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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-26
GIQUEL & JAMESON, Ill
IN Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods,
Nh e G~I,n ,ef, .os Of

~A ~ IA
Dealers IN Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods,
No. 6, Chartres st.,
XA7OULD call the attention Of their friends and
the public to their large stock OfFAMILY
AND PLANTATION DRY GOODS, which
they have and are now receiving from Europe and
the North. Our stock consists in part Of
Rich colored and black Silks and Sa,ins.
Merinos, Cashmeres, Mousseline de LANES and
Alpaccas.
Black Canton Grapes, and Bareges black and cold,
French. English and American Calcoes.
Black Bombazines. Bombazettes and Tibet cloth.
French emhroideries, such as Capes, Collars and
Hdkfs. .
Irish, French and German Shifting Linens.
5>4, GA. l0>4, 12>4 and l4~4 Linen Sheetiups,
Damask Table Cloths, Napkins and Diapers.
Huekback, Russia and Birds Eye Diaper.
Embroidered and plain Linen Cambria Hdkfs.
Embroidered Curtains and Curtain Damask.
Muslin Edgings and lnsertings.
Valencienne ard English Thread Laces and Insel.
tings. #
French Kid Gloves, Silk and Thread do.
The most complete assortment Of English, French
and German Hosiery 10 be found in the city,
comprising all sizes for children, women and
men, of silk, cotton and wool.
C~assimeres, Sattinetts, Kentucky Jeans and
Tweeds, Cottonades, DENNIS and Sbiaing Stripes.
Bleached and Brown Cottons, from Sd TO 1874
wide; striped and plaid Domestics and TiekiHgss
Lowells, Kerseys Linsey's, Blankets, &C.. and all
description of Goods FOR PLANTATION AND
friends and the public to examine, az we will sell
at as low prices as at any house in the city.
UParticular attention will be paid to putting up
orders from the country.
GlauEL & JA1MIsoN, 6 charres St.,
oc24 3m ss5'f New Orleans.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-26
seNEMENM sEMyAMEAe
TO MY LITTLE DAUGHTERS SHOES.

o MY LITTLE DAUGHTERS SHOES.
Two little rough worn, stubbed shoes,
A plump, well-trodden pair;
With striped stockings thrust within,
Lie just behind my chair.
Of vrey comely fabric they,
A hole is in each toe, new,
They might have cost, when they were
Some fifty cents or SO.
And yet this little worn-out pair,
Is richer far to me,
Than all the jeweled sandals are
Of Eastern luxury.
This notified leather, cracked with use,
Is satin in my sight;
Those little furnished buttons shine,
With all a diamonds light.
Search through the wardrobe of the world!
You shall not find me there,
So rarely made, so richly wrought,
So glorious a pair.
And why! Because they tell of her,
Now sound asleep above,
Whose form is moving beauty, and
Whose form is beating love,
They tell me of her merry laugh;
Her rich, whole-hearted glee,
Her g%entleness, her innocence,
And infant purity.
They tell mt that her wavering steps
Will long demand my aid:
For the old road of human life
Is very roughly laid.
High hills and swift descents abound;
And on SO rude a way,
Feet that can wear these coverings,
Would surely 60 astray.
Sweet little girl! Be mine the task
Thy feeble steps to tend.
To be thy guide, thy counsellor,
Thy playmate and thy friend!
And when my steps shall faltering grow,
And thine be firm and strong.
Thy strength shall lead my lettering age,
In cheerful peace along?
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-26
N0TICE,

THE undersigned, having purchased the en-
l. tire interest of Bissell & Schlatre in the
store hitherto kept by them at the Indian Viii
LACE, the establishment will hereafter be con-
Quoted by himself. He wishes to say to his
friends on Grand River, Atcfafalaya, Bayou Pr
geon and Indian Village, that he will have al
ways for sale every variety of Goods which
they MAY want, and at the lowest prices.
sel2 THEODORE JOHNSTON.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-26

DOCKS and StatiOnary..-Spelling
ID and Reading Books, Presbyterian Hymn
Books, Foolscap and Letter paper; French note
paper; fancy embossed letter and fancy note
ENVELOPES; quilts, steel pens and sealing wax;
transparent waters, and plain red and black
wafers-for sale at
se12 RICHARDS Drug Store.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-26
Plantation for Sale.

TEO. CLEMMONS offers at private sale
" his plantation on Grand River designated
on the plan of survey as tot Ne. 3, sec. Is, L.
10, R. II, bounded above by lands of Mrs. Re-
vet, and below by lands of VIM. H. Carr. Said
plantation is adapted to the culture Of sugar,
and comprises 100 acres, of which 7 acres have
been cleared, and are now under cultivation. Al
so a dwelling house, out-houses and farming
utensils. Also, 200 cords of wood on the RI
yer bank. The plantation will be sold for a We
ry reasonable price for cash. Persons wishing
to purchase are referred to my authorized agent,
oc3 f. w. BLAKE.
Hugh g! 'i Riley, No lia, Pc Parish Of Dsrsizze,
tition for curatorship. State Of Louisiana.
WHEREAS, Theodore Johnston has APP
w piled for letters of curatorship in the
succession of Hugh Riley, deceased, notice is
hereby given to all whom it may concern to
show cause within ten days why the prayer
of the said petitioner should not be granted.
By order of court, Dec. IL, 1S49.
decl2 PAUL DEBLlEUX, Clerk.
Matthew Mari and Wife, 9Th Dis riot Court,
lion, Tutrix, and al. Stae Of Louisiana.
SALE TO EFFECT"i PARTITION.
DY virtue of an order to me directed from
ID the Honorable the Sixth District Court of
the State of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of
Iberville, in the above cause, | will offer at pub
lie sale at the Court House Of the parish of h.
e~rville, in Plaquemine, on
Monday. the 9TH, of January,
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, the following described
Slaves,
belonging to the succession of Jerome Blan-
chard, deceased, and to the community which
existed between said deceased and his surviving
widow, Mrs. Marceilite Orillion, to wit;
l.. Fanny, negro woman, aged 40 years;
2. Her child Marie Jeanne, aged 9 years;
8. Mary, negro girl, aged ID years;
4. Rosine, negro woman, aged 81 years, sickly;
5. Valere, negro man, aged 81 years;
6. Jean Louis, negro man, aged % years;
7. Mayer, negro man, aged % yeers;
8, Pouponne, (orphan) mulatto girl, aged 9
years, =.
9. Louisa, (%orphan) mulatto girl, aged 6 years;
10. Fanny, (orphah) mulatto girl, aged 4 years.
Terms of sale-Cash.
J. L. PETIT, Sheriff.
Parish of Iberville, Dec. 5, s4a.-dec2
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-26
Stale of Louisiana-Parih Of DerriAe.
Succession Sale.

IVY virtue of a decree or order of the 9Th
ID District Court, Of the State OF Louisiana,
in and for the Parish of Iberville, to me direct,
ed. bearing date December 18th, l849, l VIII
offer hit public sale to the highest and last bid
der, on
SATURDAY, the 18Th Of January, 1850,
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, the following described pro-
perty, belonging to the
Successio of T9molton Sfguineau,
deceased, consisting in
l. A certain Lot of Ground situated in the
parish of Iberville, an the left bank OF the Mis-
sissippi river, designated as lot No. 10, as per
plat OF the town of Blue Bar, said lot measur-
ing one arpcnt front on the old road, by the
depth thereunto belonging, running between
parallel lines, bounded above by lot No. IL and
below BY lot No. 9, and behind by lot No. %,
together with all the buildings and improve
ments thereunto belonging.
2, Another Lot of Grsund, situated in said
town of Blue Bar, designated as lot No. %, as
per plat of said town, said lot measuring one
arpent front on said river, by the depth there
unto belonging, the side lines running parallel,
bounded above by lot No. "a, below by lot No.
90, and in the rear BY lot No. 10, together with
all the Improvements thereon beingan belong
ing.
3. A lot of Moveables.
TERMS OF SALE.
The movable property payable in all the
month of March 1850. The lands payable
o~ne-falf in all the month of March 1850, and
one-half in all the month of March 1851. Pur-
chasers to furnish notes endorsed to the salts
faction of the administrator of said succession,
payable at the Recorders office, said notes to
bear 8 per cent interest after maturity; special
mortgage to be retained on the lands to secure
the payment of their price of adjudication and
interests.
Sale to take place at the late residence of
the deceased.
J. L. PETIT, Sheriff.
Iberville, Dec. -, 1S49.
Etal de la Observation-Disclosures dIberrie.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-26
j. M. Depass,

Aucti0neer and Commission Merchant,
nFFICE No. 20 Banks Arcade, will make Lbs
" eral Cash Advances on Cargoes to arrive, OF
Merchandise in store, TO be sold at Auction. He
will also give attention to the sale Of Real Estate,
Cargoes, Stocks Slaves, etc. ete. oc24 1y
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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-26

lust ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Fruit, pre-
~ served in their own juice; Fresh pickles,
olives and capers; sardines in oil, half boxes,
fresh Importation; prunes in small jars for fam
ly use. [sep26l A. E. RICHARDS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-26
Magasin de Medicines.

Magasin de Medicines.
r E soussigne Went d'ouvrir une Magasin de
l. Medicines dams la maison de Mr.. Beck,
~vis-a-vis la maison on setient la Cour de Dis
trict dams la vile de Plaquemine. Les hahitans
trouveront dams son etaplisseement toutes sor-
tie de Drogues ct Medcelnes a aussibon marche
ct d'aussi bon qualitt qua la Nouvelle Orleans.
Son assortment ayant etc tres recemment choi-
81 avec beaucoup de soin a New York.
Perfumerie, Cangsues, Comftures, Sucres,
Thes, Van dAporto, Cornichons, San
ces, Epices de toutes Sortes.
Avec beaucoup d'autres articles qui Sc ven
dent chez les epiciers.
90 A. E.. RICHARDS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-26
New GOOds--New Goods.

New GOOds--NeW Goods.
Watches, Clocks, Jevelry and Fancy Goods.
E. A. TYLER,
fESsn7A 80 Camp street,
Nbr, u. Is now daily receiving additions 10
&s.-,sx4N his well selected stock, consisting
of FINE WATCHES of the best make, in Gold
and silver cases; rich MANTEL CLoCkS and
VASES: Gold. Guard, Fob, snd Vest Chains;
Seals. Keys and Chain Ornaments; Gold Pencils
and Pens; Thimbles. Buckles, new patterns of
Bracelets. Pins, Ear Rings and Necklaces; a beau
tifaI assortment; of Diamond Rings. Pins, Ear Rings
and Studs; Silver and silver plated Ware; Silver
Gard Gases, Snuff Boxes, &c; Gold, silver, shell
and steel Spectacles, with glasses 10 sun all eyes;
Paper Mschie; Fancy Goods, Fine PeIfumery-to-
ge,her with a great variety of other articles too nus
merous to mention. Strangers visiting the city
are invited to call and examine his goods, any OF
which will be sold at very low prices. oclo ~
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-26
DRUG STORE.

TI1E subscriber has opened a Drug Store in
l. Plaqueminc, near Mr.. Beck's Tailor Shop.
Planters and others will find here every thing
in the Drug line, as good and cheap as in the
city. Every thing has been selected with care
in the New York market, and warranted fresh
and genuine. From his long experience IN the
business, he hopes to merit the confidence ans
patronage of the public.
All the ussal variety of PRELERVES,
PERIPHERY AND CONNECTION
AR \. always on hand. Call and see.
,c1 A. E. RICHARDS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-26
CLOTHING!!

Is CAMP. M. Barnett, [13 CAMP.
AS now on hand and is constantly receiving
an immense stock of :
Ready Made Clothing.
All of which being made up at his Factory in New
York. enables him 10 sell as cheap as any other es-
tablishment Of the kind in the south. uConn,ry
Merchants will find il to their advantage to give him
a call. M. BARNETT,
oc24 Is Camp st,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-26

Matthew Mari ct son Coar de Gene District,
epouse Is. Marcelite Paroisse d IberriNe,
Orillion, Tutriee, ct Al. Etot de la Louisiana
I'm vertu dun ordre a moi addresse par Tho
u norable la susdite cour dams la cause CT
dessus intitulee, yexposerai en- vente publique
au plus offrant ct dernier encherisseur a la mai
son de cour de la dite paroisse a Plaquemine,
Lupldi, lie = Janvier,
1850, a la 10 heures A. NJ, les
EscIayes,
ei-apresdecrites appartenants a la succession de
feu Jerome Blanchard ct a la communante qui
~existait entire lie dit feu Jerome Blanchard ct son
spouse Marcelite Orillion, SAVIOR:
l.. Fanny, negresse, agee de 40 ans;
2. La file Marie Jeanne, agee de 9 ans;
8. Marie, negresse, agee de Is ans;
4. Rosine, neggesse, agee de 81 ans, maladive;
5. VALERIE, Negro, age de 81 ans;
6. Jean Louis, negre, age de 81 ans;
7. Mayer, Negro, age de % ans;
8. Poupone, (orpheline) mulatresse, agee de 9
ans;
Louisa, (orpheline) mulatresse, agee de 6
ans;
10. Fanny, (orpheline) mulatresse, agte de A
ans.
Conditions compliant.
J. L. PETIT, Sheriff.
Paroisse dIberville, ce 5 Dec. l849.-del2
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-26
New York Saddlery Warehouse,
No. IS Canal, near Camp street,
N Andrew G.. Bull e. Co., Ma

4YSnufacturers and Dealers in Saddles, Brides,
Martingales, Harness. TR Gr<MYm
Whips, Hogskips, Skirting, Saddlery ESfN JsVN
Ware, Coach Trimmings, and Furni- ~Gl1J
ture of every description. Also, Harness, Bride
and Band Leather. Having a large and complete
assortment, we do not deem it necessary to enume
rate a long list of articles, hut invite purchasers to
call, with an assurance that they will, IN so doing,
procure what they want, and at prices unusually
low, al the sign Of the Black Horses Head, No. Is
Canal street, New Orleans, oc24 3m
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-26
SADDLERY
Four doors from Hewzett's e1~xS~
Hotel, HI - n
q 81 Common street. N2n.l1sl'I ~

SMlTH & BROTHER are receiving by al
~ most every arrival from New York fresh
supplies of goods in their line, to which they
invite the attention of purchasers. Their stock
OF goods, manufactured by themselves express
" Tor this market, comprises every kind and
quality Of SADDLES now in use, together
with a large supply Of BRIDES, MARTIN
GALES, BITS, SPURS and STIRRUPS,
Saddlery Ware, Coach Trimmings, Tools, Lea
ther, &c. #l1@ au22 "
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-26
c. ID. BUNCE,
PREMIUM HAT STORE,

80 Canal st., Ney Orleans.
Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, Trunks, &c. Of every
variety-Panama Hats.
1.-THE latest fashions always on ha nd.
Particular Hats made to order. oclO ~
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-26
Packet--Twice a Week.

Regular Packet--Twice q Week.
Once a peek to Bayou Sara, and Tscice a
week to Baton Rouge.
HsMMnHak The new steamtoa, Gypsy.
&SAHTEfH8$' ]. H. URE, master, for Bayou Sara,
ES~B Baton Rouge, Plaqnemine, Donald
sonville and the Coast, every FRIDAY at at 9 o.
clock, A. M. Returning, leaves Bayou Sara on
Saturday at IL M, and Baton Rouge at 4 P. M.
For Baton Rouge and all intermediate landings
every TUESDAY at 8 O'clock, A. M. Returning,
leaves Baton Rouge every "Wednesday morning at
s o'clock. no2l
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-26
COOPERAGE,

in the town Of PIaquemlne, on the lot lately
occupied by Mr.. John Solomon. He will al.
ways keep on hand the best of materials fol-
every description of work, which will be expe.
ditiously executed. He solicits orders from
planters, which will be promptly filled, and
warranted.
myl6l y PHILIP HEELElN.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-26
Pzaquemine, Nov. IA, $40.
References.

Hon. z. LABAUvE, ca. CLEMENT, NJ. D.,
THEODORE JOHNSTON, Esq, VIM. EDWARDS.
Esq, Plaquemine, La.-HoN. JOSHUA BALDWIN.
PROFESSOR SHAW, VIM. H. FOSTER, Esq, JAS
A. MAYB1s, Esq, VIM. T. MAYO, Esq, (No. s
Camp ST. New Orleans, La.-Gov. DUNN1NG,
Senator WHTcoMB, Senator HOLLOWAY, In.
dianapolis, Indiana-HoN. JAMES GUTHRIE,
WILLIAM CULVER, Esq, Louisville, Ky. ly
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-26

Iberville, Dec. y, 1S49.
Etal de la Observation-Disclosures dIberrile.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-10-12

ENCHANTED CANARY BIRDS We
havn't heard ola prettier piece of pathos
in long time than the burning of the
great aviary at the fire nW Williamsburg m
Saturday evening. The aviary contain
ed 800 Canary Birds. and as fast as they
were set Tree they darted straight into
the air, but, fascinated by the glare Of
the flames, lowered above them andone by
one dropped into and were consumed by
Them The appearance of these golden.
winged creatures, their pale pumage
lighted up by the intense glare of the red
flames, poised moliouless above the con,
hagration, or dar,ing swiftly, like thought,
in the vain endeavor to escape the spell
that must destroy them, was full of poet
ic interest, as well as thrilling sadness.
In the divine language of Swedenburg,
birds correspond to thoughts, and the
general resembIances which suggest
themselves immediatiately, give strong
coloring of nationality to this beautiful
analogy. AS we saw these birds wheel.
ing about the vast sea of burning air that
lay beneath, or lying helpless or palpita.
ting upon its surface, we thought of the
myriads of bright human intellecls which,
caughtiu the suffocating atmosphere and
dazzled by the burning flames of passion,
CLEAN for an instant in the lurid Ii ght, and
dart downward to quick destruction.-N
Y Tribune.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-10-12

FRUITs or WHIG LEGISLATION. The
Lancaster Tribune, in the course of an
article upon the result ofthe late election
in which Pennsylvania elected a Wing
Governor, says that, as consequence,
the public works have been kept in ex-
cellent repair; more than million dol
lars has been expended in paying debts
contracted by the Democracy, years ago,
OH the public works; the credit of the
State has been entirely redeemed by the
payment the interest of the public ebt
in specie; upwards of two hundred thou-
sand dollars of the debt has been pa d
by the sinking fund, and there is bal
ance now in the treasury of Sl64,000!
These simple facts speak volumes for the
faithful stewardship of the Wing rulers
of Pennsylvania.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-10-12

CHALLENGE FOR A RACE AcRoss THE
ATLANTIC.-A New York letter to the
Philadelphia Inquirer, says:
"The extraordinary quick passage
made by the new steamship Ohio, be.
tween this city and Charleston, occupy.
ing only about sixty hours, and that under
the disadvantage of a new engine and
foul bottom, has induced one Of the pro.
prietors of the line, Mr.. George Law, to
offer challenge to any steamer in the
world to make trip from this city to Liv-
erPool, fora wager Of $4,000 side.
should not be surprised if the challenge
is accepted. and If so, the excitement
will be Unprecedented. especially If &C.
cepted by one Of the British steamers"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-10-12

MICHIGAN PoLIrICs The locofnco
State Convention had an exceedingly
WARM time Of 1.-THE popular sentiment
leaned strongly towards Robert McClel-
land for Governor; but General Cass' S
friends were bitterly opposed to him.
They preferred any other man, and,
through six Informal ballots, shuffied ev.
cry card in the pack, to defeat him But
they were foiled. McClellaDd, on the
sixth Informal ballot, received 6S votes,
Farnsworth 40, and Barry 7. Finding
themselves thus thrown, they demanded
formal picd UOce vote, which was con-
ceded. And then came their triumph
Farnsworh was dropped, and McC!ell-
and, who had just received a handsome
majority. was beaten by Barry! The
vote stood. Barry 65, McClelIand 59l 1t
is to be seen how Macs friends viii brook
this juggling.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-10-12

UNITED STATES finances The Treas
urer's statement shows the amount at his
credit, by returns of the PAT ull. to be So
S92, ,179 "a. Of this amount there was al
Washington 52,274 73; Boston $685., 1923
04; New York $3,5lS,427 so; Philadel.
pha Sl,277, 1858 90; Baltimore $l2O, $50
Is; Cincinnati S96,6S5 OS; late deposito-
ry, Cincinnati, So, 1863 81; Mint at Phila-
delphia $S4l $50; Branch mint, Chariot.
te N. c. $32, 900; Branch mint, Dahlone.
ga, Ga, $26, $50; Branch miut, New Or.
leans, $l0o 900, The amount of treasu.
ry notes outstanding October lst, was 49,.
l90.339 81.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-10-12

INTERESTING FROM YUoATAN.--We
learn from Capt. BlaisdelI, of the bark
Pedem"nt, from Jamaica 23d uIt., arriv-
ed Saturday morning. that the Govern
ment troops had evacuated Bacalar, and
the Indians had entered and taken posses
ion of the place. Logwood was much
wanted at Laguna, and very scarce at
reals per hundred pounds. Duty on log
wood continues tobe exacted. The Brit
ish charge de afaires in the city of Mexi-
co demonstrated against this Injustice
and a British man man of.war brig is now
on the coast, and it is to be hoped that
this obnoxious duty will soon he abolish.
ed.-N. Y. Herald.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-10-12

4 Newly INVENTED CANNoN.-We
learn from the Pittsburg American that
during the past week trial has been
made in that city of newIy,invented
cannon for the purpose of testing its adj
vantage over guns cast in The usual way.
The experiment resulted in favor of the
new gun, which exploded only at the
255Ih round. while the other. with pre-
cisely the same charge and the same
strength ofreiuforce, exploded at the S5th
round. The inventor ofrhe new piece is
Lieut.. Rodman, of the United States Ar
my, and his improvement consists in cast
ing the cannon hollow instead of solid, as
heretofore, the "core" being prepared so
as to enclose a continuous current Of cold
water, which, by a steady flow during
the process ofcnoling, chills and thereby
increases the density and consequently
the strength of the metal.