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BlaekWc0d on Russia.
The November number Of Blackwood 5
Edinburgh Magazine contaius valuable
a:i'cle Oh the Oriental question, which
IS significant, inasmuch as Blackwood is
the organ. per esceLlentc, Of the British
Tory party; and if, ss a cclempoFary re-
marks. the tories condemn Russia, she
must ind ed be fcarfuily wrong. The ar
/ ticle is excellent alike for the manly re-
buke il administers to the Aberdeen cab
met, and for the information it affords
respecting the capacity Of the Turks TO
defend themselves The main opinions
of the article will be interesting at the
present crises. and We therefore give
them, condensed at hand:
The autocrat, according 10 Blackwood
chose the present year for unmasking his
designs on Constantinople. because the
abuse lavished on Louis Napoleon By ;he
English press had persuaded Nicholas that
an alliance between Great Britain and
France was npossible. st the present
time for any purpose Whatever. The
imbeciity through which the Aberdeen
ministry was deluded By Russian di plom-
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are also faithfully exposed. 4 frank
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penetrating at once the real intentions Of
Russia; and The deserved compliment is
paid TO Louis NanUleon Cf saving tina.
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Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

CALIFoRNIA.--We are under o5liga
tions to some unknown friend in Calfor-
MIA for late files OF San-Jose and San
Francisco papers,
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

~ - ~ %
Ex Governor Williams has been ap-
pointed by ;he Governor Of New lamp
shire as United States Senator to suppl,
the vacancy occasioned by tie dealt. OF
Senator L lhert0H.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

doctor" said a man 10 physician.
my daughter had q fit this morning. and
continued fer hall 81 hour without knowl-
edge or understanding" oh" replied
The doctor. never mind that. many reo-
pie continue 50 al lacir livcs..
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

NEW ORLfENS, Nov. 30.
The Board of Health report 26l deaths
during last week. Of which 129 were
from cholera.
Z. j. Carroll. formerly editor Of The
CresceAt, died yesterday.
Weather rainy and sulry.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08
Wheat and Buckwheat Flour, kept con-
family on hand al MIL Prices.

ESs.--Deer Skins and Sheep
y<5T Pels, will fnd ready cash market
u u at the Grocery Store o.
IRVINE " VAN VALKENBURGU
Dec z, 1873. 4piff.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

HE LAWYER THAT DON'T SNEER--Did
the reader ever see him? Did any body ev-
eF see the lawyer who did not, as mat
ter o! course, sneer--always in view Of
ne juTy-at every .hing said and done by
the oPposi paIty3 The practice is almost
universal, ana shows hat q multitude Of
lawyers sink all the gentlem'n in the at
iorney. Now and then mognanimous.
high toned counsellor. or young lawyer,
fresh fFem the healthier influences Of home
CT college. departs from the coalse rou-
tine. but the exceptions are few.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

IRVINE * VAN VALKENBURGH are doing
a smashing business in the Grocery and
selves or their customers, but high prices
and picayune merchants.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

TIE L4tsr CENsUs-The summing up
OF the population Of The United States,
III ! $50 Is Is follows:
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

ExiCRANT ARRIVALS ~ OcToBE2. The
following statement presents the number
Of foreign emigrauts arriving al tbs pur.
of New Yo.k during the month of 0Cio-
ber and The q uutTy reureet ntci.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08
Tsie State of Indiana,
N:sssE.kss County, $50

III The Marshall Circuit Court Febra-
Gry Term. 1884.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-08
a Letter from Was ington.
From the Charleston Courier.l
WASHING from, Zee. 27.

WASHINGTON Dec. u.
The Bill making provision to enable the Pre-
sjdcnt to confer the rank of Brevet Lieutenant
General on General Scott, having passed the
Senate by a large majority, would, it was sup
posed, readily pass the House. There have
been strong Indications of public opinion in ia.
vor of the measure. 1t was thought the bill
would become a law this week, so that the Pre-.
| sident would hand the commission to General
Scott, as a New Years present.
The motion to take up the Senate bill was
made, in the House, by Mr.. Stephens, of Geor-
| gia. objection being made, it was necessary
to suspend the rules, which requires a vote OF
two thirds. The vote was "a for taking upthe
bill, and 70 against it. So the motion failed,
and the vote for taking up the measure is so
small that it is now a matter Of doubt whether
it will pass. There is, it appears, a strong op~
position to the measure in the House of Rep
Some say that it is improper to confer on any
man a rank heretofore conferred on no one but
General Washington; and as we have had but
one Washington, so we should have but one
Lieutenant General. But to this, it is replied
that the proposition is to give General Scott
the breret rank alone, not full rank. Others
again think the country has done enough al
ready for Mexican Generals. 1t has elevated
two of them to the Presidency, and a third was
brought forward over the heads of all the ciyi.
Iians Of his party as a presidential candidate
Others also, who were distinguished in the Mex
lean war, have been honored by various marks
of public favor. But the public will hardly be
satisfied with these objections, and little is haz-
ardedin the assertion that, if General Scott lives
the rank Of breyet Lieutenant General will be
bestowed upon him, under the incoming admin.
i%stration, and as one of it's own measures.
Dir. r. NJ. 7. Hunter has, it seems, met Gen.
Pierce in Boston, instead of proceeding to Con.
cord.
We know nothing of the result of the con-
ference as YET, but it is presumed that General
Pierce will be much influenced by the advice of
Mr.. Hunter in the composition Of his Cabinet.
1t is doubted by Mr.. Hunters friends whether
he will accept any Cabinet Office. His col
league, Mr.. Mason, is talked of as the Secretary
of State in that case.
1t is now said that if any one shall be taken
into the Cabinet from New York it will be Mr..
John A. Dix. Mr. Dix was a prominent Will
mot Proviso man, and will be very objectiona-
bic. | can hardly believe that he viii be invi-
ted. 1t is not likely that any one will be taken
from New York.
Mr.. Everett's letter in answer to the propo-
sition Of France and England for the tri~partue
Treaty, is said to be very able. 1t takes very
high American ground. 1t is supposed that
Mr.. Mason's resolution calling for it will pass,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-08

Destructive Fire-$20.O0o Loss!-We are
forced once again to chronicle the visitation of
distressing calamity to our city, in the loss of
property by fire.
At an early hour on Tuesday morning last, a
fire broke out in small two story house on
Water street, owned by Nr. Beale, and ragged
with undated fury until most of the buildings
on the square were consumed. Several build
lngs on Lafayette street were also severely in
Jured only. The main sufferers were as fol-
lows:
Robert BeaI 2 brick buildings insured for
$4,000, on Levee street. R. Beale one frame
building occupied as a Boarding and Coffee
house; it was in this house that the fire is sup
posed to have originated.
t. Sylvan stock of groceries insured for $500.
A fruit store kept by a French lady name un-
known.
R. Lafon, Bakery, and one two story fra me
building known as the New Orleans Coffee
house-Ioss about $4,000. No insurance.
c. A. Hon partial damage, covered by insur.
ance.
John Huguet two story brick building, cor
ner of Lafayette and Lanrel streets, damage
about $500, covered by insurance.
G. Picard stock of Dry Goods, damage COW
cred by insurance.-Adrocate.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-08

The Law of Courtship.-We take from an
antiquated volume, bearing the imprint "16o3"
containing what was then Common Law, in
respect to courtship, love and marriage, at that
time, and which has never been repealed since,
that we have any knowledge of; we extract the
following portion.
Albeit as howe become parte of the common
lave, in regard to the social reIashuns of life,
that as often as evry besextile doth return, the
ladies' have sole privilege during the time it
continueth, of making love unto the men; which
they may do either by word or looks as unto
them it seemeth proper, and, morrow, no man
will be entitled to the clergy who doth refuse
to accept the offers of the lady or who doth in
anywise treat her proposal, with slight or con-
tumely.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-08

The British ReuieWs.-We would call the
attention of the reading public to these peri
odicals. The beginning of a new year is a
very suitable time to subscribe. The London
Quarterly, The Edinburgh, The North British
and The Westminster Reviews, together with
Blackwood's Magazine, will be furnished by
LEONARD ScoTT & Co., New York, for the
small sum of $40, or singly for So. The pos
tage on Blackwood per annum is "a cents, and
on one Review - cents. No one not satisfied
to remain unacquainted with the productions
of The ablest and most interesting writers of
Great Britain, will neglect so favorable an OPP
portunity as these terms afford. The affairs Of
Europe, political, religious, scientific and litera.
ry, are thoroughly discussed by the most distin.
guished champions of the respective classes of
whose views and interests these Reviews are
the opponents. Blackwood will be particularly
attractive to many from contributions of Bull
wer and other noted noyelists. By arrange
ment with its British Publishers the American
Publishers receive early sheets fthis magazine
and are enabled to publish il almost simulta-
neonsly with its issue in Europe. .-
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-08

u At a meeting of the Iberville Lodge No, 81
of A. Y. Masons, held at their Hall in the village
of Plaquemine, Wednesday morning, January
4th, 1853, the following resolutions were passed:
Whereas, it is with deep regret that this Lodge
has been informed of the death of our worthy and
esteemed brother, ROBERT E. B~AYLEY, late Sec
rotary of this Lodge, who died in the city Of New
Orleans on the Sd inst, therefore be it
Res0lred, That in the death of ROBERT E.
BAYLEY, Iberville Lodge No. 81 has lost a firm,
consistent and useful member, and that the fra
terniry has lost a brother, whose exemplary
character was well worthy of imitation, and
from society has been taken one of its highest
ornaments, whose loss will be deeply felt and
sincerely regretted bv all who knew him.
Resotted, Tina, we sincerely condo'e and
sytnpathize with the afflicted parents and rela-
tives of our deceased brother. in the sad be-
reavenlent which has deprived them Of a devo-
ted son and brother, who has been cut down in
the morning of his life and usefulness, creating
a void which the healing influence OF time alone
can fill.
Resolred, That as a mark of respect and affec.
ton for the memory of our deceased brother,
tire members of this Lodge wear the usual
badge of mourning for the space Of thirty days.
That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the
family of the deceased, and that copies be sent
to the Southern Sentinel and Iberville Gazette
for publication.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-08

The Incoming Cabinet.-The usually well
informed Washington correspondent of the
New York Commercial Advertiser speaks con-
fidently of the following gentlemen as likely to
compose President Pierce's Cabinet; Mr.. Hun
ter, of Virginia Mr.. Howell Cobb. of Georgia;
Mr.. Guthrie, of Kentucky; Nj. Greene, of Mas:
sachusetts Mr.. Downs, of Louisiana Mr.. Todd
of Ohio and Mr.. John A. Dix, of New York.
Another report is as follows: We copy from
the Baltimore Sun, of the 28th ult:
1t is stated that Gen. Pierce held a confer-
ence with invited friends at the fremont House
in Boston, on Saturday, regarding his Cabinet.
Senator Hunter, Of Virginia, who was present,
had the refusal of the Treasury Department,
and declined it. 1t is thought he may be urged
into the Department Of State, though d~isincin.
ed TO accept office.
1t is also said that Daniel s. Dickinson, of
New York, has been fixed upon for Secretary
of State; James c. Dobbin. of North Carolina.
Secretary of the Navy; Jefferson Davis, of Mis-
sissippi, Secretary of War; A. o. P. Nicholson,
of Tennessee, Secretary of the Interior; and
Gov. Seymour, of Connecticut, (probabIy)
Postmaster General.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-08

Another Ring.-The "gold' individual who
exhibits himself and any quantity Of golden or
naments, of Sunday mornings, in the vicinity OF
the Verandah and City Hotels, will shortly APP
pear with a new wonder w%herewith TO aston
ish the natives. One would think that he had
already ornament enough to satisfy any one
but he, it appears, is not of the stuff every day
people are made of, and he could not rest salts
fed until his fingers boosted another ring. The
new prodigy is like its predecessors, of pure
solid gold. 1t is worth $500, and weighs near
ly if not quite a pound. This small treasure is
intended for the owners ~'.little' finger. 1t is
the work of Mr.. Melon, jeweler and goldsmith,
on Camp street, and is adorned with small car
we'd figures, standing ont in bold relief and of
very diminutive size, yet distinct and express
sive. The right, outer surface represents the
flight of Joseph, the Virgin and the infant Jesus
into Egypt. Joseph bearing a palm branch
leads the way, the Virgin follows, seated on a
donkey, and holding the Savior in her lap. On
the left, outer edge Of ring is seen the prophet
Daniel standing between two lions. The pro-
plet has not got a blue umbrella under his arm
to distinguish him from the lions. The face of
the ring exhibits an excellent design of the cru.
%citixion, with the three crosses and the Savior
and the two thieves suspended thereto. This
ring is certainly a curiosity--Pic.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-08

French Occupotlonof Samana-A captain in
the French marine, who arrived at New York.
on the 22d uit, from 81. Domingo, reports thai
there is a feet of the Emperor already in undis-
puted possession of the harbor of SANTANA. 1t
is further announced that it is the intention Of
Louis Napoleon to send all the necessary rein
forcements to keep the prize he has secured +;
and there is said to be not the slightest doubt
among the French residents of the island that
the ground taken by Napoleon will be defended
by the whole force of the empire.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-08

The First Of Jnuary.-Over twenty. five
hundred years ago, Numa Pompilius, the second
King of Rome, appointed the first of January
for a grand festival. He also dedicated the day
to Janus, one of the heather deities, in whose
honor the month itself had been named, and
who was supposed to preside over the destinies
of the whole year.
In the ecclesiastical calendar, the day is &C.
LIBERATED as the Feast of. the Circumcision, to
commemorate the ceremony under the Jewish
law to which CHRIST submitted on the eighth
day after his birth. By the primitive Chris
tlans it was called the Octave of Christmas
and kept as a solemn feast, in opposition to the
custom OF the pagans. We do not find any
mention of it as a festival until near the close
of the fifth century.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-08
A Noble Feuow-En the proceedings of tn,

A Noble FelL0U.-In the proceedings of the
national House of Representatives of a few
days back, we find the following incident:
On motion Of Mr.. Bradbury, the bill directing
the payment to Thomas B Parsons of certain
arrearages of pension was taken mp.
Parsons was a coxswain in the navy. and in
1903 was in a small cutter sent out from a
United States ship on the coast of Louisiana
The boat contained seven other persons, only
one OF whom besides Parsoncould swim. The
boat was overturned, and Parsons succeeded in
placing The six who could not swim in such IA
position as they could cling to the boat. With
the other he swan towards the shore. Before
he reached i. his companion became exhausted,
and Parsons nobly carried him to land. The
boat, with the others, in the meantime had drift
ted TO a point nearer to the coast, and Parsons
swan to it and successfully brought to the
shore each Of the six persons. Among those
thus saved was Midshipman (now Commodore)
Jones. After saving his comrades, Parsons
again swan to the boat and brought it to land,
and in so doing disabled himself, and was short
ly after discharged. He received q pension as
an ordinary seaman, and the bill provides for
arrearages of the difference between his PEN
sion and the pension of a coxswain, his rank at
the time of receiving the injury.
These facts having been stated by Mr.. Brad
bury, the bill was passed unanimously.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-08

Execution in China.-A Chinese merchant
named HiamIy, accused and convicted of hav-
ing XII led his wife, was sentenced to die by the
total deprivation of sleep. The execution took
place at Annoy. The condemned was placed in
prison surveillance of three gurdians, who re-
lieved each other every alternate hour, and who
prevented him from taking any sleep night or
day. He lived thus for nineteen days, without
having sleep for single minute. At the COM
mencement of the eighteenth day his sufferings
were so cruel that he begged, as a great favor,
that they would kill him BY stranguIation.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-08

High Waler.--The river is still rising at this
point, and although it may fall soon, we cannot
expect it will be much lower this season, but
have every reason to believe it will be much
higher. 1t behooves, then, the town authorl-
ties and the levee commissioners to search out
and secure Immediately the weak points in the
leyees. Our new Mayor has come into office
at an important time, and one which presents
a fair opportunity for him to extend his popu-
larity by the exercise of his vigilance in pre-
serving our town against the Entertainments
of the river.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-08

Prosperity Of The South-The Bulletin says
that the present condition of the planters of
South, in every direction, in apecuniary sense
is infinitely more favorable than at any time
within the last ten or fifteen years. As a gener-
al thing, abundant crops of every description
have rewarded the farmer, and plenty, if not a
profusion, of all the necessaries, TO say nothing
of the dispensable Injuries of life, may be
found throughout the length and breadth of
the slave holding. States.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-08
TElizabeth Job, aged 90 years. died in Ce

UEIizabeth Job, aged 90 years, died nee
Gil county, Nd, a few days ago. Her brother,
Andrew Job, has, for the last SO years, lived the
life of a hermit, in an old shanty, in the woods,
on the borders of Maryland and Pennsylvania.
She at one time lived with him, but it appears
he drove her away, declaring that no woman
should live where he was. He is about so
years Of age, with a long beard, of apparently
half a century's growth. His dress consists of
an old blanket, thrown over the shoulders and
tied round the body, with a number of old rags
tied over his feet.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-08

Gen. Pierce's Fortune.-As everything rela.
tive to the late President elect possesses a,
this time considerably interest, we give the fol-
lowing from a correspondent of a New York
journal:
Gen. Pierce, when nominated, was compare
lively a poor man pecuniarily considered, worth
perhaps somewhere from $4,000 to S$25 900,
which he had acquired in The pursuit of an ardu-
Gus legal practice since he resigned his seat in
the US. Senate. Since his election, however,
his friends appear to be adding to his fortune
materially. In addition to the magnificent ring,
valued at $4,000, which was recently sent from
California, some of his friends in that city are
about to give him a splendid coach and pair of
horses. A short time since a few of his friends
here gave him a gold. headed cane, on which was
engraved the different coats of arms of the thir.
ty-one States. The ladies' of Concord are also
preparing to forward a large and beautiful copy
of the Holy Bible to the White House on the
4th Of March. Last, but not least, il is eur.
rently rumored that a wealthy relative of Mrs.
Pierce, residing in Boston, has checked the
General to the tune Of $4,000. This latter
rumor, however, is contradicted in the New
Hampshire Patriot.