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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-09-05
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To CLEAN BLACK SILK-Take an old kid
glove, boil it in pint of water for anhour.-
Then let it cool, and, when cold, ado little
more water, and sponge the silk with the
liquid.
e.9To CLEAN BLACK SILK GLOVES, Kp Doors
AND SHOES. To three parts of whieof egg,
add one part of ink. Mix it well, theniamp a
sponge with ,land rub it over the gloves, &c.
HARD WATER may be softened by dssolv-
ing half an ounce of quick>me in nine quarts
of water, and the clear solution put into barr
rel of hard wafer, and it will become soft when
clear.
To RESTORE LINEN THAT HAS LONG REEN
STAINED.-Rub the stain on eachside withwet
brown soap ulix some starch to a thick pste
with cold waller, aud spread it over the soped
places, then expose the linen TO the air. 1.-THE
stain does not disappear in three or four dtys,
rub offthe mixture and repeat the process With
fresh soap and starch. Then dry il, vet it With
cold water and wash it. Hrs Hale
CERrAM CURE FOR Sores AND RuENIns.
Wash them in brandy, and apply elder leavs,
changing them two or three times day. This
will dry up all the sores, though the legs wae
like honeycomb.
By BOILING BEANS in soup some the phos-
phate of lime, which goes to form our bones. IS
taken up, and thus we get supply Of a neces
sary aliment which cannot be ATTAINED so full
from roasted or fried meat.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-09-05

A Lovers PLEADING. when | recall
the stories of my friends, he passionateIy
pleads, L could tell you volumes of trag>
edles. One loved a maiden, and was low,
ed IN return, but he was poor, she was
rich. Parents and relations despised him,
and two hearts were broken. Why? Be-
cause it was thought misfortune that a
| iady's dress should be made from the wool
OF plant in America, rather than from
the tibres of IA worm in China. Another
loved a maiden, and was loved in return,
but he was a Protestant, she was cath
olic. Mothers and priests disagreed, and
hearts were broken. Why? Because
three centuries before, Charles the Fifth,
Francis the First, and Henry the Eighth,
played political game of chess. A
third loved a maiden, and was loved in
return; but he was noble, she was plebian
The sisters were jealous, and two hearts
were broken. Why? Because, a hun
dred years ago, soldier slew another
who was threatening a kings life in bat
tie. He was rewarded with titles and
honor, and his great-grandson atones,
with blighted life for the blood which
was then shed by him. Each hour, says
the collector of statistics, some heart is
broken; and | believe it, [Frazier's Mag
azlne.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-09-05

me. She didn't pay any regard to it.
however, but went on as if nothing had
happened. Before dinner was over | had
again resolved, and showing back my
chair, marched to the churn and went
at it in the old way. Splash, trip rattle
| kept it up. | supposed the cream, stans
ding SO long, had got warm, so redoubled
my efforts. Obstinate matter, the after.
noon wore away while / was churning. |
paused at last from sheer exhaustion,
when she spoke for the first time.
Come, Tom, my dear, you have ratified
that buttermilk quite long enough, if it is
onI y for fun you are doing it!'
l knew how it was in flash. She
had brought the butter in the forenoon
and left the churn standing with the but
termilk in, for me to exercise with. T
never set up for myself in household mat
ters after that.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-09-05

The YANKEE CAPTAIN's PUDDING. The
following story is told of a Yankee cap
tain and his mate:
Whenever there was plum pudding
made by the captains orders, all the
plums were put in one end of it, and the
end placed next TO the captain, who, af-
ter helping himself passed it to the mate
who never found any plums is his part of
it. Well, after this game had been play
ed for some lime, the mate prevailed on
the steward to place the end which bad no
pluns in it nextto the captain. The cap
tain no sooner saw the pudding, than he
discovered he had the wrong end of it.
Picking up the dish and turning il in his
hands as if merely examining the china,
he said, this dish cost me two shiIlings in
Liverpool, and put it down again as
though without design, with the plum end
hext himself. IS it possible,' said the
mate, taking up the dish, 4 should sup
nose it was not worth more than shil~
ling, and as in perfect innocence, he put
the dish with the plum end next to him
self. The captain looked at tile mate,
and the mate looked at the captain; the
captain laughed, i tell you what, young
one,' said the captain, you've found me
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-09-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.

The privilege Of yearly advertisers is srietymited to
their own Immediate and regular business; an the bus
ness Of am advertising firm considered uincludhg
shat Of its individual members.
Merchants others advertising by the year vii only be
allowed the space of half column in the paer at the
rates at present charged them by this paper
Calls on persons become candidates will benseredas
other advertisements.
Advertisements of two columns width will le charged
treble the usual rates.
Advertisements not marked on the copy f0rl specified
time will be inserted till forbid, and payment e2cted.
And fnaly-An communications for this paer, of any
and every character whatsoever intended to FomOe the
private ends or interests of individuals corpoatous,
Cieties or schools will be charged as advertisements
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-09-05
NUMBER 5

are made an object of attraction, you
will find the greatest amount of thrifti~
ness and prosperity prevailing in the
sections which contribute to, and take
an interest in, their prosperity. The
benefits flowing from them are not to
be estimated in a pecuniary sense
There are benefits conferred on the
agricultural interest through the in>
tinence Of this institution, which CONS
mand our most hearty admiration and
respect for those benefactors of our
race, who have nurtured and expanded
this germ, so that agriculture should
take once more her rank as one of the
most honorable pursuits of man.
[Gcnesee Farmer.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-09-05
A Husbands Confession.

never undertook but once. to set a!
naught the authority of my wife. You
know her way, cool, quiet, butdetermins
ed as ever grew. just after wewere mar
ried, and all was going nice and cozy, she
got me in the habit of doing all the chur-
ming. She finished breakfast before me
one morning, and slipped away from the
table; she filled the churn with cream,
and set it Just where ] couIdn't help see
ing what was wanted, SO took hold reg.
ularly enough, and churned till The butter
came. She didn't thank me, but looked
SO nice about it that / felt well paid. Well
when the next churning day came along
she did the same thing, and followed
suit and fetched the butter. Again and
again, it was done just so, and | was reg
uIarly in for it every time. Not a word
said, you know, of course.
Well by and by this began tobe rather
Sirksome. / wanted she should just ask
me, bat she never did, and cmldn't say
anything about it; so on we vent. At
last made resolve that / would not
churn another time nnlesss she asked me.
Churning day came, and when ny break
fast--she always got nice breakfast, when
that was swallowed, there stood The churn.
got up, and, standing few minutes
Just to give her chance, put on my hat
and walked cut doors. / stopped in the
yard to give her chance TO call ME. but
not word said she; and SO, with pal
pitating heart, I moved on. ! went down
town, up town and all over the town, and!
my foot was as restless as Noah's dove, /
felt as ifT had done wrong, / didn't ex-
actly feel how, but there was an indescri-
bable sensation of guilt resting upon me
all the forenoon. 1t seemed as If dinner
time never would come, and as for going.
home one minute before dinner, | would
as soon cut my ears off. So | went fret
ting and moping till dinner time came.
Home I went, feeling very much as a
criminal must when the jury is out, haV-
ing in their hands his destiny, life or death
i couldn't make up my mind how she
would meet me, but some kind of storm |
expected. Will you believe it she never
greeted me with a sweeter smile, never
had d better dinner for me than on that
day; but there stood the churn, just where
| lefit! Not word was passed. ! tet
confoundedly cut, and every monihful ot
that dinner seemed as ifit would choke !
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-09-05
Benefits of Agricultural Fairs.


No fact is more apparent to the re-
ttiectlng mind than the great benefits of
Agricultural Fairs have contributed to
our material prosperity. They have
contributed more to our vigorous
growth as nation than all the gold
California can pour into country for
ages. They have awakened a spirit
ofinquiry in the breasts of thousands,
who have elaborated and made known
theirexperience to the world-throueh
the Agricultural press-contributing
their experiments to the general stock
Conformation (Which at best is made
up Of atom) garnered together; rich
legacy of facts, from which the princi>
pies of truth shall be deduced by the
hand ofthe future historian. All this
has been done quietly. The silent
step Of agricultural progress has not
been noticed by the world-as it should
have been-for the simple reason that
it took time to future the high obliga>
ton he owed to his Maker, his country
and himself, to use and develop that
which was instrusted 10 his hand, that
it might be improved and the true de-,
sign of our Creator carried out.
And what is an Agricultural Fair? ?
1t is place where the most superior
specimens ofagricuItural products are
exhibited to the view of the visitors ?
Yes. What then? Is that all the OBJ
ject, aim, the end to be accomplished ?
If so, let them 60 by the board. But
higher Objects to be accomplished
has been, and will continue to be-the
interchange of thought among those
who have produced the articles on ex-
hibition. 1t is this light that Agricul>
tural Fairs are accomplishing, the
grand results which will continue to
rank us as practical, farming and pro-
gressive people. 1t is not enough that
we should see the superior crop of
grain, &C., but we should have the
man with us, that we may know by
what process he produced it, so that
his co-laborers may know and realize
the facts which are brought before
them in their most practical form. 1t
is not enough that we see fat cattle, but
that we see the husbandman who pro-
duced them, that our less fortunate
husbandmen may, by inquiry and OBJ
be aroused to the necessity
Of doing likewise-so that the object
of the Fair may be the means of per-
oetuating the progressive spirit Of poll
ical and rural economy.
Fairs, rightly conducted, are great
to good and thorough cults
7ation of the soil. Nothing is so we'll
calculated to create as healthy feeling,
,r develop so thoroughly the true dig
lity of Natures nobleman, as this
heater, where all may meet in the
exhibition of the arts of peace and
where those who have fail
ID to realize their fond anticipations
rom the exhibition of their products,
eioice in the success of their neigh>
,ors. 1t is this feature which endears
hem to all good men who know the
wants of our farmers, and who have,
rom the earliest age Of ftbeir existence,
TODD by them, believing they were
destined to accomplish as much good
II their sphere of usefulness as ednca>
ion has in hers.
The benefits accruing from Agricul>
ural Fairs are Of a two>fold nature,
md apparent to all. Where the Falrs,I
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-09-05

WASHINGTON. An old and highly res>
pected subscriber living in one of the in
terror Parishes ofthis State, copies from
the London Monthly Magazine for Febru-
ary, 1900, the following enlogium on the
character of Washington, and requests
us to publish it. 1t gives us pleasure to
comply with his request:
Died on the-December at his resi-
dence in Virginia, in the 68th year of his
age, GEORGE WAsHINGToN, late President
ofthe United States of America. A man
superior to all the titles which arrogance
or serVility have iav ented for the decora-
ton of hereditary rank. He was one
who seemed to have been expressly form
ed by Providence for the mighty work of
establishing the independence ofa people
who may one day delight the philanthro-
pist with the view of as great an assem-
blage of freeman as Europe now contains
of slaves. His firm mind adapted to all
circumstances of fortune, equally mac
cessible to the batteries of hope and the
suggestion of despair, was kept steady by
the grand principles of pure love to his
country and religious attachment to
moral duty.
He was one Of those truly great men
who can be coolwithout phIegm, dispas-
sionate without Indifference, who CON
stantly intent upon an important end, are
little moved by the vicissitudes and fuc-
tuations in the means which lead to it. In
him even fame, glory, reputation were
subordinate considerations to the success
ful performance ofthe high task assigned
him, and he could without impatience wait
for that reward of public applause and
gratitude, which was all he desired for
services beyond the power of estimate. In
his character was renewed all the quail
ties we most admire in the noblest names
of antiquity, Timoleon, Aristides, Camil-
lus, Fabius, did not surpass him in forti-
tude, prudence, disinterestedness and in
tegrity. No one ever more efectualIy
united decisive frmness, with that lenity
which flows from true benevolence. No
one ever passed through the ordeal of
power and influence more free from the
remotest suspicion of selfish and ambi-
tious designs.
To have passed unsullied through such
a career of glory and usefulness, is so
high and rare blessing that regret for
bis loss will probably in those minds,
warmed by sense of exalted virtues, be
sunk in the satisfaction of seeing another
illustrious name placed beyond all danger
Of human infirnity.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-09-05
New Orleans and Opelousas.
WEEKLY PACKET
WILL ATTEND 10 ALL WAY BUSINESS


WILL ATTEND TO ALL WAY BUSINESS.
f@nnn~A The new steamer ANNA PER
4!zizfEsE3f zzHFfEEssEsS RET, G. E. LoUAILLER, Master
.zzzszszbuilt expressly for the trade lin
place Pp5 of the steamer VIM c. Young,l will pass
leaves New Orleans every Wednesday at P. NJ.
She will take freight for Old River Simmsport,
and all Landings on the AtehafaIaya For freight
OF passage apply on board Agents
J. N. JOHNSON & Co, Front Levee,
jy25 near Customhouse st.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-09-05

gSWhat is the human mind, how>
ever enriched with acquisition or
strengthened by exercise, unaccom-
panied by an ardent and sensitive
heart? Its light way illnmine, but it
cannot inspire. 1t may shed a cold
and moonlight radiance upon the path
OF life, but it warns no flower into
bloom; it sets free no ice>bound founx
tain.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-09-05
NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS
For Goats, Pants and Vests.

TNHE undersigned respectfully informs IA
Il his friends and the public generally, KA
that he has just returned from New Orleans VA.
with the largest and
Most Beautiful Stock Of Goods
for Coats, Pants and Vests that has ever been
brought to this towH-comprising all descriptions
OF articles for summer Wear-and which he is
prepared to make up at short notice
While returning his thanks for the very liberal
manner in which he has been patronized by the
citizens of lberville, the undersigned would res.
pecttully solicit continuance of the same-ev-
er promising
"Punctuah!y and a FGulless FIT"
Call and see his Goods at his shop on Main street,
nearly opposite the Sentinel Office, and next door
TO Vessier's Segar Store.
my3O JACOB BERNSTEIN.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-09-05

ROMANCE OF HIGH LrFE.-Among the
presentations to Her Majesty at one ofthe
drawing rooms this seasons was a young
lady upon her marriage, and about whose
nuptlals story is current of more than
usual interest in these unromantic times.
She is the daughter ola baronet, holding
IA distinguished position. Among the suit
ors of this young lady, who is as pretty as
accomplished, was one of very advanced
years; but it was in vain that all the al
lurements consequent upon the possession
OF riches were set forth. The fair maid
en- showed herself completely Indifferent
to the golden prize that lay at her feet,
and in spite of the strong recommended
ton OF papa, it was unhesitatingly reiec-
ted. SO far, therefore, everything was
perfectly natural and very unfortunate.
But 1t seems that the gentleman, after his
proposals had been declined (of course
with the usual protestations ofrespect and
esteem,) again sought an interview, and
assured the lady that his attachment was
not seltish-that he was ready at any sac
rItice, to do anything that could contribute
to her happiness; and that, if her affec-
tlons were fixed on any one whose wealth
might not be adequate to his good fortune
he was ready, by a settlement even to the
extent of .9l0O,OOO, to place her happi.
ness in her own power. Such proof
of disinterested attachment was perfectly
undeniable, and it is said the young Iady
pondered so much over it that, like the re-
cital of ofOthollo's dangers, it wrought a
complete revulsion Of feeling. We do
not pretend to know on what kind of f'hint'
the venerable, amiable gentleman spoke
again, but speak again he did, and with
SO much effect that the happy day was
soon named, and the nuptials in due
course solemnized, and the fine bride
presented on her marriage to the Queen.
The world gives, with its usual generosi-
ty, an almost fabulous amount to Mr..
IS fortune, but it is very well known
that one item in it is &I5O,O0O railway
stock, and more than half of which is pay
ing 6 per cent. [London Court Journal.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-09-05

HThe art of walking is at once
suggestive of the dignity of man.
Progressive notion alone implies pow~
er, but in almost every other instance,
it seems a power gained at the expense
of self-possession.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-09-05

out; SO we'll just cut the pooding length
ways this time, and have the plums fair
ly distributed hereafter
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-09-05

A VrstT TO MARsHFIELD. A party of la,
dies and gentlemen (says the Boston POST
visited Marshfeld a few days since, to
riew the mansion and grounds Of the late
Daniel Webster. They were received in
the kindest manner by the lady of the
house, whose cheerful countenance and
friendly smiles alone were more than a
sufficient recompense for the long and te>
dious ride over the dusty roads which lead
10 the home of the Great Expounder.'
Every attention was shown to the visitors
BY the members ofthe family, and an hour
vas pleasantly passed in surveying the
different apartments, and gazing upon
tie many portraits of distinguishes indi-
riduals which adorn the walls. Great
sare and attention have been bestowed
upon the premises by the present occu
pant, and everything about the estate
bears marks of the good taste displayed
hIaying out the grounds. A great mas
w persons daily visit this place, sacred
to the heartof every American, and many
come from great distances to pour forth
heir devotion at this shrine of patriotism.
All are Hospitality received, and permit
ed to take free.range of the extensive
state, A servant is in readiness to con-
luct strangers though the house. By
heregdlations oftbe mansion, and for the
8etter preservation of the premises, a
mall fee us cens per head) must be
aid by each visipr. The book for the.
ames Of visitors contains the signatures
. persons from every part of the country
ad from foreign lands. 1t is stated that,
irone month last summer. 1000 persons
viitedthe home and resting place Of Web
stP,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-09-05
Coast Packet Bella Douwo.

The spendid packet BELLA
tfzzsssaa==z5 tsf=zz:a=====5z5 DONNA, VIM. MoCoMBs, mas
ezzss-sn ter, having been reftted in every
respect, will resume her trips on Saturday the
18th inst, and continue during the season--leav-
ing New Orleans as usual every Saturday even
ing at P. NJ, and passing Piaquemine on her
down trip every Wednesday afternoon Agents:
HOLMES & CLAUSS,
aul l4Tchoupitoulas ST.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-09-05
MULHs! MULES!

IT VIZ COMBS would most respectfully
- w announce TO the Planters of Iberville
that he is now in Plaqueuine with
$50 OF the Largest and best Mules
to be had in Missouri and Kentucky Those in
want of Stock would do well 10 give him call,
and examine for themselves. aus
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-09-05

How THE Devil LOST. We heard a
few days ago an old story told that was
as good as new, and here is the substance
of it. 1t should be dedicated to 'delin>
qnent subscribers We have a good ma
ny friends who, we hope, will read it
with tears in their eyes:
A young man who ardently desired
wealth, was visited by his Satanic maies-
ty, who tempted him 10 promise his soul
for eternity, if he could be supplied on
this earth with all the money he could use
The bargain was conclnded--the devil
was to supply the money, and was at last
to have the soul, unless the young man
could spend more money than the devil
could furnish. Years past away, the
young man married, was extrayagant in
his living, palaces, speculated widely, lots
and gave away fortunes, and yet his cof-
fers were always full. lie turned poIiti-
clan, and bribed his way to power and
fame without reducing his pile of gold
He became a filibuster, and fitted out ships
and armies, but his banker honored all
his drafts. He went TO st. Paul to live
andspaid the unusual rates of interest for
all money he could borrow, but though
the devil made wry face when he came
to pay the bills, yet they were all paid.
One expedient after-another failed, the
devil counted the time, only Two years,
that he must wait for the soul, and mock
ed the efforts of the desparing man. One
more trial was resolved upon, the man
started newspaper. The devil growIed
at the bills at The end of the first quarter,
was savage in six months, melancholy in
nine, and broke dead broke,' at the end
ola year. So the newspaper went down
but the soul was saved. Mineral point
Democrat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-11-18
HAMBURG ADV. RTIS SEMENTS.
CAROLINA HOTEL,
HAMBURG, S. C.

T>HE Subscriber respectfully announces to his
l. friends and tie public generally thai he has
rented the old and we-established House known
as the CAROLINA HOTEL, recently occupied by
JoHN A. MAYS, and is now prepared to furnish
ample accommodations to all who favor him with
their company.
The House and furniture has recently undergone
an entire renovation, and every requisite arrange
ncnt to promote the comfort and Happiness Of my
guests has been made. It ismy intention to make
the CAROLINA a FIRST CLASS HOTEL, and
my every exertion will be in view Of this object.
My TABLE shall receive particular attention,
and the best the market affords will be furnished
in abundance. Attentive SERVANTS will always
be readiness to obey the behests OF those who may
call on me.
By the first of October will have my NE W
STAB L s erected, and will then be better pre-
pared for the accommodation of Horses.
fy Families visiting Hamburg or Augusta will
find the Carolina Hotel' all that they can pcssi-
BILE desire.
Y A liberal share Of public encouragement is
earnestly solicited. JOHN LYON.
Hamburg, Sept % If 81