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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17

A Singular Relic.--We were shown, on
Saturday, by Col. Ogle, of this country, small
copper tobacco box, about two by six inches.
The history of this box, is interesting. When
William Penn first began the settlement Of
Philadelphia, he gave it to an Indian chief as q
present. The box was perfectly plain. Long
Afterwards it was procured from the Indian BY
a white man, when it was discovered to be
rudely carved all over. One part of it repre-
sents Penn treating with the Indians, and the
figures of Indians are scattered in many places
The carving has evidently been done with
sharp stone-the cuts seem to be scratched
out. It is living illustration Of the artistic
skill Of the aborigines The box has been in
the possession ofthe family Of Col. Ogle for
over one hundred years. Isrre Haute (Ind)
Express.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17
sNNyMERM sEMIAMxA,
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING BY
William II. Bradburn.
.sOffice ON NT0in street.
PLAQUEMlNE: /:
Saturday, November ~, 1855.

UIn New York coffin dealer in order no,
to shock the nerves of the Gothamitcs. keeps
his merahand Sc from public view, and the at
tentIon of the passer by is directed to the es-
tabIishment by the large screens of rolling cur.
tains elaborately painted. One represents a
young girl sweeping at the grave of her moth
er, and the other sa figure like Hamlet, grace
fully reclining on messy bank, with dog at
his feet, contemplating futurity. and thinking
OF the departed he has lost, while in the dis.
tance is partial view Of the cemetery. The
paintings are no common daabs, but works of
artistic beauty.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17

A letter to the Chichago Tribune from Fill
more city, Utah, says that there is not a single
hive Of bees to be found in the Territory, nor
are there any buffaloes west of the Rocky
Mountains. The writer tells us that the insti-
tuition Of negro slavery exists in the territory,
as also that Of Indian slavery. Quite num-
Der ofSouthern men are there who took their
slaves with them. The Indians sell each 9TH
er into perpetual bondage, and make good, ac-
tive, ready and obedient servants.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17
PAQUEMINE IBERVIIIE La. NOV ~ 1885
Beautiful and Truthful Extrect.

| Beautiful and Truthful Extrect.
We clip the following beautiful aud truth.
ful extract from an exchange, the name Of
which has escaped our memory. Let it b.
considered WELL 1t is full of solemn facts
which should be considered profoundly bylev.
cry devotee Of republican liberty. And we
would do well to profit by its warnings if we
would save our country from the fate of every
| other Republic, ancient or modern:
The past is secure. 1t is unaIterable. The
seal Of eternity is upon it, The wisdom which
it has displayed cannot be obscured; neither can
they be debased by human folly or human in
trinity. The future is that which may well
| awaken the most earnest solicitude, both for
the virtue and the permanence of our Repub-
lie. The fate of the other Republics, their rise,
their progress, their decline and their fall, are
written but too legible on pages of history, if
indeed they were not continually before US in
the startling fragments of their ruins.
They have perished, and perished by thsir
own hands. Prosperity enervated them cor-
ruption debased them, and venaI popuace
consummated their destruction They have
sometimes been cheated out of their liberties
by servie demagogues; sometimes betrayed in.
to surrender of them by false patriots. They
have disregarded the warning voice of their
bes: statesmen, and have prosecuted and driy-
en- from office their best friends. They have
reverenced power moro in its high abuses and
summary movements, than in its calm and con-
stitutional energy. They have surrendered to
faction what belonged to the country. Pa
tronage and party, the triumph Of a leader, and
the dIscontents ofa day, have outweighed all
solid principles ond institutions Of government
Such are the melancholy lessons of the past
history of the republics down to our own
Let the history of the Grecian and Italian
States warn US of our danger. Let the Amer
leans youth never forget that they possess
noble inheritance, bought by the tolls, and suf.
ferings and blood of their ancestors and capa-
bic, it wisely improved and faithfully guarded,
OF transmitting to their latest posterity all the
substantial blessing of life, the peaceful enjoy.
ment OF liberty. property, religion and indepen-
dence. The structure has been erected by
architects of consummate skill and fidelity; its
arrangements are full of wisdom and order; its
foundation solid, and its defences are impreg-
nable from without. It has been reared for
Immortality, if the work of man may Justly as
pire to such title. 1t may, nevertheless, per-
ish in an hour by the folly, or corruption, or
negligence Of its only keepers. All Repub-
lies are created by the virtue, pnblic spirit and
Intelligence Of the citizens. They fall when
the wise are banished from the public council
because they care to be honest, and the profli-
gate are rewarded because they flatter the peo.
pie in order TO betray them.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17

The Greatest Fish Story.-Some Of the pa.
pers are publishing long story of young
man, about two hundred years ago, who left
his village home in Spain, took to the water
and lived in the sea for FIVE OF six years, when
be was caught in a net BY somo fishermen and
restored to'his mother. He has lost the fac
ulty Of speech and had apparently sunk into
idiocy. After nine or ten years ashore be dis
appeared. and it was supposed went to sea
again. When caught, some scales appeared to
have grown on his back. He was 4 mefman.
The story is told 10 all seriousness, and we be-.
liese it-as firmly a. we can.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17

A Great Inner Sea is said to have been discov-
cred in equatorial Afiica. by Dr.. Rebmaun, one ol
the travellers with whose persevering labors in tina,
remote region the newspaper public have become
intimately acquainted. He has sent to Europe a
small map, on which the sea occupies the vas,
space between the equator and 10 degrees Of south
latitnde and between % degrees and nearly 80 de-
grees longitude east from Greenwich, having at
its southeastern extremity Lake ,Nyassa attached
to it like tail piece. Mr.. Augustus Petermaun,
in letter TO the London .anthesc.m, respecting
the discovery, says-"This immense body Of wa
ter, with an area about twice as large as the Black
sea (with the Sea Of Azof) is inscribed with the
name Of Ukerewe, or Inner Sea of Uniamezi, its
narrow elongated southeastern end bearing tha, Of
Lake Nyassa; and the discovery 10 said, in The ac-
companying letters, to have been arrived at by the
concurrent testimony ofvarious natives dwelling
on or close the lake. both on s eastern as well a.
on its western shores, with whom the missionaries
came in contact. Some Of these natives that came
down to trade on the coast at Tanga, in particular,
gave clear account Of it, while at other points Of
the coast, from Tanga southxards for degrees Of
latitude, corrborative information was obtained.n
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17
Beaumonts Type DISTRIBUTING Machine.

Beauanonfs Type Distributing Maehine-
We yesterday Witnessed the operation Of
this machine. and after pretty thorough ex-
animation of its working, are convinced of its
practical (lily in large printing establish.
ments. Each machine will distribute but one
size Of type; but the inventor informs US that
they may be SO constructed as to be easily
adapted to the different sizes of small type.
II worked BY hand, one man or boy can dis
tribute $4,000 ems per hour, and with scarcely
q possibility of an error Of single type;
whereas, BY the usual process of hand dis
tribution, 5000 ems are about the average.
The machine can be worked by steam, and one
man can then attend to three Of them, max.
ing the total distribution in one hour $4,000
ems. N. Y. Journal of Commerce.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17
Nice State Of Society.-The New York Mi
ror has the following parapraph-

Nice STATE Of Sociely-The New York Mir.
ror has the following paragraph
A lady residing in Ainlsy street, Williams
burg, appeared before Col. Ming. at the May
or's office. yesterday morning, and entered q
complaint that her husband for year past has
been member Of spiritual circle which
meets at 1913 Bowery; she says that be has re-
ceived communication informing him that Il
was just and proper that he should form
new associations with females whenever be
saw TT, and with - many different ones - his
spirit might move himrte.. He also endeavors
to persuade her TO receive the visits of differs
ent men, assuring her that there il no harm in
her doing 90. Notwithstanding she has two chill
dren BY him. She says that Smith, the raxora
strop man, belongs to the circle and woman
named Mrs. Williams is the bewitcher Other
husband. The Mayor will doubtless, havs a
eye on these meetings Of the Free Lovers.n
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17
U. s. Mail Packet Matches.

M For Vicksburg, Wanenton, New
Carthage, Ashwood, Grand Gulf St.
Joseph, Rodney, Waterproof, Matches, Fort
Adams, Bayou Sara, Port Hudson, Baton
Rouge, Plaquemine, Donaldsonville-The mag
ni6cent new Feplar passenger packet MATCH
EZ, T.. P. Lea111Fs, master, will leave q above
every SATURDAY, nj S o'clock P. "a. For freight
or passage apply on board, or to
CARROLL. PRITCHARD & CO.,
Union Row, SO Carrondelet street.
1.-THE Natchez will 60 through to Vicksburg
without detention, and will connect there with the
jackson cars on Monday.
n-The boat will not be responsible for any
letter or package containing money, jewelry, or
other valuables 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.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17

Grateful for past favors, respectfully informs bis
friends and customes and the public generally,
that alter . temporary absence from his old stand
on Plaquemine street, opposite the market house,
he has again returned to it, where be expects now
to remain. He continues to receive from New Or
leans and Cincinnati large additions to his stock Of
Every Description of Furniture,
which win Be sold at his usual low rates.
Old Furniture takeu in exchange, or repaired at
very low prices.
shortest notice. He has alwayson hand complete
setts Of Fisk's Patent Metallic Collins, and keeps
Splendid Hearse. Prices moderate. 6cl5
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17
COAL---COAL1.

TINE planters Of Iberville and adjoining parish
i es are respectfully informed that they can be
supplied with the best Pittsburgh Coal, At their
Coal Depot for Steamboats,, in front Of the Plan-
tation Of A. Sidney Robertson. Address Iberville
Postofice. ]. r. CHRISTIAN & co.
For sale, several empty Coal Boats; each boat
contains about 5000 feet Of good Lumber. exclu
sivs Of the frame. ie30l J. RsC. & CO.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17

Screen" Editor.-Our contemporary Of the
Charestown Free Press is behind the times, or
be wouldn't be seeking what is scarcer than
mermaids. Advertising is great invention.
but it will not meet this case. Here is what he
says:
An Apprentice-We will take to learn the
Printing Art lad not over is years of age To
one Of good character, industrious habits, and
who will not assume manhood before the time
for that position, = desirable situation will be
presented.
No one. not coming up to the above require.
ments, need apply.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17

An independent editor somewhere in the
West says, in recent issue of his seven.by-
nine sheet:
1--WE this week strike from our books the
names OF two Of our subscribers. who have
recently been hanged in Texas. We wish to
have those who read our paper kept out Of bad
company"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17
THE CAPITOL.
TWICE a WEEK.

pFOR WATERLOO-Port Hudson, Lob
telrs Store Baton Rouge, Plaquemine, Dona'd-
sonyi,e and ali internedia.e Landings. The new
and soI.odid steamer CAPlTOL C.pt THoNAs
Urs win leave lew o leans Tor lie above ports
ON Sunday morning at O'Clock, and on Mednes-
DAYS at S p. M. Returning, will leave Waterloo
Immediately on delivery of freight, &c. For
freight or passage cpply on board or to -
oct27 GEO. SPRAGN.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17
FOE LOBDELLs STORE.
q, 3. 26ail Packet New 1atonz

IPlaquemine, Donaldsonville, and all in
termediate landings The 6ne passenger steamer
New Latoma, EnILE GRoss, Master, will
leave New Orleans for the above and I'll inter-
mediate landings on MONDAYS at O'Clock P.
NJ, and on FRIDAYS, at 10 o'clock A. N. Re-
turning win leave Baton Rouge on Tuesdays at 2
O'Clock P NJ, and on Saturdays 1t ~ o'clock A n.
For freight OF passage apply on board. !.
NyThe New Latona has . sign on ttye wharf
at her Landing. whore will be always stationed .
clerk receive freight during the absence Of the
boat, enabling msEehaps to send their goods de
rect from the vsassl to the boat, thereby saving
the charge of storage and addifionsl crayage.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17

A FrenchmaD, who some time since devised
means ofpresersing meat for long space of
time, has been sent by Louis Napoleon with a
pocket full OF rocks" TO Buenos Ayres, to try
the experiment on large scale, by sending
home ship loads of meat for the purpose of
cbeapening that commodity to the people 81
France.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17
:. =. D1oHxoS,
Commission Merchant,
Plauuemine. Ia.
New Grocery Store


OOxX
A BLUM respectfully informs his friends and
II. the public generally, that he has taken the
large and commodious building lately occupied
by Mr.. St Dizier, in which he has opened Gro
cery Store in which will be kept every descnp-
tion Of Groceries required for Family and Planta-
tion use.
Hehas also opened Coffee House adjoining.
where. will be kept the choicest Of Liquors, and
where he would be glad to see his friends from
town and country. febl7 'J5-1y
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17
MISCELLANEOUS

JOB YR1NY1N0.
THE PROPRIETOR OF THE
SOUTHERN SENTINEL
|GRATEFUL for the patronage that has here
VI tofore been extended him, would respectfully
inform his patrons and the public generally, that
having lately made considerable additions to his
Office, land contemplating making considerable
more in short time) he is prepared to execute
with neatness and despatch, and in style equal
to any other Office, every variety Of
Job Printing
Consisting Of
HandbilIs of all descrip- Pamphlets;
tioos: LAWYERS Briefs;
Blanks of all kinds; Ball Tickets;
Bill Heads Funeral Tickets;
Wedding Tickets and Circulars;
Cards; &c SC &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.
w. P. BRADBURN, Proprietor
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17

The French Consul, At Boston, publishes .
card. reminding our merchants of the risk they
run in purchasing Russian built ships at that
port unless the French regu lations on the sub
jsct have been literally complied with.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17
For Last Island.

= The new steamer BLUE HAM
If5sssss MOCK leaves Dardenne's Landing for
Last island every Monday Morning, at o'clock,
A. M. For freight or passage apply on board, to
Roth Brothers or to Geo. F. Sprague.
aug4 NJ. SCHLATRE, Jr.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17
New Orleans and Fort Adams
Regular Packet.

sun~~~~A For Fort Adams, Pointe
In Coupee, Morganzia, Bayou
fc:....:,.zAEd9 ...:,.za9AEd9 Sara, Waterloo, Hermitage,
@-@EsDPo Port Hudson, Baton Rouge,
Plaquemine, Donaldsonville, and the Coast-rhe
fine passenger packet steamer r. r. AAM.
BALL, BENZ. II. ORR, Master, VIII run re-
gularly in the above trade throughout the en1.re
year-,eaving New Orleans every WEDNES-
Day Morning at 10 o'clock A. NJ. Returning,
will! leave Fort Adams every FRIDAY at ~ o.
clock, NJ. For freight or passage apply on board
or to nov3 G. Z. SPRAGtlE, Agent.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17

"A God Toast Woman morning star
Of ous yoath; the day star Of our manhooG the
evening slar Of sur old age. God bIssa our
6t4rs. ~ 81 JsgA 81,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17
10 thes0ccesglon Of ls,ale Of Losis;aua,
Samuel McFadin, Parish Of lbsrviIIe,

sJTTHEREAS, Alfred Avet has .pstitionsd this
w court for letters Of administration ia the
succession Of Samuel McFadin. decd
I Notice II hereby given TO aIl WHOM itnay cou-
cem, to show cause within tenday nom thu date
hereof why the prayer Of petitioner should not
Be granted. Clerks Once. Oct. %, 1856.
nov3 NJ. A. ESTEVAN, Clark.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17

A G. lille ST. ID IL L E r.,
Successor to Hiram sigler-
HAVING BOUGHT the Establishment of
IL Mr.. HIRAM SIGLER, on Bank Street and
after the 7th o, next month, shall be prepared
to carry on the same line of business: heretofore
carried on in said Establishment; spch as general
WHEEL WRIGHT, BLACKSMITH AND
HORSE-SHOELNG SHOP.
ALSO
LOCKSMITH, IRON RAILING AND FANCY
IRON WORK
FOR GRAVE YARDS.
Twill also attend to my old profession, such as
putting up and repairing of Steam Engines, Sugar
Mills, SaW Mlls and Corn Mlls
Terms-liberal.
Thankful for past patronage, ! respectfully
colicit my friends and the public in general. for
continuance Of the same. jy 20
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17

ssY0UR NATIONS" HOTEL,
MARKET ST.
- M. MARK, grateful for the
f:s! favors hitherto bestowed upon him by
lslsa generous public. takes this occasion to
G.4. return them bis thanks, and to state to
them that he has made considerable improve
ments md feels that he can safely assert that in
reference 10 the substantials and luxuries of his
table, and comfortable lodging, that his house is
second to none in this community. Call and ex-
examine for yourselves. ap21
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17

Fresh Syrups, Sweetmeats,
DIE FRUIT, Sardines, Salmon, Pates Truf-
i fed-also many other articles in the Fancy
grocery line, too numerous to mention, for sale
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17
FOR NOVEMBER.
PACKETS.

PACKETS.
Nouveau PaQuebOt
Ertre la Nile. Orleans ct Waterloo.
Esn~n- n Pour WATERLOO PHermitage,
sntszfaS Por, Hudson Springfield Landing,
sss.zzsssz51 Lobdelrs Store, Wallis Landing,
Baton Rouge, Brusle Landing. Est ct Quest ba-
ton Rouge, Manchac, Plaquemine, lbervl'le, Bay
ou Goula, New River Landing, Ascension, DON
aldsonville &c. &c
lie Bateau-a-vapeur ueuf, fin marcheur CAP.
ITOL, en- place da sGipsy;m commando par a.
NouveIle Orlenns tous les Dimanches a heures
A. M, ct les Jeudis, heures P. N. Retour.
nant, partira du Waterloo tous les Lundls 10
heures NJ, ct Jeudis heures p. NJ. Partira
de Plaquemine tous les Lundis heures +. NJ,
ct Jeudis 10 heures P. M.
lie CAPITOL prendra du fret ct des passageS
pour toutes les places ci-mentionnees
noy3 G. E. SPRAGUE, Agent
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17

Barber, Cupping and Bleeding.
Nicolas 3iehler
IIAS opened his shop in Kellei's new house,
LII opposite Kahn's store, where he will be glad
to see all who may require his services in either
Of the above branches. He Is sure that none will
be displeased who may require his services. JED
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17
DIR. KUNEMANN,

UVks AONNMANNe
OFFERS his Professional services to the citi-
" xens of lberviNe. He gives consultations in
English, French and German. His Office is on
Main street, next door to the Mayors Office, ana
nearly opposite the Court House. jane
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-11-17

AT CITY PRICD5e
NEW GROCERY
AND
FEED STORE.
A AVETepe full y informs his friends
II. and the public generally that he has opened
an extensive
Grocery and Feed Store
on Merriam street, nearly opposite the foot of
Bank. The Grocery will always contain the best
and most choice of
Provisions and Liquors,
Of every description usually found in the most ex-
tensive Grocery Establishments, and will be sold
at City Prices.
HIS FEED STORE
will, he trusts, supply want that has long been
felt in this community; and while he promises to
his friends and the public that he will always
keep on hand good supply Of
CORN, HAY, OATS. de-,
at prices as low as can be sold in the city he hopes
to receive portion Of their patronage. UyCall
and examine articles and prices. ap2l
:. =. D10HxoS,
Commission Merchant,
Ylaquemine, la.
HAvING completed his large and eolnmodious
IL Warehouse opposite to the Steamboat
Landing, will give his entire attention to the
Receiving and Forwarding
of all Freights passing through Plaquemine
Crosse Tete and Attakapas Merchants in particu-
lar will find it to their interest by giving their at
tention to this notice. Those wishing to have
their Goods attended to will please address
Care of E. DEGELOS,
ju17 Plaquemine, La.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-19
DAGUERREOTYPEs.

FUNiE subscribers having associated themselves
H. under the name OF J. l.. & II. NJ. LOWELL,
are now ready to take Daguceoiypes in every style
OF the art and warrant them to be recommended In
every particular, for we determined that II shall
be Tor the interest Of all, far and near, to obtain
their Daguerreotypes at this establishment.
0r CUTLER'S BLOCK.
j. l.. & II. NJ LOWELL.
N. u. Grateful for past favors would bespeak
continuance Of the same under the new arrange
ment. The junior partner is thorough Artist. and
our motto is still oHuard as heretofore
Respectfully, J. L. LOWELL.
April &c. ~