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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15

NEWSPAPER CHAEGEs.-We perceive by our
exchanges that the New Orleans Courier has
again changed hands-Mr. Wagner in the chair
editorial-and has come opt in an entire new
dress. Are we to be deprived of a sight OF
this old war-horse Of Democracy!
The Natchez Courier has gone into the pos
session Of NJ. G. n. HIIyer, formerly Of the
Aberdeen Independent. Ar. Adams, who vas
formerly the editor, (and one of fine taste and
ability is negotiating for the purchase Of the
Baton Rouge Gazette. He would be warmly
welcomed in the wig ranks Of Louisiana
The Caddo Gazette and Shreveport Journal
have been united, with a neutral flag at its mast
head, and is now an imperial sheet. Mitchell
Battle 4 Co. are its publishers.
Mr.. w. G. Bonney, an excellent man and an
excellent printer, has become associated with
NJ. Aeryip in the publication Of the Wilkin-
son Wing, one Of the best papers in Mississippi.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15
Stale Of Louisiana-Parish Of BeruiAe.
Succession Sale.

DY virtue of a decree or order of the Sixth
d District Court Of the Parish Of IIberyi|le,
bearing date May 9Th, 1850, | win offer at
public sale to the highest and last bidder, on
SATURDAY. 2ah day Of Nay 1850,
ut 10 o'clock a: M, the following described pro-
,pertysbelonging to the
Succession Of Thomas pebin,
decd'd., consisting in-
Carriages, Buggies, Gigs, Splkies, Barouches.
Carts, Horses, Saddlers' Tools, Furniture, &c.
Terms Of Sale.
All sums Of ten dollars or lese payable in
cash on the day Of sale, and for all sums over
ten dollars the purchaser to gin his note with
a good and solvent endorses, toe approved by
the administrator, payable in all the month Of
March, 1851.
Sale to take place at the last residences. of the
deceased, in P'aquemine.
myl5 ]. L. PETIT, Sheriff:
Parish Of Iberyille, 10 May, 1850.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15
INVASION OF CuBA.-The following letter de-
ted Chagree, April, 29th appears in the True
BALTIMORE, April Is, 1850.

INVASION OF CuBA.-The following letter de-
ted Chagres, April, 29th appears in the True
Delta:
Il can assure you, positively, that Chagres is
not the rendezvous of the expedition. II is
true, that some vessels have arrived with boxes
Of muskets, pistols, powder and lead; but, ac-
cording to all | can learn, they have all been
shipped in small vessels to some point inssthe
Gulf, only known to those in the secret lam
told that the point is much nearer to- the Island
of Cuba than is generally imagined, and that it
is on some small isladd near Yucatan, and il
is stated that from that point it issonly sixty
hours sail to the coast. / have some reason to
think that the expedition is in two divisions,
one of which is already concentrated at the
Island of st. Domingo. and thatthe landing is
to be effected at two distinct places at the same
time. It's said that Sunday, the 18th May, is
fixed as the day on which the expedition is to
start from its hiding-plaee, for the coast Of Gu
ba; one impression among those who pre-
tend to know, is that the 18th May will be the
day for landing. Although have some doubts
about the matter, still | think that the an
nounce4lent in the newspapers that Chagres is
the place of meeting, is merely a stratagem to
mislead the public. / myself have known, in
New Orleans, many suspicious characters, who
gave out they were going to Chagres, and not
one of them have lever seen here. 1t is sup
posed that the force which will land in Cuba
will amount to twelve or fifteen thousand men,
of whom two thousand are to leave New Or.
leans in the beginning Of May"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15
skMyAMEAs
~PLAQUEMINE:
WEDNESDAY,, MAY Is, 1850.

STORMY WEArHER.-On Tuesday night OF
last week a violent storm passed over our town
doing considerable damage to fruit and shade
trees. Further down the coast, however, the
ABSTRACTION wass more serious. The plantation
Of MI. w. C. Adams was considerably injur-
ed by the blowing down Of timber and out
houses, and the damage done to the cane. We
have no doubt that similar destruction extend
ed all the way down the coast On Saturday
night a SECOND edition of the storm occurred,
with less wind, bat torrents of rain and hail
Next day the weather was cloudy and .wintry
and the following night the rain again poured
down, and at this time monday afternoon it is
still raining.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15
state Of Louisiana-Parish of Iberviue.
Succession Sale

~ virtue OF a decree or order of the Sixth
- District Court Of the State of T,ou;s;ana
in and for the parish of IberviIle. tn ma direct
ed, bearing date May 9Th, 1850, I will ofEsr a.
public sale to the highest and last bidder on
Wednesday, 10th of June, lsso.
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, the following described
property belonging to the
Succession of Joseph Beck,
decd, consisting in
l. One Lot of GROUND, situated in the
town of Plaquemine, measuring ffty-iye feet
or more in front, on Market street, to begin at
the line dividing said lot from the lot of Victor
Donas, by one hundred and twenty feet in depth,
together with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon being and thereunto belonging.
Also, a lot Of Moreabzes, consisting in
One Carriage and Horse, Household and
Kitchen Furniture, Clothing, dc.
TERMS OF SALE.
The lot of ground, the whole sum payable
OIL the first day of January, 1851, the note of
the purchaser to be satisfactorily endorsed,
and special mortgage retained on the property
sold. The moveables paysbie, all sums Of
$40 and under payable in cash OF the day Of
sale. and all sums over 800 payable on the LIST
of January, 1851, purchasers to furDi6h their
notes endorsed>to the satisfaction of the nd.
ministrator. "a
Sale to take place at the last residence Of
said deceased, in Plaqcemine.
]. L. Pc TIT, sherhR.
Parish Of berville, May 8, 1850.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15

a RIVAL TO C~ALIFoRN1A.-A letter from
Paris says that in the province Of Leon. Spain,
the richest gold ore has been discovered. All
the inhabitants Of Grenada have left the city
for the country; and the sands Of the river Dau-
70, as well as those around the city, are filled
with the precious mineral. The monomania Of
gold diggidg is general now in Spain; 5000 men
were already engaged in washing, digging and
fighting for the acquisition Of these unexpected
riches.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15
Etat de a Louisiane-Paroisse fIberrile.
Vente de Succession.

I'm vertuu dun decret de rhonorable Cour
II du Gene District de l'Etat de IA Lonisi-
ane, en- ct pour la paroisse dIbervilye, on da-
tie du May 1850, ~J'exposesai en- vente puhr
lique au plus offrant ct dernier encherfsseNFrs
MERCREDL R IL JUN, $780,,
a 10 heures a. M, les prophecies ci-apres de-
critics appartenant a la
Succession de fue Joseph Beck,
consistent en- =
L. I'm Terrain, situe dams Ia vile de Plaque.
mine, mesurant% cinquante cinq pieds sur Ia rue
du Marche, sur cent yingt piedsd e p5ofondeur,
ensemble les batisses ct aMeIiprations qui sly
~trovent.
2. I'm llot Do Mobilier.
CONDITIONS,
La terrain payable lie premier Jaavies 1851,
La mobilier, tentes ssommes de $40 ct audes-
sous payables compliant, a tpntes somnles au
dessus do $40 payables a premier Janyiey
1851. Les acquereYrs foHrniront leurs billets
erdosses a la satisfaction de l'administrntenr.-
Hypotheque spieiale retenue sur le terrain pour
assurer le paiement de son prix d'adjudicatian.
La vente aura lien a ia derriere residence dp
dit feu Joseph Beck a Plaquemine;
]. L. PET1V, Sheriff.
Tberyiile. ce 8 Mai 1850.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15
The Flood.

BY officers Of different steamers, which ar
rived yesterday from Cincinnati and St. Louis,
says the Bulletin Of the 7th, we have received
4 full confirmation Of the previous reports WHICH
have come TO hand, concerning the present
high waters Of the upper and lower rivers.
The accounts are most doleful, and lead us to
believe that an unheard Of amount Of suffering
and distress has been occasioned by this great
overflow. Those whose opinion is Justly con-
sidered ~ authority, unite in saying that the
food j. greater than any seen since 1898. At
that time, it will be remembered, the country
which i now 20 devastated, was almost min
!! habeissd; now, i j. dsensely populated, and has
bbee44 The finest cotton producing region in
the South. These facts will enable our readers
N realize the heavy loss of property which has
fRccnrrsd. Our latest dates from Cincinnati and
L4cuis, are up to the 2eth. On that day
t n Ohio was rising rapidly mp as high as Pitts
bnrgh. AtIepisville, there were nine feet Of
water On The falls. The Belle Key, which came
out that dry, reports the river rising all the way
to ths mouth. The Cumberland river wa. fnli.
ing, b. the Tennessee was aup and booming
Al ST Louis, on the same day. the Mississ;nn;
was qnite high, and boats in from the Illinois
report that stream as being nearly out Of is
banks The river above ST. Louis was SO
high that several Of the regular packets for Ga
lena md other points, WHICH depended upon
the freight and passengers ii the numerous
landiaOs. had been eomnelled to lav nm =. =.
IND abie 10 make . ATE Landing. il con,e.
aueucs Of thi., the fteiehts from GaIena to 81
Louis have been held 1t yery hiph rates. Re-
ports from lie Missouri state thatthe whole il
lint river Is up as far as Independence Landing.
and that more is to come down. opposite
- MME .A. .EsE EM
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15

THE EXPEDITION TO CUBA.-The Mobile He
raid has a letter from q correspondent in New
Orleans, dated'7th instant, from which we make
the following extract.
Regarding the Scuba hunters" all I can say
is, that during the last week three vessels con-
tanning some 600 men, all armed, left our port
ostensibly for Chagres, but really for athe ever
faithful island and to-day the steamer Creole
sails with some 800 more. They are all wele
equipped, and most Of them well provided with
full sets of "Colt's Texas Code of Practice"
The famous General Lopez is in town in strict
incogpuo, but we know enough to be certain
that he goes with them. Their funds seem to
be plenty, and are disbursed by ex-senator Hen
derson, formerly of Mississippi, who, according
to town talk, will take high rank in the island
when it is conquered into a republic. Those
of the men | have seen are mostly from the
west, and look as if they could do good service
in any amuss." The received notion is, that they
will land on the island some time next week
and that the government will be overturned
abefore you can say Jack" But of this latter
| have some doubts. The Cuban government
has for years had the most complete 'sspy sys-
tenn in operation in New Orleans that the
world ever saw; and / am well assured that every
movement of the ahunters" is better known to
the Captain General than it is here. Whether
the government is tyrannical or not, one thing
is certain, and that is, that the 10000 troops
now on the island will be faithful to it-irst,
for the reason that they hate los Yankees, and
second, for the reason that they hate the Creole
population. The result of this hairbrained ex-
petition, / am afraid, may be summed up in the
ominous word 'sgarote.n
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15

PRoFEssoR WEBsTER's CAsE.-The Boston
Post has letter protesting to come from Ter
re Haute, Ind, which ayers that Or. Parkman
came to that place on the 18th Of April, was
recognised and spoken to by a gentleman who
knew him, who is ready to swear to the identity
of the Doctor.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15

uTo-day (l6th May) is the day fixed by
acme for the landing of the invaders upon the
Island Of Cuba-by Others. it is the period de-
signated for the sailing Of the troops from their
rendezvous, wherever that may be.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15

CuBA.-The New York Sun says; s'The for
midable preparations of the Spaniards indicate
and truly too, that the movement in and out Of
Cuba, for it's freedom, is no puny affair
The Spaniards are preparing for a terrible strug-
gle, and they will have it though the odds are
greatly in their favor. July 4th, 1850, the ami
versary Of the Independence Of clos Yankees"
is approaching, Senores Of Spain! Send on your
steam frigates and your seventy-fours! The free
Cubans will have use for them.'
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15

TIE RvER.-The river is again rising at this
point; and from the terrible accounts Of the
flood above, we have much to fear in this quar-
ter. We learn. that Bayou Crosse Tete is
again rising, and that apprehension exists OF a
general overflow.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15
RunawayIa Jall.

Was brought to the jail Of Thu r.
~ rish a dark mulatto boy named IUn,
who says lie belongs to i Nj. John Caldwell,
Of New Orleans; said boy Is about u year g,
age, S feet high, and was taken on bosld -
steamer Natchez. The owner will plesseeesse
forward, pay charges, and take him av.y
mv1h HENRY SULLIVAN, yalIof.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15

usa.O, you're an prentice!!'' said a little boy
the other day tauntinggly to his companion. The
addressed turned proudly around, and, while the
fire Of injured pridaand the look Of pity were
strangely blended in his countenance, cody
answered, $50 was Ftankliu..p
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15
pRofEssoR WrBsrEn's Casa Bosto

PROFESSOR WEBSTER CASE.-A BOSLOn
despatch Of the LIST inst, says;
The agument in relation to the writ of error
in the Webster case is to be argued before the
Supreme Court on Saturday next.
The Law Reporter Of to-day contains AMIR
ticle commencing portions Of the charge in
Webster's bill.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15

EwPAR1sH.-Anew parish has been formed
from Natchitoches, Rapides and Cataboula, re-
joicing in the euphonions name of Dugdemo-
mia. Dave Martin, Of the Western Democrat,
deyotes an interesting column to the subject.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15

CHEAP PosTAeE.-t is stated. that the Con-
gressional committee have agreed to report in
favor Of i uniform rate of five cents for d ldis-
tances on letters not exceeding half an ounce in
weight.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15

IHDlASA PREAcHERs.-Mr. Chamberlin, ia
hi recent Gazetteer Of Indiana, in giving the
s~tatistics Of Monroe county, says athere IRE
nias .swyers, ten physicians. and preachers too
tedious 70 mention"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15

uaWhat are you writing such q big hand
for Pats" sWhy, you see, my grandmother
dafe, and I'm writing a loud letther to her.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15
PROTECTION OF PLAQUEMINE.
LEvEEING GRAND RIVER.

Resolued, dc., That the State EnggineeFsb be,
and he is hereby directed and Instructed, to
Levee the left bank of Grand Riyer, from the
Park to Bayou Pigeon, the same having been
as per resolution approved March sixteenth,
eighteen hundred and forry;eight, been survey
ed and the practicability and cost Of the same
having been fayoFabIy reported on by the State
Engineer.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15
en- Prison.

etc amene 4 Ii gecle De Piaque-
~ mine un Negro a1rste conn., a,s ! ~.
nomme TOM. ct qui g q. aPpai rea n ns.
John Caldwell, de Nile. Orleans. - ...s. 81
gre est age e'envir6n quinze ans 2 p'eas 3
taille. .,rrrruAN c..,;s,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15

Tim CulAz ExrEDrr1oN.-=It Il said that.M Ma
jov Ihsodors O'HarA, Of Frankfort y 10 have
senna1d II The Kentuckians who haye started
l!Or cnAe
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15
Nc" ADVERTISEMENTS
B1EHLER RROTrrrne
"HHOA "
Merchn,, nv,

'""' ldlors,
WOULD respectfully inform tho c;t;..,s IN
w Plaquemine and vicinity. that t t1el hs' VI
established themselves on Main mat tney have
house Immediately above the resideOes ~ ~ !ne
late MIR. Beck. Determined to do work ~ ue
derate prices, and in a p~unctual and f.ah tao,
manner, they hope to receive a liberal share VI
pubic patronage. They keep constantly. on
hand fine patterns of goods to suit all seasons
of the year. mn1E
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15
Public Acts.
ADVERTISING sHER[FFs' SALES.

RESOLVED, 8c., That from and after the pro-
mitigation of this act, it shall be the duty
of the Sheriff of any Parish in the State, except
the Parish of Orleans, in which a newspaper is
published, TO publish all his advertisements for
sales in said paper, or one of them, if there be
more than one: Provided that this advertise
ment in a Newspaper shall not be required when
there is no newspaper published in the Parish.
Sec. 2. Be 1t further enacted, dc, That the
publisher as aforesaid shall not be entitled to de-
mand more than at the rate of one dollar for
every hundred words for the first insertion,
and half the sum for each subsequent insertion
for the same notice for the time prescribed by
| law; and that the said advertisement shall be in
serted in said paper once a week, and no %oftener;
and in the event of a refusal of a publisher ola
newspaper to publish said advertisement at the
above rate, then the publication in the newspa-
per shall not be necessary, but shall be done
as now directed by law: Provided that the de-
PENDANT shall have the right to select the paper,
if more than one is published in the Parish.
Sec. 3 Be hturthrr enacted, de-, That it
shall be the duty ofthe Sheriff of each Parish,
Immediately on the publication ofthe first num-
Der of any newspaper containing any advertise
ment as aforesaid, to cut out from said paper
the said advertisement, and post up the same at
the Court House door, for which the said
Sheriff shall be entitled to receive no charge:
Provided that it shall no longer be the duty of
the Sheriff to post up notices of Sherif's sales
in three conspicuous places in each Parish,
except in those Parishes where no newspa-
paper is published, or where the editor or pub
Usher refuses to advertise at the rate established
in the foregoing section of this act.
Sec. 4. Be 1t further enacted, de-, That all
laws or parts of law, inconsistent with this act,
be and they are hereby repealed.
PROTECTION OF PLAQUEMINE.
Resozred, de-, That at the next stage of low
water, the State Engineer be and he IS hereby
authorized and directed to repair, with one Of
the State boats and hands, for the purpose of
driving the necessary piling, and performing the
other necessary works to secure the drift which
has formed at the mouth of Bayou Plaque
mine; and furthermore, on the authorities of
the town of Plaquemine furnishing the materi-
ais to drive pilings from the mouth of said
bayou, in front Of said town, one hunered and
fifty feet, to what is commonly called Goose
Island. Provided said work does net interfere
with works previously ordered.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15

tors are all receiving letters from various quar-
tiers relative to DR.. Parkman. The following
is from the Boston Bee:
BALrInoRE, April Is, 1850.
Dear Sir.-During the trial of the professor
for the murder of Parkman, l wrote to Hatha-
way and others, alleging his, atbe professors
innocence, bnt so far no notice have been taken
of the information. The main witness in the
case can tell more than would be safe for him.
If it comes to the worst, | will divulge all.
Save the professor, and that too without the aid
of a spy glass. Law, law, where is thy justice.
Yours, STUDENT.
To the Editors Boston Bee"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15

4 Wis est par lie present donne tontes les
IN personnes qui ont des reclamations con-
ira la succession de Thomas Debin, deeede, de
les presenter au curateur de Ia dite succession
sans dix jours de la date de &c present.
myl5 HIRAM SIGLER, Curateur.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15
VIEW ADVERTISEMENTS

ON SATURDAY, 18th Of May, an ELEC-
~ TON WILL BE HOLDEN at the
Buena Vista Hotel,
at BAYOU GOULA, for the purpose Of elect
ing a member Of the Police Jury for the lst
Police Jury District. Messrs. Paul Hebert,
Joachim Comau and Adolphe Sigur, Commits
sioners. myl5
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15

UA contemporary says that a son of Galen
who operates on cataracts, has gone to see if
he can't do something for Niagara.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-05-15

~ys ~~ s AAAAA
and to that sage gentleman we leave this second
mystery.
?. And now comes the mystery surrounding
the Webster case. In the nineteeth century,
and in ope Of tho most enlightened cities in the
world, i trial and conviction for murder have
occurred which would not disgrace the record
Of the darkest age Of judicial proceedings. A
holding a high and useful station in socie-
", and whose life has been hlameless, is incar-
cerated in . dungeon, tried BY q jury Of twelve
men, found guilty, and sentenced to death, for
a crime. never proven even TO have been com
mitted! A very wealthy and exceedingly ec-
centric man-eccentric no less in his personal
actions than ID the use he made Of his fortune.
boeatowing acharity here and there, and throw
ING \ away, too, in building Up scientific insti-
tutions-is suddenly missing, and can NJ Where
be found. This curiously disposed man had ma
ny heirs, and fromA tolerably correct judge
ment Of human nature, we will surmiise the
fact That they frequently wished for their an
ticipated portion, and maybe thoucht that il
their expected benefactor continued to use HE
money as bis disposition had given evidence,
they (the heirs) would have but little At the
end Of his life, anlsss Re should de SON. Dr..
Parkman vanished, and the longings Of human
nature, IN city whore money is next to the Al
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-10-05


~ efrEu'ar ssssinn rf the Police I'try rf he
la,ish 81 vest Baton Rouge. hrli~ot The tTSsrt
Hnt'ra. rn Monday III" vi September, A d. lsSe.
The Jury tnet-rresent
heests. Jeat, BttO5aHaute ioh~ " bnhlr'l,
VIM. Jones Lyle. tiisa Ln'tls Petit. Nel'ttn'tt hs-
trti. NJ {. Leblanc, Louis Ioiitri, James w
Fires. Absent, Jos ! Landry, Pail babin and
Charlie Smith
The Jury being called to order, proceeded rs
tollnws'
Rcsrirci, That The report u the committee 10
examine the accounts Of the Treasurer, and to