davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

q q
" SINGULAR M1srAKE.-A well-dressed elderly
man recently went before the magistrates Of
Bristol, England, and stated that twenty three
years since he took his son to the parish
church Of ST. Phillips in that city, for the pur-
pose Of having him christened. The ceremony
was dulyperformed by the then incumbent, the
Rev. Mr.. Day, aud the child was named sHenry
Matthews" but somehow or other the reyer-
end gentleman entered the name on the parish
registry as .Mary Matthews" Recently, wish
ing to insure this sons life, the applicant said
he consulted the keeper Of the parochial regis
ter to ascertain his exact age, when to his sur
prise, he was told that there was no such name
as Henry Matthews on the book, but only
Mary Matthews. He wished to know that he
was to do in this case. One of the magis-
trates said the best plan would be tc have the
son re-christened, Qaugh); but as it seemed he
had family Bible in which the birth was en-.
tered, he was ultimately advised to make de-
claration to that effect and send it with the BIZ
bic tothe parties requiring it,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08
LIABILITY OF NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIBERS

LIABILITY OF NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIBERS
The liability of subscribers of newspapers and
periodicals is not, perhaps, in many cases, duly
considered "A case las recently been decided
which will awaken attention on the subject
Mr. Jasper Harding, of Philadelphia, not long
since recovered large sum (about S12o we
believe) for subscription to the Pennsylvania
Inquirer, of a man residing in Rhode Island The
circumstances were these-the subscriber took
the paper for some time, and then sent to the
publisher notice of dscontinuance, without
forwarding the money for payment. The pub
Usher took no notice of this, nor of several
subsequent notices of refusal to take the pa
pers from the post-ofice. The result was, that
notwithstanding the Rhode Islander did not re-
ceive the papers for several years, yet he was
forced to pay Mr.. Harding the whole amount
up to the period claimed by the bill.
Were the laws enforced more frequently in
cases of delinquent subscribers of long stan
ding, such heavy losses would not accrue so
often to publishers. An occasional example
may have good effect Farmer and Mechan-
ic.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

W Ayoung Dutch officer arrived at Java
fresh from the mother country, and hastencd
to pay his respects to the Governor Before
the door lay. a black ball, which he thought
proper to wipe his feet on, but no sooner than
his boots touched it than angry hiss escaped
from the mass and a mighty boa rose against
the intruder Forgetting all ceremony he
rushed into the house, but there new torror
awaited him in the shape of tiger, which leap
ed growing toward him. His only weapon
was slight dress sword, which he was about
to draw in self-defenee, when the Governor
stopped him by saying: Don't be frightened,
my young friend, this cat will sit quietly by
you,if you will honor me with your company
to dinner. lie is only disturbed by seeing YOU
running SO from his oldSfriend the boa. The
boa never hurts aud body, and has lived peace
ably with us for years, along with the tiger,
which has never tasted blood, and has always
been the playmate Of the children. You will
learn here to smile at many things that terrify
people in Europe"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

!. MEMOIR OF "A SPANISH HCoLoNEL.-I'he Ruse
de Gaerre Of a finished Scouralrez--A Spaniard,
named Campos, was a few days ago tried by
the Court OF Assizes of the Department of In
Dire, for innumerable acts ofswindlng. In l847
he established himself at Carcassone, with wo-
man whom he represented as his wife, e,and pass
ed himself off as d grandee of Spain and as a
near relative of tho truly lamented King
Ferdinand. He showed several lpretended bills
of exchange, and mass of what he represen-
ted to be valuable jewelry; and succeeded in
running into debt and borrowing different
sums Of money. He then vanished from the
place.. The next place at which he figured was
at Sotteyile near Rouen There hepretended
to be arelatiye of the President of the Repub-
lie, and he made dupes. He also induced the
housekeeper Of Il barber to confide to him her
two daughters, aged fourteen and nine !; hose
duced the elder and violated the younger. He
then took them from place to place, to prevent
them returning to their mother. He afterwards
went to Chateauroux, where he again passed
himself off as q grandee of Spain, and arelative
of the President Of the Republic, and he here
committed numerous acts of sWndling. From
one person he obtained 6OO0f and from anoth-
er l2,OO0f Henext resided at Pailleux and
Issondun, and there he represented himself as
a prince Of the Bourbon family, cousin to Hem
ry V, and brother-in- law to ,Couut de Montmo-
limo. His dupes in these places were numer-
Gus. He afterwards went to Marseiles with
the two girls, and was about to leave the coun-
try when he was arrested. His frauds, alto
gether, amount to an immense sum. 1t was
ascertained that he held the rank of colonel in
the Spanish army but had been obliged to leave
on account Of having committed some frauds.
He was condemned to twenty years hard la
Dor at the hulks.-Galignani's Messenger.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

Dos'r HURRY.-We heard pathetic tale
OF gentleman, now very poor, who was de-
prived of a large estate, once in consequence
Of being in too much Of hurry. A dying
man had quarreled with the heirs and was de-
termned they should not have his money. He
made q will, giving all this money to this indi-
vIdual, which only wanted his signature. His
sands were running low, and calling his friend,
bade him take the will from the drawer and
bring him the inkstand. Tears blinded the
unfortunate donees eyes, as he hastily exc
cuted the command. Heseized small bottle
from the mantle-pece, and dipping the pen, the
testator wrote his name, lay back and died,
The will was put back in the chest, and the old
man \ was buried, but when they came to look
for the will they found it had no signature.
Alas! the trnth was plain-in his haste for the
ink, he had got the wrong bottle, and the will
was signed with paregoric. So the heirs got
it after rall.-Patt6ndsr. ..s
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

AUSTRIA Although every ythingis managed
as quietly as possible, the Bohemian army is
being rapidly reduced. The head quarters of
General Count Wratislaw, the commander of
the lst army corps, were transposed from pra-
que to Venne on the 2sth ult. People COM
plain bitterly that if the Minister of the Home
Department had been a soldier instead of a
civilian, the police Of Vienne could not have
assumed amore military appearance During
The day the new police patrol the streets with
Their muskets in bandeliers, and bayoneta and
sword at their sides; in the evening these guar,
sdAnss of the public peace and safety presenta
still llm0re formidable appearance, as they have
their bayonets. fixed. The Emperor has pro-
hibited the appeAEnce of the common soldiers,
even out of uniform as supernumeraries in
the heavy spectacIesaso frequently got up in
Austrian theatres, ana also the performance
of the military bands the public places Of
amusement In the fdis case the poor fell
lows lose an opportunity of adding eight kreut-
zers (3d) to their daily pitsance. (about I'd. j;
in the latter, all classes of society are deprived
of the greatest enjoyment which the Austrian
knows, namely good music. Small clothes
and silk stockings are about to supplant the.
more convenient pantaoons SO long worn at
court, even on festive occasions. OF eonrse,
this is trifing matter; but it may be consider
ed sign of the times.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08
MARRYING FOR FUN.-The New York cor
Of the Philadelphia Inquirer says:

EF0 01 eo et s,ssJ 2
There is a good deal of excitement in Har-s
lem, in consequence Of two gentlemen and two
ladies being married without their knowing it..
The ceremony was performed in sport, and
when informed the next day that the marriage
was legal, according to law, there was great
consternation. The brides, ] learn, are will
ling to abide by the marriage, but the BRIDE
grooms are not, and refuse to recognise the
ceremony at all. One of them is heir to a
great deal of property. The subject will be
brought before our courts or before the legis-
lature.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08
CONT street verandah.

YNHE former Cont street Hotel having "a
Il been thoroughly repaired, and UNDER EEssi!n
gone extensive alterations and improve 'se1za1-
ments the Undersigned, essees of this elegant and
cormodious building take pleasure in announcing
that their new house will be opened under the
name of the CONT STREET VERANDAH, for
the reception of Families and Single Boarders on
the 5th Dec; at which time they will be amply
preparedto afford every accommodation and COM
fort desirable to be found in any hotel in the cy
at the most reasonable prices. The establishment
is elegantly furnished andi table will be unsur
passed by any in the city, being under the man
terers in the South. 1t is therefore with entire
confidence that the undersigned solicit share Of
the public patronage
dec2l-1y J. J.sCOMAUX & co.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

o. The following are said to be among the
last sentences which were committed to paper
by the illustrious statesman and pure patriot,
ex-President Madison. They are worthy Of all
acceptation:
GAS this advice, if it ever see the light, will
not do SO till am no more, it may be consider
ed as issuing from the tomb, where truth alone
can be respected, and the happiness of man
alone consulted. 1t will be entitled, therefore,
to whatever weight can be derived from good
intentions, and from the experience of one who
has served his country in the various stations
through period Of forty years; who espoused
in his youth, and adhered through his life, to
the cause Of liberty, and who has borne a part
in most of the great transactions which will
constitute epochs of its destiny.
ssThe advice nearest to my heart and deepest
inmy convictions, that the Union Of the States
be cherished and perpetuated. Let the open
enemy to it be regarded as a Pandora with
her box opened; and the disguised one, as the.
serpent creeping with his deadly wiies into Pa
radise ," "a. ~
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

; ~
3 A Lucky DENrIsr.-We have been. much
amused by*a marriage which has taken place.
to the great astonishment Of the Parisians, be-
tween a lady of one of the highest families in
England, and the dentist to whom she had
hurried ina paroxysm of wounded vanity to
order a ratelier for the purpose Of completing
a conquest she had imagined to be arrested in
the midst Of its progress, BY her want Of teeth!
1t appears that the lady, who is near relative
to the Earl Of S., had already been twice mar
ried, and had set out upon her travels to raise
up a successor to her two first lords, when,
having remained in Paris some weeks without
an offer, and having expressed astonishment
at the codness Of the Parisians she was told
that matrimony would be difficult in that
place, unless she Immediately provided herself
with a front row of teeth, which were all mis-
sing. The lady Immediately took the hint, re-
paired to the great Monsieur B, told her grievi-
GUS tale, with much pathos, and got measured
for the teeth. The gallant Frenchman, being
q Bachelor, began to reflect that large for
tuIlA and high connections, would enable him
f0fHal the first dentists IN Paris, and resolute-
IY d4feunned to make her an offer in spite of
her teeth. The offer was accepted; the happy
pair weIe speedily united, and the sister of the
Earl of SIS. for the future, destined to receive
the yisitorssof the dentist B., and TO expend all
the graeesald high breeding acquired amongst
her aristocratic connections in soothing the
pain and begailng the impatence of her hus-
band customers. -
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

D- When the Inquisition was thrown open
in 1920, by order of the Cortes Of Madrid, twen-
y-one prisoners were found in it, not one Of
whom knew the name of the city in which he
was confined. Not single prisoner knew of
what crime he was accused
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

II A monster steamer, four hundred feet in
length, has been contracted for at Cincinnati,
to run as a regular ten-day packet between
Louisville and New Orleans. She will cost
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

gT The adjustment of Grand Juries is be-
ing debated in the Indiana Constitution Con,
yention. 1t is proposedto substitute public
examination therefor.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08
PLAQUEMINE:
SATURDAY, MARCH s, 1851.

u In the New York Senate, on the 18th
inst, a complimentary resolution to Mr.. Web
stcr, for his letter to the Austrian Minister, was
debated, amended and passed.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

SUDDEN DEArH-Dr. Hough, well known
physician and resident Of New Orleans, died on
Sunday evening suddenly ofapoplexy. He fell
dead in his office on Baronne street. He was
from Lexington, Ky.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

The WoaI FA1R-The Commissioners
of the London Industrial Exhibition have de-
termined to iIlEerdict the sale, on the Fair
grounds, Of all intokicating drinks. Nothing
but light and innocent refreshments are to be
permitted, and thesewill be divided into three
classes, which are t6sQnsist of sandwiches,
pastries, isllis, and ices all kinds, tea, coffee,
lemonades, etc. The contractors have stipula-
ted to supply glasses Of water gratis to all vis-
itors who may apply for them.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

~ The venerable father Of the President Of
the United States, now eighty years of age, has
arrived in Philadelphia, on his way to Washing
ton, to pay his son a visit.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08
Piano FOrtcs, Music and Musical
Merchandise.

s- The subscribers have and intend al
TSw1fsk ways t. keep hand, for sale at the most
8 nj n unreasonable prices. good assortment of the
x uBEST PIANO FORTES manufactured
this country and in France. They sole Agents for
sts Patent Double Iron framed Piano Fores-the most
able and decidedly the hest piano in They
liiary adapted to the southern any damp climate,
e being hutvery little glue in the body ofthe piano,
pntiy they will remain much longer in tune than any
Fl make, as the weather has effect upon them. The
the iron piano is independent ofthc body and can be
Arcmoved ut pleasure. The tone is more full, rich
ellow than in other pianos. We import the Pleycl&
rs Pianos made expressly to our order. Pianos of6,
ad octaves, some in rich carved cases.
Ieodeons, seraphines, Guitars of The best makers,
Violonccllos, Accordeons Flutes, Hanos, Music
and Instruments of all kinds, Guitar, Harp, Violin,
cello and other Strings; Pegs, Bridges, Reeds, Fin
rds, Bows, Bow Hair, TailPieces Rosin, &c. Pimo
Id other music published, and music received from
northern publishers published lib
punt made on large orders and to music teachers
bscribers import most OF their goods, they canof
s inducements purchasers TO give them call be-
ETH lasing, at No. 80 Camp street, New Orleans, just
sfrom Grayicr street.
TYLER & HEWETT
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08
I. r, MAYO--MUSIC STORE.
AMP ST., THREE DOORS FROM CANAL ST.
NEW ORLEANS.

n. Offers for sale Piano Fortcs from the best
manufactures in the United States and
f. Europe. Melodeons, Seraphines and Me-
E3lodeon Pianos, from $50 to $500. Harps,
y Guitars, Violins, Banjos, Flutes, and musi-
Use ofeyery kind. Brass Instruments, a large
ssortment.. Music, new and old. The stock OF
amounts to over twenty thousand dollars,
Tered at prices much lower than sold at any
ore in the southern states.
Music Teachers and Stores in the country,
eciaIly for their interest to patronize this es-
catalogues sent by mail to any post-ofi,ce in
iioining States, on application. na3-6n
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08
Mutual Benefit Life and Fire En-
surance Company of Louisiana.
Business Of the Company confined Life Insurance Only

incorporated April ls!9. and declared dividend of IS
rs per cent on twelve months business
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08
SEWELL II. TAYLOR,
IMPORTER OF Ok
NAAES q AAANNRSo
WHOLESALE + RETALL,
Res. Is & 16 Royal Street,
1 Fs7s5 .vesc. Orleans.
II. HALL & co.
e. TT D E 3 s >;

No. 4S CanaI ST., NEW UFIestMs.
II EEPs on haud general assortment Of all
IN kinds of Looking-G Glasses; !!I.ooking-
Plates; Picture Glass, all sizes; Window Glass do;
Gold Leaf; Dentists Gold and Tin Foil; Portrait
and Picture Frames; Artists Colours and Brushes;
Canvass in roll and in stretcher; Tasses Cord &c.
Portrait and Picture Frames of every description,
made to order, and re-gidng Of all kinds doue in
the best manner. Prints, Maps, &c. mounted and
vanished. Also. Oil Pictures cleaned and var.
nished, and all things connected with our bnsi-
ness done in the best manner nop30
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

oaes NO $ Camp s.reet, hereen Gravier and common
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08
-Plaquemine Agency =
T. w. BLAKE, Agen

l.. ;. HlRIART, NJ. IL. }
u This company is now prepared to receive applca
tions insurance the Lircs Of Whe persons ana
Siares All necessary information, blank faes, ETC., will
be furnished by applying as above, &c. !: n23-ly
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-07-02

pursuance Of Congress entitled Gan authorize
lands the States OF Illinois and Arkansas and Territories Of Wis
% % FILLMORE @
sas q 90 hereby and n ase known s ess
of illinois and Wisconsin, at the periods hereinafter Designated to
MINERAL POINT, WISCONSIN, common.
cling on Monday The third day Of November next Tor The disposal q
from The public sale Of the a4i Of May 49, ordered by the pres
NORTH the base line of fourth principal meridian
The half quarter
Of nneteen and the east half the northeast quarter
The half quarter and
Of te quarter Of seven quarter Of the
southeast section and the southeast Of
quarter ofwenhve and the half of the northeast
quarter Of twenty four in township 1--WE, Of range two
The east half and northwest quarter Of The northwest quarter Of
The half The southwest quarter Of thirty the
quarter Of thryone
quarter and The northeast quarter Of ms quarter OF thirty
enteen township three the west half Of the northwest
quarter northwest quarter township
the east quarter
Of the northwest quarter Of thirty in township FIVE Of
range three d, ~. .on,... uo,,,, ~.
northwest quarter quarter
ives. and The quartz, Of the noTsea, quarter G
and Of the southwest and the cast half
northwest oi.eysp j. township fIanse i've
ne ana Of NorenSer next for me- apo :" e Of o
ing tracts containing lead which, consequence Of their
s S"S Sase sale 3 April sa By the
proclamation Of the sth Of September 1916, viz;
North ofho base line and east the fourth principal medan
The half Of the northwest quarter Of section twenty
The northwest quarter OF the northwest Of ryhye and
the half of the northwest thirty in township
twenty nine, Of range
The quarter southeast quarter section
quarter Of the northeast three
township and the half Of In
ship twenty nine OF range two.
The northeast Of the southeast OF
9 ." % .oasss quarter and the northwest
south half
and the half Of the Of trtysr
in township twenty nine, OF gei.
N3rth Of base and fourth principal meridian.
The ives, part Of section 6een
twenty. mine range one.
half section seventeen township twenty
nns, Of range two
In accordance provisions July 1896
herenbeorr referred epon claims viii not be douea %
the aforementioned lands until ae they have been offered
public sale and become subject private and locations
heretofore by Congress for mill
rendered the United States w be permitted
lands provided by the act entitled can
SC, approved Sd March, 1851 The tracts will be
offered sold such legal subdivisions will include
not sold al the public lee entered at
within tpeips months thereafter The shall
subject sale other lands
The will be kept open for weeks (les
Disposed o longer private
land ofsrad win be admitted until after the
ofthe weeks.
OF General Land Once publish proclamation
brief description the above lands prepared from the official docu
ments
Given my hand the city Washington, this twenty
eighth day Of April Domnone thousand eight hundred and
WILLARD FILLMORE.
ny the President;
=, BurrRprNLp, -
COMMISSIONER Of the General Land once.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-07-02
Nov l5-tf

NOTICE residuary legatees Of Nelson Reed, de-
IN ceaed-Whereas by decree Vt Baltimore county sitting
equity dated the day Of March ls
pending between James Dudley for
Baker William George Baker, under the will of said
Nelson auditor OF Baltimore court in order dis
tbuoR of the funds the hands of said trustees required
and directed ascertain and TO said court the nomn
ton and proofs that be Produced who were the children Of
Mary Barton Rebecca Myers, Elizabeth Eichcberger
BROKER Of teaors wife James Reed lsaae Reed, (who
brothers tesao Elizabeth MarIi Rebecca Lloyd, and Jane
Bewey living the death of Nancy
Reed widow who died the wentnnt day Of Sep
649 having died before said Nancy Reed LETT
living Nancy Reed and hat the and
death said Nancy Reed and Also ascertain and
Saunders Alexander Reed Robert g. Reed Tohers the
Toryson sster Of the tesiato either and
the OF the death Of said Nancy
Of said Nancy Reed
said Nancy Reed living the death Of said Nancy
Of relationship of such
death said Nancy Reed and also
the children Of Dnah Dudley living the
said Nancy having died before the said Nancy Reed LEFT
report Of the parties entitled and
living Nancy Reeds death have since died. who the
decedens tbs expiration
the time limited this notice to the said the
who have established their title To participate In said
fund.
New pursuance Decree persons
will Nelson Reed deceased hereby notified appear
before said court
the September 1851 and in default appear
failing appear will be excluded
participation in said funds and the will distributed
among the parties SO appearing and proving their title
WM. BAKER,
VIM. GEO. BAKER,
Ap S-lawl0w Trustees, Baltimore.