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Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-19

THE COLUMBIA GAZETTE
Is Published every Saturday morning.
By J.C DUCHOH K R. LeTEELE.
O6ice on Washington Street.

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Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-19

when we die. ooh, my y
A BRIDE's REvENcE.-The other
day, as a wedding party was ascending
the steps which approach one of our
Liverpool churches, the intended bride
herself, owing to some obstruction, or
inadvertant step, missed her footing,
and fell. The swain, unable at that
joyful crisis Of his existence, to conceal
his vexation at this little comtre temps,
exclaimed pettishly, "Dear me, how
clumsy" The lady said nothing, but
she was observed to bite her lip, and a
far darker and gloomier look than be-
coined the Court Of Hymen was seen to
gather on her brow. She walked de-
liberately into the church the cere-
mony commenced and everything pro-
ceeded in orthodox fashion, until the
important question was put-"Wilt thou
have this man - SC. Hero, instead
of whispering, blushingly, a soft aAirma-
tive to. the communion cushion the fair
lady drew herself up, cast with ering
glance upon her betrothcd, and mutter-
ing the word, "Dear me, how very
clumsy" sailed down the aisle, and
out Of the church, with the pert of an
offended goddess. ~ lzreru0ol ndn,r.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-19
ABA, TuoLuMNE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, SATURDAY

KisslNa.-Hardly any two females
kiss alike. There is as much variety in
the manner of doing it, as in the faces
and manners of the sex. Some deli
cate little creatures merely give slight
brush Of the lip. This is sad aggra-
vation, We seem to be about to 'have
good time,' but actually get nothing.
Others go into it like hungry man in
to a beat steak, and seem to chew up
our countenances. This is disgusting,
and soon drives away delicate lover.
Others struggle like mems when burying
themselves in the dry dirt. The kiss
is won by great exertions, and is not
worth as much as the trouble it COSTS
Now, we are in favor of certain shy
ness when kiss is proposed, but it
should not be continued too long; and,
when the fair one gives in, let her ad-
minister the kiss with warmth and en-
crgy. Let there be soul in it. If she
close her eyes, and sigh Immediately af-
ter it, the effect is greater. She should
be careful not to sslobber' kiss, but
Gve it as a humming bird runs his bill
into honey-suckle, deep, but delicate
ly. There is much virtue in kiss
when we'll delivered. We have had the
memory Of one We received in our youth
last us forty years and we believe it
will be the last thing we shall think of
when we die. ooh, my!)
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-19

The Daily Eren,ng Ns,cs says that
the sum total of coinage at the San
Francisco Mint for the month ending
July 3lst, amounted to 71,ll9,76.
Columbia gazette. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne County, Calif.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-19

IRISH VITA friend having visited
Curran one morning, and percciving
that he coughed with difficulty, told
him so, on which Curran said" It is
strange that should, for l have been
practising all night"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-03-25

The Volor Of the Turks.--The orators 10 the
British Parliament are very profase in thei,
compliments to the vslor and heroism of the
Turkish people. In the course Of his speech,
Lord Malmesbury said:
"With respect to the barbarous massacre of
Sinope, he must say that he had never read of
anything equalling the devotion displayed by
the Turks on that occasion. He saw the other
day letter from an eyewitness Of the action
who stated. that Turkish frigate, while sink
ing, actually fred her last broadside upon the
Russian fleet when the muzzles Of her guns
were only six inches from the water. There
was no record in ancient history--not even
Thermopylae and Marathon, nor in modern
history either--of bravery and devotion sur-
passing that which had been exhibited by the
Turkish nation in their defence"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-03-25
A Beautiful Picture.

The man who stands upon his own soil,
who feels that by the laws of the land in which
he lives-by the laws of civilized nations-he
is the rightful and exclusive owner of the land
he tiIls, is, by the constitution of our nature,
under wholesome influence not easily inbibed
from any other source. He feels-other things
being equal--more strongly than another, the
character of man as the lord of an iuanimate
world Of this great and wonderful sphere,
which, fashioned by the hand of God, aud up
held by his power, is rolling through the hea>
vens, a part is his--his from the center to the
sky. 1t is the space on which the generation
before moved in its round of duties, and he
feels himself connected by link with those
who follow him, and to whom be is to trans
NIT home. Perhaps his farm has come down
to him from his father.
They have gone to their last home! but he
can trance their footsteps over the scenes of
his daily labors The roof which shelters him,
was reared BY those to whom he owes his
being. Some interesting domestic tradition is
connected with every enclosure. . The favori.e
fruit tree was planted by his fathers hand--
He sported 10 boyhood beside the brook which
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-03-25
A Curious StOrY.

A young Partisan, travelling to Amsterdam
was attracted BY remarkably beautiful hous
near the canal. He addressed Dutchman il
French, who stood near in the vessel with:
PRAY, sir, may ask to whom that house be
longs?"
The Hollander answered him in his own Ian
"lk kan net verstan," Il do not understand
you)
The Partisan. not doubling he was under
stood, took the Datchman's answer for the pro-
proprietor's name.
''Oh, OH" said he, "it belongs to Mr.. Kani.
ferstan! Well am sure he must be very agree
ably situated. The house is most charming
and the garden appears delicious don't know
that / ever saw q better. A friend of mine
has one like it, near the river Choise; but Ger.
tainly give this the preference" He added ma.
ny other observations Of the same kind, te
which the Dutchman made no reply.
When arrived at Amsterdam. he saw mos
beautiful woman walking on the quay, arm ia
arm with gentleman. He asked person
who passed him who the charming lady was
but the man not understanding French, replied
"lk kan met verstan"
@What sir!" exclaimed our traveller, "is tha,
Mr.. Kaniferstan's wife, whose house is near the
canal! Indeed, this gentleman's lot is envia.
BILE, to possess such noble house and so love
ly acompanion"
The next day, when he was walking, he saw
some trumpeters playing at gentleman's door
who had got the largest prize 10 the Dutch lot.
tory. Our Partisan, wishing to be informed oil
the gentleman's name, he was still answered:
"Ik kan met verstan.''
'Oh!" said he, "this is too great an accession
Of good fortune! Mr.. Kaniferstan proprietor
Of such fine house, husband to such beau
tifuI woman, and to get the largest prize in the
lottery! 1t must be allowed there are some for
tunate men in the worldr'
About week after this, our traveller saw q
very suyerb funeral. He asked whose it was:
"Ik kan met verstan,'' replied the person Of
whom be inquired.
"Ob, gracious" exclaimed he; "poor Mr.. Ka.
niferstan, who had such noble house, such an
angelic wife, and the largest prize in the Jotte.
ry! He must have quilted this world with
great regret! But thought his happiness was
too complete to be of long DURATION"
He then went home, rejecting on the insta.
bility Of human affairs.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-03-25
A Flat.f0oted Candidate
The following is the card of candidate 70
Justice of the peace in Palestine, Texas:


The following is the card Of a candidate for
justice of the peace in Palestine, Texas:
Fellow Ciizens-With the issuance of this
sheet is unfurled to the breeze, eithe. in tempest
or calm, my name before you as candidate for
the Office Of Chief Justice of Anderson county,
at the ensuing August election. I do it from
choice, not from solicitation. l do it for the
Office ishonoroble and profitable feel myself
competent to discharge the duties of the offine.
claim no superior merit or qualification over
any one else who may choose to run against
me. would like to run the race solitary and
lone: but if any re desirous let them pitch in
it isn't deep. I stand Aatfooted, square toed,
hump shouldered upon the platform Of free
rights and true republicanism. In politics
am opposed to the present Legislature-in ia
vor Of Texas and her citizens. Opposed to
telegraphs, i. 9. on the time extension scale-a
right up and down all over railroad man; but
not at all of the twenty section stripe. Final
ly, fellow citizens, if you elect me your Chief
Justice, l will make the very welkin ring with
loud huzzas! for the sovereigns of Anderson
county! If defeated, will retire with dignity
and perfect good humor, remembering most
beautiful little song which sing remarkably
well, called: I'm afoat, I'm ahoat," &c. I
hope ere long to see you face 10 face.
A. q. CAnTLEY.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-03-25

DThe lace manufactures in Brusells are
among the most interesting objects in that city.
The lace is truly exquisite fabric, its great
superiority consisting in the 6neness Of the
material employed-being almost invisibly small
in fibre and bringing the enormous price Of six
or eight hundred. dollars per pound-and the
very delicate and ingenious workmanship, the
patterns being worked by themselves and then
sewed upon the entire piece.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-03-25
An EngIishman, i'm France.

| A correspondent of the the New Orleans
Crescent gives the following good hit at Eng
lish gravity:
1t is an Englishman's privilege to grumble,
! and why should not Americans? They 90
grumbling from one end of Europe to the other,
| with their checkered and ill.setting dresses
hugging about them, their huge travelling-
shawls, their enormous whiskers, and round
red faces looking very much like one Of their
own puddings ere it is taken out of the bag
You may know an Englishman by three things.
He always dresses ontlandishly; he always
keeps tight grasp on his purse, thinking every
thing is enormously dear; and always contra.
diets you, when he can possibly do so, with a
regular Dr. Johnson.Iike air, as though that
was the conclusion of the whole nation. You
have doubtless heard Of the John Bull who
never could 60 to sleep in peace without rails
ing his window, every time the watchman pas
sed under it calling "twelve o'clock" and baw-
ling out, "t is not twelve o'clock, you rascal, it
wants five minutes of it," He was type of this
race. Poor Mr.. Crapeaued knows not what to
make of him. All the widest, most improba-
bic stories about the eccentricities of English.
men are rife in France, and are readily swal-
lowed by the mass of the people. Here is one
that is now making great noise in Paris, and
it is said to be an actual occurrence. You can
Judge.
Sh Edward E. is the hero of the tale and he
is said to be as wealthy as his tastes and habits
are outre and extravagant. He engaged cele-
brated French pianist, not long since. to enter.
tain with his talent large and brilliant party
he was about to give at his hotel, in the Rue
St. Honore. The evening came round, and so
did the musician. On being ushered into the
drawing-room, he found four or five people all
ready arrived. On an ottoman in the farther
end ofthe room, was seated lady magnfcenty
dressed, whom Sir Edward Immediately intro
duced to the pianist as aLadv E., my wife,
Not the slightest bend of the head nor any
other acknowledgment on the lady's part fol-
lowed the introduction. sand this" continued
the nobleman, turning to another lady, seated
at the table, and attentively engaged in perus.
ing the last novel, which lay open before her,
"ths is my sister, the honorable Miss E., she is
a great reader, and frequently sits up very late,
engaged in her favorite occupation" The poor
artist bowed with true Frenchman's grace,
but his salutation was taken just as much notice
of as his previous one. ''This," pursued the
polite Sir Edward, pointing to . gentleman
seated at another table, shading his brow with
his hand, and intently gazing upon the squares
Of chess. board, "this is the greatest chess
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-03-25
player in England; am happy to be the medium
Nf ,i,tns

payer III E1hS 'auu, all nappy 10 % the medium
of your acquaintance"
Not nod, not the movement of muscle,
Indicated that the great chees>player was con.
csous OF the presence Of stranger To say
that the poor pianist was in despair at this
brutal reception, would but half express his
| feelings OF modification and astonishment.-
But. thought he to himself, there is probably
| some mystery connected with this manner of
reception that will soon be cleared up; in the
mean time, perhaps, shall have better success
with the touth party, and he looked inquisi.
t''ely at tall gentleman standing by neigh.
boring console and engaged in seeming the odor
OF some magnificent camelias in vases of Se-
vres porcelain "Ah!" said Sir E., divining
hls wishes, and in measure anticipating them:
you Will allow me to present to you this my
most intimate friend, the Viscount Bile
twice saved my life in India, but his many high
qualities OF head and heart needed not, assure
you, this additional motive to the high esteem
in which hold him" Again the Frenchman
bowed and again was his bow returned with the
same incivility-that is, not returned at ALL
Sir Edward, therefore, fearing perhaps too
hasty denouement, led the pianist up to the piano
and entreated him to favor him with an exhibi.
ton Of his skill. He complied, and selected
piecc VI MS o"n CouipOSItlOn
1t lthappened that the piano was exactly OPP
posite the ottoman on which sat the lady to
whom he had first been introduced. His fin
gers were flying over the keys at great rate,
when suddenly ne noticed the lady's handker-
chief drop. He sprsng forward with all a
Frenchman's galantry to pick it up aud restore
it, but his amazement may be conceived when
he discovered that the beautiful lady was moth.
ing more nor less than Uar. He turned to sur
vey the others; they were wax-the novel
reader, the chess-player, and the man "aux
cam!as." He began to suspect that Sir Ed
ward himself was not exactly what he repre>
sented himself to be, when that gentleman
came to his relief by assuring him that the real
company was yet to arrive; that these statues
were only figures Of some of his friends then
dead; that finally, he carried them round with
him wherever he went, kept several servants
for no other purpose than to wait on them,
with every possible mark of respect. Such is
Frenchman's idea Of au Englshman.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-03-25

still winds through the meadow. Through the
field lies the path to the village school Of ear.
lier days. He still hears from the window the
voice Of the Sabbath bell which caleb his father
to the house of God, and near at hand is the
spot where his parents laid down to rest, and
where, when his time has come, he shall be
laid BY his children. These are feelings of the
owner of the soil. Words cannot paint them:
they flow out of the deepest fountains of the
heart they are the lfe.spring of fresh, healthy,
and generous character. Everett.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-03-25

TA French newspaper gives an account of
newly discovered plan of building carts and
other vehicles, by which hose can be made
to draw one half heavier load than by carts as
at present constructed. The new vehicle has
four wheels, the foremost pair of. which come
about the middle of the horses body; the
weight is thrown on the axles and the vehicle
is so constructed that part of it covers the horse
to the neck.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-03-25
Saturday Coast Packet.

,.A For Bayou Sara, Williamsport,
lHs4H Port Hudson. Baton Rouge, Plaque
mine, Donaldsonvi'e and all inter-
mediate Landings-The favorite 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 throughout
the year, leaving New Orleans every Saturday at
5P. M-returning, will leave Bayou Sara every
Wednesday after the arrival of the cars from
Woodville. For freight or passage apply on board
orto EATON 4 HENDERSON, Agents,
oc22 No Front Levee.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-03-25

GTThe pain attending acute gouty inAam-
nation may, it appears by q statement in the
Medical Times and Gazatte, be very quickly re-
lieved by the application of pure spirits Of
wine. The mode Of application is by piece
Of lint saturated in the spirit laid over the part,
and then covered with oil silk. The effect Of
this application is thought to lie in the spirits
absorbed, and not in its being evaporated.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-03-25

UAccording to an estimate in the st. Louis
Advocate, the total length Of the Mississippi
river and its numerous tributaries, amounts to
$1,000 miles, Of which 10000 miles are navi-
gable waters
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-03-25

UThe American army is the most expen-
sire in the world, and it would beggar the most
wealthy nation in the world to keep up an sr.
my such 40 France has often done, and pay
them as United States soldiers and officers are
paid,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-03-25

TThe London Lancet states that insanity is
greatly on the increase among the working
classes in England, and that none but those
whose duties bring them in contact with the
sufferers can form an idea Of its fearful spread.
In one parish there are 4a4 persons of this de-
scription at the public charge.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-03-25

B'Under our institutions it is almost impos-
sible to become a vagrant, in the common &C.
ceptance Of the term. without being first q
drunkard; and consequently, to diminish va
grancy, drunkenness must first be diminished .
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-03-25

UIt is stated in Russian account of the
battle Of Akbaltyck. in Asia, that the Russians
gave no quarter to any but Turks. One gun,
served by Poles, was charged by Bagawouth's
dragons, and the artillesymen, in despair, flung
bullets with their hands a, the heads of the
Russians.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-03-25

DIn recent lecture on geological science,
President Hitchcock stated that the coal beds
in our country cover an area Of 225,000 square
miles, and contain no less than 100 cubic
mies of coal-enough to last the country a
million of years.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-03-25
Bayou Crosse Tete Packet.

,.@A The new and staunch built steamer
M.aJ AUBREY, JONES' master, will
ply as regular packet between Bayou Crosse
Tete, Paquemine and New Orleans, while high
water. lasts. Planters may rest assured that every
exertion will be made on the part of the officers
Of this boat to give satisfaction in every respect,
and while attention will be given to please all,
share of public patronage is respectfully solicited
For freight or passage apply on board mh1s
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-03-25
BAYOU Crosse Tete Packet.

,&asR.nh The new and safe steamer OPE.
HA LOUSAS, Capt. w. C. NEAL, will
Erun regularly between New Orleans
and Bayou Crosse Tete during high water and 50
long as there is any freight on the Bayou. Plan
,ers and others may rely upon it that every possi-
produce, &c. The patronage OF old friends and
the public generally is respectfulY solicited mh4
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PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING z
william p. Bradburn.
Office on Main street.

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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-03-25

pOf all happy households, that 10 the hap
piest where falsehood 10 never thought Of. All
pescs is broken up when once il sppeavs that
there is lisy 10 the house.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-03-25

rTFalse happiness renders men stern and
proud, and that happiness is never communi.
Gated. True happiness renders them kind and
sensibls, and that happiness is always shared.
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Twice q Week.
u. 9. Mail PACKET CHM

". .. sNSO RACKET Gtpsy.
,Has>A The splendid New Orleans and
kHH14s Bayou Sara packet steamer Gypsy,
s6szExzEEJ J. H. URE, master, leaves New Or
leans every Sunday and Wednesday at o'clock.
A. NJ. Returning passes Plaquemine on Monday
and Thursday evenings. jelI o
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PACKETS.
TWICE A WEEK,

TWICE A WEEK.
hCA q. 8. Mail Packet
ssEsssI5zS sEsI==55zS Coast and Bayou Sara Packet.
part za1.ea e,t,n For Sr,,IS BaySu Sara waterloo
sonville, and all intermediate Landngs-The fine
passenger steamer NEW L.ATON.9, EMILE F.
GROSS, Master, will continue in the above trade
for the balance of the season, leaving New Or.
leans on Monday at o'clock P. NJ, and on Fri
days at 9 o'clock, A. NJ. Returning, leaves Ba-
you Sora on Tuesdays and Saturdays after the ar
rival Of the cars from Woodville. For freight or
passage apply on board. fe25
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PLAQUEMINE:
Saturday, March as, 1854.

Sun Rises, Oh. s7m.---sun Sets, Oh. l6m.
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Liquors.
% bbls old rectifed Whiskey; 10 half bbls do
CO Monongahela, Bourbon and old Rye do
2.qr casks Otard, Dupuy & Co Brandy;
2 do Goddard & Co do;
2l-s do Sazerac do-just re.
ceived and for sale by HART AUSTIN 4 co.