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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-05-01
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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-05-01

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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-05-01
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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-05-01

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ID 81, on hani, and a large LOT expected daily.
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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-05-01
PC11EU NO EEUZ3.

CHARLES WILSON. Secretary.
Na--e- -.l --.. 1881 r-t f-
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06
Recreation.

Men need, and will nave some kind of recre-
alton. The body was not made for constant
toil--the mind was not formed for constant
study. God has not ordained that life shall
be spent in one continued series of efforts to
secure the things Of this world. He has fitted
man for enjoyment as well "a labor, and made
him susceptible Of pleasurable emotions. He
did not design him for slave, to dig the earth
for while and die--to toll on until the hour
of death comes to conduc, shattered system
back to dust and ashes. On the other hand,
he has given him physical system, which like
the harp, may be touched to any tune. He
has made the eye, the ear, the mouth, all inlets
of pleasure. He has constituted us, that we
may be wound up to the highest degrees Of
pleasure, and receive through the medium Of
the senses, a food of happiness. Besides this,
he has arranged the outward world in such
manner as to give man the highest enjoyment.
Had God designed man for ceaseless labor, he
would not have given such body as he now
possesses, he would have darkened the eye,
deadened the ear, and blunted all the nicer
sensibities; and made the hand as hard as iron,
and the foot as insensible as brass. But,
formed for enjoyment, we find men seeking it.
After the labor Of the day is over, and the toll
of life is done, they return to every quarter to
find some source Of recreation, some avenue OF
life which is fragrant with flowers, and which
echoes with sweet music.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06

f'The Blues"

One would think from the way in which
some u;tn talk OF their troubles, that they
were masses OF unmixcd indigo, they have so
much to say about being blue. This tenn is
susceptible of q great many definitions, accord
ing to The circumstances in which different peo-
pie use it. One man is bue because he has
been building cast es in the air, and finds them
all dashed to bits by the stern realities Of eve-
rv day life. Another man is blue because a fit
of stliishness has taken him, and he don't want
to hear about any other troubles but those
which belong to his little self Another is
blue because he was out late the night before,
and so must come yawning down stairs to OPT
ate every body else with his setishness Such
should be pat to bed Immediately. Talking
will ony ag 55nv:te the difficulty, and spread
fell contagon 10 all about them. A comforta-
bic napi what they need.
Still another is blue -dreodful blue, because
he is too lazy 70 do any thing, and is groanng
under all the wrelchedness which idlsness al
ways brings, and yet, for the life of him, can
not tell what is the matter, only it is 'some-
thing Poor fellow The doctor can't do
him any good. He is in sad condition.
There is but one remedy for him. Set him to
work at something, no matter much what, till
he gets sense enough to be competent to
choose profession. It's hard work to get a
lazy man going, especially if he has the h'ues
But ii he comes to you for a prescription for
his malady, recommend hard work by all
means; nothing else will effect cure, and this,
taken daily, in large doses, and with an empty
stomach. will scarety ever fail in completely
removing The dfcu ty.
Never have the blues. They are not worth
having. Shake them off; they have no righ,
about your person any more Than swarm OF
bumb.e bees If they want to hive, let them
find some other place besides your head or
heart, for these were made to entertain differ
ent visitors. But if you feel t1em coming
sometimes in 4 lonely hour, and with your
mighiiest strivings, cannot seem to drive them
Oft then take the alternative left to a sensible
Warrior-retreat, run away from them. Take
your hat and sally forth into the fields, and as
you 90, whistle some lively air, or sing some
cheerful -jng, LID ~net you've walked, whist
led, and sung awhile, then make pause to see
if your enemies are yet in pursuit, and when
you look for them they won't be there; for the
blues and music are sworn enemies, and the
latter is generally the victor. Or if you must
be alone and contented with them, then sum.
mon some good book to your aid, devour its
contents eagerly, and you will forget that you
ever were troubled with such shadowy visi-
tants. But above all keep clean conscience
and you will have little trouble from these un-
welcome intrudeIs.-Sun.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06
Speak ..ng We'll of Others.

If the disposition to speak we'll of others
was universally prevalent, the world would be-
come comparative paradise. The opposite
disposition is the pandora-box which, when
opened, fills every house and neighborhood
with pain and sorrow. How many enmties
and heart burning flow from this source! How
much happiness is interrupted and destroyed! !!
Envy, jealousy and the malignant spirit Of evil,
when they find vent by the lips, 60 forth on
their mission like foul friends, to blast the re-
putation and peace of Others. Every one has
his mperfections, and in the conduct of tho
best there will be occasional faults; which
might seem to justify animadyersion. 1t is a
good ru e, however, when there is occasion for
fault finding, to do it privately to the erring
one. This may prove salutary. 1t is proof
of interest in the individual, which will gener-
ally be taken kindly, if the manner III doing
it is not offensive. The common and unchris-
tian rule, on the contrary is to proclaim the
failing of others to all but themselves. This
is unchrlstian and shows despicable heart:
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06

times this season, tine people Of Chicago have
been startled by the sudden rising of the wa
ters of Lake Michigan to the height of several
feet, without any apparent cause. On the
26th of July, accord.ng to the Chicago Jour
nal, the lake played its antics all day, tue Wa
ter rising from two to four feet every hour Or
SO, and as suddenly receding. AT dusk, while
the lake was as smooth as mirror, without
wind or any apparent causa, the water rose
four feet twice within an hour. What has
caused this great commotion with cid Michi-
gan, is mystery. 1t is certainly very unac-
countable.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06

O. Hon. Horace Greely, the philosopher OF
Il New York Tribune, CO lies back frcm his
European tour, the Mirror says. completely
completely metamorphosed--with whskers and
moustache, patent leather boots, gold watch
chain, with bunch of :'charms" attached; Ut
tie jimmy French hat, turned up at the sides;
fancy pantaloons, with broad stripes and straps;
white cravat; buff vest; long wasted, short.
skirted black frock coat; and little stickee,
with the head of Cerito cut in ivory on the top.
lie has the "European pol i" then, v sup
pose The Mirror says that his friends don't
know him; but we venture to say that he
knows them, nevertheless.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06
Astounding Invention.

We no ice an invention by Mr. Solomons, Of
Cincinnati, of what he calls perfect substitute
for steam! From common whiting, sulp pil,lric
acid and water, he obtains carbon in the gase-
Gus state; and with the power exerted by this
gas, he asserts that he now drives IS horse
engine. and for one fortieth the expense Of
steam 'fts and let's fall $4,000 pounds FIVE
times in a minute. This fluid, without any
heat applied at all, exerts pressure of $40
pvauds to The square inch, while water in the
same unheated state has no pressure but that
ofgravity. Water, heated 10 the boiling point,
yields power Of fifteen pounds. This fluid,
with The same heat, would yield power Of
nearly $4,000 pounds! And what is more, a
handful of charcoal, and boiler the size Of a
tea-kettIe, will produce at the expense of few
cents, the whole of this tremendous energy !!
Fifty dollars expense in carbon would carry
one Of the Collins steamers from New York
to Liverpool.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06
"a Ridin' ON a Rail -

The Clinton East Feliciaua) Whig Of the
20th instant gives the following particulars Of
feat in that peculiar department Of eqnes-
trianism, called in the Yves: "tidin' on
Rail-"
A luckess cosmopolite, named Cook,
who has infested our village tor some months
with his vilainous presence, brought upon him.
self degree Of exile from Judge Lynch's
High Court of Errors on Saturday last. The
circumstances which brought down the retri-
butive justice of his Honor upon the misclean
were as follows: On Friday evening, for
wager amounting to the huge sum of one hu-
c square in buggy accompanied by Il negro
wench. On Saturday morning, encouraged 5y
his success the previous evening, he started
arou I'd for promenade, with the dark co!ored
dalnsel leaning upon his arm. They had not
gone far or their pilgrimage, when they were
accosted by shower of rotten eggs. Cook
in other words he did some very tall Walking
for his groggery. Having reached it, amid a
perfect storm ofyels, brick bars, and unsavo-
ry eggs, he proceeded to fortify his castle. His
preparations for defence were all too slender
W "ieliotduO tho iIul1tiatloh VI tiAC auSiS
crowd, and at the first assault Cook and his
Castle surrendered at discretion. A scanting
was brought forward and at each end of it stood
an athletic negro. Mr.. Cook was instructed
to try his equestrian skill upon Judge Lynch's
favCrite stcrd which lac with some little reluc-
tan"e PROCEEDED to do. Around the public
square, with Cook elevated on his scantiing.
high above the heads Of The multitude the pro-
cession marched with deateuing yells and hoot-
ing Here and there, along the route, his
march was sig;Ialized by resort to the eggs.
After having, in humble imitation of his great
namesake, ,circumAavgated the town, he was
landed upon terra frma, with q stern admoni-
ton to leave tho parish on Monday morning.
He has gone, and we ere bound to think the
next community which he shall select for his
sojourn, will have hard bargain-a more mn
worthy citizen was never ostracized with more
merited ignominy.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06
General ScoIt.

Winfield Scott was born on the 18th of June,
1859 and is, therefore 95 years of age.
Admitted to the bar in 1903 and practised
few months in the Petersoprgh, Va, Circuit.
Appointed Captain Of Light Artillery in May
1908.
Appointed Lieutenant Colonel of Lhe Second
Artillery in July, 1912.
Fought the battle of Queenstown and was
taken prisoner l3th Of October, 1912.
Appointed Brigadier General in March 1914.
Fought the battle Of Chippewas, July the
9th 1914.
Commanded the main body of Browns a.
my in the battle Of Niagara-Luundy Lane,
July 25th, 1914.
Brevetted Major Genera, July 1914.
Maintains peace in the patriot troubles, IN
the affair Of The Caroline, 1887.
Aids in the paciication Of Maine boundeiy
in 1889. -..-..---
Cap, ures Vera Cruz 23d of March, ,sf7.
Wins the battle Of Ccrro Gordo, April 18th,
lS47.
Wins the battle of Contreras, August 10Th
l647.
Wins the battle OF Cherubusco, August
9Olh, ls47. I'll
stormed Chapultepec on tho 18th Of Sep.
temher, l847. ...........
Entered the city of Mexico in the morning
Of the l4th Of September, 1847.
Thus I.ss W,aliied Scott been forty-two
years IN the service OF his country, having had
some of the most brilliant campaigns on re-
cord, and never failed in any undertaking. ~s
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06
Industry.

Young men sh, ID remember that the world
alwavs has and always will honor industry.
The vulgar aud useless idler whose energies
of mind and body are rusiing for the want Of
exercise, the mistaken being who pursues
amusement as relief to his enervated muscles,
or engages in exercises that produce no useful
end, may look with scorn on the laborer ell
gagged in his toll; but his scorn is praise; his
contempt is an honor. Honest industry will
secure the respect of the wise allu the !. BOD
among men, and yiela ne rich fruit Of an easy
conscience, and give that hearty self-respect
which is above ali price. Toll on, then, young
men and young women. Be diligsat in bust.
ness. Improve the heart and the mind, and
you will find ''the we'll spriag of joy in your
own souls" and secure the confidence and res
pect Of all those whose respect is worth IN ef.
fort to obtain
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06
PLAQUEMINE:
SATTRHAT SEPTEMBER 6, 1851.

THE KEY OF THE BAsrILE-Most persons
ure aware that when the Bastlle was domo.
lished at the beginning of the French revolu-
ton, the key of this fau""S p,.-on house was
presented to General Washington, as the fiji
test depository Of this terrible instrument of
tyranny. He, the great champion of liberty,
was very properly chosen to be the keeper of
this key of the "terrished bottomless pit" 1t
is still preserved at Mount Vernon, and can be
seen in the large hall, secured in a glass case.
1t is black, rude, huge cross ha' ed key, aid
looks as if it might have been forged 81 tn,
Cyclopes.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06
Cont street Verandah.

TNHE former Cont street Hotel having IL
i been thoroughly repaired, and UNDER ~
gone extensive alterations and improve
ments, the Undersigned lessees Of this elegant and
commodious building take pleasure in announcing
to their numerous friends and the public in general
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 18th Dec; at which time they will be amply
prepared to afford every accommodation and COM
fort desirable OF to be found in any hotel in the ely
at the most reasonable prices. The establishment
is elegantly furnished, and its table will be unsur
passed by any in the city, being under the man
agement of Mr. Achille Feuille, one Of the best
terers in the South. 1t is therefore with entire
confidence that the undersigned solicit share Of
the public patronage.
dec21-1y ]. j. COMAUX & co.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06

DEArH OF FIVE MEN IN WELL.-The
Kingston (Jamaica) Journal Of the 18th inst.
says that on the morning of that day number
of men were engaged in deepening we'll dug
last year for Mr.. R. Cosman. One of them
went down, but did not return; soon another
followed, and passed out Of sight; then a
third, fourth and fifth went down, and the last
was seen to reel and fail. The truth soon be-
came known that the whole five lad perished
by inhanas the fatal gas SO often found in
sWei.s.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.
Piano FOrtes, Music and Musical
Mercha udise.

The subscribers have and intend al
6f5RasSs5 ways keeper hand, for sale at the most
n nj II Unreasonable prices. good assortment OF the
T. NBEST PIANO FORTES manufactured
in this country and in France. They sole Agents for
Horsts Patent Double Iron framed Piano Fortese most
durable and decidedly the hest piano now in Theyare
peculiarly adapted to the southern damp climate"
there being but very little glue in the body ofhe piano
sequenty they Will remain much longer in than any
other make. the weather has effect upon them The
case TO the piano independent ofe body aud can be
easily removed at pleasure. The is more full, rich
and mellow than in other pianos. We import the Pleye
Co Paris Pianos made expressly to order Pianos off,
6l-2 and octaves, some in rich carved cases
Alsoeode ns Seraphines, Guitars of The best makers
Volins, VoloncelIus Accordeons Flutes Banos, Music
Boxes and Instruments of all kinds Guitar Hap, Nolln
ViooncelIo and other Strings; Pegs, Bridges Reeds Fin
ger Boards Bows, Bow Hair Tail Pieces Rosin &c. Piano
Forte and other published and music received from
all the northern publishers published. lib
era discount made large orders aud to Music teachers
As the subscribers import most OF their goods they Of
fer better inducements to purchasers give them call be-
fore purchasing, No 80 Camp street, Ne" Orleans jus.
two doors from Gravier street.
ocl0-1y TYLER HEWETT.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06

COLLECTING Bu1-"Wiil yen ray this
bill, sir!" said tailor to waggish fellow,
who owed him pretty long BILL
"Do you owe any body anythlnga" said the
wag.
mo, sill" said the tailor.
'Then you can afford to wait; and off he
walked.
A day or two afterwards the tailor called
again. Our wag was not at his wits end yet;
SO turning to his creditor, he said:
"Are you in deSt to anybody!"
sYes, sir said the tailor.
"Why don't you pays'
"l've not the money"
"lhat's just any case, sir. am glad to see
you appreciate r,y condition; give US your
hand!" s
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06

RECIPE FOR A SNAKa BIrE-Should amp Of
our readers get "snake Bit" here is cure from
the N. o. Picayune:
A subscriber, writing to us from the river,
says one Of his children, a small lad, was bit
few days ago by poisonous snake, and in ff-
teen minutes afterwards his arm was swollen
a'mos, to bursting, but by very simple remedy
t.c ,res relieved il short time. He sends US
..e following recipe, which may not Be gener-
ly hnown, md as it may be Of importanre We
give It place in our columns
Cotton leaves beaten up or bruised, to which
add sweet milk. Let the person bitten drink
OF this, and at the same time apply it extensive
ly 10 The wound.-Spirit Of the Times.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06
Extracts from cynic's Vocabulary.

Alma random shot.
Author-One who commits grand larceny.
Bachelor-The only male biped without
horns.
Botanist-An ass nibblng thistles
Candor-Backbil biting.
Cha.ity-An easy method Of plating copper.
Disdain-Self.conceit.
Emulation-A nickname for envy.
Faith-A shopkeeper's credit; technology
doubliul.)
Fame-The music produced by poker ard
frying pan.
'Fayor-A superiors notice, obtained by
cringing.
Misunderstanding the toll of eating and
drinking without complaint.
GentIeman-An animal perfectly useless.
Grammarian-A man tied to stake.
Honor-A mixture of fish, flesh and wine,
tradesman's bills, dotted bones, gunpoWder
and lead, Grim con, and seduction.
Iiope-Moonshine.
Iunocence-A word not defnable, as its
properties have been obsolete stree the fall of
Adam.
Justice-A pagan divinity, not acknowledged
by the christian world
king-A pa,oquette in a gilt cage
Learning-Old fash oned furniture.
Modesty-Polished brass.
Nobody--A person of consequence.
Orator-An empty sugar cask.
Philosophy-The bottIing of starlight.
Poetry-The art Of gliding gingerbread.
Pride-The lowest state Of beggary.
Quotation-Petty larceny.
Scence--Prize lightning.
Soldier--A slave in livery.
Temperance-A want OF money to procure,
or constitutional inability to emmy the good
things Of the earth.
1'enderness-Tears produced by an onion.
Upstart-A fellow who raises himself by
laudabe industry and we'll applied talent.
Valor-swearing and bullying with good
grace.
Virue-A word coined by the ancient Ro-
mans, and importing (according to its most
refined sense) assassination and suicide.
Woman-An incurable disorder, incident to
man.
Yeoman-The shadow of a former sub
stance; (obsolete.)
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06

D-A huge shark, taken off Musquash, has
been taken into st. Johns, N. 3. 1t was twen-
ty feet long, and the breadth of the tail was
seven feet nine inches, and of the head FIVE
feet. Three hundred and twenty gallons of
oil were obtained from the liver. 1t was of the
thresher, or swiugle-tail species, and was in the
Bay OF Fundy probably in pursuit of mossbon-
ners and shad. @
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06
n, HALL Il co.
6 1& . D q s. .

EEPS on hand general assortment Of all
IN kinds Of Looking Glasses; Looking Glass
Paies Picture Glass, all sizes; Window Glass; do;
Gold Leaf; Dentists Gold and Tia Foil; Portrait
and Picture Frames; Artists Colours aud Brushes;
Canvass in roll and in stretcher: Tassells Cord, C.
Portrait and Picture Frames ofevery description,
made to order, and re-giIding 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 bnsi-
ness done in the best manner. nov3O
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06

AN ADAGE VER1FIED.-We learn from the
Cincinnati Commercial, that man has actually
been tried for stealing the coppers off dead
mans eyes, and found guilty, in that city.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06
ThOlaipson Il NixOn's
FsssssssSSe Csssb5sg RsssSsssAssea

No. l9 Gasp sREET, NEW ORLEass,
TKeep constantly on hand large and superb
or stock Of Seasonable Ciothing and Gentlemens =
Furnishing Goods, comprising al the neatest styles
imporisd, andeinbracing all articles psEtaining 70
.Genueman's wardrobe. jaDJy u
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06

The QUMrEseEEcE OF LovE.-Foster, Of
the N. Z. Day Book, says:
If our wife warted to run away with smother
man, we would bid her God-speed, for we think
too much Of he. to see her want for any thing.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06

: uYou often hear OF man beingin advance
of his age, but you never heard Of woman tn
the same predicsmeut. ar esss
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06

A Rural Remerk.-How much better big
ssteiooks for having handsome house near it.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06
Mutual Benefit Life and Fire In.
starance Company of Louisiana.
Business Of the Company confined Life Insurance On

Incorporated in April S49 and declared dividend of 25
per cent on twelve months business.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-09-06

&C. knowledge is the treasure Of the mind;
discretion the key to it, and it illustrates all
other learning as the lapidaty doth unpublished
diamonds.
An lllerate person is the world in darkness,
and like to Poiyphemus's statue with the eye
out. s