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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-28
A THRILLING INCIDENT. Among the
incidents Of the SepoY revolution. the

A THRILLING INCIDENT. Among the
incidents Of the sepoy revolution. the
following possesses a thrilling interest:
Frank Gordon. Alick Skene, his wife,
and a few poems, managed to get into a
small round tower when the disturbance
began; the children and all the rest were
in other parts ofthe rt--altogether sixty.
Gordon had regular battery Of guns, also
revoIvers, and he and Skene picked off
the rebels as fast as they could FIRE, Mrs.
skeue loading for them. The poems say
they never missed once, and. before it was
all over, they killed tllirty-seven, besides
many wounded. The rebels, after butch
ering all in the fort, brought ladders a.
gaiDst the tower and commenced swarm.
ing up. Frank Gordon was shot through
the forehead and killed at once. Skene
then saw that il was no use going on airy
more; so he kissed his wife, shot her, and
then himself
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-28

A SURE REmEDY ron A FELoN. It's
said by somebody, who pretendsto know
all about it, that the following is sure
remedy for 4 feIon Take pint Of COM
mon soft soaf, and stir il in air Stacked
lime, till i isof the consistency of GLACIERS
putty. Make q leather thimhle. fill Il
with this composition, and insert the fiRg>
er therein, and change this composition
once in twenty minutes, and 4 cure is
certain We happen 10 know that the
above is certain remedy, and recon-
mend itstoany who may be troubled with
this disagreeable ailment. BnffaIo Adv.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-28
Politics i'm East Fellciana.

The following is the conclusion Of
letter from correspondent of the South
West, at Clinton:
Cal. Davidson has been at home here
for the last two or three weeks actively
canvassing this parish, he is quite uneasy
lest he may lose it and this swapping Of
votes by his friends to Col. Pond, for
Know Nothing votes for him, shows that
his friends are ready to sacrifice any and
every Democratic candidate to defeat, for
his success. With them the game is rule
or ruin and they seem determined to play
it to the end. As for Mr.. Wattersson, he
is about as completely and efFectaally
sold in this parish BY Know Nothingdom,
as any man could desire, any pretence to
the contrary notwithstanding.
As soon Col. Davidson heard that Mfr.
Sigur was leaving the upper part of the
District, he Immediately starts of, not 10
meet him but TO follow him. He was here,
and remained here-he did not dare TO
meet him, but he does dare 70 sneak after
him, and lis said with fresh batch Of
deceptive and ready made certificates or
letters, to misleasl and deceive the people,
and,heFe let me beg you to give warning
to them of the political frauds that he IS
doubtless prepared TO play off upon them.
Mr.. Sigur is gaining ground fast in this
parish, and we hope to see him here some>
time this week. Yours &c, 4.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-28


"a CHINESE DINNER.-A real Chi
nese dinner cannot appear otherwise
than strange to an unrefiecting foreign
er, who imagines that there can only
exist one method of living among all
the nations in the world. To begin
with desert and finish with soups; to
drink wine hot and smoking out Of
spRalI porcelain cups; to employ two
St.le sticks, instead Of a fork. to take
10 the food, which is brought to the
table ready cut into mouthfuIs; to use,
instead Of napkins, little squares of
soft, colored paper, Of which q supply
is placed By the side Of each guest, and
which d servant carries away as they
are done with; to leave your place be-
tween the courses to smoke or to a~
muse yourself: to raise your chops
sticks to your forehead and lay them
upon your cup, to announce to the
company that you have finished your
dinner these are all singularities exs
cite tie curiosity of Europeans. The
Chinese, on their part, never get over
their surprise when they see It's at ta>
bic, and filey inquire how it's that We.
can swallow our drinks cold, and how
We came By the singular and extraVa-
CANT idea of making use Of trident
to convey our food To our mouths at
the risk Of running it into our bps Of
oursyes They thin d y very odd that
our nuts and alna0Eds are served IN
their shells and that the servants DO
aot take The trouble to peel the fruit,
and ent ont the bones from the meat.
Though they are not very nice about
Elie nature of their food, and relish fTlt-
tefs 0f silksworras and preserved tfeds
poles, they cannot understand the pres
dilecfion Of our epicures for q high
pheasant, or cheese which has all the
movements of an animated being At
a dinner which was attended by Capt.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-28
PIAQUEMINE PARISH OF IBERYILLE, La, OCT. o. 1857

Laplace of the French navy, salted
earth~worms formed part of the first
coarse, and so disguised that the cons
fding guests ate them without sus>
picion of the truth.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-28
PLAQUEMTNE:
Wednesday. october as. 1857.
To Advertisers.

Those who advertise in the aSentineE1 may
rely upon their advertisements being correctly
printed, inserted as conspicuously as possible by
frequently changing their location and upon their
being regularly inserted for the tine specified
We respectfully solicit the favors in this respect
Of our friends and the public generally.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-28
Justice of the Pence.

Mr. Editor Please ANNOUNCED OSCAR LAUVE
Esqr. as candidate for Justice of the Peace for
2nd Ward. Isep19I HIS FRIENDS.
We are authorized to announce JOHN MAR
KOT, as candidate for Justice of the Peace for
the 2nd Ward. oct21
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-28
SOUTHERN SENTINEL.

u All letters, communications or notices sent
10 this paper, and intended TO promote the in~
terests or CRAFTY the Vishes Of an indieidua1 a
party or corporation, s0iH be charged as adj
gertiSe11ents
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-28

0lt.issa singular fact that a woman
cannot look from preeipice of.any mag
nitude, without becoming gfddy. But
what is still more singular, the giddiness
departs the very moment somebody puts
his arm around her waist to keep her from
falling queer isn't it
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-28
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
For Assessor.

~ We are authorized to announce U. S.
HAASE as candidate 70. Assessor-election
next November. feb7
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-28
For Coroner.

We are requested to announce J. A YOISIN
as an Independent Candidate for Conouer at the
ensuing November election. my26
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-28
For RecOrGlna,.

MR. Editor: Please announce my name as a
Candidate for the Office of Recorder at the ensu-
ing election. ADONIS PETIT.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-28

TRADING VoTEs. There is no question
nor doubt of the fact that the system Of
trading votes has been commenced in this
parish. It Is not done secretly but open
y, and in the streets Of this town, dnring
the last week Know Nothing votes have
been freely offered to Democrats in sup
port of Col. Davidson for vote for Col.
Pond. And we are informed that one Of
Col. DaVidson's Democratic friends de-
clared he had swapped his vote off four or
five times We ask the Democratic
party Of this parish, If DIR. Delony is to.be
beaten by these means The supporters
of MIR. Sigur in this parish will support the
whole ticket. They are the nominees and
have been solemnly ratified by both the
Davidsonites and the supporters Of Mr..
Sigur, and as such are entitled to the sup
port of every true Democrat. Wecallon
the Democracy to do their duty, and mark
that man and that set Of men forever, who
are attempting to seIltheir party or any
of its Candidates to Know Nothingisin. Let
them be known, mud let the Democracy
govern themselves accordingly.
a Weaknow of several of the American
party, who refuse 10 support Watterston,
and declare themselves In favor of David
son. Why is this Z Have they been as
sured that Col. Davidson still entertains
tbe sentiments expressed by him ia the
Legislature, which will be fonnd ID the
extract from the speech Of Mai. ITcrronat
GreenweII9 And we ask when, where,
and under what circumstances has lie
disavowed them? Let his seyil advisers,
tell the people Feliciana Democrat.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-28

The Coalition IN EAST FEL1c1ANA
PARISH. We have heard it rumored for
some time past, remarks the South West,
that coalition had been entered into
by the mutual friends of Davidson and
Pond, TO defeat DIR. Edward Delony, the
regular Democratic candidate for the
State Senate, but were unwilling to be-
iieve so grave charge. The conviction
OF its truth is now, however unwilingIy,
forced upon US. In addition to the evi.
dence ofshe fact published below, we have
private letters from Clinton, written by
men of undoubted veracity, fully corrobo.
rating the statements of our correspondent
as well as those of the Feliciana Demos
crat, in reference TO this matter. In view
of these facts, the friends of DIR. Delony
have called meeting, 10 which we invite
attention, to take into consideration the
Propriety of Withdrawing his name from
the canvass. We shall embrace the first
opportunity TO refer to this unfortunate
state of affairs more at length.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-28
For Sheriff.

Mr.. Editor; Please announce me in your paper
as an Independent Candidate for Sheriff.
jan31 J. NJ. RILS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-28

PHow many men we meet who
might be- something, and how few who
are
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-28

Men make their chief sacrifices 10 love be.
fore they marry; women <poor ereatures!) after
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-28
NUMBER 13.

galnst the tide of Northern fanaticism, and
to compete with the bright intellects of
the North, and if Judge Watterston be
elected he will prove a perfect nonentity
in the halls of ofCongress.
Is it to be presumed that the people
will hesitate an instant between the candi
dates now in the field2 / cannot think
so. Their interests have been tri1ed with
too long; their rights too often assailed,
and before they give their support to any
one, they must be convinced that he is
both capable and willing 'to see that no
detriment happens to the Republic If
this be their criterion they will not fail to
give their hearty and unanimou support
to the Hon. L. J. sigur.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-02-03

SELF CuLTURE.-It is or business 10
cultivate III our minds, to rear to the Ut
most vigor and maturity every sort OF
generous and honest feeling that belongs
TO our nature. To bring the dispositions
that are lovely in private life into the SER
vice and conduct of the commonwealth
SO to be patriots as not to forget we are
gentlemen. To cultivate friendships, and
net to incur enmities. To model our
principles 10 our duties and situation. To
be fully pursuaded that all virtue which
is impracticable is spurious and rather
10 run the risk OF falling into faults in a
course which leads US to act with effect
and energy than to ioiter out our days
without blame and without use. He
trespasses against his duty who sleeps up
on his watch, as we'll as he that goes
over to the enemy Burke.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-02-03
sait, Sentiment, st.
s ELF ADVICE.

Command thyseff no sudden answer give,
With zeal do good for that alone you live.
To know the worth of time, remember death;
Thy life is short, and passing is thy breath.
Be sober-minded wear a look serene;
Act before God, although by men unseen
Speak not in vain, uor foolishIy depart
From gentle words, and purity of heart
To truth, and charity, and peace inclined,
With caution censure applaud mankind;
Seek knowledge fair, but shun insipid mirth,
There is time for folly while on earth;
Feed no i'll will sudden friendship make;
Betray no trust no obi cations br5ak,
Whatever you neglect, TO this attend
Pity the poor and be the strangers friend.
Promise with heed weigh every action night,
And scan the conduct of each day and night
Instructed by past fsiings to be wise,
Let every wish from purest fountains rise.
In talk secure, pursue one steady plan,
For action shows the noblest part OF man.
Act with relation 10 a future state;
Retort SANDER, render love for hate.
Devotion, friendship and philosophy,
Shalt conquer death, and thou shalt never die,
Death cannot hurt, but grant the sweet release
From pain and trouble to eternal peace,
And hast thou read o vain, ineonstant man
Read it once more and fault it if you can.
Now calmly lay thine hand upon thy heart.
And say, :" from this never viii depart"
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Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-02-03
MINISTERIAL VITA renowne

MINISTERIAL WIT.-A renowned
gentleman not a thousand miles from
here, lately preached rather long SER
mon from the text, "Thou art weighed
and found wanting" After the congre-
CATION had listened about an hour, some
began to get weary and went out others
soon followed, greatly TO the annoyance
OF the minister. Another person started,
whereupon the parson stopped in his SER
mon, and said, " That's right, gentle
men, as fast as you are weighed, pass
out.' He continued his sermon at some
length after that, but no one disturbed
him by leaving.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-02-03

&c., Mother sen, me- SAID a little
glrl 10 a neighbor, Ito ask You to come
AMI take tea with her this evening"
Did size say at what time, dearl'' :. No.
ma am; she only said she would ask YOU.
and then the thing would be off her mind !;
that was all she said"
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-02-03
FARM FOR SALHI

viii sell on reasonable terms hundred and sixt,
acres OF choice land Git being square quarter sec
u"n) situated IN the town of Clyde, Iowa County Wis
consn, IN the Immediate neighborhocd two Touring
mills two miles from the Wisconsin river three miles
from the Milwaukee and Prairie du Chen Railroad 80
acres under cultivation 60 of handsome hn
oak grove the stream of Otter Greek running across one
corner OF sand land \ comfortable hewed log house and
tchen attached p 80 thrifty fruit trees and
snrubbery out buildings &c. Immediate possession
en-. For further particulars, enquire OF E NORTON
adjoining the premises
Dated Clyde, Feb. -, 1856. mt,
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-02-03

b. \ skunk once challenged lion
10 single combat. The lion declined ac-
ceptlng it. How :. said the skunk, are
You afraid 2 Yes, replied the lion,
You would only gain fame by having had
the honor to fight lion, while every one
who meets me for month 10 come.
would know that had been in company
with a skunk
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-02-03

REFoRM.-A Sailor, looking serious
N chapel, was asked by the clergyman
If he felt any change whereupon the
tar pnt his hand In his pocket, and
replied, that . he couldn't feel A cent"
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-02-03
Improved Farm for Sale.

HE undersigned, DESTROYS devoting his whole time
ana attention to his Houring MILL offers for sale
ms wei known homestead FARM, mile and half west
81 the h"urlshng village of DOdgevie. in Iowa county
"i<con m Said Farm consists 100 acres nearly one
nay bottom II is well wtered all enclosed and has two
e1o0 aweing houses, rock spring house large a rn
win stationary tlreshing machine attached and root
mouse ard will If desired be sold growing crops and
farming implements. - f '
On the premises. ~
May 81, lS56.-23tf WITTJAu I,,,rc
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-02-03

Gsg Genhlty Is neither in birth.
wealth, manner, nor fashion-but in the
mind. A high sense of honor, deter
mInation never TO take [, mean odvanta ra
of another, and an adherence to truth
delicacy and pohteness towards those
with whom we have dealings, are It's es-
sential characteristics.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-02-03

asa~" All" said an Englishman the
other day, g belong to country upon
Wnlch the sun never SETS" And L."
stid Yankee, 8 belong TO country Of
shlch there can be no correct map-ir
grows 50 fast that surveyors can't keen
up with it."
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-02-03

srg| A coquette is fond of fancy for q
moment-faithless for year-ficlle for
ever-a painted dolls glittering trlfe-
teather-a toy--a bubble-a lransito-
rry pieasure-an eternal pain-an en-
bodiment of absurdities-and a collection
o. contradictions
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-02-03

Especial attention given Insurance of FARM PROPER
TY. DWELLINGS AND 0UT-BUILDINGs.
ENSURES such buildings contents favorable tefms
for or years Insures Stores, Warehouses, Build
ings contents, and Personal Property generally.
Losses eujably adjusted and promptly PAID CASH
This Company is Joint Stock Association, organized
under special Charter granted by the Legislature of
Wisconsin, with authorized Capital of 100000. One
hundred thousand dollars of which is paid in, and
curey invested in bonds and mortgages. The Company
being thus securely organized upon firm basis, the D
rectors take pleasure in recommending it to the public
favor, worthy of confidence and support with the
that all Losses shall be promptly and honoraby
adjusted As this is purely Stock Company, mutual
business will be done, nor premium notes taken.
Officers IN. NJ DONALDSON, President; j. W.
EDDY. Vice President; W. 7. GIBSON, Secretary A
GIBSON, General Agent
lily j. II. CLARY, Agent, Mineral Point
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-02-03

SHARPs AND FLArs-An old man
picked up half-a-dollar in the street.
Old man, that's mine," said keen
eyed rascal, &c SO hand it over" Did
yours have hole in ii p asked the old
man." Yes replied the other, smart
~. Then 1t is not thine" mildly re-
pled the old man "thee must learn to
be lltlle sharper next time, my bow"
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-02-03

sS never saw such a wind. =
= Saw wind observed another. pray.
what did II look like Z" - Like, why.
1t was like to have blown my bat off"
was the reply.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-02-03
~ Major N

Ee5 MAJOR N, upon being
asked II he was seriously injured at the
bursting of the boiler on steamer. re-
piled that he was not, as he had been
blown up so many times by his wife that
mere steamer explosion had no effcc,
upon him whatever.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-02-03

You've destroyed nv peace of
mind, said responding lover to ,ru-
ant lass. . 1t can't do you much harm,
John, Tor twas an amazing small piece
You had, anyway" was the quick re-
ply.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-02-03

IEAcHER.-HQw many kinds of axes
are there7 Boy-Broad axe, narrow
axe axe Of the Legislature, axing and
axe OF the Apostles. Teacher-(,ood
60 TO the head of your class.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-02-03
ON MANHOOD.
FARM FOR SALE

fit. subscriber offers FER sale valuable = ,p,r.,
go acres OF land situated about fn,r % anout
east CT the village OF Mineral Point Ahon north
uret acres are under fence, ami eighty acres $50 nun
S'ioh u haS sufficient Timber >rUor+ ~. o-'tL-
Ar ufchasd OF about 500 choice fruit trees farrj' -
ana peach) most of which have been set five -, t
part OF them already bearing fruit. The lul5;7-
Isl OF good frame dwelling house aad good I9r %
y 90 ieet Eor further particulars apply TO the sbS
Der on the premises IA MIS- p,tTr y Suo<crl-
Forty acres of the shove is good hav hntton, GO
cattle sheds and stahline in the basement, IS -
Elk horses. " eA % the earn Tor
Mineral Point, Dec 90 1885 ,r,
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-02-03

DIR. d. M. WELD
MOULD announce TO the citizens of Mineral Point
w ana the public generally that he has removed his
DENTAL OFFICE
TO the room Immediately over MofTett's Daguerrian
Rooms, opposite the Post Office. High street where
ne VIII be happy TO wait all who may be pleased to
lsFor fifn with call. All operations incident TO the
profession Wiz be performed with skill and dispa and
ne matters himself that his experience in his business
ana skll as an operator will ensure satisfaction to ALL
lie practices TIE various modes OF inserting
ARIIEYCiAL IEEIW
either on pivot plate He base gold silver
or guta perca subject to the choice of his patients In
every instance Porcelain Teeth will be used the best
manufacture in the world, natural in tint express
SION as 10 deceive the most critical observer These
ieeh are not affected by the agents of decomposition
consequently become offensive change their life
ike appearance-they lasting than life itself
teeth VIII be inserted the Atmospheric Pressure r
cpe from one TO entire set the reouire
mus avoiding the old cumbersome method of SPRINGS
Particular attention will be paid to the treatment Of
ChiIaren's Teeth,
20 rs TO ensure healthy develops and regularity in
me position oil IN ese most useful and beautiful
VIII he hied the application be made in time with
pure tro IN such manner to preserve them to the
end OF HE Teeth will be carefully extracted with as lit
re pain Us passlbe, improved instruments viii be used in
All cases satisfaction warranted in every particular
LIZ TOOTH POWDERS always on hand for sale.
Mineral Point, October 20, 1856. 41tf
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-02-03

ks5 In free country there is muc,,
complaint with little suferinc-in =
despotlsm there is much suffering with
little complaint.