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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-31

GH there is one ambition Of q business
character that we have which is superior to
another, it is the ambition to publish an able
and interesting paper, sufficiently large to en-
brace all the news and editorial we deem me-
cessary' as also all advertisements. If we do
not do So the friends Of a good parish news
p~aper--those who know one when they see il
must not lay the blame TO US. Let those
pay US who owe us, and each endeavor to ex-
tend our patronage who believe US sufficiently
competent and industrious to publish a proper
and valuable country newspaper, and our word
lOr y Il there is cause for complaint, there
will he cause for complaint no longer,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-31

ALFRED MUNRoE & Goa new advertise
ment from this prosperous New Orleans Clothing Estab-
lishment will be found in another column. 1t is the place
TO get cheap clothes, and no mistake. This firm commenc-
ed business in the city about sixteen years since, presided
over by Mr.. Alfred Munroe in person, and has had a flow
of prosperity rarely equalIed, realizing a large fortune
the great secret of doing which was by selling low, and by
advertising IiberaIly-his advertising bill for that period
amounting to over a hundred thousand dollars.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-31

Escape of S2aves.-The Cincinnati Enqui-
rer states that some of the slaves are taking adj
vantage of the present condition of the river
which is now thoroughly frozen over, to make
their escape into the free territory. Three
men and one woman crossed last Thursday
night,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-31

bare Skins and Furs.--The editor Of the
Oyntnlan (ky,l Age, having recently attended
Z 81, says wv noticed a great variety of fe-
maae costume at the last Bachelors Ball.
some oitne ladies' danced with warm fur capes
mace OF otter or sable, while Others had their
necks and shoulders protected from the iucle.
mens season and gaze Of the world b. white
bars skins, very beautiful:
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-31
The Late WIN. q. Edwards.
MONDAY, Jan. 26, 1857.

MONDAY, Jan. 26, 1857.
On Monday last, the Court having adjourned
until the following day at 10 o'clock, upon a
motion suggested by the death of VIM. Z.
EDWARDS, the members of The Bar of the pas
IRISH of Iberville then met.
On motion of Zenon Labauve, Esq, Judge
VIM. B. ROBERTSON was called 10 the Chair.
On motion of the Hon. R. c. DoWnes, Mr.,
NJ. A. EsTEvAN was appointed Secretary.
On motion of Zenon Labauve, ESQ.,
Resotred, That the Chair appoint II Commit
tee of three to draft suitable resolutions, ex-
pressive of the sense of the members of the
Bar in relation to the death of WILLIAM E.
EDWARDS, Esq.
Whereupon, the Chair appointed as said
Committee, Messrs. Zenon Labauve, Adonis
Petit and E.. w. Blake, Esq'rs.
On motion of Hon. r. C. Downes, the meet
ing then adjourned until tomorrow at 10 O..
clock, A. II.
WIN. B. ROBERTSON, Chm.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-31

Wife ofa1 the Presidens.--one Of the f..
male lunatics in the New York Assvlnm. the
Syracuse Courier says, has the delusjon that
she has been the wife of each successive Pres.
ident. She is now Mrs. Pierce, and her nup.
tails with MF. Buchanan are anticipated by her
about the time ofhis Inauguration.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-31

uThe story by "Flintwinch'', which we al
iuded to last week, and which is a pretty incl
dent in the professional career Of an Ambroty~
pist. is again postponed till next week. Our
unfortunate Jury duties was the cause Of this
omission on our part.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-31

RICHARDS VALENT1NEs.-In its proper place
will be found the usual annual notice of valentines for
saIe," by the pubIic's old friend on Main street, Richards,
who has them of every color and description. We ac-
knowledge the receipt Of two from among hs assortment,
which will be properly disposed of.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-31

An Episode in the House.--The following
little episode ola refreshing character occurred
in the House of Representatives of this State,
last week:
Mr. WRIGHT asked leave to make an expla-
nation relative to a matter affecting the digni.
ty ofthe Legislature. He had asked to call
up fFOh the unfinished business Of last session
a bill to incorporate Dolbear's Commercial
Academy in New Orleans. The bill was yes.
terday referred to judiciary Committee. Since
then Mr.. Dolbear, had written to a member of
the Senate, (Mr. st Paul. offering him the
sum Of $50 to secure the bill a passage through
the Senate. Mr.. st. Paul had communicated
with Mr.. w, and Mr.. W., asked leave (under
the circumstances as stated to withdraw the
bill, that it may be consigned to the flames
granted.
The document was accordingly burnt and
we opine Mr. DOLBEAR@ feels pretty streaked.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-31

uRead the card of WILSON g. STEEL, Am
brotypists their stay in Plaquemine is limited
to but a few days longer. Lose not this, proba>
bly,, the last opportunity that will occur for a
long time.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-31

REuovAL.-It will be observed by advertise
ment that Mr.. JoHN L. BALcH has removed his Shoe Store
to the two-story building on Main street, opposite to Per
ron's Coffee House and second door from SchmaIinskis.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-31
MARRIED.

On Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Mr..
Chambost, Mr.. VIM. H. POISON to Miss Ell
MIRE Eau, both of this place.
We acknowledge the usual compliments, and
wish the young and happy pair a long and pros
porous life.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-31

THE LADY's BooK,-This excelsior Maya
zine, for February, is before US, charming as ever, and even
s~urpassing itself, were such a thing possible. Its embel.
iishments, the useful and the beautiful. are counted by the
hundreds. Where is the lady who, once having it, could
ever do without the Lady's Book
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-31

Epecdc and lateapsraace.-The London Lam.
sss recommends ipecac to those who are breaks
NC on habits Of intemperance ofdrink. It nos.
senses stimulating qualities, but il is not At ali
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-31

Va selegraphic despatch announces that
the Hon. Preston S. (sumner1 Broo.. :" -
South Carolina, died last Tuesday night II
Washington City, after one days illness Of J
disease Of the throat.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-31
SOUTHERN SENTINEL
WILLIAM p. BRADBURN,
Editor and Proprietor.
PLAQUEMENE:
Saturday, January 81, 1857.

uWe are under obligations TO the Hon. SAM.
HousToN for a couple of very interesting public docu-
ments-that one, particularly, which relates to Agriculture
We trust he will continue to recoIect us, while distribu-
ting such favors.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-31

LEGISLATIVE DocUMENTs.-We are indebted
to our Senator, Hon. Ed. Woods, to J. H. RiIsa and P.
Winfre, Esqr's, and to Mr.. G, w. Bayley, for valuable le-
gislative documents, which contain much important in-
formation.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-31
BAR
AND
88ER 8A6QQMa

CT The undersigned informs the public
SV that he has opened a BAR in connection
@ with his Saloon for the sale Of ALE and
CIDER. where he will always keep the most SUI
der. Call in at No. 10 Main street, opposite Live
ry Stable. ian31 L. GABRIEL
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-31
WIN. B. re
NJ. A. EsrEyAN, Sec'y.

At a meeting of the members of the Bar,
convened at the Court House in the town of
Plaquemine, on Monday the 26th of January,
1857, the committee appointed to draft resolu.
tons expressive of the feelings of the mem
bers Of the Bar Of PIaquemine in relation to
the death Of WILLIAM EVERETT EDWARDS, re.
port the following:
Whereas, it has pleased the Almighty, in his
wise dispensation, to remove from our midst
our worthy brother WILLIAM E. EDWARDS,
whose untimely death we sincerely regret
Therefore be it.
ResoIued, That in the death of William E..
Edwards, this Bar has lost a worthy member,
his family a devoted and affectionate husband
and father, and the community at large, q gems
erous and useful citizen.
ReSolved, That the members of the Bar wear
the usual badge of mourning for thirty days,
in token Of their esteem for the memory of the
deceased.
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of this meeting
be required to furnish the family of the deceas-
ed with a copy of these resolutions, and that
the court be requested TO have the same spread
upon its minutes.
RESOLVED, That a copy Of these resolutions be
furnished the Editors of the Southern Sentinel
and LberpiAe Gazette for publication, with a re-
quest that they publish the same.
ZENON LABAUVE,
A.PETIT, : Committee.
E. w. BLAKE,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-31
Nem advertisements.
TOR SHERIFF

Mr.. Editor: Please announce me in your papey
as an Independent Candidate for Sheriff.
ian31 J. H. RILS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-31

1It will be seen, by reference to announce
ment that Mr.. J. H. RrLs is an independent
candidate for Sherif-election next fall.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-31

nHydrophobia has never been known 10
occur in Egypt.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-18

u, that pearls have been frequently found In thSse
streams for the last hak ceunry, and sometimes
sold, but moro frequently lost or thrown away. tho
people being entirely Ignorant Of their nature and
value.
The snniverMxy sermon Of the Central American
Education Society wls preached BY Professor HIM
tingtoa, a the Aubarn theological Seminary. last
evening. In Dr.. Adams church, Madison square.
The society has for its object the education Of ind
the gospel
The value Of foreign goods imported At tho port
of Boston during tho week ending 18th instant.
anounted to 81 S44 Soon increase Of $40 807 a.
compared with the corresponding week last year.
The state of the police difficulties Is rapidly reach
Ing q crisis On Saturday Matseu was notified to
stand his trial before tho now Commissioners for
disobedience and In the evening, at roll CALL at the
Fifth ward station house, Captain 0arpente< de
olared his purpose 10 repudiste the city authodtie
and accede to the Lew law. Lieut. Horigsa inter
posed in tho rame Of the Mayor; both officers sd-
dressed the men. Captain Carpenter was notified
to stand his trial to-day for tho sedltion. Mayor
Wood has addressed q remembrance to Simeon
Draper on tbs condition Of afhirs, ana to-day viii
take efficient measures 10 meet the detection by
physical force il necessary.
Tho annexed table shows the temperature OF tho
atmosphere In this city during the past week, the
range Of the barometer, the variation Of the wind
currents and the state Of ths weather at three pc
viods during each day, viz: 1t A. H., and and
| O'Clock p. NJ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-18

the same thing Bat We do not expect
tbst the Convention win submit shls con-
stitution to tho peoPasj foe this would be
equivalent TO To folly Of building . house
merely for the snanseusnt Of paiiing Il down
again. No. This prosaavxy State ooos1tutioa,
thus adopted, will DO Submitted to Congress with
cut further ceremony; and then tho administrs-
tion upon tho powerful plea that this constitution
he's not been ratified 6y the Kansas people. will
have tho desired' opportunity for quSshing the
proceedings OF both parties in Kansas, shdfor
ire Introduction OF Mr.. Walkers reservedschemo
Ard why not. What moresfessible plan Of .paoi-
acation could 10 devised than the Surrender of tho
bulk of the present Territory of Kansasto the free
State party for free State. with the equivalent
to the pro slavery. party of a now slAve State In
that great I1ds6.temitory along tho Southern
line Of KRnsass
In conclusion, we now seriously incline TO tho
opinion that Mr.. Walker aims ct nothing moro In
Kansas ill tho meeting Of Congress, than gene
raj acquieecence in the laws for the sake OF
peace; and that then bis new plan of pactfcation
viii, ut Washington, assume a de6oite and official
shape. Such are our present impressions of Mr..
Walkers inaugural.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-18

LARoE SPECuIArroSs IN SuGAns-On the re-
ceipt of the Empire City's news, at this port, on
the afternoon Of the 18th Inst, from Havana. the
theory Of q short crop Of sugar IN Cuba became
confirmed, which information, wish accounts OF un.
favorable weather on the Island, caused a ramnans
speculative feeling TO grow up Agents Of spanisb
houses, II was said, received large orders 70 Dur
chase IN this market on speculation, and prices
Immediately advanced from cent per ID.
fully recovering the previous depression. Taking
the two days OF the 18th ADD 18th inst. the
sa,es amounted to about 1000 TO s, 900 hhds and
5000 bbls Of refined crushed sugars. Of an aoue-
gate value Of over one million Of dollara The
hogshesds sold weighed sboct l,4oo ma each
which, At current rates, AVERAGED about $50 per
hogshead #
Immensc profit, II was stated, had been realized
BY some houses engaged In the speculation
Prices have, however, now reached such a
height ss 10 seriously interfere with consump
ton and when pinnacle Is reached by specula
tors, the probability Of O reaction and collsps,
VIII become lmmineat.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-18

Tn QUARANTINE SrAIIoS.-We are glad TO
sce that Justice Clerke has issued an Injunction
against the Quarantine Commissioners, forbid
ding them to proceed with the erection of build
ines on the land purchased by them for yellow
fever depot ct Scguines Point Staten Island;
and we hope that the nature Of the issue Joined
will permit an inquiry into the speculations in
reel estate which are generally understood to
have been the principal motive for the selection
Of this spot, and the establishment OF a branch
quarantine there
The proceedings before the Grand Jury of Rich
mond county have probably satisfied the specu-
lstors who have engaged in this mode Of
making money that there are difficulties in the
way that will not be easily surmounted; o. one
Of the witnesses said "every dollar they may make
by planting their yellow fever depot will drip
with blood"
We are surprised. for our part that with the
opportunities afforded for lucrative speculations
OF various kinds at Washington and Albany,
Mr.. Weed and Governor Kings conscience
keepers should have taken the trouble 10 engage
In such desperate conflict with these poor FISH,
ermen for few thosssnd dollarp Surely II wIll
not pay to fight these honest but somewhat In.
rsctable men-who, after all, are only ex.
ercising what they conceive to be Legitimate
rights Of self defence-for the palty profit on q
ew acres OF land near TompkinsvIllc and al
Seguine's Point. Cannot Mr. Weed be satisfied
with bis naval depot In Georgia. Is there no.
thing at Albany that viii answer Mr.. Seaman's
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-18

DIRTY SrREBrs.-we heard good deal, some
street cleaning with the aid Of new and grand
machines and we were congratulated on the
the propec, Of clean streets for once. What has
become of all these fine promiscs' Where are
the clean streetsf Except Broadway, all Is filth
and mire and mud and garbage indcscribable.
And summer Is upon US, with torrid sun. We
must isek out for pestilence
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-18

RESISTANCE TO TyRASNy.-The Albany papers
attack the meeting lately held In the Park ON
the ground of Its violence. There may be some
truth In this A meeting of merchants, me
chsnics and workingmen would answer the pur-
pose moro effectualiy. The true course and the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-18
Malls FOR Europe.

rHK NEW YORx HERALp-KDfTIOH FOB EUROPE
Inc Cunsrd steamship Europa, Capt Lon, Will leave
Boston, on Wednesday, for Liverpool.
European mails will close in this city at quarter
past one O'Clock 10 morrow afternoon.
The European edition Of ths HERALD, printed in French
end Enelsh will be published al Ten O'Clock In the
ING. Single copies, in wrappers, Elk cents
Subscriptions and advertisements for any edition Of the
NV yosx HERALD will DO received Al the following places
h Europe
Losneu-Am. European Express Co, 81 King William st.
PARg- Do. do. 8 Place de Ia Boarse
LvUfooL-D0. do. 9Chspel street.
LvurooL--John Hunter, IL Exchange street, East
HAvs1-Am- European Express Co, Il Rue Corncille.
me contcu Of the European edition Of the HxRAID vii
combine the received by mail and telegraph at the
e0os during the previous week. and up to TIE hour OF
Uuhucat;oa.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-18

fRovmnNok, Nay is, 1867.
Cotton remains quics with small ssles "A slight redoc.
lion In price from last weeks sales wool-There NJ
been activity In the market for pallet And iesa do
and for eeces The stock Of The lanes light Sales a
the week, re, 900 lbs Printing cloihs-Ters bas b~cr
activity In The market dnring Tia lass uucs dsyu
sales Of The week, ", 900 psrea
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-18

only ons 70 pursue In rsesroose 70 these unssnr
situtis 'sal enaetueots, h to assail them in -
courts This resource failing. the ballot bel
should thai 30 sought throughout tho StsAp,
and with PERI eversnoe and energy this reoouuo
can never be VA n
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-18
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Sat- . Is YO0I5.F e.



Saturday Morning clear and pleasant; afternoon, clear
and pleasant; night, who'd freeh.
Sunday-Morning clear aud pleasant afternoon, ccar
and very warm night, cold
MANUFACTURING, clear and pleasant; afternoon, clear
and cool night, cold
Tesday-Mornins, clear and peasant; afternoon, ceax
and pleasant oight, clear.
Wednesday-Morn,ns, clear and pleasant; Afternoon,
clear and pleasant
Thursdsy-Mornus, cloudy. with rain Afternoon rain
Frday-Sorplns, cloudy, with RAIN afternoon, cloudy
with rain; hight, rain.
SAsurdAy-Aorninx, cloudy and drizly.
The gales Of cotton Saturday limited IN the
and prices unsettled. In the afternoon there were
Of sales to the amount OF 900 bales private
terms In one considerable line sold tho seller Il was
said, retained Interest With The buyer In aoar
grades OF Eastern and State heavy and easier
while the higher qualities unchanged salos OF III.
no,s red wheat made at 81 GO 81 6l common white
Southern In store al 81 49, and white Canadian at 81 So
Corn very active and large sales OF Western mixed
made closing at Ssc In Store; and sales of yellow
Southern do wcro reported at Sa e0 In store and de-
hvered. Pork Wa steady, with fair sales al SIS 50
SO Co. with small lots reported II SO '6. Sugars were
nrm and active, and the recent advance was fully main
tanned, with sslcs Of about 600 500 hhds Cubs mus
covsdo with small lots or Porto Rico add 2ooe 5000
bbs crushed at prices given In another column Coffee
steady ard quiet Freights were inactive and rates
10 English pors irregular. To the continent the e was
rather moro Offering, without change in sies.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-18

TnurIsw Wees at ChsriesADs.
CHARLESTON, Nay IT, 1867.
Touy,ov weed arrived Nils evesIus, and took rooms =
The Mills House
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-24
SPECIAL. NOTICES.


Nixht >wsRts ""f"
pefm Il 10 exist for length af only eai to gen
ersl deb lily and loss spirits hut oon In hacking coughs
deep ed cos aud sometimes tneuahe consumption some
few weeks lay informed friend that she had been
suffering from this disease months and after trying va
roas receptions Lad duspsrcd Of being cured hacking
cough had set nher checks had changed their hnes Tor
the Hainess oi the Higher former houS spirits had de-
sorted hfr and she confessed that she felt chilly goomlness
stealing hc which bowed her To the earth Tier friend
immediately recommended her to use BAKERS RlfFEkS,
with The being cured but she Hs declined 10
Il" - having lost all faith In medicine FROM aN 10 day tue
Young LADY continued become feeble and NJ cng took To
her hel Her TREND hearing oi her situation, procured I'VE
boz asbakrrs Htters paid her visit and by earnest
Sasn induced her II try H. After taking the third dose She
rlaed that She felt improved and continuing the medicine
few weeks restored 10 ruttct health THIS Aanng lady
snow one nf the w1fnet a otates for the OF this HotS,
and - strong hrr faith IN ~ curative powers that she rec
"u,nA 1t Tor all dteazs And he not alone IN her opn
ifs of It's efficacy family mcoincor II has performed
N re renarkahlc cHres IA Nervous Headaches indigestion
Nhoe harrlu1 Dyspepsia Sour stomach Loss Of Appetite
aud Genefa Debility. than other meine offered Ia
me public trrks sealnsir,o~ son teachers taiios aud
a other rcous ustemcd ~cdeutarN lives will hnd this
Ntei m powerful agent Ia purifying the blood aud es~i'
ing the liver ia the performance at it, functions while persons
whose occupations continually cSrus them weather
ret no other tonic cecua In preventing bad colds and
ihaS H. composition purely vegetable aud therefore
tirrlv tfec nom all Injurious substances.
lfcn. ID e"uts per bottle
To ho htd"t all the principal Druggists In iynehurg Dan
vhe farmvc fnease Abingdon aud osw here Ehout
Virginia orders promptly filled by addressing
Jan ~ T. HAkER. Richmond. Va
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-24

The maximum grade used upon Tie road IS % Ieet
to the mile upon slopes, those down which
the heavier tonnage of the road passes aud 50 feet
TO the mile upon the western slopes.
From what has been said with regard to the gene
raj elevation of the country, it is apparent In the
western produce comes from region OF country 1900
to 1000 feet above Lynchburg, and, therefore, en-
counters mostly down grades on its way 10 market.
Below is table of the asccnts and descents of
tie road, showing how much train of cars has to
rise aud fall in going from hynchburg 10 the points
spcched:-