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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

WHAT Holman CAN Do-Many people
turn up their noses at what they call ''dirty
work." as though all honest labor was not
cleaner than many kid glove ways of swinding
ones way through the world. Rather than
owe our living to the latter, we would inf
nitely prefer to shake carpets or sweep Chin
neys at fifty cents per day A day or two
since, we learned an instructive bit of history
touching doer of "dirty work." holman.
No matter where he was born; he were none
the worse for being a Turk-man or an Irish
man. He came to this city about ten years
ago, young, healthy and honest. He could
get no employment but hod-carrying, and he
carried SO well as to earn at once his dollar
day. He procured cheap but good board and
lodgings, spent none of his earnings ia saloons
or low places; attended church on the Sab
bath, educated himself of evenings, laid up his
money, and at the end of five years bought a
lot in the city and built pretty cottage. In
one year more he found good wife, and used
the cottage, before rented. For these six
years he had steadily carried the hod. He
was noted worker, an acknowledged scholar,
and noble pattern of man.
On the opening Of the eight year his tai
ents and integrity were called to more profit
able account He embarked as partner in
business already we'll established. This day
he is worth at!Ieast 100000, has lovely wife
and two beautiful children, home that is the
centre of a brilliant and intelligent circle, and
he is one of the happiest and most honorable
men as far as he is known. So much has
come ofa hodman.-N. Y. Tribune.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

FRAsKLm's ToAsr-Long after Washing
toms victories over the French and English
had made his name familiar over all Europe,
DR.. franklin CHANGED to dine with the English
and French Ambassadors, when, as nearly as
can recollect the words, the following toasts
were drunk; BY the British Ambassador
sEngland- the sun, whose beams enlighfen
and fructify the remotest corners Of the
earth The French Ambassador, glowing
with national pride, drank France-the
moon, whose mild, steady, and cheering rays
are the delight Of all nations consulting them
in darkness, and making their dreariness beau
tif1l.n Or. Franklin then rose, and with his
usual digni6ed simplicity, said George
Washington- the Joshua, uho commanded the
sun and moon 10 stand still, and they obeyed
hin" Old but excellent.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

% The Richmond Enquirer of the 10Th in
noticing the Democratic nominations in Cali
fornia, says:
''It is curious fact that two brothers, Will
liam and John Bigler, should be running for the
Office Of Governor in two great States on the
Atlantic and Pacific, Pennsylvania and Califor-
nia--and with the brightest prospects of sue
cess. They are of poor but honest birth
and by their talents, energy and merits, have
raised themselves to position of meriting the
confidence of free sovereign and mi ghty
States"
Poor but honest Eh! We did not expect
to see this in the leading Democratic paper in
Virginia It seems that in the opinion of this
so-called Democratic editor poverty and homes
ty are rarely allied Fie upon such democra-
cy!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

A LAuGHABLE NoT1cE-We are indebted
to the Warrentown IN. CO. News for the fol-
lowing advertisement which was posted up in
tavern at Newbern while the Legisla-
ture was in session at that place. Here
is the notice which the landlord posted up in
the most conspicuous place in the house:
"Look Here! The following rules of order
will be hereafter observed in this Hotel ::
Members Of the Assembly will 60 to the table
first, and the gentlemen afterwards" After
reading it over he did not exactly like it. 1t
didn't say any anything about rowdies fre-eat-
ers and black-guards; SO to caution them
particularly he added :-sN. B. rowdies, fire.
eaters and blackguards will please not mix
with the members, as it is hard to tell one
from the other"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

THREE IMPORTANT FAcTs.-Never be intlu-
enced by external appearances in forming your
judgment of persons worth. This is an
important rule; for many noble spiri, is CO.
vered by habiliments Of poverty, while not
unfrequently snowy exterior conceals vii
lain of the basest kind. Dean Swift said that
nature had given every man capacity of be-
ing agreeable, though not of shining in CON-
pany; and .there are hundreds Of men suffi-
GENTLY qualified for both, who, by very few
faults that they may correct in half an hour,
are not SO much as tolerabe" The world
would be more happy if persons gave up more
time to an intercourse of friendship. But mo-
ney enefosses all our defence; and we scarce
enjoy q social hour, because we think it un-
Justly stolen from the main business of life.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26
The dtMountain of Light"

In speaking of this magnificent diamond, (the
greatest, probably, the world ever produced }
which occupies conspicuous place in the
London Industrial Exhibition, Wilmer g.
Smiths Times says:
"Every one who goes to the Exhibition tries
| to get good look at their great diamond
There it is, in its gilt iron carge, under glass
case, on its lookup pillar, blazing back the
light. People have heard so much about the
diamond that they must see it, and bearing in
mind its Eastern name, Mountain of Light,
and seeing from long way off its golden
dome, and crowd around it, as if they were
basking in its beams, up they come, elbow
ing and pushing to the prison bars
"lt is, or is supposed to be, the largest dia-
mond in the world; and the lapidaries, having
weighed it and tested its purity, set down its
price at more millions than all the other things
in the Exhibition are worth taken together.
That bit of crystalized carbon, that any one
could with the greatest ease hide in his
mouth, it is said to be of sufficient value to
buy every item the world has sent to its Show
of Industry, Queen of Spains jewels, Crystal
Palace, and all.
"Your diamond finders add nothing to the
worlds wealth. the growers of corn and cot
ton, the feeders of cattle and weavers of wool,
the carriers of commerce, awakening industry
throughout the world, are the wealth produ-
GERS. We are none the richer for the diamond,
but we are of all the world the richest people
in the genius that has made that iron work,
and gathered from every corner of the world
harvests for an ever-g growing multitude; and
richer we might be a hundred fold the value
of that world-wonder of diamond if, instead
of the sword, we had carried to India, honor,
Justice and industry
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

THE GIRAFFE, OR CAMELEoPARD.-These
gigantic and exquisitely beautiful animals,
which are admirably formed by nature to adorn
the fair forests that clothe boundless plains of
the interior, are widely distributed throughout
the interior of Southern Africa, but are no.
where to be met with in great numbers In
countries unmolested by the intrusive foot of
man, the giraffe iso found generally in herds
varying from twelve to sixteen; but / have not
unfreqnently met with herds containing thirty
individuals, and on one occasion counted for
ty together; this, however, was owing to
chance, and about sixteen may be reckoned as
the average number of herd These herds
are comprised of graffes of various sizes,
from the young giraffe of nine or ten feet in
height, to the dark chesnutcolored old bull of
the herd, whose exalted head towers above
bis companions, generally attaining to height
of upwards ofeig ghteen feet The females are
of lower stature and more delicately formed
than the males, their height averaging from
sixteen to seventeen feet.
Some writer's have discovered ugliness and
a want of grace in the giraffe, but consider
that he is one of the most strikingly beautiful
animals in the creation; and when herd of
them is seen scattered through grove of the
picturesque parasol-topped acacias which
adorn their native plains, and on whose upper
most shoots they are enabled to browse by
the colossal hei ght with which nature has
50 admirably endowed them, he must indeed be
slow ofconception who fails to discover both
grace and dignity in all their movements
There can be no doubt that every animal is
seen to the greatest advantage in the haunts
which nature destined him to adorn.-Cum-
nings' Fiue Years in South Africa.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

ui The. following remarks are local every
where and apply with such force to parents,
that we cheerfully subjoin them:
aIf you would keep pure the heart Of your
child, and make his youth innocent and happy,
surround him with objects Of Interest and bean,
ty at home. If You would prevent a restless
spirit Of idolatry, the love Of money, and
teach him to love what is lovely, adorn your
dwellings,, your places Of worship, your school
houses, your streets and public squares, with
trees and hedges, and lawns and flowers, SO that
ia heart may early and ever be impressed with
love to Him who made them ALL
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

IMPORTANT RuLEs-The longer live, the
more feel the importance of adhering to the
rule which have laid down for myselfin rela-
ton to such matters -
l. To hear as little as possible of whatever
is to the prejudice of others. ..-
2. To believe nothing Of the kind till am
absolutely forced to it.
g. Never drink into the spirit of one who
circulates an i'll report.
4. Always to moderate as far as l can the
unkindness which is expressed towards others.
5. Always to believe, that if the other side
were heard, a very different account would be
given of the matter.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26
RARDwAR
II. lRlI,C III HARDS,
Ill Chartrie 8 81 t.
Nsn.r-As.IOuasa


IL Chartres ST., z
- .yeW- Orke0ss-
Successor 10 r.. w. Montgomery) ~,
Importer and Dealer in Foreign and Domestic
Hardware, offers fol sale on reasonable TERMS the
following: .f4t 5f ssn t
200 tons Swede, American and English Iron, as
sorted;
800 bundles English, American and Russian sheet,
hoop and band Iron;
5000 lbs Braziei's Copper, assorted,
5000 lbs Block and Bar Tin;
1000 kegs Weymouth Nails;
200 fDls Hollowware Castings, pots, ovens, skill
lets, fire dogs, &c. a ~ s5EI.8sf
Cotton and Wooden Cards;
.Ames md RowIands spades and shoysls;
Ox, Leg, Trace, Halter, Col and Cane Carter
Cation and Cane Hoes, Piows, Corn sbsllers, ETC.;
Sad Irons, Patent Balances, Brass ketiles;
Tin and Japaned Ware;
Hook and Plate Hinges; 81 vi g8ta 8
Bellows, Anyils, Vices, Smiths Tongk
Locks Of all kinds, sliding door furniture, etc 4
Tenders, Andirons, Fire setts; ~
stranb's celebrated patent burr Stone Corn Mis-;
Min and Grind stones; ,s.5 81 'ss
Prints OILS Glass ind Putty; ts'ssss as
Lard and sperm Oil; Sssss7
Coorers. abois, ASSERTED; ss I sss1Hs
Tasssher wjth ! variety Of goods usually found
III B fiafdwafe siore, for sale very low. dov3O ON
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

q If the young man forgets his God, the
old one will seldom find him in age; if in the
pride and finish of health, we omit to call on
the name of Him from whom we possess tho
vigor of life; in the hour Of sickness what
comfort can we have in approaching his divine
majesty? And if in the full enjoyment of eve
ry species of worldly prosperity, we neglect
to pause in the midst Of our enjoyment to ae-
knowledge the giver Of all good gifts, with
what heart can we in the hour Of adversely ay
for protection to divine goodness. a+s
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

T A jury in New York gave verdict Of
$4,000 damages, recently, against man for
writing 3 letter in which he called a respecta-
BILE woman an improper character This is
right. A woman's reputation is most sacred
and should be so held by all who place q
value on the domestic virtues,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

U sHe that embarks in the voyage Of life
will always wish to advance, rather by the im-
pulse Of the wind, than the strokes Of the oar;
and many founder in their passage, while they
lie waiting for the gale."--JoHNsoN.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

C Extremes meet" is a proverb whjeb
finds an odd illustration in the recent action II
the English Parliament aud the California L.
gislature. These two bodies, which may -
considered as lying at the extremes ofeivifEas-
ton, both adjourned lately for reasons Of lie
nature and importance--the first to attend tho
Derby races, and the latter to witness bull
and bear fight.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

The Pass VS.. SPEEcH.-A rapid writer
will pen about $500 words in an hour. A ra-
pid speaker will utter $4,000 words in the
same time. Hoes newly invented press will
print 100000 words in minute, or 6OO,-
0,o00 an hour.-American Messenger.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

II Deal gently with those who stray. Draw
them back BY love and persuasion. a kiss is
worth thousand kicks. A kind word is more
valuable to the lost than mine of gold. Think
of this and be on your guard, we who would
chase TO the grave an erring brother.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

DA few days ago, wag, who was stand
ing on State street, Boston, saw man rolling
keg of specie from his cart to the institution
for which it was intended. .There," said the
old fellow who standing by him, "there you see
the benefit of our free institutions; there is
man who came to this country six months
ago, as poor as poor could be, and now you
see he is rolling in riches"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

STEAMBOAT Bu1LDrNG-The Cincinnati
Commercial understands there are more con-
tracts for steamboat building the present sea-
son, in that city, than during the past ten
years, for boats for all the west and southwest
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

10 Mr.. Barnum closes long eulogistic ar
ticle BY saying he owes his fortune to proper
judicious and liberal plan of advertising in the
newspapers Ofcourse he does. Y
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26
q a.a7.Nls . = TX - =
Frost 4 Co.,

Frost 4 Co.,
NO. 10 MAGAZINE ST. NEW ORLEANS
wHoLEsALE DEALEEs
Boofs, Shoes and BrOgans.
AIso-Hats, Cloth and Fur CdPs
Receiyedby late arrivals and for sale low.
nDealers are requested % call and examine
our stock. p Plantation supplies Of kuseet BIO
eans. Wool, Canvas and Straw HITS, jams
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

u A friend of ours thus eulogises his mu-
sical attainments; 81 know two tunes, the ono
is Aud Lang Syne,- the other isn't-I always
sing the latter"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

How TO MAKE TH1EF.-Hire clerks for
two hundred dollars year, and then insist on
their keeping we'll dressed. The receipt has
never been known to fail
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

T By gar, you tell er me zat three several
times, once more again, by and by and I will
blow your nose wild the pistol, and ring your
brains with de stove pipe by gar!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

g A small piece Of paper or linen, just
moistened with turpentine, and put into the
wardrobe or drawers for single day, two or
three times year, is sufficient preseryative
against moths. n f.s'
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

u A writer in late horticultural journal
says the Catawba and the Cape Grape both
produce wine equal to the best Hock Or Ma
deira.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

70 How many fond mothers and frugal
housewives keep their pretty daughters and
preserves for some extra occasion, some abig
bug" or other, until both get old and sour.
This seems to US rather poor economy.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

u Low personalities in controversy, are
the result of having bad cause to advocate,
or want of sense to support 3 good one. i.,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26
p CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.
Piano FOrtes, Music and Musical
Merchandise.

-.aREl The subsc ribers have and intend al
II ways t. keep on hand, for sale at the most
Hb R f3 hi reasonable prices good assortment of the
" 1tU uBESF PLANO FORTES manufactured
ae this country and in France They sole Agents
Horsts Patent Double Iron framed Piano Forteste most
durable and decidedly the hest piano use They
peculiarly adapted to the southern any damp climate,
there being little glue in the body ohe piano
sequenty they will remain much longer tune than any
other make the weather has effect upon them The
case to the piano is independent ohe body and be
easily removed at pleasure. The tone is more full, rich
ana mellow than in other panos. We import the Pleye&
60 Faris Pianos made expressly order Pianos of
6l.z land octaves, some in rich carved cases.
Seraphines, Guitars of Makers
viollns WolOnceiOs Accordcons Flutes Banos, Music
boxes and Instruments Of all kinds Guitar Harp, Volin
olonceo and other Strings Pegs, Bridges, Reeds Fin
ger Boards Bows Bow Hair ailPieces Rosin &c. Piano
Forte and other music published and music received from
all the northern publishers published. lib
era discount made large orders and music teachers
As the subscribers import most Of their goods they cano
to purchasers to give them calbe
Tore at No 80 Camp street, New Orleans just
two doors from Grayer street.
oclO.iy 4 s1s& 9Es TYLER HEWETT.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

aT aBob, did You know that my father got
married again last week !" sNo, Tom / did
not. Did lie get an old woznang' rNo sirs-s!
He got new one"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

Office No. 80 Camp Street, between GraVier and Common
*r This Company being organized
s.5= f3l solely for the protection Of the
AIAA policy holders and their families
f ~ against want and poverty is in
VIA ka2ase its operations redt national be-
A&aIZEHyS. ney0lent institution, conducted
NGENN upon the most and solid
2kHHs principles, and affordDg for a
S9aa3A1-ssSs.s$ small annual srnl, paid during
Sssl<s-eS life, large and handsome legacy
to widows and children after DEATH
All policy holders whether for life shorter terms, who
continue the insurance till DEATH participate in the whole
of the profits Of the company.
Creditors insure the lives of debtors married
effect insurance the life Of her husband for the
sole benefit and Of herself and Children free from the
claims Of creditors
--Trustees-
John Hagan Joseph Walker John Aison Peter Conrey
White Wn Il lse Robert WARD
PETER CONREY il. President Board Of Trustees.
-Drectors-
Joseph w. Stanton j. Morgan Hail. NJ. NJ Cohen John L.
Lewis f. H. Barton, A. Van Bbber N C. Hail. Andrew
Carr William II. White, john l.. Safarans, Geo. w.
Smith, Theo H. McCaleh, Z. w. Sewell, Edw. Jenner
Coke, &C Snethen, Cornelius Felowes, Junus Beebe,
d. Norman,
JOHN HAGAN, Prest ofthe Company.
EDW. JENNER COKE. Vice Pres't.
II. G. HEARTT, Actusry, e. L. GOOLD, Attorney.
RICHARD BEIN, M D. No. 57l Magazine street, Medi-
cal examiners who wlb atthe Office daily from IL to M
p Restrictedto to 5000 single life by the charter.
II This Company is prepared to entertain applications
for Life Insurance, and issue policies all sound and
healthy white persons and negroes the table rates
tabised by the Board which less than the rates char
I'd the New York and London Offices. and without their
residences in the South. Ey the charter
dvidends profits declared annually, and the profits
draw interest," and be made available to the
ofer amount where the party has paid
lii premiums in full.
IL California Permts 1t New York and London rates.
Table of Rates. and III inosmaton to Life
md ai papers necessary effect Insurance
b had af the ofhcc ofthe COupaay.
II Extensive travelling privileges are allowed.
f7sf1fses hours. 3 a. III. to5P.M n23-1y
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

!, ,ssa .l,..C G. YALE, JR. = Co,
No. ~ Masaxfnc 81,
a.fBetsseen Common and Grayier stG]
DEALERS IN SILK.
e.si.. FANCY, AND STRAW GOODS
lsllAi,sery Articles, Bon,sezs, Laccs Glopes,
lShsnls, Hosiery md Lisens.
ii ss.4 10 No 81 Msgazine q.
~ NEw ORLEANS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26
Mutual Benefit Life and Fire In
surance Company OF Louisiana.

Incorporated in April 1a49 and declared dividend Of
percent on twelve months business.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

CARRIAGE EHk REPOSITORY.
HyI1E subscribers have now on hand large and
IL well selected assortment Of Carriages, and
are constantly receiving from the bes. Northern Ma
n,,fac,oties, every style and variety. Purchasers
would do well to give call.
q, 2as 9BGsie[ A. WOODRUFF & CO,
mh6 1y $50 81. Charless.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26

Business of the Company confined to Life Insurance Only
Office No 80 Camp Street, between Graver and Common
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-26
Life Isssssvassce ExclsssireIw,

-I This company is prepared to receive applica-
tons for insurance the Lives Of White persons ard
Siares All necessary information blank forms, etc. will
be furnished by applying as above, &C.. n23-ly
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-12-18

Interesting Debuts,-According to the most au-
Ihen,ic accounts, Mrs. Forrest, wife of the cee-
btated tragedian, will make her debut actress,
in week or ten days, in Brougham's Lyceum, in
some new aud striking tragedy or comedy, we do
not know which. We understand that Mrs. For
rest has been taking lessons, for some time past,
privately, and those who have the means of know.
ing, slate that she exhibits remarkable theatrical
talent, and will, at her debut, spring at into
the first rank of tragic and perhaps comic excel.
lence. Her appearance will, no doubt, create q
great sensS ton in theatrical and other circles
Another resting debut will be that of the cee-
bra,ed Lola Monies, who, we learn, has made ar.
rangements to appear at the Broadway theatre in
a week or ten days--after she RECEIVERS from the
fatgues of her recent sea VOYAGE. She is now liv.
ing in private apartments in White street. it is said
and is about preparing rehearse her dances at the
Broadway theatre. Lola Monies, or the Countess
Of Landsieldt, is great notoriety in various ways
besides being danseuse. She is a woman of re.
markabe talent and esprit, and can speak sever
languages. She could, no doubt, deliver lecture
or a speech on politics, the fine arts, or even or
piety. much better than many of our public orators
or public preachers. She has great passion fol
dancing; and since her exile from Bavaria, where
she was the "power behind the throne greater
than the throne ITSELF" for some time, she has fa
len back on her passion for dancing. 1t is said
however that she is not very remarkable dancer
and that her celebrity as such consists more in i'm
aeination than in her power. She, likewise, vii
create great sensation.
Another debut in public life, Of different shade