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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-20
PIAQUEl1INE BERVn4IE FEBRUARY 1850.

HUNTING RATS FOR GLovEs.-In Paris the
public sewers are huge substerranean passages
about $50 leagues in extent. A plan has been
got up to distroy the rats that infest them bv
huntlng them into dattues driving them into
corners) By the last accounts $4,000, have
been slain, and tits supposed that 100000 will
be destroyed BY the end of this month.
D Several plans of destruction were made use
OF by the different brigades of sewermen, but
that which was found to be most successful
was the placing large leather sack in which
large piece Of mutton talIow was placed
dainty of whice these animals are very fond
at the corner of each sewer, and toward which
the animals were driven. The Union, in giy-
ing an account of the affair says: aThe 25o,-
900 rats were all of the grey Norwegian breed,
except from 500 to 900 black or English rats,
Two of these animals were put aside by the
men as a curiosity, to be presented to the col.
lection Of animals at the Jardin des Plantes.-
From the extremity of the tail to the tip of the
nose these two rats measured 81 centimetres
(nearly 90 inches English.) Their eyes are
red like those of white mice, and their coats
are as black and glossy as the silk on hat
The ferocity Of these animals is such that one
OF the Norway rats was literally 'deyoured in
ten minutes by the two English rats.
Mr. John Warton, rich leather dresser in
London, will buy the whole lot of them, even if
hey number 100000.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-20

TEMPEnArcE FEAST Lately, at the install
lation Of a Masonic Lodge at Tampa Bay, in
Flosida, after the ceremonies were performed
and large company assembled at dinner, the
landlord Of the hotel where they were refresh
ed, brought out aquantity Of Champagne wine,
under the idea that it would be the most accep-
table feature Of The entertainment. But to
his. surprise, all the guests, with . single ex-
ception, declined to partake Of il declaring
that the pure beverage Of nature was amply
sufficient, with the other reffeshneats, to satis-
~ their appetites. iaiss 81 f,sl.sssaass .ias Il
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-20

1--WE take from that fine paper, the Seq
entifc American, the following valuable para
graphs:
To GLD IRoN OR SrEEL.-MaRe nentr,D
solution of gold in nitro-muriatic acid0 (aqua
regia) and pour into it quantity Of sui phuric
ether; the ether will take up the gold andDfioat
upon'the denser acid. The article is then to
be washed with this gauriferous ether with
hair pencil; the ether files of, and the gold ad-
heres. o
To SILVER Clock FAcEs-Take one mart
chloride Of silver, (the white precipitate which
falls when a solution Of common salt is poured
into solution Of nitrate Of silver or lunar caus-
tic,) parts of pearlash, Of whiting, and II
OF common salt, or part of chloride of silver
and 10 parts Of cream Of tartar, and rub the
brass with moistened piece Of cork, dipped
into the powder. -.
ARTIFICIAL Contamination gold, which
not only resembles gold in color, but also in
specific gravity and ductility, consist Of is parts
Of platinum, parts Of copper, and Of zinc,
put in crucible, covered with charcoal powder.
and melted into mass. i
To SToP MOUSE Holes. Take 4 plug of
common hard soap, stop the hole with it, and
you may rest assured you will have no further
trouble from that quarter. It is equally effec-
tual as regards rats, reaches and ants
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-20
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.
Verandah Hotel.

THE additions and improvements in this
l. House, made during the past season, will
render its facilities for accommodations inferior
to no Hotel in the countrys A new and ele-
giant Dining Room and several suits of apart
ments for families have been furnished in the
adjoining building on St. Charles street, thus
making this department of the house more per-
feet than ever. The accommodations for gem
tlemen have been proportionately increased in
extent and convenience. The proprietors,
while acknowledging their obligation to the nu-
merous friends and patrons of the Verandah
for the liberal support its has received under
their administration, would at the same time
assure them that no exertion on their part shall
be lacking to warrant continuance OF their
favors. New Orleans, Dec. II, l849.
L. RADFoRD, E. r. NUDGE & co.
D. NJ. HrLDRETH. 80 janis I'm
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-20
PLAQUEMINE:
WEDNESDAY Y, FEBRUARY 90, 1850
The SLAVERY QuEsrros.-A late Washing
do,

The SLAVERY QUESTION: late Washing
ton correspondent thus writes:
The Union is safe. . The Northern members
are backing out from the Wilmot proviso. At
the beginning of the session, Roots resolution
or any resolution carrying out the Wilmot pro-
viso would have passed by large majority.
The delay occasioned by the difficulty in ma
king speaker and clerk was public benefit,
by showing the members that the passage of
the proviso will work off entirely the two re-
gular old line parties, and substitute sectional
parties. About twenty-three Northern men,
bers, mostly Wings, united with the Southern
members in laying Mr.. Roots resolution on the
table. This will quiet the matter in the House.
The Northern wings are now disposed to favor
the Presidents proposition; or, in some way, to
evade or defer the slavery question. '
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-20

8
SINGULAR CAsE.-The Charlestown (VaJ
Press notices the following singular case Of lit
igation: o. a O III il.
We venture to say that there is a suit before
the County Court Of this County unprecedent-
ed in tide annals Of jurisprudence. About 8
years since, highly respectable merchant left
the State with the intention of attending to
some business in the eastern cities, and having
prolonged his visit to an unusual period, and
Ehot being heard from, his friends became ap-
prehensive that he was either sick or dead
Weeks, months and years elapsed, and still his
mysterious disappearance could not be ex-
planned His business was carried on by his
brother for two or three years after his depar-
ture, and finally, application wss made to the
courts for letters Of administration on his en- en-
tate, and they were granted, and the admins
taator forthwith proceeded, in the discharge
Of his duty, to sell the property and collect tie
debts, and after he had made almost a full set
tlement Of the estate, he died. An administra-
tor de bonis non was appointed, and in the
course Of three or four months oil matters
were closed, and surplus left in his hands
amounting to several thousand dollars. The
court made an order that this sum be paid over
to the heirs Of the intestate, but before it was
executed the yeritable dead man made his ap-
pearaece and fled his dissent TO the proceeding.
He has now instituted suit against the executor
of his first administrator, for settlement Of
the latter's administration account. Il is asome.
thing new under the sun" for dead man 10
come to life and litigate with his repaesenta-
tive, si5Is4Es GStEsss 3435- r A 8sfsFf.s 9e~ ~
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-20

CIRcUMsTANTIAL Ev1DENcE.-Tn plea for
the suspension of public opinion, in the case Of
men charged with crime, as in the case of DR..
Webster, at Boston, until the result of legal
investigation has been had, the New York Jour
nal of Commerce remarks .-t-. I'D
Men do not reflect, that circumstances may
appear terribly against an innocentman The
case Of the Bournes, in Vermont, has not escap-
led the recollection of our older readers, They
were tried and condemned to death for the
murder Of Russell Colvin. The sentence of
one Of them was commuted to Imprisonment
for life, and he was already in the State prison
at labor. The other awaited execution. The
remains Of the murdered man had, as was sup
poseds sbeen destroyed; but nails, and bones and
buttons from his clothes, were found and iden-
tilted. A few days before that named for the
execution Of the condemned man, Russell Col
win entered town alive and veil I .a
The Boston Traveller says, the Journal omits
Q mention the most marvellous feature in this
case, which was, that the accused persons them
selves finally confessed the murder, their minds
having been wrought upon BY some worthy
religious people, who actually drove them to
the belief in their own guilt Il. 5e4 asYs
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-20

pThere are now, il the different jails Of
France, eleven or twelve thonsand children, Of
both sexes, under sentence for terms that reach
their twentieth yea. The central prisons alone
have four Thousand seven hundred and ,sixty-
one. a1s7 .e ss ,i..s .=:s}...Y sf..,E....,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-20

@ JEROME BosAPARTE..-T The Paris Moniteur
has officially announced the elevation Of Gen
Jerome Bonaparte, the ex-king Of Westphalia,
to the rank Of Marshal Of France. He and
his nephew the Pfesident, are evidently now on
such terms as may be to the interests Of athe
family"-whether Of the nation or not is ar,o.
ther thing a@as3F.'Ez 5a#Ez za ta ,s1ssssj
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-20

TThe rish, man lives happily 80 long as he
uses his riches temperately; and the poor man,
who patiently .endureth his wants, is richer by
far than the richest. 's. =
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-20

RESOLUTIONS on Federal Relations, of.
tered inthe Senate on Friday, Feb. l, 1850,
Ohic4 aoere referred to a Joint Commute on
Federal Relations.
The Legislature Of Louisiana, representing
constituency, who, ever faithful to the ma.
tional constitution, and loving the Union, and
deeply GRATEFUL for its blessings constitu.
ency which has never wavered in its patriot
ism in the most trying emergencies (which,
though loving peace, has never auailed at
danger; though advocating moderation, is new
er indifferent to any question which involves
the happiness and glory Of the whole Union.-
we, their Representatives, aware that they feel
deep interest in the momentous questions
that are now agitated in Congress, touching
the interest OF the most important institutions
OF the South, which they threaten with danger,
aeem u our duty to place on our Legislative
records, and to proclaim publicly, a solemn
ana warning expression of our deliberate opin
ION, on questions which SO vitality concern the
interests, not only of our own beloved State.
but those of the whole Union, do Resolve.
lst That we view with feelings Of profound
sorrow, the efforts Of some of the public men of
the North to invoke the spirit of fanaticism in
all political discussions relating to the institu-
tions of the South.
I'd, That allattempts which have been mad,.
in Congress, to legislate inrelation to the oues-
ton of2Slavery in the District of Columbia.
have afforded the most painful evidence of their
4banetul influence on the peace and happiness Of
the Union. and their total inadequacy to pro.
duce any useful result, exciting Indignation in
the Sonth. meeting with condemnation from,
the Intelligence and patriotism of the Norh.
and reprobated by distinguished Northern
statesmen 49, sEl'35s a 78s
Sd, That the actionof the people of Gu =,
fornia, nia in relation to the question of Slavery,
mas deprived the proposition commonly called
the Wilmot Proyiso, Of all practical character
and bearing, as fur ms the North is concerned,
and that q perseverance, in the determination,
to insert it in theI Legislation of Congress will,
y year the aspect Of gratuitous insult to the
4th, That we deem INV legislation incon.s
,ress, in relation to the abolition of lavery in
he District Of Columbia, as we do the propo.-
'ltlo'1sto enact the Wilmot Proviso, as worse
han unconstitutional, for such proceedings VIII
ave the evident tendency towards dissoiyinu
ne glorious Union of these States the NO
'iest fabric Of human wisdom, happiness aud
berty which was ever devised, Dr ever will apni,,
xist and we cannot conceive of any more mp
ropriate occasion for the righteous exercise of
ne veto power Of the Presideai than The one
1bseif viii present itself; when eithcr of shcse
fopoations are submitted for his apprcbatisn.;
oth, That, believing as we do, that large,
laJority Of our Northeh bretheren view these
roceedings Of hostility to the 6Southw hwisi setr-
n'ents Of strong disappnohation, NJ cannett
ppIoVe q any ultraor intemperate course, eth,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-20

"i THE NEW ORLEANS
FEMALE SEMINARY,
DIRECTED BY MRS VAN NOOTEN-
7tenste,red to PLAQUEMLNE, Parish Of
Iberpiue, La., ,oi1 be open for the recep-
.~ .ion af Boardsrs and Day Scholars on
the iOh February, pror.
MRS VAN NOOTEN, having returned
M from Europe, and completed her arrange
ments for Ataching permanently to her insti-
tuition teachers in every way competent and ac-
complished, respectfully solicits patronage for
her establishment. Parents and guardians are
requested to visit the spacious and commodious
buildings, to which, at the request of several
of the gentlemen referred to below, the insti-
tuition has been removed
For further information, MRS. VAN NoRTEK
begs leave to refer to her Prospectus, Ito be
found at the Institute and at the principal book
stores in New Orleans,) or to the following
gentlemen: sts
In 1Plaquenine. II Ne,c Orleans.
w. E. EDWARDS, ESQ.,, Rev. d. NEVILLE,
Dr. CH CLEMENT, ALFRED HENEEN, Esq,
ZEEoE LABAUyE, Esq, JAMES RoBB, Esq,
II. c. CAMMAcK. ESQ.,,
,yfeb6 ..s.....-.-asz-ssF FRED.FREY, Esq.
Mrs Van Nooten hastens toscontradict the
report which has been spread, that she does
not receive. Young children. Pupils of every
age are received at the Seminary.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-20

l Barrels! BarreIs!!

Rk1 The undersigned has established
Z himself in this town. andis prepar.
ed to furnish Planters with as good
an article Of Sugar Hhds and Molasses Barrels as
can be had elsewhere. UTOrders from Planters
viii be thankfully received and promptly attended
10. &C. His work in all cases will be warranted -
Residence on the corner Of Bank street.
pOne thousand Barrels on hand, for sale.
no21 ~ JAMES ENNIS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-20
School.

MRS. L. C. HASSE would respectfully
lKI inform the public that her school will be
opened on the first Monday in February. She
respectfully solcits the support of parents and
and guardians. janis
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-20

There are 5000 taverns in the State Of
New York, $4,000 farmers, $1,000 merchants,
$4,000 manufacturers, ! 5000 mechanics, $500
lawyers, 1000 doctors, and 1900 preachers.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-20

| Trustees:
! John Hagan, Joseph Walker,
| . Peter Conrey, Jr, Maunsel White,
| Robert J. Ward, Samuel Stewart,
o Isaac Johnson, III Geo. Strawbridge,
| John. s. Allison, VIM. E. Leverich,
lg Edward Sparrow, Henry 8. Buckner.
PETER C0NREY, JE., President Board of Trus
@ a'tees. 5a
DIRECTORS: 9c
Joseph w. Stanton, John Stroud, ST.,
John Il Lewis John Calhoun,
VIM nj. G0odfiGh Joshua Baldwin,
John L SaGarars, Warrick Martin,
Il. D. Crossman, Mark Walton,
Cornelius Fellowes, Joseph Lallande, az
Ed. Jenner Coke, MN. Cohen,
Preston w. Farrar, William HI. White,
John .. Bein, VIM. C. Tompkins,
John B. Leefe.
JOIN HAGAN, President Of the Company.
/ PREsron w. FAHRAR, Vice President.
y A ]. AVEnDRRBuRn, M. d., I Medical Board
THOnAs HuHr, NJ. D., Of Consultation.
HAkMon DoAnE, Secretary. 81
E. l. GooLD, Attorney.
RICHARD Bern, N. ID, Medical Examiner, No.
III Magazine ct. Office hours for blacks, n
toSk 4. r.; do, for whites, 2 to 3 P. H., at his
ra1idenee. He will examine white applicants
II - Office Of the Company daily, from 12i to
4 o'clock, r. n. He viii notexamine any one
Il his dwelling without 4 permit, which can be
fad on application at the cfiice Of the Compa-
uThis. company is prepared to entertain
spplications for Life Insurance. and issue Poll
eies. On al sound and healthy White persons
ma Negroes, 1T the Table Of Rates established
- fa&s 1ane,1 srAsnh ern lQaa than the rafas
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-20

FnrrxDoH or THE PRH1s1R FkAscE. The
freedom dsaaso u tie Press IL y - a11sab.
ssaacs nov u thanF 4 xaas pplssslloss " thS slsya.
ttion II Louis rapolson " q aai'afasdaai ID
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-20

a
1 ParoiMe dabesyille q - Janvier 1850.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-13
From the New YORK Evening Post.

CONNECTICUT FACE. CosvEsrIos-LErT FROM
JOHN VAN BuREN--Ths seems 10 have been spirited
gathering OF the free democracy OF the State Daniel
G. Pla OF Washington county, presided, assisted by
number OF vice presidents from different paris oil the
State John NJ Niles, formerly Omitted States senator,
reported the resolutions which were decided strong and
unequivocal MIR. Niles also made speech IN the
evening John Van Buren, was expected TO speak, but,
not being able do sent the following letter to the
Chairman OF the State Central Committee:
NKw YoRk, Jan. %, 1850
MY DEAR sRi have purposey delayed answering your
note Of the 81 instant lin cosld say, with certainty,
whether could be with you or not, and now rcgte 70 re-
py that my engagements here tomofrow VIII ho' aio~ "
my absence rom the city. , 49,, 80. -
There time when those who desire 70 see
and a6oshed by the general government, wherever ha,
the power were more urgently called upon 70 spease nv
act With energy and decision The recent message ol ,he
President in favor Of the non-ntcrvenon policy ought
think, To satisfy his supporters In the
States that Is to be expected from him 10 re-
hopes In this respect moy been they destined to
dsa The Of General Cass nj the 81
time, while u In conformity with ms during
the late canvass, leaves nothing to hope from him OF
those who sustain him. Seeing, as we thus do an cx
traodinay conjunction determined to arrest the ae-
ZION Of the government on this subject whilst slavery eso
lily advances SOIL recent events indicate tns'
neither OF the two old national parties can compel an al
M Winthrop the regular Taylor nominee for Speaker
defeated by the detection OF southern Taylor men M
Forney the democratic nominee for Clerk was defeated by
the OF southern democrats In each Instance,
candidates elected by the secession Of mem
bers from the organization which they belonged and
nder which they elecfed The slave power ever
active untsd and faithful itself insertion by those who
have the power determine this question on tne SIDE 81
edom IL In truth, Surrender Of our territories 70
slavery and the official power Of ne ~ ="
Under such crcnmstanccs deep responsibility devolve'
upon the opponents Of slavery They should h, o. an
didates They should hold their representatives TO rigid
responsibility and dismiss them u they fasr o. be'ray
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-13

ADELPHI Wednesday evening has been set
aside by the liberal mAnsgers Of this popular place of
senlent for the benefit OF Mr.. Hart favorte actor
with patrons Of the Adelphi and justly esteemed and
worthy gentleman in all the relations of life When IL is
stated that Mr. Hart Is here stranger and lying upon
bed OF illness In the last stage Of brought
on by unreming application his laborious profession
more need be added to insure generous and liberal
support for such praiseworthy object. Mr.. and Mrs
Barney Williams have literally volunteered their services
and generously contributed Of the nights of their
lar engagement for his benefit T.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-13
CRY OF WASHINGTON.
WEDNESDAY MOANING. FEB. Is. 1850.

Qr HsSRr M LEws, Of Montgomery, Aizbsma our sen.
b, BKErT. tH
0yMr. fsHAEL JAMES, Tenth street, Phadel-
pha general travelling agent assisted BY Mossn JAAEs X
wnrrLx, VIZ H. Weld, o. H. p. srEx, JoHs coLIss JAMss
DEERiss, A. KIRK WKLLsoros CHAs .. HALL, A. EyAss,
yAxEs CLARK, JONI w. ALLKx, and p LOCKS.
@T-Mr JAMES, No Harrison street, Cincinnati, Ohio, 10
general travelling staes assisted BY Messrs
j. sMrH Dssr JAsos TArLoH,J W. ARAsrRoNe, PEsRis
Locks, w. RAMSAY, and g. srEIsnAs 8
uy-Receipts from either Of the above win be good.
yvoLsEY B. PALxxa authorised for
Union in New York. Phsdslpha and Boston, and receipt for
payment for the Ah
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-13
From the Augusta Constitutionalist. February 8.
Fruits Of Gen. Taylsr's Dupllcity.

FRUITS OF dous AayIors DuptAclSys
We give below specimen OF the effects upon members
OF his own party in Georgia Of Gen. Tayors unblush-
ing treachery 10 the cause of the South.
The following language is reported by the Federal
Union, Of the 9Th inst having been used by Mr. Love-
in the senate, talented and influential whg in the de.
bate on Mr. Chsom's amendment 10 the Sth resolution
Of the series reported BY the committee the stale Of
the republic:
Mr. Love took bold and decided stand in opposition to
the motion regretted that had been made and expressed
his surprise at the views of Mr. Miller He said he
sustained Gen Taylor because he thought the South could
rely upon him. but his annual had excited his
alarm. Now however, he compelled to say, since the
reception of his California message, the scales had fallen
message proved that he had taken ground against the
South He, Mr.. L., in this matter, knew party; he
would act with those who wen. for the South. He char
acterAed the movement by which California sought to
bascst iorm-asa fraud upon the South. After discuss
ing several OF the questions at ISSUE he expressed his devo
ton TO the Union but preferred its severance to dishonor
and the degradation of the South and closed with eo
appeal the stand firmly by the rights Of
the South, as the only means OF preserving L.
This is indication OF the change recently produced
in public sentiment in Georgia The election which has
just taken place in the first congressional district and
which has undoubtedly resulted disastrously to the adj
mnistation is another significant indication. AT the
rate things progressing. the wing party Of
Georgia will become thoroughly un raylorized Gen.
Taylor may succeed in winning, by bis course, COM
pensatng popularity among the soers OF the North
dynasty He is utterly and forever prostrated the
South.
The above is but the precursor OF many other whg
nuncations OF Taylorism Even when Old lack is not
himself denounced his anti southern policy is epudiated
already by thousands of honest wings in Georgia.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-13

Mr.. Clay's resolution relative to the efficacy Of the
Mexican law in our Territories is utterly disclamed
by the Legislature Of Virginia. Though MIR. Amber Of
the senate of that State Withdrew his amendment to the
resolutions Of the house of delegates Monday last,
YET he did so upon the distinct avowa that an opposition
to the declaraory resolution Of Mr. Clay was decidedly
embraced by that resolution and that the governor oil
Virginia put that construction upon the resolution that il
obnoxious to the Legislature and the governor as
the Wimo Proviso The resolutions Of the house were
passed by the senate with very slight amendments and
with great unanimity.