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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-21
Circumstantial Evidence.

Sheridan Knowles tells the follows
ing strange story of eircumstantial ev~
idence in the course Of his recent Ices
tures;HSone years ago, went espe>
ciaIly 10 Clonmell assizes, in Irelrnd,
and accidently witnessed trial which
i shall neVerforget. A wretched man
q native Of that country, was charged
with the murder of his, neighbor. 1t
seemed that an ancient feud existed be-
tween them. They had met at fair
and exchanged blows; again that sven>
ing, they met at low pot>house and
the bodily interference of friends alone
prevented a fight between them. The
prisoner was heard to VOW vengeance
against his rival. The WTetched vie~
tim left the house, followed soon after
by the prisoner, and was foundHon the
roadside, murdered, and his face so
barharousIy beaten ia BY a stone, that
he could only be identified BY his dress.
The facts were strong against the pris-
oner, il fact ii was the strongest case
of circumstantiaf evidence | ever met
with. As matter of form--of his
guilt there was no doubt-the pris>
oner was called oa for his defence.
He called 10 the surprise Of all the
murdered man. And the murdered
man came forward. 1t seemed that
man had been murdered, that
the Identification by his dress was
vague, for all the peasantry Of Fippe>
rary wore the same description Of
clothes; that the presumed victim had
gnt hint that he would be arrested
under the White Boy act, had fled,
and only returned with noble Irish
feeling Of justice, when be found that
his ancient foe was in jeopardy Oh his
account. The Judge told the jury it
was unnecessary to charge them
They requested PERMISSION to retire;
hey returned in about two hours,
when the foreman with long face,
handed him the verdict, guilty" Ev>
cry one was astonished. aGood Godp
aid the Judge, aof what IS lie guilty? |
Not of murder snrely!' NO my lord,
said the foreman, ''but If he did not
murder that man, he stole my mare
hree years ago!''
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-21
A Battle Incident.


Atthe battle Of the Thames, 4 laughs
able incident occurred, which is thus
related by one who was in the engage
menl:
The British General had formed his
men in open order, with their cannon
pointing down the road, by which the
Americans were advancing. Gen.
Harrison Immediately took advantage
Of this, and ordered Col Johnson's
mounted regiment to charge at speed
by heads of companies, $50 as to ex>
pose the least possible 'front.' pass
through the open intervals, and form
in the rear of the British forces. This
movement was brilliantly executed by
the battalion under the command Of
Lieut.. Col james johnson, at the
same time charging the Indians with
the other battalion.
1t happened that III one Of the CONS
panies under James Johnson's com~
maud there was a huge, brawny fellow
named Lamb; he weighed about $40
pounds, was brave man, and as good
lumored as big--braYe men prover>.
biully are. Lamb had broken down
his Kentucky horseby isgreat weight,
and was mounted instead upon short
stout, wild Canadian pony; from whose
sides his long limbs depended almost
to the ground, while. his bulky frame
rose high above tile beast-looking not
unlike an over>grown boy astride Of q
rough sheep,
When the charge was made, Lambs
pony took fright, and broke into run.
Lamb pulled until the bit broke in the
animals mouth, and all command Of
him was LOST. The little pony stretch
ed himself Its to the work, dashed out
of the ranks, soon ontstripped all the
file leaders and pushed Oh II advance
of the company. Lamb was ne Ions
ger master ofhis horse or himself, and
he was in quandary. Ifhe rolled oh
he would be trampled to death BY ms
friends; If the horse rushed upon the
British lines with him, so far ahead Of
the rest. he must be killed. Either
wav death seemed inevitable, and 70
use his expression, he thought shed
list say something they could tell his
friends in Kentucky, when they went
home
He struck both heels into the pony's
tanks and urged him to his utmost
speed. On they drove, some hlty
wards in front of the leading file,
Lambs gigantic person swaying from
side TO side, and bis legs swinging in q
meet nortentious fashion the little
Canadian upulling foot all be knew
how, his tail straight, his nostrils dis
tended, his ears pinned back, and his
ewes flashing from under their shaggy
foretop, with all the spite and spleen ct
a born devil. Just as he got within g
stride Or two of the British, Lamb -four
ished his rife and roared out in voice
Of thunder: aClear the way, Cd
ID youl for I'm comlngls
Tohissurprise the lines opened right
and left, and he passed through un>
hurt. So great was their astonlsfS
melt, at the strange apparition of such
a rider, and such a horse moving up
onsthef1. with furious velocity, that
they opened mechanically at bis word
ofcommand, and let him pass. So
soon Us he gained the rear Of their pos
sition, Lamb rolled on the grass, and
suffered his pony to go on bis own
road. A few minutes more, and ne
was with his comrades securing the
nrisonerS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-21

SpuEGEoN IN THE PULPlT. The la
test pulpit anecdote we have seen is the
following, illustrative of the manner in
which the celebrated preacher, Spurgeon,
in London, attracts attention Upon
one occasion he told the assembled multi
tude that the way to hell was smooth and
easy, like this, said he; and he straight~
way opesed the pulpit door, put his feet
over the banister, and slid down, as you
often see little boys do. He then stopped
for moment, and said: But the way
to heaven is hard, like this, and pulled
himself up again, which was rather diff
cult; but the congregation received this
practical illustration with great applause
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-21

Al green>horn, from somewhere, stan
ding carelessIy upon the end Of one
of the East River piers, watching a
Brooklyn ferry>boat, accidentally lost
his equilibrium and found himselfsud-
denly in the ''damp.' He, however,
soon cIambefed up again; and while
blowing off the superiuous brine, he.
was asked BIZ q bystander how he re1~
ished old Neptune's soup, TO which he
replied:
"Wal. I Ilain't got much agin il; but
all have to say is, that whoever put
the salt ID warn'ta bit stingy.a
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-21
Notice.

Those who gel our paper from this date
without having ordered it, are simply requested
to accept ii, aoithoA charge till November,
when il will be stopped unless ordered other
wise. We ask all such to receive il till that
time, as taror.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-21

A man who does not possess a par>
ticnlar talent, satisfies himself by des>
pising it; here moves this obstacle
which stands between him and merit,
and BY this means be finds himself on
a level with him whose labors he is
afraid Of.
The subject Of fdollars and cents is
the only theme that keeps up its inter>
est. Just as Il by becoming a million
aire, YOU could eat more than three
meals day with relish, Or wear
more than one suit of clothes at a time.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-21

PADDY IN AMERICA. Strike out what
the Irishman has done for America, and
the country would be set back fifty years
IN the pathof progress. Corn would grow
where the Erie canal bears the freight Of
millions Of fertile acres; the numbering
stage coach would take the place Of fly
ing trains on ten thousand miles Of rail-
road; million spindIes now running
would never have been built. Fifty thou
sand Americans now relieved of the druid
gery of cotton mills, and engaged ID more
profitable elaployment, would still be con-
fined. Hundreds of millionsof dollars
could not purchase from the American
people the property and the advantages
that have absolutely been bestowed upon
them BIZ Irish labor; and they can hardly
get a mea lof victuals without ii to-day
Irish labor Is in the corn fields and the
cotton mill. q digs all our cellars, aud
carries all the bricks. Itmans half of our
marine. IT fills the rank of our army. It
mows our door yards and digs our gard
ems Tt>waits on the tables at the hotels.
1t washes our linen. mother words, it Is
an. essential element in American thrift
and progress; and we could not lose it for
q month without recu nee of chaos. II
Americans carry the brains Of enterprise,
the Irishmen carry the hands.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-21
Fer Recorder.

Mr.. EDlroR: Please announce my name as
Candidate for the office Of Recorder at the ensu-
ing election. AD0NIS PETIT.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-21
For Sheriff.

Mr.. Editor: Please announce me in your paper
as an Independent Candidate for Sheriff.
jan31 J. M. RILS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-21
Tmstfce az flne Peace.

Mr.. Editor Please ANNOUNCED OSCAR LAUVE
Esqr.. as candidate for Justice of the Peace for
End Ward. lsep19l HIS FRIENDS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-21
For G.san.spsrer.

We are requested to announce ]. A v0ISN
as an Independent Candidate for Cononer at the
ensuing November election. my26
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-21

Why is a lady pulling on her corset
like man who drinks to drown his
grief? Because in so.lacing HERSELF
she is getting tight.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-21
ANNOUrTC EETTTs.
For Assessor.

10 We are authorized to announce U. S.
HAASE as a candidate fol Assessor--eleetion
next November. feb7
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SOUTHERN SBI TINBL.

aJ We loishu to be distinctly understood tha
alo announcement Of a Candidate for Office wiu
be inserted in this paper, aaless accompanied
wHh the cash, $40.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-21

GTAA letters. Communications or notices semi
10 This paper, and intended TO promote The in
terests or CRAFTY The s0ishes Of an indicidual, q
party Or q corporation, will be charged as adj
rertisements.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-21

Without good nature and gratitude
men might as well live IN a wilderness
as in civil society. -[Dyer.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-21
VOLUME X.
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The Ficksburg Sun thus brings its
clear aud well-writsen article to close
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-04-11
GENERAL Tvs.

MssisaPPLThe democratic State convention will meet
at jackson, the fourth Monday In June to nominate
State democratic ticket Among those spoken of az can
ddates for the gubernatoria chair Col William Henry
Johnson OF Warren, Col Colin Tprpley of Kinds Hon.
John j. Potus Of Kemper Hon. Wm. Melville of Madison,
Col james Drane of Chociaw, and Hon A. NJ Clayton Of
MarshhL
Dosr sRRyoE-A soldier ia Cincinnati whose
detachment had been ordered TO the frontier broke into
store last Sunday evening and stole butcher knife and
fiddle lie arrested and committed 1t afterwards
turned out that he unwilling to so with the detach-
men aud had committed the burglary in order avoid
going West preerng rather the State prison than Uncle
Sans service.
NEw YoRK,-Valtntine's Manual for 57 furnishes some
interesting statistics OF New York Thsra in the city
46 engine 81 hose and 10 hook and ladder companies
The volunteer niitary number 7226 The real estate is
valued at Sal 625639 There Is public squares
ing 900 OF ground, which accommodate total pop
ulaton of 6298i6 There 10 horse tue street
railroads. and 4s9 horse stages The number of coored
people in the city lOso7 There 40llo native voters,
and AZ 7O4 naturalzed.
New York CATTLE MARKnTWe notice by the reports OF
the New York cattle market in the Tribune large advance
in the price of beef cattle Wednesday last the price
that day Of all good fair cattle suitable for market retailing
beef being equivalent to IL cents pound and averaging
fully $40 head than the grades laat week,
king difference Of $4,000 One drove of western steers
10 head averaged $l20 each and number of drovts Of
common Ohio and Illinois stock averaged 500 These
great prices for farmers but for city beefeasra
The 1000 head of buliocks sold Wednesday averaged
1885, and at that amounted TO $4,000 Are not such facts
sufficient induce northern farmers to increase the pro-
ducton of horned cattle to convert more grass and grain
into beef2 they negecng agriculture at home TO
'regsnerate' other sections Of the republic.
AMERICAN MARBLEs.In West Rutland, Vermont, marble
is obtained which has superior for sculpture in the
world and of it has been exported TO Rome ordered
by Italian scnlpors 1t has fine grain and works beau
fully under the chise In Great Darlington, in that
State there ia flexible marble which bonds like bow
when wet Black marble equal to that of Ireland Is found
in New York. and verd antique found in many districts
and in every State, in almoatevery variety.
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FICIAL.

Jamss Baanan President Of the United States Of America,
all mhom il may
Satisfactory evidence having exhibited Ludwig
appointed Wuremberg
Wisconsin, reside Milwaukee, hereby recognise
such, and declare him free and enjoy such
TONS powers privileges consus al
m favored nations in The United States
In testimony Whereof caused letters
patent seal ofhe United States affixed.
Given under my hand city sixth day
IT, April A. ID. 1857, OF the independence
ned States Of America The 8lsL
JAMES BUCHANAN.
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BY LIE G RAP H /.
Kesfern Transporfafion.

WHEELINa April l0.The Ohio river has risen to feet
again here and below and yet rising with apropect Of
good vigaon for weeks Good steamboats,
plenty here and freight is arriving and departing by
them in large quantities from and for many parts Of the
West.
At Benwood he railroad crossing below here) forty
loads of goods transferred yesterday and this morning
forty loads nearly 800 tons Of dry goods have arrived
from Baltimore destined for days crossing to the Ohio
Central road.
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BY c. w. norELER, Auctioneor.

GALE OF EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AT
~ auciionon Wednesday morning, April 18th, 10Y O'Clock
hous in Franklin between 18th and 18Th
handsome collection OF household furnure embracing
solid walnut paror suite, sofa
six paor chairs, and arm chair, covered with
rosewood parlor quite, finished in dab silk, consist
Ing Of one large French soa six reception churs and
chair
solid paor suite, finished green velvet consist
ing of one tstc ee sofa five parIor chnrs and
chair 51t Ft't .ir' a aF
Handsome damak ornaments
superior carved rosewood cenetabe, with marble
Set Of srandocs, handsome manei ornaments
Heavy russ vsrv hapds me- wniuu, r,aasr.
Fine walnut gothic parior chair
Superior wa.nu. hall consisting Of hatraek, gothic
chairs, and maibeiop table
Hall oicoth, walnut extension dining table
One sci Of heavy dre-giI platnns
Fire French China dinner, dessert, and teaware
Crockery and cut glassware .#E
Table cutlery, plated castors
Heavy sivcr-piaed tea set, clock
Bronzed iron fire sets a
Window eurtains and ornamean veniiau blinds window
Brussels and ingram carpeling
elegant set Of carved mahogany chamber furniture, consist
ipg OF whtirobe, dressing burenu, with marble high
post hedsteads washsiand, with marble top, &c.
hyperion enrs d hair and shuck mattresses
Feather pillows, blankets
Conf. IT'S, eounterpanes, Sheets &C.
Mahogany, French chairs covered with red plush ..,.
WALNUT beaded bedstead
DO wardrobe g,. E.
DO dressing bureau, with marble top gs
Do enclosed washsiand, do do @ rs.
Mahogany quaete tables, toilet seis
Mahogany dressing bureaus, with marble tops .y .s
Do washstands t-s }sg.,
Do wardrobes .i.,5tg 5sst .s...a.. ..s y. RI.
DO French bedsteads
Cane and woodseat chairs s.E..g.4. n i.fa $50.
Kitchen furniture ,tf. 4st..
Cooking stove, cooking requisites. sc. m 4r
Terms: Ali gums Of $40, S40 credit OF
sixty and ninety days. for approved endorssa
Aplo--d&ds s,5 assa
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LOUISVILLE, (ky,) April l0.--Quite occurred at
the theatre here last evening II was the benefit night
Lola Montez and she wanted carpet instead green baze
the Of the STAGE The stage manager refused this
appealed the audsnoe when words took place be-
him and Lola The manager afterwards made speech
aud did Lola She refused to play and the money taken
was returned to the ticket-hoders.
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WIN. 5. ROSE, Transls tor.

Of legal and literary documents and nanu-
eppa OF every description rom the Itsiss, cYraas FRENCH
spanish, Portuguese Dutch, Danish b~edh AND e,ber
gusges, prepared with ncatneys ard aesrnieh. -,
A'so m1nuscrins rcted
aud peeees letter. essax eofe ARTICLES
OF every kind furnished on short notice.
Address wM I ROSE
Pt-uW l09 Nassau street. New York,
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FreaAst at Ae North.

BANGOR, (Me, April loThe recent rains and melting
OF have caused eshGts In the Penobs0ot and
qus rivers which are doing considerable damage to bridges
factory DAMS &C. On the Piscsaqus five bridges have been
carried away. 0f
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QUEBEc April l0Last night the whole of the offices OF
the Grapd Trunk Railway Company Point Levi opposite
this city destroyed by fire. The Of the
has not TRANSFERRED.
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LEWIS CAss, Secretary Of State.


James Bnlanan, President Of the United States Of amsiea
all Whom 10 may
Satisfactory evidence having exhibited
Moureau appointed Ducy Of
State Texas reside New Braunicl,
hereby recognise him declare him exercise
and enjoy such funclons and privileges allowed "a
favored nations United
In testimony Whereof have caused these letters be made
patent Of The United States be affixed
Given my hand, the city Of Washington 9Th
81 dny Of April A. D. 1857 and Of the Independence Of
United States of America the sist.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
By the President
LEWIS Cas-, Secretary of State.
TRKAsURy DgP ARrMEsr,
ea March 70, 1887.
ted States, this department will purchase the l
day OF June unless the OF ST. shall be previously
obaned and will pay addition the interest
with additional money
The following OF premium said stocks;
forthe s6ck Of lsiQ premium Of 10 per cent.
for the stock Of 1885, commonly called Texas Indemnity Stock
premium OF 6 per
Certificates Of stock transmitted department. under no
es must be assigned the United States by the entitled
receive The proceeds
Assistant Boston, York. or Pha
depha at the option OF the parties entitled receive the
which should be expressed the
W. HOWELL COBB,
Mar ~ -dilstlunef Secretary OF tho Treasury.
D. l.. u ~.
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Changes in the Days OF Sale OF the abOve-de-
serihed Indian Trust Lands In Kansas.
Ap ll--IawilIune
mo. 57s.]N
Notice

Notice
Of The establishment Of three additional land Offices in the Ter
rifory of Kansas.
IN pursuance Congress- approved 1857
tied Gan establish additional land d in
Territory Kansas TO be called
district "Osage land dsc' &c Western
hereby declared known that the Offices
ricts have been established AS follows, viz:
For the "DRLAwARE DISTRICT" at DoNIPnAs. saaas.
For The ''OsAa DIsrRIcrn 70 4
For the WKsrERs iRIcrn nj OoDEs in said
Given under haed, the city of Washington this eleventh
Of April, A. u. 1857
by ordei OF the President:
as Jos. 8. WILSON
t,a. Acting Commissioner Of the General Once.
Ap li--law6wt e#. ilntc&Starl
No. 579l . -.
Notice Deco l+.
or the establishment Of an additional land district in The State
Of Wisconsin,.
pursuance the Congress approved g. 1857 emil
tied can bish additional land district
of WAGON to be called the "CHIPPEwA
that rion of the old Hudson
tict, situated "no,th Of the hne dpdng oWnshs
fortyone dipidng rangs
and of the line dpdg eleven and tree e,t
hereby that office
established "EAU CLAIRE" In said
under hand, of Washington this
day of April, A. ID. 1857.
BY order of Pre- sident:
,@atF JOS. g., WILSON,
Acting Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
Ap li-law6wt tinteISstarI
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The MISSING MuTEa--An officer cent 10 Baltimore in
quest of Mira Skinner and the mute children, which she
abducted from the courtroom Wednesday, returned
last evening with them in custody. Mrs Skinner
leased on her own recognzance TO appear before the
court on Monday next at 10 o'clock, a. IN.
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WASHINGTON Insurance CoaPAsy.-The following list OF
officers of this recently chartered company guarantee
that its affairs will be well managed
President--James c. Mcclure. .'..
Drectors-Wm. f. Bayly NJ W. Calf, Francis Mohun,
Hudson Taylor, Samuel Taylor, Benjamin Beall, Robert
Farnham, James F. Halliday, VIM. Orme
Secretary Grafton D. Hanson
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mo. 579.l
Notice

OFFICE OF THE CONSOLIDATED LOTTE-
RES OF MARYLAND.
The following drawn numbers the Consolidated
Of Maryland Tor benefit OF Carroll county, &c.
Is, drawn April Q, 1851 sf n
35 90 40 80 80 "a AZ "a 8 ID 81 8
following drawn Paiaesco Institute
Lottery. class 81, drawn April 8. 1857 u; Ea# .ss5k
38 81 % AZ II 40 So So "a &c IL
The following Paapsco Iasiius
LOTTERY, class 50, drawn April 10, 1857; We
20 81 30 80 90 ID 70 AZ AZ 40 81 as
r. FRANCE Co.. Manager.
y d. H. McPaAuL, Commissioner. Eash
APP lI-H tss-asHa -..4. ata. espte,ss 1854 sta.
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POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

Nsae Post OHces.-The following post Offices have
been established, for which the following gentlemen have
been appointed postmasters:
Cresco Blue Earth county Minnesota; Issac Socum
postmaster.
Fort wnnebago Columbia county Wisconsin; James
NJ. Forest, posimater
Houston Factory, Houston county, Georgia; William A.
Cooke, postmaster.
Huntsvlle Columbia county, Florida; WilliamA Hunt
postmaster.
Teroah, Richland district South Carolina j. r. Baird,
postmaster.
Discontinued following post Offices have been dis
continued:
Bur Oak Springs, Goodhue county, Minnesota.
Honeyville, Page county, Virginia.