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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-16
What is Respectabilitu ITO Judge from tn

What is Responsibility y?-To Judge from the
conduct and ideas of some persons among both
sexes, responsibility consists in driving fast
horses, wearing rich laces, drinking champagne,
or idng away life. To cut figure in society,
on the promenade, or at a watering place, ap-
pears to be the sole aim Of many women, who
surely were born for better things. To cult
vate moustache, sport ''two forty" trotter,
or act as model exhibitor Of coats for some
fashionable tailor, seems to be the conception
ola dignifed and respectable career formed BY
not few of the men. .H%.
Now being respectable, in either man or wo
man, is, to our notion, doing what is duty. The
poorest person, even in what is considered pop
uIarly the humblest avocation, who pays his
debts, obeys the law, and fulfls his other OBJ
legations to society and to his fellow-creatures,
is a thousand times more respectable than the
wealthy idler, the educated spendthrift, the cal
lous miser, or the fashionable fool So the mo-
dest female, whether seamstress, book folder,
press tender, storeheeper, or even house servant
is in the true sense of the word, infinitely more
respectable than the extravagant wife who is
running her husband, than the thoughtless vota-
ry of fashion, than the butterfly fiirt. In word
worth, not wealth, constitutes responsibility.
-PhsladelphiG Ledger. sls "a 5s}s4F% sa@
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rBy the united efforts Or all true patriots,
and after struggle which shook the Union to
its centre, the abolitonists the country have
been defeated, discredited, and disgraced-
Washington Union.
Ah, yes, "thc abolitionists Of this country
have been defeated, descredited, and disgraced''
and yet we see that the leading aaboIitionists
ofthis country" the men thus defeated, dis
credited, and disgraced,' are selected by the
Pierce administration for many Of the best Off
ces in its gift. In New York, Ohio, Indiana, and
other States abolitonsts are appointed survey
ors, collectors, postmasters, &c, &C., &c. What
sort of administration must it be that se'ectsits
agents from class of men "defeated. discred>
tied, and disgraced!" How long before such
an administration will be likely to be "dcfeat,
ed, discredited, and disgraced" itself Louis
viJle journal.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-16

Central Af"ica.-The Washington cores.
pondent oftEe New York Journal of Commerce
in his letter Of the 22d ult., says:
Two missionaries from distant fields occupied
puIpits here on the SAbbath--Rev Mr.. Ber-
tram, from st. Helena, and Rev. Mr. Bowen,
from Central Africa. The former has been in
the country between two and three years, COLI
ecting money for his operations in that distant
island. MIR. Bowen is of the Babist denomna-
ton, and is from Georgetown. He spoke at
length of the kingdom of Yorica, lat 10 north,
long. east. 1t is finely diversified, rich in va
luable products, the climate being salubrious.
Some OF the people are Of yelowish color,
others black. Many facts indicate the exis-
tence Of 4 white race in the interior. The peo-
pie are intelligent and courteous. Their gov-
ernment is 4 constitutional monarchy TIE
women are the merchants, have seperate estates
and are rot treated, as in most heather coun,
tries, like inferior beings. a spirit of religious
inquiry is awakened. and the way preparing for
the reception of the Gospel. They entreat that
missionaries may be sent to them. In word,
many bright spots are revealing themselves on
the surEIce Of that dark continent Thousands
have received the Gospel, and other thousands
will eargerly embrace its provisions, so we'll
adapted to their wants. .s.4
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What's to be done aoih BUv Boaclegs-We

What's to be done aoih Billy Boeclqgs.-We
understand that the government have deter
mined 10 dispense with Mr.. Blake's further ser.
vices in quetin@ Billy Bowlegs and his red
skin friends in Florida, not being entirely salts
fed with the result OF the labors SO far. Al
though Dily's admiration of New York--in-
Guiding the Herald's fast presses and the guam
tity and quality of the whiskey so literally dealt
out to him here-was very great, yet it seems
pretty certain, now that he has returned to the
everglades, that he again feels himself 'every
inch 4 king" and will remain there till Uncle
SANS bayonets succeed in prickng him away.
Diplomacy for the future will not be resorted
to, and Colonel Blake must abandon his golden
dreams of getting rid of the Semnoles by the
aid Of "moral suasion." Capt. Casey of the U.
S. Army, has received orders to repair at once
to Florida to take charge of the troops there,
and keep sharp look out after the breechess
warriors. 1t is understood, that in ease hostil-
tiles should break out, and tits expected they
may in the fall, the gallant Gen. Harney, of the
U. s. Dragons, and now we believe in this
city, will be ordered to the command of the
troops in that quarter; and it is the opinion of
military men that, with proper diligence, Billy
and his followers will be heartily tired Of the
contest before many weeks. With the past
history Of military operations in Florida before
us, however, we entertain some doubts OF this
speedy result-N. Y. Herald.
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1.-THE New York Herald, discussing prob

able fusion between Spain and Mexico, says:
"There is friendly understanding between
Spain and Santa Anna. This is concealed by
the Spanish official organs at Havana and Ma
drid. There is feeling of unsatisfed hostility
against the United States, and q burning dis
position for revenge against us entertained by
Santa Anna. He has substantially avowed it;
and the immense army he is collecting indicates
a larger field of military operations than the
suppression of the struggling revolutlonists and
border savages. There is an anxious and very
uneasy feeling of distrust and hatred of this
country by all trne Spaniards-offieials and
subjects-concerning Cuba, and lively inter-
est with their brethren of the same national
stock, and of the same church, in Mexico
These are the undeniable facts, which give to
all these startling rumors from Havana de-
gree of Importance to which otherwise they
would not be entitled" aai
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-16

GThe first steamship which ever sailed up
the waters of the Amazon, left Para, a seaport
of Brazil, on the first of February. She is man,
ed the Marago, and her destination was the ci-
ty of Darra, in the province of the Amazon.-
Much enthusiasm was shown in consequence
of this first application of steam to the naviga-
ton of the largest river in the world. Several
steamers intended for the same trade have late
ly been launched, or are in progress of building
in England.
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Dimensions Of Hearen.-The following cal
culaion, based on a text of Revelation, is both
curious and interesting. 1t is copied from the
Charlottesville Jef1ersonan, and will suggest
thoughts for those who think:
A Description Of Hearen-Revelations xxi.
chapter, 10th verse: "And he measured the city
with reed, twelve thousand furlongs. The
length and the breadth and the height of it are
equal
Twelve thousand furlongs, 100000 feet,
which, being cubed, is 94S,0SS,O Ooo,O0oOOO,-
O00,OU0,00O cubic feet: the half of which we
will reserve for the Throne of God and the
Court ofIIeaven, half of the balance for streets,
and the remainder divided by 1896, the cubical
feet in the rooms l6 feet square and Is feet
high, will be 100000 rooms.
We will now suppose the world always did
and always will contain 9O000O0OO of inhab-
itants, and 4 generation will last 335 years
2,700,0Oo,000 every century, and that the
world will stand 100000 years-27 900, ,OOO,-
100000 persons. Then suppose there were
1920 such worlds, equal to this number of
inhabitants and duration of years, then there
would be 4 room g feet long, Is broad, and
Is high, for each person, and yet there would
be room.
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The Cannon- Ball Tree.-This tree grows
to the height of so feet, and its flowers are res
markable for beauty and fragrance; they are
crimson, and grow in large punches. The fruit
resembles enormous cannon.balls, which burst
and make loud noise. From the she'll domes-
tic utensils are made, and the contents contain
several acids, besides sugar and gum, which
furnish materials for an excellent drink in sick
ness, before it is perfectly ripe. When it
reaches that stage, dose Of it is exceedingly
unpleasant
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G. BROWN,
Fashionable Tailor.

VAaim street, one door obore Mrs. Katn's Storel
Gias gust returned from New Orleans with large
s.osH oa Merchandise; such as Fancy and Plain
fancy patterns ofvcstnes. which he will make , m
an the best style wo,k.panship and latest fash.
ions. He also keeps eenstantlv on hand. Gentle
men and Boys Furnishinxs-BIack and fancy COL
ored Froek Coats; Pilot Cioh Coats: Fancy tweed
Goats; Black satin, fancy fgsred and black cloth
Vests; Undershirts; Cravats; GieseSs SIS Socks Hand
Ka KKerchlefs; cloaks; Walking Canes, Knives Fancy
Essences of all kinds "'e,ns s,e CIV
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Curious Lakes.-The Crateur Lakes, in the
town of Manlius, Onondago county, IN. W
are curiosties, and they are supposed to be of
volcanic origin. They are, by the inhabitants
about there, called the. Screen Lakes" One
of them is on the top of hill, and is in the
form of a tea cup. The banks are two hun
dred feet high, and the water four hundred feet
deep. The water appears to be deep green,
but when taken up in glass it is perfectly
clear and transparent, Trees and limbs which
fall into the water soon become encrusted with
4 bright green substance, which, On being ex-
posed to the air becomes hard. The timber de-
Gays and leaves this incrustaton in the shape
of hollow tubes Wood saturated with this
water and burnt emits strong odor of sulphur
A farmer, Who resides near, once heard great
rush OF water, and looking round saw the lake
rising over the banks. He was alarmed and
fled with his team but the water soon receeded
to its usual level ....
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PLAQUEMINE PARISH OF IBERVILLE a..
Mystery and Romance

The following is given in the indianapolis
Sentinel of the 10Th ultimo:
We yesterday heard 4 gentleman relate an
instance of honesty peculiarly remarkable, as
follows: About thirty years ago, 4 man nam
ed s. came to lawrenceburg, and went
into business there. After there a year ortHo,
and sustaining an irrcproachabIe character, he
married highly respectable young lady in that
town. Shortly after his marriage, two women,
whom he had married before he came to Law-
renceburg, made their appearance, each claim~
ing him as her husband. The friends and rcIa-
tives Of his Lawrenceburg wife, justly indig-
nant at his rascaIity. prosecuted him ior biga
my, and by their means he was convicted and
sentenced to the pententiary. He served out
his time and was released in 1882.
As soon as he was released, in company with
his Lawrenceburg wife, who still clung TO him
(the other two had returned to their frends.)
S. left Dearborn county, and went no one
knew whittier, and as he nor his wife ever cor
responded with any one in i.awrenceburg, moth
ing was known of their subsequent fate, and
they were forgotten almost entirely.
On last Thursday a lady in 4 carriage, and
from her dress apparently wealthy, drove up to
the door of the gentleman relating the circum-
stance-Who is an old and influential citizen Of
Lawrenceburg-an asked him if he kne a
man named S., who formerly lived in that
town. The gentleman replied that he re-
membered no such a man. The lady then re-
counted the circumstances we have detailed
when the gentleman replied that he remem Der.
ed thCm and also then recolected S.. The
lady then asked if S., when he left Law
renceburg, did not owe him something. The
geteman replied that he had forgotten all about
it, if he did. An examination of old account
books, however, showed that S. owed the
gentleman about seventy dollars. The lady
then remarked that she was the wife of S.,
and had returned to Lawrenceburg for the put-
pose of paying that bebt and several smaller
ones that he owed when he was sent to the
State prison, and inquired if the gentleman
would be satisfied with the principal. On being
told that the sum would be satisfactory, the
lady paid it. She had list of the names of her
husbands creditors, to whom he was owing
small sums, from one dollar up to twenty, and
after making inquiry as to their residences she
departed, refusing to say where her present
place of residence is. During the day she ;d-
justed all her husbands old debts, and left in
the evening" This would be 4 case of rare
honesty in Il man who had never been sent to
the penitentiary. As it is, it is very remarkable
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sNNTMENM SEMTAMEA,
TERMS OFTHE SENTINEL

Subscription, five dollars per annum, in advance.
No subscription taken for a less period than one
year.
10 lines or less) for the first, and fifty cents for
every subsequent insertion. All advertisements
published until forbid and charged accordingly.
A liberal discount made to yearly ADVERTISERS
payments invariably in advance.
.4r,nounce,nents for Office $40, in advance-and
each Candidate will be charged S5 for printing
Election Tickets. e. Announcement of Mayor,
S.; for Aldermen So so.
JOB Work, cash on delivery.
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"Vat If I Did2'--The following story from
the Knickerbocker for June, we commend to
the persual of all slippery legislators and dis
appointed lobbyers. 1t covers the whole SUBJ
jeci, and is as phiosophic as frank: .s.
A cunning old Dutchman was a member of
the Pennsylvania Legislature some years ago
from - county. On one occasion he pros
missed lobby-member to vote for certain
local measure; but when the measure came up,
he voted against it, and it was lost. The lobby
member came up TO him in great wrath, and
the following col'oquy ensued:
"Sir. you promised to vote for my bill"
"Vell," said the Dutch member, swat If
did," "a
eWel, sir, you voted against it."
"VelI, vat if | pid!' 4ss,g 8
"Well, sir, you lied!' tas
aVeIl, vat if I did?" was the coo)reply. @
cme; e;s IN hia Cgd vear,S
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VOLTS Den, Rocky Mountains,
Aurust 26th, 1853.

I,John Lubberlic, was supposed to be in the
last stage of Consumption in the year 48, suf-
fering at the same time under 4 severe attack
of Rheumatism, Liver Complaints, Gravel
Dropsy and the Cholera Morbus. Simuta-
ncously, also, took the Yellow Fever and
Small Pox. The latter assuming the Chronic
forms of Scrofua, completely destroyed my
Lungs. Liver, Spinal Marrow, Nervous Sys>
TEN, and the entire contents Of my Cranium.
I got so low, that did not know my brother
in-law when he came to borrow some money
For three months, swallowed nothing but
twenty packages of Kunklehausens Pills,
which effected an immediate cure in two weeks.
| have since become so corpulent that [ am
obliged to carry my portuberant Stomach in
Wheclbarrow. Sworn and subscribed to, &c.
P.S My uncle, Bacchus Pettinger was so
long afflicted with the Gout, CONTRACTED by
living too long on Bears Meat and Algators'
Eggs,) that life became a burden to him.
He took only four boxes Of said Pills, and life
was burden to him no longer.
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BEIHLER BROTHERS,

NJ Merchant T'diIOrS,
- Would respectfully inform the citizens of
Plaquemine and vicinity, that they have establish
ed themselves on Main Street in the house imme-
diately 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
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For Sale Low

CHUGAR cured hams shoulders and sides;
- Old Manongehala Whiskey, .u
Brandy and Wine;
Flour, Tea, Coffee, Rice, Beans, sugar; .a.
Vinegar, Oil, Butter, Lard and Cheese;
Tobacco, Candles, Potatoes, soap SALT tsn.s-
Mackerel, Goldfish, sardines, Holsters; ......
Crockery, Wooden ware, Brooms, Pepper,
Pickles, Loaf Sugar, Vermeceii
Maccarroni, Starch, Raisins, Almonds,
Selves, Pipes, Cordial and Preserved Fruits
of all kinds;
jelly chocolate, &C., &.
Call and examine for yourselves you will find
It to your advantage as he always keeps the best
assortment on hand.
rny2S .-e O. E. HAASE.
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Hardware.
IRON and steel; Ploughs; Coopers' and Carpen-
l. ters' Tools; Plantation Tools; Pot Ware;
Cooking Stoves; Stock Kettles
Sad Iron; 900 kegs cut Nails; 20 wrought do;
Corn Mills; Trace Chains;
Log Ok and Dog Chains; Hand Irons;
Cart Boxes; Shovels and Spades -. s-.
Guns and Rifles; new style English Percussion
Caps, of all make
Axes, Hatchets; Cross Cut and Hand Saws
for sale by ROTH BROS, Bank st.
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BAYOU Sara Packet.

fs@@@ h. For Bayou Sara, Port Hudson, Baton
sfaH+FFfFsas' sH+.s' Rouge and Coas-the splendid pas
Ez.ssza.ssszszsszz senger steamer NEW LATONA.
]. G. LANDRY, master, will leave New Orleans for
Bayou Sara and intermediate landings every
MONDAY, at o'clock P. NJ, and every FRI
DAY, at o'clock A. NJ. Returning leaves Bayou
Sara every Tuesday and Saturday after the arrival
of the the Railroad cars. For freight or passage,
having fine accommodations apply on board. or to
J. A. BRAUD & LANDRY, is Bienville St.
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PACKETS.
OpeiOusas Packet.

.MEA The new and safe steamer OPE-
asaziszss - LOUSAS, o. H1NcKLEY, MASTER will
leave for the above port on THURSDAYS, at II
O'Clock NJ, taking freight for Plaquemine, Indian
Village, Grand River, Atehafalaya, and all land
ings on the route. For freight or passage apply
on board, foot of St. Louis street.
GvThe Opelousas will extend her trip as far
as Mill Bayou on Bayou de Glaze ie25
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VIcksburg Packet.

,T9S7m@ D. The elegant and swift packet
sss=zT#ffss3 sss=zT#fs33' steamer PRINCESS, Captain T.
&C &c. HOLMES, leaves New Orleans ev-
cry 1uesday afternoon at o'clock for Vicksburg
and all intermediate landings. Returning passes
Plaquemine about II o'clock every Sunday. fe26
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Twice a week,

u. s. .NaH Packet Gipsy.
f7s.a~A The splendid New Orleans and
tazFsaAFttFssssi Bayou Sara packet steamer Gypsy,
szzzz4saa.zsasszJ J. III. URE, master, leaves New Or
leans every Sunday and Wednesday at 9 o'clock.
a. NJ. Returning passes Plaquemine on Monday
and Thursday evenings je11
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TUST RECEIVED, and for sale by
q ROTH BROS,

,Co1 1tISAl Ell. dLlu lOI oulC Wy -"....-r-
ROTH BROS,
Fire Crates complete; att@#gs} s} >
Iron and steel of all sizes; .a.
25 doz Casteel Hoes;
10 do best Axes;
25 DO long handle Ames' spades and Hoes;
800 pair Negro Blankets; ts@se
25 do best Bed Blankets; .+ss
25 do Saddle Blankets;
500pair best Russets; =.
Gents, Ladies and Children's shoes and Boots
900 kegs pure and No.1 white Lead;
$50 do Nails, all sizes;
s5 boxes Glass, S, by 10, 10 by u; l2 by IA;
90 dcz glazed Negro Hats; @'s%. e.
Green and Blue Paints; .~
Lard, Linseed and Whale Oils: =
salmmers and sugar house Lamps & Ladies';
50 doz cane Knives;
Tar in kegs and barrels;
Harness Leather; saEs asser S@
Guns and Pistols; ....-.r
40 boxes assorted Tobacco. sep25
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which he will sell at the lowest rates, and on the
most accommodating terms.
The undersigned is grateful for the patronage
extended him since he commenced business on
Crosse Tete and he trusts that his determination
to supply the wants of his friends at all seasons
and at any cost, will insure him continuance of
that patronage. Call and examine the new stock.
JAMES p LONGLEY.
Bayou Crosse Tate. Sept. 1S. 1850.
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Poeccrfl Nedicno.-The following ccrtii-
cate in favor of Kunkehausen's Death Pills,
we clip from the Philadelphia Sunday Nercn~
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NEW GOODS
On Bayou Crosse Tete.

THE undersigned respectfully informs his GUS
l. toners and the public generally on Crosse
Tete and the Marangouin, that he has just receiv-
ed large stock of New Goods comprising
Dry Goods, Hardware, Cutlery,
Plantation Goods,
Groceries,
Saddlery,
Castings, CrOckery,
Hats,
EgnnfS md Sk,nns 30 xS-o
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OK boxes Goldfish; 10 do Buckwheat
~ 10 do Cheese; 10 kits Mackerel MOI
or sale by A. MARIONNEAUX
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e Bis Butter and Soda Crackers, and doz Pals
" and Tubs, for sale by @ "
ie5 A. MARIONNEAUX.
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TUST RECEIVED from st. Louis
j rs bbls FLOUR, of t. Harrison brand;
825 half do do. ses
for sale by A. MARIONNEAUX.