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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-28
A CHANCE FOR TEACHERS.

sz A CHANCE FOR TEACHERS.
VOUNG MENinalI parts of the United States,
who have received a good English education,
and who are accustomed to teach, will receive in
formation which they can turn to their advantage,
10y applying Immediately by letter, post paid, to box
1913, New York Postoffice. Applicants must ex-
pect. however, to send respectable references. with>
ont which, no communication will be attended to.
The references ought to be to persons interested in
education.
Those who wish to avail themselves of an oppor.
Funity to obtain a respectable livelihood will do
well to write immediately, as many of the best situ>
ations in different parts of the Union are being filed
up every day. Remember, box 1913, New York
fGst0tflce. an3l en-
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-28

MAGASIN DE MEDICINES.
E soussigne Went d'ouvrir une Ma
-hA gasin de Medicines dams la maison
de Mr.. Beck, vis-a-vis la maison on Sc
tent la Cour de District dams la vile de
Plaquemine. Les habitans trouyeront
dams son Establishment toutes sorte de
Drogues ct Medicines a aussibon march6
ct d'aussi bon quaIit6 qua la NouvelIe Or
leans: Son assortment ayant etc tres re-
comment choisi avec beaucoup de soin a
New York.
Parfumerie, Sangsues,
C%omfitures,
Sucres,
Thes, Vim d'Oporto,
Cornichons, Sauces,
Ep:ces de toutes sortes.
Avec beaucoup d'autres articles qui Sc
vendent chez les epiciers.
A. E. RICHARDS.
Octobre Is, 1917.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-28

WRIGHT'S INDIAN VEGETABLE PILLS.
FyHIS admirable medicine may be obtained
Il atthe Grocery store of Mr.. Shay, in Plaque
mine, who is the ONLY AGENT in this country
for the sale Of this medicine. " The genuine
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills is never sold in
Drug Stores. II Dec. 18th.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-28

Stationery, School Books, Cheap Publications, &c., at tn
Lowest Cash Prices. Printing and Book Binding
of every description, executed with neatness and
despatch.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-28
PAPER HANGINGS AND UPHOL-
STERY STORE. 80.


-so. 90 Camp street, New Orleans.
WOSEPH ETTER, offers for sale low
eW for cash or city acceptances, all arti-
Giles comprized in the above business,
viz:
Paper Rangings for walls, Bed-tops,
Fire Screens, and Curtains with border
ings.
Upholstery articles,
Such as Curtain stuffs and trimmings ;
Tassels and Corde Guilt Poles and CO.
nice; Spring, Hair and Moss Mattressers
Fringes ; transparent and other Window
Shades, Musquito Bars and Netting
Carpeting and Straw Mating; Floor Oil
Cloth, sc.
Orders promptly filled.
October 9. lS47. 1:tf
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-11-04
RELIEF TO IRELAND.

We have received Circular from the General Relief Com
miee of Ireland, dated Dublin, 10Th of 9th month"; from
which appears that in the year and half of their admins
ation they had distributed breadstufs &C. to The amount
of gl42 $685. throughout the several countries Of Ireland
than 900 separate grants Within the same PERIOD
than 1000 letters received despatched the
Office OF the committee who appear TO have conducted the
whole affair in most faithful and Christian manner For
months past they have almost discontinued the graui-
ous issues Of ood except to the sick and their children pre-
erng appropriate the remaining funds the encourage
Ireland the extension and improvement of land cultivation
the distribution of tunp and other greencrop seeds to small
farmers &C. For the promotion of these and kindred objects
there remained in the hands Of the Committee at the
date above mentioned f3l ere As a specimen Of their
manner of proceeding, copy the following from the aore-
said circular.-Tri6une. ...
We have lately entered upon the cultivation Of about five
Of land in the county Of Magyar engagement requiring the
outlay of considerable Of money which being chiefly
expended in spade labor in of the impoverished
counties in Ireland cannot fail whatever may be its ultimate
issue, TO afford large amount Of present relief We enter
tain hope however, not only that the funds employed will
be returned but that the exhibition Of improved mode
culture and the growth Of useful crops, hitherto but little
known in that part Of the county, will have tendency TO
withdraw the pcasanty from their exclusive dependence on
the potato and in other respects be productive permanent
benefit The lands OF good quality and in fair condition:
and placed ct disposal for by the propre-
tors free rent and poor rate provide the labor manure
and seed and receive the produce giving up the land when
the crops shall be disposed Of The allotment Of crops
agreed TO be follows
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-11-04

considerable portion Of the land is sown, and the
prospects so far favorable. This operation supenend-
cd by an intelligent local committee consisting of few highly
respectable persons residing Bana and its vicinity assisted
by the county surveyor and Of the practical instructors
present 50 useuy employed by the Royal Agricultural Soce-
~ IN dfusing sound information respecting the management
OF land amongst the small farmers parts Of Ireland
similar operation smaller scale has been undertaken
on our behalf in the county Of Galway by Lord Walscour
In this instance have simply given the seed and advanced
the cum Of G2O0 to be repaid in twelve months condition
of the money being expended in the culture by spade labor
nifty acres IN crops approved by The whole Of this land
now under crop, and the reports made Us Of the
ton and prospects Of the work exceedingly satisfactory
The situation Of small landhoders who have struggled
under the great difficulties Of the last two wears 10 maintain
their independent position has repeatedly claimed sympa-
thy and assistance Wewere enabled last year by liberal do
nation from the Government by the hands Of Cornmsary
General Sir Randolph Rouh, Of about 900 pounds weight
Of turnp seeds, 10 make very seasonabe distribution in
small portions in various parts Of Ireland The results were
truly valuable and encouraging BY the returns made from
our correspondents entrusted with the locn distribution ep
peared that nine thousand six hundred and fy.two acres
were sown large proportion Of which, through the extreme
poverty Of the occuper would probably have otherwise lain
waste and the produce having been generally abundant
estimated that upwards Of hundred ard ninety thousand
tons OF urnps thus raised by class consisting generally
Of small farmers and coer whose resources were almost ex-
hausted ..@g
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-11-04

Notice given the Of the late companies Of vouD-
tecrs commanded by Capt CoRsE and Capt, Tmnrrr who
discharged in Mexico and the heirs Of those who died
in service, that Major sraarLEr, Paymaser u s. Army
will be in Alexandra Monday 3oh instant for tho pur-
pose Of payrs them the three months pay provided for
under the 5h section Of the act Of Congress approved 10Th
Iry. 1913.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-11-04

Notice is given to all whom may that by virtue
Of decree Of the Government Of he French Republic dated
April ~, sbohing slavery in French colonies all slaves
carried to said colonies, sailors otherwise will be con-
sidercd free when the SOIL and their landing mus,
therefore be AZ the risk OF their owners.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-11-04
FROM THE CONNECTICUT (SEw HlvEN) HERALD.

Fuit Mexicanus homo,
Santa Anna was his name, o.
Milities ieroces multi,
Dark complexonad, "whiskerandi,"
"Whole hog" Mexicans were under,
Tbs hecosus son Of thunder.
Yisnt thousand ragged brutes,
Half starved. not clothed, ct sine boots,
Fame non fams driven on,
Misenmus set 10 look upon.
Santa Anna-an.edictus,
(HomD qui never yet has licked u.s.
Multum jlctstus that he would
Split TAILOR into kiBdling wood,
Marched boldly up-coniding in
Those twenty thousand scamps, to win,
The bloody pugnam, and to crack
Alike The head and hopes Of "Zack."
Tan little now, Santa Anna,
or our brave boys, who never ran a.
Way from Diabolus vetus ipse;
Much less from such half-stsIved and tipsy,
Swarthy, diminutse Mexicani;
But always whipped them, few OF. many.
Apud Ssltillum Taylor fuit
Il seems iba. Santa Anna knew>it;
So led his cnpiss straight up TO il,
Et down on Taylor lille rcit-
Tayl,r-Americanus Du1,
prepared TO give bin some hard knocks
Auditus their old cracked drums rattle,
Made loving haste 10 give him battle.
Impger homo we're he
The very man he wished 10 see
Was Santa Anna though he bad
-Four times as numerous a squad
In numero trusting, on he comes,
With squeskipg flies and kettle drums.
Muros Sa.tilli nunc sppetit,
Firmly resolved TO dio or take IT.
Sed Taylor fortiter stood bis ground;
CoCk6ghting, Santa Anna found
A much more pleasant kind OF game,
Guam in hoe modo, seeking fame.
Our story's brevis-ille ran,
And in retreating led the van;
Relinquit aliquos on the field,
To most their long legs proved shield.
Our gallant TAYLOR is no fool,
Semper paratus--eyer COOL
He's given the Mcxoans TO their pain,
Such charming fits, aud will again.
Noster advice 10 Santa Anna,
Is that he 60 back TO Havana;
Or IL he's still resolved to ricld,
His trenchant blade OF battlefield,
Jactareless-puguarc more
Or he'll get 1ogged as of before.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-11-04

RHapsopr.-1he Bconsvio Democrat (Locofocol speaks
OF Locooco meeting in which the stunning shouts OF J,
IrompH welled throughout The land with oil the full cadence
tobeexpecied" ThsJo Tonph must be Of the boys"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-11-04

varieties Apples Peaches, Cherries Pears Poms April
cots and Necarines besides Ornamental Trees Strawberry
Ne in the usual variety The ii trees have Ill bcch inocu-
lated o. engrsfed with largest snd finest fruit Besides,
new and valuable fruits are constantly being added.
Persons wishing purchase tor fall sprug planting who
are unacquanted with the varieties by leaving the selection
20 the proprietor depend the best Tor market or Ia
miy
Trees To be sent distance will be carefully packed, 80
TO carry with safety, for which 20 cents per bundle will be
charged.
Al Orders the proprietos from unknown eorrespon
dents must be accompanied with the cash satisfactory refer
ences, when prompt attention viii he pai'
Orders can be left with the following agents
Dr. john h. Bayne, AicxaIdris, Va.
Fitzhugh Coyle, Washington
John VI. King, Georgetown, ID. &.
The above gentlemen having been purchasers from
the establishment number years, able to tes-
tiy to the correctness of the fruit.
Descriptive catalogues with prices attached, will be fur
nshed gratis to post paid applications
JOHN PERKINS, Proprietor,
oct T-w2mcp .NeOresfOt~7,. ~. ~
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-11-04

ATARy, QUEEN OF sCUtTs.-History Of Mar,
lyk Queen Of Scots by Jacob Abbott with engrasings
Tie Gambler the Poeemans Story BY Charles Bur-
de author Of the Conyict's Child. Leila Hart, &c.
Retiring from Business the Rich Mans Error, by l. s.
oet2 80 r. FARNHAM.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-11-04

FRUIT TREES FOR sALE.-The subscri-
Der respectfully informs the pnblic that he has tor
sale, ut the fairyiew Nurseries, .uoortsfotrn,
burlington county, New JERSEY, fine lot OF Fruit
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-11-04

All this time the procession marching upon the Con-
mon, and he Of the distant hands, the tramp Of men,
the chant Of the Children and the interested and almost hushe
look Of the vas, audience they looked with interest upon
the falling formed Of unparalleled sublmy
This is thus graphically described by the Courier:
Around the borders Of the pond the slopes rising ike the
Of amptheatie crowded by dense masses Of
people Of both Towards the south were gathered the
members Of the Hsne and Haydn Societies. and thousands
Of citizens who To join Ia the chorus From the east
from fremont and Park streets, attachments moving in
beautiful order to the departments assigned hem which were
marked off by ropes and chains Down the Beacon street
mall the children Of the public Schools with gaands and
flowers pouring towards the pond whe on every SIDE
north, SOUTH west, and east ctoydng the trees seats and
standing places, Of spectators intent upon tho
moment that to announce the rt gush Of TIE Cochuate
from the fountain.
With the decline Of the day the spectacle grew more bril-
liant and impressive As the approached his setting the
breeze, which had blown fresh during the day, sunk
calm. The light clouds which canoped the sinking orb
caught the full lustre Of his rays spread their broad
bright folds like golden banners in the western sky. Tho
heavens looked down in majestic serenity, while the broad
erpanse Of the Common exhibited spectacle unsurpassed for
grandeur and picturesque effect The mmsnse Of human
heads rising pile upon pile the hills the long train Of The
procession, with s music banners and scenic show, fling
the enclosure from distances beyond reach Of the eve
the immense hrong Of spectators filling up every of
approach, and occupying point view the hum and
Of voices from The asssmblsgea combined in
giving to the sublime aud imposing character
All al the strains Of sacred music from the bor
Gers OF the ounsn snj all recognised the familiar notes
Of Old Hundred rising upon the evening air. The music
erased, short period ensled and WATER Rosx. The
nutude lifted - their voices like the sound Of many waters
in grand peal Of welcome and rejoicing THE WATER IS
ouRs
The cheering universal prolonged and uttered With
overwhelming effect When the dccptoned hurras Of
lees thousands bad somewhat subsidized the srains music
commenced The school children sung an ode
posed for the OCCASION and the Handel and Haydn choir
struck up anthem peal The founsain played divers
shapes sometimes throwing tall column Of eighty feet into
the air, and sometimes scattering sheaf Of c u wide
tent around The force and copousess Of the stream sur
passed all expectation.
The exercises the Common closcd by brilliant
display Of fireworks many parts Of the city sPenddy
illuminated during the evening; aud the festivities Of the
day were closed with ball at FSnsui Hal.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20
E. L. CROCKETT,
DAGUERREAN ARTIST

II ESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of
Port Tobacco and of the surrounding
country, that he will be in Port Tobacco
during the month of February, at which
time he will be most happy to operate as
Daguerreotypist.
lie has just returned from very success
ful tour through the State of Virginia, and
has at his room many specimens he has
taken Of the beautiful art, which he will be
pleased to exhibit to persons who will favor
him with visit.
By his method of operating, pictures are
taken, without regard to weather, in from
10 to 30 seconds ;-and children instantly,
so as to catch the most beautiful but fleet
ing expressions of infancy. Hours for ope-
rating from 10 A. M. to 4 P. M. He may
at all times after the LIST of February, be
found at the Hotel of Mr.. LYME SHAcKEL-
FORD. Jan 13-4t.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20
HALL SEMINARY FOR
YOUNG LADIES'.
CHARLES COUNTY, MD.

THIS Institution has been so long in ex-
l. sence, and its mode of instruction so
we'll known, that the conductors deem il
superhuous to give any description of it
All it wants is a number of pupils sufficient
to sustain it. The, terms are SO low that
none could desire them to be less.
For general English instruction the
scholastic year-ten months, 500
paid half sessions in advance S25.
Two sessions in the year. The
parent to furnish bed, sc. Sta
tionery supplied without COST
No additional charge except for
books and they furnished at the
cost price. Additional charge of
course for French and Music.
For French the scholastic year
half in advance, $40
For instruction on the Piano-half
in advance, $50
jan 2O-tl5mh.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20
PREMIUM PLOUGHS
AND FARMING IMPLEMENTS.

TNHE AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION at
l. Easton, Talbot county. Nd, 10th and 18th
November, was the most extensive exhibition ever
had South of the State of New York. Among the
Ploughs exhibited was the Davis; Beach; Wiley;
Woodcock; Chenoweth; Winan, Drury's; Sin
clair's Maryland Self-Sharpener; and variety of
others, making more than 60 Ploughs on the
ground for exhibition, and every variety of Straw
Cutter; Wheat Thrasher and Separator, Fodder
Cutter; Corn and Cobb Crusher; Gang Plough;
Ok Yoke; Grain Cradle and Cutivator, sold in this
city; and after two days close investigation by the
committee, the highest premiums were awar ed on
the above articles as follows
To E. Whitman, Jr. the best 2-horse Plough. Prou-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20
Josias Clements, Ell al.
Charles County, Set.

Charles County, Set.
I'm application to me, the subscriber an Asso-
~ ciate Judge of Charles County Court, by Pc
ttion in writing of JESSE WILLIAMS, of said coun-
ty, praying for the benefit of an act of Assembly,
entitled can act fer the relief of insolvent Debtors
and the several supplements thereto schedule Of
his property and list of creditors, so far ascer-
tanned, on OATH being annexed, and he having sa-
lsfed me that he has resided in the State of Mary
land for at least sixty days Immediately previous to
his application; and having also stated that he is
unable to pay his debts, and that he is now in Gus
tody for the same: do therefore hereby order and
adudge, that the said Jesse Williams be released
and exempted from imprisonment for the said debt
or debts and that copy of this order be published
in the Port Tobacco Times, a newspaper published
in Charles county, once week for the space of
three months successfully, before the third Monday
of February next to give notice to his creditors to
appear in Charles County Court on the said third
Monday of February next, to shew cause, if any
they have, why the said Jesse Williams shall not
have the benefit of the said act of Assembly and
the supplements thereto prayed.
Given under my hand this 30th day of October,
Ammo Domini, lS47.
EDMUND KEY.
True copy-Test:
w. MITCHELL, Clerk.
nov lS-3m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20
A VALUABLE FARM
FOR SALE.

THE subscriber offers at private sale abou,
300 ACRES of TALUABLE GOOSE
CREEK LAND, lying between his resi-
dence and the estate of the late Dr.. Francis
Neae; and distant about 5 miles from Porl
Tobacco.
To all those acquainted with said Land
it is needless to say one word in its praise;
but to strangers would remark, that it is
surpassed but BY few places in Maryland, as
regards fertility of soil, beauty of prospect,
or facility of getting its products to market
1t has on it every graduation of soil, from the
rich nowry soil for making bright, high qua
lily Tobacco, to the stiff, clayev soil for
Wheat and the artificial Grasses. 1t is well
wooded and wa,ered, and has the advantage
of the finest Fish and Fowl in their season
If the above Land is not disposed of al
private sale before
TUESDAY, the Sth of FEBRUARY
next, it will on that day be offered at public
auction, to the highest bidder, in Port To-
bacco, at l O'Clock, P NJ.
THE TERMS OF SALE.-The terms are
$4,000 in cash-lhe balance in one year.
with bond, and lien on the land. bearing
interes, from the day of sale, as possession
would be given Immediately.
The subscriber invites all and any who
may wish to purchase land, to visit him and
view the premises. as to see it would be to
admire it for all its desirable qualities and
advantages.
dec 23-ts CHARLES A. PYE.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20
TERMS OF THE UNION JM4G.4ZLN.E.
GREAT NATIONAL PICTURE.

We will give the person sending us the largest
club of subscribers to this Magazine with the cash at
the above rates during the time ending the LIST of
May ls4s, the engraving of the United States SEN
ate Chamber, containing the correct portraits of
ninety-seven distinguished gentlemen, then in the
Senate Chamber, at the time of MIR. Clay's farewell
speech. The engraving measures thirty-two by
forty inches, engraved by Thomas Doney, and pub
lished by f. Anthony, with a splendid gilt frame;
the engraving and frame costing S27, which we
will deliver free freight expense in any way to
the person entitled to it, at any place within the u
nited States; and it will also constitute the person
sending the money, life subscriber to the Union
Magazine. The picture and frame can be seen at
any time at E. Anthony's Daguerreotype Establish
ment, PAT Broadway, New-York.
Address, postpaid, ISRAEL POST,
lao .Nassau-street, .Ne,r- York.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20
PORTRAIT OF GEN. TAYLOR.

The following pleasant and graphic ''pen
and ink sketch' ofGen. Taylor's is from the
able pen Of the Rev. DIR. Wigh,man, senior
editor of the Southern Christian Advocate:
Daybreak overlook us just below Baton
Rouge on the left bank of the river. We
have passed during the night that most pic
.uresque portion of the river called the coast
The alIuvial margin on both sides of the
river spreads in breadth from 400 yards to
mile and half. !, is the garden spot of
the United States. Sugar plantations touch
each other, and elegant residences stretch
out as far as the eye can follow the bold
curves of the river.
After a run of $50 miles, the Mississippi
looks not whit narrower than at New Or
leans; its average width is abou. three
quarters Of mile. AT Baton Rouge, where
we touch few minutes 10 take in passen-
gers, there stands in company with Two or
three other gentlemen, an elderly, plain
looking man, who, after brief ieave-,ak ing,
comes on board. We shove off, The break
fast bell rings, and we find our way to the
table. ] observed tina, the entrance of our
new fellow-voyager occasioned subdued
remark and brough. upon him the curious
glances of several spectators, and whispering
10 the clerk, who was about to take thu
head of the table, asked who he was.-
"General Taylor" was The reply. "Indeed!''
Lucky chance, thought ], tina, threw me on
board this craft. There was the verilable
Enough and Ready" sitting opposite me
slipping his coffee: the most remarkable
man, in any respects on the Western hemi.
sphere.
had missed the gorgeous spectacle o.
his New Orleans recepuon-the most mag.
ni6cent affair which had ever shaken tina
city with excitement: but vastly better,
had him now where could see and study
the mana man whose name belongs 10 his.
tory, and whose achievements place him
side by side with the great captains Of the
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the SUBJ
Il scriber has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Charles County, Md, letters of administration
on the personal estate of JOHN FERGUSON, late
of said county, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceaseds estate hereby warned
to exhibit the same to the subscriber, PROPERLY au-
thenticated, before the expiration of six months
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said deceased's estate
Given under my hand, this 5th day of January,
ls4s. ROBERT FERGUSON, Admir-
jan 6. of John Ferguson.