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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

THE GoLp SEEKER.-The following inter-
esting incident, takef from the Picayune, is Pc
~culiarly illustrative of the romantic adventures
ia California: Is
An incident was related to us yesterday ofan
old man from Syracuse, N. Y, who had been
taken sick at the mines out on the Sacramento,
and who. having exhausted all his provisions,
was inca most deplorable state, He went
about from tent to tent among the miners to
beg a mouthful to eat to keep him from starya-
ton. The miners, in scattering out, generally
take a rod square, which is considered the
limits Of their diggings. Entering a a one
day, the old man begged q meal, and told ms
history of adversely. "Let's give him a chance
said the men, "he's an old man and is sick; what
say yous let's help him out" "Nen, agreed.
replied the party. "Here, old man. SAID one OF
them, ssyou may have that spot over yonaes
whar YOU see that rock; SO take your pick ana
go to work" 49,.
The old man started out, and the: first day
realized the sum of sixty dollars. This gave
him new hope, and his friends reJo'ced with
him at his good luck. The next Gay, however
the old man was unlucky, and did not realize a
cent. They told him to try it again, however,
and he did SO. In picking under the rock, after
the exertion ola whole day, the old man found
what is called a ahen's nest" from which, IN
one week, he realized the handsome sum OF
$4,000
His friends told him that he had better stop
now, as he was old, and start home. SO ne
adopted their advice, and took the steamer at
| Chagres for New York. We hope the gentle
man may live to enjoy his good fortune.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

LOUISIANA PENrENT1ARY.-Having contriv-
edto take a short leaYe of our multifarious dn-
ties, we last week visited the Louisiana Peni-
Tertiary, and were much pleased at the order
and neathness pervading every department. Il
presents now q business aspect where regula-
rityy, the first law Of nature, reigns supreme;
advantaggeously contrasting with the small, ped
ding, and improbable mechanical job-work
carried on there in former years. The machi-
merry department is under the charge Of Mr..
D. Woodwork, a gentleman fully qualified for
the task, and who has made important improve
mtents,in the machinery now in use for weaving.
C~ottoanades, Shifting, Linseys Of various des-
criptions, bagging and bale-roee are extensively
manufactured. The inmates are well fed and
healthy-there being but one in the hospital
out Of about 23O.-Adrocate.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13
A BETTER MAN TAAN HIS BRoTHER.-The
Phihde]phia Spirit of the Times youcbes for the

A BETTER MAN TAAN HIS BRoTHER.-The
Philadelphia Spirit Of the Times youches for the
correctness of the following:
On Thursday last a wedding party arrived
from the country, consisting Of the bride and
groom, the brother Of the latter, and several
friends, They put. up at D Of our public
houses, and in the evening, the preliminaries
hating boon all settled, and the clergyman in
attendance, the ceremonies were about to be-
gin, whers the groom manifested some dissatis-
spirited showed as much Independence As The
lover. In the midst of the confusion which
ens1ed, the bridegroom's brother stepped up to
the BRIDE, and said, "Since - won't marry
yen, Ill marry you myself, if You have no OBJ.
lection" None in the least," said the bride;"r
always took you for better man than yeul
brother, and am now fully convinced " it"
The knot was at once tied and much eratifsa-
ton was expressed at the finale of the affair,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13
Louisiana legislature.
ABsTRAcT OF THE PROCEEDINGS.

ABSTRACT OF THE PROCEEDINGS.
FEE. 1.-The HeusE met pursuant to adj
jjoufn11ent.
Mr.. Heron: Resolution instrieting the
State Engineer to remove the distractions to
the navigation Of the Bayou MancAac; refer
red to the committee on internal Improvements.
Mr.. Watson: Resolution instructing the
State Engineer to repair to Grand River and
Bayou Pigeon, in the Parish of 1b~erville, and
remove Instructions; referred as above.
Mr.. Connolly: An act to take the sense Of
the people upon the propriety Of amending the
constitution.
Mr.. Heron: An act to make the sessions
annual.
The House adjourned till Monday.
FEB. 2.-1n the HOUSE, an act authorizing
%notaries to perform marriage ceremonies, and
an act to suppress gambling, were reported up
on unfavorably by the Judiciary Committee.
Also the bill authorizing ~notaries to take de-
positions, reported upon unfavorably.
y An act fixing the fees Tor the arrest of runa-
way slaves, was reported upon by the same
committee favorably. Q . G
FEE. 5.-In the HOUSE, an act relative to
costs of clerks, and to define their duties more
particularly, was introduced and referred. OIL
2 In the SENATE, Mr.. Ray gave notice that he
would introduce an act to consolidate the Off
ces of clerk and recorder in the country parish
FEB. 6.--Iuthe House, the Bills to- amend an
act relative to the Louisiana Institute, was pass
ed. Q
In the SENATE, the bill Was taken up, sub
hitting to the people the election of the Chief
Justice, Associate Justices of the Supreme
Court; the District Judge, Attorney General
District Attorney, Secretary of State, Treasu-
rer of the State, and the State Superintendent
of Public Education. O
FEB. 7.-In tide HOUSE, Nh. Walker offered
a resolution, which was adopted, that 900 CO.
pies, Of Washington's Farewell Address be
printed. O o 81
The bill to provide for the construction Of a
road across the cutoff, opposite the island in
the parish of Iberville was reported upon unfa-
vorablyo . - o Fl . J
An act to amend an act regulating the fees to
be paid for the arrest of runaway slaves was
passed. 5 Q s9 o 8 c ,@a
In the SENATE, an act to authorize the clerks
of the district courts to approve and homologate
tableaux of distribution and accounts rendered
by administrators, c~urators and syndics; read
first time. On motion, the rules were suspended;
read second time and referred to the committee
on the Judiciary. . .
FEB. SIN the HOUSE, a resolution instruct
ing the State Engineer to repair to Grand HI
yer and Bayou Pigeon and remove the obstruc-
tons. - 5a1%
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

]. CoNNopoRI MoozE.-We learn from the
washington correspondence Of the Victoria
Texas1 Advocate, that Commodore Moore is,
or recently was, in Washington, pressing his
claims TO his place in the United stases navy,
IL which he Was unjustiy deprived, and that he
is rssher sanguine Of success. We sincerely
hope the gallant commodore may succeed. He
has performed valuable service. and should resp
something better tha. 1asiesA neglect md
injustice.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

1.-THE following remarks, taken from the
True Delta, respecting some of the doings in
our Legislature, deserve attention. They show
how the peoples money goes.
81 A THREE THOUSAND DOLLAR FEE.-We
perceive the Finance committee of the House
of Assembly, of which MI. John C. Llarue is
chairman, reported unfayorably to a petition
from Sister Regis, for Legislative aid, for that
very excellent institution, the Camp Street Fe-
male Orphan Asylum. Not having the report
before US, we cannot undertake to say whether
its conclusions were just or otherwise; but the
same committee having reported in favor ofpay-
ing three thousand dollars to Colonel Isaac I.
Preston, for legal services rendered the State
in the litigated case ofthe consolidated assocla-
lion, we presume the adverse report on the
charitable appeal, was not induced by attenua-
ton Of the state exceequer.
Three thousand dollar fee! BY Jove, that
is princely remuneration; but, we dare be sworn,
fully earned, fol, the parish of Orleans, it APP
pears, bad not the talent necessary for the ma
nagement of 80 subtle a case, and requisitlo1
had to be made on the forensic attainments OF
the ~neighboring parish of Jefferson. Judges
Strawbridge and Buchanan, who are esteemed
as men Of mental calibre much beyond most
practising lawyers, work twelve honest months
for thirty-fve hundred dollars; but here we find
a legislature, that would grudge an honest and
infccorruptible man this pitiful salary, eager to
vote one of their. own members, formerly a part
ner of the chairman of the very committee that
reports in his favor, three thousand dollars tor
assisting to do that which any former attorney
generaIWould have done himself, and felt hui
inflated if assistance were offered him. The
indecent haste with which we see such 'appro-
p~riations asthis hurried through the House, is
only paraleled by the rapidity with which the
same body pass the act to enable the municl-
palities to impose and eolleota tax on capital,
from the operation Of which perhaps, not three
of the whole city delegation will ever suffer to
the extent Of a dime. We hope they may be-
come permanent boarders in Baton Rouge
most sincerely we do. .ae .1, s
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

Q An Unreasonable Boston Traveller says
that an impostor pretending to be- a Lutheran
clergyman is now perambulating the country
He bears testimonials from a number or pro-
fessional gentlemen in different parts Of the
country, and is soliciting aims of clergymen
and Others TO enable him to return to Germany,
on account ola partial arrangement brought
only hard study. He is believed to have OBJ
tanned large Sums Of money by solicitations.
He is a large, stout man, with dark complexion
and hair, and reddish whiskers and beard. He
passes under different names, and has been en-
gagged in his begging operations for some
years. s'e~1ff " 9@29 .l"t #fti So
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

"A WANING ron THE PARKNAv CASE
The New Alsaay GA Ledger announces the
retufs,sto hiss hsrne Of Mr.. Delany Gresham of
LAfayette tcwnahip who disappeared mysteri-
ously ID. Angs1stlask He vas Inst seen near 4
mill, where ! desd body vas afterwards found,
and identified as his; his estate was administer
ID upon, a Of one deceased. He has suddenly
returned, ii good health, having been, q ~ s.ys;
detained away ~ sick1ssA.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

COULDN'T ALLOW Ir-A gentleman tellsus
a good story of one Of his domestics. Having
employed 9 new female servant, he sat down
in the parlor, the evening after to "a civil game
Of whist" with his wife and a couple Of neigh
bors. The next morning amy Lady, athe hefr,r
observed that @the card playing must be put q
stop to, or she should be obliged to eave-she
didn't approve Of the practice, and nerer allo,r-
ed It in families where she lived!!"-Boston
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13
uThe Legislature Of Maryland has instruc-
ted the Governor oreturn the Vermont Teso-
lutions to the Governor of that Stae.a 9 Yd

TIA beautiful BAH was written many
years ago, by Mrs. seba Smith, 2 the death n of
a woman who persisted in thexandMsdfaasasa
the Green Mountains Of Vermont. Tfu6yahows
ever, to the instincts Of woman's nature, she
tore the covering from her person and wrapped
her infant in it. The mother was found locked
IN the arms Of death, but the babe survived
That infant, thus preserved from the SHOWS Of
the mountain, is now speaker Of the Ohio Sc
nate. s
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

: FUNERAL or A Circus AcToR.-We noticed
in our last the death of Mr.. VIM, Kelly in the
Circus at Franklin, The Banner says he fell
from his horse asae left the ring, in an appo-
plectic fit, and died Immediately. The perfor-
nance closed forthwith. The Banner gives
the following description Of his funeral:
@4 The next morning, about 10 O'Clock, all the
members of the Circus, the brass band, the
actors, managers, and preprietors, turned out
in procession, to pay their last respects to a
companion for whom they felt the highest re-
gard. The company wore the appropriate
badges Of mourning, their horses had on
the ray livery of the Circus, and the mourning
bsdge-close behind the hearse followed the
fayonte horse of the unfortunate Kelly, led in
mournful silence without q rider, as ifin MOURN
ing for, his master. The procession was
joined by . great number of citizens, and
would have had much large additions had the
state of the roads not prevented it. a@f5saa
-tODsapproaching the grave all persons con-
nected with the Circus d~ismounted, and uncoy-s
ering their heads in respectful silence, they adj
tvancedi il. all the bitterness Of grief, and looked
for the last time upon their beloved companion.
The was truly affecting. Their comraae,
struck down in the midst of pleasure, in the
prime Of life, was about to be placed beneath
the cold clods Of earth; they were soon to turn
their backs upon the spot where he lay in sic
lence, to hear his familiar voice no more for
ever. They each deposited in his grave a piece
of black Grape, as q token of the depth of their
grief, d prayer was offered by the Rev. Mra
Gibbs, the last act of kindness and respect was
performed, and the company retraced their
steps with dropping spirits and heavy heart.A
The conduct Of the company toward their de-.
parted companion ca1iedin it such proofs Of
humane, and heightened feeling as to securethe
regard of our citizens for them all.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

KossurH.-A letter writer in the London
News savs: avVhat an extraordinary reputation
this man .Kossutl has left after him. From
Orsoya to Vienna, BY water or BY lanc, tnere
hardly. ever pass ten minutes in the DAY ihas
Won do not hear mention Of his name; ana "
Pesth, where the sale of his portrait sa cap'-
tai offence, the Magyars club togethe. 10 pun,
chase l single copy II exorbifant pl'ces, and
tear it into fragments, which are shared between
them"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

uAproposition Is before the Legislature Of
Pennsylvania to amend the constitution Of the
State 90 . to make the judges elective by the
people. The different States seems to be gra-
Idually incorporating this principle with their
fundamental law. It now prevails in New
York, Mississippi, Texas, lows, Wisconsin,
and partially IN Louisiana The latter win
probably adopt it In its full extent.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13
% The Martins have come.

n stEx4f44 za4JeXs8 f5sTEl&I4t{&S3E ykN$%s f4A &2fIG4gIdI III 10
SuHJEcT FOR a NoyEL.--Ned Buntline tells
storyofA young lady and gentleman ofeNew
York, Of the upper ten" who became desper-
ately il love with each other, and the father q
the fair one was applied to for his consentto. q
marriage. This was violently opposed, and the
young man forbidden the house. Subsequent
y. however, the lovers eloped. and took the
boat for Philadelphia. The indignant and dis
tressedi father (his objection to the marriage be-
ing, as he stated, that the young man was
known 70 be 4 ~foundling) FASTENED after them,
buth arrived too late, the marriage knet, had
been tied; ardithe frst words to his daughter
brought the awful announcement that she had
married her brother! 4ssy,gt Il. S.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

THE MosrEs9rlous.-The St. Louis Intel
ligencer, Of the 23d ultimo, says.
The elder Of the Montesquious continues in
very delicate health. The privilege of the Jail.
yard is extended to them as often as deemed
necessary and condcuive to health, with a pro-
per regard to their safe keeping. Raymond, the
younger, IS apparently more resigned to his con-
dition than his brother.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

CEL1BAcY OF THE CLERGY.-A paper is about
to be established in France, under the direction
Of two priests, whose object is to popularize
the, idea that the celibacy Of the clergy is an
evil, and may be thrown off by common con-
sent, as it is IDLY an ecclesiastical regulation,
and not based upon any principle Of diyinerigght,
OF faith, Of OF morality.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

pThe reading Of q good and well conduct
ed newspaper, even for the short space q one
quarter Of ! year, brings more sound instruction,
and leaves q deeper impression than would 0e
acquired, probably, at the best sehooIin tweive
months. Talk to the members Of q family VINO
read the papers, and compare theiralnformaIon
and intelligence with those who do not. Ihe
difference Is beyond comparison.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

RrApNG RooM.-There is now a prospectus
il circulation for the purpose Of establishing q
Reading Room in. this town.. The enterprise
was first started BY several gentlemen Of TINS
place place =, 4 few days since, but circumstances nave
placed it at length upoa our " lndlvlaaa' eAr
ertions, and we shall leave nothing undone 10
carry Il through successfully. No argumentls
necessary ,Iy to t. convince the public Of the beneht
"a ,l he derived from a well conducted Reading
Room:,i its moral and social influences shou'o
alone draw into its support all who are tne
friends di, II good order, refined enjoyment ana IN
ta~,,ectual advancement; and from such we io 81
tofor support--not for any great pecun'ary nc.
vantage that we expect to reap from It, ,oas
from ro 4, Inherent 1antipathy to the idea OF tali'
ina IN. anything that we undertake 70 ACCOM-
p,ish. And we do not think we wih--ont we
hone all those who are in favor Of this enter
prise, which presents, such ib beneficial ls results
to the community. will aid in building y Up
permanently amongst US. g'as.. So
go soon as we have thirty subscribers, the
building ldi win BE commenced, IN a1 tho Sc second $40
~ Of, which the Reading Room will be estar
bkshed. it will be furnished with all the lead
hi, a journals inthe Union, Reviews, Magazines a'
&C, umaaki1n,gSaa complete. perfect establishment Inner,
Of the kind. 1t will be well furnished win
lights, and made warm and comfortable 10 the
winter. Those Of our country friends who are
frequently pa n, in !, town. viii find it to their pleasure
and advantage to become subscribers, And
al, indeed reap an intellectual and rational ems
joymeut that leaves no sting or pangg Of regret
belindas the, consequence Of such indulgence.
For particulars apply at this Office.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

n Mrs. Darlington expresses gg~reatapprehen-
sion that the people in California will bleed to
death, as every paper she picks up announces
smother vein open"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

TAdyersity exasperates fools, defects cow
ards, brings out the faculties of the ingenious.
puts the modest to the necessity of trying their
skill, awes the opulent, and makes the idle in-
dustrioCs. % - 1g'Ee.li ss ~
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

APPOINTMENT BIZ THE GovERsoR-By AM
arah the adrice and consent Of the Senate-R.G G.
BeallS9Esq, District Attorney for the Sixth Judi.
cial District. o ss 4..; a =
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

uA pernicious youngster being asked how
many genders there were, replied: '''55 - -..'..
G 'Three, sir-the masculine, feminine and
neutral" O. Q ( ~ .aSestsaN
aVery we'll done, my sen,-pow go on to de-
fine them" . r a.s.Enf88 zE-s
1.-THE masculine is men,the feminine Is wo-
men, and the neutral is old maids and politi-
clans"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1850.

THs RrvER.-Atth this point theiiver is rising
slowly, and is within ! foot probably Of high
water mark.
The Concordia Intelligencer says that the
river at thSk point is Con a stand, and in a few
DAVIS. no doubt, there will be a rapid fall. We
hope the sudden and early rise of the river this
season will teach our planters a lesson"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

@ 0An editor in New York says he saw u
man swallow half a dozen glasses, and in less
than ten minutes after he became a tumbler.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

DThe California company, under Audubon
was eight months and twenty-six days in reach-
ing San Hego-still a long why from Tho
gold region.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

UWhy are the Jews Of old like bad debts!
Ans. Because they killed the profits. -
o Why is the flag like the ocean! Ans. Be-
cause it never ceases to wave.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

HOURS or SIEEp.-We find the following
sensibleTemarks in an exchange paper, which
we hope will give offence to none Of oar rea-
Mature requires eve.
Custom gives seven,
I.ziness takes nine,
'.+'s And Wickednes eleven
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

uA late Missouri paper contains q poetic
description Of bowie knife fight that lately
took place IN that interesting neighborbood.-
The third stanza ran q follows: 8 sG
1.-THE wretch then drew a sidney knife,
o. Just like a maniac man, 1I9.s
And in he plunged it to the hilt, ,e4gS
} @ o And out the gravy ran" ,,g. 80
Missouri will be som on poetry yet. S. Hit
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

uWe return our thanks to the Hon. =. W.
Blateef or, important public documents. -
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

sGREAT ExPLosIoN.-We learn from the Pic
laynns tlatT aytorss printing prsss manufactory
IN New York, exploded On the 4th, killing about
eDe handrad persons. sil ~
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13
5 NEW ADVERTIsEMENTS.
State Of Luisiana-PariA Of .Iberrils.
= Succession Sale.

- -fr- - ESSfa p sEi.&EHa lE 3a+5GF&is
TOY virtue ola decree or order Of tbe Sixth
ID District .Conrtsof the State Of Louisiana,
in and for the parish Of Jherville, bearing date
February 18th, 1850, / will offer for sale to the
highest and last bidder, on s'ss. 81
Monday, the I1th day Of March.
1850, at 10 o'clock, a. ~. the following descEb-
ed property belonging to the
Succession OF John Ross, decs11
to wit: ~ ssefs fFtS
!. SARAH, negro woman, aged u years. ~.
q. Alot Of HORNED CATTLE. 'St
3. Aiot of HOUSE FURNITURE.
.a4s TERMS or SALE.
The ,noyeables payable in cash on the day
of sale. The slave Sarah payable onc-guarter
in cash on the day OF sale, and the balance,
one-half in all the month of March 1851, and
the othershaf in all the month Of March 1852.
Purchaser to furnish his notes endorsed to the
satisfaction Of the tutrix Of the4minors. payable
at theeofRce of the Recorder of this PARISH,
said notes Ia bear interest at the rate Of eight
per cent per annum after maturity until paid. ~
Special morteagetSbe retained on said slave
to secure the payment Of said notes aud all
eventual interests. m..4t ~ !.
Act Of sale before the Recorder At the sex-...
pense of the purchaser.
Sale to take place at the residence Of Joseph
Texhada, on Bayou Sosrei. in said Parish
III tS,ss "A art ]. II PETIT Sheriff. ii
Punish Of Iberville, Feb 9Th, 1850. fsbl3
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-02-13

xIlreTAnsas-.ThsN n. KgHsala gxsstAs
m,n,s 81 ffsy-eight lawyersjjinFt ~ ~ -
no,edt to be worth over 4loo0oo eaeh.