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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21
THE G FURNACE.

DATENTED Dee. 4th. 1856; same patent
relssued Aug. 9th, 1856; and new patent grant
ed Aug. 9Th, 1856, 10. S. H. Gilman, of New Or
leans: This furnace is now in use on EIGHTEEN
PLANTATIONS in LOUISIANA, and COM
blnes with unqualified success the six important
and distinctive features of.
l. Working entirely by natural draught.
2. Containing no crate bars or other irons in
interior.
3. Never requiring the bagasse TO be stirred or
touched after it falls from the carrier into the
hopperof the furnace,
i. Drying the bagasse thoroughly in the furnace
where ii remains more than one hour, exposed
TO great heat, before it reaches the point Of
combustion.
D. Forming no Stag, and the ashes being carried
by the draught into a second chamber, are with
drawn at any time without stopping the sugar
mill.
6. Burning all the bagasse on plantations Of any
size, and requiring no other attention than 10
take out the ashes and occasionally throw in
wood-thea average consumption of which has
been only one-halfa cord in twenty-four hours,
when the furnace, tlues and chimney were
proportioned.
The furnace erected under the new patent of
August 9th, 1856, are fed without rollers by a
simple arrangement of balanced doors in the bot
tom OF the hoppers, which open by the weight Of
the hagasse and require no attention whatever.
MS Is The only BagaSse Furnace which COM
blnes the above named features. either theoreti-
cally or practically.
An investigation of the patents, specifications
and drawings Ito be had of the subscribers will
prove this furnace TO be constructed upon strictly
scientific principles, entirely distinct from those
OF and other patented furnace, and an examina-
ton OF the furnace in operation, will convince the
the most lncTedulous OF the successful application
ofthe principles laid down in the patents, as we'll
as its perfect simplicity of construction and
management, economy and durability. Some of
these furnaces have taken off three crops without
any repairs, there being nothing but fire brick
exposed to the fire.
The undersigned are now prepared to contract
with parties for supplying and putting these
furnaces i'll operation, and solicit of sugar planters
an investigation of their testified achievements.
f. CARVER COMPANY,
10 Gravier street;
or 10 S. H. GILMAN, 81 Natchez st.
AGENTS. 4. J.. CHAPMAN,
Bayou Goula;
HART, AUSTIN & CO,
Plaquemine.
u The undersigned is also Agent for the
NILES WORKS. Foundry, and will furnish
any kind of Machinery that planters may need.
dec27 A. J.. CHAPMAN.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21
Rates Of Tuition.
NOTICE,

rs hereby given 10 Resident and Nom Resident
i Tax Payers of this Parish, that the State and
Parish Tax Rolls for the year 1856, are now de.
posted in my office, subject to their inspection;
are requested to come forward and pay the same
within as short a delay as possible.
Notice is also given to PEDDLERS. keepers
of COFFEE-HOUSES, and all other persons
pursuing trades and occupations which require
Licenses, that have on hand a bountiful supply
Of State and Parish Licenses, and their attention is
called to section 4 of an Act of the Legislature
Of this State, approved 18th March, 1855.
JOS. H. ERWIN,
feb2S-t1ie Sheriff and Collector.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21

A PGrson in D~iicuny.-A young parson
lost his way in q forest, and IL being vehe-
mentiy cold and rainy, he happened upon a
poor cottage, and desired lodging, or hayloft
Go stay III, and some FIRE to warm him. The
man told him that he and his wife had but one
bed, and if he pleased to lay with them he
should be welcome. The parson thanked
him, and kindly accepted it. In the morning
the man rose to 90 10 market, and meeting
some of his ~neighbors he fell a laughing.
They asked him what made him so merry
about the mouth. Why" says he, !" I can't
but think how 'shamed the parson will be
when he awakes, TO find himself alone in bed
With my wife Pittsburgh (PG.) Post.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21

te; les aequereurs tourniront Ieur billets endos-
ses a satisfaction, portant huit pour cent d'interet
able avec bureau du Recorder do cette paroisse,
ct atm d'assurer lie plein ct punctuel pavement
DIES dts billets, hypo.heque speciale sera retenue
sur les terres vendues.
LIE grand lot de terre decrite sera vendu en- lots
separes pour ~satisfaire aux acquereurs.
Les Ventes auront lieux sur l'habitation pre-
increment decrite, etant la derniere residence du
susdit a. N. Chopper, decide.
JOS. H. BALCH, Encanteur.
Paroisse d1berviIIe, 10 Few. I857.-feb2l
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21

Inaugural Addresses of the Presidenis.-Tt is
a remarkable fact that all the inaugural speech,
es of Mr. Buchanau's predecessors, though he
IN now the fifteenth President of the United
States, have been delivered since he was born,
so young are we as a nation. Washington
delivered his first and only inaugural speech
to the Senate, as did both Adams and Jefer-
son; but he delivered none on his second cleo
ton. Though Jefferson delivered his first in
augural in the Senate chamber, it was address,
ed TO his "Friends and Countrymen." Since
his time the inaugural speeches of the PresiN
dents have been addressed to the people, and
have been delivered from the pOrlico of the
capitol-Bnletin.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21

In this town, on Wednesday evening, the
18th instant, Mr.. T. w. NELSON, of Lafourehe
Interior, to Miss CALEDONIA LAwss, daughter Of
Capt. Samuel Lawes, of this place.
cake, accompanying the compliments of the
above happy pair. They departed for the home
of the bridegroom on the following day, with
the blessings of friends and relatives. The editor
Mishes them a long life of sunshiny happiness,
undimmed by a single. sorrow.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21
samedi, lie 2S Mars, 1857,

SHAEReNHs Ae 80 MARS A909s
les prophecies ci-apres decrites appartenant
a la
Succession de fu Antoine Norbert Chopper
ct a la ~communaute qui existait entire lie dit
defunt, A. N. Chopper ct son spouse, Hem
riette Lauve, saVoir:
10. I'm certain Moroccan de Terre, situe dams
la paroisse d'Iberville, sur la rive droite du
tieuve Mississippi, ct mesuTant diX-neuf arpents
ct un tiers, plus GU moins, de face au fieuve Mis-
sissippi. sur une profondeur dune lieu on quatre-
vingt-trois arpents, borne en- haut par terre de
John H. Randolph, ct en- has par terre de Neu-
vile Melancon.
2. Tn certain moroccan de terfe, situe dams la
paroisse dlberville, snr la rive droite du ieuve
Mississippi, a peu-pres soixante-cinq arpents du
feuve Mississippi, ct ayant une superfcie de
cent quinZe 4l-l00 acres, ct etant lie lot No. /,
dams lie township No. 10, du range No. ~
Est, Quest du Mississippi9
3. I'm autre certain moroccan de terre, situe
dams la paroisse dIberville, a peu-press q%uarante
arpents du fleuve Mississippi. mesurant un ar
pent ct I'm sixieme d'arpent de face au susdit
feuve, plus GU moins, avec une profondeur de
quatre-vingt arpents, plus OH moins, avec Fou-
venture y appartenant, borne en- haut par un
moroccan de terre prochainement decrite, ct en-
bas par un moroccan de terre secondement de-
critic ct du cote du feuve Mississippi par uu
moroccan de terre troiSiament decrite, ct en- ar
riere par lie moroccan de terre ci-dessus decrite.
4. I'm autre moroccan de terre, situe. dams al
p~arolsse d1berville, sur la rive droite du fieuve
Mississippi, a une distance de quarante arpents
du dit leuve, ct mesurant IN arpent ct un six
ieme d'arpent, plus, on moins, de face, sur trente
arpents, plus GU MONS, de profondeur, borne en-
haut ct en- bas par terres appartenant a la dite
communicate, ct avec Fouverture Y appartenant.
S. I'm autre moroccan DE- terre, situ6 dams ia
paroisse d'Iberville, SUI la rive droite du feuye
Mississippi, a peu-pres quarante aTpents du sus-
dit feuve, mesurant un arpent ct un sixieme
d'arpent de face, plus on moins, sur trente- huit
arpents, plus GU moins, de profondeur, avec Pou-
venture y appartenant, borne en- haut par terre
de Joseph Achille Hebert, ct en- bas par terre ap-
partenant a la dite succession lei decrite.
6. Tn autre Moroccan de Terre, sitne dams la
p%aroisse dIberville, sur Ia rive droite du fleuVe
Mississippi, mesnrant une arpeut, plus GU moins,
sur lie feuve Mississippi. avec une profondeur de
cent quatre vingt dix pieds, plus on moins, de la
mesurant un arpent a la motie dun arpeni, plus
on moins, dc face, avec la profondeur j. apparte-
nant. borne en- liant par terre de Edward Daigre
ct John Hagan, ct EN- has par ierre de Francis v.
Gallagher.
LesqueIs six morceaux de terres decrites ses
ront yendus en- bloc GU separement, CONNIE
il sera juge cenyenabIe lie jour de la vente; ct
aux termes ct conditions suiyant savoir: LIE
prix de Padjudieation payable en- trols termes
egaux, en- IN, deux ct trois ans du jour de Ia ven
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21

A Band Of Patriots-The New Jersey Leg,
islature must be a band of self Sacrificing pa.
triots-working as they are, just now, on half
pay. The reason Of it is this; the constitution
provides that members shall receive So per
day for their services for only forty days from
the commencement Of the session, and $3.50
per day for all over forty days. The present
session commenced on The 18th of January,
and the term of forty days expired on Sunday,
the 22d ult,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21
rhe Ner Orleans Election min.

After being furnished with a copy of this
bill, we confess that our informant lead us
assFay, 10 saying it had been allowed to sleep.
The bill as passed BY the Senate on yesterday,
differs from the House bill as originally res
ported, in only one thing-it does not deny
Che trial BY jury. The people Of New Orleans
are nc longer on an equality With other par
ishes. The question will of course be soon
taken to the Supreme Court for its decision.
We have no hesitaucy in saying it is the most
arbitrary tyFanical measure ever adopted since
these States were declared free and inde~
pendent. We cannot conceive if possible, any
court I'll the State will hesitate 10 declare the
entire bin, an attack upon the rights of the
people, unconstitutional and not worthy to be
observed. We are ID a strange read. The
liberties Of the people, are not c~overtly, but
openly and directly assailed, under the spec
cious garb Of Modern Democracy.
The only question to be solved is, will the
peopIe Of New Orleans Be slaves Of treemen ?
Gomez and Gazette.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21
LAND s

AM advised by the Commissioner of Pensions
l. that on the goth August, 1856, Land Warrant
No. 85,506, for 100 acres, was issued to Joseph
L. Petit, and sent to my address, Plaquemine,
La. The said Land Warrant has never been re-
ceived by me. Joseph L. Petit and l intend ap-
plying to the Commissioner of Pensions for a
duplicate of said Warrant, and all persons are
notified not to trade for the above described War
rant. feb7 SAMUEL MATTHEWS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21

u TIE N. Y. Mirror understands that a
brother OF Eckel, the reputed murderer Of
DR.. BurdeII, residing at Mount Pleasant, Hun
terdnn county, in that State, has been so af-
fected in mind by the finding of the Grand
Jury, that it will probably be necessary to re-
move him to the Lunatic Asylum.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21
Best Boston Ice,

constantly on hand throughout the season, which
they will dispose Of at a reasonable price.
The citizens of. Crosse Tete who may patron
ize them, they will attend to having their Ice con-
veyed to the Village.
They will also furnish casks of such size as
their customers may order them to have made.
Drayage gratis within the corporation.
Messrs. Vessier & Dubuclet, Jr., trust that by
close attention to their business. and an u%ntiring
desire to please all, that they will receive the pa
tronage of the community. febI4
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21
Rafiafe,s R0arding House.

nA,TISTE respectfully informs his friends and
- The public generally that he has opened a
BOARDING HOUSE in the house formerly &C.
cupied By Henry Sullivan, near the Conrt House.
His table win always be supplied with the best
the market affords, and cooked ii a style second
to no other in the State. Separate meals fur
nished at all hours. mnl4
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21

Adrance in Star Cand5es,--A telegrapbie
dispatch from one of the largest manufacture
ers in Cincinnati to a mercantile house here
states that Star Candies has advanced DC per
ID in that market. We presume a like advance
will take place here.-Lou. Cour.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21

"A Defauhing T'reaSurer.--St. Louis. March
7, l857s--AdoIph Nohl, Treasurer of the Mu-
tual Savings Institution, has absconded with a
portion Of the funds Of the bank. The
amount is yet unknown, butt is no! consider.
cd to be large.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21
Grcat Rargains!

WE have selected from our stock of
w LADIES' SHOES, Caters and Chill
dren's Shoes, a lot which are a little soiled, and
are now selling them FOR CASH at about one
half the original price; for service, many of them
are as good as new. Also
A lot of READY MADE CLOTHING, Of
last years style, which we will sell for Cash at
the same reduction.
dec5 HART, AUSTIN & co.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21
no THE puRETc.

TN consequence of the competition of Auctio-
l. neers, notice is hereby given to Administra-
tors, Tutors, Executors, and all other persons in
terested in having Succession Property sold, that
| will make such Sales on MORE reasonable terms
than any Auctioneer in the Parish.
feb14 JOS. Fl. ERWIN. Sheriff.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21
PLAQUEmTNE

1--WE undersigned will open a Classical and
J. English School in the town of Plaoueraine
on the I'd MONDAY IN MARCH, in the large
frame building on the corner of Bank street anC
tenn's Alley, and will continue the same for a
session OF four months. Having been for many
years engaged in educating the youth of Louisi-
ana and Mississippi, both in Primary Schools and
Colleges, we would in the continuation of cur
labors respectfully solicit the patronage of the
citizens of lberville in our new location.
The government and discipline Of the School
Will be strictly parental, ye4 a strict obedience
Will be expected and required Of all to those me-
cessary rules and regulations which appertain to
every well-directed Institution of learning. No
palnes will be spared in giving to the classes
entrusted to our charge a most efficient, ~practicsl
and thorough education.
No deduction will be made for loss of time but
in case of pro'racted illness; all payments will be
promptly required at the close of The session. and
no scholar will be allowed to ommenc a sec
ond session until his previous dues are paid and
he is clear Of The books.
Rates Of Tuition:
Forthe Junior Glasses per session, $50 90
For the Senior and Collegiate do, 30 90
For Book Keeping by Double Entry, so 90
The course of study for the Junior Glasses
will embrace all the English branches taught in
our best schools, while those who are preparing
for the learned professions will be instructed in
the Lain, Greek and French Languages, as we'll
as Mathematics and all the oth9r studies which
are required for admission to any College or Uni
versity in The United States.
mh7-l4 w. D, GERE, a. NJ, Rector
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21
ICE !u--TCE Z!

VESslER & DUBUCLET, JR.,
ESPECT FULLY inform the planters and
Ii others of I~bervilIe, and the citizens of Pla-
%quemine, that they have at great expense, fitted
Up an extensive Ice House in this town en- the
lower floor ofthe large building of NJ. HEBERr,
on Main Street, where they will keep the
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21
Etot de Ia Louisiana ParoiSSe FDerUilc.
Vente de Succession.

I'm vertu dun ordre GU decret a moi adres~
II Sc par rEIon. Cour du 6eme District de
TEtat de la Louisiana, en- ct pour la paroisse d.
Iberville, en- date du 10 Fevrier, 1857, Jex>
poserai en- vente pubIique au plus otfrant ct
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21
LIVERY STARLE.

@kz The undersigned having purchased
GO- the lots and stables formerly owned
A@&-by SAMUEL McFADDIE, on Main
street, in the town of Plaq uemine, would respect
fully announces to his friends, and the public in
general, that he has reftted and furnished the
same with every thing necessary TO keep a good
LIVERY STABLE, and s~olicits a share of the
public patronage.
IA trusty hostler will attend to travellers
horses.
Droyers with mules and horses will be ac-
commodated on the most liberal terms.
apt2 IRA E. ORCUTT.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21

THE undersigned has just received a lot of va
Il liable NegIoes, which he will sell cheap.
teb2l II. +. MOORE.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21
6sEsour Nations CoGee-Bouse.
OYSTER SALOON !

80 OYSTER SALOON!
wv The undersigned would respectfully
inform his friends and the public generally that
bis Oyster Saloon is now in "full blast,n where
Oysters are served up in every style. Also
Game and other LWxWries,
including buchanan Gumbo," and Gumbo Of ev-
cry other description; Soups. Roasts, Stews, Frys,
~Broils-Salmon, Holsters, Sardines, &c. Sc
Desserts and DELEGATES;
and WINES and LIQUORS of all kinds, and OF
the most superior quality. Give me a call
dec6-5m Fl. LEBLANC.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21
KENTUCKY AND ATTAKAPAs
BEEF

@7vz~zsE The undersigned has now on
VIEs hand seventeen head of the finest
ND Attakapas Beeves, samples of
vAA~~Kk which can be seen at his stall ev-
cry ~morning-price eight cents
per 10. They expect a drove along soon; they also
keep Kentucky Beef constantly on hand-price,
from ten to twelve cents.
GJPurchasers who call at our stall will he
sure to go away satisfied.
feb24 F. BOONE & 90.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21
AIfrea w. SpragWe.

GENERAL COLLECTOR, PLAQUEMINE,
1T La, having made arrangements, will be en-
abled to attend to all collecting between Bayou
Sara and Donaldsonville, and hoping by strict
attention to the business he will obtain a liberal
share of the patronage Of the community at
large. Address ALI. w. Sprague, Plaquemine
=. q. mh14
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21
Boots, Shoes, &c.

-WWW5 SEEWggJ W0o
The undersigned informs the public that
he keeps on hand and for sale all kinds of
Gents and Ladies Shoes,
MISSES AND BOYS Do.
Among the stock which I offer can be found
Cushman Ties, Pariodes, Misses Colomd Cal
tiers, &c.
I have the best and most finished workman on
Ladies' Walking Shoes, Ladies' Boots, Slippers,
etc.-also on Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes.
W-All work from my shop is warranted TO fit
and to be durable.
nov22 JOHN L. BALCH.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21
Slate Of LouisiGna-Parish Of KeruiAe.
Succession Sale.

OY virtue of an order or decree to me di-
- rected from the Hon'bIe the Sixth Dis
trct Court Of the State of Louisiana. in and
for the parish of ~IberviIle, bearing date the 18th
instant, | will offer at public sale to the highs
est and last bidder on
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21
cOoRrwG STOVES.

A COMPLETE assortment, embracing the
II following variety of patterns:
Large Oven Etna, for coal or wood;
Extra Air-tight, do do;
Oak Premium for wood-three sizes;
Crescent do do do do;
Pittsburgh Large Oven, do do;
Victor Large Oven, for wood, three sizes;
Excelsior do do do; i.
Live Oak do do do;
Eastern Premium do two sizes;
All with copper bottom furniture-just received
by mhi4 HART, AUSTIN & CO.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-03-21

49, OfAA-SAAi @AdStIOiCCI'
Parish of lbervilIe, Feb. 10 1857.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-11-05

YyRUSrEE'S Sale If Valuable Improved Real Is
tate, the Kirswood House" b. virtue Of deed
Thomas T. Comfy wife bearing date 90 She
the recorded " Liner W ~ NO
1s &c. IL and 49, this land records for WASP
COUNTY colunb and the request OF un
therein secured VII sell at public aaclo 70 ne
bidder Saturday the Stt day II ccter " tue year
1857 o'clock, p The preSnses TIED valuable mrava
Krswccd HOUSE tcd " TIC eoter
an sad real estate oonsis,ins ioiag ots parcels o
All those parcels ground knoNn on the lnap q ~
parts lots numbered 21 mud thre~ lD
in square 32 and dcss
nats Of the subdivision made w JOHN Nctfs
Land C2 and three S VIII more ru
appear the plat Of said Subdivisions recorded ~ inc
The Of said city OF Washington together with NJ
buildings and improvements thereon snd privileges aud sppf
thereto belonging
paid ossh thereof equal instruments ax
twelve eighteen twenty thirty and thirty six months With
sale which the several pcmissory notes
purchaser will required drawn his order and b
deed Of trust the premises.
tho purchaser The trustee will only
him by the decd Of trust The ute
o premises believed 10 bc indspntsble y.
complied with days from the nay
Of sale the right bis option either 10 annn
ssle notice resell tho property al me
risk purchaser, such terms as the trustee may
think IT. . o,,,,,,,., -. .ac
JAS G. MCGUIRE
sen 4odkds Ancticnecr.
Day- The above sale is postponed until TucsdaF,
~ THO o. sEMMEs, Trustee.
ortal-d JAS. MCGUIRE, Auciionecr
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-11-05

THAcKEK,r's NEW BooK.The illustrated News says:
urday the 3ls will give the first number Of Mr..
Thackcrays story, The Virginians.' Critics who
cannot be- mistaken that II will be trade
hit thnt Mr.. Tliackemy has seldom been greaterhis
strength lying in quiet situations, without seeking for
effect. sa5 at. ..t tsal
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-11-05

Jonathan Wakefield, soldier of the revolution, died
in Newport, New Hampshire, the 4th of October, in
his 9th year. The Spectator says: Mr.. Wakefield
born in Sutton Massachusetts March 20, 76l and
removed to this town in l779 where with the exception
of years absence in the revolutionary war. he has
since resided He of the true revolutionary stock
his father having been killed by the British at Dorchester
point in 1T76. Mr.. Wakefield has through long life
been strongly attached to democratic principles which he
sustained by his vote until he unable from age and
inirmity to attend the polls.