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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15
sGVMENN sEAyAMEA.

TIE NATIONAL W1sHrsaror MONUMENT
The Board Of Managers have passed = sesolu-
ton requesting the people Of the United States
to take up collections throughout the Union
on the approaching anniversary of American
independence, in aid Of the National Washing
ton Monument.
In obedience to this resolution, Mr.. WV. A.
READ has requested u to state, that a box
for the above purpose viii Be placed in the bar
room 1t Burden g. Johnston's, on the 4th.-
sursay, no one, Of any patriotic sentiments will
refuse to contribute his mite, on this holy day,
towards completing the grandest and noblest
Monument in the world. Whatever sum is
collected, will be forwarded, free Of expense, by
the gentleman mentioned, who has hitherto
made similar. remittances. Nv rrs.al Il,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

LAKE OF P1rcH.-In the Island of Trinidad,
there is a lake of pitch about half a mile long
and one fourth wide. Il. is a dreary looking
place, surrounded by q shrubbery Of the most
beautiful flowers. The pitch is dug out of the
lake, boiled and left to harden. then shipped for
mastic. The pitch is dug no lower than IL
inches, and however much is taken out one day,
the pit is always filled up in the morning. The
supply seems to be inexhaustable.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

FArAL AFfRAY IN MEMrEn-A serious If
ftayoccurred in Menphis on Saturday, tho sth
inst, which resulted in the death Of Gen. Levin
H. Cos, Dr.. Fowlkes, and q Mr.. Tfigg is also
represented to be mortally wounded. The diff.
6culty, which has been attended with such mel
ancholy result, is said to have grown ont Of the
PROSECUTION Of some parties connected with the
Bank explosion affair in that city . few years
since. ssea8 ~ II 8
4 later account says: "Mr. Trgg was the
only man Who was killed Cen. Coe was aid
10 b dangerously wounded BY Nj. Williams
Nh Gaines and Gen. Conneli were badlyS5ba
not danssreuslyy vonpdsGE u. F owl e. " !. =
nj IN ~ tight"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

s!OFF-The Secret Adventurer,"R B. C. Webh
alias John p. Colo, spoken Of ia our last, has
been suffered to snake tracks" He was taken
out Of jail last Monday signal was made for
the erry-boat-somed dimes were subscribed by
the lettering crowds about the streets, which
were given to the anti Benaonist, and getting
sboard Of Capt. Browns packet, he went on
his way rejoicing, leaving the Father Of Waters
between him and our generous citizena-
Goodbye, John.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

CELEBRATION OF H FOURTH-The Sons
Of Temperance are making preparations to eel.
citrate the 4th in a creditable and appropriate
mannsr, the programme Of which we will pro-
baby give in our next. We would suggest
that all citizens who are in favor Of temperance
IN connection. with the celebration Of our ma
tlonal jubilee, join with them in the arrange
ments, and in bearing portion of the expen-
ses necessary and indispensable to a proper de-
monstration. A barbecue and bran dance in
some shady grove, with plenty of pe, good
music and "chicken fxens," would not be a bad
idea. Every family almost, if solicited, would
contribute something in the shape of eatables.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15
1.-THE rainy season, in this region, appears
to have commenced.

DThe Crevasse at Mr.. Preston's place has
not been stopped, says the Point Coupse Echo
Of the 9Th, and although attempts are still be-
ing made to arrest it, we are afraid they will
prove f~ruitless. The efforts to dam the canal at
Mr.. G. Porche's on False River, have been also
unsuccessful. So that all that portion Of the
parish between the New Road and the Mississip-
pi and False River will be soon completely mum
dated. About a mile, or a mile and a half Of
the New Road is covered with water; but there
are two or three skiffs in attendance, to ferry
passengers across at all hours.
The river in frontof our office is at q stand
II has raised but little for 1 week.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

~Plaquemine Readfng Roo-
This establishment will be opened to ,ub,c,;b.,.
before the 18th Of next month, and no e,er,;or. -.
expense will be spared by The UNDERMINED n mai.
1t III every respect acceptable to those who p.,,on.
'ze the enterprise. Papers and magazine. FINN
every section Of the Union wia,b furnished ava
regular files of the most valuable journals. md. AZ
the periodicals received, will be carefully pre..,v.s
and bound for the use of subscribers, and to .,.;,,
IN forming q Library in connection wi6 The Read.
Jug Room. Those who feel an interestip on, vh,
'age Cannot but be aware Of the high moral valos.
apart from its interest and usefulness, Of the .fp,a,
enterprise. Towards having the Rom
permanently established, the undersigned has alre..
incurred no inconsiderabe expense-aod whiiss
he pledges himself that the Room will be kent IA
The best Of order, he trusts that the public will NOT
lie, him lose BY the undertaking. QTsab,csiptjou
$40, payable in advance.
W.: P. BRADBURN:
Paquemine, Jane 8, 1850. 1854
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

TScratch the green rind Of a sapling, or
wantonly twist it in the soil, and a scared and
crooked oak will tell Of thee for centuries to
cot. How forcibly does this beautiful figure
teach the necessity Of giving right tendencies
to the mind.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

aAHREsr Or PrrR-This individual, arrest
a rs the murder Of Captain Ives, on Grand
Esssrsos brought into town last Monday, in
~dasseastpdy Of our Sheriff, Mr.. J. L. Petit, and
IT. ddsputy, NJ. II. Sullivan. These officers
dss1rTs much praise for their zeal. tact and ac-
tsstsy N thin natter. The prisoner was com
nistsd b. he sxanining magistrate, to await
bic tsial " tho September term Of the District
Gpeftk We forbear making any comments
spsa III drsadfal bssinsss, trusting that JUS
~ sdaihsvs it, ssuyss, unbiased BY prejudice.
e.ssss1g, 8 antasnishsd by gold Or influence.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15
Protection from Overflow.

twill be seen by an article On our first page,
that a meeting was held in West Baton Rouge
on the 25th ultimo, for the purpose Of devising
means and raising funds for the protection Of
a portion of the adjoining parish above, from
overflow. In this measure, the citizens OF
Crosse Tete are deeply interested, and we have
no doubt that a liberal subscription will be
raised iq that section.
Colonel S. NJ. D. Clark was the chairman of
the meeting. Not only in the Legislature, but
in his capacity of a private citizen, he is direct
ing his energies toward the furtherance of a
successful leveeing system. There is no mea-
sure more important to our citizens than this
one-all are deeply interested in it--and we
trust that the Convention, recommended to be
held next January, in this town, will be largely
attended, and such suggestions carried out as
will make our citizens in this parish and West
Baton Rouge secure, in all future time, against
breaks or oterhows at points which have here-
tofore either been weak, or through the WORTH
~lessness of the land, neglected by the owners.
It is against every principle of reason or justice,
that any portion of the community should be
liable. at any time, to be ruined through the
neglect, representation or incapaeity OF any
other, in protecting the levee at points where
the greatest danger is to be apprehended. And
this evident wrong brings forcibly to our mind
the Importance of the second resolution Of Col.
Vim. B. Robertson, in the article alluded to,
suggesting that it is the duty of the State to
adopt a general system of leyeeing the Missis-
sippi, which we have heretofore recommended,
and which is undoubtedly one Of the most i'm
portant measures which our representatives
could take into consideration.
Our Police Jury will please take particular
notice of the resolution of Col. Clark, calling
upon them to consider the justice and impor-
lance of asking Congress to grant to the State
all public lands that have been in market for
ten years, and are unsold, for the purpose of
a fund by the sale of them, to protect
the ~alluvial portion of the State from overfows.
This is but a reasonable request, and looked at
in a pecuniary light, the Government would be
a gamer bythe operation. This was a favorite
measure Of Col. Richard A. Stewart, when he
battling against Harmanson and his hosts;
and if granted by Congress, would be of more
real value to US than a thousand swamp bills,
up and manacied by provisos such as
that abortion which the honorable member from
Congressional District gave birth to.
In conclusion, we trust that the talented and
snterprising of IbervilIe will warmly cooperate
with those of West Baton Rouge, whose names
Ire mentioned in the article alluded to, in ear
,ying out successfully the measures and princi-
pies which they have 50 justly and energetically
recommended. $50 s
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

The BALL LAST WEDsEsDAY.-We were not
In attendance at the display of beauty and rev.
elry on Wednesday last, but another, we un-
derstaud will take place in a few days, when
we must certainly be "abont," and enrich our
columns with sketch of the night.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15
DANCING SCHOOL.
STATE Of Louisiana-PariM Of I6erylx
Succession Sale

pY virtue of a decree or order of the eth
ID District Court of the State of Louisiana,
in and for the parish of Ascension, to me direct,
ed, bearing date June 9Th, 1850, I will offer al
public sale to the highest and last bidder; on
SATURDAY, the 18th day of July, 1850,
at 10 o'clock A. NJ, the following described
property, belonging to the ,. e5ag.er,
Succession Of Mrs. Magdeaine Ciadalze Ba5i.,
deceased, ~
wife of Eloi Joseph Landry, late Of the parish
of Ascension, consisting in gpt sHSf9 u
A certain parcel or tract Of LAND, situated
in The parish of Iberyille, on the Bayou Man.
chac, designated as lots Nos. one, two, thres
and four, of section No. 80, in township No. 8,
south of range No. 2 east, containing 126 $1,000
acres, together with all the buildings and im-
provements thereon being or thsreunto belong
ing. f 5
TERMS OF SALE. .e.a3
One-half of the price Of adjudication payable
in March, 1851, and the other half in March,
l852-purchaser to furnish notes satisfactorily
endorsed; said notes to bear interest at the
rate of eight per gent per annum after maturity.
Special mortgage retained onEsaid properly to
secure the price Of adj udication.
Sale to take place at Richards Store; snear
Bayou Paul road.
JsL4 PETIT, Sheriff.
Parish OF Iberville, June 10, 1850. -
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

11tasAA Wy - 1AAs
IA Was brought to the jail Of this pa
IN IRISH a runaway negro woman who saYa
- her name is ADELINE, and that she ~,
longs to a Mr.. Robichaux, residing in thep a-
rish of.West Baton Rouge; said woman 10
about % or 3oyears ofage, S feet9 Or 2 inch.
es, and dark mulatto, and whoshas beelshired
out to a man residing in Plaquennine: The
owner will please come forward, pay chharges;
and take her away. Z =. =
siel5sss HENRY SULLIVAN 1ailpE..ss
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

uJudge McHenry, who had no reason ODE
in love with the city press during his career in
the Criminal Court, retires from the bench with
all their honors showered uponhis head. Such
is life.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

uIf a person inveighs loudly and frequent.
ly against certain crime, he is, ten to one;him-
self addicted to it.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

70 Never tread on the tail Of. q cat, or tell a
woman she is not handsome, unless you are
fond OF music.-Pauadiunns. M
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

uHe that pryeth into every cloud may be
stricken with a thunderbolt.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

uThe King Of Prussia has been assassina-
ted.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15

TRY 1.-THE more a man works, the less
time he will have to grumble about hard times.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15
NEW ADVERTIsEMENTs.
Confectionery, Fruits, Ice Cream. &,

confectionery, Fruits, Ice Cream, &c.
a GENERAL assortment of The above will be
kept constantly on hand, for the convenience
of Families, al the corner Of Main aud Bank ,,s-
Parties, Balls, soirees. Weddings, SC. WIN BE-
supplied at all times by giving timely ne,ice.-
Every endeavor will be used 10 please those who
may want articles in the above lima.
I'Families supplied daily with HOT PIES a.
~ NJ. ie15 6m
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-06-15
Runaway in jail.

Iberviile, ce 8 Mai 1885,
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-23
Administrators "A Sale.
Oct. %, 1850. 40,

DI virtue of N order Of the Probate Court of
u liempstead county, will offer for sale 10 the
highest BIDDER, at the Court House door, in the
town OF ashington, on Monday The lth day
o. November next, on Il credit OF twelve months,
with note aid approved security bearing eight
per cent interest after due, all the right, title,
claim and interest which james Allen deceased,
bad at the time of his death in and to the follow.
ing land, TO wit: the north west quarter OF the
s'uth east quarter aud the west half OF the north
east quarter of section Is township - south
of range 25 west, containing one hundred aud
twenty acres less, for the purpose of rais-
Ing means to pay the debts of said deceased
JOEL ID. CONWAY, Admr.
Estate Of James Allen dec.
Washington, Oct. 81, 1850. ti2-3w.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-23
A FAIR CHANCE FOR
a E a. e. e. e a TEse ~
October 9, 1850.

'EvIIE subscriber wishes to sell the FARM
4 where he now resides, containing i30 Acres,
lS0 Acres of which is under good fence aud in a
high state of cultivation. Situated in dry,
healthy region. the main road leading from
Little Rock TO Texas, five miles southwest Of
WashDst0n and nine miles from Fulton; on
which is good Frame Dwelling House, Kitchen,
Negro Cabins, &c. Barn, Cribs and Stables are
Of good aud convenient structure. IL is of the
most desirable country residences III the county,
having an abundance Of running water for stock;
also, well and spring water, of the best quality,
for fLmily use.
will also sell Six Likely Slaves, Corn, Horses,
Cattle, Hogs, sheep, Wagons. Farming utensils,
and set of Blacksmith Tools, with the Farm j;
desired.
Also, a Tract of Land in aud adjacent TO Bois
dare Prairie, containing $50 Acres most of which
is as good Lime Land as the county pro-
duce
Also, 100 Acres of Land northeast Of, and
adjoining the town Of Washington.
All any part Of which can be- purchased on
accommodating terms, by applying 10
f.. NANCE.
Sept. 4. 1850. l3m
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-23
Valuable Property for Sale.
Sept. 4. 1850.

HE subscribers offer for sale the following
property, to vii: 1920 Acres of Superior
Land, 300 Of which is in high state Of cultiva-
loL; the land differs in soil, half being OF the
black kind. the balance is OF a sandy nature. Of
hickory and oak growth. There is very com
Portable dwelling, with out buildings on the place,
together with an excellent Gin, q c., &c. The
place is near Washington, and is known as Il
remarkably healthy situation. bargain be
had by ary one wishing 10 purchase, by appIica.
tiou TO ID. & V. BLOCK.
Also, for Saie.-A good, comfortable Dwell
ling House in the town of Washington, well
situated for Ii private residence. For terms. ap-
ply to ID. g. V. BLOCK.
S..pt. 4, 1850.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-23

For miscellaneous, seventy thousand dollars.
For publishing new editions of the post ofh ce
laws and regulations aud Of the table Of post Offices
eight thousand five hundred dollars.
SEC. 9. And be it further enacted, That The
Postmaster General be, and he is hereby, author
lied to pay out of any money In the treasury at
the credit Of the Post Office Department, all such
balances as have may hereafter become due TO
the General Post Office Of London, upon the ad-
jnstment of the quarterly accounts arising out oi
the Postal Convention, concluded December fii-
teenth, eighteen hundred and forty eght, between
the United States and the United Kingdom oi
Great Britain and Ireland.
Approved, September l6, 1850.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-23
1--we AND LET LIVE,
E~A Il 4 a - q u N VA n .-

HlliE undersigned would respectfully inform the
l. citizens of Washington and the surrounding
country, that he has located himself in the town
Of Washington, and that he hopes by prompt at
tenton TO business TO merit the confidence of all.
He is constantly r. .ceving, direct from New York,
the London, Paris, New York and Philadelphia
Fashions, aud his prices such that none can
complain.
Attention paid to Cutting. Country produce
taken at cash prices for work Shop opposite tie
Clerk office.
S. S. BOSS.
October 9, 1850. [39:5w
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-23

SEA ISLAND CoTroN.-The process of preparing
Sea Island Cotton for market, after 1t is grown,
is 20 remarkable, and little known, that we
give the particulars:
In gathering ii from the field great care is taken
TO keep it clean and free from trash aud stained
locks Upon 'he crying scatfold it is sorted over
before packing away ia the cotton house. When
ginning, in fair weather, it is again spread upon
The scatfod and assorted. Some run it through d
machine called thrasher, that whips il W and
take. ont sand and loose dirt. Ii then goes TO the
oius, which are the same kind first invented; none
of The many new inventions have bern ioand
efficient, and the Whitney gin totally unfit for Sea
IsIano cotton. These simple machines are threr
and half feet high, two feet long, and one wide.
with an iron fly wheel, like that Of box corn.
sheller, upon each sid, working pain Of wooden
rollers made of hard oak, about ten inches long
and nearly an INCH in diameter, held together by
screws. In instance l saw simple spring
bearer under the lover roller aud Oh
top to prevent the cotton from winding. These
rollers wear ont, and have 10 be replaced by new
ones every day would recommend gutta percha
as worthy trial, substitute for wood, as
something tou.l and hard is required. The rollers
are moved by the FOOT like small turning lathe,
the operator standing at one end of the gin, feed
ing the cotton very slowly through The rollers,
leaving the smooth black seed behind. A task is
from twenty 10 thirty pounds day. according to
quality. Twenty or th'rty oi these little machnes
stand in room; and strange to say, none OF those
who have attempted TO prope them by other
power have succeeded. One very iDteIllgen,
gentleman told me that he had spent S5uOO in
trying experiments in machinery to gin this kind
of cotton.
From the gins the cotton is taken to the mote
table where a woman looks it very carefully
and picks out every little mote or stained lock as
fast as two men gin. From the mote table il
goes through the hands of a general superntend
tnt, or overlooker, and then to the packer. This
operation is done by sewing the end of bag ovei
a hoop nd suspendlng it through hole in the
floor. and in this the packer stands with wooden
or iron pestIe packing bale of abou, 35t
Mounds day. as fast as it is ginhed exposure Il
the air Injuries the quality aud not SO sale able
in square bales packed in presses, rs il is in hanc
packeJ bags
The whole operation Of preparing this valuable
staple for market requires the incest work ant
careful watching o. the operatives, as little
carelessness Djnres the value to the consumer
Il is worth from thirty to fifty cents pounds; aaors
than common wool--S0mther's CultiUdtor'
|
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-23
NOTICE TO LAND BUYERS.

T,HE undersigned offers a valuable Tract OF
i LAND FOR SALE, (920 acres entereG,)
300 acres cleared-goed Dwelling and Negro
Cabns-Gn House and Screw-excei!ent water
good Orchard of Fruit Trees Of every deserIp-
ton. This Tract of Land is situated "n Dor
cheat. Lafayette county. Terms will be made
easy to suit purchasers.
f.. C. TURNER
August 80, 1850. 353
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-23
EN 3Ef % a. .

TTNHE public are hereby cautioned against
Il trading for or taking assignment OF "a
certain note drawn by the undersigned, and
made payable to Messrs Brown g. Woosley for
seven hundred dollars, dated on or about the 24th
of May, 1850, and payable on the first day ol
March, 1851 The consideration for which said
note was given having partially failed, the under
signed hereby gives public notice that he will not
pay the same, unless compelled by law.
JOSEPH EAST.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-23
Another sale Of Town Lots

A NUMBER of Town Lots, in the town Of
n Washington, Hemps,ead county, Arkansas
will be offered at the courthouse door, in said
town, on Wednesday, the 18th day Of November
next, on a credit of twelve months, purchasers 10
give bond and approved security. All pers1us
having claims TO Lots, heretofore sold, are required
20 pay for the same b.fore that day, or they will
be sold as other unsod Lots.
BY The Trustees.
Oct %, lS50.-42
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-23
LADIES, FAIR.

FENHE Ladies will ho'd a FAIR and provide Il
l. SUPPER al the Methodist Church, in this
place, Wednesday evening, the 9th Of Novem-
ber next. AS the proceeds are to be appropriated
to beautifying and adorning the Cumberland Pres
bytrran Church, it is hoped they will be literally
patronized.
Washington, Oct. %, 1850.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-23
e.. EDa S@e aD~ To

HE GRAND DIVISION OF THE So $ OF TEMrER-
l. ANCE OF ARKANSAS will hold its Annual Meet
ing at Princeton, Dallas county. on the 2Sth of
October. Important business will be transacted.
JAMES THOMPSON, G.. Scribe.
Freeo, Oct. l6, 1850.