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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-08

iylly No. IS Cont street, New Orleans. s.
Sale of Dwelling House and Lot
AT AUCTION.
WILL be offeredsf for sale on Monday, the
w 24th day Of June, 1850, at 10 o'clock A.
M, on account Of Valentin Ringwald, a certain
lot of ground situated in the town Of Plaque
mine, measuring sixty feet in front by $50 feet
in depth, French measure, fronting on Semina-
ry street, between the lots of Dr.. C. Clement
and VIM. E. Edwards, together with a two sto-
nv frame house thereon, and other out-build-
ings, &c. 4"s a
TERMS OF SALE. 90
One-third cash on the day of sale, and the
balance, one-half payable on the LIST day of
March 1851, and the other half on the LIST day
of March 1852. The purchaser to furnish his
notes for the credit terms, endorsed to the sat
i~sfaction Of the proprietor; said notes to bear
interest at the fate Of eight per cent per annum
from time due until paid, special mortgage to
be retained on said house and lot to secure full
and punctual payment of said notes and all in
terests that may accrue thereon. Act Of sale
at the expense Of the purchaser. Sale to take
place on the premises. ~ 3lsl ~.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-08

ENGLAND AND RUssIA.--Russia has sent an
insulting note to England, relative to the Greek
blockade.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-08

Notice! T
\ Ii those indebted to the firm of Blanken-
n ship g. Hubbs will please come forward
and settle their accounts, as their business has
been closed. ~:s5-fS. 81
jel BLANKENSHIP e. HUBS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-08

WHO LIKES Corn DODGERS 2:--See Rissell &
Schlater's advertisement
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-08

TVHIS CONSIGNMENT DRY GOODS
HOUSE is constantly receiving from tho
northern cities heavy shipments Of Goods, which
are often ordered to be sold forthwith without re.
gard to original cost, and will therefore be offered
cheaper by from Is to 3 per cent than the same
description can be sold at any other establishment.
Constantly on hand a large supply of Plantation
Goods-Blankets. Kerseys, Linseys, Osnaburgs.
sheetings, shirtings, Towellings, Table Damasks.
Diapers. Linens, &c. Dress Goods Of every style
Silks, satins. Cashmeres, Merinoes, De LANES.
Alpaccas, Plaids, Bareges, Muslins, Bingham, and
Prints. Visites, MantiIlas and shawls. Parasols
and Umbrellas. Hosiery, Handkerchief. Laces.
Capes, Collars, Bonnets. and every description Of
Dry Goods, both Of Foreign and Domestic Manu-
~laCture. 30 AT r =a 4y.nt-7-
In connection with this establishment are extsn>
sive wholesale rooms. which should be visited by
every Merchant and Trader before making his
purchases. An additional advantage to the buyer
is, that the lowest price is invariably asked ut first.
and no deviation made. .l.~
KINGS WHITE PALACE.
~ Gravier street, New Orleans. je6 ly
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-08

A SECRET ADvENTURER.-A dirty looking
specimen of humanity in the shape of a man
but with features of marked intelligence sufi
cient to prove him a dangerous one, was arrest
ed in our town some days since, and carried
before Mayor Black, for examination. 1t ap
peared that he had been lingefipg in our SUI
burbs for some six weeks, livh no one knew
how. He seemed to have no intercourse witt
any except the blacks, and whenever seen
always in the woods-he would dodge, anc
seem like a criminal.
When taken up, he was found in the garden
at night, of one of our citizens, and would make
no explanation of the cause of his being there
On his person was found a letter dated Plaque
mine, and directed to some man in Missouri
and signed rR. C. Webb" respecting a run
away negro. On his trial, he said that his name
was aJohn P. Cole" and when asked what he
had to say respecting his business in this vicini.
ty, he replied that it was a secret, which his
honor bound him not to divulge, but handed
our Mayor a letter, written in the same hand
as the former, directed to a person at Osceola
Missouri, in which he requests him to come on
here, testify to his character, and have him re.
leased. In this letter-although nothing was
said to him respecting negroes or the abolition
ists-he said that the people here were very
suspicion US Of strangers, and limited that he vas
possibly thought to DO connected with the abo-
litionists-and to disprove this. be requested
his friend, when he came, to bring with him a
copy of his anti Benton speech, published in
the papers, which he delivered somewhere in
Missouri. ..-t.
In his appearance, this political outcast is the
fac simile of a loafer-his clothes ragged and
filthy, but with the appearance of having once
been of a very dashing order. He is about 81
years of age, s feet 6 inches in height, dark
complexion, black hair, and a goatee. He
speaks clearly and correctly; is a man of some
education and intelligence, and, altogether, just
the fellow, in every particular, to be set down
as a dangerous and suspicious character. He
was remanded, to appear before the District
Court, now in session.
MURDER.-A murder was committed on
Grand River, in this parish, on Sunday morning
last, on the person of Captain Samuel Ives, an
old and respectable citizen. He was shot in
his yard soon after having risen from his bed,
and lived but a few moments. From informa-
tios received, the murderer is supposed to be a
man by the name Of Alden Piper, a partner of
the deceased, between whom there was some
difficulty, arising from pecuniary matters. They
lived together. Immediately after the murder
Piper left in a skif up Bayou Crosse Tete, sup
posed to be making for Red River, and taking
with him two negroes, belonging to him; he
had, moreover, made over his entire property to
his brother a few days previous, as has since
been ascertained.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-08

NOTICE Is hereby given to all those indebted
IN 10 the estate of Felix McDavit to make pay.
ment. and those having claims against the same to
present them to the undersigned within ten days
after notice hereof.
ie8 FELIX McDAVIT, Adm.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-08

USixteen States have now 1SdoPted The polf'
cy Of exempting homesteads.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-08

"OUS cenx qui ont des reelamations contre Ia
succession de Felix McDavit sont notifies de
les presenter au soussigne. egalement tous ceux
qui soient 4 la dite succession sont egalement noti-
fees de les presenter an soussigne.
je0 FELIX McDAVIT, Adm.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENT
The Bretheren

The Brethereu
Or IBERvILLE LODGE No. 81, of A. Y.
~ NJ, are hereby notified that an annual election
Of officers will take place on the 18th inst. Punc-
tual attendance is required. By order Of the w.
NJ, ie8 E. w. BLAKE, Soc.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-08

G. o. DUPUY. ...E ..". l.. J.. GRASS:
DUPUY & GRASS,
Commission @frttants,
And Agents for the sale Of Cotton and Sugar,
jy ly No. IS Cont street, New Orleans. =,
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-24

A THOUSAND MILES IN THOUSAND
HouRs.-A Warwickshire man, named
Richard Marks, at Sheffield, England,
lately undertook, for a gratuity of fifty
pounds. the seemingly useless task of
walking 1000 miles in 1000 consecutive
hours. beginning each mile precisely with
the commencement of the hour. 1t was
a performance in imitation Of the celebra-
ted feat of Capt. Barclay, with the addi-
tional condition of commencing each
hourly performance at the striking of the
clock. He accomplished the chief part
of his undertaking with great spirit, but
during few days Of the performance
with much difficulty and suffering. He
began the task at 5 o'clock on the after
noon Of June II, and finished at minutes
IS seconds past 8, on the morning Of
July 20. having completed each Of the
last four miles within the space of 10 min.
utes. At times he occupied Is minutes
in walking his mile. He began with a
weight Of IL stone lbs. At the COM
pletion of his task he had lost % lbs
He was inclined most to sleep from two
to eight o'clock in the morning. He was
visited daily during the performance by
thousands of spectators. numbering
sometimes. not less than 5000 at time
His walk was prolonged. in addition to
the 1000 regular circuits Of mile each,
by 90 yards at every hour to and from
his he'd Including Ar, ascent and descent
of IA steps to and from tbs attic in which
he lodged, making in all a prolongation
of his journey by IS miles, 400 yards
beyond the stipulated 1000 miles. This
is probably the most remarkable perform
ance of the kind on record.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-24

Henry Nv AND THE SEIGE.-When Hens
n Nv. of France vas advised to atiemPi
taking Paris by an assault, before the King
suers. he absolutely protested against the
measure. on the principle OF humanity. II
will no. - said he "expose the capital TO
the miseries and horrors which must follow
such an event. am The father Of my Peo-
pie, and will follow the example OF the true
mether Who presented herself before Solo
mon. had much rather NOT have Paris.
than obtain il At the expense OF humanity,
and by the blood and death Of 30 many in
nocent persops.'
Henry reduced the city TO obedience
without the loss Of blood. except two or
three burgesses, who were killed. IL u
was in my power" said this humane mon.
arch, - would give Afiy thousand crowas
10 redeem those citizens, TO haye the salts
faction Of informing posteIiiy that had
subdned Paris without splitting . drop Of
blOod,"
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-24
F.croe,rs sropp1Sc.-The largest of

FAcroa1Es SroPPrNc.-The largest Of
the factories at the Union Works. Eli.
colts Mills. Md, has ceased running
Two others run only half the time. By
this arrangement more than 200 hands
have been discharged. Very recently
nearly 100 were dismissed from the Pa
tapsco Factory, which is running but half
the machinery about three quarters Of
the time. The Savage Factory is run
ming slow speed three quarter time. at
something like rs per cent. reduction Of
wages. The Syskesville and Granite
factories, at Ellicott's Mills, are similarly
situated. Thus in one district, about 600
persons have been thrown out OF employ
within few weeks.--Ph,I. N. lnseri
can.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-24
UsIrr OF rHr HUMAN RACE -InroRrAs1

UNITY OF THE HUMAN RACE -IMPoRTANT
TESTIMONY. q meeting Of the Preach
Academy of Sciences, recently, a report was
read from very able committee, on the
Negro Race OF Eastern Africa, South ofthe
Equator, as closely and long observed ny
M. Froberville, q scientific traveller.
He has brought with him sixty cas.s
fbusts) of types Of three divisions Of the ne
eroes. The committee decide that the re-
sull of his researches serve materially, TO
prove the iienlity and common local origin
Of the whole human species, There are
various affinities Of conformation between
the blacks OF Eastern Africa. This report
is of great Importance. considering the
source from which IL comes, aud the race
10 which IL relates. Itis evident that Prof.
Agassiz Is very far from having yet deter
mined ibis question on scientific grounds.
The result 70 which an able writer 10
late number Of the London Quarterly he>
view has come, is as follows;
9 II has we thing. been rendeFed on pure
" scientific grounds. next to certain, ina!
man is one Ia species-highly ProoaO'y 'nas
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-24

School CHARAcrER.-Every school.
boy has character. Let US 90 among
them, and all doubts will vanish. There
are selfish Harry. lying Tom, slovenly
Peter, gluttonous Jim, sly Charley, COW.
ardly Dick and fighting Jack; as well
as generous George. truthful Joseph,
honest Bob. Ask for evidence that these
descriptions are truly applied. and we
shall find the same rules Of judging are
adopted here that are adopted among
grown men. There is commanding
public sentiment in every play ground,
and the same right principles that secure
for a grown man, and great man, the
respect and confidence of his fellow citi-
zens, will-otner things being equal
secure for a boy che love and confidence
Of other boys. A long face may be put
on--a fawning or hypocritical boy may
play game with an easy and credulous
teacher, and for while retain false
in his estimation. But the'veil is too thin.
The true character comes out broadly in
the play ground or on the ice, and the
boy that deserves to be loved is loved.
AS it is among school boys, so it is all
the world over. An honest and virtuous
man may somtimes be unjustly suspected
and the breath of the slanderer may tar
nish for moment an innocent reputation,
but the right side comes up sooner or
later, and truth triumphs.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-24

The SwAYzE CAsE-MoRE MYsTERY.--
The excitement still prevailing in Eliza
BEETHOVEN concerning the mysterious dis
appearance of Swayze, the Mayor of the
borough has offered a reward of 5000
for the perpetrator of the outrage. and q
vigorous search was to be made to-day
for his body, but we learn this morning,
that he made his appearance in Hope.
Warren Co.. on Saturday evening last, in
state of arrangement, and has again
escaped! 1t appears that on Saturday
evening, about 8 o'clock. he came to the
house Of DR.. James G. Fitch. from whom
we derive this information. and whose
wife is a cousin Of Swayze. Mrs. g.. on
his sudden appearance. did not at first
know him and asked him if cit was James
Swayze." He replied sit was once, but
was not now" Dr.. F. came 10 and ac-
costed him. Swayze sat in corner Of
room, with his head on his breast, rub
ding his hands. Dr.. F. took hold of his
hand which was very cold, and inquired
how he came there, &C., but he could
give no coherent answer, and DR.. F. left
him to 90 for another relative. to see If
he could extract anything from him, being
better acquainted. Willie he vas absent
Swayze insisted upon going out, as he said
to see Israel Swsyze, refusing tea, but
drinking freely Of cold water. The DR..
returned. but Swayze had gone and lie
Immediately sent men in wagon after
him, who finally discovered him about
100 rods out Of the village standing by a
fence. He got into the wagon willingly
and was taken to Ribble's tavern, where
he sat for an honr. He gave the same
account Of the robbery IS he told in
Elizabethtown, and said that they put
two men over him, to watch him but he
was afraid and escaped from them. He
would not tell how he got ont, nor how
he accomplished his journey. further than
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-24
n~ Mr.. Gosse, in his history of birds

ET Mr.. Gosse, in his history Of birds
of Jamaica. gives an amusing account OF
the knocking bird. The hogs, it seems.
are the creatures that give him the most
trouble. They are ordinarily fed upon
the inferior oranges, the fruit beng sha-
ken down to them in the evening hence
they acquire the habit of resorting to the
orange tree 10 await for lucky wind fall.
The mocking bird feeling nettled at the
intrusion, flies down and begins to pick
the hog with all its might. Piggy not
understanding the matter, but pleased
with the Utilization, gently lies down and
turns up his broad side to enjoy it. The
poor bird gets into an agony Of distress,
pecks and pecks again, but increases the
enjoyment Of the luxurious intruder, and
is at last compelled to give up the effort
in despair. ~.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-24

that some one 10 Newark gave him Ga
Passengers, however, in the stage, stated
subsequently, that Swayze came on with
them. in the morning line of the Morris
cars, to Dover, and thence by stage to
Johnsonsburgh, from which point he
must have walked, miles to Hope
During this conversation be walked the
room, rubbing his hands, giving incohe-
rent answers, and showing evident signs
of arrangement. He complained of a
pain in his head, but nothing was thought
of that, as it was attributed to the state
Of his mind. He was finally persuaded
to go to bed, and people were placed in
the next room to watch him, but during
the night h. forced the lock, got stealth
lily out Of the house. and, though every
search has been made, nothing has yet
been discovered of him.-Newark Adver-
tiser.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-24
Passing Away.
ny MRS. HEMANs.

NJ MRS. HENANs.
" Passing away is written upon the world
and all the world contains"
II is written onIthe rose.
In its glory's full array,
Read what those buds disclose
Passing away.
Il is written on the skies,
OF the soft blue, summer day,
II is trac ed in sunsets dyes
Passing away.
II 10 written ON the trees.
As their young leaves glistening play,
And on the brighter things than these
Passing away.
II 10 written on he..bTow,
Where the spirits ardent ray
Lives, burns, and triumphs now
Passing away.
II il written on the heart
Alas! that there decay,
Should claim from love part!
Passing away.
Friends, friends Oh, shall we meet
Where the spoiler finds no prey!
Where lovely things and sweet
Pass not away.
Shall we know each others eyes,
With the thoughts that in them lay,
When they meet beneath the skies
Which pass not away.
Oh, il this may be 90.
Speed, speed, thou closing day!
How blest from earth's vain show,
To pass sway.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-24

VEGETABLE INsTINcT.-If a pan oil
water be placed within six inches on eli.
Their side Of the stem Of young pump
kin or vegetable marrow, it will. in the
course Of the night. approach it. and
will be found ia the morning with one Of
its leaves floating on the water. This
experiment may be continued nightly
until the plant begins to fruit. fla prop
be placed within six inches Of young
COW olvulus, or scarlet runner. it will End
it although the prop be shifted daily. If,
after it had twined some distance up the
prop, it be unwound and twined in the
opposite direction, it will return to its
original position, or die in the attempt ;
vet Notwithstanding. il two Of these
plants grow near each other. and have
no stake around which they can entwine,
one Of them will alter the direction OF its
spiral, and they will twin around each
other. Duhamal placed some kidney
beans in cylinder of moist earth. Al
ter short time they began to germinate.
of course sending the plum upward to
the light, and the root down into the soil.
After a few days. th6cylinder was turned
one>fourth round. and again and again
this was repeated until an entire revolu.
ton Of the cylinder had been completed.
The beans were then taken out OF the
earth, and it found that both the plum
and radicie had bent to accommodate
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-24

PRINTERS AND PRINTING. j. T. Buck
ingham, Esq. in his series of reminiscent
ces, in course Of publication in the Boston
Courier, speaks Of the importance Of the
printer to the author, as follows:
"Many who condescend to illuminate
the dark world with the fire Of their gem
ius through the columns of newspaper
little think of the lot Of the printer, who
almost suffocated by the smoke of a
lamp, sits up till midnight to correct his
false grammar, bad photography, and
worse punctuation. / have seen the ar
guments of lawyers in high repute as
scholars, sent to the printer in their own
hand writing-many words, and espe-
cially technical foreign terms, abbreviated,
words misspelled, and few or no points
and those few, if there were any, entirely
out of place. I have seen the sermons
of eminent "divines sent to the press
without points or capitals to designate
the division of sentences sermons which,
if published with the imperfections OF the
manuscript, would disgrace the printers
devil, if he were the author. Suppose
they had been so printed. The printer
would have been treated with scorn and
contempt as an illiterate blockhead-as
a fellow better fitted to be wood~saw-
yer than printer. Nobody would have
believed that such gross and palpable
faults were owing to the ignorance or
carelessness of the author. And no one
but the practical printer knows how ma
ny hours compositor, and after him q
proof reader, is compelled to spend in
reducing to a readable condition manu-
scripts that the writers themselves would
be puzzled to read"
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-24
=. T.. JUDD

WA& " l&!MlEEAM AlET4STs
VETOULD most respectfully inform the
wv people Of Litchield County thar he
Nss 6tted up rooms few doors west of the
COprt House for the express purpose of taking
miaiatures, which will be warranted perfect
Having arranged north light with the add
dition Of q metallic reflector (which by the
way il perfect substitute for skylight) is
now prepared to take single pictures or Groups
equal to the best operator ia the City.
Those who contemplate ha"ing their minia.
lures. arc advised TO procure them at this
place. rather than employ one ofthe many who
in nine cases out Of ten, fail to give you any.
thing like perfect picture.
II the vast number oi miniatures which he
has sold during the last three years, is any
evidence Of his ability TO please, then has he
reason to believe those who patronize this
establishment will have no cause for regret
Pictures inserted In Lockets. Rings. pins.
80. OF any desired size.
Also variety Of Gold Lockets on hand.
Young men wishing to engage il lucrative
business having Capital OF from $50 to SIS
can receive thorough course Of Instructions.
together with complete apparatus.
Litchfeld April 25ih. 1880.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-24

EH- DR.. johnson, and Mr.. Boswell,
dining one day at Lady Macleod's. the
former was helped to some green peas,
which were esteemed rarity for the
season having eaten what was first laid
on his plate, lady Macleod offered to
help him second time. Pshaw, mad
am" said the doctor, "surely they are
only food for hogs" "It is for that very
reason, sir, that l help you,' replied her
ladyship.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-24

Corners have always been popular. The
chimney corner: Tor instance, is endeared
10 the heart from the es rliest 10 the latest
hour of our existence. The corner cup
board what stores Of sweet things has ii
contained for us in our yOuth-with what
luxuries its shelves have groaned in man"
hood a snug corner in will who ever
objected 70 such thing? A corner IN q
Woman's heart: Ouce get there and you
may soon command the entire domain.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-24

THg ExeRcisK OF DILLIaRMcE. 1.
wonderinl how much ID done J, in shog
space, provided We set about Il properly
and give our maids wholly TO Il. Le. ever!
one devote himself 10 any art OF scienc
ever SO stTenously, aud he will still hav.
leisure 10 make considerable progress 4
half q dozen other acrqHirements. L.oaaE
Go de Vinci was mathematician. Mzal
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-24
TElE PQRT'S O0RMER.
Our Union.
sx MRS. L. H. sIcouRNEr.

=
Ho!-Eagle of our banded States
Wilt drop thine ol:veiair?
And bids the shafts Of war and woe
Speed hurting through the air.
And the soaring eagle answered.
Waving his peace>braach high,
No !-FreedCm's chieftains gave the trust
I'll guard it till die.
Ye stars, that shine in sparkling blue
Upon yon banner field,
Shall half be stricken from your place!
And half in cloud concealed /?
But silent were the glorious Orbs,
With dread amazement fraught.-
Each trembling in its chrystal sphere
At the dark traitor thought.
Oh, human hearts to CONGO I'd traind
BY sires who stood of yore,
As brothers, when around their homes
The Lion tramp'd in GORE
Will ye the heritage they won.
With ruthless hand, divide:
u Or reEd the Gorjian knot they drew
Around ye, when they dicd7
Then from the Pater Patriae's tomb
Benz ath Mount Vernon's shade
And from the hero's bed who sleeps
In Nashville's beauteous glade
And from green Quincy's honor'd breast,
Where SIRE and son repose,
Break not that bond ," solemn voice
In deep accordance rose.
Hank !--hark !-O'er forests rob'd in snow
In sunny, flower. crown'd vales,-
From where the Atlantic's thunder tone
The far Pacific halls,
From mart and dell, where millions dwell
By prairie. lake. and hill
Rolls on the full, sublime response
Is We NEVER sciN."