHICAGO, Feb. ga special to the Iri.
bane from Cairo says: The rebel army, on
their retreat from Nashville, left sixteen,
hundred sick and wounded, destroyed the
bridges and burned all the steamboats, but
one, which escaped. i 31EE&E
The Texas soldirrs fred the city in many
places, but the citizens exinuished the
flames. A great majority of the citizens
owning property remained.
The excitement was intense. Governor
Harris made speech, and said he had done
all he could, he was going to leave, and ad-
yised them all to follow. ~
learn from a gentleman thoroughly con-
versant with Kentucky that the rebels are
dismounting their large guns at the Columbus
works. The evacuation IS going on. Several
transports were lying at Columbus to carry
off the troops. X ,1
Every man coming into Columbus was i'm,
pressed-even farmers with their teams. "
The rebel War Department. has called on
Tennessee for tbirty-tw more regiments. IA
An official dispatch received at Knoxville,
East Tennessee, says that an ample force will
advance from Richmond SO protect East Ten
nessee. @h &@
Gov. Harris has taken the field in person.
The story Of Gen. Beauregard's illness is un-
founded; he left Corlnth fop Columbus on the
10th.
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WASHINGTON. Feb. q.

Il
| SENATE.--Mr Wilson reported back
from the Military committee, the bill proyi.
ding for national foundry and furnace, with
an amendment striking out the furnace.
Mr.. Davis offered bill as a substitute for
the contiScation bill. Ordered to be printed !.
The bill to increase the efficiency of the
medical department OF the army, was taken
! up. @
The Senate admitted Mr.. Starke as Sena.
tor from Oregon by-yeas26, nays 10.
| Mr.. Starke appeared and took the OATH
| The Senate then iesumedthe consideration
ofthe bill in relation to the medical depart
ment Of the army.
HOUSE---The House 4concurred in the
report OF the committee OF Conference in the
disagreement amendments to the bill making
appropriations for sundry civil expenses.
Mr.. Wright introduced a joint resolution
that TIE proclamation of Andrew Jackson on
the subject Of notification. together with the
Farewell Address Of Washington, be prin.
ted for distribution. a. 4 s3g5s4 .sy
Mr.. Stevens moved the addition OF the
Declaration Of Independence. Agreed to,
and referred 70 the committee on Printing.
The consideration Of the Upton contested
election case was resumed.
The House declared--73 against 50-that
Mr.. Upton was not entitled to seat.
Mr.. Davis, from the committee on Elec.
tions, made report accompanied by reso.
lutions, that John Kline is not, but that
John P. VERGE is, entitled to the seat from
the Sd Congressional district of Pennsylya.
mia: Its consideration was postponed.
On motion Of Mr. Washbarne, from the
Government Contract committee, resolu.
sion was adopted calling on the Secretary Of
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Letter from tsse Hon. j. A. Graz
vcns 10 the President, UpOn'the
use of the Smithsonian Insti-
fnfa
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TEae Great Cause OF
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