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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

To PuR1rY WArER.-It is not so generally
known as it ought to be, that powdered alum
possesses the property Of purifying water. "A
large tablespoon full of pulvcrized alum, sprin.
kled into hogshead of water, (the water stir
red round at the time), will, after lapse Of a
few hours, by precipitating to the bottom ill
the impure particles, SO purify it that it will be
found to possess nearly all the freshness and
clearness Of the finest spring water. A pailful
containing four gallons may be purified by d
single tea-spoonfu|. (, &L
i is found that half an ounce is amply suf6-
cient to effect the publication of hogshead
containing one hundred and thirty gallons, and
that to purify common pailful, as much as can
be taken upon the point Of common.sized
penknife, is abundantly enough.
The more complete is the pulverization the
more speedily and effectually it will act. I'm.
pure water is not very ungrateful to the palate
but long confinement to it, especially in hot
sultry weather, or, indeed, under any condition
of atmosphere, is fruitful source Of disease. -
tits, therefore, advisable to every one who can
not avail himself Of supply Of good water, to
make triad of the above method, and continue
it in practice SO long as circumstances render il
necessary. .- ss<s.~4
It would be well for persons having water
ing vessels to try this system Of publication, or
all others who consider their health. @ aaa
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

A COSTLY BorrLE OF WNE.-We cannot
vouch for the fact stated in the following, mol
for the accuracy Of the computation of interest
compounded quarterly. We merely submit the
item that is 4going the rounds" for the scruti-
ny Of others: z ..z..-
"a bottle Of wine four hundred years old was
drunk one day at President Tyler's table, and a
calculation was made Of its costs, on the sup
position that the price was half a dollar at the
FIRST, and that the interest ON that half dollar
had been collected once every three months,
and also laid out at an interest during the four
hundred years, by which mode the principal
would be double every eleven years. The re-
suit was that four hundred years compound in
terest on fifty cents amounted to some $94, 4,Oo0,-
600. ---- 49,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15


GRAPE V1NEs.-The remarkable ease with
which the propagation of the grape is effected,
and the singular economy attending it's cultiva-
tion in consequence of the very small amount of
land it requires, are circumstances which should
recommend it to the attention and favor of every
one. In the city of Portland, Maine, there are
to be seen, as you pass along the public streets,
numbers of grapevines of large size growing
in the front yards of houses, where no more
room is occupied by them than would be me-
ceessary for pot Of foreign flowers. The vine
has its roots in the soil close to the house, and
the tendrils are extended along its front, or per-
haps in the cellar, from which it is conducted,
through the window, up the outside of the wall
even to the third or fourth story! Every man
who owns foot of land, should plant. a grape
vine. The fruit is excellent at all seasons, after
ripening. .. E.s .ga.s
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

HORSES Shoes FASTENED WITHOUT NAILS
"A Mr.. William Perry, Of Plymouth, Eng.
has invented and taken out patent for fasten.
ing horse shoes by wires instead Of mailing
them on. The holes for the wires are bored
through the animals hoof by means of drill
which is set with the utmost accuracy to bore
at right angle to prevent pricking. The wire
is introduced in the form of staple, from the
upper part of the hoof--these limbs of the
staple apl aching one another towards the
shoe, to s!ot two holes in the shoe, punched
close together, when they are twisted together
and folded down into little recesses cut in the
shoe. -Four staples, two on each side, suffice
to fasten the shoe. The wire must be Of the
best manufacture and annealed.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15
PLAQUEMINE:
SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 1850.

No SECRET TREATIES WITH SPAIN.-Inde-
pendent, the Washington correspondent of
the Philadelphia North American, says:
"There is no secret treaty with Spain in re-
gard to Cuba, as has been stated by some of
the New York papers, nor any alliance between
France, England and the United States, for the
protection of that Island. 1t has been CUSTOM
airy, under late Administrations, upon change
Of the envoy att Madrid, to assure the Msister
Of Foreign Affairs that the United States would
not permit Cuba to 60 into the possession of
any foreign power. Similar assurances have
perhaps been given on behalf of England and
France, but in no more obligatory shape"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15
USEFUL KNOWLEDGE.
PRESERVING FRUIF.--The Horticulturis
contains mode of preserving fruit which may
be of use to housekeepers:

PRESERVING FRU1F.-The Horticulturis
contains mode of preserving fruit which may
be of use to housekeepers:
! Send to your tinsmith and get sufficient
number Of tin canisters, very carefully and
tightly made. They should be of uniform size
and the shape preferred here is seven inches
high by five in diameter-unform cylinders
| Select the fairest fruit-peaches, strawber-
ries, or what you please. It should be just
ripe, but not past the mature stage. Fill the
canisters, place the tin lids on their tops, and
solder them down very carefully. Only a
| small hole, of the size of pin, should be left
| for the air to escape.
The next point is to drive the air out of the
canisters of fruit, to prevent its decay In Or
der to do this, take broad boiler-pan, with a
flat bottom, place the canister in it, and fill it
with boiling water within about three-fourths
OF an inch of the tops of the canisters. The
boiler being over gentle fire, the water in it
should now be made to boil. This will drive
the air in each canister through the small hole
left in the top, as soon as the temperature ap-
proaches 200 deg; and in order to know pre-
cisely when it is all expelled, you must drop
few drops Of water upon this hole. When the
bubbles of water cease rising through these
drops Of water the air is expelled; then you
may pass dry cloth over the hole, aud let
drop Of solder tall it, This seals the canis-
ter up Theoretically, so that the fruit will re-
main unchanged for couple Of sears, or long,
er. The immersion Of the cans in the boiling
water does not impart the slightest taste Of
their having been cooked to the fruit u
The canisters of fruit should be left in cool
place. When wanted for use, unsolder the
top with hot iron, and the fruit is ready, hav-
ing been perfectly preserved without the aid of
sugar or brandy. .s aI 5t
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

WEALTH OF Col. FREMour.-The WISH
ington correspondent Of the New York Tri-
bune, in his letter Of the 2sth ult, says -
Col. Fremont received official advicesl by thS
last California mail, Of the extent and iickness
Of his mines, that even to him appear incredible.
If he can hold the land upon which these Dig
gings are, and in which the gAld is said tobe ia
exhaustible, and, comparatively speaking, Of
easy access, there will be no estimating his
wealth. He is daily making leases'to adxsas
turers, the per centage upon which will make
his income enormous. Ilearn, that previous to
his leaving California fos Washtneton, he, vas
working thirty men, ana that-ftie let monthly
|raafse4 ~ sst lso Mn wsfs
equal to- h6ndreds - II ~ aola =
montk But this would be but 1, ariainp in
come, in comparison with what il must be, II the
accounts Of the richness and extent of the veins
of gold upon his land, which he received by last
mail, are -correborated hereafter by astusl rss
ceipts. 5.. s.s, ,,ss, f..,.,. ~ ,sxs-v
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

The WAY TO BEG.-N is often easier to
obtain favors from the pride than the charities
ofmen. A.shrewd preacher, after an eloquent
charity sermon, said to his hearers: II am afraid
from the sympathy displayed in your counte-
nance, that you may give too much. / caution
You, therefore, that you should be just before
you are generous; and wish you to understand,
that we desire no one who cannot pay his debts
to put any thing in the plate" The collection
was rousing one.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

CoMMoH BAKED CusrARD-Mix = qusrt Of
new milk with eight well-beaten eggs, strain
the mixture throug gh fine sefve, asd swieese,if
it with from five to eight ounces Of shttas co.
!cording to the taste; add small pinch Of salt.
and pour the custard into deep dish, with Of
without lining or rim Of paste crate nutmeg
or lemon rind over thetop, and bakeitirs i very
slow oven from, twenty to thirty mi.utss, Or
longer, should it not be firm in the centrs.s A,
icustard, if well made and properly baked, viii
be quite smooth when cut, without TIE hoiiey.-
combed appearance which hot oven gives 2
and there will be no whey in the dish. ~ reg
New milk one quart, eight eggs, sugar Eve.
to eight ounces, one-quarter Of tea-spoonfll
Of salt, nutmeg or lemon crate, baked III slow
oven twenty Or thirty minutes, or more.s9 E1Ta
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15
New SCIENTIFIC D1scoyERY.-The Paris cor.
respondent Of the London Times says:

- Ef4I =
respondent Of the London Times says:
'The scientific world has been in state OF
commotion during the whole week, in conse-
quence Of the publication Of the discovery Of
the crystallization Of carbon. The Sorbonne
has been crowded for the last few days to be-
hold the result of this discovery, in the shape
Of 9 tolerable.sized diamond Of great lustre,
which M. Desprezt, the happy djEcoyeper, sub
mits to the examination Of eVErTs chemist or
scu0rt who choose to visit him. lHe declares
thai, 50 long ago as last autumnue had succeeds
I'd inPredueine the diamond 6ut in such min;
ute parcels as to be visible olly through the mk.
croscope, and fearful of raising irony and sus.
picion, he had keptthe secret, until, BY dint Of
repeated experiments and very great labor, he
had completed the one he now offers to public
view. -Four solar lens of immense power, aid.
Cd by the tremendous galyanic pile Of the Scr.
bonne, have been the means OF producing the
result now before u.s. N. Desprezt holds him
self ready to display the experiment whenever
il may be required. The diamond produced is Of
the quality knownin tie East as the black dia-
mond, one single specimen ofSwhich was sold
by Prince Rostofi to the late Duke of York
for the enormous ssun Of twelve Thousand
pQunda.ass y Y c1E sss3stH3ss fur .s4sa
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

ii EARLY RISING -4 Mr. Snithess, how esus
you sleep so-the sun has been up two hoasana
F"Well, what if il has, (hiccup), he goes to bed
at dark, while I'm on bender ill after mid.
night, (hiecup). People talk about the suf BY y
ing 50, smart, (hiccnp) j should hkstssss
him shine 80 late in the evening ~ Ido, Il voal&
lhiccup). He cant keep awake till 8 O'clock,
It his Me depended on il, Qiccup). People say
look at the Gun, and Isay the sams, but its iii
my old mans son, (hiccup). It's ms they
ought to look at-a son that's to be-found in
his orbit a. the Charles are, lhiccap). Here
Mr. Smithers fell back on the feathers, and
gave vent to q ten-horse snore. ~
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

T Hams should always be soaked in water
previous to boiling, to draw out portion of the
salt and to make them tender. They will soften
more easily if soaked in lukewarm water. II
it is new ham, and not very salt or hard, you
need not put it in water till the evening before
You intend to cook it. An older one will re-
quire twenty-four hours soaking; and one that
is very old and hard should be kept in soak two
or three days, frequently changing the water,
which must be soft.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

CooI.-aMaybe smoking is offensive to some
Of YOU, said an inyeterate smoker, as he enter
cd one IF the ferry boats. as'ssssR fssss \
y YES, yes 2 itnmediatslE sespoDded aado1sn
e1Uces. II III "a fsssRsssfsss 4safs.,. III 81
= We'll said the inquirer, immediately pla-
eing his.cigar between his lips, and putting sway
1esa a6s nj soa
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

<TAs you would save the strength and wind
Of . horse drive slow up hill; and as you va
lue your own and the life of the horse, drive
slow down hill. But on level ground, if you
must drive fast, draw taut rein, and .let him
slide.n 81 9 ,la
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15
mAIsON D,EDUCATIoN.

MAIsON D'EDUCATION.j
F@s 1es jessss ResssiAeSzes. ~
--DIRIGEE PAR MN. IAN NOOTEN--.
7soaspotdsd Plaquesaine, Paroisse d 'Iberpils
La, sera ouperte pour la rsoepion De Pen
sionnaires et fexternes le 10 Fsprier, proclaim.
MADAME VAN NOOTEN ayant accom-
M phi son voyage en- Europe, ct complete ses
arrangements pour attacher dune maniere per-
manente sa maison des professeufs dignes de
ga confance ct de celle des parens, s'empresse
den informer ses amis ct le public.
Les parens ct les tuteurs sont respectueue-
ment invites visiter la localite waste ct spaci-
euse des lieux Oh, Ia demande des principaux
habitans de Piaquemine, pinstitution a etc
transporter. ....z.
De plus amples informations sont contenues
dams le prospectus de Tetablissement qui Sc
tronve Tacademie meme ct chez les Libraries
Ia N. Orleans, on pourront etre ohtennes en-
s'adressant aux soussignes: ..ss
Plaquemine. lNe,o Orleans.
M. w. E. EDwARDs, lie Rev. DR.. NEVILLE,
Le d. Gu. CIrAErr, Mr.. A. HErrEs,
MI. lemon LABAuvE, ]. Rom,
zas III. C. CAMMAcK,
fev6 FRED. FREY.
Pour prevenir ravenir toute esreur par rapport
ses conditions, Madame Van Nooten s'est deci>
dee 1 les publier CONNIE ci-dessons:
PENSIONNAIRES.
Pension ct instruction generate en-
Francais ct en- Anglais, go per m.
Piano,
Chans, 6
Le dessin ct Ia peinture, 6
Danse, mois de rannee,
Bhnchissaee, 1907"
EXTERNES.
Instruction genemle en- Francais ct en-
Auglais fselon lage ct ies progress
des AIeves,) $40, $8 ct $6 per m.
N. B. On donnera des yacances de quinze jours
au mois de Juliet, ct pendant les fetes de Noel
Les pensionnaires &c pendant, pourront Tester d
d les parens le desirent.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

r PRocRRss or THE WEsr.-aWe tind. III the
Wheeling Argus some valuable information
with regard to the settlement and progress IL
the West. The article states: s~ss gfsafaGaaa
In 1897 Wheeling had as'fsw fossees; and
Stenbsnvills Mas first iaideouts sasassss siss
e. lnlsoo PittsbuEg hall spoRulasion of.abeat
in l80l Ohio bad only 3eQ white male ilha-
Gtants.
IN 1850 Wheeling has population Y (3cee
0O0. Ia.iassgss % s5eefi sff4sial sf tasfasS css
!. u laso Pittsbsrai - sFapalaatimnf ~
ssepea.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

% Eggs are sold by numler, yet recent ex.
periments in the weight have shown that a dif.
ference of nine and half ounces NAV be found
in in one dozen Of eggs compared with another,
the highest weight being twenty-fouE ouness
and the lowest fourteen and = half In one
case 2 fraction over eleven, eggs would aqgel
II the average weight " q dozen, and tue 6tker'
It would require over eighteen eggs 70 feaaa feaaeah
tho proper weight Yet theprice fos bdtts6
the mode Of selling, is the same. 4 - kss,im
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

Tlt is stated that the Portuguese govern
ment having finally refused indemnity in the
case Of the privateer Gen. Armstrong, the
American Charge, Mr.. Clay, has demanded his
passports, and is now on his way home. He
is the son Of Henry Clay.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

WH1TEwAsHING. .--Whitewash is preferable
to paint in some cases. Inside walls should be,
supplied with coat of it every spring, and in
tact every place where unhealthy gases are gem
Grated or an unsavory smell is produced from
the presence Of unavoidable filth. The cost is
is mere triae, as the operation can be per-,
formed at leisure moments and by any one who
can use brush. ''',7S
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

lcE-HoUsEs.-No establishment should be
without an ice-house. The cost is small, and
the expense, including the price of the ice and
storage, would be returned nearly if not quite
the first year. Meat often spoils and milk be-
comes sour in hot weather. If an ice-house is
at hand, these evils are easily obviated. A good
ice-house will last ten years without repairs, and
there are few localities where ice cannot be OBJ
tanned in any desirable quantity 4-,s- se ri
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

+ CLEAR As -Transcendentalism is the
spiritual cognoscence of physiological irrefragi-
bility, connected with conscientient ademption
Of incolumbient, spiritual, etherealized conten-
ton subultory connection. a.s
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

LEMON SYRuP-Take pint Of strained Juice
OF lemons and two and half pounds Of sugar
Dissolve the sugar in the juice Of the lemons
with gentle heat, then set it aside for twenty,
four hours; afterwards remove the scum, and
It there be any dregs, pour the clean liquor from
them. a f.a.s~l .G4 3Iz - fta8q?fst q
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15
PLAQUEAINE, PARISH OF IBERVILIE
EDUCATION. &C.

THE NEW ORLEANS
FEMALE SEMINARY,
DIRECTED BY MRS. VAN NOOTEN-
Transferred to PLAQUEMINE, Parish
Iberuille, La., ,oin be open for the recep-
tionof Boarders and Day Scholars on
the 10Th February, proc.
Mrs. VAN NOOTEN, having returned
Ixl from Europe, and completed her arrange
ments for attaching permanently to her insti-
tuition teachers in every way competent and ac-
complished, respectfully solieits patronage for
her establishment. Parents and guardians are
requested to visit the spacious and commodious
buildings, to which, at the request of several
of the gentlemen referred to below, the insti-
tuition has been removed.
For further information, Mrs. VAN NooTEN
begs leave to refer to her Prospectus, ito be
found at the Institute and at the principal book
stores in New Orleans,) or to the following
gentlemen:
In Plaquemine. In Nep Orleans
w. E. EDWARDS, Esq, Rev. D. NEVILLE,
DR.. CH. CLEMENT, ALFRED HENNEN, Esq,
ZEsoN LABAuvE, Esq, JAMES ROBE, Esq,
II. C. CAMMAcK. ESD,
feb6 FRED Frey, Esq.
|: Mrs. Van Nooten hastens to contradict the
report which has been spread, that she does
not receive young children. Pupils Of every
age are received at the Seminary. '
To avoid any future misrepresentation in regard
to her terms, Mrs. Van Noo,en has concluded to
publish the same as following
BOARDERS,
Payable Quarterly in Aduance.
For board and general instruction in
English and French, and all the ne>
cessery branches, including needle
and fancy work, 800 per m.
Music, r.s.a .f ,.5- ~ ...E-..s 8 ''
Singing, -,..s s.. -,, 8
Drawing and Painting, 6
Dancing, three months in the year, g"
Washing. ~% ' $50"
DAY SCHOLARS.
General Instruction in English, French,
and all necessary branches, including
needle and fancy work, (according to
the age Of the pnpils,) $40. pc aud $6 per m: |
N. B. Vacations Of two weeks each will be gi- |
zen in July and during the fete days. Boarders |
may remain If desired. 5g5 5 9t lz.45# -
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

8. a1ave 81 Pa IN; Ut oif u pap. 8
permit three drachns, of PROOF spirit one bal.
Ion, md of water one nix thefa, andwith
saauvfsssleta gallon diatiL iaas giiasis.sss=a ii
.sssssss vsfasasaaaal ~ wsa ysrsgosg 10
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

'lssd sWHlf afs ~ yo5df poGkes! laysenT s ! III Ixoot
aany:ssssNhass no fpolllt4 polltes4 No snofx dalssa
politE. sai' hna sssss !. gsssi sdt ssat vss s!d
NsSsTsf sd Tive ses.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15
Noticc!

Noticc!
x IL those indebted to the firm Of Blanken-
~ shfp 4 Hnbbs win please come forward
snA settle their accounts, as their business has
heen closed
jsi BLANKENsfIR & HUBBs.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15
: : CITY ADVERTISEMENTS
BUSINESS or THE COMPANY CONFINED TO LIFE IN
SURANCEs a
Pwnonem Fund BY Act of Incorporation,

BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY CONFINED TO LIFE IN
PMnaneua Fund BY Act Of Incorporation,
100000.
Which permanent fund are to be invested a
per charter, for the benefit Of the policy holders
81 bonds and mortgages on unincumbered rea
estate valued at double the amount ioane
thereon, and in stocks of the State, and Of tn
United States Government.
This Company being organized, not for tn
benefit ok 1focl oldersand capitalists, but sole
lNA61he protection Of the policy holders an
t1af families against want and poverty, is il
IL operations . great National benevolent in
stitption, conducted upon the most secure am
soln principies, and afording for small annu
d SUM paid during life, large and handsom
legacy to widows and children after DEATH
Alipoley holders, whether for life or shortel
terms, who continue the insurance till death
participate in the whole of the profits Of the
COMPANY, without any reservations.
Creditors can insure the lives of debtors, thus
securing prompt settlement in case Of death
A married woman can effect insurance on the
Ms Of her husband, for the sole benefit and use
ef hersek and children, free from the claims OF
tReditors. 80 r. 2
Trustees: -4sa
d Iohn Haoan, Joseph Walker,
.s Peter Conrey, Jr, Maunsel White,
I Robert j. Ward, Samuel Stewart
Isasc Johnson, Geo. Strawbridge,
John. s. Allison, VIM. E. Leverich,
s Edward Sparrow, Henry s. Buckner.
PErsa CouRRY, Jr., President Board Of Trus-
4ssats ~ tees. 55~ Il
af Il Directors: E9s u
yossh y. Stanton, John Stroud, sr,. u
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15
DAY SCHOLARS.

General instruction in English, French,
and all necessary branches, including
needle and fancy work, (according to
the age Of the pnpils,) $40. pc aud
N. b. Vacations OF two weeks each =
venin July and during the fete days.
may remain If desired. i.