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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-02
pWs are forced TO postpone till next week
the performance of several editorial requests
and duties. , rs
strarvberrIes and Creamg

Since the incoming of Spring, we have fFes
quently seen in the editorial columns of our
exchanges, an expression of the editors thanks
for a plate or basket Of strawberries-(one of
the souvenirs Of our youth, when we frequent
1y gathered them in their wild s%tate)-and the
thought, "unbidden," would come into our
mind-wOuld zoe ever be the recipient Of such
q luxurious and epicurean present? The
~"thought" (of which, a swish" was "the fath-
cry was gratifed on Sunday last, when, hay-
ing the pleasure Of a visit from Mr.. Evans
SKELLT, be very promptly without ceremony,
uncovered q dish of the finest strawberries,
certainly, that We ever beheld, which, he said,
was a sample of his cultivation of this deIicacy'
and which were soon placed beyond the eager
fingers of the "little ones" that they might be
disposed Of at a proper time, with the richest
cream that could be procured. These berries
were larger than partridge eggs-their dame
ter was as great as the length Of these eggs
and when taken in the mouth, would melt
about as sweetly andas quick 40 a spoonful of.
Ice Cream. There were two varieties, one of
which MR. SHELLY calls the Pineapple Straw
berry, whichis long and slender, remarkably
sweet, with q favor like the Pineapple, and
entirely diferentin taste from the other, larger
ordinary variety. It is difficult to say, howeve
er, which would be generally preferred.
Mr.. SKELLV informs us that he has o large
number Of plants, which he disposes Of At five
dollars per hundred. His residence il on Bas
ysu'Jasob, about thpes miles from Plaquemins;
and we would say to our readers, take advans
tageo Of The opportunity If you wish to cultivate
the largest and sweetest variety Of the straw.
berry that is known in this country.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-02

- addison, the capital of Wisconsin, con-
@..hed but 200 inhabitants when the national
census of 1850 was taken. Now it is said to
have reached between ten and twenty thou
sand. The municipal corporation is erecting a
spacious city hall, four first class school hou-
ses, and other public buildings. At its last
session, the Legislature made liberal appropri-
atoms for the enlargement Of the State House,
the erection of a State lunatic asylum, and
the completion of the State University build
ing on the magnificent plan heretofore adop-
ted. Congress has also made appropriations for
the erection of a United States courthouse and
post Office, and made the latter a distributing
office. Then, four seperate railroads will be
completed to Madison this year, and will erect
extensive depots and other buildings. a num-
Der of handsome churches, mansions, stores,
&c, are now in course of erection; of a beau-
tiful cream colored stone from the Mrdison
qunrries.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-02

Yankee Homespun-"When I lived in
Maine" said Uncle Ezra, II helped TO break up
o new peice of ground; we got the wood off
in the winter, and early in the spring we be-
gun plonghing ont. It was SO consumed rocky
that we had to get forty yoke Of oxen to one,
plough; we did faith, and ! held that plough
more'n a week--I thought ] should die. It
e'enamost killed me, IVow. Why, one dav /
was hoIdin' and the plow hit q stump which
measured just nine feet and half through it
hard and sound white oak. The plough
split it, and was going straight through the
stump, when happened to think II might snap
together again.; SO / threw my feet out, and
had no sooner done than it snapped together
taking a smart hold of the seat Of my panta.
looms. Of I was tight, but | held on to
the plough handles, and though the teamsters
did all they could, that team Of eighty oxen
couldn't tare my psntaloons, nor cause me to
let go my grip. AT last, though, after letting
the cattle breathe, they gave another strong
pull all together, aud the old stump came out
about'the quickest. 1t had monstrous long
roots, too, let me tell you. My wife made the
cloth for them pantaloons, and haint worn
any other kind since"
The only reply made TO this was, al should
have thought is would have come hard upon
your suspenders." Il
powerful hard!'
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-02
Boston Morality.
The able Boston correspondent of the Pic.
nunnn In his Iotfnr nf n fo,, In,.A IL. 49,

The able Boston correspondent of the Pic.
ayune, in his letter of a few days back, says:
We are also going through a series of social
horrors. Murder and the grades of wrong
doing next in course, are the prominent things
before the public mind. A recent trial of a
prominent minister of the Gospel, for adultes
ry, is closely followed by the accusation of
another on similar and other grave points,
And yet another case is held in obeyance till
the return of the injured husband, now on a
long sea voyage. For the day and even week
however, the Dalton Divorce trial occupies
public attention. The Developments are truly
frighLful, and crime of nearly all the deeper
dyes are heaped upon the heads of those who
should be. pure-if any one is-young wives
and successful pious parents.
He who about a year since was indicted
for destroying his wife's seducer, now appears
before the highest tribunal in the State and
sues for a dtUofce, a~lleging-and it seems over
"heimIngiy provlng-guiIt of even more than
adultery. AS the accused is of prominent ia
miIy, the testimony makes its mark at every
new revelation.
Both husband and wife are very young, and
the latter is considered remarkably handsome.
She, of course, is present and bears the dea
yelopments of her errors of both word and
deed with all possible GOODNESS. She must
have sworn some pretty lively oatbs for >
young lady, by the testimony. Wretched in.
oSeo' n ~ suca t a state OF Society, and every one
ASKS "Sere these Developments are going to
en enc soon they must ED, however, and then
shall settle down, and be a good, staid,
wei 0'laVed COMMUNITY again.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-02
mo. 1871 AN ACT

TO IaIse q EtFeUut TOT FRAMING ceFLaIn Lalds
in the parish of IbervilIe.

To raise a revenue for Draining certain Lands
in the parish of lberville.
SECTION /. Be it enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives of the State of Lou
Isiana in General Assembly convened, That
for the purpose of draining the lands embraced
within that portion of the parish Of Iberville,
situated and lying on the left bank of the Mis-
sissippi River, a special annual tax of two
thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby,
levied upon all properly situated in said por4
ton of said parish, TO be assessed, COLLECTED and
expended as hereinafter directed.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, &c, That the
aforesaid tax of two thousand dollars shall be
collected by the Sheriff of the parish of IberA
vile, pro rata, according to the assessment
roll, in the manner and form and at such times
as State taxes are collected.
SEC. 3. Be it further enacted, &c, That the
sum thus collected shall be placed in the par
ish treasury, subject to the joint order of the
Road and LeVee Commissioners, appointed by
the Police Jury in and for that portion Of the
parish on the left bank of the Mississippi river.
SEC. a. Be it further enacted, &c, That the
Sheriff and Parish Treasurer shall be entitled
to the same commissions for the services re-
quired of them by this act as are allowed for
other parish taxes.
SEC. s. Be it further enacted, &c, That it
shall be the duty of the Road and Levee Cons
missioners, named in the third section of this
act, to expend the sum raised by this act, under
the direction of the Police Jury of said parish
to the best advantage, in clearing and deepen"
ing bayous Brand, Paul and Crockodile, and to
report their doings under this act 10 the Police
Ipry at each session thereof.
SEC. s. Be it further enacted, &c, That this
act shall take effect and be in force from and
after its passage.
The above Act was approved on the I4th of
last March.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-02
THE ONLY LEGITIMATE Circus OF THE
SEASON?
Arranged and Perfected for its Great Souther
Tour Of 1857.

SURPASSlNG in Splendor of Equipage and
~ highly TRAINED STEEDS, versatility of
talent, &c, any other Circus in the world. boast.
ingo of being the most brilliant Equestrian. GYM
nastic and Dramatic Entertainment, ever given
to the American people,
Under an Immense Water-Progf Pavilion,
accommodating with ease and convenience Four
Thousand Persons.
This Grand Establishment will visit PLA-
QUEMINE on
Wednesday, May 9Th, 1857.
AmongIthe host of Equestrians, Acrobatic and
Gymnastic performers, the following may be
found standing at the head of the profession, and
sustaining a name unequalled throughout the
Southern Country:
JEAN JOHNSON.
The most wonderful somersault rider of the age,
having at the present time no equal in America,
stands without a rival Americas favorite son.
w. J. SMITH,
The daring two and four horse rider, will appear
at each exhibition.
ALBERT AYMAR.
Of the Celebra4ed Aymar Brothers, the great
comic equestrian and pontamist. "
TOM NEVELS,
In his admirable feat, entitled the Bridge Act. =
MASTER WILLIE WASHBURN.
The intrepid tumbler and performer sur la Perche
Equipoise. Cox
MASTER JoNNEY,
Fostering the Globe.
MONS. MORGAN,
The wonderful performer with the Cannon Balls
weighing 40 pounds each. 4
GEORGE BEATTY and MASTER WILLIE,
on the Double Bridge of Ropes.
JULIAN KENT,
The youthful Shakespearian Clown, for five
years a pupil of the celebrated Dan Rice, now
surprising the Great Master himself, with wit
and fun.
The above talent is alone sufficient to stamp
this Circus as the only legitimate Circus of the sea-
son. t-.r 3- y lis.
Admission -s teH so cts.
Children and Servants u.s."
rg-Doors opened at 2 and 7 o'clock P. Mr.,
performance to commence at half-past 9 and 7.
G.. C. WASHBURN.
my2 General Agent.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-02

A U. s. Officer Brozher-in~Law Of the EN-,
press Of RussiG.-A German paper of this city
said lately that Prince Alexander, of Hessen
Darmstadt, brother of the Empress off Russia,
has been appointed Governor Genera of the
Baltic Provinces of Russia, and that he is mar
ried to the Countess Julia Hauke, q daughter
of the late General Count Hauke, Minister of
War in Poland before 1880. We are informs
ed that the eldest son of the General, formers
ly a captain in the Polish Light Artillery, is
now q United States deputy surveyor, Of pub.
lie lands, and resides at Donaldsonyille, in this
State.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-02
locals in inc Horse Line.

Locals In the Horse Limeo
Since the If we experienced from the Cheuu
orie Pony, {when we saw the comet and a mil
lipn Of stars without the use of the telescope
there have been several accidents in this vicini.
ty, arising from the rampant character of the
horse.
A Flew days since Mr.. GEORGE FORREST
made a narrow escape, owing to the i%nclina-
ton of his horse to ran off and "break things
generally )" he is a very fine animal, had been
Rept up for a couple of weeks, we learn, when
Mr.. FORREST had him stitched up" for drive,
with his family. He soon gave evidence of res
t~iveness, as he came down Bank street in a
sweeping trot. Just as he was turned into
Main, however, he attempted to run, but being
checked, he made q mash of the dash board
broke one Of the shalves, and dragged the
buggy into the ditch running on TO level
ground. he upset the buggy in trice, and in a
manner as TO give the impression that the oc-
cupants were seriously injured, but they (Mr.
FORREST, and his eldest and youngest daughr
ter) arose from their dangerous and unpIea-
SAINT situation without the slightest injury,
save a scratch on the face Of Mr.. F. 1t look.
ed like a miraculous escape as everybody con-
ceded, aud it was all over before any one could
come to their assistance.
The following day, the same horse was put
in the buggy Of DIR. ~ScHMAL1NsKI, who got in
for q drive; but the horse soon dashed off
again as he did the previous day, but worse
with reference to the buggy, which he upset
and mashed up pretty genteeIy," covering Mr..
S. with the ruins, and slightly disfguring his
face. ..a asa
Subsequently, we saw the Identical horse
driven about town, as peaceful and gentle as a
.s,
On the same day SO the first accident, we
that the horses in the carriage of Judge
w. B. Robertson ran away, within a sho 1T
of town, resulting in slight injuries to
both the Judge and his lady. who were in the
at the time further of the particulars
did not learn.
These events, and the disposition of many
Of our citizens to talk horse, rendered rampant
and runGwdy buggy horses the principal topic
Of conversation on the streets during the ma.
jor part of Sunday. On Monday morning
and at the moment when we had one of our
friends by the button, imploring him
to tell Us what the parish politicians were do
observed our young friend, DAVID N.
Barrow, Esq, turn his buggy from Bank into
Main st. like a fash Ibis horses rearing and
in a beautiful manner, which drew up
on them a crowd of witnesses, each one, doubts
less, expecting every moment to see the ami.
mails dash off at a break-neck and uncontrol-
able speed but (and it must have occurred
very unexpectedly the animals "gave in" when
they reached opposite the Conrt-House, N
consequence perhaps Of having a proper bit in
their mouths, and without any accident occur-
And thus ended our pursuit Of locals in the
horse line.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-02

II The compression that the world is TO be
al an end o. the 18th Of June is so prevalent
10 Gallicia that the peasants are becoming
someWhatdificult to manage. The poor igno-
rant creatures have been confirmed in the idea,
that they have but q few weeks to live by the
abolition Of the passport torture in Austria
and the rednetiOn Of the passport tax in Russ
sia. According TO a Polish correspondent of
tie Os Deussche Post, the lower classes ex.
press themselves as follows: "No one now
troubles himself about the world snd its in.
habitants. A man can go where he pleases,
as il is all the. came whether he is here or in
America"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-02
washhnrn,s Circus.

The lovers of fun will be gratifed 10 learn
that this celebrated Circus will be here on next
Wednesday, May 9th, when, from the repre-
sensations we have seen at various times in
the columns of our exchanges, the visitors on
this occasion may sssuredly calculate upon be-
ing entertained TO their hearts delight. One
journal says: "This company is classed among
the best that has ever passed through this
country !" and another, that 'the grace and su-
periority of the equestrians, and the witticisms
of the clown, surpass any thing of the kind
that has ever been here" The Southern Star
says: . Hga.s. t...r
Among the list of actors. we are COM
PEELED to record the name of that great
and wonderful rider, JEAN JOHNSON, who
in his brilliant act turning somersetts,
backwards and forwards, while his horse
is in full speed-and as a clown cannot
be surpassed. The Double Bridge Act
as performed by Master Willie and Ay-
mar, was exceedingly wonderful. and
surpasses anything of the kind that we
have ever witnessed. Take it all in all, the
performance was exceedingly beautiful,
and their horses the finest that has ever
visited this country.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-02

Something Rich-The editor Of the Vicks.
burgh Sentinel, (CoL. W. w. w. WoodO who
is the newly appointed Collector Of Customs
for that port, says the following is one Of the
numerous applications he has received for an
opening" in the customhouse. He adds that
be is duly resigned to fortune, and reads these
letters with meekness:
Mister fore double yousT Gee by thee pa.
pers that U At pinted collector OF the crate and
risin Getty Of Vicksburg. | shud ike to bae
pinted deputy if 500 bee it. u will doc Ii, let
me here from u. Yours iruili,
- ! am 8 first rate dimocraat and n
hard shell babtist I'll boot kan Civ VI best re-
commentators from the ledin pollYticens NJ
Orleens 8 April.
F. ). ] used to play with d onst.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-02
GIXTH DISTRICT COURT, Parish Of
~ BefuiUe, State of Louisiana.
Henry Johnson Us. Joseph V. Durable and

@%~O A3@SOSAVA 4 14AcbS W
~ BeruiUe, State of Louisiana.
Henry Johnson Us. Joseph v. Durable and
Charles A. Davis-No. 944.
By virtue of a writ of seizure and sale to me
directed from the Honorable the aforesaid court
in the above entitled and numbered suit, I have
seized and will offer at public sale to the high
est and asst bidder, on .t 5e l9. III
SATURDAY the 6A Of JKne aert, 1857,
at II o'clockA. NJ, allthe right, title, interest and
claim of the defendants, Joseph v. Durable and
Charles a. Davis, in and to the following de-
seribed property; to wit 4siata5
"A certain tract Of Land lying and situate in
the Parish Of Iberyille on the West side of Bavou
Warrington, thirty-three arpents, more or less.
front on said Bayou, by forty arpents in depth,,
more or less. and containing thirteen hundred
and eighty superficial aTpents, more or less,
together with all and singular the buildings and,
appurtenances theTeunto belonging and bounded
as follows: in front by said Bayou Warrington,
above by lands of William Matthews and below
by those Of Messrs. Washington and John Bar.
row, tnow Voolfolk & Patrick.l
Also, another tract Of Land lying and situate
in the rear Of the lower portion Of the above
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-02

~ The Alabama Statesman says: aCol.
Fremont has acted like a very sensible man
since hisyrecent political defeat. He has to all
appearance, dismissed the affair from his mind
Itseems to us the American people have
treated Col. Fremont very much as he has
treated 1.-THE affair. "-Loaisvils Journal.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-02

A Sensible Fatber~The Sunday Atlas says
that q gentleman Of crest wealth in New York
but who has never cared TO mingle much in.
fashionable society, recently settled $4,000 a.
year on 9 daughter who had married to his sat-
isfactlon. ID speaking on the subject to q
friend the other day, he renlarke ID that he was
willing to do the same by his other daughters
on one condition: that they married respectas
bic. upright and industrious young men. He
did not care how poor they were, If they were
only Of this description, end their characters
would bear investigation.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-02

UHume, the spirit-rapper, who passes in
Paris for an American, has supplied the Empe>
ror and Empress with his performances at the
Tuileries. He has been called to the houses.
of many of the nobility, and has made quite an
excitement in Paris. Il
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-02
For Sheriff.

Mr.. Editor: Please announce me in your paper
as an Independent Candidate for Sheriff.
ian31 J. M. RILS. j..
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-02

Sentence Of De M-The slave Lisbon, be~
longing to Fred. Stanton, Esq, was tried 1t
Vidalia, . few days since for infictinga severe
blow with q handspike on the head of an over
saer, Mr. Baldridge; before striking Dir 3. the
slave killed bis, chr. B's.l horse BY d single
blow oflhs a~ndspike. lie was found gully
and was sentenced to be hung yesterday.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-02

Gan letters, communications or notices sent
to this paper, and intended TO promote The in-
terests or CRAFTY the Wishss fan Individual, a
party or a corporation, ~iD be charged as ad-
geTtiSementS. tEl ..2"'-
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-02
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
For Assessor.

~ We are authorized to announce y. S,
HAAsE as a candidate fol Assessor-election
next November. feb7
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-02
SOUTHERN SENTINEL.
WELLTAm p.
Editor and Proprietor.

IrWe wish il to be distinctly understood that
no aunounceDsent q a Candidate for Office will
6e. insertedin this paper, unless accompanied
wih beEcGsh, $40.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-02
For Recorder.

Mr.. EDITOR: Please announce my name as a
Candidate for the Office Of Recorder at the enSu-
ing election. ADONlS PETIT.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-02

En- yertu dun writ de saisie ct vente 4 moi
adresse par fhon. la sus-dite cour daus la cause
cl-dessus intitul6, ct numGrotGe Jai saisie ct Tex
potseral en- vente Publique au plus offrant ct der
nier encheriSSeur.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-02

NOUR DU CINE. DISTRICT, Paroisss d
" BerriLe, Etat de la LCuisiane.
Henry Johnson rs. Joseph V. Durable It
Charles A. Dayis-N0. GA.
The Evansville daily journal., 1857-09-02
? ( CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.
AUCTION AND AUCTiONRERs,

An ORDLYANCE to amend an Ordinance
passed May7, 1s47, concerniny I" Auction
and Auctioneers," passed May 16, 1851.
upE IT 0RpKIkRD BY The COMMON CouseIL OF
- THE CTTY OF EVANSVILLE, That every Auction
eer licensed under the provisions of the ordinance of
which this Is an amendment shall before the last
day OF each month"; file in the Office Of the City Clerk,
full statement, under OATH of the valne of the
than the citizens of Evansville. which have been con-
signed delivered to them during said month, for sale
at auction or otherwise. T-7-77 :
The City Clerk, upon receipt Of which statement,
shall enter upon the tax duplicate for the current
page to be reserved for that PURPOSE the amount
thus reported In the name Of the aurioneer reporting
the and shall charge and thereon the same
rate Of taxation assessed upon the personal property
OF Others Tor such year, and shall at report said
entry and the amount % assessed in writing tohe City
Collector, who shall make similar entry on the du-
pliate In his possession, and shall proceed collect
from such auct0nee the tax thus assessed the same
manner as other taxes are collected -
Any auctioneer who shall fail to make any report
provided for by this ordinance, at the above spec
ifed sil for hoence, he fined in any sum not less
than fifteen dolla-s nor than fifty dollars and
for any second or subsequent failure to make such
monthly report, in addition 20 such fine, the Commo.
Council may in their discretion revoke the lcen.e
granted to such auctioneer. itI2 ~ - =.
and after the publication hereof, be one hundred dol.
lars for one year, and sixty dollars for six months or
any shorter PERIOD and all licenses granted auction
eers shall expire on the rs Monday in August and no
license shall be transferable. -
Approved by Common Council. -
-.5....-.. -. JOHN HEWSON, Mayor.
Attest: WELL II. WALLER, Clerk. aug2U-3sd