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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

A New MovE-The New York Courier of the
18th, says The Creeem City. lying at this port,
received orders from Government on Saturday, to
have her steam up on Sunday morning, ready TO
start for a Southern destination. All things were
accordingly put in readiness yesterday morning for
her departure, but further dispatches were recciv-
ed from Government, directing her to remain in
port, and hold herself subject TO subsequent orders.
Her proposed destination is entirely unknown, IN
asmueh as she was chartered under sealed orders.
The matter has given rise to considerable specu-
lation, but we have little doubt that the act of gov
eminent was prompted in reference to some ofthe
plots of the Cuba revolutionists The idea which
has been advanced, that it was intended as a demon
stration against the secession movements of South
Carolina, is too absurd to be entertained for a mo-
ment. Nothing has yet occurred, oris soon likely
to occur, in that State, that will tempt or drive
Government from the wise aisse= fare policy it
has hitherto observed.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

SUPPOSED SuIcIDE.-An elderly man, Mr..
GEORGE ALLEN, a cripple, we'll known in this
community, and lately from Pattersonville, Alta
kapas, is supposed to have destroyed himself. On
Thursday evening last his hat and canes were
found at the edge of the Bayou, and his tracks OBJ
served to the verge of the water. He had previ-
ously said that he would not live till to-day, that
he had drank a vial of laudanum and it would
not kill him; and that he intended to drown him
self He was evidently insane.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

LAST IsLANp.-We understand that this delight
full watering placeis fast growing into popularity
and importance. We understand that there are
many fine residences upon it; we know that Sc
veral of our wealthy planters are now erecting
commodious dwellings there, and building gener-
ally is progressing rapidly; a large hotel viii be
established soon-and there are, already, a fine
billiard table and nine-pin alley, which have no
small number of ~votaries. There are plenty Of
cattle upon the Island, (which is thirty miles in
length as "fat as butter,'' and a large number Of
horses, carriages, &c. All these advantages and
~luxuries, combined with the exhuberance of fish,
turtle, oysters and game, make Last Island deci-
dedly most delightful place to reside during the
summer season, for those whose business will all
low it. ave-,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

WHAT AN EDITOR DOES NOT LIKE.-1. 10 pay
postage on the letter ordering a disconiinuance If
the paper, especially when the subscriber Kin ar
rears.
?. To pay postage on communications. particu-
larly where none but the writers interest is con-
cerncd. ~ q
3. To be in debt, and without means TO pay. be-
cause subscribers will not pay.
i. To send a paper for months to one who is dead
or moved away, and the PM. or some one else
taking them ont and reading them and then. after
all receive a note from the postmaster saying stop
your paper sent 10 Mr.. he is dead or "nAx-
ed away but not a word about. pay.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

The New YoRK INVITATION TO DANIEL WER-
srEE.-Mr. WEBSTER thus concludes his reply to
the citizens Of New York, inviting him TO address
them in that city, upon the important measures
andss principles at present a~gitating the Union
Gentlemen, I have no wish to appear in public
for purposes of ceremony or entertainments: nor
can say that | feel the necessity of any occasion
at present to express my sentiments in regard TO
public affairs. All that | think, and all that | feel,
on the great topics of the hour, is concealed from
nobody. But, notwithstanding all this, and not
withstanding that my public duties are likely to
demand my attention rather imperatively for some
weeksto come, | cannot persuade myself to say
that may not, at no distant time, make an effort
10 meetmy friends in New York. =
One thing. gentlemen, is certain: that if | add
dress you at any time, you will hearno change of
tone, nor any taltering voice, in support Of that
cause which is dear TO your hearts and to mine.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

GIVE neERa CHILDREN SOMETHING TO Do.-The
habits Q@athildren prove that occupation is of ne
cessity, with most Of them they love to be busy
about something, however %trifling, still more to be
usefully employed; with some is as strongly devel-
oped physical necessity, and if not turned to good
account will be productive to positive evil. thus
verifying the old adage, that idleness is the moth
sero mischief. Children should be encouraged, or
q Indolently disinclined to it, should be discip lined
relative to their dress, which they are capable of
performing; they should also keep their own
clothes and other possessions, in neat order, and
fetch for themselves whatever they want: in short.
they should learn to be as independent of the ser
vices of others as possible.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

THE HEIRS OF DERwENrwATER," by Ell
BLANCHARD: New York,-DEwITT & DAvEN.
PORT, Tribune Buildings.
his is a most fascinating work, for which we
are under obligations to the publishers. The En-
glish press has bestowed upon it the highest en-
comiums. The story possesses deep interest, the
hero being the last of a long line known in histo-
ry as the RADcLIFFs OF DERwENTwATER, whose
estates were sequestrated and themselves attainted
for the part the Earl took in the affair of Charles
Stuart, commonly styled the Pretender.sTh The wri-
ter has given us a graphic picture of the men and
manners of the reign of George III, and shown
what a slight moral difference then existed be-
tween the fashionable and aristocratic roue and
the most desperate of those who ministered to his
uncurbed excuses. The purse-proud and naughty
noble, whose grey hairs are but 50 many accusers
Of his heartless ~avarice, is also presented, despite
his lofty titles, cringing to the willy and mnscrupu-
lous lawyer, who by yelling his villafy with a
legal cloak enables him to escape that present
condemnation his crimes so justly merit. 1t is a
work well calculated to show how little we can
Judge Of a mans actual character by the position
he holds in society, especially If he be one ofthose
sense Of rectitude is not powerful enough TO
him from the commission of acts of fraud
nd injustice.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

70 We respectfully request our readers 10 Pc
ruse the article on our first page treating upon
Newspaper Collecting. Alesson can be learnt from
it. We would also refer them to the two first ar
ticles in the first column of our fourth page, if they
would wish to see heavenly sentiments expressed
in beautiful language. -
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

The NEw HorEL.-We fear that the New Ho-
tel spirit is s%ubsiding. If such is a fact, we feel
convinced that it cannot lay dormant long. To
the least observant eye, P%laquemine is increasing
in wealth and Importance too fast to remain long
without a public house which would comport with
its progress and responsibility.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

The LADY's Book, for June.-This excellent
and a celebrated Magazine, for June, is before us, and
we must again request our friends to call and see
It. II is worth a three cent piece 10 looka at it.
and a lady OF taste will certainly subscribe for it,
This is the last month Of 81 years that it has beef
in existence, and as it snow of age, the editor pro-
misses an unparalleled number for july, the
commencement Of its majority. Call al oaf
Reading Room. @N5
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24
sNNIME4M sEMIAMEA.
PLAQUEMINE:
Y, MAY "a, 1851.

DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION AT BAYOU GOTTA
We understand that a secret Democratic Conven-
ton was held at Bayou Goula on Tuesday last
its ostensible purpose, being we understand, to no.
inmate delegates to the Parish Convention: which
we suppose is TO be holden in two or three weeks.
Send on your proceedings, gentlemen. we will
rheerlully give them publicity.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

70 military encampment has just bean
in Orangeburgh, S. c., at which there VI siull
attendance, and, according to the Charlsstop Mer-
curry, some very skillful drilling. TheNMercury
says: "There is great political anils1ation and en-
thusiasm in the camp, and tlheeir buntersigns and
paroles are strongly indicistire Of the feelings
which predominant. Calhoun, Secession and State
action are the constant w~sasttchwords."
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

y An Ir'shman writing from California. saws
ITS an Elegant country. The bed bugs are
as big as dinner pots, while the leas are nsed
Ior crossing creeks with-one hop aad thew
are over with two on their bucks
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24
Dams Ia Succession de Courd u 6nx Dsaa,a
fen Paro'sse a 1oe:sa.,

J0Seph .H7d1N BTfdNd. Eu3 q " 1sn";s.nt
Qosaai sons 's a;n isu pst Dc Ia ss,t '" de- ss present les al:
sons pour lesauelles lie compile p~rovisoire &c Jour
enregistre par P. Desire Godfoi en- sa quailte aaa'
ministrateur da la succession de teu Joseph Allan
Breaud, ne soient pas homologues ct fat le jnsf% sss
de eette cour ct les fonds distributes con nins do In
mentionne dams lie dit compte. Par oi''e
cour &C. % dc Mai. 1851. ,,,,v c,erl
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

4 sEss1BLE BUT vNkRrqursr.-M. shoelser
the colored Represenlafive in the French Nation.
al Assembly, from Martinique, has written to this
country for a certifCate Of the sanity of the mem.
bers OF the American Anti Slavery Society. The
N. Y. Courier df5lnks that no such document can
be procured iron any man who has ever seen, read
or heard of a caaseof monomania.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

THE Com CRoPs.-From what We cali learn:
there will be more corn made this year III LoiIlsi-
ana than there was ever done at any former pc
Rod.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

No DAseER.-The Plaquemine Southern Senti-
mel wishes all editors to beware of counfounding
it with a newspaper in Mississippi of the same
name, as the latter is a secessionist paper. Brad
burn needn't fear, nobody would mistake him for
a Observation-Disclosures,
We are not, emphatically-socially nor politi-
cally.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

CRIME IN New ORLEAss.-This city seems at
present to be rife in the commission Of capital
crimes. Within a short space Of time, sew
erTl murders have taken place.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

TsDANIEL WEBSTER has been nominated e.,
sthe Presidency by the Wings of York county.
w.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

UThe range between high and low water
marksin the river at Memphis last year was 80 feet
the year previous it was 81 feet.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

%. To discover how many idle men there ara
n 9 place, all that's necessary is 10 set two dogs :
fighting. uos' :
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24
Died

Suddenly on Thursday night last. CHARLES.
aged 10 months, son of DR.. EDWARD S%cRArcHsEy
NINA LABAUvE. .
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

U-It is expected that the Washington Nom
ment will reach an altitude of $50 feet th4y4ssl
and that it will attain its full height Of 500 Nstii
eight years. aNss
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

IN the Succession Of 9Th District Dos,t,
Joseph .ANain Breaua, Parish of NerrWe,
deceased. State of Louisiana.
EFT all persons interested show cause within
IL ten days from the date hereof, why the pro-
visional account this day filed by Peter Desire Goa'
froi in the succession Of Joseph Allan Breaud ae-
ceased as administrator thereof, should not oe no,
mologeted and made judgment ofthls eoul'; anu
that the funds be distributed as stated IN sa'o d.
count. By order of court, May 23d, ls2l'
my24 PAUL DEBLlEUA, lieih'
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

ANOTHER IBERvILLE S~TEAMBoAT.-The Indian
Queen is the name of new steamer just finished,
which was built at Indian Village on Bayou Pla-
quemine by Messrs. PkTR1cK KEoGH,. Jos. PERTH
GREW, CHARLES BooKsH, and destined principally
TO run between Plaquemine and Last Island
for which latter place-now fast rising in popula-
rity as a tavorite summer retreat-she will leave
Plaquemine about the 10th OF June. We advise
those who can get away from the city, TO take
advantage of this favorable opportunity to geta
glimpse of the scenery of the interior, and lave
their wearied limbs in the invigoratins surges of
the Cult.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

- ESn SEEN<#EE#E go T"- -T@ - 800
SARTAIN's MAGAZINE, for June.-This is anoth-
er Of the Philadelphia Magazines, and completes
with GoopEY inthe beauty Gifts embellishments
and the talents which its columns display. A
beautiful feature of this work is its Se,i1tu,al H.
lAsrations, Whichthe editor promises to continue
the coming year.call, examine, and give US
your orders.
Pocket Companion for Maehinists, Mechanics and
Engineers, by OLIVER BYRNE-embellished
with three steel engravings, Illustrative of the
Steam Engine: DEwITr & DAVENPORT, Tri-
bune Buildings, New York.
We do not hesitate to say that this work in our
opinion, is infinitely superior to any Treatise of
the kind now in use, and onethats should be in the
hands not only ofthe mechanic and working man,
but ofevery person DESTROYS Of much information,
in a small compass, on almost every useful SUBJ
jet. II far exceeds our limits to give ever an idea.
Of all 1t contains. Many very useful things will
be found in it which is peculiarly the authors, and
not to be met with in any other treatise of the
kind. We can mention only a few. In the first
place the work is embellished with three Steel En-
of Steam Engines,-the Stationary, Lo-
connective, and Ship Engine, in the very best style
Of Engravings, all the parts of which are accurate
ly pointed out and explained by numbers, so that
any person perfectly ignorant of their use would
he able TO learn how 10 manage one.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENT
Notice.

II OST on OF about the 4th day Of March, 1S5l,
IL on the public road between this town and Isl
dore Daisre,s residence in the Parish of West Ba-
ton Rouge, a small morocco pocket book. with
the name OLA. Hebert written on the inslde) con-
tanning two promissary notes, each for the sum of
Sls5 ls-lo0, drawn and signed by Marceline Bel
sscron in favor Of Louis Daigre, deceased, dated
West Baton Rouge, August 21st. 1915, one payable
i'll January 1913, the other i'll January 1919, bear
ing interest at the rate of per cent per annun.
from date, secured by mortgage on land and para-
pliased, ne ~varietur by L. Favrot, parish Judge.
A liberal reward will be paid for delivering the
above notes, if found. to the undersigned at this
place, orto Isadore Daigre in West Baton Rouge.
are hereby warned not totrade for said
notes. ssSs
w. B. THOMAS.
Plaquemine, May 9th, 1851.
p. Son one of the above notes there is a
a credit of $40 ls-l00 and further credit Of 81 50
paid 9th May, 1919.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24
The Journey of the President.

President FILLMORE arrived in Baltimore nthe
morning of the 10th inst, accompanied by MS Id
| milv and likewise by DANIEL WEBSTER: Secretary
of State, JousJ. CRlrrENDES, Attorney General,
w. A. GRAHAM, Secretary of the Navy, and N.
K. Hall. Postmaster General. In reply to the adj
dress ofthe Mayor, the President said:
Mr.. Mayor-Thc very warm and tlattering
reception you have given me, leaves me no
words to express my feeling. All that has
been said in regard to the influence otmy pub
lie course in the preservation of the Union, |
cannot appropriate to myself. 10 the mem
bcrs of my Cabinet, to the patriots IN Con-
crcss and of the Union at large, to those who
Nv their cXcrtions originated and ~consumnatcd
the Great measures which have tended to the
preservation of the Union, is to be awarded
much of the praise which you have so Iavlsl'ly
bestowed on me. | have reformed but al
humble duty. and if in the discharge of that
duty | have contributed to the glorious results
to which Won have referred, it is to me 4 matter
of humble congratulation and of thanks TO
God.
1t has long been my wish to meet the peo-
ple Of Baltimore, and it affords me great graft
~fication to thus mingle with you at this time.
The kind and cordial invitation which you have
extended, to accept Il public dinner on my
return. would at once receive Il most hearty ac-
ccptance, could | at this time say whether it
would be in my power to do so. This visit,
until within 4 few days since, was entirely I'M
expected; its object is not here, but it is to be
sought in another city-unti' that otject is &C
complishcd | cannot enter into amy engage
mcn,s which circumstances might render i'm
possible for me-, and those of the members of
my Cabinet by whom | am accompanied, to full
fiji.
Ihave agai n, Mr.. Mayor, to return TO you,
and through you to the citizens of Baltimore,
my most cordial and sincere thanks for the I'M
expected and kind reception which you have
been pleased to extend to me-.
After partaking of a sumptuous breakfast, the
President and his suite, attended by the Mayor and
a Committee of thirty-one gentlemen, proceeded
to Philadelphia, and thence to Havre de Grace.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

Dams /" s~"ee'ssio" de com du e"s District;
neure Jacob Solitaire. EM de Ia L-oa.ia.t.
QUE toutes personnes interess6es deduiTe sous
w dix jonrs de la date de ce present les raison
pour lesquelles lie compte de partage ct de iqai-
dalton ce jour enregistre par Michel Schlatre MS,
CONNIE administrator de la succession de ieue
Eeuve acobS hclatre, ne serait pas homologuee ct
fait lie %lusement de cette cour, ct que les tonds SOL
ent distributes CONNIE il est demontre dams lie dit
compile. Par ordre de la cour % de Mai, 1851.
mai24 PAUL DEBLIEUX, Greffer.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24
In the Succession Of 9Th District Court,
"'''" 1 1"sos S:A|"''e' Po S : of If 1 4sr;,;s,,,

deceased. STATE of Louisiana.
EFT all persons whom it may concern show
IL cause within ten days from the date hereof,
why the account of liquidation and partition this
day filed in said court by Michael Schlatre jr, as
administrator of the succession of widow Jacob
Schlatre deceased, should not be homologated and
made a judgment of this court and that the funds
be distributed as in said account stated. =
BY order of court, May 22d. 1851.
my24 PAUL DEBLlEUX, Clerk.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-05-24

&c The following article from the Washing
ton Republic, is strong, but just and seasonal
Bile. If Mr.. RHETr is, and has been, IN no.
nest secessionist, he had no business in the
Senate nf The limited S:ates -.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-09

taken in this city for several years. but their cost
| has denied them anything like general circula-
ton. Their value, however, 10 fully appreciate
by the whole profession, who, we have no doubt,
will hasten to avail themselves Of the oppor tunity
Of possessing themselves Of the republication Of
Messrs. Little & Brown, which can be had at less
than one fifth the expense Of the original works
From tie Boston Courier.
The enterprising publishers have here presented
to the legal profession, rs we judge, long-folt
dssidsrofum-a prompt, cheap, and comprehensive
series of reports of all the decisions Of az the Eng
lish courts. The series commences with the cases
of the November term, 1850; and we observe In the
first number decisions pronounced in Westminster
Hall ON the 30th January, 1851. This 10 unParaf
lelsd despatch in the history OF legal reporting
Westminster 10 here brought two years nearer TO
us than own court house. The style in which
the work is issued reflects great credit upon the
publishers, editors, and all connected with 1t.
The page is large, fair, white. and readable The
table Of cases and index seem to be prepared with
much care and diligence. The former strikes US as
executed on a very useful plan referring not only
10 the case and page Of tho volume, but containing
also short abstract of the subject of each case.
The editors notes scattered through the volume,
referring to American decisions, and still moro to
the value Of the work. The publication il 70 be
continued in monthly parts or numbers, making
each year six large octave volumes, for tho remark
ably Tow price Of $40 per annum. We trust both
editors and publishers will receive ample remuner-
alton for the service they here doing the legal
profession.
Such publication, we think, cannot fail TO be
useful to tho profession and profitable to The pub
lishers.-P Philadelphia Legal IntslIismeer.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-09
From the Nno Orleans Picayune.
FROM Texas.

A startling report had reached Brownsville that
at Roma, on the Rio Grande, some persons, bein 8
dsplcased with certain revenue restrictions in re-
gard to carrying hides to the Mexican side, mount
ed swivel gun ON the Texan bank of the river
and fred it at the Mexican guard opposite, wound
ing several. Orders were despatched to Camargo
by the Mexicans for reinforcement Of $50 men.
The San Augustine Herald says that General
Houston and General Rusk had arrived in that
town. and that the former spoke Of not returning to
the Senate.
Tho Brazos river il still OVERLOOKING and the river
rising. In many places the overflow extends
through the bottoms for many miles. Consider
able injury to tho crops ia now decmed inevitable.
Similar information 10 had concerning the Trinity
and Colorado. The heavy and long continued
rains arc the Cause
In western Texas the crops, both Of corn and
cotton, in forward state, and there 10 every
probability of unusually large yield this year.
CAptainG. K. LOWS, who was lately arrested at
Matamoros by the Mexican authorities, effected his
escape from prison the 10th ultimo. 1t was ru-
mored that he TO be taken to Victoria for trial;
and, AZ the captain has many enemies among the
Mexicans-he was, though still quite young, a
Mier prisoner and veteran Texan ranger-he
concluded that it was best to get home as soon as
possible
Tho recently quiet and orderly city of San An
tonic has again become tho scene of lawless acts.
Among the principal desperadoes is one George
Vincent, aIias " Little Red,' well known on tine
frontiers desperate character.
By the resignation of Judge Beard, OF the Elev
snth Texas judicial district, the citizens Of FL Paso
county are left without any legal tribunal to adju-
dcate their civil rights or to punish criminals.
Rio GrAndc city il steadily improving, although
business 10 dull a. the Mexican authorities the
opposite bank of the river most rigidly enforc
ing their system Of duties.