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Nouveau Paquebot Entre la Nile. Orleans et Waterlo o Pour WATERLOO' I'Hermitage Port Hudson, Springfield Landing Lobdell's Store, Wall s Landing aton Rouge, Bruslé Landing, Est efr Ouest Ba $n Rouge, Manchaç, Plaquemine, Iberville, Bay •u.Goula, New River Landing, Ascension, Don V. "'fldsonville, &c. &c.— "wLe Bateau-a-vapeiir ueuf, fin marcheur CAP ITOL, en plaça"du "Gipsy," commande par 1« Capitaine THOMAS M. URE, partira de la Nouvelle Orlenns tous les Dimanches, a 9 heures A. M., et les Jeudi», a 5 heures P. M. Retour nant, partira du Waterloo tous les Lundis a 10 heures M., et Jeudi» a 6 heures P. M. Partira «te Plaquemine tous lès Lundis a 4 heures P. M., «t Jeudis a 1<» heures P. M. Le CAPITOL prendra du fret et des passagers cour toutes les places ci-mentionnees. nov3 G. E. fPRAGUE, Agent. \n\n ä i of Iberville. ft* Sale. »•decree to me direc *Mrict Coi"-' ded half of ail the buildings appartenances thereon beii longing; and also the undi horses, mules, home'' lumber, &c. r ' T and rovements sËE&fc m © .4ND 2 ans; 38 Eliza Butler negresse 39 Jim Bendton (ayant la hernie) Charlotte sa femme agee de 43 age de 19 ans; 41 Anna ne Sheppard negre age <' p ' Pel Stale of Louisiana—Parish of Iberville. Succession Sal« X£Y vicV' >£ on AYEH 4 VER'S VOLUME VIII. PLAQUEMINE, PARISH OF IBERVILLE, LA., MARCH 1, 1856. M H // u / / NUMBER 30. PACKETS. New Orleans, Port Hudson and Waterloo Packet. FOB WATERLOO, , Lobdell's Store, Baton Rouge, Pla m ^quemine, Donaldsonville, and all in termediate landings—The fine pas/enger steamer îïew £<atoi»a, E mile G ross , Master, v^ill leave New Orleans for the sätTove and all irrtar •mediate landings on MONDAYS, ai" 5 o'clock F> -M., and on FRIDAYS, §L 9 o'clock A. MX Re turning will leave Waterloo^Stejy, Saturday and Tuesdays. /» . For freight orpaw*ge apply on board. Qy The New Lmana has a sigh on the wharf at her Landing, where will be always stationed^® clerk tfi receive freight during the absence of tlie boat, enabling merchants to send their goods di rect from the vessel to the boat, thereby saving the charge of storage and additional drayage. For freight or passage apply on board or to uovl7 G. E. SPRAGUE, Agent. New Orleans and Fort Adams Regular Packet. For Fort Adams, Pointe Coupée, Morganzia. Bayou Sara, Waterloo, Hermitage, 'Port Huoson, Baton Rouge, Plaquemine, Donaldsonville, ami the Coast—The line passenger packet steamer I*. F". KIM * T H. ORR, Master, will run re nue passei BALL, BEN J. gularly in the above trade throughout the entire year—leaving New Orleans every WEDNES DAY Morning at 10 o'clock A.M. Returning, wil! leave Fort Adams every FRIDAY at 12 o' clock, M. For freight or passag« apply on board. THE CAPITOL. i^sweafl» TWICE A WEEK, ITT FOR WATERLOO—Port Hudson, Lob deil^s Store, Baton Rouge, Plaquemine, Donald fconville,and all intermediate Landings. The new and splendid steamer CAPITOL. Capt Thomas Urb , will leave New Orleans for the above ports \ •si Sunday morning at [I o'clock, and on Wednes- j days at 5 P.M. Returning, will leave Waterloo immediately on delivery of freight, &c. For f reight or passage cpply on board or to oct27 GEO. SPRAGUE. V. S. Mail Packet batches. For Vicksbtirg, Warrenton, New Carthage, Ash wood, Grand Gulf, St. Joseph, Rodney, Waterproof, Natches, Fort Adams, Bayou Sara, Port Hudson, Baton Rouge, Plaquemine, Donaldsonville—The mag nificent new regular passenger packet NATCH EZ,'!'. P. Leathers, master, will leave as above ! every SATURDAY, at 5 o'clock P. M . For freight •r passage apply on board, or to _ CARROLL. PRITCHARD & Co., Union How, 53 Carrondelet street, .j, ICThe Natchez will go through to Vick«buig without detention, and will connect there with tns Jackson cars on Monday. ^. # jjy-The boat will not W responsible for any letter or package containing money jewelry, or ether valuables unless regular bills of lading are taken, specifying the contents and value, and the freight paid; nor for any valuable article deposit- i •d with the clerk by the passengers, or contained j ^ New Grocery Store ! AND COFFEE-HOUSE. A BLUM respectfully informs his friends and • the public generally, that he has taken the large and commodious building lately occupied by Mr. St. Dizier, in which he has opened a Gro cery Store in which will be kept every descrip tion of Groceries required for Family and Planta u 5 ©!» use. , , . .Me has also opened a Coffee House adjoining, whe « will be kept the choicest of Liquors, and where he would be glad to see his friends from »owa ju"»d country. feb!7 »55-ly 2rma>*ocs» and FEED STORE. â AXVfC re«.«etfully informs hi* friends Jr., «Ed the pk-blie generally that he has opened Ju extensive ' d-rocery *?od Feed Store «a Merriam street, ne^rlv opposite the foot of Bank. The Groeerj will contain the best and most choice of Frovüdons and ^tauors, at e»err description usually fout^diö the most ex tensive Grocery Establishments, mm ! *nllb**old tl City Prices. * ^ HIKI FEED »TOB1P »ill, he trusts, supply a w»at that has Jong been k\% in this community; and while he promises to and the public that ba will a.'ways kwqi on bend agocd »apply of CORN, HAY, OATS, <$&., «t pim »S low M can be aold in the eity, he hmses Itmtlfé a portion of their patroaaje. üJ^-Call aim articles aad prices. Left the plantation of the subscribers abont tbe 10th of May last, the yellow wo man HANNAH; she is 25 years of age, j and is well known in Plaquemine. It is ed that she is harbored by whtfe persons; «Wwiîl be paid for the delivery of said Hannah ♦«the undersigned, and one hundred with proof fibnvfct the person or persous harboring her. BISSELL k SCHLATRE. F> CALENDAR FOR MARCH. ~Sik M Tn. W T F FEB. 3 10 17 24 4 » 11 18 25 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 1 8 15 22 29 JOB PRINTING. \ THE PROPRIETOR OF THE SOUTHERN SENTINEL GRATEFUL for the patronage that has here tofore been extended him, would respectfuly inform his patrons and the public generally, that having lately made considerable additions to his office', (and contemplating making considerable more in a short time) he is prepared to execufê with neatrfess and despatch, and in a style equal to any other office, every variety of Job Printing Consisting 0^^. Handbijlsof afidescrip tionsf Blanks of all kinds; Bill Heads; Wedding Tickets and Cards; Pamplets; Lawyers' Briels: Ball Tickets; Funeral Tickets; Circulars; &c &c &c. And in fact any description of Job Printing, in Black or Bronze. And at prices as low as any other office in the interior of the'State. W. P. BRADBURN, Proprietor^ J. E. DBOELOS, Commission Merchant, , Plaquemine, La. HAVING completed his large and commodious Warehouse opposite to the ■Steamboat I Landing, will give his entire attention to the ■ Receiving and Forwarding i D f a ][ Freight's^passing thcough Plaquemine. . Grosse Tête and Attakapas Merchants in particu-* j [ ar w ju fj n j j t t0 their interest by giving their at^ i tention to this notice. Those wishing to have their Goods attended to will please address , Care of J. E. OEGELOS, ' ■17 Plaquenftine, La. Barber, Cupping and,Bleeding. Nicolas Biehjér HAS opened his shop in Keller's new house, opposite Kahn's store, where he will be glad to see all who may require hié services in either •f the above branches. He is sure that none will be displeased who may Require his services. je4 fill HOTES, FOUR RATIONS' MARKET ST. . HI. MARIX, grateful for the favors hitherto bestowed upon him by a generous public, takes this occasion to Ireturn them his thanks, and to state to them that he has made considerable improve . ments; and feels that he caij safely assert, that in reference to the substantiate and luxuries of his table, and comfortable lodging, that his house is second to none in this community. Call and ex examine for yourselves* ap21 ! COAL—COAL. rpHE planters oflberville and adjoining parish I es are respectfully ioiormed that they can be supplied with the best Pittsburgh Coal, at their Coal Depot for Steamboats, in front of the Plan tation of A. Sidney Robertson. Address Iberville Postoffice. J. R. CHRISTIAN & CO. For sale, several empty Coal Boats; each one oontains about 5,000 ieet of good Lumber, exclu • sive of the frame. [je30] J. R. C. & CO. OYSTERS, AND OTHER DELICACIES! V A. PERROX, Jr., Would remind his old friends and the public enejalljr, .that his Oyster Saloon has been fitted p a»ew during the summer with many improve ents, and is now opened again for the winter campaign, ^ith FRESH OYSTERS and all ot^ter delicacies always on hand. oct27 Checked Nainsook Muslins. JUST received a second supply of those check ed Mamisook Muslins, je!) - HART, AUSTIN & CO. Ziadies' and Children's Shoes Made in she neatest style and of the best mate rial, und manufactured to order expressly for HART, AUSTIN &. CO. INVOICE just roceived embrace the following {is'— ' ... LADIES' kid welt Lace Boots; 'do Morocco do do; do ' calf do doj do kid buskins or .Walking Shoes; do Gaiter Boots, a beautiful assortment; do Black Kid Slippers, with and without ro settes; do Satin do—decidedly neat; * do white kid do, English aud French: do do satin do, extra quality; do Velvet Slippers, bl'k and ass'ted colours; MISSES' Lace Boots aud Buskins; do Gaiter Boots; do Kid Slippers: CHILDREN'S kid and calf walking shoes: do Morocco ancle ties, blue, red and bronze; -do co buskins, do do do. d23 ! Sadlery Ï— Sadlery ! Just received direct from New York, a large and well assorted stock of Sadlery, Harness, &c which we are offering to purchasers at low prices. Our assortment embraces the annexed list of articles— " 12 doz extra horse and mule Cellars; <J do do Cart Saddles; « do do Saddle Trees; 6 do do Cart Breeehing; 5 do Leather Back Bands; 6 do extra Wood Haimes; a Mts extri Buggy H aimes; G doz M_ea : s Saddles, comprising a great va riety of English, American and Creole patterns; 2 dos side Saddles, an elegant assortment fo r l adies and misses, varying in price from $9 to $30; 2 doz saddle Bags and Wallets assorted; Also—a complete assortment of English and French Bridles, black and russet; Do do Fillings, do do-. Extra Martingales, extra Bridle reins, buggy Whips, stirrups, spurs, stirrup Leathers, Circui ties, Girths, ita, for sale cheap by sepIS HART, AUSTIN k CO. that his WILLIAM CARSON, Pharmaceutical Chemist and Druggist, SIGN OF THE GOLDEN MORTAR! in Corner of Main and Bank streets, PLAQUEMINE, La., and dealer in Drags, Medicine«, Chemicals. LEECHES, SHAKERS' HERBS, PATENT MEDICINES, SPICES, PERFUMERY, BRUSHES, TOILET ARTICLES, &c. &c. &c. Physicians' Prescriptions Put up at all times, from pure Medicines, with accuracy and dispatch. v je J 6 MY STOCK OF Drugs, Chemicals, ( ttnjrJ £>MEpiCINES, Has beferf carefully reple-, nished Airing my late visit to t.KeJvo jth pyalso, my stock of Toys, Fan cy Cfo^ls—-and others, embracing articles too nugj^if>us to mention. I hope to receive the con tinuedJavo'rs of my customers. noviO \ A. E. RICHARDS. g. e. sprague. koselids 0rill10i» G. E. SPRAGUE & CO., RECEIVING, FORWARDING AND COM MISSION MERCHANTS AND STEAM .. BOAT AGENTS, TiTILL give their entire attention to Receiving VV and Forwarding of all Freights passing through Plaquemine. Grosse Tête and Attaka pas Merchants, in partjeular, will find it to their Interest to give their affSption to this notice.— Those wishing to have then Freight attended to, will please have it sent, directed— Care of G. E. SPRAGUE & CO., Plaquemine, La. Refer to— Hart, Austin &• Co., ) ^ F. N. Bissell, > Plaqnemine. Roth Brother*? ) Converse, Kennett & Co., 1 Briscoe & Simras, | XT „ , Hall & Rodd, ^ew Orleans. W. A. Violett & Co., J E. J. Gay & Co., St. Louis. janl# TO THE LADIES. VALENCIENNES Lace, Edgings and Inser'gs; Guipure do do do; Maltese do do do; English Thread do do do; Applique Insertings and sprigs; Swiss and Cambric Fionncings and Bands; Jaconet Edgings and Insertings: Muslin and Jaconet sleeves, dose, frilled aa flowing; Linen combric and clear Lawn Hdkfs—hand stitched, embroidered, tape and reverse bor dered, an endless variety; Rich embroidered Sleeves, collars & chemizettes; 24 doz Ladies' superior Kid Gloves, assorted;. And a host of novelties in Embroideries, Pr«ls Trimmings, &c—just received by if J oct2Q HART, AÜSTIN %'C0. O. SB. OWCT, Fashionable Tailor, ust returned irom New Orleans with a large stock of Merchandize, such as Fancy and Plaid Cassimeres, Doeskins, Black Cloths, black anp fancy patterns ofvesti-gs, which he will make un in the best style of workmanship and latest fash ions. He also keeps constantly on hand, Gentle men and Boys Furnishings—Black and fancy col ored Frock Coats; Pilot Cloth Coats^Fancy tweed Coats; Black satin, fancy figured and black cloth Vests; Undershirts; Cravats; Gloves, Socks, Hand kerchiefs; Cloaks; Walking Canes; Knives; Fancy Wooden Boxes; and a quantity of Pomatums and Essences of all kinds. ^ ' oc!6 TO PLAltfrERS. r' having become necessary to renew our Part nership, we Respectfully inform you that we will keep a better arid larger stock of Goods than formerly. Any orders left with us for FallNe ero Clothing will be attended to indue time. We have now on hand a large assortment of Lindseys and Kerseys, for persons* wishing to make them up themselves during the summer. Orders at tended to for supplying best oak tanned Russets. apl4 ROTH BROTHERS. ' OYSTERS! T>HE undersigned itfforms his friends and the public generally that he has an OYSTER SALOON next door to his Hotel, where his cus tomers will always get-them served up in the best style, and at a!j hours. jan26 M. MARIX, Market st. THE ZrSWSPAFES. RECORD. A collection of Newspaper Facts and Statistic containing a COMPLETE LIST OF NEWS PAPERS in the United States, Canadas and Great Britain. THE only teliable work of the kind in the world. An fnvaluable assistont to the Edi tor, Book Publisher and General Advertiser.— Beautifully printed on fine white paper, octavo size. This book will be promptly sent to any iart of the country cn the receipt of THREE ollars, addressed to LAY & BROTHER, No. 73 South Fourth street, above Walnut, dec22 Philadelphia. Sdvery Stable; The undersigned would inform his friends and the public generally that he bas added a LIVERY STABLE to his Hotel, where he will at ail times keep the best of Horses and Buggies for hire. ap2I M. MARIX, Market street. tlapu JjZX New Goods. ROTH BROS, are now receiving their stock o Fall Goods, and will continue to receive shipments by every packet from the North, for some time to come. They keep a complete assortment of Dry Goods, Hardware, Jewelry, Gents and Children's Cloth ing, Boots and Shoes, and all kinds of Fancy and Plantation Goods. Call and see their new arri vals. . au 26 PLAQVEiSIXE: Saturday, March 1 1856. Rise and Fall of Kingdoms. —Middleton, in his Life of Cicero, speaking of the opinion en tertained of Britain by that orator and his co temporary Romans, has the following passage: "From their railleries of this kind, on the bar barity and miseries of our island, one bannot help reflecting on tlie surprising fate and revo lutions of kingdoms: how Rome, once the mis tress of the world, the seat of arts, empire and glory, now lies sunk in sloth, ignorance and poverty, enslaved to the most cruel as well as the most contemptible of tyrants—superstition and religious imposture: while this remote country, anciently the jest and contempt of polite Romans, has become the seat of liberty plenty and letters; flourishing in all the arts and refinements of civil life; yet running, per haps, the same course which Rome itself had I before it—from virtuous industry to wealth; from wealth to luxury; from luxury to impatience ofdiscipline and corruption of mor als; till, by a total degeneracy and loss of vir. tue, being grown ripe for destruction, it falls a prey at last to some hardy oppressor, and with the loss of liberty, losing everything that is valuable, sinks gradually again into barbar ism." ST In a mixed compiyiy of ladies and gentle men, a Yankee in Europe was asked: "Which are the handsomest, the ladies of this country or the American ladies?" "I must confess," was the prompt reply, "that I think the palm of beauty is with the Americans; but had I met the ladies around mein America, I should have supposed them to be my countrywomen." The courtesies and dipping in the gilded drawing room, where Jonathan said that, must have raised all the dust in the carpet. CT Recent medical research has thrown some curious light upon the action ot cheese in pro moting digestion. When the curd of milk is exposed to the air in moist state for a few days at a moderate temperature, it begins gradually to decay, lo emit a disagreeable odor, and to ferment. When in this state, it possesses the property, in certain circumstances, of inducing a species of chemical change and fermentation in other moist substances with which it is brought in contact; it acts as a sour leaven when mixed with sweet dough. Now, old and "partially decayed cheese acts in the same way when introduced into the stomach. It causes chemical ehange gradually to commence among the particles of food which has previously been eaten, and thus facilitais the dissolution which necessarily produces digestion. A Man of Bones. —Here is a curious fact for anp un you. The flesh of a living man once grew in to bone. It seems hard to believe, but I sup» pose it wss so; for, in the museum of Dublin, Ireland, there is, or was, the skeleton of one Clerk, a native of the city of Cork, whom they call the Ossified Man, one of the greatest «u» riosities of nature. It is the carca-s of a man entirely ossified in his life time, living in that condition for several years. Those who knew him before this surprising alteration, affirm that he had been a man of great strength and agility. He felt the first symptoms of this sur prising change some time after a debauch; till, by slow degrees every part grew into a bony substance, except his skin, eyes and intestines; his joints settled in such a manner that no lig ament had its proper operations; he could not lie down or rise up without assistance. He had at last no bend in his body, yet when he was placed upright like a statue of stone, he could stand, but could not move, in the least. His teeth were joined, and formed into one entire bone, therefore a hole was broken through them to convey liquid substances for his nourishment. The tongue lost its use, and his sight left him sometime before he expired. OCTAt a funeral service held recently in Nor. folk in respect to the memory of the husbands wives and children of those who had fallen by the pestilence, it was observed that one of the bereaved husbands was listening very com placently to the eulogies of his deceased wife< while her successor, his Becond "help-mate,'' was sitting close to him. Newspapers in the United States.- The whole number'in the Union is 2,817. Of this num ber 274 are daily newspapers; 90 are tri« weekly; 71 semi-weekly; 2,024 monthly;— 149 monthly, and 16 quarter yearly. ET Petitions are flooding the New York Legislature, asking the right of elective fran ehisement for women. •• O*Words are little things, bat they strike hard. We wield them so easily that we are apt to forget their hidden power.. Fitly spoken, they fall like the sunshine, thte 'Sew, and the fertilizing rain, but when nnfitly, like the frost the hail,and the desolating tempest. JONATHAN BERKS, oa a Scene iu tl»c Kentucky I,cgiitatu»e. The following incident took place many years ago, on the morning of the second day of the session. O.d Jonathan Berks had been elected from Cumberland county sorely against his will. He told the people lie was not" smart" enough; but they persuaded him thatfkiey knew better than him. At that session thère were a great many new members who were unused to the forms of legislation, and who committed some mistakes which were a source of amusement for many years after. The prayer, over the names of the members were called, to ascertain whether a quorum was present to do besiness. The clerk began the roll alphabetically, as usual. A profound silence reigned throughout the hall. "Arthur Atchison." He paused awhile; he then repeated. 'Arth-r Archison'. He looked around the House. Not a word in reply. At length a tall, bony hgure unrolled himself from his seat, and with a slow, steady step approach ed the clerk. All eyes were turned to the gaunt and grim being who majestically moved towards the elerk's desk. "Do you want me?" said Mr. Atchison, in a low and modest tone of».voice. A titter of ill suppressed laughter ran around the hall at the expense of poor Atchison, who shrunk back abashed to his seat, now conscious of having made himself ridiculous. Berks chuckled with delight. He pitied Atchison from his very soul, and was sorry that the poor fellow had been sent there to be made a laughing stock of. The clerk proceeds— "Francis Baker." "Hay?" said Mr. Baker, with a real backwoods drawl as though he wasn't afraid. But to his surprise and mortification, the laugh went round greatly to the discomfiture of the honest woodsman. Our Berks—not "Tom Burk of ours," but our Berks—laughed as heartily as the rest. , "Why," said he to himself, "what a fool Baker is. He must feel awful bad to be laugh ed at so. I wonder how a man feels, when the whole House laughs at him? Ah! Baker, you have no business here, that's certain. You thought you were smart; but the opinion of the House is against you," and he shook his sides with inward joy." "James Ballengrall." "Yes!" should Ballengall. Again the laugh burst forth londer than ever, and Mr. Ballingall turned various colors, like Hudibras' lobsters. "Now," said Berks with delight. "Now, he won't do at all. He imagines we are voting on a bill—Lord, what a goose! The people knew morj than I thought they did. They told me that I would fine a sight bigger fools than my self, and sure enough here are three at the start. I wish they would call old Berks —the laugh would stop then, I'll warrant ye." "James Beatty." "Nah! Mr. Beatty exclaimed, with a broad Scotch Irish accent. Away went the laugh again in gleeful mirth that bid defiance to description. Rap, rap, rap, went the Speaker's hammer: and with a frown he gracefully leaned forward, and lectured the Hou*e upon its increasing disorder, checking for a time its boisterous hilarity. This brought up Mr. Beatty, who 6aid: Mr. Speaker: I dinna care how much they laugh. They may ail go to the de'l for me." This was too much for the Speaker and House. Berks laughed till the tears trickled down his face. "Ah!" said he, "my people are smart. They knew more than I did. They knew there would be bigger fools than old Berks here; and sure enough there are. Oh, oh 1 shall be a great man one of these—" But his self-glorification was stopped by the clear tones of the clerk's voice. "Solomon Beene." Mr. Beene arose and asked— "Vat iah te question?" His face was so composed with the grave cares of government, and the awful responsi bility of making laws, that, sooner than un bend with mirth, its muscles would have brui ken like iron of a frosty morning. . In spite of the repeated calls to order, the House broke forth in the most uprorious laugh ter. "Misther Speaker; you may all laugh as much as you tam pleases. I have serve mine coun ty—I'm gettin' old—i never vas te man vat I has been." And down he sat, amidst the un disguised laughter on all sides. "Silence! silence!" said the Speaker—"Will you never have done, gentleman? For God's sake, preserve order." Old Berks, like the rest, was couvulsed. "Well well?" said he, "this is too much! My people knew me better than I knew myself Smart, Smart! Yes you may let them alone for that. They knew a thing or two. They knew I would threw a heap of these fellows in the shade." His gratulations were disturbed by the voice of the clerk, who had just composed his face to call out.— "Ichabod Bennet." "I'm on which ever side the query's on," said Mr. Bennet. "Huzza? Go it my boys," cried big Bill Smith from the lobby. Rap, rap, rap, again went the Speaker's ham mer—"I will positively have the lobbies, clear ed if there is any more disorder. Mr. Ser geant'-at arms, do your doty Sir, order must and shajl be preserved.'' Poor Bennet was the most disconcerted of all that had gone before. He had belonged to debating societies, had been a crack Speak er, and had anticipated that he would reap a* large field of glory in the Legislature. Like a terrapin, he crept into his shell, and never opened his mouth again during the session, '•Oh," said Berks. "I know what the clerk wants. Why it's the plainest thing im» the world—he wants to know the county the members are from. Let him call me. Here the clerk cried— • Johnathan Berks"" Berks rose and bowed to the Speaker; theft, with a smile of expected triumph upon his counteranee, he raited nimself aloft, struck bis j laughter some wa breast violently with his right hand, and ex» claimed as loud as he could yell. "Cumberland!" This was more than the members could bear. Restrained liiiherto by the Speaker, in at least a partial degree, all order was now overthrown. There was clapping of hands, stamping of feet, aud huzzas intermingled with irresistible In the midst of the confusion, in the lobby proposed an adjourn» ment. It was a minute before the elerk could proceed. "John P. Curtis." "Here," said Mr. Curtis, in a short business tone ot.voice, and the laughter ceased. The call continued in the same way, to the chagrin of Berks. 'Here' said he, muttering half audibly, 'here'; why there 's nothing smart in that. Did not the'clerk seflime in my seat? and where was the u*e of answgiiing 'here,' when he saw me? I didn't suppos*hat rfwas at a muster, that I must answer 'here' tffmy name. It was na» tnral that I should think he wanted to know the county I was fron/' Pox take it all—I'm the biggeat fool in tHSfeouse. They laughed more at me than aif|^me else. One thing is certain; and that is y |Hcan't find A' bigger fool than old Jonathan Bwks I'll resign my seat, and^ tell my constituents they were mistaken once in their lives. 1 will look over the House and see. With this laudable intention he cast his eyes over the members, and scanned their features well. "Oh," said he, my old dolt; I have found you. Nat'ral is pained in his face! Old Berks don't knock under yet," and he rubbed his hands with joy. Berks was looking at È gentleman by the name of Montjoy, an old member, who shortly arose to address the speaker. To his astonishment Montjoy spoke like one familiar with the subject. He argued with great clear ness and great.force, arid commanded the at tention of the House to the last. "Well," said Bt-rks, I must try again. That man has deceived me, and I must look farther. If deceived this trial, Berks resigns; for Berks will not remain and be tfffe- biggest fool jn the crowd. Oh, my poor father, he use to say Jon. athan,*says he,, 'stick near shore. Don't Ven ture in deep water.' Oh, that I had taken his advice, and staid at home. But I was over per suaded, and here I am in deep water—yes, and hot water too. Good—I see a man—that gos ling looking fellow with long flaxen hair—he's the biggest fool in the house, no doubt. It's a wonder I hadn't seen him before. Berks stays. Berks will be a regulator at last. Just as Berks had finished hie remarks that tall and gangling young man rose to addres* the House. In tones deep and melifluous he poured his words a'ong like some beauiiful riv Warming with his subject as he progress ed, his voice became as clear as the clarion's call. His eyes of etherial blue emitted sparks of fire as it glanced from member to member. His very words seem lo burn as they came leaping fojth like a lava stream. His form en larged and his strength mulüplied, like that of a giant roused from hissluimier of a thousand years. Berks sat with his mouth and eyes open as through taking the last glimpse of a visitant from the spirit world. Silence reigned over the Hall in its deepest profundity; and when the young orator took his seat, a gush of ap*. plause burst from every heart. Poor Berks could stand it no longer. He seized his hat and made a dash at the door, like one posses sed of the furies, saying as he went— "I'm off. I go back to my people and tell them to send somebody else in my place. 'Tis too much to be the biegest fool in the House." And sure enough he did rise and go home to his constiluents. The first word he said was "I told you I wouldn't do and you didn't be lieve me, and here I am." It is needless to say that theyoun^ orator wa* the great Henry Clay, a name that ha startled the blood in tbe veins of his friends at its men tion for many years. An Arkansas Legislator. A member elect of the Lower chamber of the Legislature of Arkansas, was persuaded bv some wags in the neighborhood, that if he did not reach the State House at ten o'clock on the day of assembling, he could. not be sworn, and would loose bis seat. He immedi ately mounted, with hunting frock, rifle and bowie knife, and spurred tiil he got to the cap. itol, where he hitched his nag. A crowd was in the chamber of the lower house, on the ground floor, walking about with their hats on, and smoking cigars. These he passed, ran up blairs into the Senete Chamber, set his rifle against the wall, and bawled out: "Strangers, whar's the the man that swear's me in?" at the same time taking out bis creden tials. * "Walk this way" said the clerk,, who was at the moment igniting a real Principe, and he was sworn without inquiry. \ When the teller came to count noses, be found there was one Senator too many pres ent. The mistake was soon discovered, and the huntsman was informed that he did not be long there. ool who, with your corn bread?" he roared; "you can't flunk this child, no how you can fix it—I'm elected to this ere Legislature, and I'll go agin all banks and eternal improvement« " there's any of your oratory gentlemen «nut* to get skinned, just say the word, and- m light upon you like a nigger on a woodjtfuek. My constituents Bent me here, and if you want to floor this two-legged animal, hop on just as soon as you lilio, for thoagh Tm from the track conntry, I'm « little smarter than any qüai ped you can torn out of this drove." After this admirable harangue, he pot his bowk knife between bis teeth, and took up hi» rifle, With "Come here, old SuKo! stand by ami" at the same time pointing to the chairman, who, however, had seen »uçY people before, A/ter some expostulation, the muu was pwsuadeé thut h« belonged to lower chamber, upon^ which he «heathed-h« knife, flung his.gon on » his shoulder, iw£,wilh a prut'oxiid congee, re marked: "Gentlemen, I beg voùr pardon. But if I did*nt think that lowejrcoa wars grog gery, may I be shot!" m ïTTfei« is the debts