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the other as to whathad become of hi4,and
it was only threats of severe punishment fiiat
finally overeame the tears OF, sad exortaH
from the boy who did file deed, confession
of what happened. An efor. was made
Immediately to,asserrtain the situation ref
tIieIi,tle fellow,& afford him rssiefif he was
net beyond its power, Ropes, were tied@to-
gether, with asstone attached tas pms end,
and an attempt was made to fasjs6m the
depth beneath; but snofs thanssi{k geet Of
rope were empieyeGin in vain; $40 baty4m could
be reached. Alightsd candle was ssen Jet
down, but its light gave no hopeful indica-
tion, except that the pit was free from ch6ke
damp or impure air, as far down as
the candle descended. Night came on,
and all furth er efforts had to be
for the time abandoned. On the next day,
further trials we're made of the pit, but with
no better success. In despair, the frantic
parents were about TO give up all, hopes Ct
recovery or relieving their little innocent,
and preparations were being made to close
up the mouth ofthe pit, to prevent like
occurrence in the future, when it was .sng-
gested that another aud a final effort
should be made by letting some indiyjdual
down by ropesto sxsmine the naturs;ef the
abyss and ascertain if there was any encour.
agement for further efforts TO be found be.
low. A BROTHER Of the lost child undertook
the fearful task. Cords we're fastened O.
round his waist and limbs, and one 10 his
wrist BY which he nigh. indicate to those
above, his wishes either 10 descend or to be
drawn up. He was lowered, until hav-
ing gone to tile depth Of about fifty feet, he
looked below him, and there slione through
the thick darkness two glisting eyes intent.
ly looking upward. In another momen,
he was stsnding on shell: or angle in tbs
shaft, with the child cissped to his bosom
He fastened the little felloY TO bis own body
and bidding him take the rope firmly In hi
hands, the signal was given TO draw up
The child hung convulsiveiy to the rope, ,ant
in few minutes they rose within view o
'lthe hundred anxious spsctstorsy who has
i assembled 20 witness the result; end whrs
the first glimpse Of the little fellow aliy,
; caught their eager gaze screams and shout
Of Joy from the excited multitude filed th,
air, and big tears of sympathy star,e'
from the eyes of every beh d er.-
After the first paroxysms Of delight hat
subsided, the child was examined TO see if i
had sustained any injury, and, extraordin
sry TO tell, with the exception of littl'
bruise on the back of its head, i, was per
Ifectly sound and unhurt. The only cam
plant it made was that it was hungry, be
ing nearly twenty-seven hours under I'll,
ground. To inquiries made OF it, it replie'
that it saw light and heard il thunder
From the nature Of the pit it appeared tha
the little fellow had fallen perpendiculs
Idistsnce Of 40 feet, upon slope or bend il
the shaft. and from that place had slidec
down 90 feet further 20 tire spot where be
was found, leaning against sort of pillal
or wall, gazing upward. How he escaped
IinstaD destruction is bey ond all account.
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Cl.ryical Advice.

Ayoung clergyman once visited old DR..
Bellamy with the inquiry, & What shah lido"
to snpply mysefwith matter fSfsern6hs?'aa
The Doeter quantity repiedi s.f5rsP theo .
rGsk-yILLi up The cAsK sndiheRh you i
tap it .aay. where you wall obniass goods
stream, But if yen pot in but fitls, itsl
will drs6ble, dri5bie, drsbbie, ard yop must,
top, tap, taps aud then you win have but
small stream after. all. Let the word pr
Christ dwell in you richly, in al wisdom,
and out Of the abnntshes of ihs heart thus : !.
stored with Scrlptare1 truth, che hand viii =
write and the hps oshF--- s-ss's'ssa '''','
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eur Lifs-HlHA

When the wofl6ees cneste and ell crese
lures asssPtisd talhsys their iilsrsins sp-
fpointsd, ths "a Rgst aarsnsed, ane asked
how loAs be wppid tsTs ae IN.
Thirty re Srss, re piled Natprs; tHil that
be agreeable TO theeR' - * nss
.AIasr answered the ase, M II aeIoag
while. RsnetabeF wiat Feasisptas sxsss
IisteDce mine viii Be; from morning HInf
night shall havssfo bear heavy bHsdsHs,
dragging corn sacks 70 lhs mil, nat others
may eat bread, wkiIsif dave no eacoafaee-
lmsnt nor kaIfefrsshsd With sayshine blis
blows and kicks.t Give - boz ! gsiea
Of that tine pray!. sTs son :
Nature wss moved g;th eonpassias sha
presented 70 him buss sish!ssp zsersF
The as went away eoHiorted, sne ne lss deg
came forwaj6. - sss - g, 81 IS. )
.tiow long dost thou red ssits Iolivss .asl!-
led Nature, thirty years Iefe loo ldng i6r
l.hs ass, but wilk thou be- eo1tsndsa with
lthep2 i,.ist ~ fss ss,rnsss
sIs il by wafthss I ! Ishauld2 rsplisa ths
dog, Think ,bos maehI hhslD have 81 run
about; no fset VII not last for se lenesla
time; an = Aissnsi 8ave lost my voice for
barking, and my seeih for biting bat else
shall be iii fot bal 10 iis ia cornsr l and aand
prowla'l Natufs Thought 'Rs vas filSht, aka
e..s h;rl,y.s.. 60 go - tn
s.ss.h.a ssI ."sisg ''' - ss's 'f,s' - 80 l.s5r
.-,. -. 81, .,,. 81: i. .s4.,s.
!, - lnoa WIZ. do1o!,sss, s'iissly ne y We
years, sslq Natures. tns0 ~, -. s..
have to labor ss tbs ass and the dog Lie
will be pleasant 10 thse-' ~ I'D .s.,..s1ssy
sAh mop cried he;so itmsy seem 70 othsfS,
but Il viii not be! Should spuddinRs eyer
Ersib down. shslt have no = 1snoonl shail
lnla,l M 8 I, ara sxS;ts ianabfsSf
INV ,,-;ss 49,. 81 stst = vsv.fdsd5 s,;sh
e,.',.,.I u ~ r. = -, - -.
Ift.ss ~ 8 ~ 81 3 -. - .isss
ees'sa osnna Js..s ss'ais uos - s.'ssso = 8
snGuEei for sMlfty years sas y q -.
Nature was gracious, and ne re0sssea iOa
ten; sast q. il !. asliias.I
:. iast came man, etss nesIlay sAa s'ros s5a ~
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1851-07-09

In Iceland, ,ifa minor commits an oifsnce;,
the parents are arrested, and unless thsy,
can satisfactorily prove that iAsyi have af-s
fordsd the child all necessary opportunities
for instruction, the penalty Of the cfiHe
falls upon them, and the child is placed %:
der instruction. - Ts.s '.'' - t'''''''s
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1851-07-09

IKTEREsTIsG QuEsTIos;IIti i'd said thstI
the difference ,betwsen eating skasbssElessi
and cream and kissing pretty gifl iss i
small thsti cannot be appreciated There
is some dispa,e 90 TIE point hoxsysr and +,
we are about, Ia becoming spirit Of SELF.
sacrifice, to Offer to, institute sasFiss 0f ex.
periments iin order to test Me m after thSrs :
oughly. Bring on your stfawbsriss Ind
cream, and The other thingsl Hcvsys
Seedlings, and young lsliesa dressed ID shse
Bloomsr eostu@af would bei Psefsrrsd.-tpui
KHnkee Bkade.e shns,l ~ .esnis taal = 1sTi
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1851-07-09

Among the contributions at the Worlds
Fair from Virginia. is piano which dis
courses delightful music with violin ac-
Compartment. ployed by machinery. ~ g
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PLANK Road NOTICE.

On Friday, thsl l1thdky - .yaly instAntp ~
meeting Of the in shs Loasssae 81 IA
Middletowp Plank Road Company will Be held !,
at the Court House, n Bowling Green, fbr tt5 ~
purpose oforganiking said company, And tahs-s7
to the 2intefeIty oFihe company As called ~
meeting ofthe County Court will b hold on that 1.
day, full mestingis earnestly requested ofalf (.
stockholders ana friends to the Road sal 90
Z. MANY SHARE, noL
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Sensible .Notto..- There is an Italien phrase
which, translated, is-"Do everything, and
say nothing" ltis worthy Of beingremem-
bered. How many open themselves to RI
dicule by pra,ing Of schemes ultimately un-
successful! How many cut their own throats
with their own tongues! sufficient time is
afforded to cackle after the egg is laid. %
& aVALUABLEINFoRMATIoE.--AboEt2o 2 o'clock
on December night, when the therporne-
ter stood in the neighborhood Of zero, q
party of wsgs ilaliied farm house in ve-
Fy boisterious manner. The farmer sprang
out OF his warm bed, drew on few articles
of clothing, and ran out TO see what was
wanted, when the following dialogue occur.
ed: .H ra.s" q slS ssas.-.'. 'eet q
<'Have you any hay, M--?" 5oI q
"Plenty Of it, SIR" Il, a. et ...,,.s 81
''H "Hays you plenty Of c0rFns c0rnn's' z.s4. 10 an
i".Plenty ofmeat and brsadstuff'"'
eyes" s..'7'.. s...,> { ''''
"Well we are very glad TO hear il, for
they are very ussiuiiaof fansi!yw sfa
Ihr party then drove ff,lsaving the far
nef s4 his reflections. 1ff q, siliio"
EiSzie, - said little curly headed boy
q stfne five summers, s.lsn't Bill Stiner a
bifster?" f.s sfl ss,.e aafsa *
"Why, Johnp'' '.''ts' .o37'- ,Tl's II
Because she grammer says. positive
bhss, comparative bGster, and | did see himl
gin you such positive buss." Lizzie faint
81 = ry.st Z - =; "a. s-lf5-7y -r
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-05

THE DELUDED AND DELUDER.-lt used to
be thought that certain persons had peculiar
faculties for curing diseases, while in many in
stances charms were used for the same pur-
pose Dr. Armstrong relates curious anec-
dote in connection with the latter superstition.
1t seems Chief Justice Holt, an English jurist,
when young man, went to tavern in coun-
try town with some friends to have a frolic,
and that they did not recollect the fact Of their
having no money until they had run up long
score In this dilemma, Holt was called upon
to get them out of the scrape, and observing
that the landlords daughter was suffering from
an ague fit, he at once collected several plants,
mixed them with great deal of mock ceremo-
ny, rolled them up into ball and tied them
round the girls neck; scrawling first, however,
grotesque letters upon the piece of parchment
in which the plants were wrapped: Much to
the surprise of the conjurer and his friends,
the ague departed, and the girl seemed quite
WELL The landlord was SO grateful for the
cure that he gladly made Holt a present of the
bill himself and friends had run up, and even
offered to pay something handsome. Now,
the strangest part of the story is yet to be told
Some years after Holt was promoted to the
bench, a woman was brought before him for
witchery (the last ever tried for that offence in
England) and strange as it may seem, she made
no defence, but simply stated that she had ef-
fected certain cures by means Of a ball, which
she produced This very ball proved to be
the identical one which the jud ge had made in
hisy uthful days.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-05

01r aMr Higgins" according to the New
York Spirit of the rimes--that paper of never
ending fun--was an unfortunate man. He
fell in love with Miss Jenkins, and being bash
full, made his wishes known to the lady
through some very fine verses, which he put
in his vest pocket and carried them to his
sweet heart himself. Through mistake he
handed her the following note, which appeared
to be in the other pocket:
"Mr. higgins .-s. ..-..
"sir-I doant konsider your condict becum.
min of gentlemen not to mention an aredres-
ser not to pay the and as you me so long
a poor loan widder and shall summins you to
Cownte Korte if not pade at wunce.
mare jones"
He did not learn of the fatal error till he re-
ceived by the hand of a nice little negro boy.
the following note in reply:
"Miss Jenkins compliments to Mr.. Hig-
gins, and returns him the paper he left Mss
J. She cannot understand what Mr.. Higgins
could mean in giving the note to her, as it
cannot possibly be any affair of hers. If Mr..
Higgins means that he is in want Of small
loan, no doubt her mamma will be happy to
supply Mr.. Higgins; but he really should ap.
ply in less extraordinary manner"
Higgins commenced packing his duds for
California without delay. But he never got
of. In twelve days time, his poor remains
were in the churchyard. -
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-05

The YOUNG SUCKER VOLUNTEER IN MExI-
co.-A writer in Canadian paper, describing
the peculiarities of the young men of Illinois,
tells the following story: ...
"The way that the young Sucker Volunteers
fought in Mexico, may give you some idea Of
his characteristics. He was there perfectly
desperate in fight. One of the officers rela-
ted to me little scene which occurred at
Buena Vista, when the whole brunt of the
Mexican advance was borne by an Illinois Reg
iment. It seemed as though they would be
aunihated by superiority of numbers, when a
young Sucker drew his rifle deliberately, and
dropped Mexican. "Set up the pins :" and
the whole regiment took up the word, and at
every fire would shout-"Set up the pins -
The officer said they fought like demons, and
with as much drollery and fun, as if on spree.
AT another time, when charge was ordered,
one of the officers could not think of the word,
and he shouted "Let'er rip" when the whole
line burst out with the yell, "Let'er ripm and
dashed in among the Mexicans, laughing and
shouting the new battle-cry.' @ ii
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-05

To DYE HAIR BLACK INsrANTANEousLy.-
Dissolve about an ounce of the nitrate of sill
yer in halfpint vial then in another vial of
the same size, filled with ether, put some phos-
phorous (about half an ounce.) Apply the nj
trate of silver to the whiskers with sponge,
and after it's on about FIVE minutes, apply the
phospheric ether solution in the same way, and
the red or light whiskers become black
as fast as you can say Jack Robinson" The
hair should then be washed. 1t is not safe,
however to tamper with the nitrate of silver.
1t should never be used to color the head black;
far better to have the locks frosted than col
ored, if the health is Of any consequence to the
individual man.
The phosphorus may be dispensed with but
the color will not be formed so fast by the sill.
yer eralone. The nitrate silver is the basis of per-
fumers' hair dyes. The PHOSPHORUS gives out
no very pleasant smell, but the silver has ve-
ry agreeable ordor.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-05
VIRTUES OF MIrF.--Itis most perfect diet

VIRTUES OF MnK.-ltis most perfect diet.
Nothing like tit contains curd, which is ne
cessary for the deyelopement and formation of
mnscle-butter, for the production of an ade-
quate supply of fat; sugar to feed the respi-
ration, and thereby add warmth to the body;
tho phosphates Of lime and magnesia, the pa
roxide of iron, the chlorides of potassium and
soda, with the free soda, required to give soli-
dity and strength to the bones. together with
the saline particles so essential, necessary for
other parts Of the body. It contains Tactic
acid, or the acid of milk, which chemists inform
us is the acid of the gastric juice, SO requisite
for the proper dissolving ofour food in the sto-
mach. tits therefore Obvious that milk should
be chemically correct in all constituents, and
that its beneficial effects on the constitution
should not be neutralised by adulteration. ut
is Dr.. Pront properly states, "the true type
of all food" How necessary, therefore, is it
that it should be pure; otherwise this wondef-
ful and wise provision of Providence would be
curse rather than blessing -Bugg's Oh
serUations on Milk.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-05
ROMANCE IN REAL L1FE.-Almost twent

ROMANCE IN REAL L1FE.-Almost twenty
years ago a fatal duel took place in one of the
French parishes between the district and par
ish judges. They fought with small-swords,
and both were mortally wounded. The family
of the district judge were left with extremely
narrow means. The widow and her small
children retired into remote district, neglec-
ted by all, and struggling as she might for their
support. In course of time her children grew
up. Her daughter was very pretty and intelli-
gent, but was overlooked by the beaux on ac-
count of her poverty. One young man how
ever, had the good taste to seek her hand They
were engaged, but sudden death separated
them. A few months ago, an aged and distant
relative died, leaving by will an immense estate
to her poor and almost unknown kinnswoman.
At once her charms were discovered, and ad-
mirers thronged the house. Her friends were
as unexpected as her fortune. She was put in
possession of one of the most valuable planta-
tlons in the State, and her hospitable house was
fairly besieged by an army of gallant lovers.
But, unfortunately, the nearer heirs have dis
covered a flaw in the will, as they think, and
have instituted suit to deprive her of the for
tune. If her lovers came by surprise, they de-
parted as hastily, and these summer friends now
keep prudent distance, until the odious litiga-
ton is decided.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-05
PLAQUEMINE:
SATURDAY, JULY 5, 1851.

A SENSIBLE MAN.-It is a usual practice in
legislative bodies to allow the members to SUBJ
scribe for certain number of newspapers.
When the usual resolution to this effect was
recently brought forward in the New York
Legislature, Mr.. Thompson, a Democratic Hun
ker member from the city, offered an amend
ment, providing that no member should sub
scribe for any newspaper advocating the doc
trines of higher-lawism He said that he did
not believe that the public moneys should be
prosttuted to the furtherence of spirit of alb
oltionis,n-of disobedience to law-of disres-
which may be summed up as the "higher law in
fidelity of Mr.. Senator Seward. We are de-
cidedly of Mr.. Thompson's opinions.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-05

The COOP WlFE.-The power of wife for
good or evil is irresistible. Home must be the
seat of happiness or it must be forever url-
known A good wife is to man wisdom and
courage, and strength and endurance. A bad
one is confusion weakness, and despair. No
condition is hopeless when the wife possesses
tirmness, decision and economy. There is no
outward prosperity which can counteract indo-
lence, extravaganza and folly at home. No
spirit can long endure bad domestic influence.
Man is strong, but his heart is not adamant.
He delights in enterprise and action; but to
sustain him he needs tranquil mind and
whole heart. He expends his moral force in
the conflict of the world, to recover his equani-
nifty and composure: home must be to him a
place of repose, of peace, cheerfulness, of COM
fort, and his soul renews its strength and again
goes forth with fresh vigor to encounter tho
labor and troubles of the world. But if at
home he finds no rest, and is there met with
bad temper, sullenness orgloom, or reproaches,
the heart breaks, the spirits are crushed, hope
vanishes, and the man sinks into despair.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-05

They Say

Well, what if they do2 1t may not be true:
A great many false reports are circulated, and
the reputation Of Il good man may be sadly
suilcd by a baselcss rumor. Have any reason
to believe that what they say concerning your
brother is true! If not why should you per-
nit your name to be included among the 'they'
who circulate Il scandal!
Yhey Sag-. Who says? Is any per-
son responsible for the assertion! Such phra-
SOS are frequently used to conceal the point of
an enemys pognard, who thus meanly strikes
one whom he dare not openly asSail. Areyou
helping the cowardly attack! If they' means
nobody, then regard the rumor as nothing.
They say. Why do they say 50! Is
any good purpose secured by the circulation of
the report! Will it benefit the individual to
have it known; or will any interests OF society
be promoted by whispering it about! Ii not,
you had better employ time and speech to
some worthy purpose. 49,,
Then say-. To whom do they say it!
To those who cannot help it or mend it, or
prevent any unpleasant results? That GER
tainy shows a tatting, scandal-lovIng spirit
that ought to be rebuked.
They say-. Well, do they say it to him !
Or are they very careful to whisper it in places
where he cannot hear, and to persons who are
known to be his friends? Would they dare to
say it to him, as well as about him? No one
has right to say that concerning another
which he is not ready to speak in his own ear.
They say. We'll, suppose it is true.
Are you sorry for it; or do you rejoice that a
brother has been discovered erring! Oh, pity
him if he has fallen into sin, and pray for him
that he may be forgiven and restored:
If it should be true, don't bruit it abroad to
his injury. 1t will not benefit you. nor him,
nor society, to publish his faults. You are as
liable to be sanderei, or err, as your brother,
and as We would that he should defend, or ex-
cuse, or forgive you, do ye even so to him.
Watchman &. Reflector.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-05

q A. w. Scowel, a printer, 80 years Of
age-the Oldest in the United Statcs-com-
menced his apprenticeship of seven years in
the Kings Printing Office, London, in 1884,
sixty-eight years ago. The Boston Mail says
ale was soldier under Sir John Moore, at
Corinna, in Spain, in 1909, where he received a
ball in his right arm. He was present at the
burial of Sir John and remembers the minutest
particulars of the scene. He was with the Duke
of Wellington through his whole campaign, and
lost an ankle bone by grape shot in the bat
tie of Waterloo. This veteran typo, after all
this hard service, is one Of the swiftest and
best compositors in Boston"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-05

ASPECT OF DEATH IN CH1LDHooD.-Few
things appear SO very beautiful as young
child in its shroud. The little innocent face
looks so sublimely simple and confding
amongst the cold terrors of death-crmeless
ana fearless, that little mortal has passed alone
under the shadow, and explored the mystery
of dissolution. There is death in its sublimest
and purest image, no hatred, no suspicion, no
care for the morrow ever darkened that little
face; death is come lovingly upon it; there is
nothing cruel or harsh in its victory. The
yearniDg of love indeed cannot be stified, for
the prattle and smiles and little world of
thoughts that were so delightful are gone for
ever. Awe, too, will overcast us in its pre-
sence for we are looking on death; but we do
not fear for the lovely voyager-for the child
has gone simple and trusting into the presence
of its all wise Father; and Of such we know
is the Kingdom of Heaven,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-07-05

SILENT IsFLuENcE.-It is the bubbling spring
which flows gently, the little rivulet which runs
along, day and night, by the farm house, that
is useful, rather than the swollen flood, or the
warning cataract. Niagara excites our Won
der, and we stand amazed at the power and
greatness of God, there, as he "pours it from the
hollow of his hand.' But one Niagara is
enough for the continent or the world-while
the same world requires thousands and tens of
thousands of silver fountains and gentle flow
ing rivulets, that water every farm and mea-
dow, and garden, and that flow every day and
every night, with their gentle, quiet beauty
So with the acts Of our lives. 1t is not by
great deeds, like those of the martyrs, that good
is to be done; it is by the daily and quiet vir-
tues of life-the christian temper, the meek
forbearance, the spirit Of forgiveness, in the
husband, the wife, the father, the mother, the
BROTHER the sister, the friend, the neighbor, that
good is to be done.