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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

CHEAP BREAD.-We hear much abou
the high price of Flour, but little said about
the high price of baking The writer has
now in his possession a loaf of excellent
New York bread, made from -four costing
Sll,25 per barrel, that weighs lS ounces
lie also has aloaf of Newport bread weigh
ing l2 ounces,-both sold for six cents
Why is this so Cannot Bakers in Rhode
Island do their work as cheap as those in
New York, where rents are four times as
high, and flour and fuel cheaper only by
trifling cost of freight The farmer ploughs
and manures his ground, sows his wheat,
reaps it, lhreshes it, sends it to the MILL
It's there ground and 5olted, packed in bar
rels, again conveyed a thousand miles or
more to market, expense after expense in
Cured, and finally sold to the baker for
about ten dollars per barrel and every
body grumbles at the high price for SO much
work When the baker gets it he mixes
it up with little water and saleratus, puts
it for few minutes in his oven, and then
sells it for some twenty-four dollars per
barrel and none seem TO think it unrcas-
ona, lie. Only think, ten dollars for making
q barrel of flour, and fourteen dollars for
SIM ly baking it Is this right Who
buys this bread Why, mostly the poor,
who have not the means TO purchase ex-
cept from hand to mouth. Should not he
City Authorizes look little into this mat
ter ? When Newport was formerly a city,
the weight and price OF bread was regulated
by law. 1t used to be so in Constanlinople,
and is probably so now. Formerly when
bakers bread was found of short weight in
that city, the baker himself was cast into
his own heated oven. 1t probably would
not at this time be expedient to adopt such
a course in Newport, as in that case it is to
be feared that all the bakers in the city
would be annihiated in one latch.
CHEAP BREAD.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04
" The Chinese Oath used in the Cali

u The Chinese Oath used in the Cali
fornia Courts is a great Improvement upon
that in vogue among christians in some To-
caities We have heard of. 1t is as
follows
81, --, give my oath in this pub
lie court to give evidence with the truth,
and without any particle of partiaity. |
am certain that the heavenly God will ex-
anime into it, and send down his calamity
on me although, if my oath be true one,
his blessing will be bestowed upon me-"
The above oath is written upon yellow pa
per, signed by the one vdo takes the oath
and burned in court. 1he oath sworn in
China gives the blood of the witness to the
devil if he tells a lie.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

Ddguerreotyping Actions.-More than
four hundred daguerreotype pictures have
been sent from the seat Of war to Paris,
representing the acts and deeds of the army
both on land and sea, under all aspects and
circumstances, and with most mathematical
precision. So far has this been carried,
that all the reports to the Minister OF War
are accompanied by daguerreotype pictures
Of most remarkable beauty and precision.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

Uy The Telegraph sometimes makes
very strange b!unders. A few days since
the Washington Union announced the fol-
lowing by Telegraph -
"James Hoad, an extensive soap-boler,
has also failed"
The despatch should have read,-
" James NJ. Hood, an extensive ship-build-
cr, has also failed"
II has since been announced that
tho report of Mr.. Hoods failure was
incorrect, - he is abundsntly able to
pay all his liabilities, and have COM
Portable property left. Therefore, the
Unions peculiar announcement will not be
likely to injure Mr.. Hoods credit, for no
one would ever surmise that he was the
gentleman alluded to.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

DEATH ORA MISSIONARY. i Letters re-
ceived at the Missionary Rooms, in this city
by the America, bring the pal nfnl intelli-
gence that the Rev. Josiah Goddard, one o!
the most influential missionaries Of the A.
merican Baptis, Missionary Union, died at
NiDgpo, China, Sept. 4.-BoStOn Jour.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

o. Operations have ceased at the Perry
Factory, in this city; this deprives large
number Of pc sons Of employment We 20
not hear that there is any immediate pros
psct Of resuming work.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

10 I, is understood in Washington, that
Mr.. Bright will retain the presidency Of the
Senate, Mr.. Atchinson having declined to be
rcinstated.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

NEw GRENADA The government troops
have gained important success over the in
surgents in New Grenada. a decree has
been passed to prohibit the taking Of gusno
on the Atlantic coast Of the republic
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

IT Thomas w. Dorr died at the resi-
dence of his father, in Providence, Wedne'-
day morning his health has been very
bad for several years past Mr.. Dorr was
man of good deal Of talent, but it never
avaled anything, either for himself or the
world.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

GT Mason Brothers, the publishers of
"Ruth Hall" have already sold $4,000 cop
les OF the book, aud the demand for it is as
brisk as ever.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

ViSa Of Queen Victoria 10 Cdndda-Thc
Canada papers are warmly discussing tho
proprieiy of p,titoning the Queen to visit
her dominions upon this side of the Allan
tic. The liam ilon Gazette, Toronto Globe
and Montreal Pilot unite in urging thn she
be invited to take the voyage nrxt summer,
by which tine, says thu piU, "lhe war in
Europe may have terminated"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

gTThe Supreme Court Of this State has
decided the seizure clause in the Maine
Law to be unconstitutional We shall
publish an abstract of the opinion tomor-
row.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

ar Ex-President Van Buren and large
party Of Americans were at Nice, l'aIy, on
the 10th Of November.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

UP A critic suggests that Mrs. Wood, of
the Boston Theatre, is more spruce than
Miss Pyne. This critic seems 10 be
branching out in a new drecton.-l Litera-
ry Museum.
"Our Bob" says that the aforesaid critic
had better Leave off making such compare
sons, or Miss Pyne will pitch into him.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

IL We learn that lhe excellent llistori-
cal address Of Dr. King is to be published.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

W Nicholas. it seems, in spite Of tho
anxiety incident 10 his present position,
maintains his old habit of walking Tho
streets of ST. Petersburg unattended. lie
was lately informed that tradesm man, in
large way oi business, had insulted n
Frenchman without proyocation, aud he
Immediately sent iu hun. WMn asked
why he had insultcd the mao, he replied,
"brcaus' hate his naion." lis that your
only motive 2" ayes sire" Then YOU
shall have an opportunity to crafty yorr
hatred. -hall send you to join my army
In the Crimsa."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-04

Alta skating match recently held at Mad
ison, Wisconsin, mile was run in one
minute and fity-six seconds, starting in
cludcd. II is said to be the swiflcs, time
on record and is equsl 20 dinary riway
express trains.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-12-29
The President and Nicaragua.

The Picayune of Wednesday last thus con.
cludes an article relative to the extraordinary
conduct on the part of the President, in refu-
sing to recognize the Republic Of Nicaragua:
~tVe are not disposed to question the public
policy Of withholding a public recognition of
any new Government until it shall be shown
to be estab lished, Of while there is any strug-
gle for the supremacy undetermined. In re-
gard to Nicaragua the cause Of complaint is
that our government not only refuses to re-
cognize what is established and! has no OPPOSE
ton, but goes into the Internal compassion of
the Government, and declares that il does not
deserve the stability it shows, and treats it as
though it ought to be superseded. It is just
as though we had refused to acknowledge
Louis Napoleon after the coup delot, on the
ground that he had seized upon the reins Of
Government by violence and fraud, facts which
are much clearer than any advanced in the case
of Walker. The Rivas Government is un-
doubtedly the only Government, and we again
insist that the course of our Government is
one of hostility towards a Government in fact,
and tends to incite foment and advise a rising
within or an invasion from without for the pur.
pose Of overttrowing it; and that this policy is
not in accordance with American principle and
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-12-29

ing the right Of way, would be very insignifi.
cant, compared with the never ceasing expense
Of keeping the channel open at the mouth Of
the river. 1t would make the distance to the
sea from the city a hundred miles shorter; il
gives assurance that sufficient depth of water
will be found for the largest class vessels; it
would mitigate greatly the danger Of overflow,
for the reason Of such an additional egress be-
ing made for the water to get out. These con-
siderations should be alone sufficient TO ava
ken the minds of the people to the importance
of the subject, without calculating the immense
commercial advantage which such a work
would ensure to New Orleans. And among
other advantages which this new passage would
effect for the city, is that of Navy Yard-Lake
Borgue Offering 4 site such as could no where
else be found"
The Picaynne, in speaking of the great
work mentioned at the head of this article,
says:
1t is proposed to excavate the canal one
hundred feet in width of sufficient depth to
give eight and Il halt feet water at ordinary
tides, which will give a greater depth in higher
tides. The tide water of the lake will run up
nearly to the river bank. at which a single lock
only is required. The dimensions of this struc-
ture are to be very large: 1875 feet long and
eighty wide, and it will be the largest lock ev.
er bnilt, and will absorb half the expenditure
proposed for the noble work.
The whole land upon witch it is proposed to
build the canal belongs to the plantation of
Richard Stewart, in whom and his associates
are vested the chartered privileges granted BY
the Legislature for the making of the canal
The charter, land, village site, and other grants
and facilities he estimates 10 be worth Sl75-
600, which he asks to be assigned to him in
stock of the company, and the further sum re-
CURED to complete the work and make up the
capital Of the company is $35O,OOO.
We have said thus much to call attention to
this work as one of great public interest. The
prospectus has been published, and a pamphlet
IN which bis plans and conditions are more
infinitely set forth with the proposed articles
OF association, and an elaborate calculation of
the uses, revenues and profits of the canal.
10 this we shall probably refer hereafter, as
well as another branch of the question connec-
ted with the dynamics of the Mississippi river
as treated by Mr.. EIlet, civil engineer, who, in
a reportto Congress a few years ago, recon-
mended an outlet at about this point for the re.
lief of the river in times of threatened inunda.
ton.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-12-29

Baton Rouge GazeAe.-We perceive that
DR.. MANN has disposed of his interest in this
able advocate Of national American principles,
and that GEO. C. McWHoRTER, Esq, is now
its sole proprietor. While we wish the former
prosperity and happiness in his future career,
for the able and courteous manner in which he
has welded the pen editorial, we extend to
the latter our warmest wishes for his future
success, now that, ''singly and alone" he has
thrown himself into the breach. to battle for
the great interests involved in the next Presi.
dental contest, and in all future contests where
American feelings and American hopes are in>
t~ermingled. The Judge is a learned and eff
fective writer-a man of fine feelings and no.
bic impulses-and while doing good service 10
the glorious cause he has undertaken, cannot
fail to surround himself and his ~journa! with
hosts Of friends. : y
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-12-29
Catholic ~Intelnxence.

The Emperor Of Austria, in order to show
Eis satisfaction at the conclusion of the Com
cordat, has sent to the Pope the sum Of 25O,.
600 francs towards the construction Of the
monument Of the Immaculate Conception.
Decorations have also been conferred on the
dignitaries who drew up The concordat, and,
among Others, on Cardinal Santueci and Biz.
hop Valenziani. The Emperor tas. accepted
the Pope's invitation to visit Rome, but. will
not proceed to Italy till February next.
A Roman letter mentions that the Cousistory,,
for December, will open on 2lst, and the pro-
motion Of Cardinals, which has been 90 oftsn
postponed, will then take place. Among the
candidates spoken Of. are the Archbishop q
Vienna, who conducted the negotiation Of tie
Concordat, and NJ. Di Pietro, formerly P.pal
Nuncio at Lisbon.tfh Pope has just created
N. villeeourt, Bishop Of Ia Rochelle, !. r..idsnt
Cardinal; he is . personal friend u the Pope,
and noted for piety and learning:
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-12-29
burning Of the Kentucky Military In.
Ntitule.


On Tuesday last we received the folro,rir,
account by mail of the burning of this ju,,;,n
ton, of which we had previously heard. No
date is given and Immediately under the above
caption, the writer commences thus:
SAT IL o'clock the fire commenced. Il ORR
glnated in the Professors apartments-but
how, is unknown. There are three barracks
which, with the Professors apartments, form a
perfect square. The wind blew a perfect tens
pest, and unfortunately in the direction of one
of the barracks, about sixty feet distant.
The Cadets acted nobly. Mcdowell, KEYS
and BEALLE distinguished themselves. Had
it not been for these noble Cadets, our dear
old Alma Mater would hive been totally de.
stroyed but by their undaunted courage and
presence of mind all nearly was saved. The
barracks caught %severa! times, but we succeed.
ed iu putting out the fire. Ali the cooking
utensils were destroyed, and we are left en-.
tirely to the hospitality of our neighbors.-
Classes will be resumed in a few DAYS.
by an eye witness, A. J. S. of La.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-12-29
U'See the advertisement of the Secretary
of the Rector and Administrators Of the Cath
Ollie Church.


1t will be seen by advertisement in to days
paper that the above institution is now under
the charge Of Rev. L. w. LARKIs, formerly
Of Philadelphia, assisted by his lady. i is not
TO be denied that this Seminary, justly so great
an ornament to. our town, (la.ely re-established
by a lady and gentleman of known philanthro.
pic and elevated views) has met with ~unfortu>
nate drawbacks to its prosperity which the eye
of vigilance could not foresee nor prevent
There seems now, however, to be a surety that
there will be nothing in future to impede the
sure and steady prosperity of the institution.
The gentleman and his lady who are now in
charge, fresh from their labors in a city which
is Justly termed the seat of learning and re
fnenent, cannot fail to give to it an impetus
it has hitherto unknown.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-12-29

Ratsn Rouge Adcocate.-We neglected "a
notice that the daily issue Of this able advocate
Of the Democracy has been considerably en-
larged and otherwise improved, giving evidence
Of increasing prosperity. We like it for its
energy though disliking it for it's politics, and
sincerely trust that its pecuniary success may
never be impeded. Sincerely we consider that
the Advocate did more effective service for its
party during the late canvass than any paper in
the State, and richly deserves from its hands
the public printing, particularly as the printing
should b. all means be done 1t the seat Of eo>
vernnent. We wish its proprietors, as well
~ our friend ]. J. JosEs (its able mansger and
talented assistant editor) the most unbounded
health and happiness.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-12-29

The Great Gun of Guns. 1t was our plea
sure Yesterday, to examine a working model of
a new gun invented by Mr.. Geo. W. Morse,
late State Engineer, and we do not hesitate to
pronounce it, the gun Of guns. 1t is as far
superior as an instrument of death, to Colt, as
Colt is to the old horse pistol of antiquity. The
workmanship is simple-yet Mr.. Morse, has
been perfecting it, nearly the whole past sum-
mer. 1t loads at the breech-fres a minnie
ball, and a man may shoot, as fast as he can
put his cartridges in. The firing is no way in.
terrupted, until the barrel becomes too hot to
admit of handling. The whole apparatus of
the lock does not take up half the space of
the ordinary gun lock, and Independent of this,
it is impervious to water. Mr.. Morse. will in a
few days go on to Washington, to obtain let
tiers patent for his Invention, which we conceive
10 be the ciimax-ihe very uLimus of the
mechanic arts, in this direction.-Comel
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-12-29

In conversation a few days since With a cot.
ton planter from the M%arargouin, he stated to
US a si9kularS fact, that while the sugar crops
on the river hS 1nllen off a half and as much
rs, two thirds il mAny instances, the present
season, there was not a deficiency of a third,
and not even that in some cases, in the crop on
! Bayou Crosse Tete; snd the same remark can
aisQ be made with reference to the Marangou.
in crop in that direction. He attributes this
in d measure TO the season in that locality be.
ing more propitious the past year for the cuI-
tIvaiion OF the cane than it was on the river /;
but as we aresaware that the sugar crop on the
Crosse Tete is invariably better than it is on
the river bank"oppS.site. some twenty miles
distant on an averagsitit is fair to infer that the
advantage is owing to the superiority of the
lands on that bayou and the one adjoining
This fact being generally known, in connection
with the knowledge of the Crosse Tete and
Baton Rouge Railroad now in course of cons
atructioa, could not fail to make the lands on
the bayou greatly sought after, as we'll as to
advance them in vaIue-and we are really hap.
py to see such fine prospects in the future for
the planters and proprietors of this rich diss
trict Of our State alluded to, for none are more
.nterprising and industrious, nor more deserv-
ing of success.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-12-29
New YEARS. nav.

Before another issue, New Years Day will
have ~passed-the Holydays gone-and all Of
US once more started afresh in the business OF
life. Most fervently do we pray that those
who read this paragraph may be prosperous and
happy, and live to see the return of many, ma.
ny joyous New Years Days. We have good
cause to wish our patrons every good and eve.
~ blessing /; and while deeply grateful for the
favor they continue to show US, we are stimu-
lated and strengthened in our efforts to be wor-
thy Of their kindness. A happy, happy New
Year to them ."
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-12-29
Their "FirSk Choice."--The BAYOU Sa

Their "First Choice."--The Bayou Sara
Ledger hoists at the head of its columns, as
its first choice for the Presidency, the name OF
Hon. D. s. Dickinson, of New York. The
Comet, in noticing the fact, begs to differ with
its contemporary in its preference for a gem
tleman to fill that high office, and very boldly
asserts that i, would much prefer seeing Col.
Buck SHEARER, of New Orleans, (the Comet
spells his name wrong, however, elevated to
that distinguished honor. We agree decided>
Iy with our contemporary at the Capital-Bas
ton Rouge is the Capital now and no mistake
for if Buck was TO become President we
would be sure of a fat office, Democrat as be
is. Hurrah for Col. SHEARER!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-12-29

0Doctor Kane is basily employed. ca his
work describing his last Arctic expedition, and
efforts are being made by the energetic. pub,
fishers, Messrs. Childs g. Peterson. Philadel-
phia, to have it out early the ensuing year.
The estimated cost of fits production is $4,000
There will be twenty fine steel line engrAings,
Including portraits Of Doctos Kane and Mr..
GrinnelL, executed under the superintendence
of J. M. Butler, Esq. The wood cuts will be
engraved ip the highest style of. the art by
Messrs. Van lngen & Snyder, making ip all
upwards Of three hundred illustrations. Il
will be issued in two octave volumes; price S.,
for the entire work. >
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-12-29
Nfm A0prtiaenlento.

C. The administrators of the PLAGUE
NINE COLLEGE and Of ST. JEAN BITE.
CHURCH, respectfully inform the public
LIST. That the Pews of the said Church which
were not sold on Christmas Day on account Of
the bad weather, shall be sold next Sunday, 29,h
inst, at Eleven O'clock, A. M.
IDLY. That they have constituted, with the con-
sent of the Rev. Rector, Mr.. H. J. MILE agent
for the collections Of both the Church and the
College debts, with full authorization to sue and
take any lawful measures he may think proper
against bad payers.
By order of the Rector and administrators.
dec29 NJ. HEBERT, Secretary.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-12-29

UThe follceing passage occurs in an Es-
say on Death. by Derncourt. in illustration on
his views Of the world, and the resurrection Of
the dead. L is not often we meet with any
thing ! fmore perfsc. beuty; :
Shal! | cay that what is impossible with men
10 ipRossible with God! He has already created
the world BY his Word, and He is able to dss..
troy y again BY the same. Art hath found
out methods to make beautiful vessels Of melt.
ed ashes; and shall not Gods hand, unto which
oil, the. skill Of art and all the strength of .na.
ture aie As naught, be able to gather up the
ashes Of earth, and 10 make Of It = body fun Of
light and glory? ""
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-12-29

PrThe Railroad Record is the name of a
journal OF twelve quarto pages, accompanied
with a handsome and convenient map of the
world which we have received from the pub
fishers, 7. WRrGHrsoN & Co., Cincinnati. It
10 edited with ability, and contains a mass Of
useful Information on the subject of Railroads,
particularly with reference to the great Pacific
RAILROAD in contemplation, and cannot fail to
% interesting to scores Of readers. 1t is fur
nlshed to subscribers at the rate of So per an
mum 10 advance.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-12-29

"Honor BrighL"-We presume there i. no,
an editor living, however Insignificant his pre-
tensions as such, but who, however honorsd
ne may be by the copying of his articles by
contemporaries, feels that honor considerably
iessened when the credit Is not given, and the
articles loaded at that. Such honors have been
rendered US lately-the copying but not the
credtt'ng-by journalists both in this State
and in Mississippi; but as the latter was no
doubt Inadvertently admitted, we will mention
no names, but at most contenting oursslf by
saying, "Honor bright. gentlemen"