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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04
Deferred Articles.
Recent Accounts from Texas.


We are informed that reports have
been received at the Department of War,
from Gen. Brooke, which indicate an
increasing boldncss on the part Of the
predatory Indians, who, for the past
eighteen months, have given SO much
! trouble TO the Texan frontier. The
Camanches, especially, have extended
their incursions to the neighborhood OF
the military posts, and have manifested
! no little boldnes in encounteriDg some OF
our scouting parties of nearly equal force.
/ On the 25th of January Lieut.. Walk
er, Of Ford's company of Texas mount
ed rangers, with twenty -one men, fell in
with band of fifteen Camanche warri-
ors. when brief conflict took place, du-
ring which, and in the pursuit that fol-
lowed, four OF the enemy were killed,
and as many more wounded; besides
which most OF their horses, and some
other articles, which they were forced to
abandon in taking refuge in the chappa-
rel, were captured. This party had
been watched for some weeks by this
company before it was known with cer-
tainiy that they had committed acts OF
hostility. The horses captured from
them were ascertained to have been sto-
len; and Mexican youth whom they
had made prisoner two days before, and
who had been released during the fight,
reported that they had committed two
murders while he was with them.
Il e. IL. a
commanded by Lieut.. Burleson, of the
same company, on a march from San
Antonio, five miles west of the Nueces,
discovered party of fourteen Indians
to the right Of the road. Taking eight
men on the best horses, he moved rap
idly alter them. They retreated for
some miles; but, finding it impossible TO
avoid an engagement, they at length halt
ed and prepared for battle. Lieut.. Bur-
Lesson ordered his men to dismount and
secure their horses, when the Indians in
stantly charged, engaging him simulta-
neously in front, flank and rear. A close
and hardly contested fight, almost hand
TO hand, cnsued, and lasted about twenty
minutes, when the enemy broke, leaving
four warriors dead on the field, and car
rying off seven wounded. On the par
Of the volunteers one man was killed,
and all the rest, except one, wounded
including the Lieutenant commanding.
Among the articles captured in these
skirmishes were blankets and knives,
which had been given to the Indians on
ly few weeks previous by the Indian
agent, on the occasion of forming treaty
with them. Some weeks before a large
party of Lipans, on predatory excur-
sion, had been discovered and chased by
Lieut.. King, Of Capt. McCulloch's com.
pany OF Texan mounted volunteers; and
afterwards the captain himself followed
up the trail over rough and difficult
country, and captured several horses and
mules, and large quantities of buffalo
robes, blankets, saddles and brides most
of which latter articles had been stolen
from The citizens.
We understand the officers above ma
med have been complimented by the
Department for the zeal and spirit dis
played by them in these affairs.-Wash-
ington Republic, IlM uA.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04


The RoADs-ADvANTAGE OF THE,
PLANK.-For the past week or ten days
the roads have been next to impossible.
This inconvenience falls upon town and
country alike. Those living Of the
plank road 6nd it impossible to reach
town with empty wagons, whilst those
living on the road keep up steady COM
munication, hauling from so to 700 hnsh-
els Of corn in two horse wagon with all
ease imaginable. But for the compile
tion Of the road to Middleton, as we are
informed by those engaged in business
and capable of judging, the country trade
of the city, for the past eight days, would
not have been worth twenty dollars
Does any one want more convincing evil
dehce of the utility Of this species Of inn
provemen,!-Burlingf0n Telegraph.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04
SHREwDNEss OF A DUTCH THEE

SHREwDNEss OF A DUTCH THIEF.-A
shoe dealer in the Bowery, while busily
employed one day last week, in the rear
pal, of his store, was hailsd by a respect
able-looking elderly man and informed
that fellow had stolen from his door
pair of shoes. The shop keeper, excited
and hatless, rushed into the street, and,
by the direction of his informant, start
ed on a run up the Bowery. Seeing no
one who bore the appearance Of a thief,
he stopped, when a stout, square built
dutchman said to him: ~. $50.
'Dere he goes! round de corner, lit
tie short man, nit de red hair"
Refreshed with the intelligence, he ran
round the corner in company with the
Dutchman, when they we're overtaken
by two of his assistants, and returned to
the store, where he found the old gentle
man. who had given him the first warm
ing, laughing most immoderately.
lie was too quick for me, sir; Icould't
catch him."
Too quick! yes, I think he was
Uhy, 1t ,oas the Dutchman soho stole
your shoes" ~
A streak Of kowledge entered the tab
let OF his memory, and whenever he is
reminded of de little man, nit de red
hair, our shoe dealer grows remarkably
sedate. and philosophises over the wick
edness of mankind in general, and its
Dutch portion in particular. Sunday
Courier. i 3
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04
BosToN, March Ia.

New HAMPSHIRE ELEcrIoN.- Full
returns have been received from 'ruck's
district, and he is elected. The vote
stood-Tuck. 7,775, Ke,ridge, 7.4O4.
The House of Representatives, as far
as heard from. stands--Whigs lie, At
wood men 90, and Locofocos So.
Last year, from the same towns, il was
= Wings 80, Locofocos l5S. For Gov
ernor, the popular vote in ITO towns is
Seymour l7,06l; Dinsmore 23,395
Atwood ,40i. Majority for Dinsmore
last year, 1913. Dnsmorc net loss, s.
gal. ess' s
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04
TUNNEL THROUGH THE CuM.ERIA,

TUNNEL THROUGH THE CUMBERLAND
MoUNTAlNs.-They had a spirited and
interesting time in Tennessee on the 22d
ult, in celebration Of the success of the
Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad
Company, in tunnehng the Cumberland
mountain. About seven hundred ladies
and gentlemen participated, passed
through the tunnel, heard speeches, ate
sumptuos dinner, drank spirited toasts.
and danced the night. The tunnel is
5000 feet long, and ls5 from the top of
the mountain.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04
WASHINGTON, March 4th, 1851.

General FoOte and the last long day's s
session of the Senafe-Zhe Cost-Bal-
ance en- his faUor.-According to the
Interpretation of the two houses, the last
legislative day of the short session is
ihirty-six hours long, and the fourth of
March does not constitntionally COM
mence till the middle OF the day.
The last days session of the Senate,
however was thirty-seren consecutive
hours duration. During that long day,
from the beginning to the end, General
Foote was present, and yigilant as lynx,
to defeat the river and harbor bill. Ac-
cording to our recollection, he did not
speak less than forty-ihree times during
that long day, including speeches, ques-
lions, and explanations, and sprung up.
from time TO time, from no less than sew.
enteen different chairs, now on this, now
on that side, always on the move, and
forever claiming the floor. or asking leave
for single remark. Ii all that he said
in debate, during that day of ,hir,y-sev-
en- hours, is printed in the two official or
gans, it will amour, in each paper to an
average of twelve columns, or twenty
four in the aggregate: ua
Twenty-lour columns al 81 so
Ha105 n 5tk Tu $3.50 10
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04

CUBAN PRosEcuTpNs ABANDONED
On the 7th inst. the U. s. District Attor-
ney entered foiie prosequis in the yari-
Gus suits brought against Gen. Hender-
son, Gov. Quitman and others for alledg-
ed participation in the late attempted in
vasion of Cuba. Thus endeth the chap
ter for the present.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04

II Al man who would pick out a
cork by bits, with penknife, from ig-
norance that there was such thing as q
corkscrew, would waste time and labol
as we-all of us-waste it from igno-
rance Of the new inventions Of convc.
| iiience. ~
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04
Pay for thiriy-six hours 80: IL OF
l02 90

N OtdI IUZ UU
Coslof Senator Foote to the treasury,
for one days debate, one hundred and
ninety-two dollars, but he may plead in
contributing to save $2,346,000 in de-
feating the river and harbor bill, and
$i0o.0o0in defeating the claim of Faith
er Richie. $40 IS asegs M As
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04

q ~ There is nothing like a fixed,
steady aim. 1t dignifies your nature and
ensures your success.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04

u Nature hath framed strange fel-
lows in her time, s4F
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-10

WEALTH OF SHowMEN.-Two million six
hundred and seventy thousand dollars have
been made by showmen in the lest ten years,
making an average for each of one hundred
and seventy eight thousand dollars. The fol-
lowing is a list of what each man has made,
commencing with P. 7. Rarnum, the richest
Snowman in the world, he having made in the
last eight years over $s0o,oo0; Jenny Lind is
worth $500,000, notwithstanding she has CIV
en- over half million in charity; Moses Kim
bill, of the Boston Museum, $4,000; Edwin
Forest, tragedian, s35o,ooO; Burton, the actor,
$l25,000; Blitz, the magician, $4,000; Thos.
$. Hamblin, Of the Rowery Theatre, N. "
$4,000; Gen. Welch, the circus man, $50, O,0Oo;7
Wyman, the magician and necromancer, $685.
600; Gen. Tom Thumb, $4,000; J. E. Owens,
the comedian, and proprietor Of the Baltimore
Museum, $s5,ooo; Herr Alexander, the Jug
gler, 5000; M. Adrian. the French magician,
$4,000; Banvard, the proprietor of Mississippi
Panorama, $4,000; VIM Niblo, the celebra-
ted garden proprietor of New York, is worth
$l5o,0oo, notwithstanding his serious losses
by FIRE, etc.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-10

LITTLE VExATroNs-To great evils we submit,
we resent little provocations have before now
been disappointed of a hundred pound job, and lost
half crown at rackets on the same day, and been
more mortified at the latter than former; that which
is lasting we share with the future, we defer the
"nss hs OF m GOH hat an m
ness, before the spirit evaporates. We probe
minute mischiefs to the quick we lacerate, tear
and mangle our bosoms with Misfortune's finest,
brittlest point, and wreak our vengeance ON our
selves and it for good and all. Small pains are more
manageable, more within our reach we can fret
and worry ourselves about them, turn them into
any shape, can twist and torture them how we
please grain of sand in the eye, thorn in the
esh only irritates the part and leaves us strength
enough to quarrel and get out of all patience with
it a heavy blow stuns and takes away all power
of sense as well as of resistance. The great and
mighty reverses of fortune like the resolutions of
nature, may be said to carry their own weight and
asI and WE submit @ to them % without neu
fatal necessity
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-10
PLAQUEMINE:
SATURDAY, NAY 10, 1851.

o. The Baton Rouge Gazette, in noticing our
remarks relative to the emigration to Texas from
this parish, thus comments:
We congratulate Texas, but would prefer that
the citizens of Iberville Parish would stay at home
with their 100000, and improve Louisiana with
it. We very much doubt the advantages of this
emigration; we believe that for all purposes of
profitable agricultural pursuits, there high lands
in the vicinity of this city, as good as any in Texas,
and that can be obtained cheaper all things consd
cred. Ii the proposed railroad between Jackson
Mi. and New Orleans is constructed, there will be
brought into market a large body of sugar lands,
now vacant that cannot be surpassed in the world.
We would respectfully suggest to our citizens to
look at all the advantages held out at home before
they go abroad for a residence.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-10

KEEP YOUR BACK WARM.-A correspondent
ofthe Scientific American says About twen-
ty years ago, read a medical treatise which
stated ssthat the back is the most valuable
part of the human system through which most
of the colds enter" Recollecting that when
l took cold. suddenly, I noticed that my back
was generally cold, had my waistcoat cush-
ioned along the back, six or eight inches wide,
since which time have not taken cold one
quarter as often as before. Several who have
tried the experiment at my suggestion, have
been materially benefited thereby. The phi
losophy Of is: that by putting more cloth
ing along the spine than elsewhere, other parts
become chilly first, and warn to guard against
taking cold, while the increased clothing at the
same time prevents such sudden change Of
temperature. Take care-coming from the
back is generally too late, the cold has already
become seated. l hold that cold and damp
feet cause many colds, because they induce to
chill the back, more than because they cool
the extremities. None of all the lower ami.
mails the Lord has clothed has less clothing on
the back than upon other parts Of the body.
To me it looks frightful to see SO many deli
cate persons 60 with their backs and feet half
clothed. But while hosts, are cracking up for
agricultural societies and bureaus to improve
the breed of our domestic animals, the favored
of the people are worshipping the great mo-
loch of fashion and sacrificing upon his shrine
multitudes Of the choicest portions or our
race. n
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-10
Poets Breeches.

"You remember Dr. Potts, don't you?" said
Jones to me yesterday, over our toddy.
"To be sure do he sued me for doctors
bill: Do you think can ever forget that 2"
"No, certainly not" said Jones. "Well, did
you ever hear how he was separated from his
Wfe!''
"Yes; he beat her once"
"But doyou know what for?'
"No; | suppose he was Jealous"
mot bit of it. 1t was all about his
breeches !"
'What, she wore them - said l.
"No: she sent them to him one day at 4 lee
ture. lthappened thus: You know old Potts
was dlsmally eccentric. He was the most alb
sent-minded man of my acquaintance, especi-
ally when he was called upon to pay any
thing. Well, he thought nothing of going
without his dinner, or his gloves. He was a
very stingy man, and never had but one suit
OF clothes at the same time. However, meet
ing his tailor one day, he gave him an order for
a pair OF breeches, which were sent home un-
known to the doctors wife. Having to lecture
that morning, he put his new ones on, and left
his old ones ON his library chair. Soon after
he had gone out, Mrs. P. entered the library:
she saw the breeches, and at once concluded
the doctor had gone to lecture, sans culoues
Putting the breeches up in parcel, she, to pre-
vent the possibility of mistake, took it herself
to the lecture room. Giving the parcel to the
porter, she told the man to give it to the doc.
tor Immediately. She herself then went home.
The doctor was leeturing to fashionable as
sembly on the wonders of chemistry, when the
parcel was put into his hand As his wife
was often in the habit of sending him diagrams,
&C., which he had left behind him, the doctor
concluded this something connected with his
lecture which he had forgotten. He therefore
opened it before the audience, and to his as
tonishment and indignation, displayed to them
all his cast-of inexpressbles The roar of
laughter which followed, compelled him to
conclude his lecture Immediately. Rushing
out, he went home and beat his wife"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-10
Singular Eracas.

A Clerk ,oho Valued a Characier-A dis.
pute froma singular cause occurred at the of.
fee of a banker in the Chaussee d'Antin in
Paris. M. B. F., the cashier, who has ti]-
led that Office for the last twenty-five wears.
was at his post, when collecting clerk, named
Pierre Doulley, presented himself with draft
for 1000 francs: drawn by London banker.
The notes were counted out, and the man left
| the place. In a few hours after Douley re-
turned, and addressing himself to the cashier
said:
"Ihere is q little mistake between us; there
is difference of 1000 francs in our account"
Il never make Mistakes" replied the cashier
indignantly; sfor twenty-five years my balance
has been correct to SOU"
"But the error" said Douley, "is against
yourself, as you have given me 1000 francs too
much; am as honest man as you are-I
have been employed as collecting clerk for
thirty-fye years in the same house. There is
your note, I will not take tn
aInsolent fellow" cried the cashier, ado YOU
dare to insult met Twill not take your note
Il regard any man as an enemy who wishes
to prove to my employer that am capable Of
making a mistake. Take the note, OF | will
turn you out of the place. s
Pierre Doulley was not thus to be repeled,
and from words, the parties came to blows but
the clerks Of the house hastened to separate
them. The cashier, not wishing to avow an
error, which he would have regarded as stain
on his long established reputation for correct
ness, was TAIN to put up with the loss of the
note and Pierre Dou!ley carried the 1000 franc
note to the mayor of his reimbursement, to be
distributed amongst the poor.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-10
Piano FOrtes, Music and Musical
Merchandise.
The subscribers have now and int

The subscribers have and intend al
MElsH.l ways t.. keep hand, for sale at the most
WV T Nj reasonable prices. good assortment OF the
v 4 v West PLANO FORTES manufactured
in this country and in France They sole Agents TOR
Horsts Patent Double Iron framed Piano Forteste most
durable and decidedly the hestpano now in use They are
peculiarly adapted to the southern or any damp cias'
there being but very little glue in the body ofhe piano con-
sequenty they will remain much longer in tune than any
other make the weather has no effect upon them
case to the iron piano is body and can be
easily removed pleasure. The tone is more iul rch
aud mellow than in other pianos. We import the
Co Paris Pianos expressly to our order Panos Oh
GIG and octaves, some in rich carved cases.
Ao-Melodeons, seraphines, Guitars of the best
Vions ViolonceIos, Accordeons, Flutes, anos, Music
Boxes and instruments of all kinds, Guitar Harp, slon
Viooncelo and other Strings Pegs Bridges. Reeds m
ger Boards Bows Bow Hair Tail Pieces kosln &C. rao
Forte and other music published and music received
all the northern publishers as soon as pupsnoo
eral discount made large orders and to music
As the subscribers import Of their goods they
fer better inducements purchasers to them ca
fore purchasing No. 80 Camp street, New Orleans just
two doors from Gravier street. ,,,,,,,,,cr
ocI0-ly l1LLN " hH'
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-10

u Sleeping after dinner is bad practice.
On walking from such indulgence, there is gen.
orally some degree of feblie excitement, in
consequence Of the latter stages Of digestion
being hurried on ; it is only useful in old peo-
ple,,and in some cases Of diseases. Sleep be,
ken at those. hours pointed out by nature; an
excess Of it produces lassitude and corpulency,
and utterly debases and Supplies the mind.
Corpulent people Should sleep little and upon
hard beds, while they should take abundance
of exercise and live abstemiously, that their
unhealthy, bulk may be reduced.
5. s..s..zs3 DR.. Combo.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-10

CHAIN OF BENG.-Bitumen and sulphur
form the link between earth and metals; Vi
triols unite metals with salts; crystalizations
lythopites form kind Of tie between stone
and plants; the polypus unites plants to in.
sects; the tube worm seems to lead to shells
and reptiles; the water serpent and the eel
form passage from reptiles to fish; the anas
nigra are medium between fstes and birds;
the bat and the flying squirrel link birds to
quadrupeds; and the money equally gives the
hand to the quadruped and to man.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-10
. ,HARDwAREe
II. II ICH A R ID S, 50
-s IL Chartres St,
N...-. S,..xpuns $9GS51s&
OH Il r { q . !
/, Nesc- Orleans.

C.h artreS T.,
IA. sag ,V.esc- Orleans. &Ezs7zzk1a
Successor TO X. w. Montgonery.)
Importer and Dealer in Foreign and Domestic
Hardware offers fol sale on reasonable terms, the
following: 49,.
200 tons Swede American and English Iron, ass
sorted;
800 bundles English, Americas and Russian sheet,
hoop and band IRON;
5000 HIS Brazier's Copper, assorted,
5000 lbs Block and Bar Tin;
1000 kegs Weymouth Nails;
II 200 tons Hollowware Castings, pots, ovens, skill
sss lets, fire dogs, &c.
Cotton and Woolen Caldsi
Ames' and ROwland's spades and shovels;
Ok, Log Trace, Halter, Coil and Cane Carter
Chains;
Cotton and Cane Hoes, Plows, Corn shelters, etc.;
Sad Irons, Patent Balances Blass kettles;
Tin and Japaned Ware;
Hook and Plate Hinges;
Bellows, Anvils. Vices, Smiths Tongs;
Locks Of all kinds sliding door furniture, etc.
Fenders Andirons, Fire sets;
Stranbs celebrated patent burr stone Corn Mills;
Mill and Grind stones; rs s.s =
Paints, Oils, Glass and Putty; .szs
Lardand sperm OIL;
Coopers' Tools, assorted;
Together with variety Of goods usually found
in Hardware store, for sale very low. nov3O 6m
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-10

The REAL FRIENDS OF THE BLAcK-The edi-
tor of the Boston Post says that he has received
communication from Marblehead which informs
him that the only belthat was tolled in that town
upon the announcement of Sims departure belon-
ged to church that has clause in its deed prohibits
ing negroes from holding pe,cs IN It.!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-10
BIEHLER BROTHERS,
Merchant Tailors,

YT7OULD respectfully inform the citizens of
w Plaquemine and vicinity, that they have
established themselves on Main street, in the
house Immediately above the residence Of the
late Mr. Beck. Determined to do work at mo-
derate prices, and in punctual and faithful
manner, they hope to receive liberal share of
public patronage. They keep constantly on
hand fine patterns of goods to suit all seasons
of the year. my15
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-10

The HEADS AND FRONTS OF THE OFFENDING.
The American Telegraph, published at Washington
City, says editorially, on the 21st: *
"The Cuban Expedition now on foot is said to be
headed by Gen. Mirabeau B. Lamar, of Georgia,
and Senior Gonzales of HAVANA. 1t is said, also,
that Governor Towns, of Georgia is identified with
the enterprise which has for its object the confer
ring of liberty upon the Cubans" j
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-10
KendaIl,s Cholera Syrup.

Sa certain remedy for Cholera, in its first sta
i ges. In fact we will guarantee it to cure in all
cases, when used before collapse. The relie'
viii be prompt, seldom requiring but few minutes
Complaints. For sale at the Depot of the Electri-
eal Febrifuge, No. II Magazine street, N. O., by
The proprietors.
u nov30 A. KENDALL & co.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-10

10 A lady in Jersey City, a few days since
gave birth to a fine healthy boy, having the form
of bunch of grapes hanging from one ear, being
four in number one single grape on the other, and
one sunk, as it were, in the flesh on the side Of the
chin. This is truly remarkable.