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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-09

Foster, the returned Californian, who killed
bis wife with a bowie knife, in Rose, Michigan,
was melted to the murder by wicked neighbon
who. disliking him excited his Jealousy, d.
though they knew and esteemed bis wife a, an
honest woman.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-09
CONGRESSIONAL.

WAsHISoToS, Dec SIN the Senate, to-day
no business Of Importance was transacted.
In the House, Mr.. Sellers gave notice of q
bill to prevent the enlistment of foreigner.
into the army and navy of the United States
and TO prevent foreign paupers and criminals
from entering the country. ga.
Nj. Sellers also introduced q resolution call.
ing for information in relation to the recent
meeting Of American Ministers, at Ostend.
A, spicy debate ensued.
Mr.. Bayly pronounced the resolution uucall-
ed for, and moved its reference to the Com.
1nittee on Foreign Affairs. a'''oil 81 b'a5s
Nj. Hillyer favored The resolution. \
Mr.. Lstcher advocated the resolution. He
wss confident the public distrusted the Minister
to Madrid, and desired all the facts in relation
TO the late meeting at Ostend to 60 before the
country. He also thought the appointment Of
Mr.. Soule an unfit one, and that the interests
Of the country would be promoted by his re.
call, -.
Mr.. Sellers said he would not trust the man.
ageruent Of tho diplomacy Of the country to
others than native born citizens-Mr. Souie,,
in his opinion, might live to be as old as Me-
thaselah. and not understand the principles on
which our Government h conducted. s91l
The motion to refer the subject to the com.
mittee on Foreign Affairs failed, and pending
q vote on the adoption, Of the resolution, the
House adjourned. "a
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-09

Gen. Cas- and the Nert Presidencu-Tbo
Detroit Tribune denies that Gen. Cass has laid
aside all pretention to the Democratic pomin,-
ton for the Presidency for 1856. The Tribun.
says he will be in the field, but does not me-.
dict how he will come out of the field.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-09

A female, attired in the most fashionable b.
biliments, recently rushed into boarding house
at Cincinnati, crying for protection, and deelar.
ing that she had been drugged. A physician
who was sent for decided that she was beastIy
intoxicated. whereupon the police escorted he,
to her residence in another part Of the city.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-09

Canadian TarB.-The Inspector Generals
tariff resolutions were adopted by the Canadian
Legislative Assembly, on the Oath ult. Asre.
CARDS sugars the following rates are to be char.
ged: Refined, 50 SO, Bastare, 81 Is and Raw
81 IS per cwt.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-09

On the 9th, the city of Charleston, Mass.
elected three Know.N othings to the S,,ts
Legislature, to fill the vacancies in its delec,.
ton.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-09
Richards

Has some of the incest kind Of things for
Christpas--presents fer young ladies, gifts
for children, dainties for wives; Pieds de Co.
cAon put up Paris fashion, and a host of other
Injuries for epicures. See advertisement ror
what is better still, 60 and see .hlia store, and
you'll come ont with an armfall. "a afa,h fb.a
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-09

Fall official returns from all the counties in
the State Of New York show the vote for Coz.
ernor to be l57,l24 for Clark, l56,66l for Ssy.
mour, l22, O98 for Ullman, 33,79l for Bronson
making the total vote in the State 469,674.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-09
cd, .a.a5 DROWNED!
One Hundred Dollars Reward and
An Expenses!!

VX7 Ill be PAID TO any person, White or black,
w for the finding Of the body of Mr.. WILL
LIAM JOHNSON, Il planter Of Mississippi, bro.
ther Of Ex-Gov.H H. JohnsonJ who tell overload
from steame1Magnolia, Tuesday night, 3lst ut,
near Manchac-sNch person finding said body to
give information Of the fact to w. P. Bradbunh
Piaquenins, where it can be obtained. who VI
pay the shove reward. 3
Mr.. johnson i about sixty years of age, 5fet
7 or 8 inches high, rather stout built, and hair
slightly gray and q little curly. He is reported to
have had on = cloak buttoned around his neck
when he fell overheard. He wears a gold watch,
and usually when travelling carrys a belt around
his body, containing what money or papers be
might have with him. s-s'a 4
The public Is urgently requested by the distress
ed family Of the deceased, to make Inquiries re-
pectiDg him, and to circulate the above descriptna
and reward. s.ss3 dec9
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-09

Reperdy Joanson.-Gen Webb writing from
London . bic paper, the New York Cossie,
end Esq*ire, says Of this Distinguished asn,
tleuaa.ss's ~ aBH .taI - I'D esaato41alet
The Hon Rsverdy johnson returns, insthe
Bdltic. having won ! ehapiet Of 'hurels for
himself, AID Respect and admiration for the
American Bar, BY His able and eloquent a1gul
ment before TIE, Joint Commission Of the two
Governments, IN behalf Of 4 chin against the
United St9teS for { debt due By Texas for ves-
aeas hrnisbedah her Navy byiis British subject
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-09

sHow ass -, Smith, ssid Jones. Oh "
Smith psstends NOT to knew him, and replies,
hesitatingly- ,tss aos rs - ssgf p
..s6ir;, Joal have Tie aadfvsntage efms." 2sns
sYes, l suppose s~ess,srybedy has that's got
common seDeesFyia8 fftz is90 sk3a YfB0f.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-09

The official vote in Boston on Monday, on
the proposed new charter, increased the number
Of Aldermen from eight to Twelve, to be elee.
ted on general ticket.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-09

An old lady being late 1t church. entered q,
tia eongtegation were tising for prayer. sIAl'
aid she, courtssyings s6sntgetap on my &c.
couRkns 3iavsi hgs st,0e 10 ;ysanfeSse a3fF
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-09

from Cincinnati Of the 24th says:
II IL understood the Know Nothing Convsn.
tioB, which has been in secret session here for
the last two weeks, will adjourn Tomorrow.
The attendance has been very large, and each
State 10 the Union has been fully represented.
Among the representatives were Msssrs. John
n Clayton, Of Delaware. Ullman Of New York.
Browne Of P~ennaylvana, Lnms4eu, Of New.
Qsieans, and Mayor Conrad, Of Philadelphia.
The utmo:s harmony il said to have pssvalsd
amOpgst them. g-a5se 5s faf IA a. ,aa1l 81
Important changes haye been mads 10 their
constitution, answ ritual adopted, and Ill their
passwords, signs. ETC., have undergone . cou,.
plete alteration. ! , sgs III 6aaa8 ~. -
The question With reference to Presidential
candidates was not brought up. Ii.ail
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-09

The town Of Balaklava. where the late battle
between the allies and the Russians took place,
contains less than 500 inhabitants, and is nine
miles from Sebastopoh e ai4'
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-09
sNNTMERM sEMTAMEAe
e


psee advertisement Of shs sale Of Coffee
House. &c. The <snd alluded 10 is andoubt-
edly the nssst accet table y town, ~andsperhap.
the most popular.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-09

The Washington Union of the 2eth ult,. cav,
that reliable information leads it to believe ,b..
Horatio Seymour will be declared Goyerno, =.
New York for another term.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-09

Animals.

ANIMALS, W
A ND other GIFT BOOKS for the HOLIDAYS
III also a fine assortment of French Almanacs
for sale at tde9l RICHARDS. Z
ERESH P~erfamery, Toys and Flower Vases,
i Just received and for sale at RICHARDS.
NEW Variety Of Cigars of different brands, the
IN choicest to be had, for sale at RICHARDS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-09

The Floating Palace.
Don't forget The Floating Palace to-day, its
beasts and birds. and many strange sights.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-09

MN isfa tedirioshy-she ess nee no han fos
money tho more he worshipsg i. Msers ars
always folks Of very ANAL stemashs. and I'd
kin people. SID :ssa3@ aoissf hal .tasT
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-09

sa1A valned friend hss' called our attention
To- iettev from The correspondent of Tie No
hdn5l Intelligence, At Patis. which, fomu. tie
Interesting themes il touches dupon,p and the
sppa'enly truthful and unprecedented view Ia
zen OF them, and The inestyls Of the compost.
yen lsa, tell , we ssh,ll ak ths loan, off { the bel paper.
Nat We pay insert the letter ia ,aar next issue.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-09

eminent, in consequence Of the difieultiea
which have been transporting in that country
The President says, however, that he believes
that the present Government Is favorably ia.
'clined towards = compliance with our lust de-
mands. The late Ministry were violently 'eex.
PEELED from power, and the present ineumbents
are men Of very different views from them. m
relation to the administration Of internal 1T.
fairs. There are serious questions in relation
to difficulties between the, Spanish Govern.
msnt still spending; but there seems good
ground for expecting that onF Minister win
find fewer obstacles II the way; of 20 adjust
ment, and making suitable arrangements for
reatoring harmony and preserving peace b.
tween the two countries, than 10 would under
The former government. .te. ~ air. go
The message then announees that there ars
negotiations with Denmark, pending, il, refer
ence to the proposition That that country shall
The levying & tbs, sonsd dues q
El.ioors. and sueIsstss 4 Radi6sasies ef the
Tie PERSECUTION II shsi ILsspssa 81, .s.psdiaiions. 10 =
j sucessatul issis &. lsxts notiSed. and he ne
g~otiation Of sItIraty, b 'vhich ne inhabitant,
Ths diibcnltss IL sons tine exisiine g.
tween this country and Mexico, tie message
'tateA, stilI remain unsdjpsted, owing. q. in tbe
siset of Spain, "a de disturbed condition of
Ehe eosptIy. Tbs undeftikhS Of iiIfhdstehqf'
against the country i~hadenouuced,
ia ifi Is declared Tint ppsiitjeihpsators ID them
must be punished. Finally, Do commence.
nent Of the establishment Of q new boundary
line between the Two counties b announced.
The efforts Of orr 1llMsets. md OABosss 10
,psni the Amazon "a oar cemuystce,N iaaN1
bounced, hsve notyss bseshuecesdssl. lao hai
saas4.aaF
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-29

LEARNING To SPELL.-Bad spelling is dscred.
liable. Every young should besa master of
his native tongue He that will not learn to spell
the language that is on his tongue and before his
eyes every hour shows no great aptitude for the
duties OF an intelligent observing man.. Bad spell.
ing is therefore dscredtablc indication. n 1t IN
dlcaies b!underng mana man tha, cannot see
with eyes open. Accordingly, have known
the application of more than one young man
made with grea. display of fpenmanship and parade
o. references, rejected for his bad spelling Bad
spelling is a very bad indication. He who runs
may read it. A bright school boy, utterly inca
Pabie OF approaching your stories Of science, art.
and literature, can your bunders. You will
find it hard TO inspire that boy with any great
respect for your attainments. Bad spelling is
therefore mortifying and inconyenient defect.
We have known men thrown into very prominent
positions so ashamed of their deficiency in this re.
spec, that they venture send letter until
1t has been revised by friend. This was, to say
tile least Of it, sufficiently inconvenient. We say
again, learn TO spell. Keep your eyes open when
you read, and il any word is spclt differently from
your mode, ascertain which is right. Keep your
dictionary before you and in writing, whenever
you have The least msgiving about the spelling Of
word look at it at once, and remember it. Do
not let your laziness gel the better OF you.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-29
)lstinrt rs tbe BiIlou, hut one ns tkt 5ra.'


We notice in the European papers a fact so ex.
raordinary, that we could hardly give credit TO it,
if It was not endorsed by Of The highest
standing IN Berlin and Vienna. A very wealthy
lady had by first marriage twin sons, TO whom
size was devotedIy attached. Their health being
delicate she decided upon leaving Germany. BE-
the advice Of .he most eminent physicians she
fixed her residence in Italy; there, under the in.
fuence of the fine climate, they grew, but pre-
served the nervous impressbility which in their
youth had put their lives IN danger. Their like.
ness TO each other truly surprising. Both
devoted themselves 10 The fine arts, painting espe-
cially. When sixteen years old they we're con-
sidered masters; but about that time crisis
took place in the disease attacking both. The
hysicians decided that the young men must sepa.
rate they objected for long lime, but at last
overcome by the supplications OF their mother,
they left no chance to decide which one should
depart = =+'..
1t fell upon Alfred, and he started to visit
Greece and the East, to be absent about year.
Regularly we're transmitted by hlm 10 his mother
and brother left behind pictures, sketches, &C., OF
interesting and beautiful scenes in his travels.
But these pictures, taken from nature, were ex-
acrIy the counterpart OF what had been painted by
the brother at home during the same time that
they could not be distinguished the one from the
other. While in Upper Egypt, Alfred died, aud
the physicians wrote 10 the mother account OF
the circumstances attending his death. Upon the
same day, and at the same hour, the brother IN
I;aly also died. The same circumstances attended
his death-the last words uttered were The same.
The distracted mother returned to Germany.
Two years after she again gave birth to twin sons,
the exact counterparts OF those she had lost She
gave TO them the names. The same symp-
toms of feeble health showed themselves, and
change OF climate again ordered. The mother
repaired TO Spain. The twin sons again devoted
themselves to painting. When sixteen they were
also taken sick, and separation ordered.
The mother for time resisted, but finally con-
sented that one OF them should visit the south OF
Spain. Chance again designated Alfred as the
one that should 60. --.e
The same phenomenon was again witnessed.
What painted by one in Cadiz was reproduced
by the other in Barcelona CaGiz. Upon The
very day that Alfred about to return TO his
mother and brolher he was suddenly taken i'll aud
died. At tho very same moment the brother died
in the arms OF his mother, both pronouncing the
same words their brothers had pronounced twenty
years before. ..
This story is published In The German papers
for verify. The Courier des Etats Uns, from
which translate it, youehes for the respecta-
blity OF those by whom it is endorsed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-29
Death of Crockett.
The following is a graphic sketch Of The last
moments of a brave man: 49, s-.G .ay--

The following is graphic sketch Of The last
moments of brave man: ..G .as--
" Colonel Crockett. wounded and closely pur-
sued by number OF the enemy, retreated into the
church, telling them as they approached. He
stationed himself in niche, in the corner, deter.
mined to face the foe TO the last and sell his life
dearly; with his rifle and superabundance OF
side arms, he hewed and shot them down with the
same awful certainly that was wont TO character.
ize his indomiable spirit. His position rendered
10 him utterly impossible, except by direct
and close approach in front; after some eight or
ten of them were laid before him, feeling Of awe
seemed to seize hold OF the assallants. One OF
them who could speak little broken English,
probably preferring to have the signal honor OF
capturing so noble specimen of American valor
to present 10 his 'dear MASTER SAID to Crockett,
surrender! senior flash of the most sove-
reign scourge darted from the fiery eye, and as it
pierced that OF the enemy, he seemed to be trans.
fixed. la voice of thunder Crockett answered,
surrender No am an American, and as he
spoke he sent ball through the heart Of the par.
alyzed Toe. lbs appeared for moment like a
wounded tiger, strengthened and buoyed by each
additional wound; now hewing them down with
his weI-tred sword-next dealing death with his
firearms. His person was literally drenehed with
his own blood; his-slrength must soon yield to its
loss. Yet such physical power wrought the
highest degree OF excitement can perform incredi-
Bile prodiges This the last concentrated
energy Of powerful man, aroused, animated,
and guided by one Of the nob!est attributes of
man-love of liberty. He knew for what his life
was about to be sacrificed; tha: devastation and
butchery would follow the footsteps OF his heart
less foes, that woman would be sacrificed to sa-
ate the desires OF the conquerer and, feeling the
holy inspiration of a dying patriot, he taught
manfully till the loss of blood and approach of
death stayed his upraised arm his rifle was
broken TO pieces, his pistols fen to the floor, and
nothing but his faithful sword was left In the
agony Of death, with terrible grasp, he brought
this last weapon upon the head Of the nearest as
soant, and le VIGOROUSLY across his body into
the arms OF death. In this corner OF the church
there were twenty,six dead Mexicans, and no
other American having fought falien at that
point, it is considered beyond all reasonable doubt,
that all Of them fell by the hand of Tennessee's
favorite SON All were now dead, not man left
to relate the wonderful deeds OF this illus,rous
band Of heroes! Not companion left to
monument 10 their memory! But, ah no monu-
ment is required to perpetuale their fame. So
long as freedom has abiding place in America,
will their heroic deeds and proud names be held
sacred %
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-29

Taking Things Easy. is very hard but very
philosophical. We have tried it, and can speak
from experience, though we cannot always live
up to the take il easy doctrine. But there is no
mistake about it, that if wishes to enjoy
himself he must take the world mixed as il is with
u thousand shades -and thousand spots Of sun.
shine-a cloud here and there-a bright sky-a
storm to-day and calm to-morrow-the chill
piercing wind of autumn, and the bland revivlng
breath of summer. In word, 'take things as
they come if you don't you are fool. snar-
ling man has about as much comfort as The el-
low who was confined TO an overcoat OF this
tloS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-29

INFLUENCE OF THE PHVs1CIAN.-How many
thousand faces must have passrd before the doc
tors eyes; how many pi'iable tales of must
have been poured into his ears what awful se-
crets must find a repository beneath that black
satin waistcoat! We may lie TO the lawyer, we
may lie to The conlessor but to the doctor we can.
not lie. The murder must out. The prodigal,
pressed Tor an account of his debts, will keep
back The penitent will hide some sin from hi,
ghos:ly director; but from The doctor we can hide
nothing, or die. He is our Creates; master
here on earth. The successful tyrant crouches
before him like a hound: The scnrnfn heantv
bowsihe knee; the. stern worldly man cings des-
perately to him as the anchor that will hold him
from drifting into the dark sea that hath 10 limits
The doctor knows no rank. The muti!ated beg
gar in st. Celsus's accident ward may DO more
interesting case to him than the sick duchess. He
laughs at WEALTH.; may be rendered intolerable
by disease He values not youh-it may be ripe
for the tomb, as hay for the sickle. He makes
light of power-it cannot cure an ache For avert
a t"Ing of gout. He only knows, acknowledges,
values, respects two thngs-Lfe and Death
Household Words.
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The japanese Trade, il is already, ascertaned
by official reports is embarrasscdhy serious Diff.
Guilty as 10 the relative value in exchange OF
American and Japanese money. The Philadcl.
phia American says: ......
1t " i'll be recolleced that Sas E. Burrows re-
ported, as tho result Of his recent metchanille
expedition thilher, that he charged twenty
eight dollars ton for coal, and that everything
ee!se was proportonabIy SO high that nothing was
to be made by commerce there. This was 0ttrlbu.
ted the japanese jealousy Of loreigne rs, and
their desire to get rid OF people in that way
1t seems, however, that there js another cause.-
Our gold and silver coin al enormous dis
count japan, for The reason that those metals
are plenty there, and the japanese do not wont
them. The discount on silver is 663 per cent, so
that an American dollar is there only worth 33a
cents. The discount on gold is greater Than this.
When Commodore Perry was last at Simoda,
he appoiated committee, consisting OF Pursers
Speden and Edredge, TO confer with sinilnrs
committee Of Japanese, in reference 10 the rate or
exchange and currency between tie two nations.
in the trade at the ports opened, and TO settle the
price of the coal TO he delivered al Smoda. The
report Of this conference, as made by the Ameri.
can committee, is published in The Friend Of Chi.
ma. From il we learn that no result was arrived
at, as the Japanese had their minds made up be.
lorehand to adhere 10 their own exorbant dis
counts and prices, and the Americans could not,
OF course, assent 10 them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-29

THE HONEY 7MooN.-Why is the first month
after marriage called The " honey moon 2! Doubt
less on account Of the sweet lunacy which con.
trolls the heads of the parties during that brief Pc.
rlod. What pity that they should ever gel
quite ra'ional again that sentimentaIity should
give place 10 sentiment, sentiment 10 sense, love
yield to logic aud fiction to iac, ill the happy
pair" reduced from The Eden romance to the
Sahara of reaIity-from Heaven to earlh-and
perhaps a peg lower! Strange as il may seem,
there have been couples who have quarreted in
the first month Of matrimony, and have got back
to their astonished parents before The good mother
had fairly done weeping (and rejoicing too) at her
daughters departure. Their honey moon" sour.
ed at the full OF the horn, and became moon Of
vinegar instead. bad omen that! There was
much sense and propriety in the text which an
ancient clergyman chose for wedding sermon
1t was taken from the Psalms of Da"id. and reads
thus: "Aad let there Be peace tohRs the moon en-
Garefh :"