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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-12-03
The louisville Murder.
OCTOBER Is, 1913.

The Louisville Courier has the courage to
characterize the killing of Professor Butler b.
Matthew F. Ward, in suitable terms, and to
speak Of just as free untrammeled press
ought to do. 1t says:
There are some acts, however, so glaring and
atrocious, as to sit in Judgment upon them
selves, and proclaim in the ears and the heart
of all, their own utter condemnation. And
viewed by the light which was thrown upon il
through the testimony given before the eXa.
mining court, the killing Of William Butler BY
Matt f. Ward, was an act Of this character
Few deeds more atrocious are to be found
mentioned in the records Of modern crime; not
one, that had so little to palliate it, has at any,
time come within our own knowledge Men
have been assassinated for hire, at the insti-
CATION of ambitions princes in whose way they
stood; others have been murdered for their
money, which could be obtained only through
their death; and love, jealousy, madness, re.
venge, have each and all lain at the bottom OF
crime, and counted their victims by hundreds.
Here was a n1oiiue in either case, strong and
controlling. But when or where, before, was
the life thus recklessy and cooly taken, of an
honorable, amiable, high-mnded man, engaged
at the moment in the office Of his useful pro-
fession, unwarned, unarmed, unsuspecting.
The testimony given on the preliminary
examination fully sustans the opinion passed
upon his atrocious crime by the Courier The
leading witness swears as follows:
Jno. A. Campbel,a a pupil in the school, was
first introduced as witness. He testified that
Mr.. F. Ward, accompanied by his two brothers,
p ohar ,rI William, oho,f os,lool,
the school room of Mr.. Butler; and William
Ward, the youngest, took seat, and Matt
Ward asked for Mr.. Butler. One Of the scho-
lars informed Mr.. Butler that some one desired
to see him. He went into the room, and Mat,
F. Ward accosted him by saying he had some>
thing to say, and asked him which he thought
the worst, the mean little puppy that asked his
brother for chestnuts, and then told on him, or
his brother who gave him the nuts? Mr.. Butler
made some reply, the witness did not exactly
know what. Ward then, in an impatient manner.
said he would ask Mr.. Butler another question:
and asked why he called his brother liar? and
then said that Mr.. Butler was id liar
and Immediately struck him. The witness then
turned his back and picked up the tongs, an
ticipating fuss, when he heard the report ola
pistol; saw Mr.. Butler fall, but saw nothing
more of Mat Ward. His brother, Rob't Ward,
was there, however, armed with large dirk.
hourishing it about. Mr.. Butler was shot in
the left breast, near the heart, with small single
barreled pistol Mr.. B. was a man of ordinary
strength, probably stouter than Ward, and in
better health. He assisted in taking Mr.. Butler
away from the school room.
The guilty parties have been remanded to
Jail, to stand their trial on charge of murder
in the first degree. The Judge refused to take
BAIL
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-12-03

Transactions Of The RothschHds-A recent
writer gives some interesting particulars upon
this subject:
In twelve years, about five hundred millions
of dollars were raised by this house for different
powers by way of loan or orsubsidy, which were
distributed in nearly the following proportions
For England, two hundred millions, for Austria,
fifty millions; for Prussia, forty millions; for
France, eighty millions: for Naples, fifty mIions;
for Russia, twenty-five millions, for several
German courts, four millions; for Brazil, twelve
millions; exclusive of various other large sums.
The remarkable success of the Rothchds, set
ting aside the great opportunities which they
have enjoyed from favorable circumstances,
may be attributed to their strict adherence to
two fundamental maxims The first in COM
pliance with the dying injunctons of the founder
of the house, is the conducting of all their
operations entirely in common. Every pro-
position of magnitude made to one of them is
submitted to the deliberation Of all. No pro-
ject is adopted until thus fully discussed, aud it
is then executed by united efforts. A second
principle is, not to aim at exorbitant profits, to
set definite Iimite to every operation, and, so
far as human prudence and foresight can do, to
render it Independent of accidental influences.
In this maxim lies one Of the main secrets Of
their strength.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-12-03
FOR THE COAST,

fss',s'ao + From and after Thursday 10th inst
5Ss5' 5S55S8 at o'clock NJ, the favorite stea-
#77SzzzsszSs=H #77tSzzzs.sH rner F.. D. WHITE, THEODORE Ell
FERT, Master will extend her trips to Simms-
port, Wllliamsport, Point Coupee, Bayou Sara
Waterloo, Port Hudson, Baton Rouge, Plaque
mine Bayou Goua, New River, Donaldsonvie,
and all Intermediate Landings
Returning will leave Williamsport on Sundays
at o'clock A. NJ; Bayou Sara on Mondays at s
A. NJ: Baton Rouge on Mondays at II NJ; Pla-
quemine on Mondays at 2 P NJ.
The Regular Packet WHITE will take Passen-
gers and Freight for the above Public Landings
and all intermediate Plantations. Having all old
and experienced officers, particular and punctual
attention will be paid TO all business entrusted to
their care. The public can rely upon the Steamer
White as a Regular Packet for the year, say win
ter and summer.
For further particulars apply on board, or to
J. H. MORRISON &Co New Orleans.
A. MARIONNEAUX & Co,
J. f. DEGELOS,
O. E. HAASE,
feb 10 Plaquemine.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-12-03

"Soluary and Alone" The Phiiade phia
Inquirer says Col. Benton is now seyentv-one
years old, and adds
We saw him the other day on the pavement
near his house in Washington. He is the
youngest looking man of seventy we have ever
seen; rather fuller in habit and broader than he
used to appear. He wears his hat with know
ing expression little on the left side, walks
with deliberate and measured tread, having
something like pride in its notwithstanding
that bespeaks consciousness that he is Thomas
Hart Benton. He feels his powers. and so does
his country, and so will it ever. His mark will
be left upon the era of his life. Few men of
equal intellectual power and knowledge have
appeared on this stage of action
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-12-03
NUMBER IS.

the hatches to purify the hold All the bedding
should be kept well dried, and brought on dech
in fine weather, and well aired.
MARX THIS WELL.-THE CHOLERA Is NOT
CONTAGIOUS so no one need be afraid of catch
ing it. There is no danger in waiting on anG
nursing any one Of the crew who may unfortu
nately be attacked.
The captains of all vessels trading to the port
Of Hamburg are hereby informed that proPc'
medicine, ready made up for use, and witt
plain directions, can be procured at prime co.;
at all the ship brokers and agents for Engli,.j
ships in Hamburg; and they are hereby reques-
ed to provide themselves with the same, in O.
der to afford all the protection to their crew :
which the circumstances of the case admit
Signed by order Of the General Board OF
Health of England,
HENRY AUSTIN, Secretary.
OCTOBER Is, 1913.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-12-03

PUBLIC SALE.

TN pursuance Of the provisions of the act of
Il the Legislature of this State, entitled San
Act to enable the Stockholders of the Iberville
Female School Society to proceed to and effect
liquidation" approved 28th April, 1853, and
agreeabIy TO a resolution passed by the under
signed Commissioners elected by the said
Stockholders under said act, the undersigned
will cause to be sold at public sale by Iicens-
ed auctoneer, at the Court House in the town
of Plaquemine, on
Tuesday, 9Th day Of December, 1853,
at o'clock A. NJ
That well known Lot of Ground and school
buildings of the said lbervilIe Female School
Society, situated in the said town of Plaque
mine, on Court street; the said Lot measuring,
all in French measure, $50 feet front on said
Court street and 100 feet in depth, bounded
North east by the Presbyterian church and
South west by the Methodist church. The
School building is built of brick with slate
roof, has two stories and dormitories in the
garrett, and is 81 feet front by 81 feet in depth
and was built and is we'll calculated for board
ing school.
TERMS.-$l7O0 payable cash on the day
of sale, and the balance of the price payable
one half at one year and one half at two years
from said day. Bill of sale to be passed be-
fore the Recorder, and purchaser to furnish for
the credit payments, his notes satisfactorily en-
dorsed; secured by mortgage on the property
Sold, to bear interest at 8 per cent after matu-
rity, and payable at the office of said Recorder.
C. CLEMENT,
J. A. DARDENNE,
H. F. DEBLIEUX,
Commissioners.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-12-03

Sodom and Gomorrha.-The Richmond
(Va,) Enquirer has notice of forth coming
French publication, in which it will be shown
that the celebrated 'sCities of the Plain" did not
occupy the site now covered by the Dead Sea
as has been the received notion of modern
times, but that their ruins are now to be seen
upon the dry land in the vicinity of that re-
markable body of water. The author, Mon~
sieur de Sauey, member of the French Insti-
tute, visited the Holy Land, so says the Peters.
burg Intelligencer, for the purpose of ascer.
tanning correctly the real sites of the doomed
Cities" and was successful in his explorations
In dispeling the prevalent error upon this
head, he does no violence whatever to Scriptu-
raj history, which certainly is no authority for
locating those cities in the depths of the Dead
Sea.
The work of M. de Sauey will no doubt, be
one of the most interesting that has ever ap-
peared upon the snbject on which it treats.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-12-03

Gold Bullsts.-Mr. Aubrey, who has re.
Gently returned from the Plains, and was enga-
ged in conflict with the Coyatero Indians for
80 days in succession, endorses the report that
he met tribe which used gold bullets Still,
we doubt it, remembering the old phrase that
"all is not gold that glitters." If it prove the
case, however, it is manifestation ofvery little
discretion on the part the Indians referred to.
1t is no way to keep off the white man, to shoot
gold bullets at him.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-12-03

A Wandering ChiM-A young girl of
about ten years came to this city few days
ago on the Cincinnati cars, connected with
whom were some rather singular circumstan-
ces. She stopped at one of the largest hotels,
and her forlorn and unhappy appearance imme-
diately excited the sympathy Of those who saw
her. They questioned her, and found that she
was travelling alone; that she had come unac-
companied and uncared for save by strangers,
from far distant southern city, and that she
was destined to town far from this place.
She was poorly dressed but had money. She
seemed to have been iIl-treated at her former
home, which she had deserted now, and desi.
red to reach her destination because she be-
lieved she had relatives living there. Her face
was pale and sad, and some great grief seemed
to be troubling her heart. She was kindly
assisted on her way by those whose sympathy
her appearance and her story had excited; but
the little thing scarcely knew whittier she was
going. May she reach her journeys end in
safety
This is one of the episodes of daily life that
is seen and forgotten. But it has its lesson,
just as has another incident we have met with
lately.
A bright boy Of tender years, blessed in all
but good father whose curse was drunken
ness was found one night in bar-room, crazy
with the influence of glass of whisky, which
malignant fend had persuaded him to take,
"to have some fun" That little fellow was
actually drunk. But here is the point Of The
incident. His father had come home that night
drunk, and even more cross than usual. Of
Tended at his boy, causslessly, he sprung upon
him like a tiger, whipped him, and turned him
out of the house The little boy, wounded in
spirit and in flesh, went to liquor shop near
by, and asked to stay there all night, for he was
a playmate Of the liquor sellers son. The
whisky was given him, ignorant as he was Of
it's nature, and that night he and his father both
slept the sleep Of the Drunka'd.-Ctsrsland
Plain Dealer. --... rr-....
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G.. BROWN,
Fashionable Tailor.

(Hai,, street, one door aboye Mrs Kahn's Store)
Has Just returned from New Orleans with a large
stock of Merchandise, such as Fancy and Plain
Cassimeres, Doeskins, Black Cloths, black and
fancy patterns of vestings, which he will make up
in the best style of workmanship and latest fash
IONS He also keeps constantly on hand, Gentle
men and Boys Furnshings-Back and fancy col
ored Frock Coats; Pilot Cloth Coats; Fancy tweed
Goats; Black satin, fancy figured and black cloth
Vests Undershirts; Cravats; Gloves, Socks Hand
kerchiefs; Cloaks; Walking Canes; Knives; Fancy
Wooden Boxes; and quantity of Pomatums and
Essences of all kinds. oc16
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PEAQBE7EEVE:
Saturday, December 3, 1859.

Woollen Cloth.-Accordng to a Michigan
correspondent Of the Genesee Farmer, thou
sands of bales Of the cast-of rags Of foreign
paupers, are imported to be worked up by our
manufacturers into cloth, to sell to the American
people. He says these rags formerly were used
as manure; but now all the low priced mems
wear is of this description of cloth, and NAV be
easily detected by putting ones hand upon it
it feels as rough as horse card RAGS, all
wool, are said to be worth seven cents per
pound in the New York market; while those
half cotton, are worth from three 10 four cents.
Probably the manufacturers would prefer to
to use good clean wool, instand of these rags,
if they both came at the same price. 1t is all
owing to competition; principle which, if not
closely watched, is perpet1ay clothing some
one or another in pauper's rags.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-12-03
Saturday Coast Packet.

,faas'.~ For Bayou Sara, Williamsport,
ss4Y1tsss Yftssss Port Hudson. Baton Rouge, Plaque
mine, DonadsonvIe and all inter-
mediate Landings-The tavorite and splendid
packet passenger steamer BELLA DONNA. hav-
ing undergone the usual summer repairs, will re-
sumo her trips in the above trade on SATURDAY
the 18th inst. at p. NJ, and continue throug hout
the year, leaving New Orleans every Saturday at
5 P. M.;-returning will leave Bayou Sara every
Wednesday after the arrival of the cars from
Woodvile, For freight or passage apply on board
or to EATON & HENDERSON, Agents,
orOD M | Front T evee
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PACKETS.
TWICE A WEEK.

h RI "a Coast and Baton Rouge Packet.
eez9sz5 t=zEt.ss.===zE=5z5 For Lobdelrs store, Baton
S-se@-:a - go Rouge, Plaquemine, Donaldson
vile and all intermediate Landngs-The fine
passenger steamer NEW L.4TON.4, EMILE F.
Gross, Master will continue in the above trade
for the balance of the season. leaving New Or
.eans on Monday at ) o'clock P. NJ, and on Fri
days at 10 oclock, A. NJ. Returning, leaves Ba-
ton Rouge on Tuesdays at o'clock P. NJ, and on
Saturdays at p O'Clock. For freight or passage
apply on board Or to
TOWNSEND & ADAMS, Plaquemine.
noI2 PETER MILLET Baton Rouge
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VicksbUrg Packet.

fSnsS.n The elegant and swift packet
sti5HEffsTS' IRA steamer PRINCESS, Captain T.
EzsssszSsszzzzszC c. HOLMES, leaves New Orleans ev
cry Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock for Vicksburg
and all intermediate landings. Returning passes
P!aGuemIne about ! O'Clock every Sunday. fe26
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Twice a Week,


Gs7an"~ D. The splendid New Orleans and
.ssafzFtattsss Bayou Sara packet steamer Gypsy,
Easszs J. Fl. URE, master, leaves New Or
leans every Sunday and Wednesday at o'clock.
A. NJ. Returning passes Plaquemine on Monday
and Thursday evenings. je1I
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-12-03
Bayou Crosse Tete, Sept Is, 1850.
a BEIHLER BROTHERS.

N Merchant TdilOrS,
- Would respectfully inform the citizens o
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. myl
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Fer Sale.

A. A HOUSE AND LOT, situated
@ Gin one of the most eligible locations
Ssa #I#Min Paquemine. 1t will be sold
Essass as4ss cheap if immediate application be
made For further particulars apply at this Of
fee. jy9
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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 Tete Sept IS. 1850.
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NEW GOODS
On BAYOU Crosse Tete.

THE undersigned respectfully informs his Gus
Il toners and the public generally on Crosse
ed a large stock of New Goods, comprising
Dry Goods, Hardware, Cutlery,
Plantation Goods,
Groceries,
Saddlery,
Castings, Crockcry,
Hats,
Roofs and Shoes. &c. &C.,
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Fashionable Clothing Store.
G, Brown.

Al Has Just received from New Orleans, a
III fine assortment of Goods, consisting Of
IL Ready Made Clothing of the latest style
and fashions.
Fine patterns for Pants and Vests.
A new article of Hats-very popular.
A fine assortment of Jewelry, Cutlery, &C.
A fancy article Of Summer Cravats.
And many other articles too numerous to men,
ton. Ali orders executed with despatch. Call
and see his new stock. apo
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-12-03
OFFICIAL.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
October II. 1883.

October II, 1858.
The subjoined precautions against the choI-
era, published by order of the British Board Of
Health in 1913, have recently been officially
communicated to this department, with sug-
gestion that they he published in this country.
They are accordingly recommended for pubIi-
cation, especially in the newspapers Of the
principal maritime cities.
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST gHE CHOLERA.
By Order of the General Board of Health in
England-To Captains of Merchant Ships,
Steamers, and Golfers.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-12-03
SIXTH INSTRUCTION.

Against Exposure TO Wei and Cold.
Wet and cold should as much as possible be
guarded against, by warm, dry clothing, and
stout shoes. A thick flannel belt or bandage
around the stomach and loins is a good defence
for sailors; when they 60 to bed, if the shirt is
damp or wet, they should change it, and put on
dry one. They should not stop out at night
on shore. Many sailors who have been drink.
ing at Hambro' Bar, and lying about on Sum
day night have been seized on Monday with
cholera, and died in a few hours.
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Plaquemine, Nov. 5, 1853.
VENTE PUBLHOUE.

I'm vertu des dispositions de l'acte de Ia Les
~ gsIature de Get Etat, intitule de l'Ecoe
des Demoiselles lbervilIe, proceder ct
etfectuer sa liquidation, approuve le % Avril
1853, ct par toute dun resolution adoptee par
les sousslgnes commissaires eIus par les dts
actionnaires conformement au dit acte; les
soussgnes feront vendre en- vente publique,
par un encanteur de ditte paroisse, la maison
de cour dams la vile de Plaquemine,
Mardi, le Dtcembre, 1853,
a dix heures du matir--
Cette propriete bien connue, situte dams la
vile &c Plaquemine, qui savait de maison de
pension ct d'Ecoie la dte SociGte ct appar-
tient a son fonds capital, Sc composant dun
terrain de l80 pieds de face Court street sur
l60 pieds de profondeur, lie tout mesure Fran~
case, corne au Nord est par lEglse Presby>
terrain, ct au Sud Quest par rEglse Methodiste,
ct des edifices ct ameiorations qui " trouyent
La maison d'ccole est en- briques, couverte en-
ardoises, deux etages ct un dsrtoir au gre
ner 81 pieds de face ct de 81 pieds de profon-
deur, blen dlstribuee pour ecole ct pension ct
batu pour Get usage.
CONDlTlONS.-$l70O compliant le jour
de la vente; lie surplus du prix payaGle noitee a
un an ct moitee deux ans de la vente. Lac~
quereur founira ses biets avec endosse,1r a
satisfaction assures par hypotheque SUI Ia pro-
pri?te, dams une acte de vente notarie qui sera
passe deyant lie Recorder ses ffas Ces bil>
lsts paysbes au bureau du dit Recorder ct por-
tant interet, apres leur echeance, a 8 pr. cent
par all. G. CLEMENT,
J. A. DARDENNE,
H. F. DEBLIEUX,
Commiss;lires
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-12-03

1H Bbls and sacks Nechanecks and Pink eye
4 - potatoes, for sale, cheap, by
od29 HART, AUSTIN & co.
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FOURTH INSTRUCTION..
On Fn0I
FIRST INSTRUCTION..

All kinds of fruit, salads, cucumbers, celery
and pickles had better be avoided; also oys
tiers, Holsters, crabs, mussels or other shell
fish.
The most wholesome articles Of food are
well-baked bread, good biscuits, rice, oatmeal
peas, and good potatoes; solid food is better
than fluid, and therefore, at this time it would
be a good thing to give the crew beefand NUT
ton instead of sOup.
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EXTRA Chewing Tobacco, 500 lbs. for sale by
u oct29 HART, AUSTIN & co,
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Cement.

Cement.
7E bbls Hydraulic Cement direct from Louis
- vile, per steamer Iriquois, just received
by HART, AUSTIN & CO.
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HAMS, Bacon, Sides and Shoulders, 5000 lbs.
al just received and for sale by
oct29 HART, AUSTIN & co.