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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-12-07

o." How these men do talk about
exercising their right of sufferings !" said
Mrs. Darlington, "as if nobody in the
world suffered hut themselves. They don't
think ofour sutferings; we. poor c%returs,
suffer and say nothing about it, and drink
cheap tea, and be troubled with the chill
dren, and and scrub our souls out;
and we never say a thing about it. Bnt
a man comes on reglarly once a year, like
a farmers almanac, and grumbles about
his sufferings; and its only then jest to
choose a Governor, arter all. These men
are hard creturs to find out, and amt
worth much after you have found 'em
out" This was intended as a lesson to
Margaret, who was working Charlotte
and Werter on a blue ground at her side;
but Margaret had her own idea of the
matter, and remained Standardization
Post.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-12-07
q II WI I'M :
THURSDAY, DECEMBER Z, 1913.
Bayou Elaaucmine.

This interesting drink is at length on the rise,
after a long recreation, TO the great delight of little
boys and bull frogs, and to the modification we
presume of those dry land commodores who have
done a thriving business this season with their four
whee! feeto coaches aud creole ponies, through the
pockets and tearfnI eyes Gas they cast
them towards the waterless bayon,) of our Attaka-
pas friends. Wesincerely trust that the good signs
now apparent will continue, and that the Plaque
mine will soon be in a condition to admit of steam>
ers, which will give more animatlon-if no, more
prolific our flourishing and beautifuItown.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-12-07

DEAD.-We understand that Mr.. John Wilson
of Ascension, who had his foot badly crushed in his
sugar house a short time since, has since died, hav-
ing taken the lock.jaw from the effects of his in
Juries.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-12-07

UThe short session of Congress commenced
last Monday.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-12-07
T. 3. Thorpe,

we are sorry to perceive the sharp>pointed sar-
cas'ns winch have lately been leveiIed at this gen-
icman from a certain quaitcr-thorns which Arc
calculated to wound the feelings, if no other ;n;u,v
results. Inns has been oceasioned from the SUBJ
position that Mr.. Thorpe-or the .Bee>Hunter"
as he is termed-hopes to be appointed to an offica
by Gen. Taylor. Whether he does or does M, -
none OF orr business, and we do not see that if il
the business OF any body else. But one thing we,
do know, that If he wishes or is in expectation or
an appointment, he is in the same situation as ,bou-
sands OF worthy men at the presen, moment, and
further, that if Gen. Taylor never appoints to of
flee Il worse man than II. 3. Thorpe, O, one Of
less intellectual abilities, the country will never
have cause of complaint. A correspondent of the
Concordla lntelllgencer-its Notwithstanding upon
this subject, III reference to Mr.. Us desire to be
the government editor. says:
"Nr. Van Buren, %patronized literary me-
rt more than any of our Presidents, before
or since his time and we are all curious
to know what disposition Gen. Taylor
will make of the "Bee Hunter" For one
who has drank deep of the Pierian spring
\"'o iiuo iIbuCu lis LHlilu Will lIiC CldIIuE,
simplicity and grandeur of n%ature) who is
master of the pencil, and can people the
canvass with the images of life-a dipIo-
matte residence at ROME, amid it's monu-
ments and its artists, studying the lessons
ofthe mighty past, and imbibing the diyi-.
nity.of genius that floats around it,-wouId
be much more desirable than the dusky
desk of an editor, and the heartIess career
of politics. Yet Lamartine, whose soul
attuned to harmony-imaginings are
poetry-squabbles every day with pro-
sy, commonplace politicians, and even
for this, Arago has broken off his dia-
with the stars, prefering to their SUI
blime reveaIings, the intrigues of dema-
gogues; why then ,,may not the "Bee Hun
'er," disdain pencil and harp, and plunge
nto the warfare of politics? We shall
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-12-07

1--WE would remark, in case we should be mis-
understood, that in an article in another column,
where we alluded to the Delta having a similarity
of sentiment with ourself in regard to Sd. Peters.
we meant, in reference to the ridiculous idea of re-
commencing him for the office of Secretary of the
Treasury. We don't acrih our editorials-we nick
them from the case-and therefore have not the adj
vantage of making our articles perfect by s~'interlin-
ing" and scratching ont :" to do this when they
are in type, is rather a losing and laborious bust
ness, and on this account we frequently permit er~
rors which we discover, Of no great import, to 90
ascot free"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-12-07

ROCKWELL d Cos C1Rcus.-This equestrian
corps is advertised TO perform in this place to-
morrow. Report speaks ~favorably of the compa-
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-12-07

0@Jenny Lind has a rival in the per-
son OF a MademoiselIe Nissen. An Eng
llsh paper, speaking Of her, SAYS she ap-
pears to have created the same sort of ex-
element in Italy which Jenny Lind has
lone in England. She is engaged at
Covent Garden Theatre, and was to make
her first appearance on the 9th ultimo.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-12-07

The STATE LEG1sLAruRE.-Ihe General AS
sembly of the State met last Monday in New Or
leans, in accordance with the proclamation of the
Governor, in order to make appropriation for the
support ofthe Common Schools of the State, and
to do such other business as to the members may
seem good. We shall keep the people advised of
the transactions oftheir Representatives. by giving
a faithful report of their proceedings. The session,
presume, will be a short one, and we indulge
the hope than an adjournment will take place with,
out much injury to the State or any necessity for
another extra session.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-12-07

GT7A Portuguese Baroness has been
arrested in London for stealing.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-12-07

u Ten. Saunders, our Minister at the Court If
opaih' hes not yet settled his difficulty with that
government. An official communication was re-
celved on the 18th ult., by the Minister of the United
States, from senor Pidal, requiring him to surren.
der up his footman Ferdinand to the authorities.
Senior Pidal had previously offered excuses for the
disconrseons manner in which the agents Of the
government had acted. He also promised to punish
the informer against Ferdinand. Gen. Saunders
denies the right Of the government to claim his scr.
want for the military service.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-12-07

GEN. CAss--It is supposed that the Legislature
Of Michigan will send Lewis Cass to the United
States Senate again,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-12-07

Moss.-The editor of the Concordla Intelligent
Ger, in writing from New Orleans, giving many
interesting details, relates the following respecting
that curious grey vegetable substance with which
our forest trees in this region are so luxurientIv
covered: 'F. A. Newcomb has created a sensation
by another mammoth shipment ofmoss, and the
article is now regularly booked and quoted in our
price currents. | understand he intends opening
a grand depot here. with branches at New York.
Liverpool, Havre and Bremen; that a patent for
Its immediate conversion from the raw state into
matrass materials, has been obtained; that il has
beeniound to possess explosive properties greater
than gun cotton or gun powder, and will probably
supersede steam, as at present applied to railroad
cars, the only difficulty being to regulate the velo-
city which this new agent imparts, in other words,
to prevent from "going with a rush, 1t contains
likewise a nutritive quality of superior delicacy to the
famous gelatinous blrd>nests of the Chinese, which
may be advantageousIy used for soups in periods
of scarcity. Nj. Newcomb, having secured, in
perpetuity, the right to gather all the moss in the
Mississippi valley, will probably travel over Europe,
and lecture. on its various uses. What a reyolutionin
this single product, fostered by the in-
genuity and perseverance of one man, may accom-.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-12-07

MARIETTA SMrrH.-Some days since we
noticed the disappearance of this young
girl from her home in Greene street, New
York. The affair has caused much ex-
element. The authorities have offered
two hundred and fifty dollars for the res
toration of the girl to her parents, and
double that amount for the conviction of
the person who abducted her. But a new
phase is now put upon the "imystery''-
the Tribune relating, that a short time
ago she told a female acquaintance that
she had been offered eight dollars a week
to join a company of Model Artists who
were soon to leave for New Orleans, and
that she would probably accept. 1t is al
stated that, after leaving the house of
her friend, in Elizabeth street, on the day
other disappearance, Miss Smith, instead
Of proceeding homeward, took the oppo-
site direction.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-12-07

IHE CASE OF Mrs GAINEs.-In reference to .
paragraph which we copied from a PHILADELPHIA
paper, the Bulletin of that city Says:
The latter part OF the statement. in regard to
annullrng the decision, is of course gratuitons. We
believe the mandamus has been issued. but we do
not know how determination ofthe caurt to reverse
the decision can be known before the opening Of the
term - uo
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-12-07

The Gipsey.-We Learn from the Louisville
Courier that Capt. Ure raised steam on his splendid
new boat, the Gipsey, on the 2lst nit, and took her
over the falls, The Gipsey is intended for a New
Orleans and Baton Rouge packet. The Courier
says: She is one of the most complete boats ever
built, and is all, honor even TO Louisville: She
moved through the water as gracefully as a ga
Zelle,"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-12-07

COMPLIMENT TO GEN. TAYLoR.-The owner Of
the steamship United States, Charles H.. Marshall,
has sent a telegraphic dispatch to New Orleans,
instructing the captain of that noble vessel to tens
der her to Gen. Taylor, if he should be disposed to,
pay a visit to New York. e
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-12-07
A StuDendOus Speculation.

The New Orleans correspondent of the
Concordia MteMgencer relates, upon the
best authority, the particulars of a gigantic
speculation in Louisiana which has been
recently made. He says:
1t is known that our State internal
Improvements are not supported by "A tax
upon the people, but are literally provided
for by the S per cent. fund granted to the
State for that purpose, on the proceeds of
all public lands sold within its limits; and
also by the proceeds of the 100000 acres
donated by the General Government to
the State Of Louisiana, for the sole pur-
pose of internal Improvements. All State
improvements on our roads and levecs are
paid for out of the five per cent. fund
above mentioned while all other kinds of
improvement are sustained solely by the
general fund, from the five hundred thou
sand acres. created by the sale of Floats,
the name given to any vacant lands on
which persons buy from the State the
privilege to settle. For these "FIoats'' the
State used to demand and receive 50 per
acre, but our first legislature under the
new Constitution. at its second session,
rednced their price to 81 Is per acre-a
price so low thata company ofspecuIators
have organized to take the whole in their
charge. Accordingly, a few
days ago, this band of patriots demanded
and received from our State Treasurer
who tried in vain to arrest the operatlon)
State Scrip for every unsoId acre ofIand
IN the State to which it had right under
he 50O,OoO acre grant. The amount of
and thus bought up, and for which the
people will now require to negotiate with
he SPECTATORS, is not less thar between
and four hundred thousand acres.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-12-07

1--WE learn fiom the Washington Union that
Secretary Walker will not return South after he
leaves the Treasury Department. 1t is his inten>
ton to remain i'll Washington and resume the prac-
ice ofthe law in the Supreme Court, where he for
merry obtained a high reputation.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-12-07

GEN. TAYLOR INVITED TO TENNEssEm.-The
President elect was waited upon, in New Orleans,
on Wednesday last, by a committee from Nash~
vile, with an invitation on the part Of the citizens,
for him to visit that city on his way TO Washington.
Gen. Taylor replied in very courteous terms, and
said he would endeavor to comply with their .wlsh-
es o time in February.
Mr.. CLAY.-The Lexington (K.) Observer OF
the 18th ult., says: "We are gratiied to- be able to
state that Mr.. CIay's health is improving, though
he is still confined to his bed. and very feeble.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-12-07

ALABAMA SENAroR.-The Noble Register learns
by telegraph from Montgomery that Gov. Chap
man has appointed Ex-Gov. Benjamin Fitzpatrick,
ofAutauga county, Senator in Congress from Ala
bama, to suppl the vacancy occasioned by the death
Of the Hon. DixonH Lewis.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-20

1t a Tonn Council ofhe torn of NewIort, hold
tna kempOri, Janua'y dh 1913.
III HE following ordnance was passed in reld
J. ton TO Dogs.
BE it ordained by the Town Council Of tb
town of NewItrt,
LIST. No person owning or having in his o
her possession, any dog or dogs, in the town d
Newport, shall allow such animal TO ru|
or be in any Of ihe streets or highways Of sa|
town, unless in charge of its owner or keepe|
or some other suitable PERSONAL any season d
the year.
I'd. Pelwccn the first day of June and The frI
day Of October, in each aud. every year, cver|
owner or keeper ui any dog or dogs, shall plaC|
n sufficient muZlc or strap made OF wlIe d
leather, over the Jaws VI said dog or dogs, so d
enectualy to prevent such amin. al from bitin !
and for every violation Of this, or the preceC|
ing section, the owner ,or keeper or person ha |
ing charge al any such dog or dogs, shall pa
a fine OF five dollars, 10 be recovered by acto|
Of debt, for the use Of the complainant befor'
any Court competent 10 try said complaint.
3. II any person shall be assaulted or detair|
ed, while passing the streets or highways
this town, by any dog or dogs, whether sue
animal is IN charge of its owner or keeper,
before mentioned, or not, IL shall be lawful f
any and every person whomsocyer, todestro
said animal
.. whenever any dog or dogs shall be foun
upon the premises of any person or person
IN this town, said person or persons are berei
authorized Ia destroy or cause to be destroyer
every such dog or dogs, unless they are in Il
custody "f their owner or keeper, as befo
mentioned, or under his or their control, d
rcction, or within his or their call, and if sa
dog or dogs are committing any depreciation
upon the property uf any person upon who
premises such animal is found, or upon u
property Of the inmates of the family Of ar
such person, such dog may be destroyed
aforesaid, any thing herein contain,
TO the contrary notwithstanding. Order'
that the afurcgoing ordinance be published
the Herald of the Times for three weeks su
cessively, aud SAID ordinance shall take efec
OIL and after the first day Of February, Iois.
A true copy. attest
B. d. ROWLAND, Council Clk
Jan ..
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-20

DU RNlNG OF THE STEAMER +. n
JOINS The Cincinnati Commercial
derived the following particulars of the
explosion on board the steamer A. n
Johnson from gentleman who Vi5i,eh
the scene Ul DISASTER soon oner it,
occurrence.
The explosion blew away the boilers,
leaving the furnaces and FIRE partly
exposed, and much of the cabin fell in
Passengers when they opened their state
room doors rushed to where the cabin
had been sunk amidst the flames, which
had seized on the fallen timbers Of the
cabin. Mr.. S. S Sanders, Of this city,
who was,on sccount OF the crowded
state of the cabin, lying on the floor OF
the social hail al the time oi the explo-
SION, fell with the cabin on the deck, end
in tho fall the limbers OF the cabin fell on
his legs, which pevented him from rising
or doing anything.
The boat took fire, which was rapidly
approaching him, and while lyinS 10 this
condition, he saw several perish IN the
flames, their hands extended for aid
and ,hriekIng with agony and despair ;
but there was none to help them A.
the fire approach the horses, tied on
the fore-caste, they became wild With
alright aud commenced kicking, rear
ing and plunging. In this wild excite
ment, the timbers which held Mr.. San
dcrs were so removed as to liberate him,
when he rose aud approached the side
oi the boat next To the stream. nd So eng
the river full OF ice, he caught up wei
blanket, threw il around himself and
rushed through the flames to the opposite
side and made his escape To- the shore.
which was overlooked by high and
perpe ndicular bank After walking
some distance along shore he reached n
place where he gained the summit, and
seeing house he proceeded to it.
When he got IN he was going to throw
himself on the bed, but was prevented
by the woman Of the house. .-Immedia
ly Dr. Gillespie came in and attemp,e d
TO throw himself on tho bed, but was
prevented slso-he sank on the floor
almost hieless, and soon expired after
being taken io Maysville. We will
here state that the frigh'ful appearance
of Mr.. Sanders and DR.. Gillespie So
slarmsd the woman that she hardly
knew what she was doing. and there
were two children m the bed. As soon
~ her senses rallied she removed the
eh'ldreo made up good fire end con-
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-20
MuNIsTERING ANGELS.
BY EMILY e. cauBucK.


Mother, hast the dove that nestled
Lovingly upon Thy breast,
Folded up ITS little pinion,
And in darkness gone 10 restl
Nay, the grave is dark audi dreary,
But the lost one is not there;
Hear'SI thsu no. its gentle whisper,
Floating on the ambient ali
II Is near thee, gentle mother,
Near thee al the evening hour;
Its son kiss is in the zephyr,
II looks up from every flower,
And when Nights dark shadows fleeing,
Low thon bendeSt thee in prayer,
And thy heart feels nearest heaven,
Then .hy angel babe is there.
Maiden, hlst by noble brother.
On whose manly form thine eva
Loved fu oil in pride ts linger,
On whose heart thou could'st rely,
Though all other hearts deceived thee,
All proved hollow, earth grew dear,
Whose protection. ever DER thee,
Hid thee from the cold worlds sneer-
Has he LEFT thee there to struggle,
All unaided on thy way
Nay, he still can guide aud guard Ihse.
Sill thy ialtering steps can say
Still when danger hovers DER thee,
lie than danger is more near.
When IN grief thou ST none TO plly,
lie, the -ainted, marks each tear.
Lover, is the light exlinguishsd,
Vi The gem that in thy heart js,,
Hidden deeply, TO thy beingt
All It's sunshine could impart
Look above! It's burning brighter
Than the very stars in heaven;
And 10 light Thy dangerous pathway,
All lis new-found glory's given.
With the sons of earth commngling, -
Thou the loved one may'sl forget,
Bright eyes flashing. treSSes waving,
May have power 10 win the yet;
But cen then that guardian spirit
on will whisper IN thine ear, -
And in silence. and at midnigh,
Thou wilt know she hovers near.
Orphan, thou most sorely stricken
Oi the mourneIs thronging earlh.
Clouds hall veil thy brightest sunshine,
Sadness mingleS with thy mlrth.
Yei, although that gentle bosom,
" hich has pilowed oft thy head,
N w is cold, thy mothers spirit
Cannot resi- among the dead;
St,ll her walchlul eve is DER thee,
Through the day, and still at night,
. III rs the eye thai guards the Sumber,
Waking the young dream so bright.
q the friends, the friends we've cherished
How we weep 10 see them die
Al minimizing they're the angels
That wall guide Us to The sky!
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-20

tributed to the extent OF her power 10 the
relief Of the sufferers brought there.
The scene on board the boat was indes-
cribable. There were the dead aud
dying. The flames burs,iny out from
every part of the boat-lhe shrleks Of
men as they sank into the flames 10 rise
no more--ihe Wild fright of tue horses,
all conspired to render the scene beyond
the power of language To depict but
the agony oflhose who perished instantly
by the explosion; sank into The flames
and were thrown into the water to rise
no more, was shart. and their fate we
could almost say preferable TO some
who survived - their flesh burnt TO u
coal and peeing from the bones.
! In tho midst of suffering, tho most
acute that the human frame can endure,
men in the depth Of their agony were
begging to be shot-calling for axes and
other instruments by which they might
end their snllerings. On the shore aud
in the adjacent cornf.ld were to be seen
the most frghtful spectacles. Heads,
trunks, limbs and every part ofthe human
frame, torn from the other parts and in
fragments scattered around.
! THIS WHALE FIsugRr.-The Whalemens
Shipping List Of TO day contains the annual
statement Of the lmpohations Of Oh and
I Wholebons and general statistics Of the
Whale Fishery for the pas, year. The i'm
portations OF Sperm Oh, in 2l2 ships and
81 briggs. &c. has amounted 10 I2O,753 bbls.,
Sperm, 3i3l50 bbls. Whale OIL. and 33li,
$50 lbs. of Wh.lcbone. The price OF Sperm
Oh hiss ranged from ~ TO l07 cents per
gall. Whale OIL from 81 to 40 cents and
\ Whalrsone from 26 to 81 cents pc, 10. The
vhole tonnage employed in the Whale Fish.
ey Jan. |, 1913. was 30 $40 tons showing
= dlnrunl'lon of 1867 tons The past year
.Nt.o nedford Mercury.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-20
[From the Friends Review.l
TEiItOn's Prayer Of Patience.


am old and blind
Men point al me as Smtten by Gods irown;
Afflicted, and deserted of my nind,
Yet am I not cast down.
| am weak, yet strong.
| murmur not hat no longer see
pvvr, old, and helpless, the more belong,
Father supreme 10 Thee.
Alme'cifuE One!
When men are tarlhest, then art thou most near
When friends pass by, my weaknesses 10 thun,
Thy chariot hear.
Thy glorious face
Is leaning toward me, aud its holy light
Shines III upon my lonely dwelling place
And there is no more light.
On my bended knee,
| recognize Thy purpose clearly shown,
Ny vision Thou haslEGlmmed that | may see
Thysel-ThySell alone.
have nonght to fear;
This darkness is the shadow Of Thy wing;
Bencalh 1t am almost sacred-here,
can come no evil thing.
Oh | seemed to stand
Trembling, where foot OF mortal ne er hath been
" apped in that radiance from The Sintrss land
Which eye hath never seen.
Visions come and GO
Shares of res pendent beauty s'ound me throng
From angel lip, | seem to hear The flow
OF soft and holy song.
1t is nothing now,
when heaven is opening on my sightless eyes
When ATS from "Peradi>e" refresh my broT
That earth in darkness lies
IN , rurcr cline,
Nv being fills with Eapture-waveS OF though
Roll ~ upon my spifit->tralnS sublime
Break over me Gusoughl.
Give me now NV Tyre
! feel tas STRINGS Of giit divine,
within nv bosom glowS unearthly FIRE,
Lit by no skill Of mine.