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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10

TThe new planet ParthenoPe discovered
by M. Gasparis, Of Naples, was observed at the
National Observatory, Washington, by Mr.. J.
Ferguson, on the nights Of the 18th, 18th and
14th inst, with the lar-micrometer Of the large
equatorial. This is the eleventh in the family
of Asteroids, and the seventh that has been dis
covered within the last four years. It resen-
bles a star Of the tenth magnitude.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10

MARRIED-On Monday, 9Th inst, B93
Rev. E. Dupuy, at the residence Of MI. IN
Baugnon, in the parish of 1berville, Mr.. IN.
DoRE F. TH1ESEMAss, of the city Of Nsv
leans, TO Miss CAROLINE MAR1NEAux, NJ
parish.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10
sNNTMERM sEMyAMEA,
PLAQUEMINE
SATURDAY AUGUST 10, 1850.

Our READING RooM.-We trust that all OF
our subscribers, as well as the public generally,
will step in and take a look at our Reading
Room. The two or three subscribers who have
done US that honor. have expressed their plea
sure at the 1annor in which we have performed
our part of the contract, and we think there can
be no dissatisfaction. However, we are pre-
pared to do a great deal more towards having
d ~faultless Reading Room in every respect, if
those interested will but second our views.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10
How TO EAT P1NEAPP1Es.-We xecol

How TO EAT P1NEAPPlEs.-We Esscommend
the following to our lady friends.
Eating this delicious fruit as most people do,
is only a ~vexation to the palate. The discre-
pancy between therodor and favor gives a con-
slant sense of disappointment. Ifyou would
enjoy a pineapple, do it thus. Pare and slice it,
throwing over tho layers as you place them in
a preserve dish, 9 liberal sprink9ipg OF the best
sugar. Let it stand sizsor eight hours and
then serve up with ia. @Youw will find it most
d~elicious-as harmless and molly as good as
strawberries. Some folks would say better.
but we won't allow anything to be better. Y
is cheaper, however, and in this interval between
strawberries and other berries, very conyeni-
ent.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10

TA representative from Bayou sorrel was
in town last Thursday, if not with a apocket
full Of rocks" at least with a "brick in his hat. =
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10

AscEaT OF nj. MISUNDERSTANDING in-
terest had been excited in Paris by the an
nouncement that M. Poitevan, an Rronaut,
would ascend on horseback with a balloon. Up
wards Of 10000 persons paid for admission TO
The Champ de Mars to witness the ascent, and
outside, on the heights OF Chaillot, DC, up
wards of 10000 individuals were collected.
There was a vast number of carriages and horse
men. The receipts must hayebeen very large.
The President Of the Republic WIS present,
and was received with great enthusiasm. The
balloon was fifteen metres in diameter, AZ 70
circumference, and 90 high, but It only weighed
$50 kilograrmes. 1t was a matter OF consid-
cradle difficulty to fill the balloon with gas,
owing to the violent wind which prevailed, and,
when il was filled, it was beaten to and fro 30
strongly that several Of the spectators had TO
assist in holding it. at a little before six
O'Clock, the horse, a handsome dapple gray, was
brought out. A stout cloth was placed round
the body, and several straps, passed over the
shoulders and loins, were united in rings, and
by these rings the animal was attached by
cords to the network Of the balloon. A plat
form Of basket work, seven or eight feet above
the horse, contained the ballast and to this
platform the nronaut had access by means Of
q rope ladder. "A cord, passing through an
opening in the platform, enabled him to open
the valve Of the balloon.
Tie aronaut was dressed as Q jocky, and
had with him several bottles Of VINE and some
bread. Some confusion was caused by the
crowd attempting to force their way into the
reserved place. but they were kept of by the
soldiers. At length, at ten minutes past SIX,
the horse was duly attached to the ballon, and
NJ. Poiteyan having mounted its back, the sig
nal to rise was given. The horse plunged 9
little as it lost it's footing, but when fairly i1
ted from the earth it dropped its legs
case when horses are slung fof
shipboard.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10

DIn our Reading Room viii be found an
elegantly engraved receipt, given by the WASH
ington Monument Society for monies subscrb-
ed by the citizens Of this parish on the 4th Of
Ugly last.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10

UThe National ~Intelligencer, of the oath
inst, says that Major Gen. Winfield Scott has
been appointed Secretary Of War, and Com.
Warrington Secretary q the Navy, until the
arrival Of the new Secretaries of those respec-
tive departments.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10

1.-THE late hot weathefha proved fatal to
many persons in New Orleans, who suddenly
expired after drinking freely q cold water when
over heated, or bya stroke ofsthe sun. Other.
wise, the city remains remarkablyhealthy.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10

uMore than one-eighth part Of the exports
Of the United States are furnished by the State
Of Alabama, a State which thilty-fve years
ago had no existence, and was chiefly an unin-
habited wilderness.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10

uThe New Orleans Courier pays a just
tribute to the foresight and patriotism Of Pres
ident Fillmore, in appointing Mr.. Webster Sec
rotary Of State. s.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10

Bayou PLAouEM1sE.-This bayou has now
reehed a stage too low to be nayigated by
steauers-and Johnston's stages ara about TO
nouAence running from the Park.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10
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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10

uRobert C. Winthrop has been appointed
senator from Massachusetts, in place Of Daniel
Webster.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10

pThere is a piece Of poetry on our fourth
page which cannot fail to make the breasts OF
Indianaans swell with an honest pride.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10

u"I stand upon the soil Of freedom
a stump orator. "No," exclaimed his 4
ker, s'you stand in a pair Of boots that y
er been paid for" \
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10

uWe have been requested to state. that
the Rev. R. H. Rivers, Of Centenary College,
will preach at the Methodist Church in this
town, to-day and tomorrow.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10

DThe Picayune has q late telegrsphic des-
patch, which says that great excitement prevail
ed in the Senate on TAaasday The lst inst, ID
consequence Of the passage Of the bill esta-
blishing aterntorial government for Utah tie
BILL was sent 70 the House, The bilf for the
admission Of Califarnia vss then taken M
MIR. Foote moved TO apend b. dividing CaIfor-
nia BY the line Of 3t deg. 30 min. Mi. Csay
made = psrsrful speech denouncing the d.
u~nionists. He attributed the defeat 81 the
tE'enpreniss q the vacillatpgeoarse of Messs.
h1eee and Underwood. -
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10

suMr. Bates, Of Missouri, declines sccept-
ing a seat in the cabinet.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10

1.-THE Compromise Bill has been defeated.
Mi. Clay's great speech upon it will be found
inthe Crescent, IN our Reading Room.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10
~COMMUNCATED. e
To the Public of PlaQuemine.

1t is well known that Mr.. w. P. Bradburn
has fitted up and furnished at a heavy expense,
q handsome, neat and pleasant Reading Room,
attached to his Printing. Office, which will COM
pare with any city establishments of a similar
kind in the variety and excellence of the news
papers, Magazines and Reviews, foreign and
American, with which a rational seeker after
information combined with pleasure, may re-
gale himself. His shelves are furnished with
most of the leading American political and
literary journals, with leading English Reviews,
the American Monthly Magazines, and foreign
prints of high standing-among the last, Ca
lignani's Messenger. To all those who have
subscribed, | would say, 60 and get the value
of your subscription and to those who have
not, waste no time in doings so. You may learn
more there in the leisure hours of one week,
than you can il a coffee-house in a year.
PHILOSOPHERS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10
NEW ADvERTIEMENE&
State Of Louisiana-Parish Of ItstssRfc
Succession Sale. |

virtue Of a decree or order of then
ID District Court of the State Of Lonl H.
in and for the parish of Iberville. 10 me 6&.
ed, bearing date August 9Th, 1851 wes4xl
at public sale to the highest and last kldda.
for cash, all the moveables belonging 6&iks
Succession of John Duuo1.
deceased, consisting in
Household Furniture; Surgical and6afyeyofsl
Instruments; an extensive lot of Books, &c.I
Sale to take place at the Court Houss, onI
Saturday the nth day Of August 1850, q IA
o'clock, A NJ.
il. PETIT, Sherid6.
Parish Of Iberyille, Arg. !, 1850. suld
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10

QuARRELs IN THE CAMR-The Baton Rouge
Advocate Of last Thursday, after defending
Coy. Walker in reference to certain structures
that appeared in the New Orleans Courier, con.
cludes with the following sensible advice TO its
old political friend and ally:
A word or two Of parting admonition to the
leaky, crazy craft called the Courier. It is Gus.
tomary= when vesseIs become unsafe, to over.
haul them-take ont their rotten fimbers, and
sometimes make = new. 'bulk head" Your
stiimubers'' are very unsound; You require new
ones; you ought to have 1 new head,' and get
one not after your present style--one that
won't yel about IL windy Of foggy weath0l
'she g MT wosth thsse lepsifs
deep water, scqtfls her r.
agstheT, sand may
SonIas
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10

uIn Cincinnati, when the water is too thick
with mud, the inhabitants are in the haRit "
fltering it through cane bottomsd
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10
Fiat de a Louisiana -Psrdsse 4 Iberriias.
Vente de Succession.

TN vertu dun sdecfet de honorable Cou|
T. du SEINE District de l'gtat de Il Louis1
ane en- ct pour Ia naroisssdI berylle, ! md
addresse, en- date ID 5 Aouf 1850, rexpossn
en- vente publiqns All plus lqirant e defIi4
ehcherisseur, pour n conp,at, le mobilies 4
partenant d la
Successors 4 n job. Daaon,
CONSTANT en-
Meubles; In.t,une1ts de Chirurgrss lvrl
&c. &c,
La vente aura lien q maison de com III
dite ParesesSaaadk1e l74aat l391
heuEes A. NJ.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-08-10

"The following communication, banded
US by subscriber, is particularly pleasing, for
which WI return our sincere thanks. It is al
ways gratifying to know that we have not fail
ed to perform what we promised:
Southern shield., 1850-03-02
Mr. Claws Great. Speech.

We extract the following from the Wash ington Correspondence of the Baltimore Patriot, under date of Feb. 9th.
 MT. Clay was greater to-day in the Senate th9n yesterday. His praises are on every tongue, in all circles and in all quarters. All concede thathe is not only very great, but wonderful, as well as very good man. His great eiicrt, covering the whole ground of the excitint controversy, and calling with earnest es,gAd love to the freemen of this mighty nstie;i, to cease ali strifo ana enm- ty against one another, and rally for the preservation of our glorious Union, coming from such man, in such places and upon such an occasion, must and will take deep hold upon the public mind, and the hearts of the people in all parts of this broad land. It will go abroad and be read with admira- tion by millions of people, who can feel how to respect such sentiments and such a re- publican, statesman &I orateras Henry Clay.
 l heard two conspicuous LOcotocos Gone General and the other an ex-Judge, and both formerly in Congress) declare to-day, after listening to Mr. Clay's speech, that they never before had witnessed any effort that would begin to compare Withit. One of them confessed that when Mir. Clay por- Itrayed the dissolved Union in all its ghastly land horrid colors, and the misery and wretchedness that would follow, as con- comitant evils, he could not prevent the tears from couIsing down his cheeks. The other said that MT. Clay's description was the most graphic and soul-stirring he had ever listened to.
 It is conceded on all hands, by locofocos and whigs alike, with few exceptions by ulhas, whom nothing could satisfy, that Mr. Clay'S speech is unanswerable.
 Some have asked who would undertake to answer if, and have this evening heard locoloco members of Congress respond 1 I"Nobody, for nobody can answer it."
 Perhaps Mir. Jefferson Davis may try; but the presumptionis thathe leameda sufficient lesson, not to attempti it, the other day when he lit on the oX's horn, and was brushed of with so much unconcern. Unconcern tc the ON, not to the fly.
Southern shield., 1850-03-02
C H o OLER 4

-~a----1 sA h--VK rE~E yA7 EEo o A CHOICE article pure old BRANDT, LEA selected expressly for Medical use, just to Juy l4, l849, D~.la ,l,oro.
Southern shield., 1850-03-02

appardon of armed men on the bank. He knew at glance what 1t meant. The mob, to prevent any of the Mormons from escaping, had stationed guard beyond the river. He instant ly turned his course down the stream, when whole platoon let off their rifles, bat the dis tance was too considerable A hail of bullets rattled around him on the ice without ury.
 Il will foil the iends yet" he said to himself and put forth all his speed. Mills flew away, when he became conscious that some one was pursuing him. He stacked his velocity, and gradually wheeled about to take view of his enemy. But the latter was still ta remote for an accurate surgey, and t!te hToeilafs s...ssza-. aloud mad prayer-''God grant me that 1t be Col. Turk, and I am willing to die!''
 On rushed the pursuer--ou, still on, like an avalanche. The noise of his iron skates could De heard above the roar of the northern blast, and his dark form loomed in the glitterng moon- beams, large in statute as a giant. As he drew nearer the young preacher smiled venomously. He recognized the arch persecutor, Col Turk, and he laughed outright laugh, that rung over the frozen river like tie wild scoh of some demon, when he saw the other unshcath his gIcaming knife. Mills then immediately pulled his own from its scabbard, and started off, so as to avoid the coming shock, which might other- wise prove fatal, by the mere force of the colIis- ion to both.
 And then began a series of rapid and cunning evolutions to secure the advantage in this new method of combat, the most terrible ever cone ceived. They marked the smooth surface of the ice with circles angles, squares, paralIeTo- grams, and almost every possible figure of plain geometry; but each seemed perfect skater, and could not find the other at fault, or take him un- prepared. They passed repeatedly within three feet of each other, and made quick thruss which pierced to the bone! And still the cloud grew more intense, and the Wrathful wind howled on, while their man9uvres and flights somehow carried them farther down the river where the crused ice was thinner and cracked fearfully beneath their tread.
 Finally the Mormon took the desperate re- solve to terminate the strife by sacrificing his own life so as to make sure of that of his foe at the same time: In the following rush, he no longer turned aside to avoid direct collision, and frustrated the attempt of the lyncher to that end by swerying slightly inward from right line.
 They met at full speed, and the shock was | like that of the crust of adverse comets. At the moment of their fall the quaking ice split beneath their weight, with dealening roar and | the wild waters, boiling and hissing like hell, | swallowed them lOreVer--the persecutor and his victim, both victims now!
 But the river still rolled on it way to the sea: the stars all shone as bright and beautiful as of old in the morning of creation, when the angels Of God chanted their birth song; and the wrath fal wind of winter howled on over the icy grave of the enemies nO m0re!--Sa0aduy ItnIeS.
Southern shield., 1850-03-02
A Word fo V0ung lTen.

Wishingan signing, imagining and dream, ing of greatness, said William Wirt, will moi make you great. But cannot young man command his energies? Read Foster on decision of character That book will tell you what is in your power to accomplish You must gird up your Ioins and % to work with all the indomitable energy of Napoleon scaling the Alps. It is your duty to make the most of time, talents and opportunities.
 Alfred. king of England, though he per- formed more business than any of his sub- iects, always found time to study.
 Franklin, in the midst of his labors, had time to dive into the depths of philosophy, and explore an untrodden path of science. : Frederick the Great, with an empire at his direction, in the midst of war, and on the eve of battle, found time 10 revel in the charms of philosophy, and feast on the luxuries of science.
 Napoleon, with Europe at his disposal, with kings at his ante-chamber, and at the head of thousands of men, whose destines were suspended on his arbitrary pleasure, found time to converse with books.
 And young men who are confined to la Dor or business even twelve hours day, may take an hour and half of what is left, for study, and which will amount to two months in the course of a year.
Southern shield., 1850-03-02
lr,.c po,,tinoioa's Comments on Educa

Mrs. Partington's Comments on Educa- -"For my part l can't deceive what on the face of the aith eddcationis comn' to. When was young, fla gal only understood the rules of distraction, provision, multiply ing, repenishing, and the common domina- tor, and knew all about the rivers and their obituaries, the covenants, and dormitories, the provinces and umpires, they had eddica- ton enough But now they have to study bottomy, Algier-bay. and have to demon strate suppositions about sycophants ot cir cuses, tangents and diagonies of paraIlelo- grams, to say nothing about the oxhides, assheads, cowsticks, and abstruce triangles." '" And the old lady was so confused with the technical names that she was forced to stop.
 St. Louis Reveille.
Southern shield., 1850-03-02
Tokens Of the Dead.
BY MRS. NEAL.

The nursery was darkened, Though soft he sunlight fell, And there weretrihes gathered That motherslove so well; Playthings upol the carpet,
 And dainty litie shoes, With snow whie caps and dresses, That seemedtoo fair to use. A lady stood bede them,
 And yet IL ieo.. 1g joy Shown from the eyes bent downward, To guide her sweet employ; She gathered up the laces,
 But tears were trembling there, And they had dimmed the brightness Of robes once purely fair. The half-won shoes she presses, Close in convuIsive grasp, The rich wrought coral trembles Within as wild a grasp. Well may the room be darkened, Well may the lady weep The little couch is empty,
 The child wakes not from sleep. And soon these grateful tokens Her hands must lay aside, While each recalls some memory Of love, and hope, and pride. For fair had been the flower
 That faded in the spring, And fondly to her darling
 A mothers heart will cling, Faintly as some soft echo,
 That low caressing note, So oft her child's glad welcome, Around her seems to float. An! no, the dreary silence
 With keener bangs was felt, And by the couch deserted
 In agony she knelt. Peace come to thee, young mother, Peace to thy bursting heart, Now even while its throbbings
 Seem rending it apart. 'Tis true Deaths kiss fell coldly Upon thy child's far brow, But OCT thy pathway daily
 An angel watches now.
Southern shield., 1850-03-02
TERMS OF ADVERTISING

For square of 10 lines, frstinsertion, Sl co For each subsequent insertion, 90 Any number of lines under ten, counted as one square,-over 10 and under 20, counted as two squares, and advertisements ofgreaterlength in like proportion.
 Liberal deductions will be made to those who advertise by the year.
 Announcing candidates for State offices, $lO %
 '' '' District ' co
 '' county, |" 5 co
 township," !" 3 % Communications ofa personal nature will be charged double price. Payment in advance. JOB WORK of every description executed in the best of style and at Unreasonable prices.
Southern shield., 1850-03-02
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" VEAs &EA V xIA1'
 A T T o R NEY AT l. A W, MOUNT VERNON, St. Fpacis Co.,. .4rk8
Southern shield., 1850-03-02

We recently heard good story of two persons engaged to fight duel. After the first fire, one of the seconds proposed that they should shake hands and make up. The other second said he saw no necessity for that for their hands had been shaking ever since they began.
Southern shield., 1850-03-02

Senator Cass in his late speech, paid the following handsome tribute to the press:
 "It pronounces the opinion of the present day, and anticipates the judgment of posterity. None are so high as to be beyond its censure, none so low as not to be encouraged by itsapprobation.'
Southern shield., 1850-03-02

According to an article in late number of Blackwood's Magazine, Imprisonment for crime has been attended with such unta- vorable results in Great Britain, that it has been deemed expedent to recur to the old system of transportation.
Southern shield., 1850-03-02
LAND FOR SALE,

HSonf, ,'. sALt1' ; an excellent tract (66O acres) -Ea ol bottom iand' within five miles of Hele- na' on which there are considerable improve ffeIt5' ". H. RINGO.
Southern shield., 1850-03-02

Birds are the poor mans music, and flowers the poor mans poetry.
Southern shield., 1850-03-02

An exchange paper quotes from Paul's writings, "owe no man any thing," and then adds, "We fear some of our subscribers never read Paul's Epist!es."
The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1850-08-29

TIE LEGIsLATciE; \ WORD or
CAUTION. In another place we have
spoken confidently 0. au election Of
the ~his state ticket by the people.
We believe our opIonspts count upon
the success Of the wings Ia tie popu.
lar vote, and staae M1 Ape for The
u. $ Seaa,o1ahip, The Supreme
Cbte-t, and Ms other appointment, IN
.jo,"t AssfSL,y, Oh al ant..ahis ina,
jorI,y M M< .S.nae and Uouse.-
Thus you see an effort u strengthen
themselves III the Senate b. nes0
coalition, Of c0ali,ion:s,s and old In.
ers, IN Clnt.enien county. A4l
tricks Of this kind Ill also be a,.1m ...
Ell IA toaus indeed sc have been :. %.
przed tAa. cHJrt, sere commenc, Il
even last autumn, and haze been c,n.
{ linGcd With more or less activity 40
u ,ln- time, 70 secure anti-whig l,,,
, frc sen,suyes IA the close ,0wns -
No" all We have " say is, let tie
"his' do hir.r whole daty, promp 7
aud efficiently, ia respect u the lie "a
latu,e. Certainly there can be -
"ii. who would hot blush 10 see til,
L. >. .aenatorship aud the bench Of g
Supreme Court filed by intri, .rs
.sc'i al those who brought abou, h
coalition ofi9. 9.--H. IKaeh,uar