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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-19

MECHANICS IN CoNGREss.-It is said that
nearly one half or the members Of the present
Congress were once journeyman mechanics
If SO, (says the Washington correspondent Of
the Charleston News,l this is an interesting
fact, and shows what perseverance can accom-.
plish. These men have become great, not 50
much from the facilities for q common know
ledge, which opr systems Of education afford,
rs from u selfreliance, which q sense of indie
pendence confers. It has been truly said, that
the moment you make . man politically equal
with his fellow, you give him . consciousness
that he is so in all respects. nj &4.a ia /.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-19

SOMETHING NEw.-The Washington Republic
of the LIST instant, says: ave have been inform
ed that a gentleman from New York, now in
this city, proposes to connect the Presidents
house and the Capitol, and the several Depart
ments, with gutta-peroha speaking-tubes, laid
under ground, and to guarantee that ordinary
conversation can be carried on between these
remote points with as much facility as if the
differentparties were in the same room"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-19

Two GREAT CRIMEs.-Wc give the details
this week of two of the greatest crimes of
the description that we ever remember to have
read-the murder of Parkmnan and the cold
and unparalleled heartlesspess and cruelty of a
wife, ..t
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-19
u The following item is from the wash;n.

+on 'teU IS lrOM The Washing
'e soa.esponaence of the Charleston News
g. oet +, philosophers in the aerial line ara !,
t tme e.' aeauy 10 oesiege the Finatee Co,nm;,
machines u "Pppr no for the building Of their
lantle IN SIX days. without dsviat;n,ou moss .na .ne At
from his course. Another pronoss, '%o points
ING a certain upper %current,' to petfn,r oy strik-
lance in half the time. But as d., anros sne dis
OF $4,000 will be necessary to enable II" on
to demonstrate their sublime feats' a an,
preLend the trial will not be made in our d ap-
and generation. "ouf gay
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-19

1.-THE late accounts from Texas state that
Maj. Chavellie ablew out his brains, in a fit of
desperation" He was celebrated for his daring
and accomplishments as a military man. He
particularly signalized himself at Monterey
He was quite a young man-not more than
"a years of age-and a native of Richmond,
Virginia. Il
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-19
PLAQUMEINE:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, ls4e.
TOur friends must not look for a very full
paper for the next two or three wceks-law-
ycr's briefs and the holidays are our excuse.

CNGkEss.-lt is Notifying to acknowledge
that at the last dates received here, dec. ~
there had been no Speaker elected in the House
OF Representatives, and consequently no Or
fianization Of Congress-. At the above date
the ballot staod thus: Winthrop 1902 votes,
Cobb s., Richardson %, Potter Is, Gentry S.
McClernand i, Wilmot 7, Booth /, Strong Q,
Morse I.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-19

HDr Parkman was one of the most liberal
founders of the Massachusetts Medical col
lege. He gave the land, to the vaius of &c.
900, on which it stands, and had the professor.
ship Of surgery named after him. 1t seems
almost incredible that he should meet with as
sassiaation in that saine institution at the hands
of p Of its professors. 4 .tt g
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-19

rive acknowledge a polite invitation from
the Managers, to attend the Masonic Ball to be
given at the Harvey House in Baton Rouge on
Thursday the eth inst, and we will take great
pleasure in attending, if our business will per,
init us.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-19
Lundi, lie 10 Janyier. 1850.

sur Fhabitation ci-apres decrite a 10 heures A.
NJ, les prophecies ci-apres decrites apparenant
aux SUGGESTIONS de Joseph Materne ct JACQUES
Piercire Breaux, ct a la soeiete qui ~existait en-
tire euX, SAVIOR:
l. PROPHECIES de Ia dite societe:
Une habltation situee dams la dite p~aroisse,
sur Ia rive Quest du bayou Crosse Tete, mesu-
rant neuf arpents de face au dit bayou sur qua
rante arpents de profondeur, plus GU moins.
borne en- haut par terre de VIM. Briggs, ct en-
has par terre de Marcelin Bessie, ensemble les,
batisses ct ameliorations, telles que s%ucrerie.
moulin, &c. &c.
Les dix Esclaves, ci-apres NOMINEES:
Bill, age de 81 ans;
Isaac, age de 80 ans;
Tom, age de 20 ans;
Young EIoi, age de 20 ans;
Old E1oi, age de 40 ans;
Synda, age de 80 ans;
Viney age de 80 ans;
FRANCOIS alias Puss, agee de 20 ans;
Marguerite, agee de 81 ans, ct son enfant
Isaac, age de 3 ans.
Auss que le mobilier appartenant a la dite
habitation, ainsi que les eheyaux, betes-a-cor-
mes, &c. 60.
Biens dc la succession de feu Joseph Materne:
Les Quinze Eschares, ci-apres nommes:
~s"3 Is oS W Ais
Drausin, age de 26 ans;
Bazue, age de II ans;
Oxide, age de Ia ans;
Alexandra, age de 10 ans;
Ursin, age de II ans;
Resale, agee de 46 ans, ct ses deux en-
tants, Isaac, age de hut ans, ct V;ciorine,
agee de 3 ans,
Nar,s, agee de 80 ans, ct SEES 4 %enfants,
Alfred, age de 8 ans; Baptiste, age dc 5
ans Theodore, age de 8 ans, ct son petit
enfant age dun an
Roseue, agee de Is ans.
lie mobilier appartenant a la dite succession.
Ternles de Vemte.
Lhahitatien payable $1,000 compliant, ct Ia
balance, IN tiers en- Mars 1850, un tiers en- Mars
1851, ct un tiers en- Mars 1859. Les ~esclaves
appartenant a la societe payabfes, Ia :moitie
compliant, ct Ia balance payable en- Mars 1850,
1851 ct 1852.
Les esclaves appartenant a Ia secession dc
Joseph Materne payables CONNIE suit SAVIOR
kosalie ct SEES deux .enfants 5000 compliant:
Marie ct ses qustre enfants 5000 compliant; ct
Drausin, Jim, Bazile, OXIDE, Alexandra, Ursia
ct kosette ehaem $lOo compliant, ct Ia balance
payable en- trois termes egaax ceaaIAe ei-dessus.
LIE mobllier payable toates semmes n'exce-
dant pas $40 payahles en- Mars 1850.
Les acquereurs fourniront leurs biIlets endos-
SEES a Ia satisfaction des administrators; pour
les prophecies de la societe les acquereurs four
nlront deux billets, chacun pour Ia Motto de-
chaque terme endosses CONNIE ci-dessus les
4ueis blllets seront payables au bureau du Re-
corder de la dite ,paroisse, ct en- cas- de nom
Placement a echeanee, lis porteront interets a8,
pour cent per an. Hypotheque speciale sera
retenue sur la terre ct les ~esclayes pour surete
au Placement des dts billets ct toas interets
sventuels. Actes de vente parderant lie Recor-
aux fra:s des acquereurs. sa..
J. L. PETIT, Sheriff.
1berville, 18 Dec. 1849.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-19

SINGULAR INSTRUMENT OF DEATH.-Mr VIII
liam Clark, Of Malone, New York, was recently
killed by being thrown from a wagon, loaded
with grave-stones, which latter fell upon and
crushed him.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-19

T%gREArEsIsG MI. CLAY.-A dispatch in
the Memphis Eagle, dated Washington, 9th
inst, says: a.Hf.. .gs&.. 4st sata
San individual named Robinson, was arrested
n the Senate chamber for threatening Mr.. Clay,
and was committed to Jail. He was supposed
to be insane" .25 sa 81 3n
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-19

The MIsslpN 10 AusTRA.-Therc is areport,
said 10 be from the best informed circles in
Washington, that at an early day of the session,
n resolution will be introduced into the Senate
suspepding all intercourse Of a diplomatic ma
ture with Austria, growing cut Of her barbarous
and brutal inhumanity towards the Hungarians.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-19

uA letter dated Havana, Nov. 22d, in the
New York Tribune, says
A recent ordinance compels every citizen to
be at his own house at a O'Clock, and If any
there are found in q street after that honr, they
are placed in durance, and fined q half ounce
for the offence, I'll
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-19

RIvER.--The river has risen about ten feet,
we presume, since our last issue, and is still
rising slowly. We again admonish planters
and others TO look well to their levees.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-19

DT THE Millerites, tits stated, intend shortly
to %nnounce again the speedy termination Of
this ~sublunary sphere. Look out for squalls.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-19
Stale Of Louisiana-Parish Of lberpills.
Succession Sale.

(Y virtue of a decree or order Of the hon
- orable 9Th District Court for the State of
Louisiana, in and for the parish Of beryille,
bearing date the 18th Of December, l849, /
will offer at public sale to the highest and last
bidder, on a s= ..Gs ~ ,esa ss.,t
"Wednesday, l6th Of January,
1850, between the hours of 10 A. r., and - p.
NJ, the following described property, belonging
to the
Succession of John Mitcheltree.
and to the community which existed between
said deceased and his surviving widow, Eliza
LIST. < PLANTATION OR TRACT OF.
LAND, situated in the parish Of Iberville, OH
the south west side of Lower Grand River,
Their with the buildings and improvements.
thereon being and belonging, consisting in.
DpeAing House, Sugar House ,and NAH, and,
all the Apparatus for making Sugar. :
I'd. Another Tract of Land, situated in said
parish, on the northeast side Of Lower Grand
River, containing 1863 7O-lOO superficial acres,
bounded above by land of Alexander Strineer,
and below. by land Of c. Adams, jr., together
with all the improvements thereon being and
belonging. r t%3ss I ~ 4
-tt+ q sa# a. Slaves. It
Sd. LAWSON, negro man, aged 40 years;
4th. DAE, negro man, aged SO years;
9th. ANN1ssE, negro woman, aged 80 years, and
her three children-6, AARON, aged s years,
7, ENocH, aged 4 years, and 8, ELIZA, aged
2 years.
9th. A Lot Of Moyeables. -
a&s Terms of Sale.
The Lands payable one-third in March 1851,
one-third in March 1862, and one-third in
March 1855. The moveables, all sums of $40
and under payablein cash on the day of sale,
and all sums over 800 payable in March, 1850.
Purchasers to furnish notes endorsed to the
satisfaction Of the Administrative of said sue
c~ession, payable at the office of the Recorder Of
said parish, and to bear eight per cent interest
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-19
u See New Official Advo.:~
ments on next Page.
NEW ADVERTISrmENT~s
% Etat de Ia Observation-Disclosures dher,;z1,--
Vente de Succession

I'm vertu de trois dccrets de la cour do n.
~ trict, en- ct pour la paroisse dTberyilleDn,
4n dans lie process de H. F. Deblieux, ADM
de la succession do'Jh. Materne ISL. p Breanr
en- date du II Sept. .ls49;; 2, un autre dams la
succession de Joseph Materne de Ia meme data.
8, lie troisieme dams la succession de- Jaeoues
Piercire Breaux, en- date du Is Dec. ,sta-
~Jexposerai en- vente publique GU plus offrant c,
dernier encherisseur-
Washington telegraph., 1849-10-03
-: :::: OCTOBER 8, l849.
MORE DErAULrERs.-The Richmond

MORE DEFAULrERs-The Richmond
Wing saws, the distinguished New Eng
lander referred to some weeks ago as a
probable defaulter, turns out to be the
Hon. Isaac Hill, of New Hampshire.
The Patriot Gov. Hills organ, takes
the matter in high dudgeon, and contends
that his Excellency is not defaulter, but
says sit may be, that the Government
will contend that there is balance due
from him, but he accounts for that bul-
u7ace, and insists that he is fairly and
equitably entitled to it, and is ready to
submit the matter to court and jury.
IF we mistake not, Mr. Price, who
stole about half a million of dollars.
made a similar declaration after his re-
turn from his swartwouting expedition.
He, however, not only claimed that he
was entitled to the amount he pocketed,
but that the Government still owed him
a small balance. Mr. Hills case Is pro-
baby somewhat similar, but the laws
under the pet bank system were possibly
not as stringent as thev are under the
sub-treasury act, at ary rate they were
not enforced The sub-treasury law, for
which MIR. Hill was an earnest advocate,
declares that Il a public officer shall refuse
to pay any balance that appears against
him upon the Treasury books, his refusal
shall be rrina facia evidence of embez-
element, and shall subject him to the
pains and penalties of the act The PA
triot" admits that Mr.. Hill has retained
balance of the public funds, consequently
under the act he is guilty of embezzle-
ment.
Washington telegraph., 1849-10-03

BENNETT ON RITCHIE-The New York
Herald says: Gas for the rawlings of the
Union, we care nothing. Poor Richie
is in his dotage. He who was, one day
the reviler OF Jackson, and the next his
fulsome eulogist-the docile tool of Polk,
and the tremulous expectant of the success
of Cass-ready at all times to curse or
fatter for "a consideration, is not entitled
to much regard, and may well be allowed
to perish IN the imbecility of an old age,
which does not command the respect even
of the masters whose hand he had licked,
and whose behests he has unscrupulously
obeyed. Mr.. ex-Commissioner Burke is
welcome 10 his monopoly Of dotage and
scurrility, and can light his cigar with
what fire is left in the old Virginian till
the next presidential election.
Washington telegraph., 1849-10-03
DEATH OF THE HON. c. W. WILSON.

We are called upon to record the decease Of an
estimabIe member of this community. On Sat
urday last, the Hon. G. W. WILSON, after short
Illness departed this life, at his residence in the
vicinity Of this place. He was buried on Sunday
from the Presbvt erian Church, Main street,
where the funeral services were performed by the
Rev. ]. F. Green, and from which place the corpse
was attended by the Masonic Fraternity and
large coucourse cf citizens, to Mount Holly Gene
terry.
Mr. Wilson was elected last year to represent
this county in the Senate. but resigned that sta
ton, recently, ON receiving the appointment Of
Receiver of the Public Moneys at this city, His
memory will long be cherished as one Of Gods
poblest works-an honest man.
Little Rock Democrat, 28th uH.
Washington telegraph., 1849-10-03
From the Little Rock Democrat.
FROM THE CALIFORNIA EMIGRANTS.

FROM THE CALIFORNIA EMIGRANTS.
We are indebted t., gentlemen of this
city for the following extracts from letters
received from members of the Little Rock
company of emigrants now on their way
to California;:
ALBUQUERQUE, June 27, 1919.
am now on the bank one mile below
town, hunting for place deep enough to
float boat we have built The river is
from 400 to 700 yards wide, and very
swift with any quantity of sandbars. We
will start as soon as we can effect cros-
sing which we shall attempt this evening.
Our boat is 80 feet long aud 8 1-2 wide,
and will pass anywhere for good piece
of work lnanship. The material cost US
S24. The Clarksville company and our
own built the boat IN two days, and we
shall be able to sell our boat for S75 or
$1OO.
Capt. Rogers, Of the Clarksville COM
pany, has had much experience III from
tier life, and is exceedingly well qualified
to lead an enterprise Of this kind. We
will remain with him until we get through
the country of the hostile Indians.
Atthis place mules are very high. The
smaller sort are held at from $50 to SlO0.
Every thing we waut to buy is held at
| enormous prices, and anything we may
have to sell will bring next TO nothing.
One of the emigrants is offering his five
horse wagon and gear, for $40. Flour is
worth 81, 80 per 100 lbs. Corn $6 per
fanaga GAO lbs.), Sugar 25 cts. per ID.
Mutton 81 to So each. 1t is quite cool
here at night. The mountains are capped
with eternal SHOWS,
Washington telegraph., 1849-10-03

SUB-TREAsURy OPEaATIoN.--Some months
ago, while Mr.. Walker Secretary of the
Treasury, it became necessary to transfer two
millions ofdoars from New York to New Orleans
letter from Washington saying SIT is time that
some of the curious doings Of Mr.. Secretary
Walker should be made known," discloses the fol-
lowing as the "curious" way in which this transfer
was made. He deputed Mr.. Harrington, a
whig clerk in his office, to take charge OF the mon
ey "Wby select whig!" asks the Toledo
Blade, and then pertinenty answers: "Simpy
for this reason--f accident had befallcn the
enterprise, that whig would have been saddled
with the blame, all the writings in the matter
were in his name, the agent Of the Department.
Is there any proof that this was the objectl The
proofs as foIlows--Mr. Harrington for this duty
was allowed simply his expenses, and Mr.. Nc
Ferren a locofoco, selected to accompany
Mr. Harrington, and although all tie responsibility
rested upon Mr.. Harrington, Mr.. McFerren was
allowed for his journey four thousand dollars over
and above his expenses The spos in this case
were kept in the hands of the pict0rs, while the
dutes the labor, and the responsibility were made
to rest upon the wings. Thus We see not only the
beauties of the Sub-Treasury, but the beauties Of
Iocofoco management"
Washington telegraph., 1849-10-03

THAT BROKEN SwoRD.--Few questions OF great
er historical interest have been involved IN more
doubt than those connected with the sword break
ing exploit that occurred on the occasion oi uul
surrender. Who it was that broke the sword still
remains a mystery--wheiher Colonel Nc Arthur,
Col. Miller Colonel Cass The histories and
newspapers of the day say that it was Col NC
Arthur. The orators of the Baltimore Convention
and the Locofoco journals, during the late Presl'
dental canvass, said that it was Col Cass
During the late campaign, reward was talked
of for the production Of the pieces Of the sword IL
was supposed that the real thing could not iaii 10
produce a conviction among the faithful ihal
would operate powerfully in behalf Of the Baltimore
Candidate. The non-productiOn Of the corpus
staggered belief little, and is supposed to have
united with other causes in defeating General Cass
before the people. What was such great war
iior without his swordl Nothing
His friends will be gratfed to learn that this
difficulty is removed for the next campaign. we
learn from the Gazette, Of Cincinnati, that the
hilt and a portion of the blade of the very sword
said to have been broken in the stump by General
Cass had arrived iu that city. portion oil the
belt was attached, much cut and hacked in It's
edges, showing more marks of broil and batle
than did the sword and buckler OF Fastaf after
the celebrated encounter on the road BY Gadshli
my bncker cut through and through; my
sword hacked like handsaw, ecce signun
The production Of this interesting relic Just al
this period is well calculated to revive and reinvg-
orate the spirits of Hunkerism. 1t will be an
immense card in the next canvass. We can
readily imagine the excess of enthusiasm when
its exhibition will arouse among the faithful.
cannot but excite the fervor of the antiquarian as
well as Of the patriot. What has been its iate
since the memorable day it was shattered in tho
stump From what custody is it now produceo'-
We hope that these questions, which are likely ~ ~
become of permanent historical importance, w'n
be accurately examined; and that the relics wlla
proper proofs of identity, will be deposited IN some
public institution, where they may continue
after ages to stimulate the rising vslor OF Amer
ica.-- Washington Republic.
Washington telegraph., 1849-10-03

1--WE have got thus far on our trip
We have had some hard times, but all of
us have enjoyed good health.
We are in country where wood is
scarce except in spots near the river, it
is principally green cotton wood. We
cannot get any reliable information as to
the best route, and we are left to choose
for ourselves. Ten wagons In company
and thirty men, not sufficient for our pro-
lection, but close to the Clarksvile com.
pany. Some are desirous of turning off
here, and making straight cut over a
country that is represented as almost des-
titute of vegetation. They eau do so if
they choose, but | am determined to fol-
low Col Cook trail. have eight mules
in my wagon and one Camanche pony.
Horses do not stand the trip very WE'LL
Corn is SO 90 per fanaga, gao lbs Once
I paid 20 cts. for a peck of green grass,
for my team The rainy season has COM
menced, and we now expect to have
better grazing We will travel so miles
below this place, before we leave the
river. Of the route from that point we
can get but-lttle knowledge. Captain
Rogers and myself have determined to
procure the services of a guide, if one can
be obtained.
This is mountainous country, full Of
minerals. | have seen gold. silver, cop
per, lead, and some other mineral which
| could not make out The bottoms Of
the creeks and branches are covered with
white deposite, which tastes much like
saltpeter. Large quantities of pumice-
stone are on the banks of the Rio Grande,
foated down from some volcano above,
and very frequently large masses of lava
of black color are seen scattered about.
But a few of the emigrants have as yet
crossed the Rio Grande. We are nearly
the first. Some 70 we are told have pre-
ceded us. We will probably overtake or
pass them within two weeks. There Is
some prospect of difficulty with the In
dians. / do not fear them myself. |
think it is all talk and no fight, as it was
with the Camanches. We never saw
one.
We made the trip through to Santa
Fe two weeks ahead of Capt. Marcy
We are now laying on our oars, making
but from 10 to Is miles per day to i'm
prove our teams before we take to the
hills.
Washington telegraph., 1849-10-03

Dissolution OF rHE UNIoN.-Dr Bethume de-
livered an address at Cambridge, Mass, from,
which we make the following extract:
'Suppose, for one melancholy moment, that
this beautiful economy of exchange were broken
up; that the Western valleys shut out from
the sea by adverse governments, that those OF
the coast were hemmed in their own narrow limits
by hostile forts along the mountain ridges; that
between the North and the South there were
neither commercial nor moral sympathy, that at
every State line passports were dem; nded and
tariff set-who must shrink not from describing
tie terrible consequences the stagnation OF trade;
The silence of brothery counsel; the constant eudS
the multiplication of armies; the Can-like exter-
minating wars; the overthrow of law by mills; AIRY
dctators; the ruin of all that makes us pros
porous at home and respected abroad: the sure
catastrophe, moral and national death! Oh that
those who for any talk lightly Of dssolving
the Union, would CONSIDER the immense greater
evils such a rupture would inevitably cause, the
awful guilt it would bring upon themselves
Whatever may be cant OF words, no lover OF law
could ever kndle the torch OF such incendlarlsn,
no lover OF peace such fratricdal slaughter, M low
er of freedom plot for such general slavery, no
lover of God undermine the eminent watch-tower
whose light is now shedding over the world such
bright promise of d universal brotherhood. Were
it possible that American womb could be SO
cursed as to bring forth diabolical monster,
and the malignant ErostratuS coul be successful,
loud, bitter, heaven compelling cry would go
up from all The earth swelled by generation after
generation, until the final fires shall have swept
to hell all trace of human crimes Anathema!
auathema! anathema! Maranatham!
Washington telegraph., 1849-10-03

THE INQUIsITIoN RE-EsTABLIsHED'-
Accounts from Rome, by the last steamer, ;
state that person has been seized anu
thrown into prison by the officers OF ,ns
Inquisition. If France has succeeoeu
in restoring this Infamous and atrocio.'
tribunal, she has yet another infamy 10
answer for to God and to man.