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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-04-19
OLD SERIES VOL. FL, NO. 80.
THEsOLp AND Nrw wo,, NJ ,nondo-

THE"OLD AND Nrw WoRLD.--No wonder
The eyes of the Old World are now beginning
TO turn towards this country with a greedy
interest, as well as intense curiosity. Russia
sees that we have gold mountains, and quick
silver mines, as well as herself. The English
see that we can manufacture iron almost
equal to their best Scotch, and that for ucot.
,on," we can't be beat the wide world over.
The French can see that we can manufac-
ture with taste, and that Philadelphia can
turn out mirrors, furniture and hangings,
equal 10 any in Paris, and which are often
ordered from London. Hoes fast Presses
have been imported into France from New
York and the works of American authers
are now for sale throughout Europe, transla-
ted into many languages. American fame
has penetrated with lis light the darkest cor
ners of the old world, sometimes to excite
wonder, sometimes TO provoke envy, and
perhaps, occasionally TO engender fear but
there is no danger to fear the progress
OF true civilization in any quarter of the
earth.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-04-19

A LEMoNLEss Irishman was observed one
evening sliclng potato into his hot whiSkey
toddy.
"Why, what are you about l'' inquired
Charley.
sGrs punch Pm maxim dear !" quietly re-
piled Pat.
"But what are you slicing that in for ?"
"To give il a favor J"
"What potato .fdvor ?"
"Sure, and isn't favor favor, whether
IFS lemon or piIaty :"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-04-19
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-04-19

IMPORTANCE OF Rich FABRIcs.-The ag-
eregaie OF rich fabrics imported into the Uni
ted States is enormous. The following is
the onislde cost of some of the garments of
our wives, sisters, and mothers. Happily
they are paid for, in part at least, by the
smiles and charms which are made to set off
such costly apparel. We will not now add
the costly wines imported by the "lords and
masters" of creation, aud which are so
much more profitable, than even silks and
laces.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-04-19

We verify believe that the best Jokes in
the world have occurred in the colleges, and
the one we are about to narrate is as true as
it is amusing. 1t transpired in the "Old
North State.D
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-19

A NOVEL MODE OF PUN1sHMExr.-The New
York Tribune gives the following description
of the bathing apparatus in use at Sing Sing
Penitentiary; for the punishment of refractory
Convicts, and says that since the lash was
abolished this mode of punishment has been
found etlicacious.
The person who is to undergo the opera
ton is seated, and his legs, arms and head are
firmly fastened with wooden clasps, SO that
he cannot get away from the water nor use
his hands to break its force. The watar falls
about six feet and at the rate of about barrel
minute, through piece Of iron pierced with
quarter inch holes. The officer intlicting the
punishment let's on and shuts off the water by
means of a cord attached to valve.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-19
PLAQUEMINE:
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1851.

Mr.. CLAY AT AUcTIoN-The New York
Tribune under its local head, gives a report
of scene which lately came off in that city
in an auction room. In selling lot Of books
the auctioneer held up an old volume of Mr..
Clay's speeches, printed some years since
After calling some seconds unsuccessfuliy for
a bid, he wound up after this fashion:
"But gentlemen" urged the auctioneer,
growing slightly frantic, and plying his ham,
mer with desperate energy, "the sale must 60
on-give me something anything whatever.
What will you give me for Mr.. Clay!' "Give
for him :" said Taylor of Washington, 81 will
give three cheers for him at any time" sand
l." said a half dozen others. "Agreed," said a
dozen and half. "Try it," said hundred
and half And so three hearty cheers for
Clay and Kentucky resounded through the
room, and the Trade Sale went on swimming.
w.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-19

NATURAL CLA1RvoYANcE.-We witnessed
on Monday some remarkable experiments in
Natural Clairvoyance, as we must call it, fos
want Of hetter name. We had visit from
NJ. Gaudon of Paris, and his nephew NJ. Gou.
henaut, between whom there apparently exists
magnetic sympathy Of the most intimate
character. The nephew, youth of l6, was
stationed in one room and n. Gaudon in an.
other. Neither could see the other, and there
was no word spoken; but any words, senten.
ces, figures or object whatever, seen by the
uncle, were At once and unhesitatinely read or
described BY the other. The impression on the
mind Of the former was instantly communica.
ted to the latter and promptly spoken-not ia
the slow and confused manner common to
clairvoyants in the mesmeric Sleep Expres.
sions in several different languages were tried
with the same satisfactory result There was
no possibility Of collusion under the circum-
stances, since the experiments were conducted
by ourselves, the words selected at random,
and the answer too ready to be got at by any
system Of signs or hidden meaning. It stood,
taking into consideration the fact that neither
party saw or spoke to the other, we can only
account for the exhibition on the ground that
Mr. Gouhenaut is Z natural clairvoyant--N.
Y. Tribune.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-19
LIFE IN PAsls-A late Paris letter, speaking
+ an entertainment given by the Turkish EN-.

LIFE IN PAsls.--A late Paris letter, speaking
Of an entertainment given by the Turkish EN-.
bassy, says: #a.t
"The festival was splendid, and will be lous
remembered by all those invited to it. A lady
who, ] was told, is the Countess Dalrymple,
wore, on that occasion, dress m ade Of gold,
studded with diamonds, which was the most
beautiful robe ever made by drossmaker. Tho
beauty Of the lady was equal to that Of her
dress, and the whole formed tout ensemble,
worthy Of being noticed by all present. Tho
prince Of Capua, brother TO the King of Naples,
whose beard is like that Of the Wandering lew,
assisted also at the ball. There were the Prn.
cess Mathilde Demidof. the daughte. Of the
Prince de- Canno, Madame Salvage de Faverolla.
the faithful friend of Queen Hortense, and
among the wives Of the foreign ambassadors,
Mrs. Riyes, and her lovely daughter Emilia.
whose charms and beauty are admired by ali
those who see her. Among the distinguished
men were Messrs. do Rambuteau, DArgout,
DBarante, General Ropuet, General RebilIot.
etc. "A supper furnished with all the primsurs
and delicacies was servsd in large hall, and
was frequented with much delight by all those
whose exertions in dancing rendered it nsess.
sary to find refreshments in .hasty plate OF
any thing good. l must not omit mentioning,
also, Mr.. Ed. Blacque, who married the pretty
Miss Olivia Mott, whose urbanity and refined
manners were much appreciated.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-19

EARTHQUAKE AT CARrHAGESA.-Atre tremen-
dous shock OF an earthquake occurred at Car
thagena, on the morning of the 7th inst, at
half past five o'clock. It lasted nine seconds.
Had it lasted two or three seconds longer, the
whole city would have been laid in ruins AS
it was, there was considerable damage done
throughout the city. Some two OF three
houses were shaken down and several lives
lost; the city walls and Cathedral suffered
very much. The following night the public
squares were filled with people, in fear of a
second shock; but up to the 18th they had ex-
perienced no other. No other city in that Vi
cinity felt the shock SO severely as Carthage
na.- Panama (N g. Star, March Is.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-19

AHEAD OF HIS AGE-The humorous sketch.
er of the Philadelphia Pennsylvania gives the
following incident rs having taken place in the
Mayors court on the 3oth ult.:
The watchman presented Master George C..
Huntiey to the Mayor, with the information
that he had formed the acquaintance of Master
George last night, while the young pentleman
was endeayoring TO introduce himself informal.
ly to some young ladies on Walnut street, who
appeared to be very much alarmed at his ad.
vances Master George is probably about four.
teen years of age; but his dress, air and man.
ners, and especially certain rakish swapper
which he seems to affect, would be more becom.
ing for person ten or fifteen years older.
Mayor.-Do you live with your parents.
George!
George.-No sir-fwith emphasis,l I board
in Green street, Northern Liberties.
Mgor-Are you learning trades
George.-No, sir, 1have learned my trade.
long ago.
Mayor.-Long ago, eh Pray what trade 1.
George.-Sir am q vocalist,
Mayor-Have you no father or mother li,.
Geo.ge.-l believe / have a mother. s,e.
somewhere over in Southwark ; but my profes.
sional engagements arc so numerous that I
never have time to inquire after her.
Moyor.-Of what nature are those "profes.
sionaI engagements!"
George-1 sing comic and sentimental sonps
for the entertainment of the company at differ.
ent hotels; and, occasionally, when suitable in.
ducements are offered, assist at minor con.
certs.
Masor.-Do you manage your own business
and money affairs!
George.-Certanly, sir. A man in nv cir.
cumstances can't afford to keep treasurer OF
business agent.
Mayor.-A man! Do tell me what is yous
age!
George-1 was fourteen, sir, last August.
Mayor-Hsve you never understood that Il
requires growth Of twenty.one years to make
a man in this country
George.-Oh, that is on the old system, slr.
All that sort of prejudice was exploded long
ago. The rising generation have introduced 4
new rule. Manhood now depends on dsvelop-
ment. Some are more of the man at twelve
years old than others At FIVE and.thirty. There's
my friend, John Peters he's about nv age. and
he was engaged to be married three years ago!
Mayor.-Take the boy down and endeavor to
find bis mother
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-19

Doc CHEAp.-While looking out Of our
sanctum window last evening, at the busy
throng crowding about the "Garding Sass" !"
as the Yankee say, an old joke that French
man once told US. forced itself upon our me-
mory.
aAh, Monsieur" said he, ade Yankee is .
curious man. Ven leone to dis countrie, ma
fol, ! take my basket and go to the market.
see some fine pcnme de terre-vell how
you sell dis?'
.Twenty cents pack--dag-sheep," aay de-
old woman.
Den see some Of de vat yon call grass.
sparrow. "vell, how you selldis!" 4
4Three cents bunch-dqg sheep"
sAnd so, mon ami, every sing was dag sheep.
At last went to ze butchaire, we're | see beau-
,iful sausage sHa, my friend said !, 'tis dis
dog-dog og-dog-' but before reco'lect re
sheep, de butchaire charged on me Wis beef
shin, and was vera glad 10 make my escape
Wis a Who'll, head! Begar, since den buy
nosing dat is dog-sheep!"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-19

Throwing herself into his arms, she continued
to cry, "You will never leave me- until the
repetition of the same words in tones Of fran.
tic excitement showed that her reason had left
its seat. Her joy at the sight Of the returning
prodga with her fear that she might be de-
prved of him again, could find no vent but in
raving delrium.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-19
II. HALL Il CO.
O. 8 = y d B s. D;
No. AZ Canal ST.. New Orleans.

II EEPS on hand general assortment Of all
IN kinds Of Looking-tiasses; !looklng"Giass
pI.,.s: Picture Glass, ali sizes; Window Glass, do
Gold Leaf; Dentists Gold and Tin Foil; Portrait
and Picture Frames; Artists Colours aud Brushes;
Canvass in roll ani in sre,cher: Tassells Cord &c
Portrait and Picture Frames ofevery description,
made 10 order. aud re-gilding Of all kinds done IN
the best manner. Prints Maps, &c. mounted and
vanished. Also. Oil Pictures cleaned and var-
nished and all things connected with our b.,.i'
-. done in the best manner. ncv30
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-19

Gen. Woolssys: ..If you want to PIT
down agitation, put down the pol'tlclans, e
Theysre agitating to make Presidents Inc.
people ought to make Presidents themselves.
and NOT the politicians"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-19

T How travelling improves mans powsf
Of utterin' untruth's, don't it.! A friend Ia
South America writes to Us that he is now
spending month with farmer who owns .
thousand miles Of pasture, and patch Of corn
larger anSeettand-while he has got 50 many
cattle that hs has to boil the fodder for them il
Y0,canok ----.-- --------
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-19

~ The British Parliament, at recent -
sion, voted three hundred and iiffy-fve thOu-
sand for the Queens stables, and at the same
session refused one hundred and fifty thou
sand dollars for national education. God
save the Queen
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-19

n Our income. should be like our shoes; i
too small, they will gall and pinch Us; but i
TOO large, they win causs ~ 70 stumble and
10 .tiiP. ss ~ g
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-19
Office.

NSHOSE inaebtedto the succession Of Wiltshire
i L Fem, are hereby notified 10 settle their ac-
counts with the undersigned within ten days, and
those having claims against said succession, are
al.o notified 70 present them to the undersigned
within the same delay. .
jaA E. W. BLAKE, Admir-. T
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-19
Eresh Garden Farm and Flower
5sEE 4 gaa5: G5asas

Eresh Garden Farm and Flower
sgs Seeds. u
Warrdnted the Grouth Of 1860.
Il 2A The subscriber has now in store q
lafge assortment Of Flower and Garden
n DSeeds suitable for fall and spring sow-
ing, imported direct from the best seed
gardens in the Northern States and from
England and France. Also, alarge assortment of
ihe best kind Frrt Trees. consisting in Peaches.
Pears, PlHms, Cherries, Apples, Apricots, Qainces
md Almonds Likewise shrnbbery Of every Va.
sissy which will be sold at lower prices than any
house in the Cny. w. OHM, Ag't.
ncy30 20 Canal street, on the Levee
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-19

TsHE undersigned have in store and for sale at
i moderate prices, a full assortment OF HAkD-
MARE CUTLERY, &c. &c. Also Sugar Ket-
sles, Furnace Mouths, Crate Bars. Marlatt,s
md Nee Clanchan's Ploughs, Subroils and Fiukes
Plantation Saddlery, Nails, Iron, Hoes, American
sso which the attention Of merchants, planters and
sthersi is respectfully called.
w. B. McCUTCHEON 4 Co,
% ID decl4 " No IS Camp ST., New Orleans
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-19

It Open your heart to sympathy, but close
tito despondency. The flower which epsns T.
receive the dsw, shuts against rain.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-19
Newark, n. y, saddlery Ware
- house.

ES&l9lEHA ANUNEW Y. DUl1I4,-4,,zzs -:
& CO., No Is Canal street, New
1 Orleans, between Camp and Mag
ssLERY WARE, have constantly on hand a large
md complete assortmentof Of Saddles, Brides, Mar.
y sfingales, Trunks, Whips, Skirting Harness and
Bride Leather; Hogskin's Saddles, Tools and
TRIMMINGS Of every descriptioz9Rt No. l5 Canal MAJ
atreef ..s .,.,
decI4 6rs ANDREW g. BULL q CO.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-19
Mutual Benefit Life and Fire In
surance Company of Louisiana.
Incorporated in April l549 and declared dividend Of
per cent on n eye months business.
&a
Business Of the Company conned to Le Insurance Only
Oies No. 50 Camp Street, between Graver and Common.

This Company being organized
solely for the protection Of the
policy holders aud their families
against want and poverty, is in
its operations great nationaIbe-
nsvolent instiru.i9n, conducted
upon the most secure and solid
principles, and affording for a
small annual sum, paid during
life, q large And handsome legacy
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-19
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS,
Southern Mutual Life Insurance
Company of louisiana.
Life xs.sssrassce kxcl,ssirezv.
Extra Guarantee Fund $4,000.
AccumuLAT1vE CAPITAL $4,000

PARENT OFFICE, No. 40 CAMP STREET,
New Orleans.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-19

q This company Is now prepared to receive spplica
tons for the Lres Of White persons an.
Slares. All necessary normation blank FORMS etc. vii
be furnished by applying as above, &c. n9-ly
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-07-23
Why is the Garden Fertilel

The most universal opinion is, because il
is more highly manured than fields, and
therefore has richer soil This is not owing
to the finely pulverized condition of the beds,
that gives it a highly absorbent power to at
tract the moisture Of the Atmosphere
source of fertility that they possess. If the
sod of the fields we're as carefully worked,
and fresh earth constantly exposed to the
atmosphere as the well tended garden, the
land would increase rather than deteriorate
in fertility. Let the rule be, "plOw deeply,
cultivate web, pulverize lEmps and sods, and
return the straw to the Soils" and you may
carry off immense quantities of human food,
and still have fertile soil remaining.
IL then, you would have your fields as
fertile as a garden, you must not depend
alone upon manure, but pulverize freely. not
upon the surface alone, but deep below it,
11mericdn dgriculturalist.
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-07-23
To Young Farmers.

One of the most important part' of ayoung
agrieplturist's professional education, is the
characteristics, marks, qualities, and capa-
bilities of all descriptions of live stock neces-
sary for agriculture. Some knowledge Of
sketching or drawing the live animals would
be highly conducive to the pupil aspertaining
a proper idea Of shape and proportion; and
should there be an intelligent butcher in the
neighborhood, would recommend him to
see as much Of his business as he can con,
sistentlywith his other occupations weigh
the live animal, from its handling, size, and
appearance in his mind: attending the slay
ingo such animal, examining its weight
dead, and comparing this with his own opin-
ion when alive, would all lead him to form
more correct and solid opinions in his future
transactions with fat stock.-Lectares QR Ag-
ricultgrqI Education
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-07-23
cure Of Scarlet Fever.

In the Baltimore Sun we find the fellow
ing, which we commend to the attention OIL
the readers of the Sentinel and Farmer
"We published in the Sun about yeai
since, statement, that the rubbing of all
parts Of the body, three times day, with
tat bacon, as s9qn as the scarlet fever has
disclosed itself, was sure remedy for that
disease. We have recently been called on
by q number IF responsible gentlemen from
the counties, who assure Us that it has been
tried in numerous instances with uniform
sueess, whilst those who depended on medi-
sips alone had, in most gases. fallen victims
tp its rayages. 4 gentleman assured us the
other day that in two cases in his vicinity pa
tisnts had recovered, under its application,
aftsF being given up as hopeless BY the ply
pciansn
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-07-23
Dry Goods House
NO. l76, MARKET ST,
z 4 q

NO. ITU, WAKhET ST,
WsEEEL ING, GINA.
EAT d. MOffE, at the old stand of Greer
wv IL Motto, would invite the attention o
the ciiizrns Of IIarrson coHnly. 10 his extensive
stock OF
DRY GOODS,
WHICH he Is Uow receiving from all the Eastern
cities. In the assortment will be found all the
new sty les OF
Dress Goods,
as they come outin the season, with every article
in the Dry Goods line
Mon y can be saved by those wishing to pur-
chase, Ly going where there are cheap stocks TO
select from. Additions will he made to tho as
sortmentt every few days throughout the season.
. InlN7ly
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-07-23

RErGLHsc MEcE IRON TREEs.--We often
hear Of the death Of trees BY MICE grinding.
Prevention from this disaster IS one Of the
easiest and most certain things in the world,
CONSISTING & simply IA throwing up q little cir
cularbank or mound Of earth ROUND the trunk
Of each tree, nine Of ten inches high. One
nan win 90 hundreds in . day. and w have
never known i single instance out of then.
sands III oasss where y has failed,
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-07-23

o. 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 a year, is a sufficient preser-
vative against MOTHS,