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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-08-29

REY, THE JAILoR.-The authentic particulars
relative to the interview between Gen. Camp
bell and Rey, says the Picayune of Friday, when
the latter was on board the Andrew Ring, in
the port of Havana, is the following, as we
learn:
On the arrival of the Mary Ellen, the Ameri-
can Consul, hearing that the escaped jailor had
been brought back an that vessel, requested the
authorities to be allowed to see him. At the ex-
piration of on hour permission was granted,
and Gen. Campbell, accompanied by the captain
of the port, went alongside the Andrew Ring,
to which Rey had been removed. Certain
questions were put to him by the Consul, which
were answered in a hesitating manner, but at
length he declared he returned to Havana VOL
unfairly, and did not require American protec-
ton. Of course Gen. Cambell withdrew. Dur
ing that day, however, Rey sent a letter to the
Consul retracting his declaration, and claiming
the protection Of the American flag. This
inconsistency is explained by the testimony of
the captain of the Andrew Ring, who states
that the jailor was in such a trepidation, was
overcome by terror to such a degree, by the
presence of the Spanish authorities during Gen.
Cambelrs interrogations, that when the latter
left he was in a high state o. nervous excitement,
and it was thought he would have died. The
fact is, he was almost frightened out of his life,
and answered just as he was told to answer.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-08-29
Letter from the Gold Dissins.

Here is another letter to the. N. Y. Sunday
Times from its excellent California correspon-
dent:
BANKS OF THE SANTA CLAUS, June %, lS49.
The gold has suddenly disappeared from the
surfis-least ways most Of it-and where we
used to get the heaviest weights nuthin is pick
ed up but the scales. Many arrive daily, eg-
specting a big HARVEST, but find only a few
small grains. The preshus mettle now pears
to be principally sitiwated about sixty feet I'M
der ground. At that depth, in a good place, a
hardwerkin laborer may do purity well if his
CONSTRUCTION don't cave in. There is said to be
sum big Jumps yet at the sorces of the mounting
stremes, but as nobody has even bin there I'm
dubious whether the statement is reliable
The sun at this season is hotter than a furnis,
and most of the gold seekers pear to be about
grass shoots up here and there, and the green
otherwise the whole prospect is of a dun
brown. The dimunds and emerulds proved a
hokes, although many rich specimens of topers
gin up digging and prospectin. 1t don't pay,
and 1 can make more by tellin new cummers
whar to sink their shafts. If they find gold |
get halt, and if they don't charge 'em nuthin.-
That's purity liberal, amt it! But the fact is, I've
made a forth and can't bear to impose on poor
people.
News came yesterday that there was a
difficulty at San Francisco. Gen. Riley had
convened a convention-so has the Legislator
an so has the zoe popazie; an 'nun of EN- cares a
dn for the rest. Gen. Riley says he II
maintain his 'thority at the pint ofthe b ggonet,
and ldessay he would only he's got no troops
and no baggonets; and so the people, when they
reads his ~procklymashun, jest takes a sight at
his name, or mebbe heaves a chaw O. tabaccer
at it, and walks on. Sum forkes at San Fran
cisco spects a fte. I don't. Gen. Riley
mought be rode on a rail, or 'nointed with pitch,
pine juice and turkey buzzard feathers, but thar
can't be no fife between one cooked hat and a
hull civil community. Sum goes for a new
soshul republic, an every mans britches pocket
to be open to his naybors; but others that has
made a purity good pile strenuously objecks.
don't know whatll cum of it, and I don't care
nuther. The States is good ensff for me to live
in, and I'm goin' there purity quick. How bout
the wife you was to advertise for! If any thing
suitable has turned up, tell her to keep herself
till she heres of my rival. The female cargo,
and the shupercargo, Mrs. Farnham, has not
been heard of, and many supposes that they've
been taken by pirits and met their deaths in theil
berths, and other outrages too tejus to men.
| shun.
A DlsBANDED VOLUNTEER.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-08-29

The MosQU1To KING.-The farce which has
been SO long rehearsed by Great Britain in re-
lation to his Zambo majesty, seems too broad
to be relished even by Englishmen. The Jamai-
ca papers have not failed to point out many er-
rors in the capitulations of the various docu-
ments. Not the least Of these are the following:
The King never had the slightest title to the
territory coded. If he had, he received no equi-
valent therefor either before or after the cession,
If he had a title and received an equivalent, he
was incapable Of acting, being at the date Of
the treaty Of immature age. The facts Of the
case are, that the King of the Mosquito Coast
was chief of a band of savages within Nicara.
qua, and about as competent to cede a territory
as the king Of a band of gypsies at Lands End
would be to make a title to IN English county
or Apicaka to convey Florida to a foreign power
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-08-29
Oysr CITY Advertisements.

MATTHEWS AND DENMAN's CARRIAGE RE-
Pos1roRY.-This firm, whose advertisement will
be found in another column, has reaped great
celebrity for the style and make of their car.
riages. They have now an extensive establish.
ment on the corner Of Gravier and Carondelet
streets, built by them in 1847, an evidence at
once of their prosperity and the popularity they
have won in Louisiana. We can with the ut
most assurance recommend the above establish
ment to those of our citizens who are in want
of cheap and elegant vehicles; and likewise a
very desirable establishment for having their
old buggies and carriages repaired, as Messrs.
Matthews & Denman will pay the freight on
all such sent them.
MAGU1RE's DAGUERREoPYPE.--This Prince
of Daguerreotypers in the South still welcomes
his friends at the corner of Camp and Canal
streets. His Daguerreotypes are so far superb
Or to the majority of others in that line, that
those who have the least Judgment respecting
such matters can easily discover it. W. recon-
mend him to our friends who visit the city,
For trif1ing sum the fac simile of the features
of those whom we love can be obtained, and
no lover, parent or husband, should neglect to
have a memorial of this kind to preserve and
cherish.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-08-29
Candidates for Parish Offices,

UWe are authorized to announce J. L..
PETIT as a candidate for SHERIFF at the
ensuing election.
UWe are authorized to announce LOUIS
PETIT as a candidate for RECORDER at
the ensuing election.
1--WE are authorized to announce GUS
TAVE LAUVE as a candidate for ASSES
SOR at the ensuing election.
TIVE are authorized to announc HENRY
WORSHAM as a candidate for CORONER
at the ensuing election.
1--WE are authorized to announce A. He
BERT as a candidate for Coroner.
1--WE are authorized to announce G. s.
ROSSEAU as a candidate for ASSESSOR
at the ensuing election.
TWe are authorized to announce J, IL.
HAASE as an Independent candidate for
CLERK of the District Court for this Parish.
1--WE are authorized to announce PAUL
DEBLIEUX as a candidate for CLERK Of
the District Court for this Parish.
1--WE are authorized to announce j. FL.
BALCH as an Independent candidate for
CLERK of the District Court for this Parish.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-08-29

CHARGE AGAINST Mr.. CLIFFORD, U. S. MI
MISTER IN MExIco.-The New York Tribune
has a communication from Washington, stating
that information has been received at the State
Department, which, if correct, deeply involves
Mr.. Clifford, our Minister at Mexico, in a most
serious neglect of duty-the protection OF
American citizens. This intelligence was re-
ceived a short time since, and the case has been
secretly undergoing an investigation. The
facts are these, as alleged in the Tribune:
Eleven Americans are now in prison at Jalapa,
Mexico, where they have been since June, l849.
They belonged to a portion of the retiring U.
S. Army, and with others were attacked by the
Mexicans. Many Of their comrades were kill
ed, while they were captured and thrown into
prison. They have addressed the American
Minister several times by letter, demanding
their release, but they state that he has utterly
disregarded their petitions. They have therefore
appealed to the President, and the matter is
now undergoing a searching investigation.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-08-29
UWhere's the Delta? Its salt and pepper
columns are very acceptable. For goodness
sake don't take your weekly from us too.

Col. STEWART IN MIss1sspPI-The Demo-
Gratis abroad are beginning to catch the malady
that is fast un-Harmanizing the people of this
District. The Mississippian, published at jack
son, Miss, after abusing the Colonel, gives a
perfect Crightonish description Of Harmanson
that he is a man Of great versatility of humor
and wit" Here's a specimen Of his elegance
of style and elegance of wit. In occurred a,
Baton Rouge, in his first encounter with Col
Stewart, and were the first words spoken or
the occasion:
sYou, Black Dick," said Mr.. Harmanson. will
his arms folded, his head twisted, his eve.
twinkling, and an attempt to bring a smile o
contempt and sarcasm to his features; ayo1
think to beat me-me.-when such men a
Cody and Saunders tried it and failedw
Well, he does, and nothing shorter!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-08-29
The President.

aPhi. Ro.," the able Washington correspon'
dent of the Picayune, thus speaks of the en-
thusiasm which every where attended the Presi:
dent while on his late visit to Pennsylvania:
The Presidents journey, you will perceive, Is
retarded by a sudden attack of the prevailing
disease. cannot but fear for the old veterans
safety. He takes the compliments that are
paid him as easily as he did the Mexican shot
at Buena Vista. The whole population, with
out distinction of party" have so far turned out
to receive him. Their attentions, it must be
confessed, are more hearty and enthusiastic
than graceful or elegant.
A sovereign of the people, even of the plainest
democratic stamp, was never welcomed with
such unqualified enthusiasm before. The
people find him one of their own sort, as free
from starch as a hunting-shirt, and they give
vent to their feelings by roars of joy and fra
ternal hugs, as close and candid as young bears.
s'Here's Old lack" "Now for the old coon."
GIVE us your fist, Buena Vista" and the dull
Get salutations which the hero of many battles
receives as quickly as if they were kisses on
the brow of the newborn babe. The ezra
cious Lady, of England in her Irish progress"
will be met with more polished courtesIes;
Subdued voices will breathe their SOFT fatterleS
in her ear; no wind will be allowed to twich
her cheek too roughly, and cloths of gold are
ready to he spread in her path; but what a still
more striking contrast between the bluff and
ruddy contentment of the farmers of Pennsyl-
vania, and the starred, shrivelled, spectral mise
ry and restitution of the tenantry of Ireland.
No one, surely, would envy the pride and state
of England's Queen in comparison with the
homely happiness that greets the movements
of old "Rough and Ready" at every step.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-08-29

PARTY Divisions IN FRANcE.-A correspon.
dent of the Philadelphia Inquirer, writing from
Paris, draws a very melancholy picture of party
divisions in France. The following is an extract
from his letter:
France is mad and wants a straight waistcoat,
says M. de Montalembert. It is a house on
fire, pictorially cries M. Nettement. You want
a restoration of the monarchy, is the charge of
M. Berrault; and you a civil war, reproachfulIy
cries N. Dufaure; while the hall to the Assembly
rings with reproaches, recriminations and ac-
cusations, the commercial world is in a state of
utter stagnation. There is nothing doing
The people with folded arms are regarding this
very strange contest ofparties with the absorb
ing interest attached to what the Ministry them.
selves proclaim to bea l~ife-and-death struggle
Such is the situation for the moment.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-08-29

ANOTHER GOVERNMENT DEFALcAToR.-A
correspondent of the Boston Atlas, of the l4th
inst, writing from Washington under date Of
the 18th inst, says:
DENLY and Moore will not remain much
longer without company. What will the good
people of New England say, when they learn
that a man, from this section of the Union, who
has held the high positions of Governor, United
States Senator, editor of a newspaper, and PEN
sion agent, is likely to fall short in the sum of
$4,000! OF these positions, that of pension
agent was the only one in which he could well
h%nancier to advantage, and in that very one he
has succeeded. lie was superseded on the 2Sth
of May last, and Immediately paid over to his
successor $4,000, leaving a balance against him
of the amount above stated, which he refuses.
up to this time, to produce. | learn that his
accounts are with the Comptroller, and their
examination will be finished to-day; whereupon
the proper district attorney will be instructed
to proceed in the mode provided in such
cases.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-08-29
THE New ORLEANS CoUR1ER.-This abb.

THE New ORLEANS CoURIER.-This able
Democratic journal has gone into the hands of
Messrs. T. Theard, N. L. C. Nicomede and
James Graham. With the latter gentleman only
are we acquainted, and we can say that he is
calculated to give energy and strength to any
paper with which he is connected. Mr.. Wag-
ner still maintains his former position, of blow
ing the bellows with one hand and welding the
sledge-hammer with the other. He is truly the
Vulcan of his tribe.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-08-29

GEN. TAYLoR's PRoscR1PT1oNs.-We learn
from the Washington Republic that the batch
of clerks discharged from the Land Office last
week, and in regard to whose dismissal there
has been such wailing and crashing of teeth
against President Taylor, in the Union and
other opposition prints, were all of them sub
scribers to a fund for sending on illegal voters
to Pennsylvania, during the late Presidential
election. The Republic has the names of these
secret foes to our liberties, and the sums seve-
rally subscribed by them. If to send such mis-
creants packing be aproscription," then all hail,
prescription, say we! Can General Taylor's
pledges be construed as a guarantee that such
characters should not be disturbed in their off
cial security Who would havevoted for him in
such an anticipation?
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-08-29
The New Orleans Picayune.
The Courier Dislikes the TT

The Courier Dislkes the Truth.
We find the following paragraph in the New
Orleans Courier of Wednesday:
Our contemporary, the Picayune, has, we re-
gret to say, contributed to the establishment of
the erroneous impressions referred TO regarding
| Stewart, his character, talents and prospects,
as largely, perhaps, as any whig paper in the
! State. It's simulated neutrality draws upon
| public belief in a manner that is honored much
| oftener than it deserves. But, for some time
back, its sympathy for wing measures and wing
men has been too ~undisguised to escape gener-
al notice.
The above paragraph refers particularly to
a letter from the Picayune's correspondent at
jackson, in this State, and re-pub!ished in this
paper. 1t referred to Harmanson's speech there,
and his noncompliance to speak with Colonel
Stewart on account Of pretended indisposition.
Now, there never was a more illiberal and I'M
called for accusation as the one above. What
would the Courier have correspondents write
respecting the meetings of the political cham
pions for Congress in this District? Would it
have them write direct falsehoods to neutral
papers, (Which are pledged to give the truth
about every thing) for the sake of the Demo-
cratic party? Aye, no doubt! The Picayune
gave the truth respecting the occasion referred
to, if the testimony of other correspondents to
different papers upon the same subject, is legl-
innate proof. Now, when it is absolutely
known throughout this District that Harman-
son has been as a mouse in the paw of a lion
in every encounter he has had with his adverse
nv, and that bets are being made even that Stew
art will beat him against four hundred majority,
some insight can be had into its vindictiveness
and peurile charge against the Picayune, on
account of the truthful but agonizing details
of one of its correspondents. Why did not
the Courier attack the Delta? for a correspon-
dent in that paper, writing from Jackson about
the same affair, directly accused Mr.. Harman-
son of falseho0d! Does the Delta show "sym-
pathy with wing measures and wing men!-
If the Courier has too great a regard for the
Delta to attack 1t on account of the statements
of correspondents, we would respectfully point
to the Crescent, as another neutral which it
could with equal propriety nail down, as a
journal that sympathized with swing measures
and wing men" for we find a letter in that pa
per, dated "Clinton, La, Aug. 81, ls49," IN
which the writer, undoubtedly a Democrat, says,
Il consider Mr.. Stewart much the better speak
err" But enough. Every man of any discern
ment knows the reason of the Courier's snap
pings-the cloud of defeat to the Democrats
in this District, becomes darker and more por-
tending as it approaches the zenith. AS re-
CARDS its attacks upon the Picayune, tits like
shooting arrows into the wind" about as eff
f~ective.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-08-29
Wing Prospects.

The Shreveport (Caddo) Journal says: We
learn by private letter from Alexandria that the
prospects of the wing candidates for Governor
and Congressman, are of the most tiattering
character; and we take pleasure in informing the
good people of that section that they are quite
as cheering in this quarter. Gen. Declouet and
Mr.. Kenner, who were both with Jus during
the last week, were fortunate in meeting with
many of the citizens of the parish, and left the
most pleasing impressions upon all with whom
they came in contact; both of them addressed
us, in speeches of a high order, and by them
created a very strong current in their favor
each discussing the important issues before the
country, in a style that won for them golden
opinions among the people.
We must admit, however, that we think
some of the merit which was conceded them
was heightened by the contrast of their efforts
with those of the Democratic candidates for
the same honors, upon their recent visit to this
their way, but their septuagesimal honors were
not so highly appreciated, as they appear to
have been by the New Orleans caucus, that put
them upon the people! In short, their Owl par
ty seemed to think them too old to be able to
do them any service, and never have we seen
two individuals coming clothed with the pomp
of distinguished position, create less enthuiasm
than these two antiquated gentlemen.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-08-29

ADVANCE MEN.-The Concordia Intelligent
Ger gives the following news to publishers of
newspapers. Its enough to make ones mouth
water:
A majority of our subscribers are Advance
men; as each volume begins, our bill is cashed
on its first presentation to them, while a number
of our friends do not give us the privilege of
presenting a bill at all. These excellent news
paper subscribers are, regularly every year, in
advance of every thing-their own time as well
as our expectation.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-08-29

The SOUTHERN CULTIvAToR.-This is the
lame of an excellent Agricultural paper, pub
lished monthly, in Augusta, Ga, by J. w. &
w. S. Jones, and edited by Daniel Lee, M. D.
This work is peculiarly adapted to the planters
of this State-for the subjects treated of gen.
orally will suit this latitude as we'll as that of
Georgia. Each number is interspersed with
various engravings. 1t is issued at the low rate
of 81 per year.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-08-29

IRELAND.
baltimore, august lS.-Preparatjons va,,
,'lahlilH III ireland to give Queen Victoria .
sp'ehoid reception on her approaching WISH,
THE WAR IN HUNG EY
Inc accounts OF The hungarian victories Arc
all confirmed. Prussia has G]ff.rpd a.yi.tanaa 's
austria. Rumors are current that the I'urks
will unite with the Hunrarians. '
SWITZERLAND.
Inc SWISS are levyine troops. in consa
4uence OF violations Of their territory bv tLD
Hessians. I'll"
The Russian Emperor is establishing arsor,,u
Ill folano' 1earlny an lnsurrcction Of the people
ROME-TIIE POPE.
rope rus mas issued Il proclamation to the
Romans from uaeta. lie Says: Sod has Guided
the Cathollc armies IN sustaining the rinLts of
humanity, which were trampled under foot and
In restoring the rights OF the Holy See and our
sovereignty"
THE PATRIOT AVEZZANA.
Gen. AveZzana, the Minister or War under
the Roman triumvirate, has arrived in New York.
The people are preparing to give him a grand
reception.
The Hunkers and Barnburners have adjourn.
ed with a compromise.
JUAN FRANCISCO REY.
BALTIMORE, August 1S-.The steamship
Falcon has arrived at New York from Havana.
She reports that Rey gave his answer to the Am
erican Consul in presence of five Spanish SOL
diers and under threats. He was there in
Havana in prison, but had contrived to send two
letters to the Consul, stating that he had been
abducted, and desired American protection.-
lie moreover requested demanded is the word
used to see him, Consul. This, however, after
deliberation, was refused by the Spanish al-
Great establishment was felt, in Havana, on
the subject, and the excitement was increased
by the arrival of the U. S. sloop Germantown.
She, however, sailed without taking any steps
in the matter.
NEWS FROM ST. LOUIS.
BALTIMORE, August l9.-The city of st.
Louis, was, on the 18th inst, very healthy
epidemic had disappeared.
Dan Drake Henre, the celebrated Texan RAN
ger, died recently.
REVOLUTION IMPENDING IN CANADA.
BALTIMORE, August 2l.-Canadian affairs are
much disturbed. Dispatches, dated Montreal,
the Goth inst, state that numerous riotous
movements had taken place in that city, and the
armedp police had fired on the people. 1t ap-
pears that a large crowd had collected toge-
at Cyrus Hotel, on the occasion Of an in-
quest held there relative to the death of a man
Mason, when a conflict ensued between
the police and the people, the former firing on
the mob and w%ounding several persons. The
notel was subsequently discovered to be on
when the greatest confusion prcviled, and
The soldiers charged on the people with fixed
1t was believed that a revolution was abso-
impending.
THE DISTURBANCES IN MONTREAL.
BALTIMORE, August 22.-Four houses more
we're burned down on Tuesday (2lst) in Mon
real. The riot is still unchecked.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-08-29

The MOSQUITO QuEsr1oN.-The Washing.
ton correspondent of the Philadelphia Amer.
lean says:
No remonstrance has been made (for that is
not yet necessary against the claim set up by
the British Government to the right of way at
Nicaragua; bnt Mr.. Bancroft has been instruct
ed to inform Lord Palmerston, distinctly and
unequivocally, that no such exclusive privilege
as that asserted would be admitted, and no such
possession recognised.