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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26
The Communication" Tax.

There was 4 tax created at the last session
of the Legislature, called the comnut0tIon tax
which seems to US to be q very strange law
and We are not alone in this opinion. The
caption Of the act does not express its meaning
far from it; Webster gives the definition OF
communication thus: "Change: alteratlon;
4 passing from one state to another; exchange;
the act Of giring one thing for another, Ne.
The italiciscd definition may be the sclse IN
which it is meant TO be applied in the act, but
| We shou d like to know what the people gel,
and so should they, for the $3.50 they are
forced to pay under this IigfI-soundIng caption
which the wisest will find it difficult TO explain.
No doubt the law, as created, would explain
the matter; but, in our oplnion-knowIn1 the
vast number of citizens who pay taxes that
never read the %innunerab!e acts passed by the
Legislature-thc title Of an act creating a tax
should be sufficiently clear to explain its OBJ
icct, without the necessity, in consequence OF
its ambiguity, that every man should search 1t
up and read it, before he could understand its
import.
We shall examine this law critica!ly-and
if, as we think it is, n cloak to extort money
from the people for designs other than those
expressed, we shall spare not, no matter who
feels the deserving rebuke. In our Judgment,
it is high time that the people look well to
their laws and lawmakers, and be as careful
whom they send to the Legislature, as they
should be Of that blessing of liberty which their
forefathers bequeathed them. In every Sec
ton of this State, it appears that the people
have no interest in.the nominations of candi-
dates to represent them; it seems that they
consider any man, almost, as qualified TOR all
Office of such honor and responsibility as Re
preventative in the Legislature. And, indeed,
to such q disgraceful extent has the custom
gone in this State, of electing men to the Le-
gislature of neither talent, education, know
ledge of the world, or business capacities, and
in many instances, of even responsibility. that
gentlemen of standing and ability, do not con-
slider themselves. at all benefited or honored by
being put in nomination, and sent to mln9le
among goslins, and those of immature and in
ferior intellects.
We are informed, upon good authority, |
that neither Of our representatives. voted for
the above ambiguous law.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26
LATEST FROM EUROPE.

LONDON, April II.
EsGLAsD.-RusseH Minisiry-A Check tc
Rome.-The Russell Ministry continues TO be
sustained. The last vote on the Assessed Tax.
es question gave the Ministry a majority OF
thirteen.
The Queen has directed the Archbishops
and all the other clergy Of the Episcopal
Church to interpose their authority for the
suppression of certain Romish practices. The
order has been complied with by all the Bish-
ops except two. A stop is expected to be put
by this measure to Romish innovations in Eng.
land.
FRAScE.-C Change Of Minisry-The Presi-
DEM and Chongarnier.-A change in the
French Cabinet has been announced, and is
threatened with the opposition of the Monar-
chists. A reconciliation has taken place be-
tween the President and Gen. C%hangarnier.
Sw1TZERLAND.-The Government has re-.
fused to expel the French refugees as request
ed by the French authorities.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26
Married,

On the S21st April, in the Parish Of ST. James,
by the Rev. J. MARTIN, Capt. JAMES HAMIL-
TON URE, to SARAH, eldest daughter of WIN.
CHAIRMAN, Esq of that Parish.
Accompanying the above, was a piece Of
the wedding cake, and a bottle Of the celebrated
lion brand champagne. Captain, you have our
most hearty congratulations. May a life of smiles
be theslots Of her to whom you have pledged your
honor and protection-and love and and unbound
ed prosperity accompany that industry, energy
and generosity, which have so pointedly marked
your career amongst us. And now, in this spark
ling goblet, we drink to the uninterrupted health
of yourself and lady, and success to the ':indomi-
table, Gypsy.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26

lZ ~ 70 gE&
IMPORTANT DEcIsIoN.-A case involving a
question Of principle Of much interest, in which
nearly all of the dry goods importers, as we'll as
nearly all of the Boston insurance companies, were
Immediately interested, has now been in a suit at
Boston about five years. Bakers claim in this
particular suit was for about three thousand dol
lars, viz: For damage on goods on board ship
Moselie, from Havre to Boston, after a long winter
passage of about one hundred days. Of this
amount about $1,000 was proved to have been
from sea water, and about 81 100 from mould,
spots, &c, arising from change of climate, sweat
Of the hold and like causes, acting on the pecu-
liar colors and dyes which enter into the fabrics
OF ribbons, gloves, laces, silks, &c. The defen-
dants offered to pay, without a suit, the damage
by sea water, but denied their liability to the
CAIN arising from other causes. The plaintiff in
slsted that the long passage was a peril insured
against, and that all damages arising from such
long passage were covered by his policy. At
each stage Of this trial the jury and the court has
decldedtha Baker was not entitled to recover da-
images for mould, spots, &c, arising from humidity
Of the hold and long passage and the final iude-
ment against the defendants was only for the sum
which they originally agreed to pay without suit.
This was a test sui, many others depending on
tie result.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26
The New River Sufferers.

We are sorry to perceive that no efforts have
as yet been made in this vicinity to contribute
something towards relieving the sntferings OF
our fellow citizensin this Parish, residing at
New River, while active zeal in their behalf
has been displayed in New Orleans and else
where. According to our common-way of
thinking,y this is rather Illuminating and shame
full to those who should be foremost ina work
Of such good and christian feeling-and we are
decidedly sorry that we are forced to mention.
the matter q second time. Last week we called
upon the Ladies of our town, to get up a Fair
for this purpose, expecting that the proceeds
wouldbs appropriated towards relieving those
Of their own sex in the district alluded to-, who
had suffered by the overflow, but as yet we
have heard Of no proceedings tending to that
object. We now call upon the citizens gene
rally, manfully to come forward, and g doing as
they would wish to be done BY" subscribe
something for the benefit of the sufferers on
New River. And here we shall take the liber-
ty Of suggesting that on TUESDAY EVEN
ING next, a meeting be held in the Court
House, for this ayowed purpose. Candidates,
this is a chance for Jealous cooperation.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26
A Proposition.

As the next SIX months will be a period Of
unusual excitement and interest, III conse-
ouence of the elections which take place on
the first Monday in November, VIZ have a pro-
position to make to our Democratic friends,
which, we think, many will not hesitate to &C
ccpt. 1t is we'll known that we have never
descended to low defamation and abuse in our
political writings, but, in the support OF the
candidates of our party, rather chose to deli.
neate their Talents and merits, as a more legi-
innate mode of procedure, than to decry in
venomous language, the abilities and virtues OF
their opponents. Therefore, in 4 political point
of view, our Democratic friends cannot have
any very great objection to our paper, know
ing its avowed principles. During the period
spoken of above, u faithful account Of the
elections throughout the country will be given,
besides, as 4 matter Of course, innumerable sub
jects of interest, as they occur from day to day,
in the shape of news, in this as well as other
countries Of the world-to say nothing of the
legal advertisements and Police Jury proceed
ings which will appear, and which cannot fail
to be interesting to every man in the Parish,
whether wing or democrat.
Now, we are anxious that our paper should
be read by every body, for we know four-titths
will be pleased with it; true, its circulation is
gradually increasing-but, this is the lightning
age of progress and rapidly, and tlIat word
gradual is gradually Gf not rapidly sliding out
Of the English vocabulary, and We, like many
of our friends, are anxious to drop it, and go
it upon the !. high pressure" principle. There
fore d.
Be it Resolred, By us, Individually, that
from and after this date, any gentleman in this
Parish, who is known to be a Democrat, can
have the Sentinel until the goth of next No
yember, aperiod of nearly seven months, for
the small sum of one dollar and .fGy cents,
IN ADVANCE. Here is n chance now, for all of
our political opponents, who feel an interest
in the affairs of the Parish, and who are not
too prejudiced to find correct information and
gentlemanly language in u Wing journal. You
may all "speak at once" if you like.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26

=-EA=
usLuckY.-Oar euchrc player got a brick ii. his
hat the other night, and consequently he again got
broke, and having said a sharp word TO his oppo-
nent, got knocked down; in a short time after
wards he got as tight as a drum-head, and then he
got put out of the bar-room; he got in the gutter
as he was trying to get to his boarding house, and
when he got there he found himself too tired to
get UP. the steps the D, s. R, commander passed
him about daylight, who said he looked for the.
world like a sick monkey sitting upon a lea back
stay,smiling at grief, while vainly attempting to
sing Don't girc itup 50, M. Broom" The cap
tain, however generously assisted him to hi, bed,
where he left him in the midst Of a very interest
ing horse-raee story, to go and arrange his own
toilet before the lightot the sun would expose him
to criticisinss eyes. ys
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26

OrH BAYOU Gotta PAeKAGE.-Our friends al
Bayou Goula will be pleased to learn that, as the
mail has been discontinued on Saturdays, we have
made arrangements to send their papers to the bay
on Goula Postofice, by private conveyance: every
Sunday morning. The political campaign will
soon open, and We are anxious that our subscribers
should get their papers at an early date, In a sea-
son of such interest.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26
The Next legislative Nominations.

The Next Legislative Nominations
We have heard various surmises, and ques
tions asked as to the gentlemen whom The
Wing party Of this Parish will honor BY no.
minatingg them in Convention as candidates fol
the House Of Representatives in the next lie.
gislature. At the last Convention we saw
considerable spirit and feeling displayed rela.
tive 70 the rigght which q certain portion Of the
Parish had in nominating a candidate from
that particular district. The assumption thus
made was successfully carried out, and d mem.
Der Of the Legislature was sent from the left
bank of the river, in the person Of r. i. War
SON, Esq,san able, talented and estimable gen
tleman. This right having been once success.
fully established and we cannot see its iimpro.
priety or injustice, We hare. every reason to
believe that il will again be contended for at
the approaching convention. which will doubt
less sit ID June. Under that impression, ana
IS public Journalist, aiming at political eeui-
tY, and the interests of the Parish, and whose
duty il IS to make such recommendations and
suggestions, fromtime I otime, as he may deem
proper, weatake the libertyxof suggesting
that the next candidate liaorninatedesfor
the Legislature from this side Of the river, be
some one.of the citizens Who reside in The
Crosse Tsste district Of this Parish. The
Wings Of that section are gallant mem and in
laysoff yore have put il some big ticks for
lhe interests Of the party ;8and we fhink that
is nothing more than justice that one Of their
from thatssection, Be honoredwih the
at the next convention.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26

OUR READING RooM--We would inform sub
scribers and others that our Reading Room is still
in as fiourishing a condition as ever; but, if SUBJ
scribers don'ttreat us better than they have dome
paying their subscriptions without ever as yet,
even looking in-we shall be forced to discontinue
it when the year has ended. We should ike very
much to keep up our Reading Room, and would
make considerable additions to it if a liberal sup
port was manifested-but we cannot call upon our.
friends next year to renew their subscriptions
with the knowledge that not more thanthree sub
scribers have visited the Room.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26

Bass FIsHlNG.-In another place, we speak Of
the quantity of shad which epicures have been
luxuriating upon in this vicinity but this is not
the only rare fish we can boast of. We saw a
friend yesterday fishing for bait, i. e, crawtsh,
for the avowed purpose Of making an attack to-
day upon the bass in Bayou Jaco. Wen follow
him soon for we have not forgotten the luck
which attended us there last season.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26

KESpALL's GREAT WoRk.-We had the plea
sure, a few days since, of examining the History
of the Mexican War, illustrated, by GEORGE W.
KENDALL, of the Pieayune. To say that we We're
delighted with this magnificent work, would con-
vey but a faint idea of our admiration. There are
in the work seven paintings of battles, of about
fifteen by twenty inches, and one representing
Gen. ScoIr's entrance into the city of Mexico,
executed with that perfection which few have
any conception. Mr.. KENDALL was four years in
getting up this work, at a cost we understand of
some nineteen thouaand dollars. The paintings
were executed in Paris. London and Brussels, at
a cost, each one, of a fraction overtwo dollars.
The only copy brought here by the agent of this
national honor, conferred by Mr.. KENDALL, was
purchased by a gentleman Of this place, and We
have no doubt that many subscribers will be OBJ
tanned in this section. Indeed, we cannot conceive
how any man of taste or patriotic feelings, who
can possibly afford if, can avoid subscribing for a
work of such splendor-conyeying to the eye
and the senses the most splendid achievements
of warfare ever exhibited in this or any other age.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26

DEAD on Nor DEAD.-Gen. Brady.-The re-
port Of the death, at Detroit, on the 10Th inst, BY
a fall from a carriage, Of Brevet Brig. Gen Hugh
Brady, has gone all over the country and was
credited by all the papers. A despatch from AL
bany, Ny. dated the 18th inst, says, however,
that the General is not dead, and that on the 18th
he was il an easy state, and that his recovery was
confidently expected.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26

ACQrIrrAL OF PIpER.-ThiS individual, who
was arrested tor the murder of Capt. IrEs. Ill this
Parish, some six or eight months since, mad his
trial last week in Point Coupe, and was aequit-
ted of the crime of murder: as charged against
vim
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26
sEM1AMEA,
PLAQUEMINE:
SATTRDAY Y, APRIL 26, 1851.

town subscribers are requested to inform us when
ever they tail to get the Sentinel regularly on Sat
urday morning. Otherwise, We cannot be held
responsible for its non-delivery.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26
Items.

The notorious swindler, DR.. Charles Leo:
pold, died of smallpox on Tuesday at the New
York Penitentiary.
Five pews in Bartholomew Church, New
York, were sold on Monday for $2772.
Only one out of l03 ofthe Mexicans in New
Mexico have learned to read.
William H. Seward and John Van Buren,
have each written letters to the Boston aboli-
~tionists against the Fugitive Slave Law.
A new omnibus has appeared in England in
which each traveller has a separate seat SO ar
ranged as to be as private as a box at the Ope-
If you make love to a widow who has a
daughter twenty years younger than herself,
begin by declaring that you really thought they
were sisters.
A dancing masteria New York has just turn
ed divine. His object, we suppose, is to teach
the people how they may shuttle off this NOR
tai COLI
1t seems that all we do is but a rough
drought, and that always something remains to
make the work complete. q
On the night before he was delivered up to
his owners agent, the fugitive Simms refused
to sign or put his mark to any more documents
for the purpose of delay.
The jonrneymen house.carpenterrs eff Wash
ington held a meeting on the 10th, and resolv-
ed that they would not work for less thnn
81 Is per day.
Philadelphia educates in her public schools
forty five thousand children at six dollars and
f%orty-six cents each yearly. The expenses of
the system in Massachusetts is about eight dol
lars per scholar. In Cincinnati we believe the
is about fifteen dollars. In Baltimore
dollars.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26

IMpoKrAsTsFRoM PENvsYLvAS1A.-A Harris
burg despatch of the 10Th inst, to the N. Y. Tn-
bune. states that the Senate bill relative to the re-
peal Of a portion ofthe act of1s47 concerning the
recapture Of Fugitive slaves, has passed the House
of Representatives-yeas 81, nays 80.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26

LTrLE's LIVING AGe.-This is one of the most
popular periodicals Of the day. We are obliged
to the publishers for its regular receipt at our Of
flee. The reading public would do well to exam
inc this work. 1t will be found upon our Read
lug Room table. M
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26

The VERANDA HOTEL MUgDER.-This case
WIS resumed ut 10 o'clock yesterday morning
before Judge Larue, in the First District Court.
The prisoners, w. II. Eyington and f. w. Lit
tie, charged with the murder Of Theodore p.
Byrd, on the 26ih of January last, in the Neran-
da Hotel, entered the court firmly and took tleir
seats.
On the opening of the ease, two witnesses as
to character were called, and they testified As to
the reputation of Eyington being very good.
The District Attorney, NJ. NJ. Reynolds, Esq,
them addressed the jury for the prosecutions.
and explained the law OF the case, contending
that the prisoners were guilty Of the crime I'M
puted to them.
Col. Field, who appeared for the prisoners.
then addressed the jury for more than two
hours. He commented on the evidence ut
great length, and argued that in cases Of that
kind, where Il mar had been robbed Of his wife,
that was Il palliation of the crime, which could
not be called murder. He quoted four a mcri-
can eases to show that it was not murder, and
he appealed torcibly TO the jury on the distrae-
ton which Ellington Woald feel at the loss Of
his wife and the seyering of his nearest and
dearest domestic ties. He hoped they would
consider the ease, both with regard to tlle law
and the facts, and then bring the prisoners in
not guilty. Ills speech was a forciblv one,
and throughout showed that he had closely
studied the law and the circumstances of the
case, to prepare for the prisoners defence.
Judge Iiarue summed up in n quiet and
thoughtful manner, explaining to the Jury what
was and what was not murder, and showing that
the stealing Of a mans wife was not sufficient
to Justify one man in taking the life of anothvr.
The jury retired, and after an absence from
the Court Of 20 minutes, returned with n ver-
dict Of Not Guilty, and the prisoners were
discharged.
The audience attempted to show a manifes-
t%ationof feeling on the recording of the yer.
diet, but. it was Immediately stopped by the
Judge.-Crescen.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26
WOn Tuesday last, Wednesday night and
Thursday morning, it was quite a pleasure to sit
by a good: cheerful fire.

CUBAN 1svAsIos.-Iti is reported that the Cuban
invaders are secretly organizing in New York,
Baltimore and Philadelphia. Mysterious vessels
were seen off Norfolk on Saturday, the 10th inst
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26

BALTINoRE, .4pra a3.-Emaaeat Persons Dead
Com. Baron died at Norfolk. Archbishop Eccle.
ston died here last night.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26

The parish Of ST. Landry q IL eecstaeiies
with the shope Of seeing the railroadt I connect
itwith New Orleansin operation. "A meeting IS
to be held ID Ope1olsas onisfffse Tstof May, To
appoint deIesgatessto the coHrentio ii New OF.
leans on the 4th. Of June. ss
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26
NEW ADVERTIsEMENTS
ADoNIs PETIT,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,

MILL PRACTICE in the Courts of the 9Th
w Judicial District, and in the Supreme and
Federal Courts at New Orleans-and attend, gems
orally, to all business connected with his profess
sion. Plaquemine, April 20. 1851
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26

We refer our readers 70 the cards Of two
Young gentlemen who have just entered the legal
profession. We predict forthem a successful and
brilliant future.%
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26

F." 1nasmuch as subscribers to newspapers
are not generally acquainted with the law il
reference to subscriptions, and as their indif
ference and neglectupon the subject sometime:
render them liable to pay for papers which the,
do not receive, we publish the following 70,
their information
THE LAW OF NEWSPAPERS.
LIST. All subscribers, who do not give Ex.
PRESS NOTICE to the contrary, are considered as
wishing to continue their subscriptions.
I'd lfsubscribers order the discontiuuancc 81
their papers, the publisher may continue te
send them until arrearages are paid.
Sd. If subscribers neglect or refuse takino
their papers from the post-office to which thew
are sent, they are held responsible till then
bills are settled and their paper ordered to be
discontinued.
4th. The Courts have decided that REFUSING
otake a newspaper or periodical from the post.
office, or removing and leaving it uncalled for
is aprima facie' evidence of Intentional fraud.
70 Any postmaster who permits a subscriber,
paper to be opened, without leare of the ouner, i,
laable % q tne Of $50 for each offence. N
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-04-26

1 HG13 #S%&A =s 81 H%E= "G@%&T & 49, .L.%ME
LEGISLATIVE BLuNpER.-At the last session OF
the Kentucky Legislature, a Committee composed
Of The special friends of low salaries, reported a
bill fixing the compensation of all the state off
GERS. The bill passed into law, and it now APP
pears that it gives every officer four times as much
as was designed. The law provides that the Co
vernon shall have a salary offtwenty-fye hundred
dollars, the judges Of the court of appeals fifteen.
hundred; judges of the circuit court fourteen hun
dred, register Of the land office twelve hundred
and fifty, which sums shall be paid quarterly. 1t
is not provided that the officers in question shall
have salaries Of the said amounts per ann,m-the
provision is expressly that they shall receive the
specified salaries, ,rhiich sums shall be paid quarterly.
The lawyers say that the Governor is plainly en-
titled to $4,000, per annum, and the State Audi
tor says he will have to pay at that rate if it be
demanded.