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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28

A LADY ELEcTIoNEERING-The Montgo.
merry correspondent of the Mobile Herald, in a
late letter, says:
The Legislature is getting on as we'll as could
be expected, surrounded as it is by. from eight
to twelve candidates for the U. S. Senate. All
are doing their best in the way of eleetioneering.
Thee is, am told, IA charming young woman
hSfe, who says she will give $4,000 TO have
Her husband elected So someof the members
are likely to be sorely tempted. If she were free
to offer her hand with her purse, there is no
knowing what would be the result, o.
PENNSYLVANIA EDITORIAL CONVENTIONAL
number of the country editors in Pennsylvania
met in Harrisburg on the 9th inst. They pass
ed a resolution to hold an adjourned conven-
ton Oh the LIST of January next. They desire
to secure, by act Of Congress, the transmission
free of their newspapers, in the counties and
congressional districts in which they are pub
lished. ,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28

TIE TRUE DELTA.-This is the name of a
new daily that has just appeared in New Or
leans, published by Messrs. M. G. Davis and
John Maginnis, formerly connected with the
Delta Office. Its equal in typographical beau
ty to any journal, and certainly the handsomest
sheet. for It's first appearance, that hasever been
issued in New Orleah ms. Its character is inde-
pendent of party, clieues, or persons, and its
columns evince an able and high-toned seati-
nent in the broad but jealous and difficulty path
upon which it has entered.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28

DA short time since, circulars were sent
to the different army and navy stations, by the
Washington Monument Association, soliciting
contributions for this national edifce. Colonel
Abercrombie, at Fort Towson, we learn, writes
that the officers and soldiers under his CON-
mand have subscribed literally, and SO have
many Of the Chhoctaw Indians, who, with graz
titude, claim that Washington was the immuta-
BILE friend Of their tribe. This a simple, elo-
quent tribute to the father Of his country.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28

The BopIsco HoAx.-The correspondent of
he New York Courier and Enquirer, who per-
petrated the Bodisco hoax, in his last letter.
says: "Those' editors, who think the Russian
legation the best authority as to the designs of
the Scar, are welcome to their simplicity; those
who deem my statement as to the difficulties
which environ Mr.. Bodisco a hoax, will have
proof of their supineness in due time. We
shall see. ."-
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28

OsE OF THE BHoYs-"My name is Ben L
sure! live at No Bowery, I do. / keep a
deppo there for buck wheat flour, apple-sass,
eggs and butter. | don't keep no clerks at a
thousand a year TO eat up half the profits and
steal the rest, | don't. / keep my book in my
head, and my safe in my breeches pocket; sleep
on the counter o'nights; aid whenI go out in
tho morning and put on my hat, my house is
sIngled, and when I've had my breakfast my
family is fed for half the day; if 'tant, you can
take my hat"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28
TTile umo SAYS the Washington cores

pTile rumor says the Washington cores
pendent of the Baltimore Sun, that Mr.. Bull
lit, of the Republic, is about to be appoint.
ted as Charge to Naples, is very current, and
very plausible. As the appointment was given
to Louisiana, in the person of MFR. Chinn, who
was obliged, by i'll health, to decline it, it is
not improbable that it will be again offered to
Louisiana. But for Mr.. Bullitt, a better place
ought TO be assigned by rumor than that which
is mentioned.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28
The LouIs1ANA.-The jury called by the

THE L~oUIs1ANA.-The jury called by the
coroner to preside over the victims of the i'll
fated Louisiana, have commenced their investi-
cations. In the case OF DR.. E. s. Marsh, of
Milwaukee, whose body was disinterred, the
following verdict was rendered: q
From the evidence Before US, we, the jury,
are unanimously of the opinion that the death
Of DR.. E s. Marsh was caused by injuries re-
ceived on his person on Thursday the 18th day
of November, A. d. l849, from the explosion
of the boilers OF tie steamboat Louisiana, then
lying at the levee, in the city of New Orleans;
and that Clinton Smith, second engineer of the
steamboat Louisiana, who had charge of the
engine at that time, was grossly culpable and
criminally neglectful or careless of his duty,
Cor was incapacitated from want of: proper
knowledge OF his duty,) as engineer of said
boat. We are further Of opinion that John
Cannon, captain of said steamboat Louisiana, is
censurable and highly cul pable in permitting
his first engineer to be absent at the time of de-
parture of his boat, and for not Tin the first en-
gineer's absence) paying ~stricter attention to
the manner in which the second engineer per-
formed his duty. The jury, therefore, charge
that Clinton Smith and John Cannon were (to
the extent above expressed the cause or causes
Of said explosion, and consequent death of the
above named DIR. E. S. Marsh.
A similar verdict was rendered in a second
case, and such will, Of course, be the verdict on
all. The Picayuhe says, in referring to the
foregoing: 'In the course of q week or ten
days the jury intend addressing a memorial
to his Excellency the Governor, in which he
will be requested to direct our Representatives
and Senators in Congress to draw the attention
of that body to the insufFiciency of the present
laws relating to accidents to steamboats,, arising
from negligence of officers or defects in ma
%chinery, and further requesting them to endea-
vor' to effect such Alternative in those laws as
will cause their violation to lead to immediate
arrest, trial, and, in case of conviction, severe
punishment of the offender"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28
1.-THE following items are from the las
Marksyille Prairie Star:

. 1.-THE following items arc from the last
Marksville Prairie Star:
SECOND CRop APPLEs.-A beautiful young
lady of Bayou Rouge Prairie, gave us n bunch
of apples Of the second growth this season,
which presents quite a vegetable curiosity
Last year the same tree bore a third crop, though
the third crop was Of a diminutive species
The first Is said to be a fine large summer apple
of excellent flavor. The long seasons of the
South will ofcourse account for the many crops
and also show that short summers are better
adapted to this fruit
UMr. Prosdam we understand is about to
establish a Sugar House, under peculiar, and
we doubt moi, on very profitable auspices: The
plan is the farmers, (about 30 in number) in the
Prairie, subscribe about ten acres each of cane,
and haul it to the mill. On what condition the
sugar il made we know not, but Of course ex-
ceedingiy beneficial to the Prairie.
A~NAcoNDA.--A huge Snake was killed in this
Parish some time since, measuring eight feet
and d half in length; it is called by some i Dard,
or H~oFn-snakesriA is a curious specimen at. all
events, and can ar1 be seen a I. Mr. Vasseur's store
IN this place.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28

g Z##= &E&4&A6#s f&aa3 Heb @E5-@ EFNFE7akA& @ s-.fE13a ~
! FonEIGa ITEMS RY THE AMERIcA.-The ope-
ratives Of Toulouse have opened a subscription
to purchase a sword Of honor for the Count de
Chamband, Henry v.
The Hungarian officials ars sending Their re-
signations IN masses. asss
The Various nationalities Of Hungary have
recommended their old struggle for ascendant
cy.
The Austrian Government intends to renew
the fertilization of Buda. s ..
The Porte has declared the Island Of Samos>
in . state of blockade, owing to the continuance
of disturbances. .t.
An Austrian Envoy had arrived in Rome to
conclude q treaty ofcommerce for the navigation
Of the Pc. ssi i.
CalpalN, one Of the Neapolifal1 instructions
lists, has been arrested in Rome.
Accounts from Spain state that Narvaez has
taken ample revenge on all the parties WHO,
We're instrumental in tripping his heels. He
has dismissed the King from his post Of Keeper.
of the Palace, and Imprisoned i priest and a
monk, the instrument of the King policy. Is
II is rumored that a new morning Journal il
being projected il Dublin, 70 champion the Re-
peal cause. The advice to pay no poor r4ife has
been carried ont in Kilkenny. Large nuaabers
o. troops had been sent 10 taes AsE.a il order
70 preserve the peace, should any display 81, lie
urangementake place on the 9th Of November.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28

DARK PLAcE.-The Point Coupee Echo
says there is not in that place a Mason's or Odd
Fellows Lodge, nor a Division of the Sons OF
Temperance. This may be accounted for, from
the fact that Locofocoism is in the aseendency
in that vicinity. We trust that our friends of
the. Tribune will use their energies 10 better this
state of things. r5sa Z.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28

p A FLAyTER1SG PORTRAIT PAINTER.-The
New York Mirror, speaking of Bremen, the
authoress, now on a visit to this country, says
she is, personally, rather stout, rather rosy, and
rather gray, she is about fifty-six years of age,
and I'll Ter beauty seems to have struck in.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28

nIt is very singular that two Democratic
prints in this Congressional District discovered
q week since the precise majority of Mr.. Har-
manson, when no Wing print could find it out
and when the majority of no other Congress
sional candidate has been. truly ascertained.-
We have yet to learn that Harmanson has beat
en- Stewart. 500 votes.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28

RAILROAD TO H PARK.-Onr contemporary
Of the Planters BannertelIs us that he passed
Plaquemine about 10 o'clock i. NJ, and was
then just IL miles from the Park, which point
he could have reached in an hour if Bayou
Plaquenins had been in nayigable order but
that not being the case, the boat in which he
was aboard, had to go up and cross over into
the Atchafalaya, and late next day the Park
was reached, having travelled d distance Of 1915
miles. and lost so hours, to encompass the dis
ance OF - miles |! This truth speaks volumes
in favor of there being a railroad constructed
from the Park to Plaquemiine. The advanta-.
ges accrueing TO the stockholders Of such a
ad,twould be very greatAbut not so great ns
the benefit which the owners Of real estate ID
this town would experience, from the additional
impetus snch . work would give to the growth
and wealth Of Plaquemine. In the building Of
this road we do not think that an extrayapant
or expensive one would be advisable, and that II
world probably be'bestto use horsepower On.
" at the commencement, if doubts were enter
tanned as 10 the amount Of business that would
be secured BY such an enterprise. We think
that 4 road Of the above description would Be
profitable without the necessity Of closing the
Bayou. Our leading public spirited citizens
should at once take this matteri into considers
ton, before our friends above OF below Us, take
advantage Of our representation and finish a
road between the Mississippi and Crosse Tete,
such Is the wants Of fheAttakapas require. We
advise those who are most deeply interested ID
the prosperity : = Plaquemine, 70 lose no time
in procuring icclharter. and building i railroad
from here to the Park. Let the work Be once
commenced, and then we can talk and consult
npon the proprietyo Of exerting ourselves to hase
the Bayou Plaquen,ine closed, IL. &C.,
81 a43 -&s&e BS sss@l
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28

Notwithstanding, that the editor Of the
Banner, Of Franklin, had to pay fifty cents for
his breakfast in Plaqnemine, and the same
for bis dinner, we think he ought to have pa.
renthasised the remark thus: they were, how
ever magnificent meals fer q country town and
no market, and far furpasses our crack hotel in
Franklin We certainly cannot believe thst
our contemporary objects to Tic fare in Plaque
mine, Why, we have given four bits for break
fast, where eggs were, ten cents . dozen and
chickens picayune a piece.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28
Meeting of the Planters of Iber-

Alarge meeting Of the sugar planters Of the
parish of Iberville was held in the town Of
Bayou Goula on Thursday, the.25th October, for
the purpose of taking some. actionm reference
to the recent advance of freights claimed by the
Baton Rouge the Bayou Sara packets.
On motion, Mr.. C. Adams, Jr., was called to
the chair, and Mr.. Writ Adams requested to
act as secretary. w
Col. E. G. W. Butler explained the object
of the meeting in a few forcible remarks, and
moved that committee offve be appointed to
draft resolutions expressive of the sense Of the
meeting.
The Chair thereupon named Col. Butler,
Messrs. John Andrews, John Hagan, Jr., Nor
bert Lauve. and c. A. Thornton.
After retiring a few minutes, Col. Butler, on
the rr%.:-t Of the committee, submitted the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions:
Whereas, as the owners and commanders OF
certain Coast packets have combined, for the
purpose of extorting onerous and unusual
treights for the transportation OF our produce
TO market, and have adopted the practice of null
litying the promise upon the face Of their bills
of lading, by marginal exceptions or reserva-
tons, whereby the produce contided to their
care is unjust!y and unnecessarily burthened
VIII AN piIiht eiiai Ses W. coopelaSe, LileIe-
fore,
Rescued, That we, the undersigned, planters
of the parish Of lberville, will not submit to
higher freights than those heretofore paid, viz:
81 per hogshead for sugar, and 40 cents per
barrel for molasses.
Resoleea, That we will not accept of other
than clear and unqualified bills of lading for
produce shipped din good order and well condi-
toned"
Resolred, That should the packets joining
this combination persist in the freights at pre-
sent demanded, that the secretary Of this meet
ing be instructed to correspond with the owners
and commanders of other first class boats, and
invite them into the Coast trade.
Resolrsd, That the proceedings Of this meet
ing be published in one or more of the New
Orleans papers, with the request that those of
Donaldsonville, P%laquemine, Baton Rouge and
Bayou Sara will give them publicity, and that
the cooperation of the planters of other par
ishes is hereby requested.
A. Sidney Robertson, Esq, here submitted
many facts in relation to the freights paid from
other points on the river, within and beyond
the borders of the State, to prove that the
frejghts at present demanded by the coast pack
cts are unusual and eXorbitant.
The resolutions were then put to the vote of
the meeting and passed unanimously.
AyETDFT AnANS Co.,o{o.,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28

A BAD LAWN our last We referred to the
law in reference to the arrest Of runaway
slaves, and as one which the interests Of the
public should demand that it be amended. The
law formerly allowed an amount varying from
ten to twelve dollars for each arrest, according
to circumstances this sum was not a cent too
much, and besides it indued many persons to
be %vigilant and active in their search for runa.
ways. The consequence was that our prison
was constantly crowded with negroes, each of
whom would in a short time be recognised and
taken out by their owners. As the law now
exists, a person can only receive from three to
four dollars for the. arrest of q runaway; and
as this sum would not pay a MI for his trou-
BILE, of course very few are arrested; as evil
dence, the jaAor of this parish informs us that
there has not been more than one-third of the
number arrested since the amendment of. the
law. There is no reason to believe that there
are not'nowsas many slaves at large as were
formerly; and it is not the planters interests
alone that demand an increased amount for
their arrest by enactment, but it is the interests
of all classes Of citizens that judicious laws
are in force to prevent the State from being
filled with fugitive slaves, committing depreda-
tons in every quarter, and giving them an OPP
portunityt to tamper with and seduce those who
are disposed to be faithful-and extending to
them the Still more fearful advantage of forms
ing themselves into organized bodies, whose
systematic operations might result in something
more dreadful than mere theft We trust that
our Senators and Representative in the next
Legislature. Will give their early attention to
this subject,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28

ELECTIVE JUDEcIARY.-The Kentucky Con-
%vention, after q weeks debate, has adopted the
several articles OF the new Constitution repor-
ted from the committee, providing for an elective
Judiciary. The four Judges of the Court of
ppeals are to be chosen by districts, one to be
chosed every second year, and are to hold their
Offices for eight years. ,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28

Is LOUISIANA notwithstanding to the
statement of the Bee, the state of parties in the
next legislature will be as follows: Senate, IA
Wings, 10 Democrats. House, 81 Wings,
40 Democrats. Total So wings, and 81 DEM
ocrats. Wing majority, on joint ballot, 7. i
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28

DThe Connecticut, is a new ship of 1850
tons, carpenters measure, rencently built at
Essex, Conn, and now loading at New York
for Havre. She is said to be the largest ship
ever built in the land of steady habits.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28

UThe Picsaynne speaks Of a new steamboat
about TO visit New Orleans BY the name Of the
Geo. w Kendall. Il she follows one trait in
the past prosperous career of her esteemed
namesake, zoe aduise passengers to keep clear Of
her.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28
Runaway isA Jail.

"a Was brought TO the Jail of this pa
W IRISH u runaway negro man, who calls his
name DICK, and says he belongs to Messrs.
Johnston, Bayley & Duhiclet, of New Or
leans said negro is about % years of age,5
feet 8 inches high, and a grille. The owner
will please come forward, pay charges, and
take him away.
NOES HENRY SULLIVAN, Jailor.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28
The DErrA-rhis ablv conducted ionrn.

TIE DELrA-This ably conducted Journal
has come out in its promised new: dress, and
presents an appearance geographically that
will bear comparison with the best Of this
country. Its stability as an independent sheet is
too.well established to require any remark from
US upon that point. We wish for it a long and
prosperous. career.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28
Runaway in Jail.

~ Was brought to the Jail of this Pa
~ IRISH a runaway negro man who calls his
~ name JACK, and says he belongs to a
Widow Smith, residing in the parrish OF West
Feliciana; said negro is 5 feet 10 inches high,
and a black, with no perceivable marks. The
owner will please cone forward, pay charges
and take him away.
no2S HENRY SULLIVAN. Tailor.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28

The GIPsY.--We regret to state that this
splendid boat struck the wreck Of the Luda
on thu might Of the Goth, while in a fog, and
ran upon \ bsr, opposite Mr.. ". c, Adams
plantstioa,E where she WAS temporarily rep-ired,
and thence returned to the city, where she viii
soon be placed in running order again.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28
NOTICE.

WANTED, BY a man who has had eight or
" ten years experience in the cultivation Of
s'5aef, q nttion as OVERSEER;; good refer
ence / .ur..isaed, a situation more desirable than
the pay. tcan be found at the plantation Of r
N, BsseA T. Co, Indian Village. nor
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28

uH. C.. Brown, nephew Of General Taylor,
arrived in Paris on the 10th of October. His
Intention is to enter at the Lydia National, to
finish his studies.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28
Marion EN- prison..

81 Il etc amene a Ia geole a Plaque
a. mine, un Negro arrtte CONNIE marion,
~ qui Sc nomme JACK, ct dit quill appar-
tent a Widow Smith, residant a paroisse dc
West Feliciana. LIE dit negre est 5 p.eds 10
pouces de taille.
no25 HENRY SULLIVAN, Geolier.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28
Maroon ela Prison.

ML II a etc aYSopG a la eeole do
E7 Plaquemine uhfGgre arrete com.
FIJI me maroon, nomme MADISON
-<k~ ct qui Sc dit appartenir a Mr..
Powers, a N lie. Orleans. Let dit negre est aca
d'environ 81 ans, 5 peids 10 pouces de taile.
NOES HENRY SULLIVAN, Geo1ier
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28

A Coon IpEA--The bill for the preservation
OF files of newspapers by the different county
clerks, which has been pending before the Le-
g%islature Of Vermont, has passedboth branches
of that body, and will probably become a law.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28

uFather Mathew, the apostle of'temper-
was expected tSsarriseat Charleston on the
aoaf insts HE Courierssys 10 wastos De tie
guest Of the Rt. Rev. Bishop Reynolds, during
bis stay there.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28
Maroon en- Prison.

~ Ii ete ameua a a geole de Plaque-
~ mine I'm Negro arratt CONNIE marion.
qui Sc nomme DICK, ct qui lie dit appartenlr
a Messrs. Johnson, Bayley g. Dubiclet, resistant
Nile. Orleans. LIE dit Negro est age denyi-
ron % ans, ct 5 pieds 8 pouces de table.
no2S HENRY SULLIVAN, Geolier.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Runaway i'm Jail.

~ Was brought to the Jail of this
% Parish a runaway negro boy who
~/ calls his name MADISON. .nJ
-kD says that he was on the steams.
Luna, and belongs to a Mr.. Powers, of New
Orleans said negro is about 81 years of aoe
5 feet 10 inches high. Tae owner will please
come forward, pay charges and take him awav
no2S HENRY SULLIVAN, J,,or"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28

s AVIS
4 ~ yOudrait acEeter de seconde main liyrabie
" de Mars j Mai 1850, IN Moulin d sucre a
yapeur pour faire $50 Boueauds aussi un moulin
vertical pour $50 donner les dimensions, ct le
prie d Maj. o. Roulieu, Nile. Orleans, an dsse-
verait lea VAR lnarcher cetts conpagna. o3l3t
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28

uCol. james Watson Webb has been'ap-
Minister to Austria.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28
Kunaw in Jail.

8k FtltEHSH way IN Osaka'
Was brought to the Jail OF this pa
e. IRISH a runaway negro boy who calls his
49, name ISAAC, and says lie belongs to
Achille Sigur, of this Parish; said negro is
about 80 years OF age, 5 feet 7 inches high
The owner will please come forward, pay ei:rg-
es and take him away.
NOES HENRY SULLIVAN, Tailor.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-11-28

gran official statement, made to tee Ken
tucky state c~onstitatiolale cpnyentiioa,, shows
that there are ID that State, Io,lo7 parents and
l9o,99o children.