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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10
Reware of Jewelry.

Many persons have suffered Imprisonment
and even death on account of rings, The
great antiquarian, Winchelman, was murdered
by a scoundrel servant for a very precious ring
that he wore. Conrad, q Neapolitan prince,
flying from Charles, King Of Naples, was dis
covered to a sailor by his ring, informed against
examined, and there being found no sufficient
reason why ne should live, was put to death
accordingly. Richard Ceur de Lion, having
made a three months truce with Saladin, hoped
to get safe home, but was betrayed to his en-
envy by the jewelry on his finger. He had
reached Vienna, when, fearing to fall into the
hands of Leopold, the Austrian Archduke,
whom ne had atfronted, he took d cooks place
in q gentIeman's family, but not taking the
precaution to roast with his rings off, he was
recognized arrested, and thrown into prison.
The last instance we shall cite of ring prov
ing inimical to the happiness of its possessor,
is taken from a remarkable relation of PhIegon,
of Tralles, Hardian's freed man, who dealt in
marvellous r~ecitals, and who gives the follows
ing amongst others of his mirabilia: A young
man of the name of Achatas, travelling il
Greece, became the guest of Demostrates.--
One evening after retiring 10 rest, he was sur
prised by a visit from the fair Philionine, (the
deceased daughter of his host,) who presented
herself in the most bewitching guise before
him, and persuaded him to exchange pledge
rings with her. This nocturnal visit was re-
peated for three nights successfully, the young
man having no idea the while that his fair in~
amorlta was a v~isitant from another world. On
the third night, a maid, discoving a lady in the
guest chamber, recognized her deceased mis-
tress, and apprized the parents of the late
PhiIionine of what she had seen.
Incredulous at first, at the young Woman's
story, they at length agreed to enter the cham
Der at the same hour the night following, when.
to their bewilderment and Joy they saw their
own daughter before them but this 10y was
soon turned into horror, for the maiden had no
sooner recognized her father and mother, than,
escaping from the embrace of both, she re-
preached them bitterly for thus coming alb
ruptly to destroy the happiness which for three
more nights she had else enjoyed with their
guest, her leave of absence from the shades
extending TO a whole week, and fell a life!ess
corpse on the ground at their feet. On recov-
ering from the shock, the first impulse of the
parents hurried them to the tomb, whence the
body had indeed departed, and all that re.
manned there was Achatas' pledge-ripg; on
seeing which the unhappy youth, terror>strick-
en- at having affianced himself to a spectre, fell
upon his sword and died immediately.-Fra-
ser'S Magazine.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10

Origin Of the " MGEakof."-The antiquaries
ofSebastopoI have made a curious discovery
Everybody has heard of the Malakoff hill, up
on which was built the tower, now become So
famous. Such an Immortality scarcely seem
ed destined this name. which was that of a
certain Lieutenant Malakof, dismissed from
the Russian navy on account of incorrigible
drunkenness. Faithful to his passions after his
dismissal, he set up a grog-shop on this spot,
which was frequented BY sailors. These latter
in a tit of sarcastic gaity, gave to the hill in
question the name of their tap. master, which,
by the accident of a memorable siege having
taken place near the spot, has now become i'm,
mortal.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10

Average Duration Of Human Lye.--Pfof.
Buchanan, in a recent lecture before the Mes
ehanics' Institute at Cincinnati, said that in the
latter part of the sixteenth century one,haIf
of all who were born died under five years Of
age; the average longevity of the whole pop
~ulation was but l8 years, In the seventh cen
fury one-half of the population died under IL
years. But in the first sixty years Of the
eighteenth century one-half of the population
lived over Of years. In the latter forty years
one,half exceeded 80 years of age. At the
beginning of the present century one half ex4
ceeded 40 years; and from 1888 to ls45 one
half exceeded 43. The average longevity at
these successive periods has been increased
from IS years in the sixteenth century up to
43.7 by the last report.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10
A CARD.


THE undersigned respectfully in
4 forms the citizens of Bayou Plaqnemine
and vicinity that they have taken rooms at
HeOert's Hall, for the purpose of taking
Ambrotype pictures. They respectfully invite
ladies and gentlemen to call and examine their
specimens. To those wishing pictures, they
would say that they need not fear getting any
inferior pictures palmed off on them, Ia too COM
mon practice by men calling themselves artists,
who, in reality, neither know or care anything
about the art or its progress, further than to suit
their own selfish purposes) Persons having pic
lures taken in the Eastern States OF Europe are
respectfully requested to produce them in our
rooms for comparison. We are preparedto chal-
lenge superior p~ictures,) competition with any
artist on either continent, as one of the party
has experimental in the art from its earliest in
fancy, having operated with great success in the
principal cities in Europe and America. The
patronage of those wishing Superior pictures is
most respectfully solicited, Call without delay,
as our stay is limited.
jan-1o. WILSON & STEELE.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10

% Having arrived from the city this morn
ing, we are necessarily forced to issue our pa
per without any editorial matter, except a few
paragraphs. Several advertisements are inser-
ted on the outside that ought not to have been;
and we shall be obliged TO leave out others 90
the inside that ought to 60 in, for which our
friends must excuse US for this once. We are
at home again, with recuperated spirits'after a
few days recreation, and shall from this out,
give our entire attention TO our paper, making
it a journal such as we are confident will meet
the entire appreciation Of The people of Iber-
vile, and this section of country.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10

A Numerous Non OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Anne
ago the wags in Savannah, Ga, were in the
habit of telling the following story upon Judge
Dooby:
The Judge gave offence to a gentleman who
was defendant in a case on trial before him,
and as it is the fashion in regions where a
state OF civilization prevails to challenge the
bench as well as jurymen, his honor was serv.
60 with . hostile message before he was out
OF bed the next morning. Il won't fobtp
said The Judge. You are a coward. cir y
To be sure ! am reioined the JUDGE. and
your principal knew it, or he would not have
challenged me- The bearer of the chaIIenre
made q rush at the Judge with his cane, Int
ms honor adroitly slipped out Of bed the back
sac, Selling the bolster and using it as a
shIeld. III publish you as a pOltroon in every
paper 20 the State exclaimed the exasperated
second. Go ahead said the Judge, sTd rath4
er I'LL a hundred newspapers than one coffin
fiourlshing his bolster to give additional en-
phasis to his words. The pugnacious gentIa.
man withdrew in disgust, and the duel was
definitely postponed.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10

@ At a very excellent hotel, not over a
hundred miles distant, they were one day short
of a waiter, when a newly arrived Hi6ernian
was hastily made to supply the place of q
more expert hand.
Now Barney said mine host, mind Won
serve every man with soup the first thing
serve the soup first
'Bedad, I'll do that same said the alert
Barney,
Soup came on, and Barney, after helping all
but one guest, came to the last one.
Soup, sir? said Barney.
No soup for me- said the man.
But you must have tits the rule of this
house,
Darn the house = exclaimed the guest,
9Ighly exasperated. When don't want soup
| won't eat it. Get along with you
Welt said Barney with solemnity, all I
can say is this, it's the regulations Of the house
and 1.-The drop else will ye git until ye EN-
ish the soup!'
The traveller gave in, and the soup was COB.
D'Sa'
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10

Child LosA-A child four years of age fol-
lowed its mother into the pine woods, a few
days ago, in Burlington county. N. j., and be-
came lost. The ~neighbors turned out and
searched all night without success. In the
morning it was found fast asleep by the side
of a pile of wood. The night was cold and
she had no bonnet, and fears were entertained
that she would perish, but fortunately did not
sustain any injury. Her tracks were followed,
and it is supposed that she walked during the
night about three miles. She had on neither
bonnet nor shoes, and it is most miraculous
that she did not perish.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10
A shot.

We were shown to~day, by Dir. FLEETWOOD
of RoTH & DEBLIEUx's, the skin Of a Leopard,
which hangs up in the Grocery apartment Of
their establishment. The animal from which
this skin was taken, was shot by Messrs. Jo-
sEPH, NATHANIEL and JAMES KLE1NPETER, in
the woods behind the plantation of Mr.. JOHN
A. DARDENNE, about six miles below this, all
we presume, plugging" him. TIE spots
are similar to those of the African Leopard
though not so large. The skin, we should
think, would measure about four feet from
tip of nose to end of tail. Its curiosity in
these parts.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10
w. SCARBOROUGH
q
ACRTELE ST DTETER.

SUCCESSORS TO HIRAM SIGLER)
HAEING formed themselves into partnership,
IL are prepared to carry on the same line Of
business, heretofore carried on in said establish
ment, such as general
W~heeGrtght, Blacksmith, Horse
shooting, DC.
Also-Locksmith, Iron Railing and Fancy Iron
Work for Graveyards.
U-We will also attend TO The putting up ana
repairing of Steam Engines, Sugar Mills, Saw
Mills and Corn Mills. Terms liberal.
We respectfully solicit the patronage Of our
friends and the public generally.
W. SCARBOROUGH.
dec27 ACHIL4LE ST.. DIZIER.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10

The Sugar Crop in West Baton Rouge
We are indebted to B. R CHM, Esq, says the
Gazette d Gomez Of West Baton Rouge, one Of
our most enterprising and wealthy planters.
for the following statement of the crop, in
West Baton Rouge, on the river, from DR..
LyIe's 10 LeBIanc's, 462 hogsheads for 1856;
according to Champomie-, it was in 1855, 4'786
hogsheads. There is breadth and depth of
argument in the above which the Spectator
will understand.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10
Ssh of

This glorious anniversary passed off in New
Orleans in a style calculated to'awaken the n
thUsiasm of every patriotic heart. We wit
messed the troops in martial array as they pass
ed up ST. Charles street, and they truly pre-
scented q noble,appearance. The military dis
play, consisted of many companies in ! their
various uniforms--the "Continentals," from
their neat aud snowy uniform Of ReYolutiona :
Fy memory, being probably the most attrac-
tive. Gov. WIcELIFFE and staff looked ad-
mirable, partic uEarly the Governor, who was
undoubtedly the best looking Of all his aids,
(and it was right that he should be- among
whom we observed our old friend, Col. La
FAYETTE Caldwell. The veterans passed
ia open carriages--snd we wished some of
those aboIitionists at the north could have been
present and see how those colored veterans
were honored--who also were in open carriages
and with a blue badge on their breasts. JoR.
DAN, the Hero Drummer vas also there, beat
ing his drum as he beat it at "Chalmette, 2 and
marching with a tread as steady as if he had
some of the young blood Of other days in
him. Altogether, the 9th passed off in a glo>
Fious and happy manner in the city.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10
Perfumes as PreyentIyes Of Mould.
nesa.

ASSUs
Mouldiness is occasioncd by the growth Of
minute vegetation. Ink, paste, leather, and
seeds most frequently suffer by it. A Glove
will preserve ink; any essential oil answer
equally well. Leather may be kept free from
mould by the same substance. Thus, Russian
leather, which is perfumed with the tar Of birch
never becomes mouidy; indeed, it prevents il
occurring in other bodies. A few drops of any
essential oil will keep books entirely free from
it. For harness, oil Of turpentine is recon-
mended. Alum and rosin are used to preserve
bookbinder's paste, but Intellectually; oil Of tur-
pentine succeeds better; but, by small quanti-
ties of oil of peppermint, anise, or cassia, paste
has been preserved for several years. DR..
Macculioch recommends the addition to the
flour and water of some brown sugar and a lit.
tie corrosive sublimale; the sugar keeping it
flexible when dry, and the sublimate preventing
it from fermenting, and from being attacked 6y
insects. A few drops of any of the essential
oils may be added to the paste when it is made.
1t dries when exposed to the air, and may be
used by merely wetting it. Seeds may also be
preserved by the essential oils; and this is of
great consequence when they are sent to u dis
lance. OF course, moisture must be excluded
as much as possible, rs the oil of ottos prevents
only The bad affects Of moulds. -Familg
Friend.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10
AmbFOtVpiR2.

See the card Of Messrs. WILSON & STEELE,
who have just arrived amongst US with a large
number Of beautifuI specimens, and also large
and complete stock Of materials, fer practicing
their art to the fullest extent. Their pictures
speak for themselves, making any remarks
from US almost superfuous. Our citizens
would, be we'll pleased by visiting their rooms
at Hebert's Hall.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10
SAW-MHLL BUSINESS.

THE undersigned respectfully inform their
l. friends and the public generally that they
have entered into coparlnership for the purpose
of carrying on the SAW-MLLL BUSINESS
They warrant that their Lumber shall be of the
best description, and at as low prices as can be
purchased elsewhere in the State. All orders
promptly filed. Their Saw-Mill is situated at
the Park" in this parish.
HENRY SELLER,
dec13.1y WE. HACKER.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10
Giazer and Bfehler's Band.

"A Messrs. GLAZER & BIEHLER ree-
N p~ectfully inform the public that they are
lMprepared with their Band of Music to at
tend all Public Balls and Private Parties in the
Parish where their services may be required
For Public Balls, $40 each Musician. a reduc-
ton will be made for Private Parties. jams
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10

The Land Warrant Forgsr.--Many eff orts
have been and are being made at Washington
so says the Crescent, TO induce the President
to pardon Wn. H. Wilder, who it will be
remembered is now in the States prison Of
Louisiana for forging land warrant papers,
Inc plea alleged is ili-heaIth. The opinion is,
that he will be left 10 serve out his term. his
case having been one Of the most fragrant
known in the history Of the Pension Bureau.
lie is well known, having been among the
very fastest men who were in the habit Of Vi
sitting Washington periodically.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10

Studying Lalin-The New Era relates a
story Of a young farmer whose son had for a
long time been ostensibly studying Latin in a
popular academy,
The farmer not being perfectly satisfied With
the course and conduct Of the young hopeful,
recalled him from school, placing him by the
side OF g cart one day, thus addressed him:
Now, Joseph, here is a fork, and there a
heap OF manure and cart, what do you call
them in Latin 2"
"Forkibus. cartibus, ct manuribus," said
Joseph.
"WeIl, now" said the old man." If you
don't take that forkibus pretty quickibus, and
pitch that manuribus into that earlibus, I'll
brake your lazy backibus."
Joseph went to workibus forth withibus.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10

UThe Bengal tigers have made an inter.
ruption in one Of the provinces of India in such
force that they have driven the inhabitants away.
An English volunteer expedition is to be raised
for their extirpation. We have always under
stood that fighting "The Tiger" was an ex-
p%ensive and Improbable business, although
there might be some sport in it.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10
90 Excuse errors this week.

% The mortality among the small chill.
dren of Philadelphia, from scarlet fever, dur
ing the past year, has been terrible. The to.
tai number of deaths from January lst to the
27th ult., was 946-a greater number than ever
before known during a similar. period.--Pica-
yuns.
We have just returned from the city and
find the scarlet fever very bad in one locality,
near Annunciation square.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10

Father Mathe,O Dead.-From q despatch in
the N. o. Picayune, we learn that the great
apostle of Temperance, Father Mathew, ia
dead. Few men have effected more good than
this truly excellent man. BY his own country
men revered, respected and honored by all; he
now sleeps quietly.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10
Nem advertisements. .
PTAWo TUMTWa.

MIR. ANTONI BYKOWsKI respect
4NA fully informs the citizens of Iberville and
surrounding Parishes, that he has permanently
located in the town of Plaquemine for the pur-
pose of Tuning and Repairing Pianos.
He can show satisfactory certificates that he
is a good workman in his line, and tries the best
he can to give satisfaction.
Persons living out in The country, DESTROYS to
have their Pianos fixed, will send him a letter
through the Post Office, or leave their orders at
the Drug Store Of Messrs. Carson & Kearny.
ian-10.-3t.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10

Illinois Negro Laa0.-The colored race in
Illinois are not allowed to testify in the courts
of law against white persons, and they not only
cannot send their children to the common
schools, but they have no share Of the school
funds, though they pay a school tax.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10

A Model Mayor.-Mr. Glow, the Mayor of
Lavaca, Texas, as soon as he was elected, pull
ed f his coat and rolled up his sleeves, and
went to work at repairing one of the bridges
of the town, which was so dilapidated as to
interfere with travel and transportations.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10
For Sale Cheap.

THE undersigned offers at a very
\ reduced price, the following property: A
beautiful dwelling house, with Kitchen and out
house, with two lots of ground measuring each
so by 1877 1-2 feet, situated and well located in
Hasseville, corner Merriam and Fifth streets
For terms apply to HENRY KEAYS.
ian-10.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10
PLAQUEMENE:


See the advertisement of Mr.. ANToNI By
KowsK1, Piano Tuner. His advent amongst
US at the present time, will doubtless be hailed
with joy by many of our fair ladies.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10

q We are born in hope; we pass our child.
hood in hope; we are governed by hope thro'
the whole course of our lives, and in our last
moments hope is dattering to us, and not till
The beating heart shall cease will it's benign
influence leave 10.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10

Ten Men DroDned.-We learn that on the
last trip of the steamer Pennsylvania down
the river, while between this port and Vicks.
burg, (the exact locality we could not learn9
a boat was sent towards the shore containing
thirteen men, and swamped before reaching it.
Ten OF the men were drowned, and the other
three were reseueds-Msmpbis Eng. 3olh uh.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10
JOSEPH FISHER,
Boot and Shoe Maker,

Has established himself in P~laquemine in
the above business. He will perform all
work entrusted to him with ~neatness and despatch,
with durable workmanship, in fashionable style,
and at moderate rates. He s~olicits a share of pub
lie patronage. His shop is on Bank street, nearly
opposite BiehIer,s Barber shop. dec I8-ly
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10

DTbere is a project on foot TO start a daily
newspaper in the city of London, to be owned
and controlled by Americans, and devoted
principally to American interests.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10
Portable Steam Engines.

TNHE subscriber has for sale and 10 constantly
A. receiving Portable Steam Engines, Of 1O,6,
s, 4, and 2 Ia horse power. Mechanics requirs
ing cheap motive power, will find these engines
simple, economical and compact. For gining
cotton they are far cheaper than mule power.
D. C. LOWBER,
jan3.srn % Magazine It,, New Orleans.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10
Notice.

THE Law Partnership heretofore existing be-
Il tween the undersigned is dissolved by con-
sent. They will attend jointly, until it is closed,
to their unfinished business. Their Office ia still
in the old Banking Room of the Union Bank.
H. F. DEBLIEUX,
jams SAMUEL MATTHEW'S.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10

Sac Of SarUes. - The succession OF The late
WIN stevens, Of this Parish, says the Allocate
commenced yesterday, and will be continued
we presume, anil the property shall have been
disposed OF. We learn that likely uegro men
Fanged from $1,000 to Sl,45o. and women
from $1,000 to $1,000. The sales were for
cash. and the prices, we think good.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10

Unlocking over the returns of the iowa
election, WE find that Fremont beat Buchanan
in Buchanan county, while Buchanan beat FIRE.
mont in Fremont county. "EVhat's in a name g
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10
DOURL.OON

A The undersigned having pur-
SEsAg4x1 chased this celebrated Race Horse
TX and Stallion, he win remain here
SAGg@s&&ss till March for the benefit of those
who may require his services. He is standing at
CIRCUITS Stable. jan3 H. E. MOORE.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-10

11e 10 COW stated that Senator Sumner
VIII resume his seat in the Senate, by the mid.
die ofthe present month.