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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18

CAss IN WscoNsts.-The Rock county Demo-
Graf, published at Jonesville, Wisconsin, has haul.
ed down the Cass flag, and now goes for Van Bu>
rem and Adams. The editor says that the secession
from Cass is so great in that region that the party
had better abandon him altogether.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18
GEN. TAYLOR'S P L

l accept from your hands, sir, with emotions of
gratitude which can never adequately express,
this high testimonial of my c%ountry's appreciation.
These repeated evidences of the kind favor with
which my countrymen have been pleased to look
upon my humble services in Mexico, have already
placed me under obligations which l feel that no
services that l have performed, nor any that | can
possibly render. can ever repay. In this medal, I
have received for the second lime at the hands of
our National Legislature the highest mark of their
appreciation; and in justice to the gallant men whom
1t was my fortune to command in Mexico. | must
take occasion here to acknowledge. that through
their patriotism, rather than any personal merit or
service of my own, I have become the recipient of
these distinguished honors.
Ia conclusion, sir, permit me to tender you my
thanks for your kind offices on this OCCASION, and
for the very %fattering language in which you have
been pleased to discharge them.
On the 18th a letter was addressed to Gen.Tay.
lor by the Selectmen of Pass Christian, inviting
himself and family to a real Kentucky Barbecue,
to be given on the 10th, which he accepted in the
following concluding paragraph:
"For the compliment to me implied in this ac-
ceptable civility, beg to offer you my warmest ac-
acknowledgements, and to inform you that it will af-
ford me great qualification to meet yon on so plea
SAINT an OCCASION
The Barbecue was given by the citizens of Pass
Christian, irrespective of party.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18

UThe Natchez Courier of the 9Th instant, says:
A letter has been received in Natchez from Hon.
Henry Clay, in which he expresses surprise that
any one could suppose he is not favorable to the
election of Zachary Taylor.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18

DA patriotic song, dedicated to Gen. Taylor
will be found on our fourth page.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18

UJohn Van Buren, is stamping it, through
New York for his daddy.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18

DIf the yellow fever IN New Orleans is moi an
epidemic at the present time, we should like to know
,ohat it is.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18

a sIeS.-it is a significan. fact, says the N. Y.
Mirror thar IN the great city Of New York, there
is only one small paper to be found advocating the
claims Of Cass and Butler; and even that paper,
which was bought over by Hunkerism, has reduced
its dimensions. sfas
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18

U7 The Massachusetts Democratic State con
ventlon have nominated Caleb Gushing as their
candidate for Governor.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18
Latest from Europe.

WV
News from Europe comes now in such rapid sue
cesion that it is difficult TO keep the run Of foreign
affairs. Scarcely is it announced that one of the
rapid Atlantic steamers has arrived, ete another
comes in with still later news from the old world.
The steamer Washington arrived at New York
ON the 9th inst, bringing news from London of the
18th and Paris Of the 18th August.
Affairs in Jreland.-John Martin, late editor Of
the Irish Felon newspaper, has been found guilty,
and was sentenced on the 18th uIt. to ten years
transportation in a penal colony.
Thirteen persons charged with treason under the
sedition act, including Messrs Mears. Meany, Bre.
men, O'Higgins and Taafe, have been shipped at
Kingston on board a government steamer, which
sailed for either For, George, in Scotland, or Car.
rick Fergus Prison.
Dublin and its vicinity were entirely quiet on
the 18th, and no fears were entertained of an out
break.
Fresh Agitation in F1ance.--The intelligence
from Paris is rather of a gloomy nature. Agitation
and dread still continues to pervade that city, aris>
Ing from rumors of secret societies and formidable
conspiracies, whose object was to overturn the ex.
listing system Of government.
Gen. Cayaignac, it wasssaid, had received due
warning of a meditated Instruction, and had con-
centrated a large military force around Paris. These
precautionary measures were placed under the di-
rection of Gen. Lamoricieere, mot Lamartine who
had been invested with extraordinary powers. All
parties looked with fear and trembling to the de-
bate on the report of the June Instruction, as that
moment was supposed to be fixed for a renewed
outbreak. Amongst well informed circles, howev>
er, it was fully expected that any outbreak would be
suppressed.
@ Still Later. z5AG4M4 .s
The steamer Europa, says the Picayune of last
Friday, has arrived at New York. She left Liver.
pool on the I'd September-therefore, our readers
here in the interior of Louisiana, will have news.
(taken from n N. Orleans paper two days before the
publication of the Sentinel } Of what was ~transpir-
ing in different parts of Europe only 16 days since!
This will give some idea Of the progress of the age.
Five leading Chartists Tin England) have been
sentenced to seventeen months Imprisonment:
Ireland is becoming more tranquil. O'Gorman
had made his escape to Paris and MCGEE to Ameri-
ca. The trial of O'Brien and others had comuaenc.
ed at the end Of the month [August.
Not a word is said about the Russian revelation.
Louis Blanc and Caussidere, implicated in the
instruction Of Paris, have fled. Trials progress
ing. Lonis Philippe has applied for his private
funds.
Austria has accepted the mediation of England,
but the terms do not sui, France.
SIess IN ALAsAnA.--The Taylor Convention
of the seventh district has selected Samuel F. Rice
ne tho YnuloR ard sIna.. = - -.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18

II 70 for the eoxntry--thes ohole country."-zAcHARY
TAYLOR. +. ~ - .
II Gisauosp most uneguicocalty, mop and foreuer, any
dssiex on my part to interfere Nth the rights Of phaf Is
termed the property of the citizens of the other States
MtLLARp FILLMORE.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18

ALL COMING RouNp.-The Senaca county Cour.
lei, one Of the three Wing papers left in the State
OF New York, which had not ye. acceded to the
Wing Presidential nominations, has at last wheeled
INTO line, and supports TAYLOR and Fillmore.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18

NOTICE TO UNDERWRITERS.
GEALED PROPOSALS will be received up
- to the 23d of September, 184e, for the build
ing of a Court House aud Jail, as will be seen bv
reference to a plan of the same. deposited in the
hands of the undersigned for reference. Terms Of
payment can also be ascertained by reference to the
undersigned.
By order of the Police jury.
sep11 BEN. DEBLIEUX, Clerk P.J.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18
A CHANCE FOR

A CHANCE FOR TEACHERS.
VOUNG MEN ina parts Of the United States,
who have received a good English education,
and who are accustomed to teach, will receive in
formation which they can turn to their advantage,
1918, New York Postofice. Applicants must ex-
pect, however, 10 send respectable references, with
out which, no communication will be attended to.
The references ought to be to persons interested in
education.
Those who wish to avail themselves Of an oppor-
tuniiy to obtain a respectable livelihood, will do
well to write immediately, as many of the best situ-
atoms in different parts Of the Union are being filed
up every day. Remember, box 1918, New York
Postofice. au316m
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18

"a have no private purposes to accomplish, no party pro-
jects to build mp, no enemies to punish-nothing to serve
but nv country. = = HAVE NO coNcEALMENT. l hold
no opinion which I would not readily proclaim to my as
ssnbled countrymen, but crude impressions upon matters
Of policy, which may be rightto-day and wrong Tomorrow,
are, perhaps. notthe best test Of fitness for office. One who
cannot be trusted soitkout pledges cannot be confded in
merely ON acconnt Of them. + =" am a Wing but not an
ultra Wing. If elected, I would not be the mere President
of a party. would endeavor to act independent of party
domination. I should feel bound to administer the Gov
eminent. u~ntrammeled by party schemes. = The veto
mower: The personal opinions Of the individual whe may
happen to occupy the Executive chair ought not to control
the action ofCongr.ss upon questions of domestic policy;
nor ought his objections to he ~interposed where questions
of Unconstitutional power have been settled by the various
departments of Government and acquiesced in by the peo-
pie. = = Upon the subiectof the tariff, the currency: the
Improvement of FOUR great highways, rivers, lakes and har-
bors. the will of the people, as expressed through their rep,
ye.entatiyes in Congress, ought to be respected and carried
outby the Executive. 4 = Isincerely rejoice at the pros
meet Of peace, NV life has been devoted to arms, yet |
iook mon war at all times and under all circumstances as a
national calamity to- he avoided if compatible with nation
alhopor. " = IshaiI engage in no schemes, no comh'na-
tions, no intrigues. Extract from Gen. Tagor's Letter
to Capt. Allison.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18
Avis aux Entrepreneurs.

,6mmmk REGULAR PACKET.-For the
shBsaff9&9 Coast, DoneldsonpiNe, PLquemins,
RsZEzS2EBaton Rouge, Port Hudson, Waterloo,
Bayou Sara.-The regular packet steamboat
ELISHA, J.. G. Landry master, will leave New
Orleans every SUNDAY at 9 A. Nj, and WE'D
NESDAY at 9 A. M; returning will leave Bayou
Sara every Monday and Thursday at 10 O'clock,
A. NJ.
For freight or passage. having superior accommo-
dations, apply on board or to .
BRAUD g. LANDRY, Bienville street.
GERARD & FERRIER, Cont street.
Aug. 28-tf. ~
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18

Information comes to lis almost daily from
those staunch eastern Democratic parishes, Living
ston and St. Mary, that Cass and Bntler are carry>
ing all before them.-Baton Rouge Aduocate.
They will find that what they are carrying be-
fore them" will be rather stale and improbable pro-
dnce before the end Of next month. Or if our
contemporary means it is the Taylor men whom
the Democrats have 'before them, - he is perfectly
right, for they keep no where else but in front.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18

UM Martin Durable, an old and respectable Cit
zen of New Orleans, is dead.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18

CosSEcrIcUr.-The Wing State Convention
met at Middletown on Thursday, the 3lst nh, Hon.
w. w. Boardman, presiding. Hon. T. s. Will
Hams, Of Hartford, and Hon. Thomas w. Will
iIams, of New London, were appointed Electors of
the State at large; and Solomon Olms,ead, Of East
Hartford, for LIST District; E. Jackson, of Middle.
town, for I'd; ]. McCleHand, of Woodstock, for
ID; and J. B. Ferris, of Stamford. for the 4th.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18

1.-THE Democracy in these parts, Livingston
md st. Hslena) il as il has always bean-..about
right."-Bston Rouge Aduocats.
Yes. and 10 November they'll take to the fright
Aboaa,"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18

We refer our readers to the advertisement of
. scientific work in to-day's paper, which can only
b Obtained BY sending an order for the same to the
anihor At New York. Every work which tends TO
enlighten ~ upon . subjec. SO little understood
among the masses as that Of medical science. should
be sought with avidity.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18

uThere is no news by this mornings mail Of
Sufficient interest, that we should detain the issue Of
eur paper, for the purpose Of inserting.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-01-08

TIE LAND OF JuDEA.--" AT tins rudi
mental stage in the history Of the world, the
kingdoms were small and those who gov.
erned them, though dignifed by the name
Of kings, were very petty chiefs. We recol
ect an in6del Jest Of Voltaire's on the insig
nihcance Of the district OF Judea--fIom
whence he would insinuate how unlikely il
is that a place so limited should have been
the real theatre Of transactions and events
which, if authentic, far are the most i'm
portant that ever took place for the des.inies
Of our species. There is something in our
view highly unphilosophieal in such an OBJ
servation--as if the same play Of essential
interests and feelings, and the same mani
lestation Of highest principles, the same less
sons, the same moral, could not be as eiIec.
tually exhibited within the limits Of a mar
row as within those OF the widest material.
ism. There is no country which, apart
from revelation, has bequeathed greater cox
amples or done more for the civilization oil
our race than ancient Greece-yet look to
the smaliness OF its territory, and see how
all that is greatest and most imposing in
secular history, was condensed there within
space far more contracted than was the
land Of Judea or the kingdom Of Scotland,
which last may, in her church contests and
by the doing OF her church, give forth les.
sons which may infuentially and most i'm.
Portsntly tell through the whole Of Chris
tendom "-Da CuAIMrps' Ser5pf,sruj
Readings.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-01-08

MAN A TEACHING ANIMAL" In some
asesthe instinct Of the dog approachesso neal
to the intelligence Of man, that it is extreme
ly difficult TO know where to draw the line.
There are, however, some points in which
the superiority Of the intellect Of man 70 the
most sagacious Of the brute creation is evi.
dent at a single glance; and one is tina. no
brute, however quick it may be found to
learn any kind Of trick, has yet been found
capable Of imparting what it has acquired to
another, A dancing dog cannot teach
another dog, and one who has learnt to pick
out letters, or perform any other tricks, can
only do exactly what it has been taught with.
out the power Of making any variation, and
very often can only perform them at the
command Of the master who taught them. "
Mrs. LoudOa's Facts from the ,oorld Of
Natstre. 81 icass d. . Ell .s1rias
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-01-08


The NARRATIVE OF TIE EreHTEEErH
CHAPTER OF GrSEsIs.-"There is an OK
eeedingly picturesque and graphical interest
in this narrative; and feel the highest value
for il as an exhibition Of the kindness and
simplicity of the patriarchal manners in
patriarchal times. There is something par
ticularly graceful and imposing in the polite
ness Of Abraham; and can now better un-
derstand the fitness Of sacred biography as
abounding in the examplars of all that is
good and great in the character Of man.
One likes the exuberant and affectionate
hospitality Of the good old man; and the
very material of which it was made up en-
tiers most ftly and beautifully into the de-
scription of the whole scene. do not
know il it has ever been made the subject
Of painting, but surely there is enough Of
the visible and the local to furnish the artist
with objects for an impressive representa-
ton; the tent door, the tree, Abraham and
Sarah, the three strangers, the servant, and
the food which was dressed and set before
them. Let me not hide myself as hereto
fore from my own flesh. Let me remem-
Der that hospitality, even to the unknown,
thus exempli6ed in the Old, is expressly en-.
Joined in the New Testament, and under
the warrant, too, of the example recorded
in the earlier Scnptures--'For thereby some
have entertained angels unswares.' have
much to learn and much TO unleam ere
attain the perfection of the second law,
81 figure the great difference Of Abraham
for these unknown personages, in mis- stand
ing by them while they ate-as il oficia.
ting in the capacity of their servant. Con-
meet this with their being unknown, with
bis being unaware Of their dignity; and we
see in this trait an exhibition Of the virtue
TO honor all men. "-DR. CHALMEBs' Daily
Scripture Readings.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-01-08
The City Gestisuaan % his Infans Son
AIl-"Oh, rest thss. nv darlinsn

On! sluniber my youngster, In ignorance blest
Ne thoughts Of the panic deprives thee Of rest
Though things e'er 90 bad In the city may TO,
They give no concern, my young shaver to thee
Thou Dread'st not to think Of the firms thai
may smash;
Thou feel'st not the lowness Of credit and cash
Thou heed'st not the tightnsss Of moneya jet
ltPinchss thee--hsPpy young gentlemsa!-nOt
The bank may determine to put on the screw
Thou will not be frightened; thou'lt never lool
blue;
What matter 10 thee, little fellow Of mine,
II discounts at three-and-a-half, or at nine!
Unconscious art thou Of such things as bac
debts,
With nothing 10 hope in the shape Of assets;
Thou art not dsheartened-thou are not dis
mayed,
To think Of the bill to be noted or paid.
Then slumber, young gentleman, rest while you
may,
You'll surely know all about these things one
day; ~
Sleep on, undisturbed by the world o busy hum
For, hkss young bear, you've your troubles to
come. PHneh.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-01-08

The RIGHT END OF LAsoa.--I have
seen it quoted from Aristotle. that the end Of
labor is 10 gain leisure. Ii is great say.
ing. We have in modern times a totally
wrong view Of the matter. Noble work Is
a noble thing. but not all work. Mosl
people seem to think that any business is in
itself something grand that to be intensely
employed, for instance, about something
which has no truth, beauty, or usefulness in
it, which makes no man happier or wiser,
is srill the perfection Of human endeavor, so
that the work DO intense. Ii is the intensi.
ty, not the nature Of the work, that men
praise You see the extent Of this feeling
in little things. People are so shamed Of
being caught for moment idle, that if you
come upon the most industrious servants or
workmen whilst they are standing looking
at something which interests them, or fairly
resting. they move of in fright. as If they
were proved, by a moments relaxation, to
be neglectful of their work. Yet il is the
result that they should mainly be Judged by,
and to which they should appeal. But
amongst all classes, the working itself, in.
cessant working, is the thing de6ed. Now
what is the object Of most work? TO pro-
vide for animal wants Not a contempt
bic thing by any means, but still it is not
all and all with man. Moreover, in those
cases where the pressure of bread getting is
fairly past, we do not often 6nl mems ex-
ertious lessened on that account. They en-
ter into their minds as motives, ambition, a
love Of boarding, or fear Of leisure, things
which, in moderation, may be defended or
even justified, but which are not so peremp-
torily and upon the face OF them excellent,
that they at once dignity excessive labor
Friends in Council.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-01-08

The authorship Of the ''vsstigss" having
been attributed to Mr.. r. Chambers, he
Scottish Press says:-We know on VI
quest enable authority, that he had no more
connection with the authorship Of the "Ves-
tiges" than he had with that Of the Epis,ls
to the Hebrews.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-01-08

Lord Brougham, in speaking Of man
whose case came before him at least twenty
times, said he was born unlucky, and
be believed, if he had ever fallen upon his
back, ne would have broken bis nose.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-01-08

The young Queen of Spain declares that
to look at Narvaez Is headache (; he is the
uglisst man at Court--except her husband,
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-01-08

downright sinecaIe. "--Bachelor Of he Al
b0ny.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-01-08

ACCIDENT TO You've LADY In A
MISUET.-"She was led out in large as
sembly by her partner, the object OF all eyes;
and when the music began and the dance
should have begun also. and be was in mo-
ton, she found herself unable to move from
the spot, she remained motionless for few
seconds, her color changed from rose to
ruby, presently she seemed about to faint,
fell into the arms Of those who run TO sup
port her, and was carried out of the room.
The fit may have been real, for though
nothing allied her, yet what had happened
was enough to make any young woman fain,
in such a place. twas something far more
embarrassing than the mishap against which
Soame Jenyns cautions the ladies, when he
says, na asas 9f {
No waving lappets should the dancing fair,
Nor ruffies edged with dangling fringes wear;
Oft will the cobweb ornaments catch hold
On the approaching button, rough with gold
Nor force nor art can then the bonds divide
When once the sntangled Gordian knot IS tied.
SO the unhappy pair, by Hymen's power
Together Joined in some ill-fated hour,
The more they strive their freedom to regain,
The faster binds the indissoluble chain
cit was worse than this in the position in
which she had placed herself according to
rule, for beginning the minuet, she was fas-
tened not by spell, not by the influence Of
her malignant Stars, but by the hooks and
eyes of her garters."-b.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-01-08

ever, proving successful, The cool man took
different course; he expressed curiosity
to examine the pistol, and the moment it
was placed in his hands, he extended it out
Of the window, and couple Of sharp re-
ports instantly proved that two OF the bar
rels had been loaded. The innocent youth,
far from taking offence, laughed loud, said
it was funny, and called the cool man q
deviIish sensible fellow, compliment which
that gentleman could not have returned with
the slightest respect for truth. Barker being
now comparatively at his ease, subsidized into
his corner; the old lady wearied with her
exertions began TO doze and the sedate
man, the Fat soubrette, and the hero Of the
three-bsnelled pistol, fell into chat on their
several destinations the soubrette leading
the way by stating the name Of her mistress
to be Bnscoe, and that she was going to
spend the Christmas at the house Of a GER
tain MIR. Spread at Liverpool. Barker over
hearing this from behind his newspaper,
formed a pleasing notion of the party he
was on his way to join, and his satisfaction
must have been considerably enhanced
when Lefty unfolded the Christmas presents
which Mrs. Briscoe was taking down to
the little Spreads. one Of which was CON-
PIete geological garden in wooden box,
with roaring lions, growing bears, grunt-
ing pigs, chattering monkeys, and all the
noises of the animal kingdom. The Bache-
lor instantly determined not to disclose the
fact of his being bound to Mr.. Spreads
likewise, to avoid being involved in atten-
tons 10 the old lady, looking after luggage,
engaging carriages, and all that sort Of
thing, which nobody liked less than he did,
and which. it was clear. was the bushes.
of the plump Lefty, if her Office was not