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The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-06-07

A VENERABLE LITTLE OLD ACQUAINT-
ANCE.--We saw at our landing the other
day, the little old Otter; boat as familiar
to the oldest inhabitants of the North w est
as the old family tea-kettle. The Otter is
engaged in the honest business of transport
ing lumber from the st. CroiX lake TO the
foot Of lake Pepin. The younger boats of
larger and more elegant mould feel as they
pass the Otter, something of the reverence
due to one who is stricken in years, and
who has "seen better days. Such is the
fate Of men, Of horses, and Of boats; and
even every dog has his day. A king may
die beggar-the race horse may die upon
the tread-wheel of a horse-boat. The proud
old North American steamboat of the Hud-
sou river, was doomed at last to the ignom-
inous labor of towing barges-and the sleek
Otter now submits to the drudgery of tow
ing RATS. We hope the Otter has laid up
something for wet day, and think it is de-
serving for the good it has done, of a new
coat-Of paint.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-06-07
Fourth of July, lS49.

The people of Saint Paul and the sur
rounding country, are invited to meet at the
School House, on Bench street, next Satur-
day at O'Clock in the afternoon, TO make
arrangements for celebrating the next ami
versary of American independence, in THE
GOOD, OLD FASHIONED WAY.
We publish this notice at the request Of
citizens in every part of town; and are ready
to second the movement as far as we have
power. The celebration will be neither
local nor political-but is designed to en-
brace every body.
% We regret to see announced the
death of General WORTH. He died in
Texas Of the Asiatlc cholera.
90 We are indebted for late files OF pa
pers, to the clerks of the steamboats, Sena-
tor, Cora, and the two Doctor Franklns.
a good business. 1t is great convenience
to the people of Minnesota to have regular
steamboat communication with the towns
below. The Senator, we have reason to
know, is as regular as the nightmare-not
having varied from her time yet during the
season, as much as half the eight-day clocks
vary. On her last trip up she broke a
shaft Still we look for her to turn round
the bend Of the river on Thursday morning
on her way up again, with her pipe in her
mouth as usual. The Senator is looked for
with more interest for the reason that she
carries the mail. Every one of these boats
affords accommodations sufficient for trav-
elers of all classes. We are glad to see
them benefited by the prosperity Of Mime
sofa, which they are all SO instrumental in
promoting.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-06-07

RED CAvALRY.-Quite large company
of the Winnebago Indians came through
Saint Paul on Monday last, on their way
from the North to visit the Sioux at Little
Crow village, two or three miles below our
town. They were all mounted on their
ponies, and rode through the village in sim
gle fie--the order in which they always
travel, as will be apparent to any one who
has seen the narrow Indian trails that thread
the whole valley of the Mississippi rver.-
1t was understood that the Winnebagoes
would have grand " Medicine Dauce,' in
St. Paul, on Tuesday; but the rain pouring
down in torrents all day, prevented
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-06-07

% " e learn that one of the persons who
died of the Cholera on the Cnra, was named
GREsAM, and lived at Fort Smelling.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-06-07

% We regret to see announced the
death of General WORTH. He died III
Texas of the Asiatlc cholera.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24
Fatal Casualty.

1t is our painful duty to record the death of
Mr.. Joseph Dodd, which was caused by his
being thrown from a horse on last Thursday
It was but last week that we alluded to the
tlourishing condition of Mr.. Dodd's cane crop,
and the first planter who had commenced grind
ing. Such is the instability of eartAkin the
rhine of life, with enjoyment, wealth and hap
piness-one fatal moment, and our destiny here
IS accomplished! The deceased was a young
man Of unblemished reputation, a warm and
:onfiding heart, Of noble and generous impul-
zes. 1t will be long ere his friends forget him
md in the bosom of his fond and beloved com
his death has created vacancy which
sorrow and weeping can alone fill up. Peace
o the names of our lamented friend.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24
Candidates for Parish Offices.

aTWe are authorized to announce J. H..
PETIT as a candidate for SHERIFF at the
ensuing election.
awe are authorized to announce LOUIS
PETIT as Il candidate for RECORDER at
the ensuing election.
I3-We are authorized to announce GtS-
TAVE LAUVE as 4 candidate for ASSES
SOR at the ensuing election.
awe are authorized to announce HENRY
WORSHAM as a candidate for CORONER
at the ensuing election.
lj-We are authorized to announce A. He
BERT as a candidate for Coroner.
D@We are authorized to announce Il. ).
ROSSEAU as a candidate for Assessor
1T the ensuing election.
1--WE are authorized to announce j. ii.
HAASE as an Independent candidate for
CLERK of the District Court for this Parish!
give are authorized to announce PAUL
DEBLIEUX as a candidate for CLERK OF
the District Court for this Parish.
U7We are authorized to announce J. II
BALCH as an Independent candidate for
CLERK of the District Court for this Parish.
1--WE are authorized to announce j. ".
ROSSON as a candidate for JUSTICE OF
THE PEACE at the ensuing election.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24
ssU. of ~IberVilIe.is

As several of the paper: in the District have
opted the articles from this paper signed as
.bove-and as it has been maliciously asserted
,y the Democratic prints that Col. Stewart
vas the author, we trust that the following will
cttle that matter:
ISLAND, Point Of BerriAe, Oct. Is, 40.
Dear Sir: Your Sentinel of Wednesday last
The loth) | have just perused. Continuous
arduous professional labor in Ascension for
he past two weeks, has prevented a %continu-
ice of the articles over the signature of "U.
{ IberYille," and is also the cause of the delay
il my response to your question in your last
, lumber. You ask if "U. of Iberville'' will abe
LEASED to inform the Democratic prints who is
re author of the articles that appeared in the
; ~ontinel lately above that signatures"
In reply, | state, sir, that they uere uritten by
Myself. Injustice is done to Col. Stewart in
.eribing the authorship to him. | at no time
.eviously, or at the time of writing the articles
u question, consulted with or in any way COM
;. unicated with Col. Stewart, and he was moi
ware that such articles were written by me al
Re time | forwarded them by mail to you.
Iremain, dear sir, very truly, yours,
r. A. UPTON.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24
Ready Made Clothing
Fine GoOGs--No. 4 Charities st.

TENHE subscriber begs respectfully TO acquaint
H. his friends and the ladies i'll general, that he
has now In his store a splendid assortment Of all
kinds of Goods, which he is prepared to sell a, very
low prices.
Plain Barages, black Bombazines, black and
and colored Cashmeres. do. Merinos, do. Nous
seine de LANES, French and American Prints, LII
dies silk and merino Under Vests, Gentlemens
do, Boys and Misses do; n fine stock Of Ladies
English and German Hosiery, black and white
silk do, gents brown and white half hose, Misses
and Boys hose and half hose: Table Covers, Piano
Covers, and plain and colored Oil Cloths, Canton
Grape, Enb'd Cashmere and WoolIen Shawis. al
PRICES; a first rae lot OF Blankets, Quits, Linen
and Cotton Sheeting, &c; Alexander ian,nns KID
Gloves, with a perfect assortment Of all kinds Of
Fancy Trimmings and Bralds, Buttons, &c. All
| ask is a call to prove that | have overy thing in the
way Of Dress and Fancy Goods, Trimmings, &c.
w, w. THOMPSON,
oc24 6m 4 Charities 81.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24

p"Neyer before in our history has an adj
ministration been arraigned, condemned, and
reer."-Union.
That is to say, observes the Republic, the
administration has been arraigned, condemned,
and broken down, before it had an opportunity
of presenting to the country a single measure
of domestic policy. Arraigned by the office
holders, condemned by the ofice-seekers, and
broken down by the heaps upon heaps of de-
famation and scandal which has been thrown
upon it. Let not the Union rejoice too soon
over its labors. The offal which is thrown upon
seed newly sowp, but manures the ground fol
a more vigorous growth.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24

CIDER AND GR1EF.-sCider " said Mrs. Part.
ington, as she withdrew the mug from her face
containing her favorite beverage, and smacked
an admlrlng tribute; solder was a great drink
with my Paul while he was a sogerer here; many
a time has the dear creatur called to me, Mrs.
F., take the old black bowl and go down cellar
and draw a mug of cider / never shall cease
to forget him! and with much emotion she
drained the mug aud pensively replaced it on
tne table. Her knitting was resumed ~instinc-
uveiy and pursued, but soon a stitch was drop
pea, ana then another and an other, and her specs
Tell suddenly from the saddle of her nose; sleep
overlook her, and her head bowed upon her
hands: Strange the effect of grief! some
thought it was the cider.-BoSon Post.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24
For the Sentinel.
For the Sentinel.
SONNET,
On eieuing the National Monument to Wash
7ngt0n.
BY WALTER H. PETERS.

| stand and gaze upon this vast and holy pile,
(The mighty memory Of our giant race,)
Which we, thy children, build to thee, the while
Immortal scion, and hereon | trace
Thy haliowed virtues; while my straining eye
Searches the annals of the world, to fluid
Among the dwellers meath the starry sky,
Thy like, in spo,less purity of sonl, or mind.
Here, the way-farer shall in lowIy reverence bend
Like Mecca's pilgrim. when the shrine is won
And from this fame shall ever upward blend
Imprisoned prayer, for thee, our Washington;
Thy lame is Freedoms, and long generations
Shall nonld and mingle IN the silent dust.
Ere we, the favor'd of the world proud nations,
Thy children, father, desecrate thy trust.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24
0uur Chance for Victory.

There is no doubt that Declouet, Kenner
and Bordelon will carry the State by a majority
nearly equal to that of last November; iIso
Parish, we shall feel fully satisfied if erery TO-
ter wiH go to the polls and rote for the man whoms
he thinks is best calculated to fill the office for
uAich he is a candidate. Let political bias be-
DIN where it shonld, with our State representa-
tiyes and senator--and with this view, let us
c~oljure every Wing in this Senatorial District
to do his duty on the 9Th of November. Col.
Clarke is sure Of his c~lcctionb by 4 majorit. Of
one hundred and fifty votes: ard we must give
Blake and Watson q majority over their oppo-
nents Of at least eighty or ninety votes; their
election may be set down rs surc--leiticr Will
be defeated if the least harmony pervades our
date that we must struggle with the great
est zeal. From the first we believed that the
contest would be close, but that, aside from his
better principles, Stewards indomitable energy,
industry and enthusiasm, were alone too power
full for Harmanson. From every quarter we
have the most cheering news. In Tensas,
Concordia. Franklin and Catahoula, they are
"going it with 4 rush" for the Wing nominee.
There is 10 doubt, says the Baton Rouge Ga
zcttc, that the majorities Of Col. Stewart in the
upper parishes Of this district will be heavier
than received Nv Gen, Taylor. There is no
fear of the result Of Col. Stewards election, If
the Wings of Ibcryi,le md West Baton Rouge
will do their duty. The Wings Of the other
parishes in the district are counting much upon
the majority of Col. S. in this senatorial dis
trict. To say the least, this parish and West
Baton Rouge must give Stewart Il majority Of
two hundred and fifty. To this end let US all
direct our united cfforts-and depend upon it,
50 sure as thai majority is obtained here, so
sure will Col. Stewart be elected to Congress
from the Third District.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24
Concluded nert Week.

ESERGY.-Energy is omnipotent. The clouds
that surround the houseless boy of to-day are
dispersed, and he is invited to Il palace. 1t is
the work of energy. The child who is a beg
gar this moment, in q few years to core may
stand forth the admiration of angels! Who has
not seen the life-giving power of energy ! 1t
makes the wilderness to blossom as the rose,
whitens the ocean, navigates our rivers, levels
mountains, paves with iron h highway from state
to State, and sends through with the speed of
lightning from one extremity of the land to the
other. Without energy what is man ? A fool;
q clod.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24
The Gypsy.

This splendid boat is attracting unusual at
IGNITION. She re-commences her old trade ele-
antly painted and fitted up in every particular,
nd with an increase of speed that ranks her
i. nong the swiftest of the Mississippi steam
crs. Last Friday morning she left the wharf
$s New Orleans about half past nine, A. NJ, and
: ter proceeding as far down as the lower ship
Hing, she turned, and swept by the city and the
= owds with a swiftness seldom witnessed
I'd after stopping along the coast about a hun
mes, arrived here at half past eleven, +. ~
i-ong life and prosperity to the Gypsy and her
;ovial commander.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24

"A SNAKE SToRy.-An old deacon in Yankea
land once told US good story. He was stand
ing one dayby a frog pond-we have his word
for it-and saw a large garter snake make an at
tack upon an enormous b~ull-frog. The snake
seized upon one of the frogs hind legs, and the
frog to'be on a par with his snakeship, canoht
him by the tail, and both commenced swalIov.iro
one another, and continued this carniyoron5
operation until nothing Was left Of either Of
them
This beats the celebrated fight OF the two
Kilkenny cats.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24

SINGULAR CALcULsrIoN.-t lis stated by
Chevreau, a French writer Of some celebrity,
that the world Was created on Friday, the 9Th
Of September, at a little past 4 O'Clock in the
afternoon. 1t was stated by Mr.. Miller, an
Amrican preacher of great celebrity, that it
would come to an end at 6 O'Clock in the morn
ing. Which of the two stated the wiser thing,
the Frenchman or the American! Ans-The
Frcnchman said the wiser think, but the Yankee
infinitely the bplder.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24

rTDurins the week ending on the 9Th inst.
the Postmaster General established twenty
eight new post Offices, chiefly in the Middle and
Western States. During the same period three
post Offices were discontinued, and the names
and sites of fourteen others were changed.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24

ITWe to-day the publication Of
a speech Of Col. Stewart, delivered in the Pa
IRISH of St. Helena, ard will conclude it next
week. We trust that all that get a sight at it,
will read it, for it treats Of subjects highly i'm
portant that every voter in the District should
become acquainted with.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24

GEGIUs AND SADSEss.-Wbatever is highest
andholiest is tinged with melancholy. The eve
of genius has always a p~laintive expression,
and its natural language is pathos. A prophet
is sadder than other men; and he who was
greater than all prophets, was "a man of sorrow
and acquainted with grief"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24
MasaZine.

We have received several numbers of a new
volume of this splendid magazine, and partic-
ularly recommend it to the notice of our read
ers. Each number contains a colored print of
the latest Fashions, Music for the Piano Forte,
besides several splendid steel engravings. See
advertisement on fourth page.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24

UThe Campaign Standard sneeringly an
n%ounces, says the Bee, the return of Auditor
Bordelon to the city. Wouldn't it be quite as
candid to state at the same time that Treasurer
Walker has likewise returned, and, we under
stand, with a very discouraging account of his
prospects,.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24
GAGUEL & JAMESON,
Dealers IN Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods,
No. 6. (FsnytrrS ST..

wv W SSS
NNOULD call the attention of their friends and
the public to their large stock ofFAMlL(
AND PLANTATION nKY GOODS, which
they have and are now re ewing from Europe and
the North. Onrs stock consists in part Of
Rich coIored and black Silks and Saiins.
MerInos, Casin,erea. MouS>eline de Lame. and
Alpaccua.
Black Canton Grapes, and Bareses black and cold.
French. English aud American Callcoes.
Black BonbazineS. Bo,nbazet,es and Tibet cloth.
French enbroidsries, such as Capes, Collars and
Ildkfs.
Irish, French aud German Shifting Linens.
5-4, GA 1914, l2>4 and 14~4 Linen Sheetlnss.
Damask Table Cloths, Napkins and Diapers.
Huckback, Russia and Birds Eye Diaper,
Embroidered and plain Linen Cambria Hdkfs.
Embroidered Curtains and Curtain Damask.
Muslin Edgings and lnserlings.
Valencienne AID English Thread Iaces and lnser-
tlngs.
French Kid Gloves, Silk and Thread do.
The most complete assortment of English, French
and German Hosiery to be found in the city,
comprising all sizes for children, women and
men. of silk, cotton and wool.
CaSsimeres, SattineIts, Kentucky Jeans and
| Tweeds. Cottonades, Denims and ShIrtIng Stripes.
Bleached and Brown Cottons. from Sd to ia
wide; striped and plaid Domesllcs and Iick'lss;
Lowells, Kerseys, Linsey's, Blankets, &c. and all
description of Goods FOR PLANTATION n
FAMILY USE. which We would request oar
friends and the public to examine, as we will sell!
at as low prices as at any house in the city.
U' Parlicular attention will be paid to putting up
orders from The country.
GIQUEL & JAMESON. Charities ST.,
oc24 3m New Orleans.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24
LOTMEkG

13 CAMp.1 Nh. Barnett, us CAMP.
AS now on hand and is constantly receiving
EE an immense stock of
Ready Made Clothing.
All of which being made up at his Factory in New
York, enables him to sell as cheap as any other es-
Enlistment of the kind in the south. U'Conn,ry
Merchants will find it to their advantage to give hun
a Call. . Nj. BARNETT,
oc24 ID Camp st,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24
Temperance i'm Texas.

We have a letter before us from La Grange,
.exas, which states, "a Division of the Sons
been in operation some three months, and
: deing well; some eighty persons have be-
-o.ne members, and the cry is still they come"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24

uOne of the most noted gamblers in San
Francisco is said to be a Spanish woman. She
has been known to putup twenty-five pounds
of gold dust at q single stake.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24
oc24 6m
j. WI. Depaeas

Auctioneer and Commission Kerctam,s-
nFFICE No. 20 Banks Arcade. will make lib
~ eral Cash Advances on Cargoes to arrive, Or
Merchandise in store, to be sod al Auction. He
will also give attention toabe ssNs Of Real Estate.
Cargoes, Stocks, Slaves, eTc.e,e. e24 ly
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24
LIBERALlTY.-The Albany knickerbocker

- TIC ztIDdlTy KIICKtTDOcKef
says:
Inc l~beralty Of some men is absolutely sur-
prIslng, and We much wonder they do not rem.
der themselves poor by their generosity of spir-
it. A young lad picked up, the other day in the
street, a pocket-book containing 500 in monev
and some most important papers, and on return
ng it to the owner, a man in comfortable Dir
cumstances, received ninepence in pennies for
his honesty. This case reminds US Of wealthy
lady who paid a young man one shilling for re-
turning her lost child. From such folks COED
Lord deliver Us.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24

UA negro who had learned to read, wish
ing to give some of his countrymen who had
never seen a book, an idea of it, said: "Reading
is the power of hearing with the eyes instead
Of with the ears"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24

uGen. Georgey is said to be in a state of
such physical and mental prostration that his
life is considered to be- in danger.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24

17I1e who pulls off his coat checrfully. strips
his sleeves in earnest, and sings while he works,
is the man to have.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24

UWe find in our late foreign news that SIX
teen gnillotines have been manufactured in Paris
during the last year, for different continental Co
vefnHents.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24

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