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Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14

LETTER R o AN ON FRIEND.-We have
been pleased to receive a letter from an old
friend living on Crosse Tete, which, besides
enclosing an y, which is very acceptable to US
at any time, but particularly the present, gives
US some interesting "reminiscences, which we
cannot forbear to allude to or extract, at the
risk of his displeasure. His letter was dated
on the Sth inst. Just so years back on that
day, at II NJ. he landed at the place where he
now resides. There were then an immense
quantity of wild pigeons on the Bayou. 1t
was truly a wild country at that time-noth-
ing but one wild cane brake. Plaquemine was
the shipping and receiving port, and the Hat
or scow by which he got TO Crosse Tete, serv-
ed many years to bring the crops of the Crosse
Tete planters to this place. 1t took three days
to come, and three 10 return. The Bayou was
INSTRUCTED with large logs and drift wood, and
it often took several hours to saw a log in two
under water, to let the boat pass. Each plan.
ter, after bringing out his crop returned load
ed with provisions for the year. Many a
dark, cold night" says cur friend, s'haye |
camped out on the bank Of the Bayou, with
two or three sat sacks for ny bed, and one or
two cross-cut saws for my piiiow, and vet
blankets to cover with" Such exposure, We
have no doubt, could not be endured al the
present day. He says that ne regrets to find
but one or two of the Old settlers living now.
The country has wonderfully changed, and
still greater change will be seen in the next
ten years. He thinks the Bayou will be closed,
and in that time there will be a Railroad from
here to Crosse Tete. Since the plan Of buy.
ing negroes has been adopted to DO the Rail,
road work, they will become as common ss
common roads, in the course Of time. Our
parish hands have lone enough work, he
writes, at contracting rates, on the road be-
tween Crosse Tete and M~arangouin, to half
pay for themselves. They are makinga very
fine road.
These few items about early days, we are
will be read with interest, and our cid
and esteemed friend, notwithstanding his eau.
ton, must not be angry at our giving them to
the public. In fact, we know of nothing that
would be more interesting to readers generally
than "reminiscences Of this nature Of old or
early times in our parish, and We would be
extremely gratiied if some Of our Oldest citi.
zens would furnish similar items to the above,
our paper, and for the interest of our pat
rons. We ere sure they would be highly
priced.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14
No. Read Mr. WILSON'S card in

No. Read Mr.. WLsoN's card in ano.
Their column, and you will perceive that it is
his actual intention to leave. 1t is probably
the last time this distinguished artist will op.
crate here. Genuine artists are rare. His
pictures are so superior to those Of quacks,
picking up what they can catch here and
there, that hone but WILSON'S p~ictuers, and
particularly those large ones which be terms
his 'parlor ornaments" should be sought and
preserved, and which are sold at q compara-
lively low price. Mr.. w. has had rare op-
p~ortunities in Europe and America to compare
his pictures with those of the best artists,
and be challenges competition. Now is the
time--rain or shine, his pictures are equally
good.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14
SYNOPSIS OF LATEST NEWS

CONGRESs.-On Tuesday last, there
was no Speaker yet elected. On that
day there were three ballotings taken,
the last of which stood thus: Sher-
man, l05 ; Hamilton, IS; Gilmer, Is F.:
Reynolds, 3 Hickman, .; Scattering,
&. Necessary to a choice, 10. Mr..
Gartrcll, of Ga, made a forciJlc speech,
advocating the pcaceable secession of
the Southern States Seward has tai
ken his seat in the Senate. He was stu
diouSiy avoided by all on the Democrat
ic side, except Douglas and Pugh, who
cordially received him . The Pcmbcr-
ton Mills at Lawrence City, Mass, fell
with a terrible crash on the 10Th. crush
ing III IFS ruins some 800 prisons, most
~ girls. The building was six stories
high and Of immense length. A nan
at Natchez, attempted 10 commit d rape
on i young girl last Saturday. After
being arrested and imprisoned, the citi-
zenS took him out Of jail and hung him
-. Senator Mason, Of Va, made bis
appearance in ihe Senate uu the 4th, in
an entire suit Of Virginia grey. Hon.
\. J. Campbell, Speaker Of the Missis-
sippi House Of Representatives, is only
20 years Of age.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14

May IT Prove PROPHECY Tile Boston
Courier, that fights the battle Of the Uni.
on and Tie Constitution most gallantly
against the fanatics and factionists of
scctionalism, has the following in itsis-
sue Of the oath ult.:
The Republican papers throughout the
country are still ~snccrinr at the Union
meetings, and instead OF giving impair
tIal reports Of the proceedings Of tAUsc
gatherings of men who - for America.
however bounded, content tlcmsckcs
with garb.ed statements and misrcprc-
sensations. Very well, gentlemen. You
will hcvery gladto forget al this hy-and
ty. Just Is sure Is there Is a Union Of
the States; Just as sure as this IS a Re
public, a government Of the people,
those papers will change their tone and
their tune, and VIII regret that ,hcy have
CxtoliCd the murderer john Brown al the
expense Of the patriots, Levi Lincoln.
Edward Everett and Caleb Cushing
We make this prediction, that IL less
than twelve months, the Republicans If
Massachusetts and New England will
abandon the cause of the colored man"
which they now make the paramount
question for political purposes, as tho
roughly as they have abandoned il in
the New States, and that they vii! en-
deavor to be the loudest in the chorus Of
the mighty throng which is soon to Join
hands against the s~cctionalists and mer-
cenary politicians who are daily ~sacrif-
cling the country for the spoils of office
and temporary power which has made
them dizzy.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14

formula FOR EGG-NoGG.-Your readers
will thank you for giving them once
more the following formula for egg-nog:
Take the yolks of sixteen eggs and
twelve tablespoons full Of p~ulvcrizcd
loaf sugar, and beat them TO the consis-
tence of cream; TO this add two-thirds of
a nutmeg grated, and beat well togetl-
CT; then mix in Il half pint of good bran
dy or Jamaica rum and two wine glass
cs Of Madeira wine. Have ready the
whites of the eggs beaten 10 "a stiff
froth, and beat them into the above des-
cribcd mixture. When this is all done
stir in pints of good rich milk. There
is no heat used.
Egg-nog made in this manner is di-
gestible and will not cause the head
ache. 1t makes an excellent drink for
dcbilitatcd persons, and nourishing diet
for consumptives.-Bahimore Sun.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14
REPUBLICAN DEFEAT ANTICIPATED IN 1850.

REPUBLICAN DEFEAT ANTICIPATED IN 1850.
Under the head of The Struggle of
1860 the New York Tribune discusses
at length the condition of the Rcpubli-
can party. We quote
"-At the risk of being denounced as
croaking and faint-hearted, we tell the
Republicans of these United States that
we believe they are to be beaten, and
we fear badly beaten, in the Presiden-
tial contest now opening, unless they
soon organize in their several States.
counties, and townships or election dis
tricts, and take comprehensive measures
to place their views and objects so clear
ly and fully before the great body of
their fellow-citizcns as to secure thou
sands of votes that will otherwise be
cast against them. Let us be specifc.D
The Specific part of the article is the
giving away Of the public lands.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14

The P~REsIDENT's MESSAGE. ALWAYS
jealous in our catership for the intellectual ap.
petite Of our subscribers, in giving them the
ablest articles of a political character-the
most interesting extracts Of a literary nature
the latest items of news, and the leading
and most important documents that emanate
from the chief Executive and his cabinet-we
are happy to say that we are able to present
our readers this week (what we were prevent
ed by an accident from doing last week. with
the Presidents Message. There is no better
source from which to obtain annually, and re.
tain what may be termed the run of our coun.
try's prosperity, growth, the condition of its
affairs internally, and its affairs externally
with the world and the 'balance Of mankind"
than by a calm and careful perusal of this doc.
ument. This duty loses none of its interest or
advantage by a delay Of a week from the time
of its reception in the South, a month or long.
or. Let i, be taken up, when the mind is at
ease, when nothing exciting is at w~ork--when
we have no business calling our attention-at
night or in the hours of leisure by day-aud
such a practice, we feel assured no one can
pursue without advantage and satisfaction
Lay aside then the present Message which We
present in a supplement to-day, and read il
when convenient, besides giving it to your
sons to read, and we will feel that we have not
gone to the trouble and expense of presenting
it to our friends without avail.
1t is due however so say, we are indebted
to the politeness and accommodation of our
public spirited friends of the Baton Rouge
Adcocdte Office for the satisfaction we feel in
thus being able to lay the Message before our
own readers.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14
Nem Establishments.
a CARD.

u The Undersigned, grateful for and hattered
by the patronage which has been extended to him
as an Ambrotypisi by the citizens Of Plaquemine
and vicinity, respectfully informs The public that his
stay here is drawing to a close. Those who desire
Portraits, but have been holding back, had better paw
him an early visit. He challenges the world for SUI
perlor pictures, and proves it by comparing his with
any taken in the Eastern States or Europe, and those
who have pictures taken by the first artists in Eu-
rope or elsew here. are invited to bring them TO nv
room, and if he cannot produce equally good oues,
no charge viii be made. Respectfully,
janl4 CHARLES WILSON
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14

D@-We perceive that our friend Jo-
sIAH BRowS, formerly of Iberville, but a res
ident at the capital for a yea. or two past, is
a candidate for a clerkship in the House.
If the House is fortunate enough to secure
his services, we feel convinced it will think
with us, that his equal in the performance of
the duties Of such Office, will. be difficult to
find
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14

How RATS nay BE EXPELLED.-A gen
tleman whose house was literally over
run with vermin adopted a novel but
strictly philosophical method to dis
lodge them. Opening the floor at the
several places in the upper stories of his
house, he placed there vessels contain
ing a mixture of sulphuric acid, black
oxyde of manganese and common salt,
and closed down the boards. The result
was a slow chemical decomposition and
recombining Of elements, in the pro-
gress of which the heavy, sitting gas.
chlorine, was disengaged. This made
its way along the open spaces and down
to the cellar. A few breaths. of the poi
sonous atmosphere served to convince
the rats tlnt danger was at hand
SEEING what Of their accumulated plum
der they could, they FASTENED to aban-
don the premises, sneezing and weeping
as they went, from having inhaled the
noxious chlorine. Many months passed
before one of the number ventured 10
return. An army of ants, moths. bugs.
reaches, and other pestilent insects per-
ished from the fumes.-N. Y Pest.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14

. HORSES SToLEN.-We learn that ir.
H. BERRY bad valuable pair of match horses
stolen from the stable Of Mr.. Mark, in this
town, a few nights back. There must have
heen two thieves, as We understand they also
stole the saddles, brides, &C., necessary to
equip two horses. We trust Mr.. B. will be
able to hear Of and bring the scoundrels to
Justice.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14

A LOCK THAI NOBODY CAN OPEN.-An
ingenious German locksmith is said to
have invented a lock that nobody can
open, not even the owner himself. In
fact, it has no key nor key-holes; only
clock-work inside, which, placing the
hand at the proper hour and minute,
causes the lock to open at the desired
mnment and none other.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14

ps-We were obliged to leave out a
New Orleans letter, on account of its length.
Much too Of what it treated had previously
been published. At best, a page or page and
a half is as much as we are able to insert.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14

HoLD HIM Sake, the Yankee poet,
writes a letter from Virginia, warmly
culogistic of the girls of the "OId Do
minion," especially the damsols of Fred
ericksburg, where he says he saw more
beautiful women in an assembly of five
hundred lecture-listeners than you could
scare up this side Of Mahomet's Para
disc :"
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14

RGr We solicit the attention of the
ladies to the advertisement, of Mrs. THOMPSON,
instructress in the art Of cutting dresses, &c.
and who will make dresses, closks, &C., at the
shortest notice. Residence, corner Of Levee
and Merriam streets.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14

S6s-A pretty girl was lately complain.
ing to a friend that she had a bad cold,
and was badly plagued in her lips by
chaps. Friend" said Old Obadiah,
"thee should not suffer chaps to come
near thy lips"
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14
Stray Horse.

tsaxa TAKEN UP by Theodule Guedry. on
EGsthe llth of January, inst, on Grand
n River, in the parish of Iberville a straw
morse about 10 or IL years of age-color very
hsht gun; main and tail white; small feet. and
moois back about IA hands high; no brand or
II SAID horse is not claimed before the 18th Of
FEBRUARY next, 1861. he will be sold on that day.
oy me Undersigned Justice of the Peace, at his
residence, three miles below the park. on Grand
River. n i uYDE
janl4 In.,;.a
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14

SS" The Sugar Planter informs its
readers, in and out of the State Institute at
Baton Rouge, that the Penitentiary is to be
lighted with gas, where, among other conye-
niences and benefits, the prisoners, will be en-.
ables to read at night, until a reasonable bed
time
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14

CoM.-lt will be seen by advertise
ment that McWnLIAMs has on hand a large
quantity Of this desirable article at this time,
to be sold in lots to suit purchasers.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14

SIXTH DISTRICT CouRT.-The January
session of this Court, for our parish, Judge
ID. ID. AVERY presiding, will in this
towD on Monday the 23d inst.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14

Saturday, January IA, 1860.

Sa-The Mail due yesterday, did not
arrive in time for our paper. The latest
date we have from Washington is the 10th.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14
MARKIEn.

In this parish, on the 9lh inst, at the residence nj
The brides iather, q. Kleinpeter, bv the Rev. Farbel
De LaCroix, Mr.. JOSEPH ANGER to Mrs, Ell.
LEN &. NICOLS.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14
Neic advertisement.
PARISH OF IBERVILLE.

On Monday the ID day OF January, 1860. AZ
a regular meeting OF the Police Jury of the
Parish Of Iberyille, the following members
were present, to-wit:
AUGUTE CHRITIN, Prcs't..
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14

p0~Hood defines public sentiments as
1.-The average prejudice Of mankind
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14
Ep0Ue.

MN Arrete rar Theodule Guedry le
lE&<N IL Janvier, inst, sur la Grand Ri
NAN-T Were dams la paroisse dIbersiIle
Sxgszsxasn IN Cheval Gpave, age d'environ 10
81 lie DIT cheval sont pas reclame devant lie 70
Ge feVrieT. INST, Al sera vendu sur lie dit Jour pav
&c so'sSlgne, Juge de Paix, a sa residence an
III. J. HYDE,
lahii JUICE de Paix.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14

Why is a jug like a side-saddlc? Be.
cause it holds a gallon.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-14
important to the Ladies' .
Mrs. THOMPSON.

From New ORLEANS,
HAS the pleasure of announcin g 10 the ladies
IL OF Plaquemine and coast, that she il pre-
pared 10 give lessons in cutting Ladies' and Chill.
dren's Dresses.
Any lady with a knowledge of this art
which can be learned in a few hours-can fit her.
self or others perfectly in any required STYLE.
Also, several styles of Silk and Worsted EN-
%broidery; Way Tissure and Worsted Flowers
Painting, &c, Taught in classes.
every facility for making 10 order at The SHORES,
notice, all the latest style of dresses, cloaks and
Manilles. "
Ladies on the Coast will be waited on by Mrs.
Il. if conveyance be sent.
Patterns of all kinds cut in a fe W minutes.
Several apprentices wanted for dress making.
NJ. L. THOMPSON.
Residence corner Levee and Main SITS. ianI1
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-12-21

Prof Purdy will open a class in Msrcan-
tile Arithmetic, on Monday evening. Dec 18th, 1850
This class will be expressly for the benefit Of young
men wishing to post themselves in business cacula
lions Who have the time opportunity to attend
urink the day Prof. Purdys method of calculation
10 entirely new short and accurate and easy r. com
prehend Instead Of old for.us and theories, easy
and rapid methoh Of computation will be taught
hioh will enable the student solve any a:thme
cal problem that may arise in practical ife with per-
tect e.se and ,.pidy. and in most without the
Aid Of the pencil. Young wishing instruction in
mercantile arithmetic, requested to call at the
College rooms, Henry's New Building, Dec. 18th, at
? o'clock.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-12-21
Furs-Latest Sfyles.-Mrs. Tiff has !.

Furs-Latest Styles.--Mrs. Tiff has just
received lot Of new Furs. Of the latest
style. which she is offering at greatly redu-
ced prices. Ladies who wish to purchase
Furs now have an opportunity of doing so.
at prices Of which no one can reasonably
complain She also has some very rich
Winter Millinery Goods, to which she has
great confidence in inviting the attention Of
ladies. They cannot fail to please. being
rich and exquisite in every particular.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-12-21

0 In the opinion Of the JEFF IS Gully
editor. big vegetables are nowhere in
|comparison with the great men produced
by the Palladium Office Yet. he himself
viii favorably compare with one ofthe pro-
ductions mentioned-the pumpkin--in fact
he's "some psmpkis." Since he became.
nominaliy. IN editor. he imagines himself
IN Ask on whose mighty shoulders the in
tsrests Of the world were upheld! From
the eyry be has attained, he now looks
down to the position Of a 'jour." from
whence he 20 recently started. and. with
sheer, points to the honorable occupation OF
an individual aspirant for Office, as il TINT
should disquslify him from enjoying favor
at the hands Of his fellow -citizensl When
applying in earnest for Office. We cannot
see Why q 'jour." printer could not dis
charge its duties e. satisfactorily as any body
not? The fact is. this Gully ed
itor. will. il he keeps on swelling at the
same rate since his name appeared in the
Jeff. rs editor" himself soon be . melan
choly illustration Of the fable he tried to
apply to the case Of the junior editor Of the
Palladium. and 50 signally failed.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-12-21

TTW. Il wilcox. is . Candidate for City Assessor
NJ We authorized to announce WILLIAM W
AUSTIN. for election to the once Of City Clerk
40 We are authorized to announce CAL.
JOHNSON, as q candidate for Collector of the
City Taxes at the annual election, JAN next. =
rrWs arc authorized to announce j AdUEL Ed
Monsoon, as candidate for City Collector.
pJws authorized announce W. W. RArrRAY
candidate for City Marshal.
Tive ,vissd JOHN J. BoNEY
. candidate tor City Marshall.
RIwe requestedto announce GEORGE NJ GRAVES
. candidate for City Collector
a1vC. n. WILLIAMS 10 q candidate for election
the once VI City Collector.
IL rive requested to announce WIN. ZIMMERMAN
. candidate for reelection - City Marshall
rBENONI NEWLY, is . candidate for c-election
70 she ON, of Street Commissioner.
tvIOhN FINLEY, is q candidate for re election
~ Mayor.
Trws are requested 10 announce CHATFiELD OS-
BORNE, as . candidate for Street Commissioned
SWs requested to annouocs THOMAS X
STEVENSON. as . candidate for street Commission
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-12-21
REMova,-New M,k;ne~y Go,d.--Mr

keziAh Dickinson has removed her Millinery Store
to the recently fitted up room Pearl Street, near
Spring short distance south Of the Pearl Street
Church, where she has a large assortment of pl.in
and fashionable Winter goods, the line her bu
siness For beauty and richness of style they have
never been surpassed in this city Silks. Satins and
vevets for bonnets with trimmings such a. ribbons,
feathers flowers lsees, 6c, of the latest and mos.
fashionable styles White and coored stray hats for
misses and children head dresses and caps ladies'
in short the most complete assortment ought
here Her stock of ready made Millinery is superior
and su III plea the exquisite taste
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-12-21
Old Settlers Meeting.

The Old Settlers Of this County are re-
ouested to meet in the Henry Hail, in Richmond on
Thursday the 9th Of this month. at o'clock. m
All are invited to attend and all requested to p o
psre articles detailing facts and incidents connected
with the early settlement Of the county to Be read
on that occasion. All who feel an interest IN pre-
serving the many interesting incidents OF early
days.. are invited attend and contribute such sst
elcs % they may be able to furnish The organise
ton Of society will then be made to preserve the
articles which may be submitted and to gather up
much OF tho public and domestic history Of our Po'
pesr fathers possible.
HENRY HOOVER, President
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-12-21

'HE Advertiser, having been restored - health in
few weeks by very simple rem -dy, alter having
suffered for several years with severe lung AZ
fiction. and that dread disease consumption-is anx
to make known his fyiov sufferers the OF
To all who desire it. he will send copy of the
scrpton (ree OF charge) with the directions for
preparing nd the which they will and
for Consumption. Asthma. Bronchitis, &C. The on
~ in sending the prescription Is
the afflicted and spread Information which he
eoneives invaluable. and he hopes sufferer
will try his remedy it will cost them nothing. and
may . blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
A6-ly williamson gh. Kings county. NV York.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-12-21
MA General Intelligence Office. b

MA General Intelligence Office. has
been opened by G. P. Plummer. on South
Pearl-st., Planners Block. room No. 9.
Those out Of employment and those want.
ing help. will be benefited by patronisng
our young friend. He has also connected
q real estate and collecting agency with his
General Intelligence Office. and those hav-
ing property to sell or rent. will End Charley
q most excellent and safe medium through
which to transact their business. Give him
a call and your patronage.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-12-21
~ A severe case Of delirlsns eysme

~ A severe case of delirism hsmess,
in now in progress on South Front St; and.
~ our neighbor Of the Jeffsrsonian is pub.
fishing list of bank and individual failures
commercial disasters. and individual suffer.
ing. caused. - he AYERS. by the election o
Abraham Lincoln rs President. We shall
look for this case in his next list IS anothe'
Of the consequences naturally flowing fror-
the cane canoot
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-12-21
Masan;e Basouef:-The Royal Arch Ma

Masonic Banqua:-The Royal Arch Ma
soos OF Cambridge city. propose holding a
Social Banquet, on Christmas afternoon in
their Hall. The fraternity. irrespective OF
rank. with their wives and daughiers.are in
vited. A Masonic Lecture. Prayer and vo-
cal music. together with social chit chat,
affsrdiug genesal feast for the mind and
inner man. Comps A. b Clsypool. n
Jones, and A. s. Elliott. compose the COM
m;t,es Of arrangements. being sufficient a.
surance that ali things will be done WELL