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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

MORE "SEcEss1oNs THE citizens of the
parishes of Bienvlle, Claiborne and Bosier, re-
Gently held meeting at Mount Lebanon, at
which, among other resolutions adopted, was
the following:
Resolved, That the admission of California
with the boundaries prescribed in her consti-
tuition is an act of aggression and discrimination
against the Southern States, and should be re-
sisted by them, by all constitutional means.
We are curious to know what will be the
first motions of these patriotic gentlemen to-
ward resistance. We notice, by the way, that
among those who figured prominently at the
Mount Lebanon meeting, were few who, two
or three months ago, received such terrible
lampooning from Senator Downs.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

NEST BUILDING F1sHEs-During the recent
sitting of the Scientific Convention at New
Haven the following interesting facts were
made public:
Professor Agassiz delivered some oral re-
marks upon the care which certain fishes take
of their young Having alluded to the lower
species of the fish, which lays its eggs, and
leaves its young, who never know parents, and
rise but to be swallowed by larger species, he
said, that when he arrived in this country, he
heard offish that did protect their young, but
could get no farther information on the subject
The Professor then proceeded to detail an in
cident which came under his own observation
last May. When walking on the sea-shore
at, he saw two catfish rushing from the
shore to the water He went to the place from
which they started, and he saw black mark
formed where they had been. There were
two tadpoles in it; and by-and-by he saw the
catfish return to the spot, and looking as if to
see if their spawn had been disturbed. They
got on their nests again. He watched them,
for a while, and threw stone to disturb them.
They ran to the water as before but in ten
minutes they returned again; and in this man
ner he disturbed them and they returned, four
times, which convinced him that they were anx-
ious to return to their young and protect
them.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

LAYING NOT Always WAsH1Ee.-Colonel
Kemyss, of the 4th regiment, was remarkable
for the studied pomposity of his diction. One
day, observing that careless man in the ranks,
had peculiar dirty face, which appeared NOT
to have been washed for twelve. month. he was
exceedingly indignant at so gross violation Of
corporal, who was an Irishman, "take the man
and lave him in the waters of the Guadiana,n
After some time the corporal returned "What
have you done with the man sent with you!''
inquired the Colonel. Up flew the corporars
right hand across the peak of his cap-"Sure,
ant plaise your honor and didn't y'r honor tell
me to laue him in the river !-and there he is
now according to y'r honor's orders" The by.
ISLANDERS, and even the Colonel himself, could
hardly repress smile at the facetious mistake
Of the honest corporal, who looked innocence
ITSELF and wondered what there could be TO
laugh at
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

THE president AND iMIN EEY.--The 1ui-
lowing paragraph is from the excellent reply of
President Fillmore to the Turkish Commission
er, when the latter was presented to him:
"Amin Bey! you have said, and said tru y,
that His Imperial Majesty, your Sovereign the
Sultan, has won the appreciation of the Amer
lean Government and people, by the course
pursued by him in favor Of those unfortunate
Hungarians whose recent condition had claims
on the feelings of the humane and benevolent
all over the world that appreciation, let me say,
is deep, and cordial, and widespread. Not
disposed to interfere with political occurrences
which do not affect ourselves, the people OF the
United States are yet intelligent and well-in-
formed, and quite observant of all that passes
in the world, connected with questions of ma
tional and human rights. While they main
tain strict neutrality in all foreign wars, they
nevertheless sympathize most deeply in all
struggles against oppression. They are lovers
of justice, Of mild governments, of humanity,
and of every thing which promotes the cause OF
political and social happiness among men,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

WONDERFUL MAcH1NE.-Tyler Davidson, says
the Cincinnati Commercial, yesterday showed
us wonderful specimen Of artistic ingenuity,
which came about as near to perfection in its
imitation Of nature asst is possible for human
skill to approach. It was small box, contain
ing delicate combination of machinery, simi-
lar to that of watch, which, when wound up,
caused beautiful little bird, with the richest
plumage, to start out from the lid, and after
warbliug sweetly for while, return to its place,
The lid closing after it. The bird seemed endow-
ed with life, moving its bill to the time of it's
notes, and futtering as it sang. It was manu-
factured in Geneva, and cost one hundred gui-
meas, or $500.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

SECESSION IN M1ss1ssrPP1-Speaking of the
proclamation of Governor Quitman, of Missis-
sippi, convening the Legislature of that State
for the purpose of acting upon the question of
secession from the Union, the Brandon Re-
publican says:
"The issue is now made and we are ready
fully ready for any emergency which the case
may present. Peace and acessat'on OF nnpIo- pro-
ftable excitement we desired, and had fully
cherished the hope that such might have been
the result; but the contrary is to be the case,
we say that is incumbent and imperative upon
every citizen, calmly and deliberately to reflect
upon the tendency of the unwise and unwar-
ranted course which is now being proposed,
and boldly and determinedly, and uninf1uenceo
by personal, party or sectional considerations,
on behalf of himself and his common country,
to do his duty as true American, as we'll as
'Mssissippian.'
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

u The first Woolen Factory in Texas is
just going up on the banks of the San Anto-
MO River. The proprietors intend to manu-
facture the coarse woolens which they will fur
nish cheaper than they can be imported. The
San Antonio and San Marcos Rivers abound
with favorable sites and an inexhaustible guam
tity of water power. The country is admirably
adapted to the raising of sheep. All articles
of food are cheap, the mild climate, and every
thing, is in favor Of the new enterprise.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12
Music Store,
No z CAMP STREET
NO. 81 CAMP STREE IT,
THREE DOORS FROM CANAL ST, n.

" ~ THREE DOORS FROM CANAL ST, n. o.
The subscriber offers for sale at very reasonable
prices and on liberal terms, PIANO FORTES Of
9, lI2, 6 3-4 and 2 octaves, in rich rosewood,
walnut and mahogany cases, made by the old and
celebrated manufacturers, T. Gilbert g. Co. Pia-
ms with the EoLIAE ATTACHMENT, appropriate to
sacred music. The Eolian is guaranteed by the
manufacturers to remain in tune years. Pianinos,
GTand and Sem-Grand Pianos from the factories
q Henri Hers and J, PIeyel & CO., Paris. The
beautiful new invention, the Dolco Compana, to
the Grand Action Piano, and Pianos from the fac
afies Of Firth, Pond & CO., with the vibrating
overbridge and the new scale Pianos Of VIM. Hail
and Son, New York. MELODEONS and Sc.
hAPHINES, for church choir music. All the
new publications Of songs waItzes, etc., are re.
ceived soon as published. with large stock Of Old
Ass,e, accumulated during the last twenty years,
enables The undersigned to fiji all orders complete.
lsses:ctso: Books for all musical instruments. Se-
cond hand Pianos bought. sold and exchanged in
ard Repairing will be promptly atssnded to- T Afl
kinds Of musical instruments repaired. Mnsc
6o.od to order. Harps, Guitars, Vioiins, Fln,es es
Strings for Harp Piano, Guitar, Violin and Ran;o
--and all articles in the music line for sale hv
pnS om VIM. T. MAYO,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

AFFAIRS IN CUBA.-A merchant of Boston
has just returned from visit to the island of
Cuba. He represents the excitement there in
relation to the Lopez expedition as still being
very intense. The expedition is the subject Of
conversation among all classes and very
strong feeling against the American residents
and those who visit the island on business has
sprung up. He is confident that the trading
class, the merchants, are almost unanimously in
favor ofthe revolutionary movement, and would
aid it so far as in their power, without render
ing themselves liable to detection.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

Biddle, familiarly called Nick Biddle, was con-
nected with the U. s. Bank, there was an old
negro named Harry, who used to be l1fng
around the premises. One day in social mood,
Biddle said to the darkey-
sWell, what is your name, my old friendg'
"Harry, sir-ole Harry, sir" said the other,
touching his sleepy hat.
''Old Harry" said Biddle, awhy that is the name
that they gave to the devil, is it not!''
ayes, sir" said the colored gentleman, asome-
time ole Harryand sometimes ole Nick"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12
PLAOUEAINE VILE, La, OCTOBER H. 1850.

SoMETH!NG MvsT BE DoNE.-The editor OF
the Providence Journal, in a satirical article
on the subject of publishers of newspapers
working for nothing and finding themselves,
says:
We have noticed several atrocious cases
where editors have had the audacity to demand
pay for cost of publishing matters of the high
est public Importance, such as resolutions of
thanks to steamboat captains, putfs of new
schools, ward meetings for charitable objects,
political meetings, marriages, and obituary no.
tees of infant children. Something must be
done to put stop to this, or editors will soon
begin to think that they have the same rights
as other people.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

TAKING THE CEksUs-- One of the assistant
marshals employed in the western part of New
York, communicates to the Oswego Times the
following amusing illustration of the facility
with which man may be misled by answers
that are direct and true, but "nothing else:"
Il must now tell you of joke had put on
me in the good town of Palermo. called in
at house early one morning-saw q young
girl, whom took to be ten or twelve years old.
| told her my business, which she took very
coolly. ! asked her: is your father far
mer!' She answered: He is is he at
homer He is is he in the house? 4 sup
pose he is will he give me the information.
4 suppose he will waited while and then
asked, Have you mother" 4 have is
she at homer 'She is will she be in soon!'
Cant say is she gone from homer She is
not Well, saw there was but one room to
the house, and had got tired of waiting, spoke
to the young girl, saying, 'Where is your faith
er?' The same answer-sHe is at home.
well, where is he! Same answer-tHe is at
home well, where is your mother! why,
at home. where in the name of common
sense is their homer why, just over on the
other street. Feeling rather chagsined, I ask
ked, who is the head of this family?' An
swered promptly: my husband, sir Are
you married!' Yes Have you any childrenv
Two How old are the childrenr Two
years How old is the otherr Two years.
How is that? Very easy, sir; they are twins ?
This solved the whole mystery; they were
fine looking boys-she, the youngest looking
mother lever saw. 1t shows how easy mat
ter it is to be mistaken"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

The REMAINS OF GENERAL TAYLoR-Presi-
dent Fillmore on the oath ult, in special
message to Congress, made known to that
body that the wishes of'the family of the late
lamented President, were that his remains
should be removed to the State of Kentucky.
On motion of Mr. Vinton, the message was
referred to the Committee of Ways and Means,
and ordered to be printed.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

HAYNAU's FLoGGING London Times
defends the conduct of the brewers and Por-
ters of London, in mobbing this monster. In
this county, there has baen but one opinion of
this act of popular justice. 1t was an insult to
the English people for this wretch to polute
their soil by his STEP A more ignominious
punishment could not have been inflicted upon
him. than the chastsement he received. He
wil for the rest Of his days, confine his travels
within the limits of despotsnl.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

DEcAYED SEHs1BnIr1Es.-Mr. and Mrs. Bray.
ton had quarreled for nearly half an hour when
both quieted down, as if by consent. Neither
had spoken word for some ten minutes.
Mr.. Brayton fumbled over paper and pretend
ed to read it. Mrs. Brayton patted the carpet
with her pretty foot. Brayton, at last, ven-
tured to observe, 'My dear, is MT the gas leak
ing some where, there is such an odor in the
room" ut is MT the gas,' replied Mrs. Bray
ton, almost choking. 'What can it be then,
my dear?" "Why, it, is your, your decayed
sensibilities," and Mrs. Brayton bWst into
tears. -
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

THE DocToR.-A doctor in Ohio writes to his
father as follows:-"De daddy, conclewded
Ide cum down and git grinded into doctur. l
hardly don't think was in more than ours.
afore out cum as slick wun as ever was
Hale columby happy land,
Ill amt Doktur, I'll be hang'd.
Ipukes, purges, and SWEETS EN-, H.
Then if tina di, wi-then lets EN-.
I gifts plente of custom, because they says that
die eezy. When you rite, don't forgit to put doc
tur afore my name"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

p Jenny Lind, it is said, is still pestered
with beggars of various kinds. She receives
on an average hundred and twenty letters a
day, soliciting share of her liberality. This
is truly despicable. Such meanness is discre-
ditable to the country.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

% At the entertainment given to Jenny
Lind by the Mayor of New York, she was ask
ed to sing. She very gracefully refused, on the
ground that she had make contract with Mr..
Barnum, binding her to sing only for him, OF
charity; and the Mayor, as man of business,
knew she could not break it,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

THE DANGUE.-A Charleston paper states
that not more than one person in ten in the
city 9of Charleston escaped the dangue or
"breakbone" fever. At one time there were
$4,000 cases reported as existing in the city
Though there have been so many cases, it is
not little remarkable that there should have
been none of fatal termination.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12
From Gov, Tucker.

For the benefit Of suffering humanity, as well as
an act Of justice to DR.. SAMUEL GILBERT, l
make the following statemen,:-That in June last
| had a small tumor upon my face, rather between
my nose and cheek, which gradually increased dor
ing the past summer in size aud extent; on accoun
Of which consulted several truly eminent physi-
clans, under whose treatment received no benefit.
In the latter part Of last January visited New Or
leans In the space Of seven days, bofore reaching
the city, the tumor had greatly enlarged, and the
inflammation increased to an alarming extent; so
much so, that from the inner corner Of my eye to
the end Of my nose, and out to my cheek bone, be~
came literally a lump Of putrid flesh: The disease
had also made its appearance on The opposite side
Of my nose. In this condition presented myself
to Dr.. Samuel Gilbert, not knowing with what dis
ease was afflicted. Dr.. Gilbert promptly pro-
nounced it an eating Cancer Of the most virulent
character Iput myself under his treatment: He
extracted the tumor without the use Of the knife.
and in four weeks my face was well, as then and
still believe. !. N. IOChEh.
New Orleans March 13, 1850.
pDr. Gilbert's Office is No. ~ Magazine st:
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

The RULING PAss1oN-Some of the Down.
casters are so fond Of driving bargain, that
they purpose to give very extravagant prices
for tickets to hear Jenny Lind, provided the
girl takes it out in trade-tin pans and such like
articles.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

% Miss Apolonia Jagello, the Polish and
Hungarian heroine, visited the Turkish En-
bassador, at Washington, on the 2lst Septem-
ber She was accompanied by the late Dicta-
tor of the Republic Of Cracow, and expressed
their thanks for the protection afforded the re-
fugees by the Sublime Porte.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12
PLAQUEMINE:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER -, 1850.

U The New York Mirror says movement
is on foot in that city, towards raising sum of
money, for the purpose of making compli-
mentary present to the operatives employed in
the brewery of Barclay, Perkins & Co., London,
as testimonial of respect for their manly re-
ception of Marshal Haynau.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

U In this State the following new post offices
have been established Cloud, East Felicia
ma, J. S Peacocke, postmaster; Isle Brevlle,
Natchi,oches parish, P O. Chaler, postmaster.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

T To preserve butter, sink it in the Missis-
sippi River. Lately some kegs Of butter were
brought up by diving bells, from the wreck OF
the steamer Neptune, sunk twenty years ago.
and it was as sweet and good as ever
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

10 Stewards store in New York, is to be en-
larped, at cost of $l00,Ooo-the marble for
the improvement alone costing $25,ooo. The
Jenny Lind Hall (now nearly 6nished) will
cost 100000. A list is published of is pub
lie or private buildings, now in course of erec-
ton in New York city, making the aggregate
of the whole cost e989,O00. - - Il
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

D Intelligence to the 18th ult. has been re-
ceived from Kingston. The st. Lucia Palladi-
um Of the 18th August states, on the authority
of rumor, that Solouque, or Faustin Premier,
of Hayti, has been assassinated by the Prime
Minister
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

A CUBA AFFA1R-A dispatch Of the 21st,
from Washington, says:
"The Spanish minister, at the request Of Mr..
Webster, returned last night from New York,
and had long conference with him. The bu-
siness relates to Cuba, and we understand that
another attempt is to be made on Cuba The
descent is first to be made upon Hayti, for the
overthrow of Faustin Soulougue."
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

U 1t is stated that the Sultan of Turkey has
notified our government Of his readiness to send
Kossuth and his companions, free of expense,
provided the United States will bring them over
to this country. This matter is to be consider
ed in Executive session in the Senate
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

G A writer in the New York Journal of
Commerce estimates the population of that
city at ATS 900, and of Brooklyn and Williams
borough at a total of 100000. It is proposed to
unite these, in order to enable New York to
claim population of near 100000.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

The WASHINGTON REPuBLIC.--1t is announ-
ced that VIM. M. Burwell, Esq, of Bedford
county, Va, has become associated with Mr..
Sergeant in the editorial management of the
Republic.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

Appropriations for the Writings Of the Pre-
sidents.-For those of Washington, s45ooo;
Jefferson, $49,95o; Madison, $67, 900; Monroe,
$4,000; for John Adams, $22,5OO.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12
To the Public.

wish to bear testimony to DR.. GILBERTS
skill, through your valuable and truly Independent
paper. was sorely afflicted with hereditary can
Ger; the disease killed my father, who had the best
medical aid in the country. The disease made Its
appearance on my upper eyelids, and continued TO
spread and pain me severely, until well nigh lost
my sight; could scarcely discern horse from n
man across the street. Having often heard Of Dr.;
G;lhert's success in the treatment Of such cases,
left the State of Pennsylvania and came to New
Orleans-was put under treatment-and, | am
happy to say, soon cured, and no sign Of the DIS.
ease left and my sight perfectly restored: Thus DAY
leave for home. A. e. CORWlNE.
To editors Crescent.
April Is, 1850. W'
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-10-12

CARRIAGE @E REPOSITORY.
VIE subscribers have now on hand larse and
a. ., Wen selected assortment Of Carriages, and
;:any receiving from the best Northern Ma
nnsI every style and variety. Purchasers
wooh do well to give us call.
A. WOODRUFF e. CO..
l5O ST. Charles Ct
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Thompson Il NixOn's
E1sAissSbxe CyetbSsg Establishment,
No. ~ C4nP STREET., New ORLEANS,

uKeep constantly on hand large and superi-
or stock of Seasonable Clothing and Gentlepens 9
Furnishing Goods, comprising all the neatest styles
imported, and embracing all articles pertaining to
a Gentleman's wardrobe. jan ly
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payment q tho subscription be made II advance.
DISSENT subscribers may monsy BY letter. posisg
on which wi ss paid BY
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orrIoK OF coxxIsaossR or P

UfFIok OF CohsIsstoNtR OF PubHo BuILDtsasI -
May 20, 1850.
SEPAuATE sealed proposals. will he received nj this
office until the 9th inclusive, for the Following de
scbed labor and matcriahat for ercayanng and re-
moving the surplus around the Cspo enco
the depth ofcutng be determined BY an engineer ana VIII
probably will be removed TO the adjacent
low grounds either west Of the Capitol w be
work early period aer
accepted with such force be
deemed necessary fa the progress Of paving, &C.
covering quality OF the gravel aud the manner Of spread
under the direction and approval OF
superinende appointed for that service.
And delivery Of round paving sufficient 20 pave
about specimen Of the kind and quality
which ofce which similar 20 those used in
paving Bids will he considered for all
portion thereof
raveng measured and computed by the engineer or
say nrrnnau%' all@S% IeNATIUs MUDp.