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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-05-11
nsaNERRr0TYgE. HlkIaTIEES..

! Il A l. just returned iIom the west-aand
L am PREPARED for business Now
whilst The opportunity offers, is, the time to.
secure a picture. $3.50, :.
Obtain the shadow ere the substance fades
When cur friends, relatives and sweet
hearts are with US il would seem useless to
have a likeness Of them, but Tie future NAV
separate Us; ~, death may take them a.
way forever, and then correct and life
like resemblance ofthem, is invaluable.
Ihave all the late STYLES of cases Gold
Enameled, Papier Mache, Pearls, &c Goia
Lockets. Pins and Bracelets.
UPictures taken at So. ~
Rooms on Lafayette street-oyer Dr..
Bufington's Office, where the public is III
vited to call and examine specimens. II
nov lazy. s. , A. WILSON. I
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FLOUR
Superior Teas.

Superior Teas.
A FINE assortment of Green and Blaci
II Teas, in quarter, halves and poun'
packages, just received direct from Nev
York. Prices from 50 cents to $50 pc
POUND. [april 2o.l JOSHUA BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-05-11
COlOgne Water.
Mothers Relief.

ONE of those remedies that should be
" in the hands Of every one expecting
to become mother, its virtues can best
be known by the use Of it, For sale by
H. T. WADDILL, Druggist.
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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-05-11

THE SUBSCRIBERS stock OF Buggies
Rockaways, Barouches, Coaches, &c. has
been selected by himself, and comprises
every variety. To his already complete
assortment, he is daily making additions.
Persons will find if to their advantage, to
call and examine, his stock.
w. I. TUNN.4RD.
Corner Of Church 4 Main SIS
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-05-11
More Light.
M ALL s T AGE

T FAVE Baton Rouge every Sunday,
IL Tuesday. and Friday, a. 5 A. NJ. and
arrives at Clinton at p NJ. same day
Leaves Clinton Monday, Wednesday and
Saturday a. NJ, and arrives at Baton Rouge
same day at 47. y. Fare to Jackson So,
Clinton So l-2. Having engaged an expe-
rienced driver Of sober habits, we hope by
strict attention to the business TO meet the
patronage of the Public.
lap. % fl R. C. HUTCHINSON. & Co.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-05-11

DlOugbs; so Hall & Spears. for sale By
L feb ll-tf THOS. RRENDERGAST
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06

= s X l iA
Diuorce and Remarriage has been said
"facts are often stranger than fiction" and every
day 8 experience proves the truth of the apho.
rism By a reference to our law reports it will
be seen that very singular case of divorce was
decided yesterday al the special term of the
Common Pleas. The facts are briefly these:
7 A wealthy gentleman residing in this city
becomes enamored of poor but virtuous Girl.
They are married, and in due time are blessed
with a smiling cherub--a pledge of their mu-
tual affection. But "the course of true love
never did run smooth" as frequently after the
consummation of the marriage relations as be-
fore they are entered upon. Business calls the
gentleman to Europe, and the same cause de-
lays his return for a long time. Meanwhile
slander with her hundred eyes and ears is busy
at work. The absent husband is charged with
infdeliiy. The lady becomes indignant. applies
to the Court, and sues out divorce with five
thousand dollars as almony, which is immedi-
ately paid over by the friends of the absent
husband The lady, having yesterday become
of age, t2l years) comes before the Court, ask.
ing that the above mentioned sum be paid to
herself, which was of course granted But in
the midst of all this legal warfare the husband
returns, seeks an interview with his former wife,
explains away all that had been said to his dis
advantage, and a second time the happy couple
sought the steps Of the altar, and second time
the knot was tied, and We presume firmly
enough this time to last the rest of their lives.
IN. Y Express.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06

/ Inesa Rubba Ieeth--The Scientific Ameri-
can says that this article, in the form of puri.
fed white India rubber, has been patented in
England for making artificial teeth, gums, and
paiates. 1t adds: The. adhesion is complete;
it can be moulded with perfection to suit every
inequality of The gums and teeth, and supplies
an artificial persteum, as it were, to the teeth,
when they become painful by the wasting away
OF the gum. Added to these is the elasticity of
the materia', which completely obviates the in
conVeniences that arise from any motion with
artificial teeth made by other means.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06

A Curious Sermon.--An English papercon-
tains the following curious discourse, said to
have been lately delivered by an eccentric
preacher, at Oxford: H
| am not one of your fashionable, fine spo-
ken, mealy moutbed preachers-I tell you the
plain truth. What are your pastimes? Cards
and dice, fiddling and dancing, guzzling ard
guttingl Can you be saved BY dice? Will all
the four knaves give you passport to heaven?
No. Can you fiddle yourselves into birth
among the sheep? No! You will dance your
selves to damnaiion among the goats! You
may guzzle wine here, but you'll want drop
of water to cool your tongue hereafter Will
the prophets say, Come here, gamesters, and
teach US the long odds! IT'S odds if they do!
Will martyrs cant. and swear and shuttle, and
cut with you? No! The martyrs are no shuf-
flers. You will be cut down in a way you IT.
tie expect. Lucifer will come with his reap.
ers and his sickles and forks, and yon will be
cut down, and bound, and pitched, and housed
in hell I will not OF; my lips with lies to please
you! Twill tell you the plain truth. Ammon
and Mammon, and Moloch are making Bethor-
on hot for you. Profane wretches! have
heard you wrangle and brawL and tell one
another before me, Pll see you id first But
/ tell you, the day will come, when you will
pray to Beelzebub to escape his clutches, and
what will be his answer! "rll see you d-d
first"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06

An Unreasonable Sheriff Souie years ago,
Sheriff in the northern psrt of Vermont held
a writ of execution against oneaof his neigh-
bors, which, as usual in coses of this sort with
the debtor in question, be had ia good deal of
difficulty in collecting, md, indeed, was CONS
PEELED at last TO resoH to the most stringent
provisions of The laws Thefdebtor, thou9h q
man of limited means, was a person of unli limi-s
ted hopes and expectations, and gave his parole
Of honor to the officer that he would certainly
pay the debt by a acertainday, butthe dayeame
and so did the sheriff, but no money Again
and again day was fixed for payment Of the
execution, but no advance was made towards
ssliqnidation.' At last,5as the execution had
well nigh srun out" the sheriff told The debt
or that the debt must be paid at once, or he
should proceed Immediately to advertise and
sell his personal chattels. The debt was not
large, bus the sum was not an easy one to raise
son the spot, and the debtor begged fora delay
of day more. The sheriff was ineSorable.--
Il give you my word of honor" said the debt
or. at won't d" said the sheriff .I'Ii pledge
you this Bible, ,"said the debtor, offering large
Family Bible, worth more than the amount of
the execution. Il don't want il" said the Of
icer. "Well, then" replied the debtor indig~
nantly, af you won't take my word, nor the
word. Of God, for the debt, you may 60 10 the
devil"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06

A Slaue Of Gen. Washington at the Worlds
Faar-The Monongahela (Pa) Republican
says that there is yet living near Cookstown a
slave of General Washington's He is 124
years of age, aad can walk six miles in day.
He is so old that his fingers and toes are near
]y all white. He belonged to Washington
when he owned what is now known as WASH
iogton's Bottom, on which Peryopelis now
stands. The estate of Col. Cook was and still
is bound for his living. He is to be taken to
the Worlds Fair for exhibition if arrangements
can be made.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06

Tomb of Benjamin Franklin-A dlapidated
dark slab of stone, at the southwest corner of
Fifth and Arch streets, Philadelphia, marks (or
did a few years ago) the spot where rest the
remains of Benjamin and Deborah Franklin, but
you cannot see their grave nor read the inscrip-
ton without scaling high brick wall in viola
tiop of the law, or securing good opportuni~
ty and the favor of the sexton, each of which
is said to be attended with difficulty. So well
hidden is this. grave, and so little frequented,
that many naske Philadelphians, of mems and
women's estate cannot direct ore to the locality
where it may be found.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06
FOR THE COAST.

y feaasaSs@ b From and after Thursday lot, inst
szSsEsElFs3' at o'clock P NJ the favorite stea-
=issszz@mer Z. D. WHITE, THEoDoRr FL
rERT, Master, will extend her trips 10 Simns-
port Wllianspolt, Point Coupee, Bayou Sara.
Wat; Waterloo, Port Hudson Baton Rouge, Plaque
NINE, Bayou Goula, New River, DonaldsonviIle,
and all intermediate Landings,
Returning will leave Williamsport on Sup6avs
at 9 o'clock A. NJ; Bayou Sara on Mondays at 8
q. NJ; Baton Rouge Oh Mondays at 12 NJ; Pla-
nuenline on Mondays at 2 P. NJ.
The Regular Packet WHITE wlltake Passep-
Nsers and Freight for the above Ppblic Landings
Apd ali intermediate Plantations. Having all old
ne experienced officers, particular and prnctual
sentiop win be paid to all business entrusted to
seif care. The public can rely upoa the Steamer
PIE as Regular Packet Ior The year, say win
ef@nd summer,
further particulars apply on board, Oh 10
J. III. MORRISON &Co New Orleans
~ A. MARIONNEAUX & Co.,
J, E. DEGELOS,
o. L. HAASE,
! EA Plaquen1ine.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06

A Fagifiue RecaptnreG. Ten years ago, or
in l843, Charles Leon Jolly, alias Jules Moret,
asias K. Chene, atlas Adren Tison, made his
escape from the Penitentiary at Baton Rouge.
lie had been sent thither in lS4I, upder sen
tence to confinement with hard labor for four>
teen years by Judge Canonge, on conviction Of
having committed forgery on Gen Pauche.
he had consequently twelve years of his SEM
tence to undergo when he escaped. Nothing
was heard or known of him during the subse-
quent len years, and of course he might reas-
onabiy calculate with common prudence on not
being now sought after or retaken. He lacked
common prudence, or rather common honesty,
however, and he was yesterday taken away by
the keeper Of the Penitentiarv, TO spend the
next twelve years of his life at Baton Rouge
A person named L Enfant, for some temporary
convenience, short time ago, made over his
property to Tson, and Tison sought TO take adj,
vantage OF his doing so to seize the property
entirely and send L Enfant to make more as
best be could. This led, Of course, to Difficult.
ties between them. and these to an appearance
before Recorder Seuzeneau. The facts which
L'Enfant proved were alone sufficient to induce
the officers to mark Tison pretty attentively,
but he thought himself so safe that he insulted
and abused them and the Recorder. The con-
sequence was,a closer scanning of him. and Of
ticer Crozat, who had arrested him in 184I, was
thus led to recognition Of him. This took
place on the llth of last month. He was at
once arrested, the keeper of the Penitentiary
notified and after unequivocal Identification, was
yesterday, as we have said, taken up to serve
out The unexpired portion of his sentence
Picayune. a
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06
A Fern Leaf.

ave do hereby proclaim that unless ou
rights are soon given US, we will take immedi
ate measures to stop the population. Wo.
mans Rights Convention"
Oh you benighted donkeys! stop the popna.
| ton, will you? How many does it take to make
! a bargain9 Now do; for their is one comfort
about it, the world will soon be rid of you
'strong- minded women" and we poor quiet
souls can sit at home and sew our childrens
clothes, without perpetual appeals to join your
standard, and dreful threats if we dare refuse.
Stop the population! Look at that unfortn-
nate woman; five children dragging at her dress,
two in her arms, and her husband following
with three more, what treasure she would be
to You! and how dreadful such a threat from
her would sound! Now if she would only
place all these children in training as advocates
for you ''rights," (Heaven save the markD
break the boys noses, and pinch The girls pugs
a little higher, what glorious future would
open before you!
Stop the population! Now when look at
the list again, ! am astounded to find it mostly
made up of spinsters and widows. Really, you
must excuse me, ladies, but had no idea you
were intending tokeep up the population. The
threat is too dreadful! "Old maids children"
are proverbiaI!y prodigies. Now don't deny
yourselves the immense happiness Of listening
to their little prattling tones. Don't You see,
dear creatures, that the "popnlation" will arise
from another source? Bless you, dears, the
men are not SO easily scared, and such threat
wont move them, take Fanny's word for it.
Stop the population! Look at poor Jones;
he has a strong minded wife and delevenchildren.
Don't you think he would be delighted at your
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06

a Doubtful Chance WhenDr. Franklin's s
mother-in-law discovered that The young man
had hanke ring for her daughter, ahat good old
lady said she did not know so 5weA about giy-
Ing. her daughter to a printer; there was alrea-
dy two printing offices in the United States, and
she was not certain the country womb support
them. twas plain young Franklin Would de-
pend for support on the profits Of a 'hird, and
this was rather a doubtful chance. Ifsuch an
objection was urgedto would be-sollsin.law
when there were but two printing oficesin the
United States, how can printer hope tolget
wife now, when the present census shows the
number to be 1867
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06

1.-THE place where the bad darkies go, be-
gins to be crowded. A petition has been pre-
sented to the Canada Legislature from the Mu-
nicipal Council of the county Of Kent, repre-
senting that, by reasons of the rapid Increase
Of the colored population of said county, by
immigration from the United States, many
evils are resulting, and are likely to result, to
the said country, and praying for the adoption
of certain measures with reference thereto,
Before long, the free States and Canada lsilEE
become so wearried Of the pressure Of tbe i5s
|rcnlr pnssons that Indiana and Illia6
Mn n passed
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06

UThe London Times of June 27th contains
an able article on the relative position of Rus
sia and Turkey, tending to show that the arm.
ing of Turkey, and the state of suspense in
which she is kept by the menacing attitude of
Russia, are as effectualIy weakening and des-
troying her, as an actual war with Russia e0aId
do it, and that, whether the result of the prs
ent dilemma be peace or war The affairs cf nj.
key in Europe are evidently Fastening Il l
great historical catastrophe. IA.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06
Groaoth of Nashpiue.-The Nashville TIA,

Crouch Of NashriNe-The Nashville Trae
Wing of the Goth inst. says: &
We believe there has never been time il
the history of the city where so many new
buildings were going up, and the old ones be-
ing enlarged ard improved, asat present. The
supply of carpenters, bricklayers and building
hands generally, is far behind the demand, and
many proposed improvements are retarded in
consequence. One can scarce turn a corner but
piles of brick and mortar, and mountains of
lumber, rise before him. Such indications are
very fattering for the prosperity of the aCity
of Rocks
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06

The Cotton Plant--Professor Schouw traces
the history of the diffusion of the cotton plant
and cotton, with tolerable degree of probabi-
lily, to periods before the birth of Christ, when
it was confined to India. Herodotus, who liy.
ed in the fifth century before Christ, relates
that the Indians made their clothes of wool
grown on plant.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06

GA writer in the New York Tribune, in a
notice of.tbe statues on exhibition at the Crys-
tai Palace, has most savage critique of Clark
Mills Statue Of Jackson, which he character.
zees as "the wo k of novice" and mot work
of art.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06

New Institmion.--It is proposed to establish
in this city, ESQ the Solons saw an institution
in which the science of Spinology, Weaveolo-
gy, and Cookology may be taught to young la
dies, and where, after obtaining these accom-
plishments, they may receive regular diploma
with the honorary degree of "F. Wit for
Wives.--Boston Bee.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06
PEAQTEMENE:
Saturday, August 6, 1853.

UThe Scientific American states, on relid-
ble authority, that, "if at two feet above the
throat of your chimney you enlarge the open
ing to. double the size, for the space of two feet
then carry mp the rest as at first, your chimney
will never smoke"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06

A Good Erample.--The Governor and Le-
gislature of Massachusetts have given one days
pay, amoufsng to about five hundred dollars.
towards the completion of the Washington
Monument. We should like to see this exam
pie followed in every State in The Union.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06
sNN7MENM sEMyAMEA,
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY. IloRNING BY
William II. BradhHrLa.
TERMS THE SENTINE
Office on Main street.


Subscription, five dollars per annum, il advance
No subscription taken for less period than one
year.
Advertisements. charged one dollar per square
no lines or ess) for the first, and fifty cents fol
every subsequent insertion. All advertisaneQ ats
published untilforbid, and charged accordingly
A liberal discount made to yearly adveHtiseIs,-
payments invariably in advance.
announcements for Office SO, in advance-apd
each Candidate will be charged IS for printing
Election Tickets. GTAnnouncement of Mayor
s.; for Aldermen So so.
Job TVo;JI.. c,,sh on delivery.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06

UIt is not generally known (says Galgna-
mis- Messenger) that the leaves of geraniums
are an excellent application for cuts, where the
skin is rubbed off, and other wounds of that
kind. One or two leaves must be bruised
and applied on linen to the part, and the wound
will become cicatrized in very short time.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06
enablec clothing Store.
C. hOWn,

"a Hssaist reeeivm from New Orleans, a
EA isne assortmentof Goods, consisting Of
II Eeady MsdeCbthing, of the latest style
a5 asshsns.
epatterns fngsnts and Vests.
An@ article Of Ials-very popular.
Mn assortmentf Jewelry, Cutlery, &c.
Harry article q snmer Cravats.
AA Many other artleA too numerous to men,
loak I prders execua with despatch. Call
and hisnew stock. aps
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06

1.-THE Kilkenny (Ireland) Journal under
stands that case of great interest, in which
the validity of an Irish Peerage will be called in
question, come on for trial in that city at the
approaching assizes.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06
G. BROWN, "A
sasbiOys:,I,Ee Tailor, lI2

tfain III, one door aboee Mrs. Ka'ln.s1sfo,e,)
Has lust Hrncd tror, New olIeals win 2 large
stock of'srcha ndize, st,ehos Fancy and Plaia
fspeT "a ~ .. restipes, which he = ~ lake up
:; I IL h hi 81 work n,ansh and latest lash
;ons J ITd.o See,s eonssntly On bsad, Centle-
,',sT ,o..u and 81 ack ard fapcy col
nrsd s F,oc a sats: PilgsClota Ccafs; Fsncy tweed
Gosts. Ca : BtsEstip. fa.cy figured asd ilack cloth
Tests. ' ri s.irts; C1tsats; Gloves, Socks. Hand
Lsre5;e1 ensL i foaks w stiae aes.fKuivcs; Fancy
1Taoda1f ND Rogs: an skfitv OF Pon1atuiDs and
- ~gsaNf oe16
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06
For Sale Low.

csUGA erred .ii,asl.s shoulders and sides.
- OLD aaodsehaia Whiskev,
Bro and Wire;
Tld Tea. Ccsce, Rice, Eeans, sugar -
yisSai, Oil, Gutter. Lard aad Cheese;
Toeco, Candies. Potatoes. soap, salt;
Ms@rel, Goldfish. sardnes, lobsters;
Crdery, Wooden ware, Brooms, Pepper,
PieA. LoalSuga, Nermeceli,
Maaeropi, Starch. Raisins, Almonds,
Seix Pipes, Cordial aid Preserved Fruits
of all kR
JelIshoeolate, Sc. &.
Call Examine lor yourselves, you will find
II 10 yooa vantage as he always keeps tbeseessa
assorfmipn hand.
my2s O. E. HAAsE.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06

TThe Jefferson (1'exas) Herald learns that
company is now organizing there in anticipa-
ton of speedy difficulties between Mexico and
the United States.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06
NUMBER
Would You?

Baby growing on your knee,
While you sing some little ditty,
Pull your hair or thumbs your zee"
Would you think it wasn't pretty!
Tell me, could you2
lfyou owned ''the baby" would youe
Wife, with arm about your neck,
Says you look just like the baby;
Wants some cash to make "spec,D
And you would refuse her-maybe-
Could you? should you?
If you owned ''the woman" would you?
Little labor, little strife,
Little care, and little cot; ..
Would you sigh for single life'
Would you murmnr at your 1ots
Tell me, should you7
lfyou owned ''the cottage" would you'
Health and comforts, children fair,
Wife TO meet you at the door,
Fond hearts throbbing for you there;
Tell me, would you ask for more7
Should you? could you9
1fyou owned 'the ready" would yous
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-06
Davou Sara Packet.

tfE%A For Bayou Sara. Port Hudson, Baton
rs Rouge and Coas--the splendid pas
g senger steamer NEW LAT0NA,
R.,s. 1T ranasteS will leave New Otleans for
ag15Sn ~ isra md intermediate lsndibM every
nav g n, at o'clock ?. NJ, and every Gf-
Sar. 80 9 2 CLOCK !. II. Returning Leaves BAYOU
N ~ IS and Saturday after the arrival
kav'a sss As'sfoaecars. Tor freight or passage,
u. a. BRAD & LANDRY. 1e Bienvile ST.