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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22

Only TR1FLE.-"That's right" said to
nv friend Simpkins, the baker, as the sickly-
looking widow of Harry Watkins went out Of
his shop-door with loaf Of bread which he had
given her; s'that's right, Simpkins; am glad
YOU are helping the poor creature, for she has
had hard time of it since Harry died, and
her own health failed her.
"Hard enough, sir, hard enough; and am
glad to help her, though what give her don't
cost much-only a trife, sir :"
"How often does she Gomez"
"Only three times week. | told her to
come oftener, if she needed to, but she says
three loaves are plenty for her and her little
one, with what she gets by sewing"
sand have you any more such customers,
Simpkins
aOnly two or three, sir"
aOnly two or three; why, it must be quite a
tax upon your profits.
20 no not so much as you suppose; Alto
gether it amounts to only a tryae."
could not but smile as my friend repeated
these words; but after left him, fell to
thinking how much good he is doing with aonls
trife" He supplies three or four families
with the bread they eat from day to day; and
though the actual cost for year shows but a
small sum in dollars and cents, the benefit con.
ferred is by no means small one. A sixpence
to man who has plenty to "eat and drink, and
wherewithal to be clothed" is nothing, but il
is something to one on the verge Of starvation
And we know not how much we are doing
| when we give "only trlae' to good object.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22

A HEALTHY JoKE.-Dr. Moore, author of
"Zefuco," used to say that at least two-thirds
of PHYSICIANS fees were for imaginary CON-
plants Among several instances of this ma
ture he mentioned one of ciothier, who, af-
ter drinking the Bath waters, took it into his
head to try Bristol hot wells. Previous, how.
ever, to his setting of, he requested his physi-
clan to favor him with letter, stating his case.
to any brother Galen. This done, the patient
got into a chase and started. After proceed
ing half way, he felt an itching to pry into
the contents of the letter, when the following
words presented themselves: "Dear sir, the
bearer is fat Wiltshire clothier; make the
most of him." 1t ia almost unnecessary to
add, that his cure was from the moment ef-
fccted, as he ordered the chaise to turn, and
Immediately proceeded home.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22

CUBA ONCE A PART OF THE AMERICAN CoNTI.
NESr.-lt is the opinion of some of the geo.
graphers that Cuba, st. Domingo and other
West India Islands, were once connected with
the main land. The disruption is supposed to
have been occasioned by a great catastrophe of
nature, long before the commencement of hu-
man records. By this hypothesis the Gulf
Stream now rolls along channel where once
the solid earth de6ed the surges of the ocean,
and resisted the torrents rushing down the
great rivers Mississippi, Alabama, Tombigbee,
Escambia aud Apalachicola.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22

Only TEN CENTS A DAY.--The individual
who spends only ten cents day for some use-
less luxury, like cigars, or tea, or ice cream,
thinks he is very economical, and SO he is,
when compared with thousands Of others. But
multiply the ten cents by three hundred and
sixty-fve, and that product by twenty, and you
will, we imagine, be surprised at the large
sum spent in twenty years for nothing-or
worse than nothing. Figures will not lie, but
figures tell strange stories to those who are
not in the habit Of computing them. Many a
pauper in the poor-house would consider him.
self sadly abused, if he were only allowed ten
cents worth of tobacco in day, and SO for
years he has gone on, putting away what
might have turned into fruitful farms at the
West, or beautiful residences in the East, OF
fine horses and grand equipages putting these
away we say into what ?-blue smoke, which
curled upward and disappeared.
Boys contract the habit of smoking or chew.
ing, because they consider it genteel, and be-
cause they see men smoking around them
they do not stop to compute the sums which
must be squandered in the course Of long
life in practice which will do them no good
but will perhaps weaken and enervate thei
physical powers, and shorten their period o
life.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22

IMMEsslrY OF THE UNrvERsE.-It may give
some idea of the extent Of the universe to
know the length Of time required for light,
which travels 10000 miles in second, to
come from different celestial objects to this
earth. From the moon it comes in one and a
quarter seconds; from the sun in eight min
utes; from Jupiter, in fifty-two minutes; Ura-
nus, in two hours, from star Of the first mag
nitude, three to twelve years; from star Of
the fifth magnitude, sixty years; from star Of
the twelfth magnitude, 4.000. Light which
left star Of the 18th magnitude when the Is
raelites left Egypt has not yet reached the
earth. Our entire solar system itself travels at
the rate Of thirty-fye thousand miles an hour
among the fixed stars.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22

"A New WAY TO PAY OLD DEBTs."-The
Arbroath Guide, an English paper, records this
Mormonite way of paying old debts:
A Mormon preacher recently waited on a
merchant here, who had dunned him somewhat
sharply. Joe Smiths disciple admitted the
debt; but as to settling it, that was very diff
ferent matter. He now strictly followed the
apostolic injunction; he took with him neither
purse nor scrip, and never troubled himself
about worldly affairs of the kind in question.
He nevertheless had considered it his duty to
apprize the merchant of this. change in his
principIes-in order that he (the merchant)
might give himself no further thought about
the trifie of the dross that perisheth, due to
him by the preacher.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22
u In reference to the execution of the Ha-

U In reference to the execution Of the Ha-
vana captives, the N. o. Creacent, says
FThey died bravely, those gallant and unfortu-
nate young men. When the moment Of exc
cution came, many, Col Crittenden, and Capt.
Victor Kerr among them, refused to kneel with
their backs to the executioners. No. said the
chivalrous Crittenden, IAN American kneels on-
ly to his God, and always faces his enemy"
They stood up, faced their executioners, were
shot down and their brains then knocked out
by clubbed muskets."
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22
TIVE take the following from the Little

UWe take the following from the Little
Rock Gazette:
A CURlos1rY.-There was picked up, day
or two since, in front Of our office, silver coin
which has puzzled all who take an interest in
gathering together curiosities of this kind. Its
date is l74o. The impressions are as distinct
as though it had just come from the mint. On
one side is basilisk, encircled by "Domine
conserra nos in pace. go Lord preserve US
in peace" on the other is beautiful little
town. bridge spanning stream; over the city
or town is the word "Basilea" It is about
the size of an American quarter.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22
The KossUTH FUND-This fund does net in

The KossUTH FUND.-This fund does net in
crease as rapidly as might have been expected
from the generous ardor with which it was be-
gun by Mr.. Gcnin. Only one other person has
come up to Genin's standard-Mr Smead, Of
Cincinnati. The benefit given by Mr. Ander.
son has yielded one thousand dollars, and as
much is expected from benefit to be given at
Barnum's Museum, in Philadelphia Four
thousand dollars is all that has been contribu-
tcd.-N Y. Times.
This is probably about as much as the first
contributor expected.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22

A SINGULAR CoarEsT.-Two old men, up.
wards Of seventy years Of age, amused crowd
of spectators in Providence the other day, by
grand rough and tumble fight, and finally
ended by rolling one another in the gutter un-
til separated. And all this, notin consequence
Of liquor, but from that agreen-syed monster," !"
jealousy. L. .a
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22

Stick no Bills HERE.-During late con-
cert at the city hall in Manchester, several Of
the seats having been spoken for were label
led engaged" Upon the audience leaving it
was ascertained that one of the ladies walked
home with the word engaged" in large let.
ters on her back-one Of the labels having been
fastened to her dress.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22

UThe Hon. John Tyler, ex-president has
written letter to NJ. Calderon de la Barca, the
Spaish Minister at Washington, soliciting his
intercession for the release of the Cuban pris.
oners. He happily refers to the friendly inter-
course existing between that gentleman and
himself, during his administration.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22

p Mrs. French, will you be helped to a
small bit of the turkey!' "What part would
you prefer, my dear Mrs. Flenehy r u will
have couple of the wings-one Of the legs
some of tho breast-the side bone-some
flling-and few dumplins--very few--as l
feel unwell to-day. Wilkins tainted"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22

uThe Austrian journals deny an assertion
made in one Of the London Journals, that Be-
ron Keller, Austrian Charge dAdaires in Lon
don, intends to demand his passports in the
event Of Kossuth, being aileved 70 dissnbark
in London.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22

DIt is said that some of the Boston land
lords place an extra fork across the plates Of
their delinquent boarders. They like to have
one "fork over"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22

TA fellow coming out Of : tavern one icy
morning, rather blue, fell on the door step.
Trying to regain his footing, III, a. the Bible
says, athe wicked stand on slippery places,
must belong to different class, for it is more
than can do"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22

p"No man, said Mrs. Partington, twas
better calculated to Judge Of pork than my
poor husband. When he was living (poor
man) he knew what good hogs, were, for he
had been brought up among 'em from his
childhood.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22

HATS AND 0A31
Nextensive assortment Of the most celebrated
rsising all shapes and colors, may be found at
D,ARCY'S,
Corner Chartre, and Canal SITS, New Orleans.
k7-Mr.J. c. Burden, late 81 Plaquenline, most
respectfully solicits call from his friends visiting
New Orleans from above. oct4
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22

TThere are few talents so very inconsider-
able as to be unalterably excluded from all
degrees of fame; and all should, in LIES visit,
leave some token of their existence.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22

suHe who has not his hand open, hes bis
heart shut. ~ = s@ 32H AZ 81
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22
Mutual Benefit Life and Fire In.
surance Company of Louisiana.
.i,.,. II IL. COMPANY confined to Life Insurance Only

April lSi9 and declared dividend OF 70
DOR sspt on twelve months business.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22

uThe most miserable pursuit in life is that
Of Mleness.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22

~ Tb, company is now prepared to receive applica
,ons for insurance the Lives Of White persons ant
glares All necessary information, blank forms etc. WI
be furnished b, applying as above, &C. n=3-ly
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-22
The Vivandiere.

We take the following thrilling extract
from the Paris correspondence of the st. Louis
Republican
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20
Remarkable Cure Of Bronchitis.

NEW YoRx. Feb. IL, le4s
.Messrs. 'Sands-- Having suffered many yess
with disease Of my throat, affecting tlel,
rynx. during which time was treated BY d,
most distinguished ply sicians in Europe md
The United States, wi,houtreceiving any Der.
manent benefit, but all the lime my gensraI
health and strength declining, andthe dsesa
making fearful progress: causiic application,
were used and whalegerelse was thought mos
eincientior producing a cure; but, ! am cont.
denithe deplorable situation was in, the /,
ryngiis being accompanied with phihisis and
greatdliiiculty in breathing, would soon han
termlnaledmy life, had not obtained pls
through the nedium Of yourinvauable Sars.
pathla. J must say, gentlemen, when CON.
menced using the Sarsaparhla, / did moi PLACE
much confidence in lis virtues: and this will
noisurprise YOU. when ron are informed bad
tried more than City different remedies dufirf
The past four years. without any success, bu.
after taking your Sarsaparila a few weeks. |
was obliged al last TO yield TO evidence. Tlb
marvellous specific has no, only relieved. tsl
cured me; and | therefore think ii nv dur,
gentlemen. FOR the benefit ofsulfering human
tY, 10 give you his nitestation Of my cure.
Yours, yery ,ruly, ID. PARENT,
Consulate II I,lrec in ne |. 81
The above statement and signature were a.
knowledged in our presence BY Mr.. D. psus
as true.
For the Consul General OF France.
New York. Feb. II. ls4s. Yies Cons 7
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20
BE Wise il, Time !
IT'S Folly to Defer,-16liesed Read u,

- Icy ~ @@eyef : <IUstCtcu ICUu
THOUSANDS are suffering from disease
II rom which there is no difficulty in being
permanently andspeedily relieved, providedhe
night means be used. AS every wee has its
own punishment. so 1t would seem every dis
ease has ITS remedy. This is true, and there is
nothing IN this life more certain Than that the
AMERICAN COMPOUND is the mostspee
dy and certain remedy Tor all diseases ola del
,ccte character. known TO the world Adapted
TO ere'y stage oil the disease, sex and consii,u-
ton, at a.. times and seasons .ihere is no fears
Of exposure. detention from business, nor re-
slrrlion in diet; from The certain and speedy
relief il gives il 10 now the most popular rem
edy Of the day. Tea thousand eases have
been cured eileciualiy by II during the past
year, Prepared by a practical Physician the
afflicted can rely with confidence on its cura.
tive powers over diseases OF this character
GtCAUTlON-Askf orthe American Com
pound, aud purchase only Of the Agents, 2o4
Market Street. Philadelphia.
G3-For sale IN Marlinshnrg, Va, by VIM
II. HEsLETINE. Druggist; o. c. STERLING.
Harsonburg; i. HAMMOND, Harper's Ferry F;
l.. ). EicHELBERGEa, Charestown. Va. and
by Druggists throughout The United States.
November 10, lS50-Iy.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20
Scrofa,lo,ls .gfsciion ofhe Eux..

SourH KisGsToN, r.. L., Oct. m. 1877
.Ncsrs. Sands; Genlemen-My lililedauat
Ter, when one year old, was attacked With /,
scroiulous humor in aerlace, which soon afe
extended into her eyes, causing .alnios,ioa
blindness ~ one Of them, and distisuring ls
whole face. lemployed two physicians 10 a.
Tend her, who exhausted their utmost skin ii
give hee relief, bul il all proved useless, aai
finally one orlhem remarked 10 me halhe hstl
known ofsome striking cnres effected BY SanlsI
Sarsa parilla and advised me 10 try ii. I osI
tanned one bottle, which she commenced usinf
and before itwas abused up, il had effected 81
entire cure. II i now over four years sine
she was cured and there has been no rear
pearance Of the disease, and we are salisfed
tha,it is a perfecicure. Ii gives me greatples
sureto add that can recommend il 10 ever
sullererfrom any similar complaint.
Respectfully. yours.
GEORGE ROBINSON
TTPfeparel and sold. wholesale and reias /
by A, B. s. p. SsHps, Druggists and Chemss ]
~ Fulton ST.. corner OF William. New Yohr
Sold also BY Druggists generally ihrourhOs .
the Upiied States and Canadas. Price. 81 F 4
bottle; 6 bottles for SIS. For sale in Marss
burg BY G.. s. G.. w. DOLL,
April 80. 1850. .1gnt
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20
CASH FOR NEGROES.

p THE subscriber is onxious to purcha se
-ktN large number OF NEGROES, of both sexes,
g. sound and likely. Persons having Negroes
to dispose Of, will find it to their interest to give
him call before selling, as he viii pay the eery
highest cash prices.
He can be seen at the Berkeley Courts, at Mar
tinsburg, on the second Monday and at Berryville
on the fonrth monday in each month, and usually
al his residence in Charlestown.
All lettersaddressed TO him will be promptlyat-
tended to- WILLIAM CROW.
Charlestown Ju1v a 1910,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20
baltimore Pinno Forte Mandatory
Elastic Unirersdl TOUCH.
yTTISE & BROTHER, anufacturers of BOT'

Elastic CNtcerSdt 1outH.
YTTISE & BROTHER, anufacturers Of BOZ
w DOR. GRAND and SQUARE PIANOS,
request those who would be assured of first class
Piano, that ladies perform on withthe greatest
possible advantage that the touch can be in
stantly adjusted TO the exact strength OF the I'm
gers and movement of music one that will stand
ia concert tune the that the tone will not become
shrin and grating that is ehaste of style and ele
gant)y made up of straight and regular curve
lines that win last age-to give them call.
The ancient standing of the Baltimore Factory
and liberal patronage of citizens and others OF the
first order Of artistic taste and science concede at
once the most critical have been fully anticipated
Their recently finished Grand Piano. infinitely re-
viewed by the most accomplished civil engineers
and master artists, and dcnominated truly a
GRAND PIANO; also, that their late BOUD0lR,
for style power and compass of tone, Is not sur
passcd { caualledsin the world. Friends and GUS
toners, please stop in and examine for yourselves.
July 8, ls50--ly J. j. WISE & BRO.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20
STAUB's HOTEL,
= 4 = Y y = II Y I y =
49,
EfIIi


HVHISNew and Latge Hotel. recently open
ed atlhe RailRoad Depolby the under
signed. is now ready for The reception oil
Boarders and Travellers The table will al
alllimes be laden with The bestthe market ar
fores---and the charges win be moderate, Be
ing the Dining House for Passengers by the
Eastern Train of Cars, the House is well pro-
vided with active md obleing seryants-con-
seqnent'y sojourners may confdeuIy expect
every necessary attention at this establishment
Thenmosi exerl;ons will BE used 70 afford 4,
alievery comfort ina, can he found at any Ho
telin the Valley, and a share Of public paro-
mage is solicited. I'll. STAUB.
June II. 1850.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20


fHNHE Proprielors have spen, much tme,s
u bringing thispr paraiion eiSaRsaPAaill,
tolts present. state o perfection and the ez
pefience ofiourteen years has furnished then
tue most ample opportunity 10 study, in then
various forms, the diseases for which il is 10
commended. and 10 adapi il exactly to then
feiiei and cure. Patients who wish REAIl,
GOOD Medicine, are invited to give i, ,rml.
and satisfy themselves offs Superiority, apt
thetnvalusbie property itpossesses o { aIrestmr
and curing disease. The bottle has been En-.
larged to hold osE arARr. and in it's prese,
improved form may safely claim 10 be the srs,
and CHEAPEST medicine OF the age. lis ma.
gress g the fame has attained, may be traced
by long line ofiacis and cures, thatslands !,
landmarks aud beacons FOR The invalid roiu,
ing the way TO The haven Of health; and whu
II has already done for the thousands whobap
used II. il is capable OF doing for the million,
still suffering and struggling with disease. h
purihes, cleanses and slrengthcnsthe fountain
springs ofliie, and infnses new vigor ihrourl
outtho whole animal frame.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20
CALL AT THE OLD STAND!
CARRIAGE-MAKING.

MEL ALLEN, thankful for the very libe.
IN raj patronage heretofore extendedto him,
would respectfully inform his old customers
and the public generally ,thathe s,illcontinues
carry On the
CARRIAGE MAKING BUSINESS,
AIlfssss~ss=,a a his old stand. On Queen Street
II s2.--z-one door South Of the Lutheran
Church, where he keeps constantly on hand,
and will manufacture TO order, al the shortest
notice Carriages of every description. in style
oGunequalled beauty OF constructon ard ofsu-
perior workmanship. Persons visiting this
place. and in want of
Family Carriages,
will End il TO their advantage 10 leave theiror-
derswilh him ,oi call before making purchase.
GctOld Carriages repaired atthe shoriesino-
iice, or taken IN exchange for new ones at
liberal price.
ayCountry Produce taken, at marke price,
in payment OF work.
Martnsburg, A prl Ia. $40.