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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-07-14

Leonard Scott 4 Cos Re.Publlcations.
We have so often reverted 10 the excellence
Of these publications, consisting Of Black
woods Magazine and the British Reviews. that
it is unnecessary to do so at present. They
are all of the highest merit, and can be had
for $40 per annum-the cheapest literature Of
the age. In the Edinburgh Review. received
q few days since, we find an article, entitled
The Chemisny Of Common Life, by JAS. F.
W. JOHNSTON, NJ. D., +. R. 8. L., from which
we make the following extract:
Modern chemistry informs US that, though
considered simple and elementary By the an.
clients, this air is . mixture Of at least three
elastic fluids, equally subtle and invisible, and
equally essential to the purposes which the at.
mosphere is intended to serve. These are the
now well-known gases, nitrogen. oxygen, and
carbonic acid. In the first, fame dies and no
life can persist; in the second, bodies burn and
animals live with great intensity; in the
third, both life and flame are e~xtinguished.
Though so different in their properties when
taken singly, the admixture Of them, which
forms our atmosphere, is a justed-in kind and
in the relative proportions of each-to the con-
dition of thiogs both living and dead, which
now obtains on the surface of the earth.
Did the cir consist of nitrogen only, the
suns rays would be the sole source of heat
wherever the atmosphere extended, and no
existing plant or animal could Aoursh on the
globe. Were it formed Of oxygen only, FIRE, |
once kindled, would refuse to be extineuished.
aDd'confagration would spread, tilt ever ythinr
cOmbustihIa nm the earth wss cnnsnm.A n;S
it consist Of carbonic acid only, death and
comparative stiffness would reign everywhere,
and the production Of light and hest ssuch %
we can now command, would be utterly i'm
possible. But the happy mixture Of the three
gases which now prevails, renders everything
possible. Under their united influence the
rocks crumble to form 4 fertile soil, plants I
flourish to cover It with verdure, animals live
adorn and enjoy il, and light and heat are
awakened or o~xtinguished at will. The inac.
nitrogen dilutes the too energetic oxygen.
~ to make animal life Logger, and TO sub.
lect living fire TO human control; while the moi.
sonous carbonic acid i rendered harmless to
animal life by the very small proportion II
which it is mixed with the other airs.
We shall, probably, make further extracts
rom this interesting article.
Postage (which seould be paid quarterly in
On the four Reviews and Blackwood
any Office in the United States, only so cts
! year. Namely. IA cents . year on each Re-
and "a cents a year on Blackwood. Ad.
lress L. Scorr & Co. publishers. 81 Gold st,
'orner Falton, New York.
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STATE POLICY.

Reform of abuses, and retrenchment in our State
expenditures.
Education ofthe youth of the country in schools
established by the State.
A constitutional organization of the Swamp
Land Commissioners.
A more efficient administration of the Interna
Improvement Department, with a view of inn.
proving our inland navigation.
The Convention then proceeded to the nonina.
ton of Candidates for the various State Offices
which resulted as follows:
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HErrah for Mindeu,

The Opelousas patriot thus exult, No.
election for Chief Justice in Minden :
AT the late judicial election at Mipd.,c >.
borne Parish, out of 1913 votes cast. In y
given to Merrick, the American e,s1. "a
Well done, Minden. we'll con,ribute sts
banner, to be presented to its iu,elGs.,q,.
Liberal citizens. the true sons of '7St ,s,I
other town in the State beats Mind, !.
we'll contribute to buy them a banner
The Bee also notices the victory in MA.
in nearly the same language:
AT the late judicial election, Minden, !, 4
Parish of Claiborne, cast 1913 vote, Of y.
100 were given TO Metrick. Mipdep d,...
a banner, and if she does as well in Nav...
we shall contribute our mite TO bpy h, !.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-07-14

4g7It will be seen by advertisementthat Mr..
Gro. e. SpRAGuE, 80 well known te the trav.
cling community and to the captains and clerks
of steamboats,, has entered into the Receiving
and Forwarding Business. We have no doubt
that GEORGE will do well. He isyoung, but
he is steady, industrious, energetic and truth
ful-virtues which never fail to lift a young
man into emihencs in this country. The most
implicit con6dsnce, ws know, no matter how
important the order, has always been placed in
his promptitnde and integrity !; and while be
has gained the confidence Of the community
by his upright and manly conduct, never yet
has q whisper to hia discredit been started. 81
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Metz aDnerttseuglxts.
G. E. SPRAGUE,

G.. Il. SPRAGUE,
STEAMBOAT REcEIVING IND N
HARDING AGENT
MILL give his entire attention to RsG
w and Forwarding Of all Freights !
through Plaquemine. Crosse Tste and T.
pas Merchants, in particular; will find to
interest to give their attention to TIN -
those wishing to have their Freight air.
will please have it sent, directed
Care G. Z. SPRAGM
Plaqueunb
Rssr TO-
Hart, Austin & Co.,
J. N. Bissell,
Roth Brothers. n
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The Chrfsty Ministries.

The Christy Ministries.
We have received a letter from the Agent
of this Musical Company, which states that
they will perform one night in Plaquemine
some time during next week. During these
dull times, such q performance cannot fail to
attract a crowded house. They are reported
10 be excellent performers.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-07-14

The American Convention, for the nomina.
ton of a candidate to represent this District in
Congress, meets in Vidalia ON the fourth Mon.
day Of this month. Among the names men.
toned for the Office, we notice, Gov. P. o. He.
bert, Preston Pond, Jr, J.B. N. Wales and
Col. H. w. Allen-B Baton Rouge Gazette.
Gov. HEBERr, We should think, would be
the choice Of the American Party Of this pa
rish. 1t. seems almost hopelessly Locofoco,
but the Governor would, without doubt, carry
it by q large msjority. The clique among the
Democrats here, who are his violent enemies,
would find that their influence would be mo
where" if he was to enter the contest. We
think, besides, that Of the names mentioned
above, HEBERr has far the best chance Of beat.
ing DAVIDSON, for no matter how much thu
after may be dialiked, he is the nominee Of his
party, and that covers a multitude Of SINS
While we believe that the Governor would
be elected were he to receive the nomination.
we are confident. also, that he would make !
much better member Of Congress, for bis Dis
trict and for bis country, than his opponent:
ne could not fail TO command a far greater req.
pect and influence at Washington, which il an
important consideration, and is the light which
the people of the District would look at the
matter. He is also a man Of more true ability.
BY far, than DAVIDSON, and = warmer and . bet.
ter Democrat than he ever was. We tfustI
the friends Of Gov. HEBERr will prass
claims warmly before the Convention
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TIVE understand that the bodies Of 1
white man and . negro were taken ont Of the
ryst = this place and buried q day OF two
.aee; we DID not learn that they had any dis.
unea'saasss nasks about them. They were,
eoeousss, tassH.stins q ~ unfortunate Mag.
ssas B'anaer. Thsss - slso . quantity q
sotton caught il the river.
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PLAQUEMINE:


wwe frequently have complaints from our
subscribers in town, that they do not get their pa
per regularly. They win please inform us when
such irregularities occur, and they will be RENEE
died at once. u.arogI@asf as
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-07-14
ANNOUNCEMENT
SHERIFF.

SHERIFF.
Mr.. Editor: Please announce my lus !.
candidate for reelection TO the Office d Selft
this Parish.
JOS. II. ERVu
Plaquemine, June LIST, 1855.
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CORONER.

% We are authorized to annoupr CELEy
TIN ORILLION as a candidate h Cans-
election in November next. nsls
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-07-14

aNo man can do anything sgaiusha.,e
said a metaphysician. "Faith," aid ~ ii
had a brother who went to Botapv r. -. !.
his will; faith, an he did,"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-07-14
ASSESSOR.

M Editor; Please announce SEBAsv,
HAASE as u Independent Candidate for II
sor. Election inst Monday in November.
my12 MANY FRIEM
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happy Poiandf Forget the ATROCITIES at War
saw! Forget the INDUSTRIOUS wrongs which
Russia's brutal soldiery. infictsd upon the fair
daughters Of Pulaski's land! Can they forget
that at this moment and for long years back
Russia's Emperor, like the Czars that preceded
him, is waging . rsmorseleas VA against that
noble race. the ehivalric and beautiful Cire.a.
slams ! Would they like to see brave old sch..
myl fall into biz iron grasp, Or his fair country.
women, SHE fairest Of the fair" fall into the
rough afrns Of the sensual, the ienorant and
oesotted Cossacks! No-xs cannot believe
that the American people can sympathi.e with
Russia in her present struggle. She 10 anita.
g0ni'tical to everything That sayors o. polisc,l
and religious freedom, md with her eountle..
treasure and almost cosnAsas berds, Of 6.,es
Dot plant slaves, che y s~ndsavoring 10 mate
a~ntagonistn felt ~ over DE world. AZ
ready hsr douhle.headed eagle, .e.r. owe, .
portion Of our continent. l. thers nothing to
'ear from spch proximity with > nation vhose
umpire is - powerful ~ il il bsoadi Ike
lhe shade Of the Upss. which l. dean % an
tAings. 20 i Russian boaaduy; wbS,s,-
= extended, equally = dsstsussys 70 human
losrty and equal lehtaa Go to III cold and
'n'so region Of Siberia, md II 4 wss pss.
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Marion EN-. Prissn.
Special Advertisenenl

Bound Volumes Of the 81
w-For the years ending July, lssts
sale at this Office. IS
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-12-14
SPECIAL MEDICAL NOTICE.
Cure of DYspepsia.

TIVE, undersigned is being consulted BY let
Il ter from all parts of the Union, by those
who are suffering from DysrEpsrA and its
consequent general weakness, muscular relax
alton. aud nervous debility. Having for the
last few years, in his practice of medicine, turn
cd his attention entirely to the treatment of
this disease he is enabled from his large cxpe
rience to institute a peeularity of treatment
that will enable tthe patient to see, feel, and
k,io,r, after day or two's treatment that his
recovery has already commenced. Has he
dry tongue, thirst, loss Of appetite cons,ipa-
tion.of bowels, nausea and vomiting2-is the
ekin dry, harsh with unnatural heat ?-is he
troubled with sleeplcssness, starting in his
sleep. ssolemncncy. impaired vclition-with
palpitation or "lustering" of the heart, and
easily out of breath by quickeneJ exertions? ?
All these, after one, two, or three days treat
lnent will commence to disappear
TERMS OF iHnEArME.T.-S5 90, for first con
sultation. Medicine forwarded by mall with
full and explicit written directions of the course
ofrtreatment &c, to be pursued. Each subsc-
quent consultation and medicine forwarded,
81 90. Money RENTED in all instances should
be Registered" at the post office. All letters
ito be addressed to the undersigned.
: WILLIAM ". BLISS, NJ. d.,
90 Beckman Street New York
y Nov. Q, 1855. .22j5s>S - Gin. 81
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Ss.W. GlLLItAND,
GENERAL con- MISSION AGENT,
80. - :, &, NEWBFPRY3 SC (;

DESPECTFULLY3, 3,offers his SER 1z---G Z = 4
IGsyices TO nll those who trade. gSsuegssg
at ?Eewbcrry, as their General Commission
Agent, for the disposal of their Cotton and
ther,produce. Will give his personal atten.
lion 70 Receiving Selling, Storing or Shipping
Of Cotton; and all kinds Of produce entrusted
to his scare. ~ - "a ~, zssSs!s :: e !
Having made arrangements with different
Houses, heis now prepared to make liberal ad-
vances on Cotton shipped TO Charleston: 80.
Will also pay the highest.mnrket caah prices
on delivery, for all the Wheat. Flour, Corn and
other produce that can be brought TO this mar
ket for sale. -
An experience of several years business at
this place, in all its various forms, induces linn
to believe that he can promote the Interest OF
planters and hopes by prompt attention to
merit liberal share Of patronage Charges
i15 70, selling rshipping Cotton 2s cents per bale
All other transactions in accordance with Gus.
tom The best of references given.
Until the first of January next he: maybe
/ iound about the Store Room formerly occnpied
,by Messrs, W. c. d J. r. Glen. ssil;3I: !, y
S. Nov.:7. 1856. 81 III -
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GREENvlLLE AND C0LUNaBtA RIA ROAD.
GEN'L SUpTS OFFICE. -
s.: CD c. R. r .CoMptSY' {

CD G. R. R. CoMP6sY.
WE :, following Resolution was adopted by
= the Direction of the Company ut their
meet'hg at Greenvlle on the 22d instant:
Resolce9 That until the first of. January
lex any ,fianter shipping on tie Railrolsd one
t5l1se 9aies Iot Cotton, of his own produce,
Solumela @ Or any station above, be. allowed
.alI return tieket from the market to which It is
al persons desiring to claim the bencfits of
+ aH.1 txa nasnt VA, tase the Receipt Cot
'ptterliss sshipped, and upon the .n,rander @ % ~
,s ts Return Ticket on the Road. =
.,t EiE RAWORTH. q en.i snn,t z
sDctabT z3; 1856 s.ts.5 2s =, ~ ~
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RATES OF ADVERTISING,

EB Advertisements inserted for shorter
period than three months will he charged IS
cents per square (l2 lines or lcss) for first nser
ticn and 374 per square for each continuance.
eY- Any one advertising by annual or semi
annual contract can change his advertisement
monthly, if lie desires.
eB- Subscribers to the paper who do not
pay their subscriptions within the year will be
charged 81 So CApril 90, 1855
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MISCELLANY.
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
CONCLUDED.

WIN Dut lew exceptions, have re-
viewed the regiments of the first and fifth
military divisions of the State, and the regi-
ments Of Charleston and Laurens Districts.
| was gratiied with the military spirit cvin-
ccd, and the knowledge of tactics which
has been generally acquired. The Adjutant
and Inspector General found always at
his post, and it affords me much pleasure to
testify to his zeal and efficiency in the dis
charge of his duty. 1t is not nccessry that
should urge upon you the Importance of
Keeping up our present military system.
Our peculiar condition, and the dangers
to which we are exposed both from within
and without, should preclude, the thought
OF abandoning it, 1t is not desirable, nor
Is 1t practicable, to make regular soldiers of
our citizens, but it is important to teach
tlem at least the rudiments OF that science
upon Which every people must rely for Sc
curlty and defence. The muster field, like
the school house, has its lessons 1t incul-
Gates the duty Of obedience, the virtue of
Courage, and the sentiments of PATRIOTISM
and without these elements, the standard
OF character can never be high.
The Free School system will receive at
your hands that consideration which its
Importance demands. Its results have fallen
so far short of its object, that it may Le pro-
nounccd failure. Its defects have been
long felt, aud yet nothing has been done
except to double the sum Of money to be
wasted under a bad system. 1t requires
thorough and entire reformation. It is
unfortunate that the end which was cvi.
dcntly contemplated by the act Of lSI has
been abandoned, and that was intended to
Introduce gradually a general system Of
common schools has been perverted to the
exclusive education of paupcrs. In nv
judgment we should return to the policy
OF 1871, aud Seek to inauguratc system
which, in its ultimate development, should
bring the means of education within the
reach Of every family in the State. A per-
feet scheme cannot be maturcd at once. 1t
is easy to devise beautiful and consistent
plan, as thing Of speculation, but it could
not SO readily be put into opcration-partly
from the want of means, partly from lack
OF interest in the benefits OF instruction, and
especially form the impossibility of pro-
curing competent teachers. Ollr incipient
measures should look to the double end of
creating a popular demand for education,
and of furnishing instructors able to supply
it. Normal schools, rs being too exclusive
" professional, are unsuited to the former
purpose, and until that is accomplished,
nothing is gained by the preparation of
teachers. Itseems to ME that in conformity
with the principle that knowledge descends,
and that. the supply creates the demand,
the first step should be TO establish high
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THE INDEPENDENT PRE- SIS
PUBLIsHED WEEKLY, At ABBEyILLE, 8. c.,
AT ONE DOLLAR A YEAR,

ILL., in Abbcville District, and is constantly
increasing. Its. circulation in this State Is
about fourteen hundred, and its entire list of
subscribers numbers over sixteen hundred. It.
is therefore offered to the mercantile and bust.
ness community generally the best adverti-
sing medium in tho up-country of South Car
olinu, az
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-08-29
CONTRIBUTIONS IN RICHMOND,

Fer re Religf Of Norfox aud Portsn'oatA.
w 70 been farnished with > copy OF
thee re. pondence between Col. .. W nun.
roeu. chairman of the meeting In this e'ty
10 r.;se funds for the relief OF our fellow q.
,;zsn. in Norfolk and Portsmouth, and D.
n rIsxr, Mayor of Portsmouth. Col. M.
-.r,;t. IN his letter the sum of s1273 %, sta.
80 at the sum of e31s3 os was raised for
Norf,Ik and Portsmouth, and that it was
ds.med proper by the committee having
charge of the subject to divide it between
The places in the proportion of three parts to
Norfolk and two to Portsmouth, that approx
imating their respective populations. 80 the
sum $1,000 sc was sent to Norfolk, addressed
to the Mayor of that city. Mr.. Fiske replies
in grateful and feeling letter. Noreply has
been received from Norfolk, owing to the
sickness and death of the lsmented Mayor,
Hunter Woods, who has fallen sacrifice
to his humanity. Besides these contributions
$500 previously subscribed had been sent oy
Mr.. j. w. misunderstanding with what Col.
NJ. RENTED 1868 09. A considerable a.
mount had been sent before either of these
remittances. So that the contributions OF
Richmond exceed $4,000 Col. MunfOrd says
the Young Mems Christian Association by
their exertions raised the larger portion OF
the amount sent by him. The guests at the
Huguenot Springs also contributed sixty DOL
lars of the sum RENTED.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-08-29

ENFORCING THE LAw.-On the oath of
Waterman Ball a summons was Issued against
Thomas NJ Granger, for permitting an unlawful
assembly of negroes in his grocery ON Cary. street.
between 18Th and 18th, last Saturday, and yester-
day morning the defendant appeared before the
Mayor to undergo an examination. After hearing
the evidence of the witness the accused admitted
It's correctness, and then introduced young man
who proved that the negroes were there, but that
Mr. Granger ordered them out as they came
10, having previously determined never to admit
into his store more than one at time. He further
stated that he saw them buy sugar and whiskey to
be carried away. When this admission was made
His Honor referred Mr. Granger TO the law Inn.
posing fine of $50 on any person selling arden,
spirits 10 slaves without the written consent of
their masters, and imposed fine of $40 upon him
for the offence with which be stood charged.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-08-29
THE MARLBOROUGH.

The disappointment at the attempted launch
of the splendid British ship Marlborough re.
sembled, On small scale, that which has
been experienced at Sebastopol. There was
an immense multitude of spectators; great
firing of guns; the Queen was on board, and,
giving the yes sci her name, dashed the bot
tie of wine against the cut-water; the Dock
yard Brigade played the National Anthem
and Rule Britannia, but the discourteous
Marlborough, after moving two-thirds of her
way, refused to bulge step farther, and
there she stuck, to the great modification of
all present. Old sailors would regard the
incident as ominous.
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ARRIVALS At TIE PRINCIPAL HOTELS
YESTERDAY

ST. CHARLES HOTEL - Burrss,. Bar
trsss, Chesterield; Hutchnss. Ga; & Grymss.
Chesterfs aid; Hornsey, J Dodd, ChArlottesville;
D Niche, Petsb'e; Fl Board. 8 C; ] d Goodman.
Richmond; w Quarles, B Chandler. Caroline:
Atkins, Elan, w Amers. Chsst'd; L d Brady N
Kent; J A Jones' Gloucester; A w Hatcher, Mrs A
Nolen, Norfolk; @ staylor. Bait; L Harrison New
Kent; g Keeling Danvils; ] II Heith. N YoIf: Or
Port.m mouth; Obenchain Mrs Everett, Va; w r
Perkins and lady, Pittsylvanis; @ w boswell, Han
over; w Blown, Edwards, Chestd; Bow
ors w M Moody, Wmsb'g; Rosenwald. Rosen
valid, Bait FL Croix, w spencer, N Y; King, Pal
myrs; J L Jones Gordonsville; Lee. J Hazel.
ood. Luneuburg; w Samuel, Kg Wp; NJ Yost
r g BickIe, staunton; r III Hudson. Ala w Dud-
ley. spottsylvanis; Fl Hill, LIS; g Blackwell,
Rich'd; w Shepherd Fiuvann.;J A Evans o a
r; n Bowman, Bowman. Harrisburg.
EXCHANGE HOTEL-W @ Webb, Matthew's
A Jinkins, Suffolk; Gardner. Christsnsburg; J W
Montague, Chorltou, Harrison, d Truehart,
= Walker Richmond; DR. w Eppes T ] Eppes
Fls; r G Msyes. N C; Am ksPheetsrs, Miss Nc.
Phe sters, Norfolk; Mr. Clifford and lady, Black Heth
Rev McHenry, Washington w 81 Marqaiss Balt:
Q Buleh. Raleigh; J 7 Pace. Richmond; N M
Har,, Bali; Irwin; Washinetor, g H.irs.on: Hem
r.; Fisher. Bait; w w McMair. sprn g6eld: ] w
Erwin. ALA; w Roberts and lady, Ga; Sulla-
van, Charlottesville; c Dsrgsn r Lugby, c; C
Il e unit erede; Mis- Rumlsy, Miss kumley. E
Pollard, z Lewis, children and servant, King
Wm; P Hackett w Chiles d Anderson; D Pank-
ney. Richmond, 81 Cater, r Hill, King VIM; r
Wood Miss Wood, r Skipwith, Gooehlsnd.