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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

PAINFUL PICTURE OF AN AMERICAN AM
BAssADoR.-The Boston Daily Advertiser pub
fishes the following extract from aletter Of an
American at Berlin:- $50 ~ s
- i But all things are tame beside our
Minister Hannegan. He is the most manner
less and utterly vulgar man lever met. Though
now recovering, he has during considerable
time been almost dying Of delirium tremens.-
His presence here is the greatest possible dis
grace to our country. cannot here tell you
about him; the stories which are current, and
believed, and unhappily authenticated, surpass
all belief His manner and conversation are
uncomfortable, his debauchery with women SO
gross and continuous that the servants in the
hotel are scandalized On coming across the
frontier he swore and quarrelled with the police
who demanded his passport, attracted great
crowd, and, after long abuse, flung the pass at
last ip the officers face. He was so insane in
his hotel, with delirium tremens, that he thought
himself pursued by fends from hell and perse-
cuted by women whom he saw in the stove and
everywhere about the room. The figures in
the pictures on the wall, he insisted, moved
about and Knocked him. He opened his win
dows and called in a crowd Of persons to assist
him in driving out imaginary women; and was
one day taken up for dead, 80 far had his disease
progressed. ~ g., 5ss.sz.# @
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

may search the pages Of history, and none so
terocious, so bloody, so implacable, so exter-
minating-not even the wars OF Greece, luclud-
ing those of the commoners OF England and the
revolutions of France-none, none OF them all,
would rage with such violence or be charac-
terized with such bloodshed and enormties as
would the war which must succeed, If that event
ever happens, the dissolution OF the Unlon.-
And what would be its termination! Standing
armies and navies, to an extent stretching tue
revenues Of each portion OF the discovered
members would take place. An extermlnatng
war would folloW-not sir, war OF TWO or
three duration, but war OF intermlnable dura-
tion-and exterminating wars would ensue un-
til after the struggles and exhaustion OF both
parties, some Philip or Alexander, some Caesar
or Napoleon, would arise and cut the Gordlan
knot, and solve the problem of the capacity OF
man for sclf-goVernment, and crush the llber-
ties of both the severed portions OF this common
empire. Can you doubt it! f'
Look at all history-consult her pages,
ancient and modern-look at human nature;
look at the character of the contest in which
you would be engaged in the suppositlon OF
war following upon the dissolution OF this
Union, such as have suggested; and ask if it
is possible for you to doubt that the final dis
position of the whole would be some despot
treading down the liberties Of the peope-the
final result would be the extinction of this last
and glorious light which is leading all mankind.
who are gazing upon it, in the hope and expee-
tation that the liberty which prevails here will
sooner or later be diffiused throughout the whole
of the civilized world. Sir, can you lightly
contemplate these consequences Can you yield
yourself to the tyranny Of passion, amidst
dangers which have depicted, colors far too
tame, of what the result would be if that diretul
event to Which have referred should ever
occur? Sir, implore gentlemen, adjure them,
whether from the South Or the North, by all
that they hold dear in this worldly all their
love ofiiberty-by all their veneration for their
ancestors-by all their regard for posterity-by
all their gratitude to Him who has bestowed on
them such unnumbered and countless blessings;
by all the duties which they owe to mankind
and by all the duties which they owe to them
selves, to pause, solemnly to pause at the edge
of the precipice, before the fearful and dan
gerous leak is taken into theoyawning abyss
below, from whichhone who ever take it shall
return in safety. w ,.ss.5
Finally, Mr. President, and in conclusion,
implore as the best blessing which heaven can
bestow upon me upon earth, that if the diretcl
and sad event of the dissolution of this Union
is to happen, that shall not survive to behold
the sad and heart-rending spectacle.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

EGYPTIAN CHARAcTER1sT1cs-A curious
race of people the Egyptians must have been!
The great end Of life was death. They We're no
sooner born than they thought about dying.
The whole nation seems to live in sort Of
forcing pyramid. An Egyptian did not care so
much where he lodged so long as he knew
where he was to be buried. His greatest
comfort was the idea of being made nice
mummy of. His card was an epitaph. He was
walking about with a tombstone continually in
his hand. In fact, the largeness of the pyra-
mids is a standing proof if proof be wanting,
what set of tremendous unkertakers the E.
gyptians were! Their present was the future.
This may partly account for their being so
much in advance of other nations. To speak
extravagantly, they seemed to calculate time
with death-watch, which they wound up with
a skeleton key! They made themselves, in fact,
SO familiar with death, that they invited him to
alltheir feasts, and put him at the head of the
table at all their weddings, anniversaries, pic
mics, and grand .dinners.-Punch
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

MAKING SoAP-Toml7hson writingto Judge
Buel, says: "My wife has moot trouble about
soap. The grease is put into a cask, and strong
lye added During the year, as the fat increases,
more lye is stirred in, and all occasionally STIR
red with stick that is kept in it. By the time
the cask is full the soap is made ready foruse.
1t is made hard by boiling and adding quart
of fine salt to three gallons of soap. It is put
into tub to cool, and the froth scraped off. It
is afterwards melted to boiling heat, and a
little rosin or turpentine given, which improves
the quality" Michigan Farmer.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

"YouR BAGGAGE S1Ra"-The Albany boat
had just arrived; and the landing was as usual
crowded with cab-men, porters, loafers, &c.
When the passengers commenced landing, CO.
lored porter stepped up to country-looking
chap, saying: . 'l
sCarry your baggage, sir!" E- la 2a'
"No, rather guess not" was the reply. ag.
ashanti carry your baggage!" .....
ssNo! darn ye! amt got any baggage?"
The porter looked at him a minute, then
cody stopped down, and taking hold Of his foot,
said with an air Of astonishment:
s'Why, massa, that's one of your feet amt it !?
hang me if didn't think it was leather trunk"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13
M Alison DIED UCATION
Pesr les iemsses DeDsOiseEles.

WATSON DIED UCATION
5 Psssr les jessses Dessotsex1es.
-DIRIGNEE PAR MN. VAN NOOTEN-
7ronsportse Plaquemine, Paroisse d'Iderrile,
La, sera ourerte pour Ia reception de Pen
sionnaires ct d'erternes le 10 Fsrrier, proclaim.
MADAME VAN NOOTEN ayant accom-
Vl phi son voyage en- Europe, ct complete ses
arrangements pour attacher dune maniere per-
manente a sa maison des professeurs dignes de
sa confance ct de celle des parens, s'empresse
den informer ses amis ct le public.
Les parens ct les tuteurs sont respectueue-
ment invites visiter la localite waste ct spaci-
eilse des lieux Oh, la demande des principaux
habitans de Plaquemine, pinstitution a etc
transporter.
De plus amples informations sont contenues
dams le prospectus de spetahlissement qui Sc
trouve a lacademie meme ct chez les Libraries
la N. Orleans, on pourront atre obtennes en-
s'adressant aux soussignes: o-..g
Plaquenfne Ne0 Orleans.
Mr.. w. E. EDWARDS, LIE Rev. DIR. NEVILLE,
LIE DR.. CH,. CLEMENT, Mr.. A. HENNEN,
Mr.. ZENoN LABAUvE, +" J. RoBB, ADO, ~
H. C. CAMMAcK,
fev6 " +" FRED. Frey.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

uItis stated that new machine has been
invented for saving ships timbers, calculated
to have an influence in cheapening construction.
which will be of some Importance in connec-
ton with the repeal of the Navigation Laws
Its construction is simple, and it cuts the oors,
the fattocks, and nearly every part of the tim.
bars required in ship, SO as to render them ca-
pable of being at once placed in their position
without any operation of hand labor.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13
The SHORTEST Cur TO WEALTH.-Ths

The SHORTEST Cur TO WEALTH.-Ths
Baltimore Argus says: sze-o5 v.s "a ,sess.4
A newspaper essay on the benefits of aI-
vertising is generally supposed to be dictated
by self interest, and is therefore looked upon
with suspicion; but undeniable facts carry con-
vietion with them. Six or seven years ago Dr..
s. P. Townsend was probably not worth
$4,000. From the time that he commenced
manufacturing his sarsaparfa he has expended
more than $l0O 900 in advertisements and he
retires from the business worth about one
million Of dollars His profits have been in
direct ratio with his disbursements to the news
paper press; and, last pear, when his outlay ii
advertising exceeded that Of the seven previous
seasons, we understand that his net profits
reached the almost incredible sum of four hum
dred thousand dollars. -, r..
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

IMPORTANT 70 LADlEs.-La Ladies' should be
particular to have their shoes half . size small
er than their feet, and also be very careful, in
case any questions are raised as to their being
too tight, to say oh dear, no! they're much too
Iargen for ii is amost remarkable fact that no
lady was ever knwon yetto wear tight shoe
The soles of ladies' shoes should be made rs
thin as possible, for it stands to reason they
last much longer, from the obvious cause that
as d ladyis sure to catch cold with them, she
will not able to wear them, 80 long a. she is
confined to her bee, or in doors. s,,,aI.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

rrProfessor Draper, in the conrse Of dis
sertation upon the 'sNature and Relation Of
Water" its various changes and notifications,
observes: '"The tears that you shed in the
depths of grief, to-day, may be squirted to-mor-
roo through hose-pipe, to clean the dirt off
the streets, or whistled away through the squeak
of locomotive, to scare some dilatory COW of
the track" ss5f3 5's's a3flsE
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

u Coleridge, who WAS . vesy awkward 4
der, was once accosted BY wag, who remarked
this peculiarity: .sas
Il say. yonng man did you meet ! tailor on
the roadTs ia s.19a.
= sYes,p replied g., (who WA never at . loss
for rejoindar, ,lsI did and he told me if / went
on little further that should meet 4 goosee'
The assailant was struck dumb, while the
traveller logged on.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13
DFF'ICIAL JOURNAL.
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.
VeFalldah Hotel.

THE additions and improvements in this
i House, made during the past season, will
render its facilities for accommodations inferior
to no Hotel in the country. 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 gen.
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 it 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
fayors. New Orleans, Dec. II, l849. @
D. M HnDRErH. @ jamie I'm
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13
EDUCATION. &C.
TIE NEW ORLEANS

THE NEW ORLEANS
FEMA LIE SEMlN AIRY,
DIRECTED BY MRS. VAN NOOTEN-
Transferred to PLAQUENINE, Parish of
IberuiAe, La., 'cU be open for the recep~
tionef Boarders and Day Scholars on
the 10Th February, proc.
MRS. VAN NOOTEN, having returned
lxl from Europe, and completed her arrange
ments for attaching 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 commodous
buildings, to which, at the request of several
of the gentlemen referred to below, the insti-
tuition has been removed. g.
For further information, Mrs. VAN NooTEN
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: a.
In Plaquemine. o II New Orleans.
w. E. EDWARDS, Esq, Rev. D. NEVILLE,
DR.. CH CLEMENT, ALFRED HENNEN, Esq,
ZENos LABAUvE, Esq, JAMES RoBB, ESQ.,,
. &Ta 4 HI C.. CAMMAcK. ESD,
feb6 FRED. FREY, Esq.
Mrs. Van Nooten hastens to contradict 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, 1850-03-13

D"Fear not for the Union," says the WASH
ingtop correspondent Of the Baltimore Clipper,
"it is safe! Let the ultras from the extremes
rant and bluster. Gallant 'old Harry'is in his
place, and cannot be Footed out, nor Root-ed
out of it! Fear not for the Wilmot Proviso-
it cannot pass the Senate; and could 1t, by any
possibility, gallant sold Zack will ueto it, as GER
tain as the sun shines, as water runs, or grass
grows. Lafare s'achenaine."
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

nAta a recent sstraining" down east, after an
order was given to Areturn ramrods," one Of the
soldiers broke from the line and. was off at
full split @Hallo," bawled the commanding
officer, "where are you going!" .'Down to
Squire Muggins oreturn the ramrod borrowed
from him, -7--= --@se-e-
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13
NOTICE.

YNHE undersigned, having purchased the en-
J. tire interest Of Bissell & Schlatre in, the
store hitherto kept BY them 1t the Indian VII
lage, the establishment will hereafter be con-
Quoted by himself. He wishes to say to his
friends on Grand River, Atchafalaya, Bayou Pi-
geon and Indian Village, that he viii have al
ways for sale every variety Of Goods which
they may want, and at the lowest prices asSs
sel2 ,Lss THEODORE. JOEINSTON.a
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

NAPoLEos AND FoucHE.-Napoleon sent for
Fouche, one day in a great rage, and told him
that he was fool, was mott = to be head Of the
police, and was quite ignorant Of what was
passing. Pardon me, Sire" aaid Fouche;1
know that your Majesty has my dismissal ready
signed in your pocket Napoleon changed his
mind, and kept his Minister. &c.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13
EXTRAORDINARY CIRcUMsTANcE.-The Nat

EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMsTANCE.-l'he Nat
chez Courier, of the lst instant, says:
The killing of fine, fat, s.all-fed beef a few
days since, on the plantation of Mr.. John o.
Hutchins, Second Creek, in this county, revealed
rather remarkable circumstance. In the
stomach of the animal killed, We're found twenty
six penny nails, all without the slightest par
ticle of rust upon them. The animal was in
the finest possible health How the nails got
where they were found, OR how the stomach Of
the beefrelished the indigestible articles is more
than we can imagine
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

pAunt Mary, whilst going along the street
the other day, saw over tailor's7 door sign
bearing the inscription, fountain of Fashion
sAh,' said she, that is the place where squirts
come from @z " a4 sazi3
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

uA country youth who had returned home
froma visit to the city, was asked by his anx-
ious dad if he had been guarded in his conduct
while there.
20 yes" replied the ingenious lad, u was
guarded by two constables most Of the time"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

GTaAre you not alarmed at the approach Of
the king of terrors?' said the minister to the
sick man. "Oh, no! l have been living six and
thirty years with the queen of terrors--the
king cannot be much worse"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

GT"What do you ask as salary !psaid hotel
keeper to young man whom he proposed to
engage to attend his bar. " Five dollars per
week with the run of the till he replied, cor
fifteen dallars without a E
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

u"I wonder how they make lucifer mat
ches," said young lady to her husband, with
whom she was always quarreIng. sThe pro.
cess is very simple-I once made one," he
answered. -.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

uSomemen are like cats. You may stroke.
the fur tsssight way for years and hesr nothing
hut purring, but accidentally trsad On the tail
md all memory Of former kindne1s = oblitefa-,
ted II stsy1s . Es si..s s.s-s.sz sr &.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

.UPatience Is = moral musquito uet Polite
ness is like an air cushion there may Be moth
ing in It, but It eases our jolts wonderfully.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

uMany women are beloved without knowing
it. but more women think they are beloved when
they are not. They discover their mistake astsr
marriage. ssz1 i,iss .ass .815 I'd s.Ya5
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

= u Good nature il the very air of . good
mind, the sign Of : largs and generous soul
and the peculiar soil on which virtue prospers.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

GJSpmk with calmuess and delberation OF
all occasions, especially IN circumstances which
tsild Vi irritAte. s34s5ssss'3 1873 498s f'ls'
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

= BTWs learn our virtues from the bosor,
friend who loves US; our faults from tbs enem y
Whohates Us. t8 sf....2 "a. #. Esg =.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES or THE UHI-
TED sSrArEs-The receipts during the quarter
ending Dee. 3lst were q, 3,s05, aga ~, and The
expenditures, @l0,230I I038 56,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

n G1he csniae Sf krasity ii shonght By late
modsen philosopher = - The middle of Qna-
ker congregation, .,.5 ,4s;gs.s +.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13
1usuRss oE THE COMPANY CONFINED TO LIFE IN
81 - STR ANCE - .ai-s = ,

1USINESS OE IhE COMfAN1 COcF mel ~ AAI = Ais
- - z5s .Jfas suRANcE. .5T g. ,
Pumanent Fand BY Act Of Incorporation,
1 500, 900.
Which permanent fund are to be invested as
per charter, for the benefit of the policy holders
IN bonds and mortgages on unlncumbered rea!
estate valued at double the amount loaned
thereon, and in stocks of the State, and OF the
United States Government
This Company being organized, not for the
benefit Of stockholders and capitalists, but sole
" for the protection of the policy holders and
their families against want and poverty, is in
jta operations great National benevolent in
stitution, conducted upon the most secure and
solid principles, and affording for a small annu-
Al sum, paid during life, a large and handsome
legacy 70 widows and children after death.
All policy holders, whether for life or shorter
terms, who continue the insurance till death,
participate in the whole Of the profits of the
COMPANY, without any reservations.
Creditors can insure the lives of debtors, thus
securing prompt settlement in case Of death.
A married woman can effect insurance on the
life Of her husband, for the sole benefit and use
Of herself and children, free from the claims OF
creditors.
81 1ss4ss Trustees: a af#z s,g
John Hagan, Il. Joseph Walker,
.s Peter Conrey, Jr., Maunsel White,
ss Robert j. Ward, Samuel Stewart,
Isaac Johnson, Geo. Strawbrdge,
ss4s John. s. Allison,s VIM. E. Leyerich,
gsa Edward Sparrow, Henry s. Buckner.
Pz1xR CosRsT, r., President Board Of Trus.
-ss "a s Directors: 5se
II Joseph w. Stanton, John Stroud, sr.,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-03-13

TPenny-wise is = man who pays adims Tor
two cigars and boTows hiz neighbor's newspa-
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-26
FROM FLORIDA.

The U. S. transport steamer Fashion arrived at New
Orleans on the 18th inst in four days from Tampa Bay
bringing over Col. Pympon and regimental staff of the
7h infantry, with five companies of that regiment The
Fashion will return to Tampa to bring over five more
companies of the 7th regiment
There will still remain ia Florida % companies of ar
tlery. Five companies of the ID artillery are now at
Indian river, commanded by Major Lowd one compa-
ny OF I'd artillery at Mamie river commanded by Maj.
Steptoe, ordered 10 Fort Meade, where there are
three companies OF the LIST artillery, under com
mand OF Capt Vodges; two companies of the 4th at
panies of the 4th artillery Fort Hamer commanded
by Major Morris; company of the 4th artillery at
Charlotte Harbor, commanded by Brevet Capt Rains !;
one company (mounted) Of the 4th artillery at Fort
Meade, commanded by Capt Getty and three compa-
MES OF artillery at Caockahatchee, commanded by
Major Ridgely.
The Indians were coming in slowly, and in the course
oil few months, ii is hoped that they will all be induced
10 emlgraIe.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-26
TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO.

From the Civilian OF the 18th tsays the N o. Plea
yune) we copy the following important intelligence from
Santa Fe. Major Neghbors, it appears, has returned
to Austin without having been able to effect the organ
cation of the county of Santa Fe consequence of the
interference of the U. S. military authorities stationed
there Here is a copy of proclamation of Col Mon
roe, brought by Major Neighbors:
PROCLAMATION.
Whereas the people of New Mexico, by public meet
ngs held in the several counties in this Territory have
expressed desire to hold convention for the orma-
ton of State constitutions and to urge upon Con-
gress the admission of this Territory into the Union
State therefore l, John Monroe, Civil and Military
Governor of the said Territory OF New Mexico, do
hereby direct that the qualified electors of said Terri
tory shall assemble the precincts of the respective
counties Monday, the 9th day of May next between
the rising and the setting OF the SUM- to vote by ballot
for delegates to convention to be held at Santa Fe
on Monday, the 18th OF May next, follows: