Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-01-11
UThe following communication comes to Us
from, u highly respectable source, but apart from
that, it's wit alone warrants an insertion:
"A Boat as is a Boat"

correspondence ol Ut outHcIh Seutihei'I
STEAMER SAVANNA, 9th JAM, '49.
Mr.. Editor: In obedience to the precept of "Ie'
praise be awarded where praise is DUE | propose
giving yeu a few lines in recommendation of this
delightful steamer. And first, of Ter speed. You
will scarcely credit II, though it's a fact, she makes
| wonld suggest that she be purchased for a day
boat TO Baton Rouge. Her state rooms are COM
modious. measuring 5 feet 2 inches. The conse~
quence is, a man has 10 curl himself up 10 sleep
in her berths; an operation producing a delightful
sense of warmth and comfort these frosty nights.
The bed-bugs aboard too, are the most polite |
have seen. They resign eutire possession until
about ~ o'clock, thus giving you an honr or two
of delightful repose. At the witching hour they
steal softly forth, and show an inclination to be
friendly. by %peeping in at your ears, and sinking
their delicate bills in the end of your nose. You
will bear in mind, it is not on every boat they
render these civilities during the winter months
The captain informed me his bed-bugs and reaches
were old and respectable families. having occupied
their present quarters for many years past. To sa-
tisfy himself that his state rooms were all that could
he desired, the captain occupies the best one hlm-
self. just to try it.
Their table bends under the weight of Injuries,
which every one feels 10 be dangerous these cholera
times. The pork is the freshest l have seen, and
the beans would delight the eyes of any wandering
son of New England. Their beef is from the
Cincinnati shambIes, and is kept until it becomes
dry and firm. But ifyou rejoice over their dinners,
you grow no less glad over their breakfast. With
that prudence which should ever characterize the
gastronomy of boats, their coffee is not made too
strong, les, it should shake the nerves of the pas
sengers. 1t is of a pale amber hue, leaving you in
agreeable perplexity whether you are drinking
coffee or tea. The bnckwheat cakes are broughtin
cold, to avoid dyspepsia.
must not fail to mention. also. that an old gen.
tleman Of charming ~volubility is kept on board, to
amuse the passengers and instruct them in political
economy. His views on tariffs, free trade, &C.,
would grace the finest portions of Mr.. Walkers
report.
But, over all these, and pervading the boat from
rudder to figure head, is an aroma which a Cincin-
NATHAN might fancy, foated from the "spicy shores
of Araby the best" To others, this fragrance
might seem swmish, but nutritious and healthy. To
the delicate olfactories of those from the Queen
city" iii is redoIent of home and smiling faces.
will not prolong this notice of the steamer Sa-
wanna, lest1 be suspected of partially, or interested
motives. l can only say 10 the travelling commu-
nifty, make one passage in her and you will never
forget her. IBERvLLE,
The HEALTH OF THE ClrY.-The N. o. Pr
cayune says: 1T affords us much qualification to
be able to announce that the disorder which has
proved so fatal within a few weeks past, has run it,
self complely out, and now that notthe sIignest dam
ger need be apprehended. We feel perfectly au-
thorized in saying that all danger is past, and those
who fled from our city at the breaking ont of the
disease, may now return without fear of sickness.
save the Ellis that flesh is heir TO-" in ordinary sea.
sons. The weather has cleared up, and a hard
frost with a sharp wind has dispersed the foul va
pors and purified the atmosphere, so that the CITY is
now completely restored to its usual healthy condi>
lion. We need but the return of onr fellow citi>
zens, business men and votaries of pleasure, to pro-
dnce a revival of the active business pursuits and
The gaieties for which New Orleans in the winter
season is so noted. All who are in the city feel per-
fectly secure. and a cheerful spirit has succeeded
gloom which a few days since, pervaded all cir
We again assure our absent friends thatthey
can return with the most perfect safety.
RUSSIAN MlNERALs.-In these times of high ex>
in relation to minerl wealth, says the
Washington Union, it may not be undressing to
state that a gentleman of this city, Professor w.
Johnson. has recently received, by order of the
Russian government, a splendid and valuable series
Of the minerals of that country, embracing some of
the rich and valuable metallic ores, from widely
distant parts Of the empire, The donation is un-
to be an acknowledgement Of important
rendered to certainiofficers ofthe Russian
mining corps, sent out to this country in 1886, to
investigate the subject of the mining and use of
anthracite and other Goals. It'is an appropriate
compliment, and accompanied by letters which
in the most unequivocal terms of the high
ofthe scientific aid and cooperation Of
Professor 1nhuenn |