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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-11-03

kEGDLAN PASSENGER PACKET,
RRIwEEN Montrose, Burlington, IL +
~ Muscatine, Rock Island and Da-
senport. The and light draught steamer
EDWIN MANNING ~. s. DAVIS, Commander.
Jso. 4. Hanna, Clerk, leaves Montrose every
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning. Re
turning, leaves Rock Island and Davenport every
tuesday Thursday ssd Saturday morning.
Leaves MoDtrose on the arrival Of the morning
train from keokuk, making the time to Burin gton
IN four hours. connecting with trains East and
West.
Sept. lG, '5T-dtf
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-11-03

To PAINTEMN.
NE invite your attention TO orr full and COM
w plete stock OF Paints, Oils, DC, which We are
constantly receiving from New York. Cincinnati and
other cities. Weohcr
500 kegs Pure White Lead,
80 do LithArge,
20 do Red lead,
~ do Snow White Zine,
10 bills. Linsesd Oil,
do Turpentins,
10 do Glue,
brushes Of all kinds,
Narnishes !" 8.
AT the cheapest rates for cash or ON short time.
CAN aud see, At No. 81 Main street, Keokuk, Iowa
nug2ld J. BkADkN co
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-11-03

~ "uaze not upon a maiden, lest her
beauty be N stumbling block to thee., is n
text worthy Of consideration now-a. DAYS.
When hoops 50 obstruct our sidewalks.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-11-03

m A young girl recently committed sui
eiae because ner mother refused her n new
bonnet. Corouer's verdict--.sCane to her
death By excessive xpnnk.n
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-14
Influence Of John sltdell.

If the influence of this man was felt and ac
knowledged in the Cincinnati Convention, in
the nomination of Mr.. Buchanan 10 the injury
Of Judge Douglas, surely his influence could
not fail to be felt in a simple State Convention
--in his W State--which influence was long
talked of previous 10 The sitting of the Conven-
ton that palmed Davidson--the peculiar pei
Of Mr.. Slidell--upon the Democracy of the
District.
This infuence--as dangerous as it is really
disgFaceful--must be too apparent to the peo~
pie or the Democracy, for an i~nstant's doubt to
be given TO the matter. Mr.. S~Iidell--this imam
Of New York and N. Orleans - (this gentleman
of a Northern heart and a Southern packet, and
who would doubtless like to count his white
slaves at the South as many of his aristocratic
brother Senators of the North can count theirs)
is bitterly opposed to any and every thing like
q State or Southern Rights position in Cons
gress, for the reason, if facts prove anything,
that be is more warmly attached to the North
than he is 10 the South. Nine~tenths of his
time is spent there his money is squandered
there for Injuries that are not to be got here
his children, if he has any, We have no doubt
are schooled there and every association which
endears the mar TO life and its ~luxuries (save
his political capitaD he finds there! Is this the
man who is TO be permitted, not only to repre-,
sent our State interests, but whom we are to
permit to intermeddie in our political affairs,
and send just such men to Congress as suits
his wbims or desires? Must we abide by his
say.sO in everything4 He even goes SO far as
to put his hand upon the shoulder of the man
whom be wishes to go to The State Senate!-.
aud it is not . matter Of doubt to cur mind
that in the hands of such men, whose concsien.
eies are easy like their 'honors," and who have
sufficient intrigue Of character 10 use 1t Judi.
cionsly, he places Inducements that have, and
always will maintain, a due Deight in determin>
ing mems minds.
But the time has arrived TO prove to what
extent John SlideIrs power exists in this State,
Is the Democratic party content to be branded
as the plant sersitors Of this giant Of~intrigue ?
If not, let It come out m~anfully and support
Laurent J. Sigur, and his power in Louisiana
is d~iasipated forever.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-14

LOCAL NEws.--There has been little or nos
Lining in the way Of local news, or anything of
| local interest within the past week, IT we may
except the marriages in high life that have come
| off, and of which we refer to the appropriate
head, which naturally keeps up a proportionate
excitement, particularly among the female
class.
TIE sickness that we alluded to last week,
has partially subsidized we think, and the usual
health Of our town is returning.
The season for grinding sugar cane has now
fairly set in. 1t is always preceded by an un~
usual number of slaves being seen in town on
a Saturday afternoon and Sunday, selling their
produce. which they haul into town with their
masters mules and carts, and laying in their
stores for the winter, and a stranger would be
surprised to learn the amount of money they
speDd--those poor, unfortunate slaves! With
reference to their real enjoyments of life, ma
ny a white man at the North, and at the South
too, might envy the condition of those of our
Southern negroes who are disposed to be in"
dustrious, and to merit the kind feelings of
their owners.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-14

The Providence Carroll parish) Herald of
the Sd says
We hope and believe that the Democracy of
Carroll will also join in the ratification of a
nomination so eminently just and proper
Other parishes, DESTROYS of FLEEING disencumbered
of the rottenness and corruption which are
weighing upon the Democratic party of this
State like a mountain of lead, are waiting our
action in the premises. The nomination of
Mr.. Sigur has given strength and potency to
the State Democratic Ticket, by determining
many hundreds in this Congressional District
to visit the polls and vote in November, who
otherwise had resolved to remain away-so
b~lighting and discouraging bad become the
effects Of persistent intrigue and imposition as
p~ractised by a few ck>jobbing, self-fattening,
INSCRIPTIONS politicians upon the rights, the
interests, and the integrity of the party. With
Sigur for our standardvbearer in the Congress
sional canvass-having witnessed the entbusi-
asm which his nomination has ELECTED in the
lower parishes-we are confident the unity of
our ticket will best be maintained and the
success of it in all its entirety, be the more
readily and triumphantly achieved.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-14

Thar "HARP IVA THOUSAND S~rR1EGs."-
The Comet and Gazette, under the head Of
"Plaquemine Politics. says:
"Bradburn makes a pass at us and SAYS: "like
the friends Of Davidson and the Advocate we
play on q harp of a thousand strings Brade
burn thinks that the formation Of a Southern
party arrayed against the North, is a humbug''
&c, &c.
Not exactly that-you've NOT got our mean.
ing perhaps our expression was not sufficient.
lyplain to be understood. "Bradburn" thinks
that it Is all ahunbug" to accuse or brand a
union Of Southern men upon Southern or State
Rights, (Which is now being done in the Third
District as a Sectional party with the aulti-
mate object Of attempting a dissolution of our
Union.a We meant to assert or did assert. tina.
your journal, friend Pike, in common with 9th,
eFs now in the field for T. G. D., had began
to strike the cords Of that sharp 40 d thousand
strings termed d sectional party arrayed
against the North for the ultimate object Of 1T.
tempting 4 dissolution ofthe Union" by which
music you hoped to charm deserters from ST.
gurto Watterston which is precisely the same
design, BY playing the same tune, of the David.
son journals, that they may swell the ranks
Of The mar who "had d pain iii his crutch' and
attend the ratification meeting in his
own parish.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-14

IMPORTANT RuMoR.-We understand that
Judge John Perkins. Jr, is supporting Sigur.-
If 50, how do the Davidson clique feel at the
accession ofthis tower of strength 10 their op-
p%onent's eause?--Sugqr Planter.
Pretty much as if an appeal was made dis
rectlY 10 the PEOPLE, 10 come forward, 10 their
majesty and might, and uphold their own dig.
nifty and honor by supporting the same man /!
Judge Perkins, if our estimation of him is corr
rect, could never bend so low as to support
for Congress a person who. 10 his estimation
i morally and Intellectually unfit for that sta
ton. The endorsement Of Mr.. Sigur by John
Perkins, U, or bis endorsement of any man,
should, and we believe viii, be held valid BY
the Democracy Of bis section, and it will have
lts influence everywhere in the District, il ma
ring PIP the weight necessary to. crush the
venerable Thomas" The people have cause
70 be proud Of such men as Perkins and Sigpr.
There's 'pith and meaning in everything thew
say OF do!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-14

The MISSION TO FRANcE.-The Washing.
ton correspondent of the Charleston Mercury.
in his letter of September &c, writes the follow
ing in relation to the mission TO France:
1t is understood that Mr.. Slidell will not go
to Paris. His family are known to greatly
desire it, and there is surely no family that
could more creditably represent us at any
court; but Mr.. SIidell holds a position in the
American Senate and before the country which
he will not abandon through any temptation.
And yet, Mr.. Gayarre, whose high fitness no
one denies, will not receive the appointment
| 1t is intimated that, in view of the attitude in
which Mr.. Gayarre stands, or has stood, in re-
lation to Mr.. Slidell, the influence of the latter
cannot be in his favor; and it would not be
polite, nor perhaps just, to disregard the wishes
| Of the distinguished Senator in making a se~
lection from that State.
Have we no other eminent men in Louisi"
ana but John SIideIl? Senator though he be,
are not the members of the Democratic party
here (sAye those who hang their greatness up
on bis skirts) fairly sickened with the influence
ascribed to this gentleman and desecrated by
him to foul and anti Democratic designs? Did
evera Senator before hold such power in his
grasp, as to prevent any one in his State from
being the recipient of National favor, except he
be one who moved and winked at his beck p
Here is a man, who is as far superior to Mr..
Slidell in all the elevated qualities of intellect,
as the character of the Senate Chamber rises
superior to that devoted to stock jobbing ope-
r%ations, who cannot receive a foreign mission
unless he is favored by this Aladdin! And
what has this gentleman of such mighty influ~
ence done that the wave of his hand alone, like
the wand or lamp of Alladin, %confers honor up
on some and rolls gold into the pockets of
others? Where are the great public or poIit>
ical measures that he has originated Or
where those mighty speeches which stamp up
on their authors the seal of greatness, and give
them legitimate influence in the affairs of the
Government? No where! Search the records,
and they will be searched in vain, if anything
is attempted,t to be found which really and tru-
ly ranks Mr.. Slidell among our great men
bnt a great man he is with this secret influence
alone which he SO boldly yields for his own
purposes /; and. we think the people of the
Third District-the democrats and that por,
ton of the Americans who are not f%anatical-
ly welded to the wreck of their shattered party
will unite upon Mr.. sigur "a man among
men, and alongside Of whom in the Senate
John Slidell would cut but a sorry fgure) and
accomplish two great desideratums at one
stroke of the boIlot-give the death~blow TO
Demigogueism BY e~lecting one who comes up
to the standard Of honesty, capacity ane fdel-
ity," and destroy forever an influence which is
as degrading as it is insulting to the people of
this District and State.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-14
Latest from d
by Telegraph to the Cork Constitution, of17th
Gan4op,har1

10y Telegraph 10 The CORK Constitution, of17th
September
Gen. Hayelock's force for the re-occupatio n
of Cawnpore, had in eight days marched 1876
miles, and fought four actions with Nena
Sahib's army, against overwhelming odds in
point Of numbers, and had taken "a guns Of
light ealibre, and that, too, in the month of July,
in India. On the morning of the nth July,
the force marched into Cawnpore. The sonl
narrowing spectacle which there presented it,
selfto them beggars description. A wholesale
massacre had been perpetraled by the fiend
Nena Sahib 8 officers and SO men of II. NJ.
84th Regiment, 10 ladies, and l2l children Of
Il. NJ. 32d Foot, and the whole European and
Christian population of the place, including
civilians, merchants, pensioners and their fami-
lies, to the number of 400 persons, were the
victims Of this demon.
The courtyard in 'front.' Of the Assembly
Rooms in hich Nena Sahib had fixed his
headquarters, and in which the women had
been imprisoned, was swimming in blood. A
large number of women and children who had
been crnelly spared after the capiinlation for
q worse fate than instant death, had been bar
~barously slaughtered on the previous morning,
the former having been stripped naked aud
then beheaded and thrown into a we'll, and the
latter having been hurled Town alive upon their
batchered mothers, whose blood reeked on
their mangled bodies. Only four escaped
the wife OF a merchant and three others.
Gen. Haveloek, in a despatch 10 the Cover
nor General says "Nena Sahib has drowned
himself and his family. He had an intention
of going to Lucknow, but when he got as far
as the river, the cavalry and infantry deserted
him. They are all gone off, after destroying
their arms, to their different homes. Cawn-
pore is now as quiet as Allahabad.n
Nena Sahib, later advices say, is not dead,
but still carrying on his war of destruction TO
Europeans.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-14

The C~APrroL.-Iti is pretty well understood
or known BY this time, that Capt. V. B. BE-
RANco Is now in command Of that splendid
packet the Capitol, and Of which that popular
gentleman GRASS, is clerk. No officers more
sociable and accommodating could be found to
travel with, and a more splendid and luxurious
boat than the Capitol does not float the Mis-
sissippL How pleasant it would be to take a
trip on her this delightful weather! But, alas,
for one, we must not think Of such pleasures.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-14

The aNArcHgz This magnificent packet
steamer passes our landing at nearly the sarne
hour every Thursday on her downward trip.-
Last Thursday she carried down AFRO bales Of
cotton! besides her usual complement Of pas
sengers. Capt feathers. her popular COM
mapder, is certainly one Of the most worthy.
energetic and careful captains that ever piled
the mississippi; for The twenty years that
he has followed the river, no accident has ever
happened to his boats, nor has he ever lost !
passenger. Success TO the gallant captain, and
bis queenly BRIDE the beautiful "Natchez."
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-14

THE PRoF1Ts OF THE SLAVE TRApE.-A
letter published in q London paper says that
al Lagos, The greatest slave market in Africa,
the supply of slaves is obtained by the King
from the Taboo country, where all prisoners of
war are considered as slaves. The price paid
by him is a roll of tabacco for two, the cost of
the tobacco being from IS to 30 dollars. The
dealer pays the King about so dollars for each
slaye-a young and well,grown man bringing
$75, while an inferior "piece of goods" brings
from 30 TO 40 dollars. The writer states that
in 1854 the cost of Importation to Havana was
computed at about S75 each, and that they
brought in that city about $1,000 each, while
in Brazil they would bring only $500. He
furnishes a tabular statement, showing that
800 slaves in Havana realized above $8O0,ooO.-
the expenses being computed at $63, 075, and
the clear profit at S736,925.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-14
CARRIED.

On Monday evening at the plantation of the
brides father, BY Rev. C. cHAmRosr, Dir. A. L.
HAYES, (of the Commission House Of Dupe-
rier, Hayes & Co, New Orleans to Miss MARY
LAWES, daughter Of THomAs r. LAwEs, Esq,
of this parish.
On Thursday, the 9Th inst, by H. J. HYDE, ]
P, near Indian Village, Mr.. H. NJ. RENTRoP,
of St. Mary, to Miss s. G. HOOPER, of this
Parish.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-14

The WoRK GoEs BRAvELY oN.-We have
received private letters from a large portion
of the parishes, in the District. containing the
most encouraging accounts of the progress Of
the canvass. In Iberville MIR. Sigur's majority
will not fall much short, if any, Of FIVE hundred
votes. In West Baton Rouge Davidson will
not get more than twenty votes. Advices
from Carroll assure Us that, in that parish. the
vote for Mr.. Signr will be more unanimous
even, than in Iberville. Madison and Tensas
will follow suite. 10 Avoyelles also the peo,
pie are waking up to their duty in the strug-
gle that is to decide the question, whether the
masses of this District shall any longer sub.
NIT to the unlawful dictation and rule of a few
corrupt and unprineipled d~emagogues. Pointe
Coupee will, we are Informed, on good author,
ity, give Mr.. Sigura decided majority. East
Baton Rouge, we assure our friends will also
do her duty, though the contest here will be a
determined one. From the other parishes we
expedite hear favorable, if not equally cheers
ing news. With these assurances then. who
can doubt the triumphant election Of L. ].
Sigur? We have not the shadow of a doubt
as to the result.-Soath West.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-14

1Watterston will get this parish BY d vote
never before given to any candidate for Cons
gress.--SugGr Planter.
We believe IT, truly, and our contemporary is
trying to be nifty over it. He win carry it,
maybe, By the skin ghis teeth! We believe
there are many noble State Rights @Ameri-
cans in that parish, tired Of being tied to the
aereck Of . party, who viii come out manfuIly,
and cast their votes for Sigur, in spite epsn Of
the Sugar Planter.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-14

USee the advertisement of STOcKLEY &
DELAvALLADE. They have just received a
splendid assortment Of candies and confection~
aries, a very respectable sized specimen of
which they have kindly presented us, which is
pronounced by Kate and Jim to be the "sweet>
estes canny me ever seed r. and we can testify
to the fact that their judgments ought to be
good on the candy question.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-14

TWe have received from a distinguished
wedding party of last week. a most acceptable
specimen Of the good things that prevailed
on the occasion, and for which we hope they
will receive the printers warmest thanks, with
the hope on his part, that a long and happy life
will result from a union in every way 80 cons
genial and gratifying.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-14

RECOGNITION OF MER1T--The Professorsbip
Of Natural Philosophy in the University of
Glasgow, Scotland lately became vacant
Candidates were duly advertised for. A great
many qualified persons sent in their applica-
tons and testimonials. Among them was a
Professor Roger, of the United States, who had
the honor of being elected, on the principle too
long neglected every where, but particularly in
Great Britain, Of putting sthe right man in the
right place" His being an American was no
barrier TO the recognition Of his merit. +
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-14

TThe Sugar Planter seems somewhat
f9giy on account of the report we gave Of
Judge Watterston calling Davidson a "Metho-
distical bypocrite," &c. We presume that is
what he means. And instead of the Gazette
not noticing 1t, he will find that the Gazette
does notice it. 1t seems that our contemporary
is afraid, that by such language, Watlerston
may not be well received by the Methodists.-
Mr.. Watterston stated emphaticalIy, not that
he was merely as good acatbolic as Mr. Sigur
(for Mr.. Sigur it is well known, is extremely
liberal in bis religious opinions) but that he
was reared in a Jesuit school, and was as good
a catholic as the best in The Court House! There
is no use endeavoring to evade the matter
Mr.. Watterston teice came down on the "old
war horse' in a very sarcastic manner on &C"
count of his "Methodistical, praying, psalm
singing hypocricies.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-14
0Mr. Jennings, late editor of the Gazette,
has been appointed Postmaster at this place,
vice A. Black, resigned.
The South west.

Such is the name of the new paper just star
ted in Baton Rouge, and, as we are glad tc
learn, under the most encouraging circumstan-
ces. 1t is a very handsome sheet, and give.
every evidence Of that ability that might be an,
t~icipated from a first class journal. In the
outset, the South West takes a noble stand for
Sigur. The following is its salutatory:
In its general character and objects, the
South West will be Democratic, supporting
always Democratic principles and those can
didates who most truly and worthiIy represent
them.
Believing that the ultimate success and re-
a~lization of those principles are to be consum.
mated by a strict adherence to just and honor.
able action, the South West will i~ncnlcate the
right and the duty Of the Democratic masses
to repudiate the arrogant and corrupt domino
ton of those who would turn the Democratic
organization from IFS legitimate purposes and
prostitute it to the base uses of selfish and in
triguing dsmagogues.
As a necessary sequence of these views, it
will support III. Sigur for Congress, not only
that it may aid in securing the services of an
eminently capable and honorable representa-
tive, but that it may assist in giving express
sion TO the indignation and resentment, which
the fraudulent nomination of Thomas Green
Davidson has aroused in the minds of a vast
majority Of the Democratic party. For these
reasons aud for others which will hereafter be
developed, We shall pursue The course thus
briefly indicated. Beyond this, we shall use
our best endeavors to make the South West
acceptable tothe general reader on account of
the merits of its news, miscellaneous, and
literary departments.
In conclusion We take occasion to extend to
our brethren of the press the customary saln>
t%ations, with the assurance Of an earnest des
sire, on our part, to avoid in our intercourse
with one and all, everything that shall have a
tendency to disturb those %fraternal relations
that should ever be maintained between mem~
bers of the same profession.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-14

RosEDALE.-This is the pretty name Of the
Post-ofice lately established at the Bayou
Crosse Tate terminus Of the Baton Rouge and
Crosse Tete Railroad, C. D. Dupuy, Dep. P. M.
and to which all letters and papers should be
sent to those in this parish residing above that
point and III its immediate vicinity.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-14

1.-THE telegraph still brings the gloomy
news Of mercantile and banking houses, in the
North and West, suspending and smashing,
and spreading ruin around. Thank God, eva
erything is still safe in eur W State, and with
every LIKELIHOOD of its continuing SO.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-14
B~i-Sulphite of Lime.

Messrs. MARcELN g. ALBREcHT,s Bi.Sul-
phite Of Lime, ranks as the purest and best now
manufactured in the city. An advertisement
from this firm, (received just as we were going
to press) will appear next week.