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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03
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A Vienna journal announces that Fanny
Esser has just married at Hamburg u Dr. Hahn
Why is our Bankers account like olinked
sweetness?" Because it's ''long drawn out"
Meanness of birth is no obstacle to true
merit, in which alone solid glory and real no.
bility consist.
Thirty pounds sterling were recently paid in
England fora sheep, destined to be sent TO
Australia.
| To improve man is to liberalize and en-
large him in thought, feeling and purpose.
Wise men are instructed by reason; men of
less understanding by experience; the most
ignorant by necessity; and brutes by nature.
Jealous men are ever displaying to you the
strength of their belief while judcious men
are showing you the grounds of it.
A gentleman in New York State has acted
upon the odd fancy of being married in an Old
Fellows lodge, dressed in the regaIia of the
order.
A few days ago little girl, aged seven years,
was seen smoking cigar in the principal street
of Cincinnati.
A young naval officer, when asked what pe-
riod of his first battle was most appalling, re-
piled, "The few hushed moments when they
sprnkled the decks with sand to drink the hu-
man blood as yet unshed."
should not think the man sound at heart
against whom the world has not something to
say; for some one always speaks i'll against
good patriot, lover of freedom and an houora-
BILE man.
A new journal, with peculiar recommends.
tions, is about 10 be established in Circleville,
Ohio. The editor in his prospectus says: "Our
terms are two dollars year. Gentlemen who
pay in advance will receive first rate obituary
notice in case Of DEATH"
A philosopher was onced questioned how he
could prove the existence of God! "Why,"
answered he, "5y opening my eyes--God is
seen every wherein the growth Of the grass,
and in the movement of the stars, in the war-
bling Of the larks, and in the thunders ofheav-
en-
Hon. Pierre Soule, the distinguished Senator
from Louisiana, is to deliver Fourth of July
Grafton in Philadelphia, in compliance with the
request Of clergyman of that city The pro.
ceeds are to be applied to a charitable institu-
ton. rta
If Virginia is the mother of Presidents, New
Hampshire is the mother of Presidential candi-
dates. No less than five of the prominent can
didates for that office are natives of New Hamp.
Webster, Dickinson, Pierce and
Douglas.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03

! Doneti's Troupe Of Trained Animals. THE
late legal proceedings against this branch oil
the hstrionic art, says the N. Y. Evening Post
| has already obtained for it most extensive pa
tronage. Last night the Opera House was
crowded to witness the astonishing and anus.
| ing performances of these animals
A large portion Of the audience consisted OF
| children, to whom the exhibition appeared 10
afford the greatest pleasure. The perfcrman.
ces of the monkeys formed the principal fea-
| ture in the programme, although the dogs gave
| striking proofs of their dramatic requirements,
and the goat, Esmeralda, went through several
| very difficult exercises.
One of the scenes is particularly worthy of
notice, as showing tha remarkable intelligence
of these animals, and the excellent manner in
which they have been trained. This was called
the Death of the Deserter. The character of
the deserier was personated by Mons. Bow
WOW, who certainly exhibited as much as ca
nine creature could, the woful extremity to
which he had been reduced, and his fear of the
penalty attendant upon his violation of military
law. When he came upon the stage there
could be no mistake about his being the crm-
nal, and the more Juvenile portion of the au-
dience showed considerable sympathy for his
fate.
In the utmost humiliation, and with his paws
raised, he went to the Captain of the execution,
Mons. LIE Magot d'Afrique, and supplicated in
the most touching manner for pardon, but that
officer was inexorabIe, the fate of the Deserter
was fixed, and he must die. A grave monkey,
babited as clergyman, entered, and admins
tered consolation to the condemned, who now
became more resigned. A bandags was then
placed over his eyes, the word of command gi-
ven, and soldier, armed with gun of most
diminutive size, fired; when the smoke cleared
away, poor Mons. Bow-wow was seen lying on
the stage, whilst not motion could be observ-
ed that gave signs of life. He was dead. A
dead-cart, drawn by monkey, was brought in,
and in this the remains Of the deserter were de-
posted, and wheeled off the stage, the officers,
soldiers and others following in slow and SOL
emn procession.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03

Doubtful Theology--The Cleveland Herald
tells the following: A friend, whom we shall
call Pat, s'for short" tells good one upon
himself. "When but an idle boy" he was
called upon one day in the country school, and
the question suddenly propounded to him by
the pedagogue--"Patrick, how many gods are
there!"
Pat was not distinguished theologian
then, and years have made him "no better very
fast" in such matters, but he promptly respon-
ded--"three, sir"
"Take your seat" thundered the master,
''and if, in five minutes, you don't answer cor
rectly, PlI welt you!'
The probationary period passed, and Pat, ia :
king the floor, hesiiatingly stated the number
Of gods at "fi-iye sir" He received the PROM
ised "welting" and a remand to his seat for
ten minutes further consideration.
Ten minutes up, and Pat was up too, and sat
isfed that he hadn't fixed the number sufficient
ly high before, he shouted, athere's ten, sirl
He saw the ferue descending, and boiling out
of the door, cleared five-rail fence and broke
like quarter-horse across the fields Painting
with exertion, he met lad with book under
his arm and with the look of one who decried
the "pursuit of knowledge under difficulties" !"
"Where are you going" said Pat '
"To school yonder," was the reply.
"You are, are you!" said Pat quickly; show
many gods are there?' ...a, 1#.
''Two," answered the boy. r..
swell, you'd better 60 down there! You'll
have good time with your tho gods just
left there with ten, and that want enough to
save me from the darn'dest licking you ever
heard Of"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03

"Bm Ye Can't Tote."--Great was the
amazement and dismay among the Irish labo-
rers when the steam.shovels were first put into
operation on certain section of the Vernon,
Central Railroad, and one of the sturdiest OF
the Hibernians, after gazing at his huge rival
for a few moments, thus apostrophised the ene-
my: swell, faith, ye are big divil of haste,
and mighty sthrong in the arrams; may be, now,
ye think yerself as good as an Irishman, but
with look of ineffable contempD d--n
your sowl, ye can't vote!"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03

What is he reserved fora-Tbere is lad only
twelve years of age, w. H. Waddell, living at
Pocahontas, Ark, who, in the spring of 1850.
was stabbed, and the wound was thought to
be mortal; the same fall was knocked senseless
and cold by lightning; in the fall Of 1851 was
run over by four mules and wagon; last win
ter, fell from a third story window, Lighting up
on pile of stones; about six weeks since was
shot, three balls entering his body. The hero
ofail these ugly accidents is still alive and heal
thy, being reserved, doubtless, for some other
kind Of s'shufiing off this mortal COLI a..
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03

p1t is announced in the official organ of
Kossuth that ninety thousand dollars is the
sum total of that distinguished gentlemans le-
Wy in this country, since his arrival here in Sep
tember last This is a very handsome sum-
The President of the United States gets sal
ary of ouly $25,000 year; Kossuth has rails
ed nearly twice that sum in the short space of
nine months.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03

TThe Delta thinks that neither party
should indulge in praise of their candidates for
the Presidency-and that Pierces friends put
it on too thick That's right, don't lie. them
say much, for his course has been of such a
nature as not to admit of much praise.
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CITY ADVERTISEMENTS
3. B. steel,

M3m@M@
III AS removed his Book, Printing Binding and
~ Stationery Establishment, from his old stand
No. IA to the more commodious and central pre-.
misses, No. 60 Camp street, nearly opposite the
New Commercial Alley.
Popular School Books,
for sale at the New Orleans Stationers' Ware
house, No. 60 Camp Street:
Royan's Modern French Reader;
Porney's Syllabaire Francais;
Comley's English Grammar;
Bullion's First Lessons in English Grammar;
McGufy's Eclectric Readers;
Wimsen's Reader, or the Children's Friend;
Goodrich's Child's History of the United States
Wilson's History of the United States;
Swans Instructive Reader;
Emersons North American Arithmetic;
Smiths Arithmetic;
Mitchells Primary Geography;
Morse's School Geography
Worcester's Dictionary, abridged;
Smiths, Olney's, Mitchelrs and Goodrich's School
Biographies;
Pixies, Smiley's, Davies and other Arithmetics
An extensive assortment OF Standard ScltoLt
Books and Miscellaneous Works in every department
of Literature, Science and Art, together with ev-
cry variety of Stationery in general use. For
sale by J. B. STEEL, 60 Camp street.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03

Editor lights cigar, cocks his lcgs up on
the table and feels very independent
Edltor--We don't advertise quach medicines
at this establishment unless paid for in ad-
vance.
Travelling Aoent-Excuse me- but this is
no quach medicine, bat one highly recommend
ed by the faculty. What are your terms for
half 4 column a year?
Edtor--Twenty dollars.
Agent does not appear to be bit taken
aback, as is usual on such occasions, but draws
his Portmonio
Agent--Here's five, and five are ten, and ten
are
Scene suddenly changes; editorial room and
lank Agent fade away Editor finds himself at
home in bed: wife shaking him.
Wfc-lt's six o'clock. Amt you going to
marx ct!
Editor Islightly riIel ]--Evcrlasting perlition
seize the market. Didn't tell you last night
had no market money!
Editor turns over and tries to continue the
dream, but the charm is broken, the spell is
gone, and all that remains is an uneasy dose,
which is interrupted by the Junior of the fami-
ly bestrdng him for horse, and clutching his
hair for b.idIe rein.]
Scene changes 10 breakfast table
Wfe--l should like 70 know what you were
dreaming about this morning.
Editor-Why!
Wife-Because when awoke you, you con-
tinued srumbling in unintelligible language.
The only thing could understand, was. sits
an Internal shame you didn't wait till it was a
hundred-enough to by paper"
Editor gives ghastly grin, seizes his hat,
rushes out of the house, goes to the office,
off the outside!l
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03
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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03

JAPAN.-Tbe area of the Japanese Empire
is said to be 266.6Oo square miles, which makes
it larger than France and England put together.
The population is reckoned by the American
writers, and probably without exaggeration, at
thirty millions; less civilized, no doubt than
the Chinese, but good deal more hardy and
warlike.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03

Judge Douglas and General Pierce.-The
Washington Republic says: awe see it statep
in the papers that Judge Douglas proposes to
address the people in twenty-eight of the
States in advocacy of Gen. Pierces claims to
the Presidency We hope he will. He will
thereby be killing two birds with one stone
himself and Gen. Pierce.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03

The Last Resort-A writer in the Gardiner
(Me.) Fountain says that the last resort adop-
ted by tile lovers of the ''ardent" to smuggle
in their favorite beverage-is an earthen vessel,
which might readily he mistaken for hymn
book or pocket bible, but. which instead Of the
"bread Of life" contains the "waters of death,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03

uA wag in the Norfolk Herald observes
that the Democratic platform is characteris-
tic affair. 1t endorses the Declaration of In
dependence, re.oftirms the gutta percha resolu-
tions of '98 and '99, which have been concocted
for half a century, is silent on the Maine liquor
law and the Rochester rappings, and exercises
tho departed sprite of the National Bank, which
like some dark demon, seems to haunt the bed
curtains of restless spirits.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03

E7A new method of making yeast is to take
a large teacup full of split and dried peas, put
them in pint of boiling water, cover them
closely to exclude the air, place them by the
side of the fire for twenty.four hours, when it
should have fine froth on the top. A table
fpoon full Of the liquid will raise one pound Of
flour. ....-.s-
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03
PLAQUEMHNE:
Saturday, July >, 1852.

U@A Democratic paper says that Gen. Pierce
distinguished himself in the war of 1912. Let
US see: Pierce was born in lsO4--he was con-
sequently eight years old when the war broke
out. What a juvenile hero he must have been!
Is it not sickening to see party hacks unblush-
ingly invent such atrocious and nonsensical
Stuff
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03
e.. BROWN, Il
Fashionable Tailor, h

(lain street, second door above Capt. Dales' &0re,)
Has Just returned from New Orleans with
stock Of Fancy Drillings, vestings Merinos, Silk
Alpacas &c, that he will make up on moderate
terms in the best style of workmanship at shart
notice, and will warrant his work. He also keeps
constantly on hand Gentlemens Furnishings, such
as Fancy Crauats, Under Shirts, Fine L. B. Shirts,
Goats, Pants Dra,cers Vests, &C., already made up.
Cheap-cheap for cash. ap17
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Fire and Life Insurance.

A E. RICHARDS, is the agent in Plaquemine
N. of the Hartford Etna Insurance Company
and of the New York Life Insurance Company.
Persons wishing to make applications for Fire
or River Insurance. OF for Life Insurance of them
selves,-or, on negroes, can apply to the agent,
A. E. RICHARDS, at his Drug Store, for further in-
formation. nov29.
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BEIHLER BROTHERS,
Merchant Tailor.

NH Merchant IaaIOTS,
III Would respectfully inform the citizens of
Plaquemine and vicinity that they have establish
ed themselves on Main Street, in the house imme-
diatey above the residence of the late Mr.. Beck
Determined to do work at moderate prices, and in
punctual and faithful manner, they hope to re-
ceive liberal share of public patronage. They
keep constantly on hand fine patterns Of goods to
suit all seasons of the year. my1
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03

DA young lady named Morris was drown
ed in the Choptank river, near Denton, Md, ON
the 9Th inst, She with several companions,
were taking a sail on the river, when the boat
upset, and the young lady met watery grave.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03
BAYOU Crosse Tete Packet.

,61snH~ D. The good safe steamer ANNA,
JOHNSTON, master will commence
zsz&her regular trips on the first rise of
water. The .7,tna was built for and is well adapt
ed to this trade. Shippers may rely npon her re-
manning to the close Of the season.
PlaQuemine Dec. 13, 1851.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03

iran eminent spirit merchant in Dublin an
nounces in one of the Irish papers, that he has
still small quantity of the whskey on sale
achich soas drunk by his late Majesty ,ehen in
Dublin. .:.......s
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03
BAYOU Sara Packet.

,RanR~A a. For Bayou Sara, Port Hudson, Baton
NtA Rouge and Coast-the splendid pas
RRszess11sszs senger steamer NEW LATONA,
J. G. LANDRY, master, will leave New Orleans for
Bayou Sara and intermediate landings every
MONDAY at 5 o'clock P. NJ and every FRI
DAY, at 9 o'clock A. NJ. Returning, leaves Bayou
of the Railroad cars. For freight or passage
having fine accommodations, apply on hoard, or to
J. A. BRAUD 4 LANDRY, 16 Bienville st.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03
MORE NEW. GOODS.


-. Carts, rlougEs, 49,.
sNz saddlery, zarkm
Hardware, Glassware, Groceries &c
VIZ ~ DALES would respectfully in
w. ". form his friends and the public, of
Plaquemine and the surrounding country, that he
has just returned from the North, and in addition
to his former stock he has brought out and is now
opening very extensive stock of all description
OF articles necessary in this market. He requests
that his customers and the public generally will
call and Judge for themselves respecting his as
sortment and prices. The following enumeration
will give some idea of his stock:
Groceries OF all kinds;
Hardware and Cutlery;
A fine assortment of Saddlery;
Tinwars of all kinds;
Canal Wheelbarrows;
Bagasse and Cane Carts;
Glassware of all descriptions
Crates, stoves, &c.
Carpenters Tools;
Iron Railing for Tombs, neatest patterns.
Plaquemine, Sept 13.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03

Summer Retreat.
"a BA THING, FISHING, dc. dc.
An extensive BOARDING ESTA-
go BLISHMENT has been fitted up at
Last 1slands
s and is now open for the reception of vi
sitors 1t is under the personal superintendence
of MADAME E. PEcoT, whose reputation In this
capacity is well known.
The advantages of this delightful location, its
unsurpassed fishing and bathing render it the
most agreeable summer retreat on the whole south
ern coast.
No pains will be spared to render visitors COM
Portable. The charges will be moderate, and the
tables furnished with everything the neighboring
markets afford.
Attached to the establishment is a well-stocked
bar Billiard and Bowling Saloons, and Livery
Stable, where Horses and Carriages can be pro-
cured to enable visitors to ride drive on the ex-
tensive beach that bounds the Island towards the
Gulf
N. B.-Mrs Pecot's Boarding House in Frank
lin viii be conducted as heretofore under the SUI
perintendence of her sister, Mrs. Curtis, where
She will be at all times prepared to receive those
who may patronize her. mylo-5m
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03
Twice u Week.
~. 8. .Maix Packet lsiDsu.

faA The splendid New Orleans and
l&9Sf89& Bayou Sara pscket steamer Gypsy,
Esazz J. H. URE, master, leaves New Or
leans every Sunday and Wednesday at o'clock,
A. N: Returning, passes Plaquemine on Monday
and Thursday evenings jys
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03
PACKETS.
Plaquemine and Crosse Tete Packet.

h CA The fast and safe steamer IN
RsaA@E5z5 SDIAN QUEEN will run regu-
szzszsszzszsEzla zlarly three times week between
Plaquemine, Crosse Tete and Marangouin-leay
ing Plaquemine at A. NJ. every Tuesday, Thurs
day aud Saturday; and Crosse Tete at the same
hour every Monday, Wednesday aud Thursday.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-03

nEPSIN-Dr. j. S. Houghton's great dyspepsi
L curer, for sale at city prices by
.sesls BAYLEY u sTOCKLEI. I
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'A%@aa'@ &c BARRELS

THE undersigned keeps always on hand large
Il lot of CYPRESS MOLASSES BARRELS,
which he warrants to be OF the best description
All orders from Merchants in New Orleans and
elsewhere, will be punetaally attended to.
Refer to-W G. Dales, F. N. Bissell Roth
Brothers, Plaquemine A. G. Marionneaux, New
Orlerns. @
NB.-Hogshead Hoop Poles always on hand
for sale. JAMES ENNIS.
Plaquemine, 27th September, 1851.
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School.

0tl4E71E School.
MFRS. L. A. L. GOODWIN will open school
lxl in Plaquemine ON Monday the 7th of June
Spelling Reading and Writing, So per month.
Geography, Grammar Arithmetic, SO
History, Botany, Algebra, &c., 81
Tuition is to be paid monthly, if required. No
deduction made for loss of time, unless it exceeds
two weeks No sectarian principle inculcated, but
strict moral influence exercised over the pupils.
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aTConqusring thysslf is great yis.sgy.'
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star Candles,

THOR SALE wholesale and retail at city prices
-by de13 BAYLEY. & STOCKLEY.
Mexican MUSTANG LINIMENT, for sale
octls BAYLEY & STOLKLEY.
A General assortment of Tin Ware for sale by
IA les F1N A. MARIONNEAUX.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1852-11-18
GBt garnlpr.
What Cows khau!d Farmers Keep!

What Qualities are necessary to
constitute d good COW? A good
mixer alone does not, in our judg-
ment, make 4 good COW; neither
does good breeder nor q feeder
1t is the three good qualities com
bined that make the COW Give US
a COW that is good for milk, quality
as we'll rs quantity considered; and
one Il lat when dried Of her milk, will
with proper care and attention, take
on He4h rapidly, and for one, we rest
for while, at least satisfied. And
until We can raise up an entire herd
Of Gov $, each one shall possess these
excel tncies; our aim shall be to ad-
vance in Improvement until We can
accomplish our object
To possess the first Of these quail
tiles, 4 COW should have fine head,
a little wide above the eyes, but
quite small below and appear some
what / pag. Her nose should he Of a
rich yellow color OF at all events, not
black. We do not know Of any full
hloode b stock of any breed with
black hoses, but they frequently ap-
pear on stock as high as flteen-six-
teenths. Her neck should be very
small where it joins the head, but
deepening and widening as 1t ap-
breaches the shoulders and briskets.
Her udder should be Of q good size
and not inclined to fleshiness; large
milk veins, and small delicate horns;
they may be long in some breeds, but
they Should be fine, and she should
have a yellow skin.