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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-03-13

Extraordinary Experimental man ,oalk-
ing head down,oard, on the ceiling Mr.. John
Mccormick gave private exhibition, at Lafay-
cite Hall, Pittsburgh, (Pa.0 of quite num-
Der Of philosophical experiments. The most
extraordinary was that of walking (by means
of shoes Of peculiar construction,) in an inver-
ted position, upon the under surface of high
ly polished slab of Italian marble, nine feet by
three in dimensions, which Mr.. NJ. successfully
performed--a feat never before achieved by
any man! He afterwards explained that a
slight defect in the apparatus, easily remedied,
rendered his task more arduous than usual.
After the exhibition Gen. Larimer made a few
remarks, stating that "they had been called to-
gether to witness one of the strangest perform
ances ever exhibited here or elsewhere; that Mr..
John Mccormick Through his excellent friend
Captain James R. Hendrickson) had invited us
to be present on this occasion to witness his
walking on the inverted plane, &C.; in obedi.
ence to hat invitation we came here to witness
that great feat, and we did witness it; j. McCor-
mick did walk on an inverted plane distance
of nine feet; we are witness of the fact, and il
is but due to the parties that the public should
be SO advised"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-03-13

Etat de la Observation-Disclosures dI berrille.
TONFORIEMENTa une Proclamation de
" son Excellence, Joseph Walker, Gouver-
neur de l'Etat de la Louisiana, une Election
aura lien dams ct pour In paroisse d'lbervile,
LUNDI, j. 10 ArriL 1852, feffet d'obtenir
lie sens du peuple pour ou contre une Conven-
ton pour changer la Constitution.
LIE scrutin sera ouyert 8 heures A. NJ, ct
ferme a heures r. NJ, dams les differens dis
tricts CONNIE suit, savor:
H. Dams le Ter District.
A rHotel Buena Vista au Bayou Goula,
Messrs. Eugene Breaux, John II. Randolph
ct Albert Allain, Commissaires.
Dams lie End District. -.
A la mason de Cour Plaquemine, Messrs.
Amant Hebert, +. N. Bissell ct Matthew Mari,
Commissaires. ..rs ....l.~s .......
Dams le Some District
Au magasin de Theodore Johnston, au vii
lage Salvage, Messrs. Adolphe Dupuy, Sebas-
tian Schatre ct Jules Seller, Commissares.
Dams le 4eme District.
a. A Ia residence de Mr.. Paul Dupuv, Messrs.
Camille Landry, F. Norbert Marionneaux ct
Gervais Schlatre, Commissaires.
Dams le 5enle District.
Au magasin de Mr. Pierre Richard, Messrs.
Augustn Leblanc, B. F. Moore ct Jules LIE
Blanc, Commissaires.
Dams te 6eme District.
Au cafe de Louis Polet Messrs. Cezaire
Richard, James Pritchard ct Lucen Guidry,
Commissaires.
Dams le 7eme District.
Au moulin a scie de Samuel Ives, Messrs
A. G. Stringer, Lucien Leblanc ct William
Newcomer, Commissaires.
Dams le Seine District. q
Au magasin de Johnston Freres au Bayou
Crosse Tate, Messrs. Andrew Simmons, Dam
iel Holiday ct P P. Sugg, Commssaires.
il. PETIT, Sheriff.
. Parish Of Iheryille March G. lS52
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The Printing Office,

There are comparatively few of communi-
ty, who have any idea of the constant labor
performed in printing Office We speak of
the physical labor, not the mental, for editors
have SO long trumpeted to the world the hard
lot they fill, that the story has become old and
| stale.
| There are a thousand little matters to be at
tended to by the printer, that cannot enter into
| the calculation Of the labor he Performs; still
each and every one calls for some exertion on
his part, ard in addition to his labor, requires
him to be the slave of his vocation
While others engaged in manual labor have
their seasons of relief and enjoyment, the
printer must be toiling at the stand, moving his
yet brisk, but wearied fingers, for the after sat
lstaction of those who are permitted to enjoy
the fruits of his labor.
In printing Office night is frequently turned
into day, and 'the Sabbath is not known" but
'trom weeks end to weeks end'' is heard the
everlasting clicking of the "telI.tale" types, and
the numbering noise of the press, as it throws
off its work.
But gloomy as the picture is, in the life of
the printer, is there not something glorious in
his postion; although confined, and denied the
cessation of toll, given to others! How dark
and gloomy would the world be without tho
light he sheds upon it! How his handicraft at
times electrifes and astonishes his fellow-men;
and after ALL what other artisan has so much
benefited his kind as the printer? From the
days Of cunning Faust he has exercised con-
troll over the feelings and actions of his fellow
man, astonishing, grand, always to their good,
never to their detriment. To this art, nations
far off and remote are indebted for the light
of christianity, and at his command, Republics
have sprung into existence, the good perpetua-
ted and evil put down.
These thoughts must encourage and crafty
him. as he ever pursues his ever accumuating
task; the honor of his noble calling must sus.
tain him in the hours of wasting strength and
taterIng resolution. The one must compen-
safe him for the other, and honor must step in
to console him for his toilsome lot.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-03-13

UA good wife says western editor, is one
who puts her husband at the side of the bed
next to the wall and tucks him up to keep him
warm in the winter, splits the wood, makes the
fire in the morning, washes her husbands face
and draws on his boots for him, never scods,
never suffers rent to remain in her husbands
small clothes, keeps her shoes up at the heel,
and her stockns darned, never wonders what
her husband sees interesting in the young wo-
man who lives across the way, never slams the
door loud when her husband is speaking, and
always reproyes the children when they eat
their fathers supper.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-03-13

Yellow Fever Not Couagious.-Messrs. Ma
jendic, Louis and Londe, committee appointed
by the French Academy of Medicine to examine
work by Dr. James Gilkrest, entitled. Is Yel-
lO'o Fever Contagious or NoG speak very high
ly of the industy and skill displayed by DR..
Gilkrest, and adopt the conclusion at which he
arrives with regard to the non-contagiousness
of the disease. "The author" say they, "estab-
fishes by numerous we'll selected and incontro-
vertible proofs, that yellow fever is not conta-
gious under any circumstances-not even in the
case of crowdng in this disease, whether of
the dead or the living; that the removal of the
individuals from the influence Of the local eau
ses which produce this affection is the fittest
means of preventing its extension; and, lastly,
measures, far from arresting yellow fever, on
the contrary favor its extension, by combining
the population within the influence of the To-
cal causes which give it BIRTH ..-..
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A Beautiful xPrayer.--Lord! bless and pre-
serve that dear person whom thou hast chosen
to be my husband, let his life be long and bless
ed, comfortable and holy; and let me also be-
come great blessing and comfort unto him, a
sharer in all his joys, refreshment in all his
sorrows, meet helper for him in all the incl
dents and chances of the world; make me amia-
BILE forever in his eyes, and very dear to him.
Unite his heart to me in the dearest union of
love and holiness, and mine to him in all sweet
ness, charity, and compliance. Keep me from
all ungentleness, all Observation-Disclosures, and un-
reasonableness ofpassion and humor; and make
me humble and obedient, useful and observant
that we may delight in each other according to
Thy blessed word and ordinance, and both of
us may rejoice in Thee, having our portion in
the love and service of God forever.-Basiz
Montague. ~
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Avis.

aE=AA lie soussigne offre vendre lamia-
fgssl bic ct des conditions favorables, les
sssER proprietes suivantes sayor:
60 I'm terrain designe sous le No. 10. for
mant enuignure de la rue de la Banque sur soixan-
te Guatre pieds de front, ct cent soixante quinze
sur la rue orizontale du tleuve au Bayou Plaque
mine avec les am6liorations qui 81 trouvent, con-
sistent en- une maison etablie anjourd hui en- Cafe,
mais distribute de maniere prouyoir etre destine
a tout autre etablissement.
La dittc Afaison mcsure cinquante trois pieds de
face Ia rue de la Banque ct ouvraut sur un angle
obtus de dix neuf pouces par 10 pieds de sorte
queIle cnquante neuf peds s pouces sur la ligne.
de dcrriere ct quarante deuS de large.
Aussi une autre batisse de qnarante pieds de
long sur quatorze de large, distribute eomme suit
une cuisine de 16 pieds ii bien rarle, une
chambre stepasser de 10 K n, une depense de
II IL eft une galerie ouverte de toute la longuer
&c pieds de large, auss un excellent putt ct une
citerne de la capacte de 1900 gallons, La ditte
propriete vendue seule Oh avec lie fond d Cafe
ct tous les meubles qui 81 rouven scion la doante
de lacquereur. =.
Les personnes qui desireraient en- faire acquisl-
ton sont prizes de veuir la pisiter.
Pour information saddresser au soussigne pro-
prietaire GU le Mr.. Adonis Petit avocat.
feb2S A. ST. DIZIER.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-03-13

D The field of Intervention appears to
enlarge with the encouragement given to it in
the Halls of Congress. The Senate has now
under earnest debate two distinct propositions
for carrying out the principle; first, the general
protest to all the world and Russia in particu-
lar, invoked by NJ Kossuth; secondly, the inter-
cession to the British Government in favor of
the Irish offenders Yesterday third subject
for our good offices was presented to the Sem
ate, in a petition from certain Russians in
New York, praying our Government to inter-
pose its good Offices of their countrymen BAN
shed to Siberia. Another has been heretofore
promised by an honorable Senator in favor of
Abd-el-Kader.
We are likely to have as many national
wrongs to redress as the renowned knight of
La Mancha found when he sailed forth on his
noble and memorable mission to redress all pri-
vate ones--Nat. lnteU.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-03-13

Lent-rhe Holy Season ofLent, which has
been observed from time mmemorial, commen-
ced on Wednesday the 25th of February The
following official bill of fare has been promul-
gated by Archbishop Hughes, of New York,
for the ensuing forty days:
"All the week days of Lent, from Ash We'd
nesday till Easter Sunday, are fast days of
precept, on one meal, with the allowance of
moderate collation. in the evening. The pre-
cept Of fasting implies also that of abstinence
from the the use of flesh meat. But by dispen-
sation the use of flesh meat is allowed in this
Diocese, at the principal meal on the Mondays,
Tuesdays and Thursdays of Lent, from the first
Sunday until Palm Sunday. The use of meat
is not allowed on the Thursday next after Ash
"Wednesday, nor any day in the Holy Week,
Immediately preceding Easter Sunday. There
is neither fast nor abstinenceRto be observed
son the Sundays of Lent, except Palm Sunday,
which is day of abstinence from flesh meat,
abut not day of fast. 1t is not allowed touse
fish with flesh meat at the same meal. There
is no prohibition to use eggs, butter or cheese,
provided the rules of quantity prescribedsby
the fast be complied with. The Church excu-
ses from the obligation of fasting (but not of
abstinence from flesh meat, except in special
cases of sickness, or the me,) the following
classes of persons: lst, the inirm; 3D. those
whose duties are of an exhausting or laborious
character; Sd, persons who are only attaining
their growth: 4th, women in pregnancy or nur-
sing infants; 5th, those who are enfeebled by
old age"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-03-13
ELECTION, 12th April, 1852.

State Of L0uiSiana-Parish Of l6errUle
N compliance with a Proclamation to me di.
i rected from his Excellency, Joseph Walker,
Governor of the State of Louisiana, an Elec.
ton in and for the parish of Iberville will be
holden on MONDA Y, the l2h day of April,
1852, next, for the purpose of receiving the
votes of the qualified voters of the State, for
or against the calling of Convention to change
the Constitution
The Polls will be open at o'clock, A. NJ,
and close at o'clock, p. NJ, and will be hold
en- as follows:
In The l 81 Precinct.
At the Buena Vista Hotel, at Bayou Goula,
Messrs. Eugene Breaux, John H. Randolph
and Albert Allain, Commissioners.
In the End Precinct
At the Court House of said Parish, at Pla-
quemine, Messrs. Armant Hebert, T. N. Bissell
and Matthew Marr, Commissioners
In the Sd Precinct.
AT the store formerly occupied by II. John
ston, at the Indian Village, Messrs. Adolphe
Dupuy, Sebastien Schlatre and Jules Seller,
Commissioners.
In the 4h Precinct
At Paul Dupuy's residence in said Parish,
Messrs. Camille l.. Landry, F. Norbert Marion
neaux and Gervais Schlatre, Commissioners.
In the 9Th Precinct.
At Richards Store, Messrs. Augustin LIE
Blanc, B. F. Moore and Jules Leblanc Com
missioasrse
In The 9Th Precinct.
At the Coffee House of Louis Pollet, at the
Island, MessrS. Cczaire Richard, James Pritch
ard and Lucien Guidry, Commissioners.
In the 7h Precinct
At Ives Mill, ON Grand River, Messrs A. G.
Stringer, Lucen Leblanc and William New
conner, Commissioners
In the Sth Precinct
At Johnston Brothers store on Bayou
Crosse Tete. Messrs. Andrew Simmons, Dan
ieI Holiday and P. P. Sugg, Commissioners.
. ... j. l.. PETIT, Sheriff.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-03-13

The Sugar Plank-Representations7ha 7have
been made by cnltivator in the Rhine Pro-
vinces, says the Scientific American, that he
has in his garden bulbous plant, called the
"Russian Potatoe," four or five feet in height,
and yielding third more sugar than the beet
root. 1t is of mestimable value to a region
unfavorable to the growth of the beet, and it is
afforded at much cheaper rate. Measures
are taken to bring it into notice. Thus, we
see, sugar must soon become necessary arti-
Gle of food to the poorest serf in Europe.
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PLAQUEMINE:
SATURDAY, MARCH l3, 1852.

Mr.. Webster's Speech.-The address of Dan
iel Webster before the New York Historical
Society, on the evening of the 23d ult., exhib
ted the great American statesman in Il new
light-that of historical philosopher and an
academical critic, and it is the general opinion
that he was never exhibited to better advan-
tage. His address, the delivery of which oc-
cupled about two hours enchained the profound
attention of an immense audience, interrupted
only by irrepressible bursts of applause. 1t
showed a massiveness of thought, range of
learning, aptness of illustration and refinement
of taste which commanded the most unbounded
admiration of each and every listener He ex-
hbited the most perfect mastery over the works
of the ancient historians, and there seemed to
be no subject too ponderous to be grasped and
handled by his great mind" He gave most
beautiful translation of that part of the great
Grafton of Pericles, which paints the glory of
Athenan freedom, and while in this and other
parts of his address the high sovereignty of his
intellect shone with resplendent light its close
was the outpourine of soul thrilling with the
recollection of the glorious deeds of our fathers,
and with lofty appreciation of the Union they
established. 1t was with much truth remarked
that no one heard the address without being i'm
pressed with the proud feeling that America
could boast at least one orator and patriot
worthy of Rome's palmiest days.
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uMr John Barney, of Baltimore, publishes

UMr John Barney, of Baltimore, publishes
aletter in the National Inteligencer, in which
he gives an account of an interview he had
with Kossuth, and the opinion he arrived at,
from the interview. "Ileft him." says Mr.. Bar
ney, "with conviction that he was the most
erudite scholar, accomplished, fascinating, and
eloquent orator of the age; at the same time a
sturdy beggas, a dangerous incendiary, and a
cold-hearted ingrate."
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BAYOU Sara Packet.

Gznm@ n For Bayou Sara, Port Hudson, Baton
sAEssF{lsS' Rouge and Coast-the splendid pas
zsazzssazss:ss senger steamer NEW LATONA,
J. c. LANDRY, master, will leave New Orleans for
Bayou Sara and intermediate Landings every
MONDAY, at 5,o'elock ?; NJ, and every FRI
Sara every Tuesday and Saturday afterthe arrival
of the Railroad cars For freight l4or passage,
having fine accommodations, apply on board, or to
J. A. BRAUD & LANDRY, 16 Bienvilie st.
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uRussia, in 1852, willcelebrate throughout
the vast expanse of her empire, the completion
of her thousandth year of national existence;
which will be kept with all the soemnity due to
the Importance of the event. The Russian
empire was founded in 1852; in which year Il e
Russian empire made their appearance on the
shores of the Bosphorus as Warrangiens.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-03-13

The Sea Serpent Caught at Last.-The cap
tain Of the whale-ship Monongahela, at New
Bedford, Massachusetts, has addressed the
New York Tribune long and eircumstantal
account of the discovery and capture, in the
Pacific Ocean, of huge marine monster, ha-
wing the form of serpent, with spout-holes
like whale, and swimming paws. Its i'm
mense size rendered it necessary to cut it up,
but its head and bones have been preserved.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-03-13

Spisshezm on the Mqgyar.-Mrs. Swisshelm,
speaking of Kossuth says, in her usual racy
manner "Be he angel or devil, saint or sinner,
the press of this country has manufactured him
into terrible bore, and if its conductors would
just go to Hungary, take all their papers for
the last six weeks along with them, make
them up into wads and fire them at the Aus
trian soldiers, they might easily kill the whole
army without an ounce of lead"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-03-13

U"Look up thundered the Captain Of a
vessel, as his boy grew dizzy, while gazing
from the top-mast. "Look up!' The boy
looked up and returned in safety. Young man,
look up and you will succeed. Never look
down and despair Leave dangers uncared
for and push on. If you falter. you loose.
Look up! Do right and trust in God.
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EstraY.

,sss Taken up by Thos. Brown, on the
- 25th of January, 1852, SORREL
S. I'm HORSE, 8 or 10 years old, with an
fe&sAsAM undistinguished brand on his shoul-
= ~ Z ~ der, and white spot on his forehead;
no other apparent marks.
The owner of the above horse can have the
same by proving property and paying costs other
wise he will be sold by the undersigned Justice
of the Peace on the 18th of March, 1852, at the
residence of the said Thos. Brown.
feb2S A. HEBERT, J. P.
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Epave.

, Arrete par Thos. Brown sur Is
e. cote gauche du Mississippi, lie 2e
IN Janvier, 1852, un CHEVAL SoR-
f4AAssAsW - REL, qui une marque undstingua-
sAgga. ble sur une DIS ses epaules, n'ayant
aucune aulres marques apparentes,
quune tache blanche sur lie front, il est age apeu
puis de 10 ans
LIE proptietaire du dit Cheval puet lie reclamar
ct en- prendu possession proveyant son droit, ct
en- payant les frais simon il sera vendu par lie
soussigne juge de paix, lie 15eme jour de Mars;
a la residence de Thos. Brown.
feb2s A. HEBERT, J. P.
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sNNTMERM sSMyAMEA,
TERMS OFTHE SENTINEL

TERMS OFTHE SENTINEL
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No subscription taken for a less period than one
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advertisements, charged one dollar per square
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liberal discount made to yearly advertisers
payments invariably in advance
announcements for office $40, in advance
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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-03-13

The cost Of patenting an invention in Great
Britain is 1880; in the United States $50.
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uThe tomb of Washington's mother, in
Fredericksburgh, Va, is said to be in a dilapi-
dated condition. --
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u Spell murder backwards, and you have
its cause. Spell red-rum in the same manner,
and you see its effects s...~. A...
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&C The principles of the new French Con-
stituton, as Punch has it, are universal sut-
ferng and vote by bullet"
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The United states steamships number thirty
-four wears ago we had but one. "~
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Bayou Crosse Tete Packet.

.Fmamn h The good safe steamer ANNA,
aasazaszissSS aaiaaS JoHNsrEN, master will commence
szss:Eher 2zzz<E regular trips on the first rise of
water. The Anna was built for and is well adapt
ed to this trade Shippers may rely upon her re-
manning to the close ofthe season. %
Plaquemine DsseI,,.a 1851. $50
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millinery and Fancy Store.
MAD'M. LEOPOLD KAHN

g. Would respectfully inform the citi-vn
A3z 3zens of Plaquemine and vicinity, that M
V&. she has opened Millinery and Fancy A
Store on Main street, adjoining the store Of Mr..
w. G. DALEs, where the latest fashions will al
ways be found.
Dress Making will be done in the latest and
most fashionable styles, and upon moderate terms.
Making and Repairing of Bonnets &c, done on the
shortest notice. oc1S-4m
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New Store on Crosse Tete.

Boots and Shoes, &c. &c,
which he viii sell at the lowest rates, and on the
most accommodating terms
He trusts that the citizens of Crosse Tete and
Marangouin will give him call, and judge for
themselves of his assortment and prices. sep20
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Twice a Week.
U. g. sWuSk Packet 9TSpsH.

.fsn1zm a. For the Coast, Donaldsonrilte,
tFs Baton Rouge, Port Hudson, Wa
zzz:zszsazzzzsterioo, Bayou Sara, and irterne-
diate landings, the new steamboat Gypsy,
J.. H. URE, master, leaves New Orleans every
SUNDAY at 9 o'clock, A. M, and every WE'D
NESDAY at 9 A. M. Returnlng-P Pa
quemine on Monday ana Thursday nights, Jyo
DR. J. S. KNAPP SeTooth Powder-the bes
~ tooth powder in use, for sale by
oct1s BAYLEY & STOCKLEY.t
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ELECTION, lie Ia AvRzI, 1852.

Plaquemine, March 6, 1852.