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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04
A Black.Hearted villain,


In to.day's paper we publish the resolutions
of the Chester, Illinois, Masonic Lodge, expel.
ling one Dr.. William A. Gordon, for gross, i'm.
moral, unmasonic unprofessional and ungente.
manly conduct. The history of the case PRES
ents one of the most diabolical acts of villainy
ever perpetra,ed in civilized community.
The following particulars are derived from
gentleman who has long been intimate with the
parties.
!, This Gordon graduated in one of the medi-
some years ago, and there went into practices
with Dr.. Ferris. He has. an amiable wife and
several children. From some cause, the son
OF Dr.. Ferris disliked Gordon, and they re-
mained enemies until the death of DR.. Ferris.
Gordon then made friends with young Ferris,
and became intimate with beautiful young
lady to whom he was engaged to be married.
Ferris removed to Cincinnati, and during his
absence Gordon used every art in his power to
seduce the young girl; but failing in his helIish
designs, be administered certain drugs, and
thus trumphed over her virtue. By threats
of exposure he forced her to continue the
criminal connection and received from her let
ters acknowledging her guilt.
A short time ago, Ferris returned to Chester,
and thinking his betrothed still innocent, mar
ried her. Gordon-who had really never for.
g~en Ferris the injuries Of the past--placed a
package Of his Ife's letters in his way, which
told the whole story of her crime. His first
thought was to take the life of the destroyer
Of his peace, but not meeting him, and reflect.
ing that.his wife might be equally guilty, he
left the village and has neve returned. The
excitement growing out of the affair was in-
tense. and the Masons promptly expelled Cor
don from their Lodge. The case is one in
which the severest penalties ofiynch law would
be justifiable, and we sincerely hope that the
brutal fiend will get his deserts. There is no
other law to reach him, and he should be hung,
without judge or jury to the highest lim6on
Chester Bluff. The ruined wife and her de-
stroyer remain in the same town-shtan OBJ.
ject Of pity and commiserAtion, he Hated and
condemned BY all who kn0w him. He is
known ia this city, but VI sadvise him to keep
away-he may moi, ,fassso well here. There
is no punishmeptsfoo severe for such black
hearted misceexnt-Sk. Louis Herald.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04
U. s. Mail Packet Matches.

For Vicksburg, Warrenton, New
lfsssa Carthage, Ashwood, Grand Gulf St.
Joseph, Rodney, Waterproof, Matches, Fort
Adams, BayoulDEara, Port Hudson. Baton
Rouge, Plaqnemine, Donadsonville-The mag nag
nifcent new regular passenger packet MATCH
EFT. P. Leathers master, will leave as above
every SATURDAY, at o'clock P. NJ. For freight
or passage apply on board or to
CARROLL, PRITCHARD Co.,
Union Row, SO Carrondelet street.
nPThe Natchez will 20 through to Vicksburg
without detention and will connect there with the
Jackson cars on Monday.
TrThe boat will not be responsible for any
letter or package containing money, jewery, or
other vauables unless regular bills OF lading are
taken, specifying the contents and value, and the
freight paid; nor for any valuable article deposit
ed with the clerk by the passengers, OF contained
in their baggage. sn# -
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04

.EA For Ashton, Pitchers Point, S;i.als. Skip
Vicksbure. Warrenton, New Carthage, Grand
Gull, Rodney, Matches, Fort Adams, Bayou Sara,
Baton; Rouge. andthe intermediate landings Reg
uiar Weekly Packet stesmer FRANK LYON,
j. H. Estes, master, will have as above every
THURSDAY at 8 o'clock p. M, punctually,
carrying the mail on that day. For freight or
GEORGE SPRAGUE..
1.-THE steamer Frank Lyon will take freight
for all points on the Yazoo River as tar up as
Greenwood. and reship on the steamer Aid
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04
Martin NIargrave's Trance.

A correspondent of the Galveston News
gives the following account Of recent occur.
renee in the village of Edinburgh, Hidalgo
county, on the left bank of the Rio Grande.
1t is very good:
Martin had been on a spree-a thing that
persons Of experience say it is easier to get on
than to get off-and he had gone it with all
earnestness until "b!ack spirits and white, blue
spirits and grey" mingled in his minds eve.
In short "the man with the poker threatened
Martin, and medical assistance became neces.
sary. Esculapus drugged and leeched him,
but it soon became apparent to his friends that
he had gone too far-that he had seen his last
spree and drank his last bottle. The sick man
fingered short time and died. Then bis
friends, plying his frsiltes and lamenting his
untimely death. speaking Of his good qualities
and CLOSING over his few bad ones, hoped for
his peace in the world beyond the grave. Lum.
Der was very scarce, none being nearer than
NeaPs Ranch, to which place a Mexican was
dispatched for boards to make poor Martins
coffin. The man in charge of the lumber when
the messenger got there, refused to sell it
without an order from gentleman who, at that
time, happened to be in Brownsville to which
place the messenger hurried, and, finally, he ac-
lumber 10 Edinburgh some nine days had eaps-
ed, and in the meantime Martins corpse had
been stretched out after the custom of the
country, and lighted candles kept constantly on
each side ofit. 1t was watched night and day
by Mexicans:who, as usual, INDUCED frequent.
ly in little game Of moute which served to
tighten their charitable labors. On the ninth
night the interesting game was going on;
"lay out" having been made on a blanket on
the floor, around which the betters were con.
gregated. when the corpse rose up on end,
with its two thumbs tied together, as it had
been prepared for the coffin. II was not neces-
sary for it to speak to disperse the monte play
ers. They hurried of. pell NELL, frightened as
only such superstitious persons can. Martin
got up and took good care to secure the loose
change left by the fugitives. He recovered, and
is, this day,a healthy man. The fact of his
trance is vouched for by undoubted authority.
and is perhaps one of the most singular that
has ever occurred.
Martin complained that he had to foot the
bills for the unnecessary expense of lumber for
his coffin, and six and half pounds Of candles
which had been burned in lighting up his
corpse; which covered all he had gained from
the monte players.
During his trance, he says he recollects but
one circumstance. He went to hell and knock
ed at the largest pair Of gates he had ever seen
or thought Of. The devil and Major Pat
tended his summons, and the former enquired
what he wanted. He replied that he had been
ordered there, and he wanted TO get in. Major
P-then interposed, and said he knew Mar.
tin, and would 60 out and let him in. mo you
don't" said the devil, 'you stay where you are,
Ill attend to this man myself'
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04
PLAQUEMINE:
Saturday, August 4, 1855.
PLATFORM
OF THE
AN&MA@MM VANNN
OF QuISIANA
PLAQUEMINE:
OF LOUISIANA A

/. We advocate an amendment Of the Naturali-
cation Laws, with proper safeguards to preserve
the purity Of the elective franchise. -.
g. We advocate the passage of such laws as will
prevent the immigration of paupers and criminals
to this country.
or foreign birth.
a. We are in favor Of non-intervention with
slavery by the Federal Government, except for
the protection of our constitutional rights.
S. We advocate high National Policy, such
as will afford stern and unwavering protection to
the American nome abroad, and will follow and
guard the American citizen wherever ne moves.
g. We believe that America should be govern
ed by Americans, efecting the same through. the
ballot-box alone, the only legitimate instrument
of reform in this country
T. We believe that the office should seek the
man, and not the man the Office, and shall oppose
the distribution Of office among officeseekers, or
as a reward for partisan services.
g. We will maintain and defend the COnstitu-
ton of the United States. the Union as it now ex-
lists, and the rights of the States without dminu-
ton. insisting upon faithful performance on the
part of the General Government of all the duties
enjotned upon it by the Constitution .
9. While we approve of the platform adopted
by the late National Council of the American
Party at Philadelphia, we reject the application
Of the principles ofthe eighth article to American
Catholics, as unjust, unfounded, and entirely un-
worthy of our country: We shall forever contin-
ue 10 protest against any abridgement ofreligious
liberty, holding it as acardinal maxim that reg.
GUS faith is a question between each individual
and his God. We utterly condemn any attempt
to make religious belief test for political office,
and can never affiliate with any party which
holds sentiments not in accordance with these
10. We war with no party as such, but shall
oppose all who oppose US in the advocacy of these
great American principles.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04
Did mot know the Rules.

A man was lately arrested in St. Lonis, says
the Louisvile Journal for stealing goods at fire
On exami1afion before magistrate, he confessed
the act, but urged in paliation ofthe offence, that
he had only been month in the country, and
didn't know tbs rules.
Sam thinks that there are good many such
foreigners in this city that don't know the rules.
He goes, therefore, for giving them 81 years to
study, and get them BY heart.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04

A Wife as was sWJfe-The New York
Post tells story of 4 merchant in that city
xho, when 6rst married, told bis wife that for
|Syery scion she produced he would place at
her dispossl $4,000. Altar q lapse of years he
failed, and upon informing his wife Of bis en-
barrassment, she quickly placed in his hands
bonds to the amount of $4,000, as the pro-
ducts of her industry, remarking at the same
time, aYou see, Charles, that have not been
idle; and if you9 Ind been as industrious as your
brother over theway, should now have $780,
OOO."
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04

Tam sorry, ssys Ion, Of the Baltimore SON, to
contradict IN item Of intelligence from the
court fthe Emperor Of France, which, though
it might have been represented - true by the
Emperor's Aatterers. could moi long deceive
his hopes. An heir 10 the throne 10 not yet to
be announced.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04

BostQRss. Prouidence.-An honest farmer in
the southern part Of Massachusetts, talking
aheas his crops was told that he must trust in
providence.
II do'no about that" said he, II have been to
Providence, and believe had much rather
trust Bosting, taking everything into the ac-
count"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04
A HILLE S IT. DIZI Il R ,
-9uccessor to Hiram Sirler-

HILLE ST. DIZIER
Successor to Hiram Siglsr-
HAVING BOUGHT the Establishment of
Ill Mr.. HIRAM SIGLER, on Bank Street, and
after the 7th of next month, shall be prepared
to carry on the same line of business: heretofore
carried on in said Establishment, such as general
WHEELWRIGH1, BLACKSMITH AND
HORSE SHOELNG SHOP.
ALSO
LOCKSMITH, IRON RAILING AND FANCY
IRON WORK
FOR GRAVE YARDS.
/ will also attend to my old profession, such as
putting up and repairing of Steam Engines, Sugar
Mills, Sa,c Mills and Corn Mills
Terms-Liberal.
Thankful for past patronage, l respectfully
colicit my friends, and the public in general for
continuance Of the same. jy29
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04
THE CAPITOL.
,E@ea"A
go
TWICE n WEEK,

rTFOR WATERLOO-Port Hudson: Lob
delIs Store, Baton Rouge, Plaquemine,, Dona'd-
sonvie. and all intermediate Landings. The new
and splendid steamer CAPITOLsC Capt Thomas
UeE, will leave New Orleans for the above ports
on Sunday morning at o'clock and on Wednes-
days at 5P. M. Returning, will leave bayou pa
- GEORGE. SPRAGUE. ~
A clerk will be on the Levee to receive frelgnt
Turing the absence of the boat.
Plaquemine, April l9, 1853. ap@l
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04
Great Britain.

The N. Y. Evening Post contends that 'new
chapter of British politics isabout to open. Bri-
tain Of the Round heads and covenanters is soon
10 be arrayed against Britain of Cavaliers and the
Lairds; the large towns will shortly be seen mea.
suring their strength with the firm phalanx Of
that great territorial class who have hitherto
played an immensely preponderating part in the
drama of British political history"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04
Taking the Census.

Our MarshaIs are already busy looking up
the census of the city, says tho Albany IN. W
Knickerbocker. Their duties lead to some
queer little scenes. We give one which came
of yesterday on Canal street:
"Who is the head of this family!"
"That depends On circumstances. Ifbefore
II o'clock, it's me husband. If after II, its
myself"
aWhy this division!"
because, afther that hour he's drunk as a
piper, and unable TO take care of himself, let
alone his family"
"What is bis ags?"
"Coming next Michaelmas he will lack
month of being as ovid Finnegan. You know
Finnegan!"
"No. don't know Finnegan, and i'll did ii
would not help matters. Is your husband an
alien!"
"Och, thin he's ailing intisely. He has rheu.
mates worse nor ovid Donnelly, who was TIED
double with them."
"How many male members have you in the
familyg'
"Niver one."
"What, no boys at all!"
"Boys is it! Alb, murther, 20 home. We
have boys enough to whip four loaves for break.
fast!"
sWhen were you marriedT
.The day Pat Doyle left Tippersry for Am
eriky. All, well know it. a sunshinier day
never gilded the sky o'owld Ireland"
''What was the condition of your husband
before marriage?"
aDivil man more miserable. He said if
did not give him promise within two or three
weeks, he'd blow bic brains out with crow.
bar"
uyNh.t r,e. ha a %hn s;n,a ~ vnur q, sr,;onn
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04

One Of the New york aldermen complains Of
some other member Of the city government that
she is add mule he'll not steal himseIE nor
let us steal" Couldn't the police beemployed
to put this refractory fellow ost Of the wsys
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04
COAL9OAL.

TIME planters Of Iberville and adjoining parish
u es are respectfully infbemed thst they can b
supplied with the bsie Pithhargh Coal, At their
Coal Depot for Steambosts, in front bf thsjPlan-
Postoeice. ]. R. CHRISTIAN & CO..
~ saie, several empty Coal Boats; each boat
oosfains about 5000 feet Of good Lumber. exelu
ere y the frame. Iie3ol -. c. co..
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04

"A Wise Ansper-sYou must not play with
that littIe girl, dear" said judicicus parent.
.Why not, ma? she's very good little girl.
and rm sure she dresses as prettiy a. over
do; and she has lots of toys"
II cannot help that, my dear" responded The
silly, foolish mother; @her father is a shoenak-
er."
aBut don't play with her father; pay with
her-she ain't shoemaker"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04

-Whata silly notion it is to pride ones self up
on the nero accident of birth. II deserves to be
ranked among the balbarisms Of the dark ages.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04
sNNHMENM sEMEAMEA,
TERMS OF THE SENTINEL.

TERMS OF THE SENTINEL.
Subscription, five dollars per annum, in advan
No subscription taken for a less period than one
year.
Advertisements, charged one dollar per square
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every subsequent insertion. All advertisements
published until forbid, and charged accordingly.
liberal discount made to yearly advertisers;
payments invariably in advance.
announcements for Office $40, in advance-and
each Candidate will be charged $5 for printing
Election Tickets. % Announcement of Mayor,
$5; for Aldermen So so.
Job Work cash on delivery.
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CALENDAR FOR AUGUST.
CALENDAK FOR AUdipST.
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X
PACKETS.
!. g. Mail Packet G. D. Jr.

szwr@A For Vicksburg, WarreEton, New
itt6s Rodney, Waterproof, Natchez, Fort
- sss;iIisE adams, Bayou Sara, Port Hudson,
Baton Rouge, Plaquemine, Donaldsonville. The
magnificent fast running passenger packet - =. u.
srsrv Sr TUESDAY, at S o'clock P M. For freight
or passage apply on board, orto
CARROLL, PRlTCHARD & CO.,
Union Row, SO Carondelet street.
rThe c. D. will 60 through to 'Vicksburg
without detention, and will connect there with
the Jackson cars.
r-The boat will not be responsible for any
letter or package containing money. jewelry, or
other valuabIes, unless regular bills OF ladng are
taken, specifying the contents and value, and the
freight paid for
their baggage. Je23
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04

Reform of abuses, and retrenchment in our State
expenditures. 49,
Education Of the youth of the country in schools
established by the State. a
A constitutional organization Of the Swamp
Land Commissioners.
more efficient administration of the Internal
Improvement Department, with view of i'm
proying our inland navigation.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04
FOR LOBDELLS STORE.
q. 8, Mail Packet New 1atona

q. s. Mall Packet New 1atona'
H. = For Lobdel's Store, Baton Rouge,
Plaquemine, Donaldsonville, and all IN.
termediate landings-'Ihe fine passenger steamer
New LatOMa, EMILE Gross, Master, WIN
leave New Orleans for the above and all inter-
mediate landings on MONDAYS. at O'Clock r.
NJ and on FRIDAYS, at 10 o'clock a. N. ne, :,
turning will leave Baton Rouge on Tuesdays ..
o'clock 2 M and on Saturdays at - M osIoek q ~ =
rrThe New Latona has sign on the wharf
at her Landing. where will be always stationed
clerk to receive freight during the absence Of the
boat, enabling merchants to send their goods az
rect from the vessel TO the boat, thereby saving
the charge of storage and additional crryage.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04

The London Times says: aWhatever delu.
sion Ministers were 10 - to the duration Of the
war last year, We now know that it il wise ia
make up our minds to twenty years at least
and that We are much more likely to shorten the
war BY an even than an under estimate" Pei
contra, the Journal Of St Petersburg contains
along article. in very pacific tone, e q re.
joinder to ths last circular Of Count Walew-
Iii.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04
For OpelOusas,

,Aem1Mh The good, safe, packet ste,lqeE
6nas OPELOUSAS, w. C. NEAL, m
a Eter, will run s1 regular packet be-
tween New Orleans and Opslousas, ticking fre'sht
for Old River, Sinmsport, Bayou des Glaze, and
all landings on the. .Atchsfalaya. Y7 y
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04

,ssors q ron FOR 8AIB
AT RICHARDS Drug and Apothecary Store,
IA with SODA WATER, Blue Lick and
Congress Water. ay2z
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04
MISCELLANEOUS.
JOB PAINTING,
THE PROPRIETOR OF THE
SOUTHERN SENTINEL

THE PROPRIETOR OF THE
SOUTHERN SENTINEL
GRATEFUL for the patronage that has here
" tofore been extended him, would respectfully
inform his patrons and the public generally, that
having lately made considerable additions to his
office, (and contemplating making considerable
more in short timel he is prepared to execute
with neatness and despatch, and in style equal
to any other Office, every variety of
Job Printing
Consisting Of
Handbills of all descrip- Pamphlets
tions; Lawyers Briefs;
Blanks of all kinds; Ball Tickets;
Bill Heads; Funeral Tickets;
Wedding Tickets and Circulars
Cards; &c &c &c.
And in fact any description of Job Printing, in
Black or Bronze.
And at prices as low as any other Office in the
interior of the State.
WI BRADBURN, Proprietor
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ICE.

TVHE undersigned viii keep ICE throughout
i the season at Wholesale and Retail.
ap2S - . M. MARK, Market st. 1
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-04

The feeling Of benevolence Is q greater pleasure
than the possession either Of money or power.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-11

for the purpose Of presenting 70 The
reader the light in which the Rev. Lewis
M: Pease, and his work is regarded BY
others. Some two years since number
OF benevolent gentlemen, with no pecun-
lary interest whatever in the House Of
Industry, observing its operations and
their effects upon the poor, Voluntarily
associated themselves together for the
purpose of promoting its interests and
issued an address to the public with .
view to tho accomplishment of this OBJ
ject From this address we quote -
follows s:-
1t is commonly easier to frame q
plan and raise money, than to secure
the proper agent for its successful appli-
cation. But in the mercy of Divine
Providence, men of large heart and
manifold energy, controlled by more
exacting sense of duty and guided by q
farther reaching faith. than others, are
sometimes commissioned to grapple with
the great problems of social evil, and
show by their unaided experiment what
can be done by we'll directed determine
ton and the grace of God, to uproot the
most invcterate abuses of the world
Not from the studies of benevolent in
genuity in its closet, but through the
unambitious beginnings and substantial
progress of such men, in actual wrestle
with the difficulties of the work, grow
up those genuine methods, systems, and
institutions, which meet the case, and
become permanent reforms. We have
the strongest reasons for believing that
in Mr.. Pease and the institution which
under his care has taken root in an OBJ
durate soil and fourished steadily in an
uncongenial atmosphere under every dis
advantage aud under the patronage Of
no visible power,--we have one Of those
special agencies of Divine benefcence, e,
which cannot be suppressed even by
poverty and neglect, while life actuates
the chosen instrument and which need
only that generous support which the
moving spectacle of their work almost
compels, to become permanent and vital
blessings to the family of man.
We desire to bear emphatic testimo-
ny to the extraordinary success Of Mr..
Pease in the work he has chosen, and
to recon mend him as an agent peculiar
y fitted by zeal and love and personal
qualification, to bring tho beuefactious
of the charitable to bear effsc lively upon
the salvation of the vicious poor. His
family Of two hundred and fifty rescued
unfortunates, speak for him and bis
cause as We should despair to speak
We ask all who own sympathy for hu-
man wretchoducss, and an interest i,
means for its removal, to give one hsur
to the House of Industry, aud witness
for themselves the collected happiness,
the peaceful concord, the good order
and discipline without severe constraint,
which distinguish that throng gathered
from the vcstibule of hell, above many
of the more favored assemblages in our
city, J.P.B.