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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-04-14
! A Fsrmidable Unaertakins.

A contemporary puts the tobacco question in
to the following shape: Suppose 3 tobacco
cbewer Is addicted to the habit Of chewing to-
bacco 6fty years Of his life, and that each day
of that time he consumes two inches Of solid
plug. it amounts to six thousand four hundred
and seventy five feet, making nearly one mile
and . quarter in length Of solid tobacco, half
IN inch thick aud two inches broad. Now,
what would the young beginner think II he
had the whole amount stretched ont before him
and were told that to chew it would be one of
the exercises Of his life, and also thatit would
tax his insome to the amount of two thousand
and ninety -four dollars" Life Nluarated &
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-04-14

Something NeD.-At fancy ball lately given
at New Bedford, one Of the characters repre-
sented was an editoh Irishmen, Swiss peasant
girls, and yankee schoolmasters have been
wornout on such occasions; We rejoice that the
rage is for something new. We presume that
next they will be representing the man who
never growled because his paper was late. the
disinterested friend of the Administration, or
the gentleman who never lost an umbrella.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-04-14
New Grocery Store and
s Coffee House.

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-
ton Of Groceries required for Family and Planta-
ton use.
where will be kept the choicest of Liquors, and
where he would Be glad to see his friends from
town and country. febl7 '55-1y
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-04-14

Wesley said that "ten thousand cares were
no more weightto his mind than ten thousand
hairs were to his head. Was it he or Whit
field, who, when asked whether man was &C.
countable for bad thoughts, replied: Il cannot
help the birds flying over my head, but ! can
prevent their making nests in my hair"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-04-14
PACKETS.
Regular Coast Packet.
For Baton Rouge Twice q We<

NH THE Elegant Passenger Steamer
GEM: THEoDULE ELrERT, Master,
Leaves New Orleans every Monday, at IL o'clock,
M: and IN Thursday, at o'clock, P. NJ.
Returning, leaves Baton Rouge every Tuesday
at 8 o'clock, A. NJ, and on Friday at 10 o'clock
A. M. Eor freight or passage, apply on board.
n-Steamer GEM will extend her Thursdays
trim to Waterloo, Cooks Landing, Hermitage,
Port Hudson, Springfield, Lobdell's Landing. Ba-
ton Rouge, Plaquemine, Bayou Goula, Donald
sonville and Coast--l2 hour packet to Plaque
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-04-14

j the Mount Carmel (lll) Register is inform.
ed BY letter from s. r. Brown, one Of the
company engaged 10 searching for strong salt
water At the old saline works, in Saline county,
Illinois, that the operator struck vein Of salt
water "equal to any 10 Amerca-so strong
that i will bear an egg; none better 10 Kama
wha,s aaas Z h, ~ ss zsS}9 $50
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-04-14

A learned judge being once asked how he
would act if man owed him ten pounds and
refused to pay him, replied: "Rather than bring
an action, with its costs and uncertainty,
would give him receipt in full Of all demands
yea, and would send him, moreover, FIVE
pounds to cover all possible costs" - Iet
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-04-14

Died, 10 Charlestown, Massachusetts, recent
", "Jack Ham," large and valuable dog, be-
longing to Engine Company No. 2, of that city.
The history Of this dog 10 very interesting and
worthy. Of note. He was one Of foar dogs
owned BY gentleman some years since, who
was accustomed to harness them TO little wa.
gon constructed for the purpose, IN which they
drew him about the country d Ia horse. BY
some means, about four years ago, he was in
duced to dispose Of this dog to Mr., Ham, living
near the No. Engine House. In the family Of
Mr.. Ham, he made himself useful in variety
of ways, rocking the cradle, taking the baby
ont in little wagon for m airing, on pleasant
days, &c. The frsmsn Of No. 2 became very
fond Of him, and won his confidence BY feeding
him in the engine house, and at their tables,
till at length be Joined the company, assisting
BY his we'll known bark, in sprssding the alarm
in cases of Gre. -. .,,..,,.u..l, e,...,,,s
The engine house was his home, and hs was
alwsys the 6rst to seize the rope and INSIST in
dragging the machine to the 6se. ~ He afforded
all the celebrations Of the companys sdsessed. in
. uniform. which the company had made for
him, eating crackers and cheese and drinking
coffee with = much spparsnt relish = the best
Of them. AT one time hs was BY scetdsnt
locked up 10 building near The engias-house,
and an alarm of FIRE being given ,in The night.
Jack sprang through the window with his well
known bask, and took his placs atths ropes
With TIE rest Of them - III sSseasas lasp5
) He was general fasorits with the. Whole
neighborhood, and always recognized his old
fiiends In the street, saluting them with agood
natured bark, and ! wag of ths tail. Thes som.
pauy have bic da&uss1sotype, ,besdsss shaying
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-04-14
SADDLES AND HARNESS.
2epairing Duggies, &c. ~

>A The undersigned, Practical Sa d
\ die and Harness Ma nv
kers, take this me- H0
thod to return thei S2@92
thanks to the inhabitants of this and the adjoining
parishes for the very liberal patronage they have
received since they commenced business in Pla-
quemine, Trusting that their friends and the pub
lie generally will continue to call upon them
when anything is wanted in their line, they can
assure them that all work entrusted to their care
will be executed in q workmanlike manner and
on the shortest notice. They keep constantly on
hand, Saddles of oil kinds solid Leather Trunks;
Harness, both double and single; Brides and Mar
tingales, Carriages and Buggies Trimmed and
Painted; Whips Of every description. 70 Par
ticular attention paid to Repairing Charges mo-
derate. SCOTT & KANE,
jan7 Bank st., next door to Marionneaux's.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-04-14
,JOEPH FISHER,
Boot and shoe Maker,

Has established himself in Plague
mine in the above business. He will
- @perform all work entrusted to him with
neatness snd despatch, with durable
workmanship, in fashionable style, and at moder-
ate rates. He solicits share of public patronage.
His shop is on Bank street, nearly opposite Bieh-
er's Bar Der shop. - dec1s-ly
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-04-14

Bishop England (Roman Catholic,) said:-
God never gave the Pope any temporal power
to depose kings, or interfere with political con.
Germs, and any right which the successor Of st.
Peter claims for that purpose, must be derived
from some other source. 1905
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-04-14

,H@@~h The new and fine steamer BEL
kF#41 LA DONNA, J. H. MoRaIson,
zmaster, leaves Plaqnemine on her
do xnward trip every Wednesday afternoon at a
o'clock. Returning, leaves New Orleans for Bay
ou Sara and all intermediate landings every Sat-
urday afternoon al o'clock. oct7
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-04-14

Professor Mapes thinks dogs can reason
We doubt it. II they could, they would not
make such asses Of themselves as to 60 mile
in 2:40 just because tin cullender is fastened
to their tail" 49,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-04-14
ITO Persons out Of EmploymenL a
AGENTS WANTED
In every Section Of the United States.
Sears Great Work on Russia, the
most elegant and useful Of the

most elegant and useful Of the
Year.
TUST Published-An illustrated Description of
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and political history Of its Governments and Pro-
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Embellished with about 200 Engravings, and
Maps Of European and Asiatic Russia. The
whole complete in one large octave volume of
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This work has been several years in prepara-
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internal resources of g country occupying so large
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Also, deeply interesting volume. entitled
"THE REMARKABLE ADVENTURES OF
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The subscriber publishes number Of most va
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ITO men Of enterprise and tact, this business
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seldom to be met with 2 a'ae ssFk
GTPersons wishing to engage in their sale will
receive promptly by mail, Circular containing
full particulars, with Directions to persons dispos-
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they will be furnished, BY addressing the suhscri
Der, post paid.
= H fH ROBERT SEARS, Publisher,
mh24 l6l William st., New York.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-04-14
PLAQUEMINE. PARISH IBERVII4LE La APRIL H. 1856
MISCELLANEOUS.
ST. AGNES FEMALE ACADEMY.
Memphis. Tenn.

Memphis, Tenn.
YNHE Spring Term and Ninth Session of the
l. ST. AGNES ACADEMY, will commence
on MONDAY the sth of February. at
The course Of study embraces all the branches
Of thorough and accomplished education.
The Musical Department is under the charge Of
p FLAVIO, whose ability and taste are so widely
known and so justly appreciated.
Mons BARBlERE will attend to the Academy
twice week during two months of each session,
to give instruction in Dancing to the pupils whose
parents desire it,
For terms, ETC., see Circular, or address the Mo-
ther Superior, St. Agnes Academy, Memphis,
Tennessee. t.. feb10>3m
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-04-14
OpelOusas and New Orleans
h gsb s Packet. Etf

hEn The good, fssteamer Alice
eM1S53 w. Glaze, Capt J. JoHH-
- sToN, leaves N. Orleans on We'd
nesdays at 12 M-Landing At Plaquemine on
Thursdays at 3A. II. Returning, leaves Opelou-
sas on Sundays at 10 A. M.--Arriving at Plaque
mine on Mondays 1t 8 ?. =. This boat is new, and
decidedly the fastest and best boat Of her tonnsge
that has entered the port Of New Orleans For
further particulars apply on board. au12
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-04-14
]. DEAN, Jr.,

RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens Of Pls-
IL quemine and the Parish Of Iberville, that he
has just established himself in this place, in the
store formerly occupied by F. Gallagher .! so
!. No. 5 Main Street, # sae5
where>he will always keep on hand large assort-
ment Of 8 zss a. Is S 81 rgtsaes ssxsTs4
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-04-14

Of every description, which he will sell, wholesale
or RETAIL at . ~ = ILL
EXTRAORDINARY Low PRICES
Give him call, and judge for yourselves Of thu
quality Of his goods and the prices for them that
he asks. sas nos
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-04-14

Have just received their stock Of Fall and Winter
Goods of the bsse qnistiss and styles, for
Coa1s, Vests anA PANTS i
= Their GA friends and custone1 md she public
generally, No invited to cal and examine their
stock and leave theif orders. With their other
fne goods, they have the most beautifdl gpecimen
Of Rlask Cloth ever bsought sosthis market. 80
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-04-14
VOLUME VII.

TERMS OF THE SENTINEL.
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No subscription taken for a less period than one
year. ss ,,s.f.s s.ssag s.s..rsEs ssssaf
Advertisements, charged one dollar per square
no lines or less for the first and fifty cents for
every subsequent insertion. All advertisements
published until forbid, and charged accordingly.
A liberal discount made to yearly advertisers;
payments invariably in advance: al
announcements for Office $40, in advance-and
each Candidate will be charged IS for printing
Election Tickets. GTAnnouncement Of Mayor,
SIS; for Aldermen $2 so.
JOB Work cash on delivery.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-04-14

as FE .Z .-.are'..
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-02-01
PATENT "SARNINT,n

NT'Tis but right to suppose, when the
ground is hard froze, and tlckly it SHOWS
when ones nose and ones toes need both
clothes much thicker than, those that before
did enclose his limbs, SO near froze; we say
It's but right 10 suppose that ones friends
and ones foes should lessen ones woes, so
wherever one goes, or where'er he re pose his
lot may be with those who are not lachry-
mesl, but whose life peacefully flows on to
its close us OF old did Observation-Disclosures
wax up and pay the printer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-02-01
OUR OFFICE

At considerable expense we have had a
new head engraved for the Chronicle ana
we are vain enough to think it very nest.-
hope our rea ders will appreciate the trouble
and outlay required for the purpose and act
accordingly. We have still room for q grea,
many more names on our books, and now is
avery good time to; send them in We in.
tend doing all in Four power to mako the
Chronicle equal in appearance and variety to
any county paper in the State, relying on
the intelligent people of the county fot sup.
port and encouragement.
We have also recently made additions 10
our stock of Job type, and we are aow prepa-
red to do all kinds of Work, from card Of
three lines to a book of 500 or 1000 pages
Printing in colors done in tho neatest man.
ner, ahd at but slight advance over other
printing. Let our friends bear this in mind
before going elsewhere for work
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-02-01
COMMERCIAL RECORD.
ST. CLArRsvfLLE Jan. 81.

ST. CLAIRsvfLLE Jan. 81.
Eggs, l5. Butter, l6. Flour. 900. Hams
10. Shoulders, Z. Sides, Z Corn Meal
10. Sugar, 7@s. CofTee, II. Molasses
3l@33 Oats, 37@40. Clover Seed 800.
Timot ,y-scarce 3,25@3,5o Dried Apples
100. Nails ss9d 4,S7, Buckets 25 Sal,
per barrel 2,s5 Lard &c. Potatoes S1,2E,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-02-01

GrThere is a stampede threatened in
England 0f the Red Republican propsgan-
dis,s and exles. such as Ledru Rollin, Kos
, sptb, Maszini, and Co., who have sojouru.
ed dthsrs 20 long. TAey are angry that Eng,
land shodd presune to enter into an ALI,
sncs with Austria. 10 '.'' ,'.' '''.'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-02-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

JOY FOR THE INVALID.-We cut tho follow.
ing from the "PhiIadephia Saturday Gazette" and
recommend our readers To peruse it carefully, and
those suffering should not delay purchasinp:.-
DIR HOJFLAND'S GERMAN BTTrERS.-
This celebrated medicine, prepared by Dr. C. NJ
JACkSON, at the imposing German Medicine
ted public attention, and the proprietor who is sci.
enfc physician, is selling immense quantities of il
ihe virtues OF this remedy fully set forth in the
extended nouce oi IT, to be seen in our advertising
columns, that there hardly any room left for MS 10
speak Of 1t This much we may add--Of the long
train OF physical ills to which humanity il heir there
Is none more distressing than the general deanue.
nenl OF The digestive apparatus which never fails TO
accompany a disordered state of the liver Head.
ache piles, languor trefuness, bilious tongue,
morbid breath, loss OF app ,tio-n short, ar in escr
babe wretchedness OF existence are its nsufI.rnlle
and lie.wasting attendants. These diseases, which
have bnified the skill OF the ablest Doctots have
been RADICAL Y cured by Hooih,nnds German Bit.
ters. See advertisement.
jan. 26--2w,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-02-01

Fpsrres.--By the Africs which arrived al
New York on Tuesday we learn ths, sffsirs
before Sebastopol remain unchanged. Ne.
gOtations are still in progress but nothing Ger.
tain is known respecting them. Flour advan-
ced 3D., wheat I'd, cotn.6d. Money msrke:
dull. American stocks firm. Bullion in the
Bank Of England has decreased Sl,IO0 900.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-02-01
SEIERIFF'S SALE.
Mahlon Gregg
Us:
John X. Fesler, ct al.
In parfitiOn.

In Partition.
DY virtue OF an Execution to me directed from the
ID Court of Common rhs' of Belmont County, Ohio,
wiz offer for sale at Pubic Auction OH
Tuesday, the 1911 day 9f February, A. d.
1855 between the hours of 10 O'Clock A. NJ and o..
clock L. NJ of said day al the front door OF the Court
House in ST. Ciarsvile in said county, the following
being in the county of Belmont and state OF Ohio and
bounded and described as follows: The first tract be.
ing part OF the west hall of section o. township = and
range ), beginning for the tie half line between
my land that is the land of Abner Gregg-at the time
of making his wii) aud Stephen Gregg at stone cor
10 Jesse Mecalf aud running thence due west l64
pCrches 10 stake 0n the line hetv land (said Abb
Gregg aforesaid aud Sharps atthe time OF tie i!
afoesai) thence with the said line being the section,
lu2 ,rches to stake being tho north west
OF the lands of John Greg thence north 10 A
perches, 10 stake thence sG2 IL perches 10 sake,
thence north ~ cast 81 yercies TO stake, tence
south ~ east % perches 10 post thence south 81
east 10 perchcs 10 post on the Aforesaid half section
line being lie south west corner of the tract of land de
scrbed 10 John Gregg as aforesaid, thence WIN the
half section line and ands OF stephen Gregg aforesaid
south the place OF he Innng, containing one hundred
rnOdsand eight poles, surveyed marked and
plated by Jeptha Sharp on ih2Oih day Of The 9Th
month A. ID: 1916
SHIN No. aud range No. beginning the south west
corner OF said section No g. thence north 1871 Pcrchcs
TO stVns thence east - perches to stone, thence
south 3 perchcs the south line of said section tU
stone thence west along said line "a perches to tho
place OF beginning containing GO acres two ToOGs and
u perches; containing in az one hund' I'd and sixty
acres OF Real Estate. The above premises will he sold
subject dover of Hannah Gregg heretofore set of
and also subject The Lille Estate OF John X Feser in
the one fourth part -,
purchase money in hand the day OF Sale, third
In one year and third in two years with interest OH
sherid's Office. January 18th 1855.
JOHN &. NICHOLS, Sheriff.
Jan. Is, 1855. $3.50.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-02-01

Mr.. EDIToR:--I have received for distribu-
ton from the Patent Office at Washing on
City the following Seeds sci ected in Eng
land:
St. James Garrett, White Solid Celery
Long Scarlet Rudish, London Red Beet, Ear.
ly long podded Windsor bean, Champion oI
England Peas, Early May Peas, Early York
Cabbage, Hollow crowned Psrsnip.
- 1t is expected that those who re ceive the
foregoing Seeds will exhibit specimens OF
the vegetables q, our next Fair, and preserve
the Seeds Of the next season to be Gis:ribu-
ted among their neighbors.
.,~.,, JOHN H. HEATON,
Treas. of Bel. Co. Ag. Soc.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-02-01
SIIERlFF'S SALE.
Alexander Armstrong

Alexander Hall and Perry Wilkinson.
ny virtue of an alias Execution to me d.
- recLed from the Court OF Common Pleas Of Rel.
nom County Ohio. will offer for sale Al Public Auc
vile in said county, ON
Tuesday, the 18Th day Of February, A. D.
lejS, het ween the hours of 10 O'Clock A. NJ and o.
ciock 7. NJ of SAID day the following desrrib ed
ava tehcmehis, situate Lying and being an the county
ol beont ana state OF Obio and bounded and descrI
lcd as follows TO wit: Lots No. 6-IO--Il-I9-jj-lt
ii1-ly--2c--2l22 and %, in the town of the I:res
western taken in Execution al the suit of Aexandc
Armstrong.
sherih's Office January the Iath ls5j.
Jan. l., 1855. s3OO '.''''''''
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-02-01

DIEp--On the l7lh inst. in Wayne
To wusnip, Belmont CO.. O. after sh ort
bu, severe illness, Mr.. WILLIAM TEMPLE.
TON, in ,he Ash year OF his age. The
deceased leaves wife and six children
to mourn his departure. His remains
were followed to the Presbyterian grave.
yard. al Centrevile, by numerous friends
and relatives. As husband and father
he was ever kind and atfectionae, as a
neighbor and citizen he stood unparallel-
ed He was member and Elder of the
Associate Reformed church, at Genre
vile. So CONSTANT was his attention to
The duties Of religion, that each Sabbath
found him seated in his pew, awaiting the
sound of the Gospel,w which was as a swee,
morscl 10 his soul, which thirsled after
Righteousness; bu, his seat Is vacaied;hs
work is finished. his race is run, lie has
fought the good fight. he has finished his
course. and the glad ,idings have been
proclaimed, "Well done; thou good and
faithful servant enter ,hou into The Joys of
thy Lord"
Mourn no longer for him
Who hath passed away,
For IN Glory he'll stand, j..
a At the Judgment day, ..t .
Yea. blessed are tn y, who trust in the Lord,
Aud openly confess him on earth,
For theirs is righteous reward,
OF much G lory aud honor and worth.
And when all earthly tolls are o'er.
Their spirits in ecstacy fly,
Tojoin him who has gone before
To prepare mansion on high. j. c. b.
On ,he 5,h inst, in Wayne Up, Bel
mon, CO., O., Mr.. WILLIAM FRosT, sr.. in
the s1,h year orhis age. The deceased
was among the first residents OF Wayne
Tp. lie leaves many friends and rela
lives 10 mourn his departure, which tho
not unex xpec,ed was deeply felt.
| How hard to part from those
lEyY Whom affection holds dear, ~f
Though with locks as white as the snow'
or each rolling gear. J'C. b.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-02-01

d" 0TThere are $4,000 letters on the sign S
, in Broadway, New York, and perssns visi-
ting Billiards PanOrams can read them as
g' distinctly as they eau read the signs ever
the stores in ST. Clairsville. e I.....H