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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-04-12
GEORGE II. vzNTErT,
PRINTERS WAREHOUSE,
NO. los POYDRAs ST

Between Camp and St Charles streets,
NEW ORLEANS.
Presses, Types, Inks, Paper, Cards and Fur
nishing of every description.
Second hand Materials bought and sold, and
Old type taken in exchange for new, at 9 cents
per pound. mhao
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-04-12
Caution to Persous.

WHO DRINK AT BARS n HOTELS.
Numerous complaints are made Of persons who
keep Bars on steamboats, and in hotels, who fill my
empty bottles with common Gin, and sell il 10 The
unsusnecting for nv
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-04-12
CLoYHINGy

HMU WUUEEtIIGW1 E~UIMIsHlH8 WVVNsE
GENTLEMEN who have not yet purchased
VI their outfits for the season, would do well 70
give our goods an inspection. By late arrivals
we have a superior assortment of
Himaelah Cloth Goats and Talmas;
Cashmere and French Paletots;
Rob Roy and Petersham Polka Jackets;
Doeskin and Fancy Cashmere Pants;
Rich Velvet, Fancy ilkS and cloth Vests
Linen and Muslin Shirts, a good assortmeRt
Shaker, Flannel, Lambs wool, MeIino aBA
Cotton Drawers and Wrappers
Also, a general variety Of Hosiery and Gleyea
oet20 HART, AUSTIN & CO..
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schiedam Aromatic schnapps.

I would therefore advise all those who drink The
Schnapps at such places. to mark The appearance
OF the bottle; and if the outside wrapper or Iabs
should be defaced, TO refuse to drink, unless a
fresh bottle is opened.
TTDOIpAO WOI Fp
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feb23-1-

G. E. RAGUE RosELIUs oRILLIoN
G. H. SPRAGUE &c CO.,
RECEIVING, FORWARDING AND COM
MISSION MERCHANTS AND sTEAM-
BOAT AGENTS,
WILL give their entire attention to Receiving
wv and Forwarding of all Freights passing
through Plaquemine. Crosse Tate and Attaka-
pas Merchants, in particular, will find it to their
interest to give their attention to this notice
Those wishing to have their Freight attended to,
will please have it sent, directed
Care Of G.. E. SPRAGUE & CO.,
Plaquemine, La.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-04-12

bFThe art of dentistry in the United
States is said to be nearer perfection than
in any othercouDtry of the world. Never.
theless, there is probably no American
dentist, however skilledfn his profession,
who extracts teeth.as speedily as a Rus
sian surgeon w~ho~several years since en-
joyed a lucraffge praeice among the
foreign residents of Sr:~ P~etersburg.---
This gentleman boosted the enphonious
appellation ofShlavber Kromlen Kfofks;
and it was his custom to save the expense
Of instruments by making all his patients
pronounce his name tquiekl several
times in succession : an operation@which
wars sure TO remove the afflicted tooth.---
Tie only difficulty which he encountered
was, that with the tooth there were M
rally carried off some half a dozen or
more of its ~neighbors.
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Livery Stable;

Livery Stable;
n The undersigned would inform his
~ Nfriends and The public generally that he
AI1has added a LIVERY STABLE to his
Hotel, where he win at all times keep the best Of
Horses and Baggies for hire.
ap2l d. MARRY, Marketstreet.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-04-12

JeyveKFy.
LINE. Rings, Lockets, Gold Pens, Breastpins
4 and Earrings, all of latest style just received
at RICHARDS
nah1a Drug and VarietyStOrS'
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CITY ADVERTISEMENTS,
MORE NEw GOODS,
aET1FEL SPRF.FG CL o THKEJvG,
Just received per steamships Empire City and
ba.
ALFRED MUNROE & CO.,

AAAA SAAD AA C1fAGSA A." COl9
No. 81 Magazine, Corner of Grauier street,
NEW ORLEANS.
HAVE received by the above steamers a large
IL and beautiful assortment of
Fashionable Clothing,
suitable for Spring and Summer wear, TO which
they invite the attention of purchasers. Among
other goods received are the following:
Fine Single-Milled Colored Cashmere Business
Goats;
Fine Single-Milled Colored Cashmere Panta-
looms;
Caspian Tweed Business Coats;
French Drap d'Ete Frock and Sac Goats;
French Bombazine Frock and Sac Coats;
Alpaca and Italian Cloth Frock and Sac Goats;
French Drap d'Ete PantaIoons;
Fine Cloth Frock and Dress Coats;
Vests, for Spring and Summer wear;
Linen Drill and other styles of Summer Panta-
looms;
Linen Drill and other styles of Summer Goats;
Under Garment for Spring and Summer wear;
A very large assortment of Linen and Muslin
Shirts;
Umbrellas. Valises. Trunks. Garnet Bars.
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Caution to The Public.

80 Sole Importer and Manufacturer.
DEror Is, 30 & 22 Beaver Street, New York,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-08-04
Washington's Last Moments.

Governor Wise, Of Virginia, in an ora,ls,,
mus described the last moments Of Waspi,a
ton: -ins
Tie died as he lived, and what a bsspt;fu,
eco-omy there was in his dean, Not fac.
u'y Wds impaired, not an error ms-red the
VI W blS me NJ slIty-six, not quite three
score years apd ten, he was takep avav
whilst his example was perfect He taot Ia
siHu'eu Tue symptoms, saying let il 90 as IL
came In the morning OF the l4th Of Decem-
per 1893 he felt severe illness, aud called in
ms overSeer, Mr.. Rawlings. 10 bleed him He
"Ss asitated, and Washington said 70 him.
don I be afraid When about T. tie up his
arm, ne SAID with difficulty, more After
All eh'rts bad failed he designated the psrer
nc meant Tor his will, then turned 10 Tobias
Lear and said, / find 1 am going nv bre sth
cannOt continue long 4 believed from the
hiSt II woaid be fatal Do you arrange NV
accounts and settle my books, as you know
Mofe ABOUT them than any one else. and let
Mr: hawIngs finish recording my other letters
which he hss begun Between FIVE and sir
clock no said to his physician, Dr Craik, L
iseI myself going; you had better not take
any more trouble about NE, but let me 90 of
quietly; L cannot last long Shortly After
again he said, Doctor l die hard; but sp
NOT AFRAID to go; believed from my FIRST al
taeK L should not survive it; my breath can.
not last long. About ten o'clock be mnde
seFerai attempts TO speak 10 Mr.. Lear, and AL
iaSt Sald, am just going. Have me decent
iy buried, and do not let my body be put into
the vault in less than two days after am
dead Lear says, bowed assent lie
looked at me again and said, do you under
stand ne L replied yes, SIR iTis we'll
SAID he. And these were his last words, ''Tis
we'll Just before he expired he felt his own
pulse; his hand fell from his wrist, and George
Washington was no more
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MOTHERS LOvB.-There are many who
take an undue advantage Of The various trib-
utes Of mothers love- They 90 apply them
that We are led TO suppose their estimate of
anection is by no means q proper one. In
lact, they sometimes appropriate them 10 ex-
cuse or ooliterate their worst imperfections
the sanetity Of that love il there by molested
or the motives which have encircled it are de-
prVed OF their beauty. This. above all other
sympathies We may have cherished in our
youth, should not be allowed 10 perish when
Vlclousness or great imprudence have been
numbered with our failings. The might and
majesty Of a mothers love ought never 10 he
forgotten oy even the most reckless or de.
praved Of men.
What, indeed, can be more serv,co.hlo ~
sacred than a mothers love. and What ,no,a
conducive to our reputation than knovleSgs
OF the TACT that we have never been guilty OF
any act, or INDUCED in any expression c.icu-
lated TO lessen or disturb the strength of tb.,
love! The mere reflection that a faithful
mother has been spared to a good old age. and
not deprived of her faculties or the power 10
conduct her domestic duties, is q pleasant one,
and full OF rare and solemn examples We
should be grateful for the privilege of being
permitted to enjoy the daily evidence OF %
great stimulant as a mothers love. not only
10 our career in the outer, but the social
world. Her heart is gladdened with the
SMALLEST token OF remembrance, and eyery
sign OF elevation or esteem that others NAV
oestoW: She watches our tendencies, and
prays In secret for our reasonable want. Ana
wishes. Ere she has lost, however, the pover
to encourage US with her own bright smiles. or
mlngie her pious precepts with our conduct or
ambition, we should be doubly proud of her
watchfulnes3 and affection. But in the eve.
ming Of life, when the progress of age or the
effects of disease have become painfully vi.i
bie' let us be found willing and ready to in
crease her love with the strongest embIems ~
devotedness and care Let us be mindful Of
the precious influence Of one SO pure and kind,
as the sweet relict Of our happiest days, and
the earnest guide to our earliest hopes, NAV
soon, perhaps, be called away
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OFFICIAL,

TREASURY DsPARrxBNT, Nav Is, 1850.
Notice is hereby given to the holders Of the
stock Issued pursuant to the act Of Congress Of
22d July, 1916, that suoh stock is redesmable by
its terms, and will be paid at the Treasury on the
surrender Of the certificates thereof, on the 18th
OF November next, when interest thereon win
cease.
This department will continue to purchase such
stock prior to said day Of redemption, and will
pay therefor the following premium, In addition
to the interest accrued to the day Of purchase,
with one days interest for the money to reach
the vendor:
On such stock received at the Treasury between
t1e 1st day Of June and the Sist day Of July, in
elusive, ons-hah Of one per cent. on the amounts
specified in the certificates;
On such stock received between the lst and 31st
days Of August, Ons-fourth OF one per cent;
And on such stock received after the 3lst day Of
August, the interest accrued thereon, and one
days additional interest only, will be paid
Certificates Of such stock transmitted under
this notice must be duly assigned to the United
states by the party entitled 20 receive the pur-
chase money; and when sent prior to the st uly
the current half years interest mu also be as
signed by the present stakeholder, otherwise such
Interest viii be payable as heretofore.
And notice Is further given to holders Of other
stocks OF the United States that this department
VII purchase the same between the 1st day OF
June snd tas I,t day Of December next unless
the Of 81 500 900 shah be previously Obtained,
and will pay FOR the same, in addition to the in
terest accrued from the day Of the last dividend
Of Interest, and days additional interest for
tae on9y to reach the vendor, the following rates
o,pre MUM:
On stock Of the loan Of 1912, premium of l0
per cent;
Onst'ck Of the loans Of 1Si7 and IS4s premium
of l6 per cent;
And on stock issued uader the act Of 9th Sep
tember, 1880, commonly called Texan indemnity
stock, premium OF per cent.
Certificates transmitted under this notice should
be duly assigned to the United States by the par.
ty entitled TO receive the money; and IL sent pre-
vIo1S to the 1st July, the current half-year's in
tsreS, must also be assigned blythe present stock
holder Otherwise the interest for the half year to
that day will be payable to him as heretofore.
Payment FOR all the foregoing stocks will be
made Oy 3rafts the assistant treasurers at Bos-
ton, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties
el.i.isd 70 receive The money NAV direct
JAMES GUTHRIE,
m29-dti2Nov Secretary Of the Treasury.
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n 4 w r @ MS HOT Ell,
ALEXANDRIA "a

VTNHE PROPRIETOR BEGS LEAVETO IN
Il form his fri nds and the public that L..
this house has just BEEN thoroughly renova- -
ted and greatly improved and is now un- .xs.k
surpassed by aly similar establishment in the
country either for elegance crsubstantial comfort
The Bedding and Furniture, generally, are new
throughout, and Of the best kind Baths, also,
have been added and will be In readiness To
these grestly improved means Of administering to
the comfort and accommodation Of mis- guest he
Will Always add his own unremtting exertions.
and those Of the best Assistants and Servants that
can be had.
His House offers Inducements not found else
where to travellers visiting the Virginia Spring
as you N enjoy comfortable nights rest with
out the uncomfortably early start required either
from Washington or Baltimore. TRAVELLERS com
Ing to this house are cautioned against contracting
with any one connected with - Whaley's Omni,
bus Line, " either at the Depotin Washington, or
Baltimore or on be ard the Steambots, as they are
In no way connected with Newton's Hotel. NV
own Omnibuses and those Of % Hugh Latham
Will always be In readiness at the landings with
attentive porters and careful drivers, to convey
passengers and baggage to the Hotel.
1y H-eolm ALBERT. q. NEWTON.
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EXCURSIONS, &c.
PICNIC AND EXCURSION
HEAD &F0RT WASH NGT0N

Y>HE NAVY YARD BAPTIST CHOIR
Il having chartered tire safe and sT
conmodfous steamer ALICE G.. .EeS5sfFz3S
PRICE, will make an Excursion down the Poto-
mac to indian Head and Fort Washington, on
THURSDAY, the 7th instant
Inc committee promise TO spare no Pains TO
mahe this one Of the most pleasant Excursions Of
the season
The Choir will be assisted by some Of the mcst
prominent vocalists OF Washington
Inc boat will leave City wharf at O'Clock a
m Navy Yard at half past 8, and Alexandria at
O'Clock
Tickets FIFTY CENTS; Children lax cents;
to be had Of the members OF the Choir, children
OF the sabbath School, and Committee Of Ar
rangements.
COMMITTEE.
henry MARKS, Warren + Clark,
Chafles Sanderson, Charles Griffin,
John Carter, Charles Allen,
au Lot James Huntington.
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Greatest Excursion of the Seaton.
Teachers of st. Peters Sunday-MhOol,
TO PYE'S LANDING.
On the Large and Safe Steamer Powhatan

VNHE TEACHERS ST. PETERS, sim
l. DAY SCHOOL respectfully rH--.s ;,
announce to their friends and the, &sazs5as
public that they will give an Excursion 10 the
above named place eTHURSDAY, August 7th
Persons Who desire to spend day Pleasantly
FOR the benefit OF health, will find every arrange
ment made that will conduce to their comfort
Ladies can rely on perfect order being ma inained
the M ManageTs having determined that nothing
shall be left undone to make beir Excursion IonS
remembered as the most pleasant Of the season
The boat will leave the city wharf at SA, Navy
Yard al O'Clock; returning at a seasonabie hour
in the evening.
A fine Band Of Music has been engaged for the
occasion.
Dinner and confectionery at city prices by an
experienced caterer.
Tickets FIFTY CENTS; children half price
to be had at John F. Ellis's Music Store: Martin
Kings Drug Store; ] O'Donnels Drug Store
Navy Yard and at the boat on the morning Of
Excursion. iv 3Ofe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-08-04

THE Losr FoUSD.-About three months sgo
dissatisfied young woman, the wife of a
well-to-do farmer in Ohio. suddenly left b.r
comfortable home, and disappeared The
husband was very much embarrassed by this
slSAt circumstance, and set 20 work 10 hunt
Tor her lie, however, got all the crops in
and things generally in order before be left
as there was no use losing a crop if be had
lost vile. In search of her be came to Buf
iaio, and meeting Deputy Sheriff Allen be ex.
niDl1od 10 hun dague reOtype of the absent
wife, and implored him to find her-to exnlo,s
for hereto dig her out to excavate her some
where. othcer Allen Immediately started in
search OF the hearthless and forgetfuI dame
and day before yesterday discovered her a,
one OF our hotels, living with a young man.
The husband was Immediately informed. and
good, trusting soul went ul to see the partner
OF his bosom, claSped her in his arms. and
asked her " What you do that for''-alluding
TO her running away. "0h :" said she. WITH
caress, d" On jest for fun :" The husband
dld not exactly discern the point of the fun.
ana asked her If she was net going home with
MN She SAID she was; and then introduced
him to the man with whom she ad been living.
representing him as her 6rotker' The over
Joyed husband grasped the hand of his ,ls.c
ana Jresh brother-in law, delightedly, and
asked hlm also 10 accompany him, and be a.
dellghtedly accepted. 1t was, indeed, a han
py family, virtuOus wife restored 20 the
arms OF a doting husband, and a Brotksr,
hitherto unknown, who had been taking care
OF the StSter, all gathered together enioying
the sweets Of each others dear society. OH
II was a merry sight Yesterday afternoon
tney started for the west, but unfortunately
the 6TOthsr got left. He remained in BuffalS.
anu look the hrst train east. This was yery
unfortunate for this happy family, but they
put their trust in hope soon TO meet again
May the fates watch over this darling brother
aad sister, and may no more fatted sqIys, be
slam In their speedy conjunction Buffalo
Repu6tic.
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NNALS BRITISH LEGISLATION ;

ANNALS BRITISH LEGISLATION
"A by Leone Levi, Professor Of Commerce at
Kings College, London, author Of Commercial
Law OF the World, Lewis Mercantile Law, &c. =,
being classified and analyzed summary Of the
legislation proceedings, and parers Of the Houses
Of Lords and Commons. To be ppblished in BIZ
monthly o. monthly parts during the parliamen-
tary sessions, and at intervals during the recess
Subscription, two guineas per annum The first
number Of the work may be examined at the book
store Of FRANCK TAYLOR.
"There Is scarcely any other country In the
world where legislation proceeds ordinarily in so
cautious manner as In the United Kingdom.
Suggestions are made, inquiries are Instituted,
are prepared, which after passing the ordeal OF
parliamentary investig and discussion In both
Houses often become laws and ofener still are
rem'tted bacE to oiher committees Of inquiry and
to the maturing influence Of time and public
opinion.
s' In the course Of these legislative proceedings
most valuable cts are collected which illustrate
the condition, wants and prospects Of society
better than any other evidence, bring out the va
rious phenOmens cf life with the truthfulness OF
contemporaneous history
There Is no country which possesses a more
extensive executive machinery, with establish
ments spread over every clime all which are re
sponsible to the State, and give annual reports Of
their labor-repOrts which furnish tho best repor-
tory Of the political. social, or commercial pro-
gress Of the respective communities at home or
abroad Yet mott Of the information thus an
nually gathered is FOR all practical purposes rem
dered unavailable, owing to its extent and COM
rrehensiveness The inquirer recoils from ap-
preaching so great bulk Of heavy foios, and
they are to him a labyrinth through which he
cannot easily find clue. The present publication
is intended TO give new life TO these public
documents, and TO bring out perspicuously what
is essentially useful in them, whilst the docu-
meats will be classified In manner which will
them easilv accessible to all" jy2S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-08-04

EY Dutchman in New York spoke of a
lady who wore dirty skirts" The Home
Journal fishing for marvellous items, picked
up the Dutchman's story and astonished the
world by saying she wore thirty skirts. The
query is, which version is most . the WON ans
credit
Pitch darkness has been so in:-
proved as 10 read {" bituminous obscarity.
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THE WEEKLY STAR

bacco is not used by a single indiyidr.I 4,
any way. On the whole, they are happy ana
contented, and, think, a really religious
people.
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EY@ In Sweden the floors Of the stables are
planked, and the planks are perforated with
holes, 50 that wet will not lodge on them-the
bare boards being the only bedding allowed.
To this lodging the Swedes attribute the sound
ness of their horse S feet, as it is quite un-
common to meet with lame or foundered
horse in Sweden which has been SO stabbed
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}. CONNELLY, Undertak.r

J. CONNEhLI, Undeftaksr,
No. 423 Seventh street, Sss! sids, bet. q and n,
VNJOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM the
w citizens Of Washington and
the adjoining counties that he is - az.e2
prepared to attend to all orders at
the shortest notice and on the most liberal terms
He will spare pains to give entire satisfaction
on all occasions He guarantees to preserve the
dead In the warmest weather for any length of
time.
A large supply Of ready made COFFINs Of
all sizes and qualities, always on hand.
Shrouds, Carriages, Hearses, and every other
article furnished Of the best quality.
share Of the public patronage Is respectfully
solicited mar 94-tf
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CHAUsCY wARRINER,
MATCHMAKER AND JEWElER,

AND DEALER II
Flae Watches, Jewelry, and Silver Ware.
(,OLD SEALS, FOB AND VEST CHAINS,
II FINE JEWELRY, SUI
VER SPOONS, FORKS, -AMSD
G1BaETS, CUPS, &C, for 1aSt&eSH&A
sale at -Iew York prices. .3S
REPAIRING The Chronometer Duplex
Lever, Cylinder, Repeating, Musical, and other
" lTCHES repair. d. Also JEWELRY &c
10 $40 PRNEsYLvAsIA AVENUE bPtW,n sixth
al seventh streets, Browns Hotel building, .iyn
o. .ae GOLDEN WATCHES
@p &HiH Washington
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DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, May7, 1855.
From natural defects and the unequal range OF
nv eyes, l have been compelled to use glasses for
several years. i have tried different opticians
without obtaining glasses perfectly fitted to my
eyes. Pour months since Mr.. Tobias made two
pairs especially for me, which have found to
serve me perfectly. By the use Of his optometer
be Is enab ed to adapt Glasses minutey TO the eve
! most cheeIfuly recommend Mr. Tobias to all
having occasion to use glasses and lear my testi-
mony as to his skin as an optician.
HENRY f.. BALDWIN,
Assist Sec'y TO sign Land Warrants.