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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30
PLAQUEMENE:
Saturday, July 80, 1853.

UTA correspondent of the Southern Planter
gives the following method for keeping tires
tight on wheels: Before putting on the tires,
fill the feloes with lnseed oil, which is done
by heating the oil in trough to a boiling heat,
and keeping the wheel, with stick through the
hub, in the oil for an hour. The wheel is turn
ed round until every feloe is kept in the oil
one hour.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30

Hardware.
IRON and steel; Ploughs CoopeIs' and carpen-
L ters' Tools; Plantation Tools; Pot Ware;
Cooking Stoves; Stock Kettles
Sad Iron; 200 kegs cut Nails 90 wrought do;
Corn Mills; Trace Chains;
Log, Ok and Dog Chains; Hand Irons;
Cart Boxes; ShovelsNad Spades;
Guns and Rifles new Ss-le English Percussion
Caps, of all make; "
Axes, Hatchets; Cross Cut and Hand Saws
for sale by ROTH BROS, Bank st.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30

pA poor man named Henry, died few
days ago at Richmond, Va, in "the Valley
His wife, going up to town for the hearse, was
overcome by grief and heat, and fell dead in
the road. Both were borne to the same grave.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30

ted at Naples, who was proved to have been
guilty Of numbering twenty nine persons, ,inclu-
ding his father and mother, and several Others
of his own family.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30
FOR Sale Low.

CtUGAR cured hams, shoulders and sides;
y Old Manongehala Whiskey,
Brandy and Wine;
. Flour, Tea, Coffee, Rice, Beans, sugar.
Vinegar, Oil, Butter, Lard and Cheese;
Tobacco, Candles, Potatoes soap, salt;
Mackerel, Goldfish, sardines, Holsters;
Crockery, Wooden ware, Brooms, Pepper,
Pickles, Loaf Sugar, Vermecelli,
Maccamoni, 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.
my2S u. T.. dAASE.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30

O7It would appear, from numerous obser-
servations, that soldiers are hit during battle
according to the color of their dress, in the fol-
lowing order: red the most fatal color; the
least fatal Austrian gray. The proportions are
red IL; rife green 7; brown 6; Austrian blush
grav5
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30
BAYOU Sara Packet

&@a@ D. For Bayou Sara, Port Hudson, Baton
ssHFtHsFSsSF sFtF Rouge and Coas-the splendid pas
EEa=s EsszzaESa==sss senger steamer NEW LATONA,
J. G. LANDRY, master, will leave New Orleans for
Bayou Sara and intermediate landings every
MONDAY, at o'clock P. M, and every FRI
DAY, at o'clock a. M. 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, 16 BienvilIe St
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30

At a late Woman's Convention, resolution
was reported, and laid over to the next meet
ing, that il justice was not fully done the Ia
dies, and soon, that they would 'stop the popu-
lation Of this countryf' "Angels and ministers
ofgrace defend u.s." They'll have us there!-
Boston Post.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30
PACKETS.
OpelOusas Packet.

,1@h The new and safe steamer OPE-
sakss=szs.ssza zaLOUSAS, 0. HlNcKLEY, master, will
leave for the above port onTHURSDAY'S, at -
o'clock NJ, taking freight for Plaquemine, Indian
Village, Grand River, Ktchafalaya, and all land
ings on the route. For freight or passage apply
on board, foot of st. Louis street.
U-The Opelousas will extend her trip as far
as Mil BaYou on BaYou de Glaze ie25
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30
A Knowing Horse.-The NJ, 1i"Sen ne

publican is responsible for 0"o".hs
1.-TWO carriages, one astroved ap WITH ,ns GIhs' ,Ir
single, were near beinGernoo, 'a ~ M,sh WI .iew
passengers yesterday driver aid IN no.Hee .n the
York Rail Road. was close m upe'> them
passing train unite however st over the
The double ca horse had is fore-feet al
track. The Sail. He reed upon his hind
most upon i thus like ..aaue till the train
ss: ~ @ :sas z 5ss s s' ssn i ss :,ssa I'D
the pr injury. re understood our infor-
no. a respectq as gentleman, to say, that be-
messed aHals.'
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30
c.. BROWN,
Fashionable Tailor,

tMain,street one door above Mrs. Kahm's Store)
has just returned from New Orleans with large
stock of Merchandise, such as Fancy and Plain
Casslmeres, Doeskins, Black Cloths, black and
fancy patterns Of vestings, which he will make up
ions. He also keeps coastantly on hand, Gentle
men and Boys Furnishines-Black and fancy col
ored Frock Coats; Pilot Cloth Goats; Fancy tweed
Coats Black satin fancy Eg1sed and black cloth
Vests; Undershirts; Cravats; Gloves Socks, Hand
kerchiefs; Cloaks; Walking Canes: Knives: Fancy
Wooden Boxes; and quantity of Ponatums and
Essences of all kinds. oc16
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30

UA contemporary says it don't believe in the
water cure, and gives as a reason: "There is
Mr. (naming noted political edtoD he has
been lying in his damp sheet for twenty years,
and he's worse now than ever"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30
SNNTMENM SSMTAMEA,
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING BY
William p. Bradbslrm.
Office on Main street.
TERMS OFTHE SENTINE

TERM IS OF HE s NTIN E L.
Subscription, five dollars per annum, in advance.
No subscription taken for a less period than one
year.
Advertisements, charged one dollar per square
10 lines 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.
announcements for office $40, in advance-and
each Candidate will be charged S. for printing
Election Tickets. Announcement of Mayor,
S.; for Aldermen 81 so.
Job Work, cash on delivery
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30
TUST RECEIVED, and for sale by
81 ROTH BROS,

TUST RECEIVED, and for sale by
ed ROTH BROS,
Fire Crates complete;
Iron and steel OF all sizes;
25doz Casteel Hoes;
10 do best Axes;
rs do long handle Ames' spades and Hoes;
800 pair Negro Blankets;
25 do best Bed Blankets;
25 do Saddle Blankets;
500 pair best Russets;
Gents, Ladies and Children's shoes and Boots
200 kegs pure and No. white Lead;
$50 do Nails, all sizes;
25 boxes Glass s by 10, 10 by IL; IL by IL;
40 doz glazed Negro Hats;
Green and Blue Paints;
Lard, Linseed and Whale Oils;
Skimmer's and sugar house Lamps u Ladies;
so doZ cane Knives;
Tar in kegs and barrels;
Harness Leather;
Guns and Pistols;
40 boxes assorted Tobacco. sep25
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30
BEEHLEER BROTHERS.

MA Merchant I'ailors,
IL 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
a 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. myl
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30

pThere is man down East, rather face
tious chap, whose name is New. He named
his first child Something; it was Something
New. His next vas to be Nothing New.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30

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 Tete Sept Is. 1850.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30
VicksbsErg Packet.

1T3SSn@ D. The elegant and swift packet
s55zRHFsS 5zRHFFSsS steamer PRINCESS, Captain T.
Ezzzgss==1ZC HOLMES, leaves New Orleans ev-
cry Tuesday afternoon at o'clock for Vicksburg
and all intermediate landings Returning, passes
Plaquemine about II o'clock every Sunday. fe26
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30
NEW GOODS
On Bayou Crosse Tete.

THE undersigned respectfully informs his Gus
i toners and the public generally on Crosse
Tete and the Marangoun that he has just receiv-
ed large stock of New Goods comprising
Dry Goods, Hardware, Cutlery,
Plantation Goods,
Groceries,
Saddlery,
Castings, CrOckery,
Hats,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30
Twice a Week.

d 3. sZNse k0NcseE UEpsy'
G7@aa D. The splendid New Orleans and
4sRFtttzsszfS1 Bayou Sara packet steamer Gypsy
ssssssssssfs J. III. URE, master, leaves New Or
leans every Sunday and Wednesday at o'clock.
A. NJ. Returning passes Plaquemine on Monday
and Thursday evenings. je11
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30

I0N0 Lbss Ham of the best quality, an
fOOO 10 kits Mackerel No |, for sale by
les A. MARlONNEAUA.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30

OK boxes Goldfish; 10 do Buckwheat;
10 10 do Cheese 10 kits Mackerel No +
or sale by A. MARlONNEAUA.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30

= Bbls Picked Mullets, for sally by
= je5 A. MARIoNNEAUX.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-07-30
DIR. WARD

ID ESPECTFULLY informs the public that he
II has permanently located himself in Plaque
mine, for the practice of his profession: His Of
flee is the same as that occupied by A. Talbot,
Esq; on Main street ap2
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-25
Superior Court Part First.
Before Hon. Judge Bosworth and Jury.
ACTION AGAINST A RAILWAY.

Nov 22-Basnsy Bd,trdm and others Us Tie Ntac HGun
Railroad Company-Ths was an action to recover from
defendants. common carrier damages Sustained by
their negligence in not delivering lot OF cattle in due
time in New York In January 1852 the plaintiffs gut in
cesndants cars at Albany eighty three hea Of cattle,
which should have reached here the Sunday folloow
not arrive until the evening OF Tuesday and were not
delivered to the plaintiffs until Wednesday, One OF the
cattle was left at Brgepor dead or nearly 80 in Sen ,n
trip and the want of food or water and two more Of
them were in SO exhausted , condition on 'h t
them before they could be sent to N arket FIR
the loss of the three cattle lost the plaintiffs claimed
S26 and Tor the damage by detention of the remainder
the loss arising from their not being at Mondays
market the plaintiffs claimed S4l5 or in all $751; For
the defence it was COMMENCED that the defendants
not sble common carriers they had received the
cattle into their care or possession but had oty let
to plaintiffs six at $50 to convey their cat
tie in each c5r and stow them in whatever way
they thought Erorer and that the defendants only
cars and that the delay in the passage caused by
heavy fall OF snow, which Was an accident the de-
PENDANTS could rot avoid and we're not liable for it
The defendants accounted for II cir not delivering the
cattle hen they arrived here on Tuesday by alleging
that the, could not get the to the cattle pens GA
the part Of the plaintiff it contended that the
not drive 1T ficent spsed before the
and that the cattle could have desvered by the
bs cattle no in the exclusive Of
the defendants and in that respect the disposition
property differed from that of dry goods, other
tcies left to the defendants during the trip and
for the safe delivery Of which they become responsible
The defendants were not to be compensated BY weight
blu. TO be paid for each car and the plaintiffs to
take OF the cattle during the passage And in
ference to live animals if from popularity Of habits
temper, or disposition, they hook trample each
other he Defendants not liable for the iuy arising
from IL But # they did not their train in the usual
period or reasonable re if they did not deliver the
cattle in proper time after they arrived tney liable
for it, II the Jury thought there negligence
part of the defsnoaRts hay should aer estimating the
OF damages, deduct from it such sums az the
which were killed, by making reasonable effort sell
thea They shoul4 also deduct the amount of freight
amounting 10 81 20 which the piaats have paid
for the transportation Ut the cattle Verdict plain
~, sea4 a er de &c lag the fteishr, SD A.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-25

bill IN equity ths old writ Of quo rorrdrto where
cooperation Gu urped franchse" not graz ted them ~
their charter sucb for instance tho attempt by tbs
Utica Insurance Company, incorporated solely OF nsurng
against fire. 10 issue bank notss IS atpg msaiuo
The state having reserved certain ranchise 70 itss
properly provided that the Attorney General tns
Officer Of the State should prosecute tho suit when those
franchsss invaded Bat will apy one contend that
paving State anchise and that the making OF en- IN
lawful or fraudulent for paving the asurpaon
OF State franchises Such CONTRACT it ia obvious M
1t seems to me- II II involves consequences the On
cumot ring OF private property with undue burden OF
taxation IL breach Of trust as against the
Of such property is wrongful exercise of trust power
which the tax payers alone legally speaking have any
interest They therefore, the proper persons
for and the Supreme Court sitting equity the proper
tribunal to grant redress suppose five hundred citizens
an 1t must be the same With many thousands had
voluntarily, instead Of compusory, contributed million
of dollars TO the treasury Of the Corporation in trust
be applied TO lighting paving guarding and The othet
climate objects of city expenditure and the members
using the corporate name ins exd OF applying the funi
the intent of the donors ming
under the OF legislation, TO divide this munfcent
bounty among tsemselveswould the contributors, in
such case have right and the Courts power, to
.tay their hapds And is such exercise OF power thus
nvok d. or rather such discharge OF official duty to be
b, anded as judicial usulpstonr' When the people
think so-and the people, IT sboaid BE- remembered are
tina institutional tribunal to pass upon THIS ssus-tney
readily, and doubt will prompts ana enscLuay'
make their sentiments known and felt through "eGS oP
reseraiyes in the Senate and Assemby-the proper
legislative department of the State have seen no iai'
cations in that direction yet and should no greater
usurpations than the issuing Of such plunctons as
the present take place. apprenend none For the rea
stated and others which, II not for the oreviy
necessarily imposed upon might be urged more Pc
ciay aft.l the same question OF jurisdiction had been
special term, but also at two general terms OF the SD
preme Court, and one general TERM before full bench
OF Elk judges Q. The Superior Court-for these reasons
say CT the opinion that the in this case
was not improperly granted but that the order dis
solving it Was ITSELF improperly made aui ought, there
fore to be reverted And such the Judgment OF the
Court,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-25

Woollen productions continue In very moderate dema
at depressed prices The stock hand Ia not large
OF the best kind The current receipts which all
tended for spring trade, are extremely light and not
exposed to the public consit err able number Of ord
have GENE to HAND from distant maj kets for early
plies, a1d others will soon have to be filed BY the
OF the holiday season we may expect lively busint
At the operations almost exclus yey rel Al
character, and Indicative of much lango in the ira
Blankets are rather scarce aud generally firm, but
actively inquired for. limited business Is being ira
acted In fancy cassmeres. at from S5c to ~ TO- acco
ing to- quality. per yard. The range is from 80c. o
little more sought after, chiefly b, clothiers who
now about making up tho spring supplies, at 81 IS o
10. Flannels are tparipgy bought within the rang,
from Z25s 45c Jeans are plenty and quiet The q
tati' Ms vary from lso. zoo. Iinseys are unchanq
Eousseline &c lanes adapted to the next reasons ten
are coming forward slowly, and being sold quite reas
at buoyant pricse. fortnight since wrote that
Manchester Company. whose works were DESTROYED I
in September id renewed their printing operations
were then employed upon tneir favorite goods. WI
published, our abatement appeared in an altogether
fe ent fcrm by tho accif entail insertion of the we
"rebuilt their rrintery," instead Of renewed tH
printing" &c , as re marked In our manuscript. q
naturally attracted come notice, especially from
parties Immediately in crested; but while these quic
guessed the cause Of the blunder, and overloo,
1t, vain. yet obscure contemporary, made
the bas. Of allegation that the original information
its property and the error our only add zion. This
seriion pausibility only when We forget the
suciepcy OF its author who boestsa monopoly Of ell
sources Of early intelligence In the city and becoT
1eruIant when he fnds that his arrnga'ed privilege
purely imaginative II is our rule never to notice
scolrs and or ~ make depression to comply
a request Of the gentleman who gave tho original
form alton respecting the Manchester Company, and
often obges us In similar way. Satnets ars dull /
heavy Shaul less active, but stihy held In priv
trade Sleeps grays are 10 moderate demand at so
Goc Twesds are pretty freely bought but at rather
guild fa ures.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-25
Jersey City intelligence,

FRfR RAILROAD rho work Of laying the wide track
and her preparations for the mod .on of the
Erie trains at the Jersey City depot IL pm he'd forward
day and night with all possible despstch At Jersey City
and along the track 70 Paterson eight hundred
bic 10 complete il thb week number Of budinx "a are
II bs removed from the lots lying betwesa the present
trars and Wayn ne street. and The of al engine
loufs and freight house will DO ced forth WITH
and completed ~ quickly as possible T'e passenger
trains arrive and depart regularly without delay from
these operations but the freight trains for the pre-
cent suspended.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-25

mp the loss These are OF the results Of direct d
indirect stock spscuatoas, and we may look for mai
week later adyices from Europe were received ysst9
day by the steamship Canada at Hslfax aud the Was
irgton at this port After the receipt Of the nteger
Of the battles In Turkey consus quoted in Lonl
at s51 but afterwards declined to o. American seoul
ties were extremely dull Cotton is quoted armsr II
markets for breadstus and provisions remained with
change.
veil known merchant on India wharf, Boston, hI
suspended payment for q large amount He has been
tensiyely concerned trade In California aud AustrAli
The annexed an official statement OF the tolls coe
ed on all the New York State Canals in each Of the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-25
Domestic Markets.

CsRRIDoE CATTLE MARKET, Nov. 22-At mar
ss3 CATTLE about $40 beeves and IS stores consstin
old Prices.-Marhet beef extra, per cwt IS; first qua
81 second do $6A seJs third do. 90; ordinary ~,
500 Hoes SO So1s pre- wt Taliow $sls $9ia.
s., sl2. Barr.ll cattle, SIS s6X. Stores, worl
oxen sT5 sl65 Cows and calves $3l 500. In dsms
YsarliDgs 81 sl2 two years old SIC $ii; three
So BY lot 81 a s4t4. Swins-wholssaie still fat
and corn fed 80. per In.
BRIGHTON MARKET Nov 23.-At market, IT'S ca,
say go beeves lT5 stores, 1850 sheep aud $50
Pr.cea-Bcef cattle Although the number Of cattl
market was quite email, the demand not equal to
supply and ales we're not qck at redu ,ed prices.
quote extra 81 90 81 Isl first quSltty 50 rs u as SEQ
IS 90 q 80 %; third s. . 50 :5 Working oxen a
sales only noticed, viz: $50, SSs sos aud 3l25 G
ana calves Sales S22 So Stores -Dull; yearl
81 $l0 two year old si2 SIS; three rear old 81
sheep.--Dull. Sales 50 rs u 81 SO. Swlne.--Dul sh
to peddle, prime lots &C. old hogs Axe. &c. stu hog
sale. At retail from 5ke. to 10.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-25
TnAetpy At New onLrAss.-we have New Or

leans papers OF Wednssesv 10th instant They contain
the particulars Of terrible tragedy enacted IN that city
tue 18th The parties Mrs Helena Sage an
actress who bad lately arrived ia be Crescent CITY, from
Cincinnati and j. Bettford, French schoolmaster. The
lady was shot by Betord at her boarding house. after
which be shot himself, tee wound proving fatal The
lady, however, was living at last accounts. She Is OF
French parenfase and - represented being beau
uu She kept cigar store 10 Cincinnati, where Bstt
ford became acqusnted with her, ald folloged her to
New Or cans He eneeavored 70 nduce her to leave
hqpce the tragedy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-25

MAIL TO CALIFoRNrA.--The st Louis Rspubiicaa
advocates the establishment Of overland mail ron
frt st. Louis 20 California tn Fort Independence
and Santa Fe That paper says the distance be &c
compshed in twenty six days and at much o. eaper
rate ihs ID how psd ior the Isthmus transportation
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-25

APPoINTMRNT OF STATE ESGINEER--We under.
stand that Governor seymour has appointed John r
Clark State Er gneer and Surveyor elect to m that Office
during the unexpfed term Of Vim. McAlpne, who hls
resigned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-25

comparison of receipts for the two years to Novem
H. 1852 and 1862 wing the general Of trade
rs follows
1852. 1858. Decrease hcredI
On up freight mer-
chasdse $3.50, $782,450 $S4i6 S62,
On down nom
other states.... 12ai,sl1 1ls7,ee,7 ss7,osa
On down freight
from this State. 92836l 97O6Sl 42,a
Total 1913 -, OLE sos $1,000 slol,
1910