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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-07

AN INMATE OF a FRENCH MAD HOUSE.
Charenton is the model mad asylum in
France, and worthy of visit from all
tourists.
The last conner at Charenton is Mime
de c., who was, two winters ago, the
belle Of Paris. She was equally ceIebra-
ted for her ease, sprightliness and beauty.
One night, feeling slightly unwell, she
took by mistake, one vial for another in
her medicine chest, and swallowed a poi
son. 1t was believed for long time that
she must surely die; the prompt and skill
fuI action Of the family physician vans
quished the poison, but at the expense of
the face, which was terrible rayaged.-
When the victim was in some measure
restored TO life, her first care was to ask
for looking glass. Her request was i'm
prudentIy granted. She saw the draad-
fui truth at glance; her beauty was des-
troyed, her eyes were bloodshot, her
cheeks swollen. her mouth twisted, and
crows feet and wrinkles furrowed her
brow and eyes. She gazed with haggard
eyes on the wreck for some time in si-
lence; she gave heart rending shrek;
she was lunatic for life.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-07

A HoRsE PUMPING WATER One of
our friends in Ridley has two horses
which 60 to the pumpin his barn yard
almost daily, and pump water for their
own use. One of these animals commen-
ced this singular feat last summer, and
since then has learned his fellow to go
through The same operation. 1t is really
amusing to see one of these horses put
his mouth TO the nozzle of the pump,
while the other is engaged in drawing
water. The handle Of the pump is Of
wood, and the end used by the horses
has been greatly knaved off. The above
fact can be authenticated by numerous
respectable persons who have witnessed
the horses drawing water when their ne
cessities required it. [Del. Co. Rep.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-07
NUMBER 10


and void in their binding force upon the mas =
,es ofa party, when notorousIy incapable, un>
fit and dsreputab|e public men, through chi-
ranery ofone kind or another, are thrust upon
, them for their suffrages. The people are, in
truth, beginning to look more TO "THE MAN"
who in himself morally and intellectually, is
best calculated to advance the interest and to
guard the honor of our beloved State, and not
to be induced into the support of bad and cor<
rupt men because they are the nominees of
pretended Conventions
None but men of the purest morals and of
| the finest talents should be nominated for im~
porant stations. These qualities are peculiar
Iy distinguisbabIe n the character Of one of the
candidates now before the people, and, if re-
port speaks true, they are in him displayed to a
degree unapproachabIe in the characters of the
other two candidates
True Ioftness of character, then, should in
this contest for Congress constitute the great
est claims upon the Democrats for their supa
port. If they have doubt in their minds rela-
tive to who is the legitimate nominee, they
should permit superiority of virtues and talents
to decide the doubt We would have no fear,
in such case, as fer whom they would cast their
votes-particularly if such voters are of opin<
ion that we should have a man in Congress
from this State at the present time, who can
stand upon his own individuality, whom no
man dare censure, direct or advise, and who
can and aoin maintain the rights of the South
in that bold and independent manner which
should characterize our Representatives; and
not be the low, cringing tool, ready to obey
the mandates and carry out the wishes of some
superior intellect, who has need for such a
tool. Which is the most likely to be such a
Representative, or such a tool-Mr. Davidson
or Mr.. Sigur? Answer like honest men, jeal-
Gus of public honor and guardful of pnblic in-
terests.
And what can those gain who still cling to
the American party, by voting for Mr.. Waters.
ton? If elected, he will make up the enora
nous figure of nine which that party will have
in Congress, and therefore impotent in effec-
ting any good for his constituents or the coun-
try. The truth is, the American party is en-
phatically dead, and those who, through a false
principle of consistency still hold on to it, will
see that this canvass is the last canvass in the
history Of that party in this StGte-mark our
prediction Besides, Mr.. Watterston's health
1t seems, is very bad; and the chances are that
even physically, if elected, he will be unable to
attend to his Congressional duties. Is this
time for the people of this District to have no
in Congress-o is it a time that
we eau spare the services of one from our State
delegation?
View the matterin whatever light an honest,
impartial Judgement would view t-a judges
ment guardful Of the honor and interests of
the constituency of this District--and Laurent
]. Sigur will emphatically be pronounced as
the man who most deserves the Congressional
honor to be awarded on the ID of November
next.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-07

HrGH AND Low. A visitor going into
a free school, during the half-yearly ex>
animation noticing two fine looking boys,
one of whom had taken the first prize,
and the other the second.
these are two fine looking fellows he
said to the teacher; / suppose they be-
long to the highest class Of society.
.That is not the way we class our hoJs.'
said the teacher. The boy who took the
first prize is the son fthe man who saws
nv wood; the boy who took the second
js the son Of the governor of our State
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-07
From the Clinton Democrat.
SOUTHERN RIGHTS PARTY.

Some Of our c0temporarIes are not "A
little alarmed at the nomination of the
lion. L.. ]. Sigdr, because they imagine
they can see ia ii the formation of that
dresdful Southern sectional organization,
which is destined eventually to destroy
the republic, with all its hallowed recollec-
tions, cherished memories, and glorious
blessings, They fancy i 10 be the be~
ginning Of movement 'fraught with dams
ger and dire disaster 10 The Union, alike
10 be shupned by the citizen and crushed
by the patriot
Weinquire, what are tSouthsrn Rightsr
From whence are they derived? What is
nSouthern Rights party; what are its aims
and its obiectsl Are those, who denounce
the course of Walker in Kansas, the
Southern Rights party? Are those, Of
that party, who insist upon Union of
equuls willing to share common dangers,
and demanding to share CANNON bIes-
sings; who demand the preservation and
faithful execution of the provisions of our
Constitution; and who look to il as their
guide in prosperity as well as in adversely.
ffthe men, who entertain, advocate and
defend these principles, forms the South
ern Rights party, then we are of their
number and for their success.
"Southern Rights z is but another term
for State Rights; but another name for the
principles advocated by Jefferson. Jack
con Madison. The rights, Of the South are
guaranteed by the solemn compact ofthe
Constitution, and are derived from it,
And he who surrenders them, or permits
them to be infringed upon or curtailed in
their efficacy or operation is recreant to-
she land Of his birth, and an enemy to bis
country. All rights Of the South must
he sought for in that instrument; these are
insisted upon, and nothing short Of these
will or ought TO satisfy the South. Mons
intervention, on the part of the Federal
Government, in the local affairs Of the
Stafes or Territories, and strict adhe-
sion to the principle of the Kansas-Ne-
braska bill, is what we demand. 1t is in
this principle, and in it alone, that there
il aay safety for the South, and for her
rights To maintain and defend it is
the solemn duty Of every Southerner and
Of every patriot. In it there il safety, not
only for the South and her dearest rights,
bpt for the Union and the Constitution.
IF the aim and object Of q Southern
Rights party, IS 10 carry out these princi-
nles and this doctrine. then is L. ]. Sigur
ofthat party, a bright and shining light,
for he advocates the noble Calhoun resos
lutions. and endorses the doctrine Of non
intervention. ofthe Kansas Nebraska bill
What true hearted southerner holds difs
serent sentiments! Are we not all for
Southern Rights party that holds prlnci-
nIes AZ noble and patriotic as thesea
In this, what's there, we ask, that needs
be feared and should be dreaded BY South
ern men9 John G. Calhoun demanded il
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-07
Romance of Real life.

Mr.. C, assuming the name of
Jones, some years since, purchased
small piece of land, and built on it a neat
house on the edge Of common in Wits
shire Here he long resided, unknowing,
and almost unknown, by the neighbor-
hood. Various couiectures were formed
respecting this solitary aud singular stran-
ger; at length a clergyman took some no.
tice of him, and occasionally inviting him
TO his house, he found him possessed of
intelligence and manners, which evident
" indicated his origin to have been in the
higher stations Of life. Returning one
day from a visit at this clergyman's, he
passed the house of farmer, at the door
Of which was the daughter employed at
the washing tub. He looked at the girl
a moment, and thus accosted her:
My girl, would you like to be mar
riedf
'Sir! exclaimed the girl.
4 ask you, young woman, whether you
would like to be married, because if you
would, would marry you.'
Lord, sir these are strange questions
from a man never saw in my life be-
fore.'
sVery likely, replied, Mr.. Jones, 'but,
however, | am serious, and will leave you
till ten O'Clock tomorrow to consider oft,
will then call on you again, and if |
have your fathers consent, we will be mar
ried the following day.
lie kept his appointment, and meeting
with the father, thus addressed him: Sir,
I have seen your daughter; should like
her for wife, and am come to ask your
consent.
This PROPOSAL answered the old man,
lis very extraordinary from a stranger.
Pray, sir, who are you? and what are
you?
Sir replied Mr.. J., 'you have right
to ask these questions; my name is Jones;
the new house on the edge of the COM
mon is mine, and fit be necessary, can
purchase your house and farm and half
the neighborhood.'
Another hours conversation brought
all parties into one mind, and the friend
" clergyman aforementioned united the
happy pair. Three or four years they H.
ved ia this retirement, and were blessed
with two children. Mr.. ]. employed the
greater part ofhis time in improving his
wsfe's mind, but never disclosed his own
origin. At length, upon taking journey
of pleasure with her, while remarking the
beauties of the country he noticed and
named the different gentlemen's seats as
they passed; coming TO magnificent one,
This, my dear, said he, is B. House,
the seat Of the Earl of E., and, if you
please we will go in and ask leave 70 look
at il; it is an elegant house, and probably
will amuse YOU
The nobIeman who possessed this man
sion was lately dead. He once had
nephew, who, in the gaieties ofhis youth
had incurred some debts, on account of
which he had retired from fashionable life
on about e2OO per annum, and had not
been heard Of for some years. This ne
phew was the identical Mr.. Jones, the
hero Of our story, who now took posses
sion Of the house, title and estate, and is
The present earl of El [English pa
per.
DIf you want an ignoramus to respect Jon,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-07

The two most precious things this side
the grave are our reputation and our life.
But it is to be lamented that the most
contemplate whisper may deprive US of
the one, and the weakest weapon of the
other. Cotton.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-07

Every school boy knows that a kite
would not fly until it has string tying it
down. 1t is just SO in life. Tie man
who is tied down by half dozen bloom
ing responsibilities and their mother, will
make stronger and higher fight than
the old bachelor, who, having nothing to
keep him steady, is always foundering in
the mud. lfyou want to ascend III the
world, tie yourself to somebody.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-07

TRY IT. Some one says, 'Just before
going to bed, eat two pigs feet and cold
apple pie. To less than an hour you will
see a snake larger than hawser, devour-
ing eight blue haired children, which have
just escaped from monster with sorreI
eyes and a red-hot overcoat.'
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-07

sESome genius has conceived the
brilliant idea to press all the lawyers into
military service, in case of war, because
their charges are so great that no one
could stand them.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-07
SOUTHERN SENTINEL.
PLAQEE0TENE:
Wednesday. October y, 1857.

u We aoish 1t TO be distinctly understood that
no announcement Of a Candidate for Office wall
be inserted in this paper. unless accompanied
Dib The cash, $40.
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OfIce.

Those who ge. our paper from this date,
without having ordered it, are simply requested
to accept il, ,oithont charge, till No.ember,
when it will be stopped nnIess ordered other
wise. We ask all such to receive il till that
time, as tapor.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fer Assessor.

T- We are authorized to announce U. S.
HAASE as a candidate fol- Assessor-election
next November. feb7
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-07
.Emsfzce of The Pence.

Mr.. Editor: Please ANNOUNCED OSCAR LAUVE
Esor.. as candidate for Justice of the Peace for
2nd Ward. Isep19l HIS FRIENDS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-07

EAH letters, communications or notices sent
10 this paper, and intended 10 promote the in
terests or CRAFTY The 1cishes Of an individual, a
party or corporation, eOiI!b be charged as adj
uertiSenaentS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-07

Mr.. Enron: Please announce my name as
Candidate for the Office of Recorder at the ensu-
ing election. ADONlS PETIT,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-07
Fer Coroner.

We are requested to announce J. A V0ISlN
as an Independent Candidate for Cononer at the
ensuing November election. my26
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-07
For Sheriff.

Mr.. Editor: Please announce me in your paper
as an Independent Candidate for Sheriff.
iau31 J. NJ. RILS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-07

BIf you want an ignoramus to respect you,
"dress to death" and wear watch seals the
size of brickbai.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-07
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4 say, Jimmy did you ever see such a
summer as this?'
Faith an have
when
Last winter, be jabers.'
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-12-10

Through the most dense part of many of
them, stars of the smallest magnitude NAV
be seen with a telescope. If, then, Com
ct should come in contact with the earth. it
would not probably penetrate to It's surface.
owing to the resistance which it would
receive from the atmosphere of the latter.
Comets among the ancicnts. were con-
sidercd as the forerunners of dire calami-
ties. a remarkable Comet made its ap-
pearancc 43 years b. C., just after the as
sassinaion of Julius Caesar. This was
supposed by numbers to be the ghost ol
that distinguished conqueror, who had
come to take vengeance on his enemies
The Comet of 1911, was supposed to bc
the precursor of the war with England
Which almost Immediately followed
These supersttious and foolish notion,
have IN great measure been dispellel, am
all apprehension of danger from Comet.
will also be dispelled, by the general diff
fusion of intelligence.
Nov ~, 1857. w.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-12-10

and that will satisfy those who do not look
beyond the evil Of that day but to those
who look aheai aud see new evils in the
perspective, and to the legislative power
whose duty it is to provide against evils
before they happen, Nomething more will
be seen to he necessary. y recurrence Of
such calamitics, in the view of all such
should be guarded against, ani that can
efectually be done by two acts of federal
legislation stamp duty on paper curren-
cy, anl a bankrupt law against bankrupt
banks
There Is not q monarch in Europe who
would treat his subic is, or suffer them to
he treated, as the people of the United
States are treated by the base part of their
own banks, and the inlulgent Legislatures
which lcgaizc their violations of law,
promises and contracts The Issue of cur
rency AMI it, regulation is aa attribute of
sovereign power, except in the United
States. Here, also, it was intended to be
an attribute eff sovereignty, and was placed
in the hlnls of Congress, anil Em;ted fo
he issue ot'goH ami silcer onf tie reqnla-
hoR Of is roiae. For our present govern
ment was formcl by hard money men.
who had seen and felt the disastrous and
dcmoralizlng effect of paper money, and
were anxious to save their poSterty from
such calamiticS as they hal suffered. They
did their part to save us. Shall we be
false to ourSelvc, and to them
Respectfully, THou,s H. BExroN.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-12-10

Es- PETERsoS's LADIES NATIONAL MAG
AzINE, for January, 1888, is beautiful
number, and full of bright literary gems.
The cnSravings cannot be excellcd, we
think. "GrandGather's Carriage" cannot
fail to cxtort the exclamation, chow natu-
rail- from every bcholder.
We take pleasure in recommending Pc
TEEsoN to our readers 1t is ably conduct
ed, and every number is spIendidIy en-
bclli>hel We will order it for any of our
subscribers. for 81 81. Now is the time
to send for it,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-12-10
O.EE1S.

Much alarm was lately occasioned 10y
the idea that comet would strike our
earth and destroy it. This is not the first
time that such fears have been entertained,
and it may be profitable to spend few
moments in the contemplation OF these
eccentric bodies.
Some astronomers suppose that the great
er part of Comets visit our system but
once, that they move off into unknown re
gions and are seen no more. \ few OF
them however, are found to be periodical
visitors. Encke's Comet makes its ap-
pearance once in 8 II, Biela's once in
I; 34, and HaIley's once in ~ years.
The orbits of Comets are exceedingly
elongated, so much so. that through great
part Of their course, they appear to move
in almost straight lines. When at thcir
Perihelon they are near the sun, while their
Anhelion Is at an immense and unknown
distance from the same. When nearest
the Sun their velocity is great, when farther
from this lulnnary their velocity IS less.
Comets cross the orbit of the earth, and
the orbits of all the planets. This fact
has lei to the fear that our globe Is IN dan
Ger Of being struck by them and destroyed.
Those however, who understand this sub
;ect the best, are of the opinion that there
= NOT more than one chance in 2sl ,000,0OO
Cor sueh collision to take place. This
conclusion has been derived from close
mathematical calculations. Even II col
l;s;on of the kind should take place disas-
trous consequences would not probably fol-
low It is now generally supposed that
comets are composed of a gaseous sub
stance. that they are less dense or heavy
than the air which surrounds our planet
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-12-10
Es- y rumor prevails that COY. VII

EtE y rumor prevails that Gov WILL
LARD intends calling an extra session ofthe
Legislature soon. He would probably
have done SO long ago hal he not fcarel
the repeal of the Bank charter There's
where the shoe pin-ho> The s'ntlcnan
has pecuniary interest in maintaining said
charter. What hard money party mol
ern Democ;aey has got TO lie. The coon
has swallowc tn, rooster all cx cpt his
tail. Let the party emblem lie altered ac-
corlingly.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-12-10

QCE Our new neighbor did not define
his position, last week, as we expected he
would, in regard to the swindle of the bo-
gus Constitutional Convention of Kansas
in refusing to submit its bantling to the
people for approval or rejection. He did
not have room, perhaps. There was no
lack of time. We shall doubtless hear
from him this week, on this all absorbing
tonic
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-12-10


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bv Marriage: Where will it Eni?: My
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