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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16

Outrage upon Am'ericans,-A C~orrespon-
dent Of the New York Herald gives the par
ticuiars of the recent assassination of nine
American travellers in Brazil. He says: They
were going down the Amazon, and when near
the Fort Of Tabatinga, they were surprised
and murdered by a party Of Brazilian soldiers,
BY the consent and ~connivance Of the Brazjli-
an authorities. The writer appeals strongly
for some oficiaTaction on the part Of our Gov.
eminent relative TO this atrocity.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16

The National Hotel Mystery.-The New
York Times says that twenty-five or thirty
persons have already died from the effect Of the
Washington National Hotel sickness, and ex-
presses the decided opinion that it was caused
by poison in the food. President Buchanan
has not yet recovered. The New York Mir
or says: sa
The Democratic papers are earnestly discus.
sing his symptoms, and some of them bluntly
express their belief that he was polsoued.-
When the first suggestion of so shocking a
crime was thrown out, it appeared to Feceii up
on that wing of the Democracy which prefer
red Mr. Breckenridge as President to Mr.. Bu-
chairman. 1t should, on that account, have
been promptly hushed up, but is revived for
some purpose Of political maIignity.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16

The Poisoning at Wqsbington.-Tt is now
believed, says the New York Mirror, that not
less than seven hundred persons have been
seriously and dangerously affected by the Ma
tional Hotel poison, at Washington; and some
twenty or thirty deaths have occurred in con-
sequence. There are still several persons very
seriously i'll in New York city, whose recovery
is doubtful. Among others, the Hon. Robert
]. Walker is not yet entirly recovered from
his severe attack. Senator Hale of New Hamp-
shire has become a thin, lean man, under its
ravages. 1t is now the opinion Of many PERI
sons that there was a deliberate purpose to
poison Mr.. Buchanan; and that the diaboIical
scoundrel hazarded the lives Of thousands in
the attempt.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16

Died Of Poison.-The Danville (Pa.) Ameri-
can says that a post mortem examination of
Mr.. Montgomery, the member Of Congress
lately deceased, exhibited extensive abrasion of
the mucous OF lining coat Of the stomach, and
the entire destruction Of the membrane, both
at the cardiac and pyloric orifce, with a gene
raj loss Of tone, or Reorganization Of the
thoracic and abdominal viscera. The ply
sicians ascribe his death to poison. Mr.. Montu
gomery stopped at the National Hotel, Wash-
ington, during the Inauguration.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16
An OadifY.

Printers are not untrequentIy masters Of
more vocations than one-the very nature o.
the printing business qualifying them for sew
-eral pursuits--such as schoolmasteFs, lawyers,
preachers, actors, clerks, &c. 10 the army,
they are reckoned as the very best soldiers,
and as fllibusters, they beat the world. But
we came across one the other day Cor he came
across u.s. whose talents took a different dIrec-
ton to any that we have ever seen or heard OF.
He wanted work-we had none to give him.
"Well," he remarked, 81 s'pose can find
something to do !; I'm a pretty good blacksmith,
also, a tailor, a cooper and a painter, and some
thing of a musjcian!'
We told him that all these trades were in
operation in town, when he started off to
hunt work. In a few hours Afterwards, we
saw him with a ladder and paint pot, busy at
work.
Several days afterwards he again passed our
office.
You have got work" we remarked.
eyes, | have made ten dollars, and am going
up here to pay for my board-it won't do to
cheat those who feed you-and then I'm off
for Baton Rouge afoot and in a few minutes
he returned, counting his change, and babe US
alden. We doubt if any reasonable wages
could have induced him TO remain here any
IoDger--or to remain longer in any place than
four or FIVE days.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16

The Millennium Nsar.-A correspondent of
the st. Louis Democrat, writing from Kansas,
says that StringfeIIow and 10 Lane have dined
together, and hence infers that the millennium
is near at hand. The probability is they
smoked the calumet and took something as
they were cheek-by- jowL. Kansas is filing
up, it appears, very rapidly, and the patriotic
headers on both sides, who have made fools of
themselves long enough" think it more to
their interest hereafter to work to assist each
other. "This is a great country"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16

Mrs. POLKA communication published in
the Nashville Union, contradicts the statements
which have lately appeared in the New York
Ev ening Post and other papers in reference to
Mrs. Polk. That lady has no intention to rev.
side in Washington. She has never been in
London, nor out of the United States. Nor
has she been out of The State of Tennessee
since the death of President Polk. Nashville
is her home for life.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16
Weather and Crora.

The crops, which had been considerably
blighted by the late cold weather, again put
ont vigorous appearance. The weather. which
has been very favorable Of late, has been
threatening rain for the last few days. A good
rain is all that j. now. wanted throughout the
parish to insure, to our planters he certainty,
almost, Of an abundant harvest. We sincerely
trust that the elements will favor them this
season.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16

Human Chess en.--At a grand ball re-
Gently given in Hanover by the Minister of
Foreign Affairs, the proceedings commenced
by a procession of living Chess~men the kings,
queens, and other pieces all magniHcently
dressed. After the procession, the pieces took
up a position on a gigantic board prepared for
the purpose. Two magiciaus then played a
game, which excited great interest and enter
tainment.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16

As was TO hare been Erpeced-The jury, it
will be seen, have acquitted Mrs. Cunningham
of the murder of DR.. Burdell, and the party
implicated with her. Eckel, has been permitted
to go at large, on his simple personal recog4
nizanee to appear for trial, a requisition tha:
will probably never be made.
The jury in the case of Dalton against Dali
ton, in Boston, have failed to agree, and the
husband has not been successful in bis at
tempt to procure enforcement from the wife.
From intimations thrown out in the Boston pa
pers, we Judge that this will be the last that
the world viii ever hear of this case, too. 1t
is even limited that the Daltons will make up
their arrangement, and live happily together
again.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16

Wonderful Fscundhg.-It is reported in tho
city this morning, says the Mexican Extraor-
binary, of the 25th ult, that q Mexican woman
was delivered, on Monday last, of seven male
children at one birth. The story is youched
for by our devil, who is a yer acious youth, and
who AYERS that the wonder occurred near his
mothers residence.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16

Personal Liberty in Mains.-An act was
passed at the last session Of the Maine Legisla"
ture by which it is declared that any slave
brought into that State with the consent of
the master, to be tlIenceforth free. and making
and attempt to enslave him punishbIe by fine
not exceeding $1,000, and Imprisonment not
exceeding one year. Another act charges the
county attorneys with the duty of defending
any persons claimed as fugitive slavess
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16

BMaj. A. S. HEBRON, the PRESENT. seereta,
~ of State, has been nominated by the East
Baton Rouge Democratic parish convention as
its first choice. as a candidate for Congress
from the Third District.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16

Oar Relations oith Nea0 Granada--The
Washington correspondent of the Baltimore
Sun says the orders of The late Administration
regarding The protection of persons and pros
perty of citizens of the United States at Pana,
ma, remain in force and will be executed at all
hazards, even to the seizure of the Isthmus.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16

Baton Rouge, May 9,-The Democratic
meeting here to>day instructed our delegates
to the State Convention to use every exertion
to secure the nomination of the Hon. A. S.
Heron for Congress in the Third DISTRICT
The vote stood. Heron lI6, Davidson 81.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16

Returnea Home.--We are happy to learn
that young Mr.. VERBoIs, (son of Capt. L. NJ.
VERBoIs) who went to Nicaragua last winter,
has returned home safe. MIR. ]. FEM, we for
got to say, has also returned. They saw ONE
fighting under Loekridge, and also, no doubt,
cav the elephant. -a-L
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16

Condensed Argument.-A very celebrated
Scotch divine says: "T'he world we inhablt
must have an origin; that origin must nave
consisted in a cause; that cause mdst have
been intelligent; that intelligence must have
been efficient; that efficiency must have been
ultimate; that ultimate power must have been
supreme; and that which always vas ava IS
supreme, we know by the name OF God
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16
Very respectfully,
J. E. HALL.

Negroes Going South,-The Chattanooga
Gazette, published at the great crossing point
of the turnpike into Alabama and Georgia,
says the number of negroes passing South ex+
ceeds all former precedent. they are mostly
from Virginia; and the paper thinks the Old
Dominion is preparing for the advent Of the
northern regenerators, by sending her negroes
to the cotton fields of the South. The next
census will disclose an important change in
the proportion of slaves in all the northern
slave States. Free territory will be found
rapidly advancing towards the cotton districts.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16

A Sic m Wagon.-A stock company has
been formed Of persons residing in CINCINNATI
and Dayton, Ohio, who have constructed a
steam wagon to be run on common roads. It
was tested a few nights since, and travelled to
the entire satisfaction Of those who got it up.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16

Dutch BQbies.-An American on travelling
in Europe, says that "Dutch babiss are the
most ~phlegmatie, coutented, independent look
ing creatures on the face of the globe. They
never cry. In order to test this, | pinehed se~
veral of them as | passed in the crowd One
of them slightly yawned; the others merely
gazed pIaeidiy at NE, but made no sign.
Puza!e for Comprehensive following
problem has been communicated by a carpen-
ter to the Cleveland Plaindealer;s
Having an aperture in the floor twelve in~
ches square to cover, and his ways and means
limited to a board by Is inches in size, he
wishes to know how the fact can be accoms
piished BY once cutting the board in two? Its
solution may serve to beguiIe a Winter even
ing hour. All carpenters must try and make
il out.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16

A Nomination We Hare MOI Before Sen
The Baton Rougs Comet and. Gaseie gives
what it pretends is an extract from the nomi,
nations for Office in this parish. Who is the
man ?--what is the office worth Will the
Gomez inform us2 There are also more can,
didates than one, certainly:
Edtto2 cf BeybiHs Gdzeue.--If w. Shaksu
peare Brown will become a candidate for the
Office of Recorder Of Marks and Brands, he
will be supported by
LEGION
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16

uHon. Joshua A. Spencer, the eminent
lawyer of Western New York, who died a few
days ago, was formerly a journeyman carpen-
ter.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16
EGR.

We are gfatihed to find that our citizens and
planters find # to their interest to patronize
VEssIER & DUsUc1zT. OF this firm they can
procure their ice with more facility and cheap
er than they can get it in New Orlcanss.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16
PLAQUEIEENE:
Saturday, TTay Is, 1887.

TThrough ~indispositioo, W are constrain,
ed TO lay over several new advertisements till
next week.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16
Tall Deer Shnnrknm

We refer our hunters to the following lett
ter, which We take from the Democratic Eois
of De Soto parish, as some evidence of toll
deer shooting, and would ask, if any of them
have ever beat it?
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16

Usee the announcement of J. A. VoIsTs
for Coroner. n
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16
FOR sheriff.

Nr: Editor: Please announce me in your paper
as an Independent Candidate for Sheriff.
ian3l ). NJ. KILLS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16
For Recorder.

Nh. EDfroR Please announce my name as a
Candidate forthe Office of Recorder at the ensu-
ing election ADONIs PETIT.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16

aa5-The Democratic Parish Convention meets
in this town to-day. A Senator, two Repre-.
sentatives, Sheriff, Recorder, Assessor and
COronerafe fo-be nominated. Delegates are
also to be appointed te the State Convention
which meets in Baton Rouge on Monday.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16

Discowy@a Gold Mir4The jackson
(Ienn.0 Wing learns that u gold mine has
been discovered In Maury county, Tenn,
which promises 10 be very rich and productive.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16
a
Political Excitement.

NAGAtLAAE[AAp ETA
Tbs past week has been one Of unusual en-
olseraentin our town and parish, growing out
OF the contest of Candidates TO secure the
wara nominations, to be decided to.day By the
PARISH convention This contest among seye.
raj OF the candidates has been as great and 90
exciting as that preceding an election, for the
reason, as It IS known, the nomination bv the
Convention is tantamount TO an election i.
iaf g We can Judge, the nominations will be-
For Senator-A. Talbot.
For Rspressuatigss-.C N Brusle and VIM
Simmons.
For Rscordsr--G.s Rousseau.
For ShsT-Theo Blanchard.
The resi- are doubtful, as far as outsiders
know.
WEI
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
For Assessor.

~ We are authorized to announce U. s.
HAAsE as a candidate for Assessor-election
next November 4 teb7
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16
Small Pox.

We regret to hear that there are two or
three cases Of this loath some disease on Bayou
Crosse Tete, which is said to have been con-
tracted in New Orleans. Reports of this
Character, are always so exaggerated, that it is
difficult 70 arrive at the truth. They may not
be any thing more than vareoloid, which is a
vide difference-and if so, should excite no
alarm. All prudent persons, however, will not
fail to get yaccinated.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16
Blackjack. April 95. 1897

Mr., Editor: I notice 10 the Texas Republi-
can an extract from the Democratic Egis, sta-
ting that Mr., Moss, of De Soto, had killed at
one shot, four bucks. Ny ~neighbor, Mr. Cater.
on 22d instant, killed four bucks and one doe,
ut one shot. | challenge the State 10 beat
this.
Very respectfully,
Z HILL
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16
For Coroner.

We are requested to announce J. A VOISlN
as an Tnde pendent Candidate for Coroner at the
ensuing November election. my26
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16

UAA letters, COMMUNICATIONS or notices sent
tothis paper. and intended to promote the in
1srests or CRAFTY the wistss of a. individual, a
partg-- or a Corporation, ait be charged as ad-
refreshments. ..t. 5.r#
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-05-16
SOUTHERN SENTINEL.
WILLIAM Il BRADBURN.
EdtoF and Proprietor.

U@We spish hto-bs distinctly understood that
no announcement Of a Candidate far Office wR
Be inserted n thts paper, @n2e$s accompanied
Ah The cash, $40
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-30
THE LECTURE.

The first Lecture before the Mecklen-
burr Athenrum was delivered on Wednes-
day evening last by L. NJ. Smith, Esq.
The speaker selected for his subject 'Rich-
ard |, tine Liom-hearted." He delineated
Richards character and recounted his
heroic actions, as well as his good and bad
qualities as a man and as a ruler. The
theme was historical one. and was So
treated by the lecturer as TO interest and
CRAFTY the large audience Of ladies and
gentlemen present.
a company of ladies and gentlemen
added to the pleasures of the evening
exercises by an entertainment in the way
of vocal and instrumental music.
Capt. Belk's Band was also present and
displayed its musical skill in the perform
ance of several appropriate pieces.
Other Lectures will follow, of which the
public will be duly notified. The Board
of Directors hope to secure the services of
some gentlemen from the eastern part of
the State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-30
SUPREME COURT.

The following opinions have been deliv-
cred by this Court:
By NASH, c. j. In Siblett v. Herring
from BERTHE, affirming the judgment. Also,
in Stuart v. Hubbard, in equity, from An
son !; decree for plaintiff.
By PEARSON, J. In Doe ex. dem. Mann
v. Taylor, from Stanly, directing uenire
de noco. Also, in Mzell v. Burnett. from
Washington, judgment reversed and judg-
ment of non-suit. Also, in Leary, admir-.
v. Chershire. in equity, from Chowan; re-
port confirmed and decreed accordingly
Also, in Cause v. Perkins. in equity. from
Brunswick motion to dismiss ought to
have been allowed.
By BATTLE, j. In Cohoon & Mcintosh
v. Morton, from Pasquotank, reversing
the judgment below. Also, in Jacocks v.
Newly, from Perquimans, awarding a ue-
nire de moro. Also, in State ex. rel Holt v.
Cobb. from Martin; non-suit set aside and
judgment for plaintiff. Also. in Shaw v.
Mcbride, in equity, from Currituck.
PER CURTAIN. Gillespie v. Pearsall, in
equity, from Duplin-bilI dismissed.
-
JOHN DEAN AGAIN.-John Dean. the
gallant" young coachman, who married
Miss Mariana Petronilla Boxer. and promis-
ed to keep away from her until he was
properly educated, broke his word last
week, and leaving Long Island, suddenly
appeared before his bride. The New York
Sunday Courier, says:
'She, being true hearted and high
minded lady. was rather shocked by her
husbands lack of honor in not keeping his
parole. She positively refused to have any
thing to say to him, and commanded him
to return and keep his engagement, or she
would never see him again. He went, out
unwillingly; and if he should have the
stupidity to break his word again. he will
have to go back to his old occupation as
gentleman's coachman, and give up all
hopes of being the husband of tender
hearted and high minded lady, such as the
infatuated Petronilla has thus proved her
self''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-30

EXPECTED DUEL.-It is understood thai
John w. Syme, Esq. of the Raleigh Regis
ter.aceompanied by his friend DR.. Cameron.
and p. NJ. Hale. Esq. Junior Editor of the
Fayetteville Observer, passed through this
city, yesterday morning, en- route for Wash
ington. Mr.. Hale was accompanied by
Capt. Harrison, of Raleigh. All circum-
stances tend to excite something more than
a mere surmise of the honorable settlement
of a difficulty between those gentlemen.
with the particulars of which most of our
readers are already acquainted.
The above has SINCE been corroborated.
Mayor Townes, we are glad TO learn, has
taken prompt steps for the prevention
of hostilities. Dispatches have been for
warded to Baltimore, Washington and
Alexandria. advising the police of the cir
cumstances, and cautioning them to be on
the qui Uire.-Petersburg Express Of the
9th instant.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-30
MARRIED.,

In this county, on the 10th instant by r. L.
DeArmond, Esq, Mr. Wilson Whitelow to Miss
Ruth, daughter of Mrs Rachael Sloan.
In Iredell county, on the 10th inst, by Rev.
T. W. Arwin, j. Loosen Parks. Esq, of lark's
Creek, Cabarrus county, to Miss Alexander
daughter OF Mr. James Alexander.
In South-Iredell, on the 26th inst, by Rev
G. w. NJ. Creighton, Rev. Jesse S. Nelson, Of
Wadrsboro Circuit, to Miss Isabella, daughter
of the late Joseph F. Gillespie, decd.
In CASTOR county, on the 10th instant, Mr. A.
Ell. S. Beard to Miss Susan S. Fields.
In Wake county, on 18th instant Mr. A. J.
Blanchard to NJ ISIS Harriet H. Rowland.
In Robson county, on the 18th instant, MI
John Buie of Cumberland county, to Miss Eliza
beth McEachin of the former county.
In Cabarrus county, Mr. Crawford Lentz to
Miss Mary Eagle.
In Yadkin county, Mr. Thomas r. Spencer
to Miss Elvira Davis.
In Wilmington, on the 23d inst, Mr.. John
Dyer to Miss Lizzie Gadsby.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-30
DIED,

In this town, on the 9th instant, Junius F
Terrence, aged year and months.
In Union county, on the 10th inst, Miss HI
A Howey, aged IA years.
In Raleigh, on the 18th instant, Thomas, in
FAINT child Of Governor and Mrs Bragg, aged IL
months and Is days.
In Franklin. on 23th ult, Mrs Mary Mckee
Also, on the 4th inst. her husband. Eli Mckee
formerly Of Iredell county.
In Arson county, on the 10th inst. Thomas
Chambers Lance, in the Both year of his age.
At Wake Forest Mrs Sarah b. Crenshaw. wife
of William Crenshaw, Esq, aged IS years.
In Rowan county, on the 18th instant, Mrs
Caroline Eagle, wife of Samuel Eagle.
In Chester District, on 18th inst, of typhoid
'diarrhaa, Mr. Jacob Stone, aged about 63 years
On the 18th inst, at the residence of his daugh
ter, Mrs Elizabeth E. Gillespie, Mr NJ T. Hall
aged IS years.
In Rutherford county, James W. Carson, sor
of Joseph NJ. Carson. Esq.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-30
OLIN HIGH SCHOOL.

This Institution, located in the North Eastern
part of Iredell county, N. c., will reopen its
exercises on the 22d of July. under the Presi-
dency of Rev. b. Clegg, assisted by accomplish
ed teachers
Board and Tuition will range from SIS
to $65 per Session Of five months;
Tuition always in advance.
Those coming from distance will find Sails
bury convenient point to obtain conveyance.
Arrangements have been made with w. Il.
Grant, proprietor of the Mansion House, for the
convenience of students. a.
For further information, address
REV. B. CLEGG,
DIN, Iredell county, n. G.
June %. 1857. 5I-6t