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Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

The RouTE THROUGH THE GADsDEN PUR-
cHAsE.-A gentleman who recently left Fort
Yuma for Texas, writes back to the San Diego
Herald, concerning the route through the
Gadsden Purchase. He says:
81 have all the while been collecting mate
rial, en- route, with which to construct letter,
which hope will prove acceptable to those of
your readers who have an interest in the So
called Purchase, as the probably -to-be named
Territory Of Arizona is called, among its resi-
dents. No one thinks of calling the Gadsden
Purchase New Mexico, when speaking of il,
even though Congress has annexed it to that
Territory. The road at present traversed by
the San Antonio and San Diego overland mail
passes for nearly six hundred miles through
this Gadsden Purchase. Entering the newly
acquired territory at Colorado City, opposite
Fort Yuma, the road follows up the Gila river,
as far as the Pimos villages, at which point it
finally leaves the Ga, making from that stream
in southerly course, for Tucson. From Tue
son the road passes through the Mission Of San
Xavier, after which it follows generally east
direction to Mesilla. The mail and emigrant
road authorized by the last Congress, and to
construct which 100000 was appropriated, is
intended to be made as much shorter as possi-
BILE, to save by new route to be opened,
seventy-five miles of distance between Mesla
on the Rio Grande and the Pimos villages on
the Ciila -
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

A FEARFUL JUDGMENT.-A story % told by
the Holidaysburgh PENN Standard, which
is too horrible for belief, although related with
gravity, and of character which precludes
the idea of hoax. We give the story as we
find it in the paper above named: For some
days past there has been singular story ahoat
in this community. 1t appears that a man in
the neighborhood of Mount Union, Hunting
don county, while cleaning grain, discovered
that the weevil had destroyed great part of
it. This so cxasperated him that he bias
phemed the Savior in such willful malicious
and wicked manner, as will not bear putting
in print. lie left the barn and went to the
house where he seated himsefin chair, where
he had remained but few minutes before he
turned to his wife and asked her what she said.
She replied that she had not spoken. 81
thought" said he, that | heard somebody
say must sit here till the judgment day." 1t
is now alleged that he is still sitting in the
chair unable to rise or speak, with his eyes
rolling, and totally incapable Of moving his
body His family, it is said, have left the
house, where he still remains seated in the
chair
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04
THE PRINTERS HOUR OF PEACE.
by THE BOSTON BARD.

Know ye the printers hour of peace
Know ye an hour more fraught with joy
Than ever felt the Maid Of Greece,
When kissed by Venus amorous boy
'Tis not when round the may case
His nimble fingers kiss the types:
Nor is it when, with heightened face,
The sturdy DEVILS tail he giipes. ate
'Ts not when news of dreadful note
His columns all with minion fill; z =.
'ris not when brother printers quote
The effusions Of his stump-worn quill.
'Tis not, when all his work is done,
His glmmering fire he hovers near,
And, needless Of the coming dun, Z FL iI
Grows merry DER pint of beer.
IT'S not when in Miss Fancy's glass
Long advertisements meet his eye,
And seem to whisper as they pass,
"Well grace your columns by and byr
Nor is it when with numerous names
His heightened roll of velum swells,
As il 'twere touched by conjnrer's wand,
Or grew by faries' magic spells.
No, reader, no ; the printers hour,
His hour of real, sweet repose,
Is not when by some magic power
His list Of patrons daily grows.
But. ah It's when stern Winter drear
Comes robed in snow and rain and vapor,
He hears in whispers kind and dear,
"We've come to pay you for the paper"
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

CuRIosTIEs.--A man recently returned from
Oregon. says the Stockton Republican, has
with him bundle of beautiful sticks Gntend
ed to be converted into canes) which he cut
from the cliff overlooking the ocean surf al
Cape Mendocino. Their peculiar value con-
sists in the fact that they were taken from the
most westerly point in the United States
Cape Mendocino enjoying the reputation oi
being the salient point on the coast of Califor.
mia. The canes are of manzanito and theii
owner proposes to forward two or three o
them to Washington as presents for the Pres
dent and two or three other distinguished
characters there.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

DEATH FROM SUSPENDED RESPIRATION
correspondent of the Marysville Neos, of Jan.
18th, relates singular case Of voluntary sus-
pended respiration on the part of miner in
Dollar Gulch, in Yuba county, which was pro-
ductive Of death. There was bet between
this man, whose name was John Thomas and
Ephraim Maringer, as to who could hold his
breach the longest; the bet was for $40. The
result is told as follows: Smallwood, in whose
store the parties were, gave the word, and
both drew long breath. Second after second
rolled away into minutes; one-two--three
minutes--and Maringer gave in with loud
puff, not being able to stand it longer. At this
the spectators loudly laughed but Thomas
gave no sign or motion to show that he was
aware of his having won the wager, but sat
with his head bowed upon his breast, still, i'm
movable. "Halloa, Thomasl Old fellow,
you've won. What are you sitting there for ?
Get up and stand treat" some one said to him.
Not replying, the company became alarmed.
They shook him--raised him from the chair
he was dead DIR. Springall was Immediately
called in; but all hopes of recusitation were
gone. Life had become entirely extinct DIR.
Springall, assisted by Drs. Wells and Glaubein,
held a post mortem examination upon the body
Of the deceased, the result of which showed
that the heart had been completely burst as
sunder, causing death instantly. Maringer
expresses great deal of sorrow for the loss of
his friend. eursing his folly, and protesting he
can never more be happy.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

SELLING DISEASED MEAT.-Three men were
arrested in San Francisco on the Goth Jan. for
selling the meat of COW which one of them
had killed while she was sick. The owner Of
the COW had been dosing her with various
drugs and coming to the conclusion that she
could not possibly recover, had her killed, and
then with the two others arrested, exposed her
meat for sale. Such cupidity should be very
severely punished,
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

WHALE CAST AsHoRE.-A very large whale
larger than any ever taken at Crescent City
recently drifted ashore in that neighborhood,
about mile below the town. The Crescent
City Herald says that it measured sixty-two
feet in length, and that IT would have made a
large quantity Of oil, had it not been dead too
long.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04
IMPORTANT TO SETTLERS
LAND OFFICE

SAN FRANcIsco, December Sd, 1857. !
IN CONFORMITY WITH INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE
Commissioners of the General Land Office dated Noven
Der 80, 1857 All settlers upon Surveyed Lands
of the United states informed that they can FORTHWITH
forward and prove up their pre- emption rights and
make payment therefor without regard to the lands being
advertised for sale Settlers upon land not adverts
ed for sale should respond promptly in order " perfect
their titles prior the press Of business attendant the
Land sales In May next.
WA. W. GIFT, Register.
PAscHAI BEorErrr Receiver. d101m
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27
Bonaparte's Wounds.

/ Napoleon showed me the marks OF
two wounds one a very deep cicatrice
above the left knee, which he said he
had received in his first campaign Of
Italy, and it was ofso serious nature,
that the surgeons were in doubt wheth>
er il might not be ultimately necessa>
ry to amputate. He observed that when
he was wounded, it was always kept
a secret in order not to discourage the
soldiers. The other was on the toe, and
was received at Eckmul. At the siege
of Acre continued he, "a shell thrown
by Sidney Smith, fell at my feet. Two
soldiers, who ereclose by, seized, and
closely embraced me, one i'll front and
the other on one side, made a rampant
oftheir bodies for me, against the effect
ofthe shell, which exploded, and over
whelmed us with sand. We sunk in~
to the hole formed by its bursting; one
of them was wounded | made them
both officers. One has since lost a leg
at Moscow, and commanded at Vim
cennes, when left Paris. When he
was summoned by the Russians, he
replied, that rs soon as they had sent
him back the leg he had lost at Moss
COW he would surrender the fortress
MANY times III my life, continued he,
'have | been saved by soldiers and of
fcers throwing themselves before me,
when I was in the most imminent 7
danger. At ArcoIa, when was advan~
cling, Colonel Menron, my ald>de> .
camp, threw himself before me, COW
cred me with his body, and received
the wound which was destined for me,
He fell at my feet, and his blood spont>
cd up in my face. Never yet, believe,
has there been such devotion shown
by soldiers, as mine have manifested
for me. In all my misfortunes never
has the soldier, even when expiring,
been wanting to me never has man
oeen served more faithfully BY his
roops. With the last drop of the blood
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27
Democratic majority

A PAPER FOR Your WIFE. -
4 friend, says all exchange, told us
a story i'll relation 10 one of our subs
scribers, which contains good moral
for husband, and also furnishes an ex>
ample for wives which Is not un>
worthy of imitation under similar cir
cumstances.
The subscriber referred to said . +
friend, in a conversation with his wife,
laid it had been his intention to call at
she office pay up his arrears. aud dis
continue his paper.
His wife very promptly asked:
why do you intend 10 discontinue
the papern
Because said the husband, i am
so much away from home Oh business,
and have so little time 10 read, there
seems to be little use in my taking
paper.
Yes, replied she, it may be but
Of little use TO you, but it is of great
use TO me. ! remain at home while
You are gone, / wish to know what is
rojpp on in the world. If fyon discon-
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27
Newspapers.

Judge Longstreet, the newly elected
President Of the South Carolina Coli
lege, thus sets forth the value of a
newspaper.
"SmaII is the sum that is required
to patronize the newspaper, and most
amply remunerated is the patron.
care not how humble and unpretending
the gazette which he takes, it is next
to impossible to fill it fifty-two times
a year, without putting into it some
thing that is worth the subscription
price. Every parent whose son is off
from home, at school, should supply
him with paper. | still remember
what difference there was between
those Of my schooImates who had, and
those who had not access to newspa>
pers. Other things being equal, the
first were decidedly superior TO the last,
in debate and composition OF least.
The reason is plain, they have CONS
mand gilmore facts. Youth will peruse
a newspaper with delight, when they
will read nothing else.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27

s~P A young couple eloped from In
dianapolis last week, and were married in
Cincinnati. Shortly after the ceremony
they weretelegraphed and an officer traced
them to the United States Hotel, and en-
tered the room Without knocking, and
found them snug in the bridal couch.
He explained his errand, when the young
lady said, with a ringing laugh tell
ma it is too late--we've been married
half All hour! TIE he heel"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27
PLAQUENlINE. PARISH OF IBERVIILE La JAN a. 1858

the house where | had stopped, charging.
him with committing highway robbery.
Upon being arrested, Brown confessed
that he had been instrumental in my rob-
berry, and also in several other outragcs
which had been perpetrated upon travellers
duriag the few past months. ] recovered
possession Of my horse and the money l
had lost, and Brown and two of his con-
tederates were sent to the penitenliary
for life
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27
SPECIAL NOTICES

The privilege Of yearly advertisers is strictly limited 10
their own immediate and regular business aud the bust
ness OF an advertising firm is considered including
thai ofits Individual members
Merchants others Advertising by the year IN onlv be
allowed the space Of half column in paper at the
rates at present charged them By this paper.
Calls persons to become candidates will be insertea
other advertisements.
Advertisements Of columns width win bo charged
treble the usual rates.
Advertisements not marked on the copy for specified
hme will be inserted till bid, and payment exacted
And hnaliy-Ah communications for this paper. Of any
and every character whatsoever intended to promote the
private ends interests of individuals corporations
cites or schools, will be charged advertisements
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27

CoRPULENcE a CRIME.-The ancient
Spartans pail as much attention TO the
rearing Of men as The cattle breeders in
modern England do to the breeding of
cattle. They took charge of the firmness
and looseness Of mems flesh, and regula-
ted the degree of fatness to which it was
lawful, 10 free state, for any citizen to
extend his body, Those who dared to
grow too fat or too soft for military exer-
else and the service of Sparta, were
soundIy whipped. IN one particular in
stance, that of Nauclis, son of PoIybus,
the offender was brought before the
Ephori, and a meeting of the whole peo-
pie of Sparta, at which his unlawful fat
ness was publicly exposed, aud he was
with perpetual banishment if
he did not bring his body within the regS
ular Spartan compass, aud give up his
cnlpabIe mode of living, which was de-
ciared to be worthier of an Ionian than
a son of Lacedanon.-Bruce.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27
PROSPECTUS.
THE STATES"

N7HIC has now been published near soveR
w months. has met with such success as 10
Justify the Proprietor in enlarging the Daily Ed
ton 10 the size of the Washington Union.
The States will continue to represent the
sound constitutional principles Of States rights.
which have ever been upheld by the National
Democracy, but it will not be so entirely political
that its columns will interest the politician ex-
c!uslvely. nor so subservient TO party as 10 be-
Tray principle at the command of power, nor dis
gulse It's convictions at the suggestions of sxpe-
dleucy.
In addition to the discussion of important poll
t1cal questions, its columns will be devoted to the
Proceedings of Congress, to the current transac~
iIons OF the Government, to general news, and
matters of interest appertaining 10 Literature
Agriculture and Commerce.
TERMS: -.
The subscription price of the enlarged DaAy
will be:
One copy for one year, o 90
Two copies for one year, 10 90
Tri-Weekly. one copy, one year, > 90
The Cheapest Paper in the South
The Weekly is published in large Double
Sheet Form, and is printed OH superior papeg.
with handsome, bold type, at the following rsA-
sonabe rates Of subscriptions
Per year.
Single copies, 90 90
Two copies, , 90
Five copies, Toe
Ten copies, TO the address Of each
subscriber, and any larger num-
ber, at 81 20 each. - 90
Any Postmaster. clerk, or other person, whs
may send five subscribers, with 81 enclosed, will
receive an extra copy.
GJPayment in all cases is required invariably
in advance; and no papers will be forwarded unth
the receipt OF the money.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27
Br5Vtiss,st Prospectus .!
FOURTH YEAR or THE
Cosmopolitan Art Association.
THE FANnYa

THE FAMOUS
Dusseldorf Gallery Of Paintinggy
Purchased at cost of $l8O,O00.
And PowerS' aoorM reno,cned Statue Of tAa
GREEK SLAVEH
Re-purchased for Six Thousand Dollars, with ee-
Veral hundred other works of Art in Paintings,
Sculpture and Bronzes, comprise the Premiums
TO be awarded to the subscribers of the
Cosmopolitan Art Association
who subscribe before the 2sth of January, 1883
at which time the awards will take place.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
Every subscriber Of Three Dollars is entitled
10 a copy Of the large and splendid Steel Engrn-
wing, entitled manifest Destiny;r also TO copy
OF the Cosmopolitan Art Journaln one year, al
so TO Certificate in the Award Of Premiums;
also free admission TO the Dusseldorf and Cos
mopolitan Art Galleries Thus ii is seen that
far every Three Dollars paid the subscriber not
only receives
A Splendid Three Dollar Engraving.
but, also, the beautifully illustrated
Two Dollar Art Journal, One Year.
Each subscriber is also presented with Ger
tifcate in the Awards Of Premiums, by which u
valuable work of Art, in Painting or Sculpture,
may be received in addition, thus giving 10 every
subscriber an equivalent TO the value of Five
Dollars, and certificate, GRAT1sl
Any of the leading SO Magazines is furnished,
instead of Engraving and Art Journal, if desired.
No person is restricted to single share. Those
taking FIVE memberships, renting SIS. are en-
titled 10 an extra Engraving, and six tickets
Full particulars of the Association are given in
the Art Journal, winch contains over sixty spIen-
did Ensravings, price fifty cents per number
Specimen copies will be sent 10 all persons who
desire to subscribe, on receipt Of hye postage
stampS-i5 cents. Address,
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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27
NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS
For Goats, Pants and Vests.

fT7EIE undersigned respectfully informs >22
L his friends and the public generally, K1
that be has just returned from New Orleans ILL
with the largest and
Most Beautiful Stock Of Cloths.
Cassimercs, Velvets, &c.
for Coats Pants, and Vests that has ever been
brought to this fowll-- comprising all descriptions
OF articles for Fall and Winter wear-and which
he is prepared 10 make up at short notice. Re.
member
"pmcfualay and a Faahless FL
Call and see his Goods at his shop on Main street,
nearly opposite the Sentinel Office, and next door
10 VessieEs Segar Store
oct2l JACOB BERNSTEIN.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27

A DurcH SroRY.-I and prolher
Hance, and two other togs, vos out hun
Tin next week, and we troYe nine wook-
chuck into stone-hcap, and kilt ten out
of de nine pefore dey cot in.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27

~ Provoking: 10 dream you have
lots Of money, and then wake up and
find yourself an editor.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27

A Cure Foa Burns AND ScALDs.-
-Four ounces of powdered alum put
into a pint Of cold water. 4 piece of.
rae TO be dipped into this liquid, to be
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27

TER1IS.

SuBSCRfPTION--Fiy Dollars per annun-
que ana payable at the time Of subscribing.
ADVERTISEMENTS will he inserted at the
[ate ot Oae Dollar square of tennes or le for the
nsst, Iity Cenis for every subsequent Insertion
hSweEer, these will lie made ON
s4aYerlisemeptsal userted for two months Or more.
ANNOUNCING CANDIDATESETe Dollars
for all Offices in each language-inyariaby in advance
OBITUARY NOTICES, not exceeding three OF
but those Of greater length viii be charged as advertise
meRts. tg& .8T
JOB WORK--Cash on delivery.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27

fry~The proprietor Of THE States" was one
Of the original founders Of the Washington Uni.
on, and his long newspaper experience, befors
and since the establishment of that paper, iusti-
fes him in promising paper we'll worthy OF
their patronage. JOHN. P. HESS,
November 7, 1S57-dec16 Proprietor.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27
Extra Notice.

As Congress will soon. assemble, and ss IL b
expected that it will be one of the most impor-
ta1t and interesting sessions ever convened in the
Metropolis, it must be an object with persous ct
distance % secure the earliest and most reia-
bic intelligence from the Capitol.
In orGer, therefore, to oblige those who desire
to subscribe for paper published in Washington
City during the session of Congress, we propose
TO furnish the Weekly States on the following
terms:
FOR THREE MONTHS. #
Two copies, 81 90
Five copies, 90
Ten copies, 90
FOR SIX MONTHS.
One copy, 81 90
Five copies, 90
Ten copies. s 90
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-27

The old church in Woonsocket, II. l., known
as the Elder Ballou Meeting House, is proba.
bly, the Oldest edi6ce for religious worship now
standing in Rhode Island. 1t is supposed to
have been built about century and half ago.
Laudable efforts are now being made to repair
and preserve this old landmark. A Baptist socI.
ETY. was organized aud worshipped in the house
the year 1892
1t is said to be true, that the two greatest at.
fractions to lady visitors, at Washington, are
President Buchanan, who has no wife, and Mr..
Mormon Bernhisel, who has dozen.
The Old Colony Bank in Plymouth has petit.
TONED the Legislature for a decrease of capital
There are supposed to be several banks in the
State whose capital has been decreased without
Legislative interference,
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher received a call to 20
to California, but his congregation having offered
him salary Of $1,000, he has concluded to re.
main.
Wo arc indebted to Senators sumner and vii.
son for useful public documents.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-27
From washington.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-The President, in
response to resolution Of the House, calling
for information to what extent Utah is in
rebellion, has communicated vouminous doe
nments on the subject. A letter from the
headquarters of the Army informs Gen. Har-
ney that SO well is the nature of his services
appreciated, and SO deeply are the honor and
interests of the United States involved in the
success, that the Government will hesitate at
no expense to compensate the efficiency of the
little army, and ensure health and comfort to
1t. He is told to anticipate resistance, keep
ing the troops in readiness for attack. Gen.
Scott approves of Col. Johnston's conduct,
and expresses his sympathy with the difficult
ty which he so manfully conquered, and pay
ing high compliment to the courage of both
officers and men. He says it is no longer
probable that he will go to the Pacific coast
and no expedition for Utah wilkbe dispatched
from that side
Horace Greeley and George Ashmun are
in Washington, as Witnesses before the Tariff
Investigating Committee