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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-24
New York. Sent. l6


The President, accompanied by
Secretaries Conrad and Stuart, and
J. 0. Sargent, editor of the Republic
arrived this day, 18th, about IL
o'clock. The President was met bv
U. S. Marshal Tallmadge and P. M.
Brady, and escorted to steamer Bay
State, for Newport. The President
will be accompanied by U. S. Mar
shall I. to Newport, where his wife
now is, and where he will spend the
day.
Catharine Hayes first concert is
announced to take place at Tripler
Hall on the 23d. The programme is
quite attractive. Price of tickets for
reserved seats is So.
BALTIMORE, Sept. Is.
A famine is apprehended in Pick
ems county, Ala, and a public meet
ing was held, at which it was proposed
to call an extra session of the Iegisla-
ture, to propose loan to buy corn.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-24
and Prospects Of tina
Whig Party.

The New York Herald enlarges up
on the condition of the wing party,
as follows:
The statements we have published
OF the recent elections, and the polit-
ical division Of members Of Congress-
elect, show that the democratic par
ty, SO called, if we use old party
names, is largely in the Ascendancy
in both houses of Congress, and in
the several States. The condition Of
the wing party, considering the fact
that they hold the reins of power in
the executive department Of the ma
tional government, is most extraordi-
nary, and worthy of particular notice.
OF the thirty zone governors of States,
the democrats have elected twenty
six and will probably, in October
next add Pennsylvania to the list,
leaving the wings the four governors
Of New York, Vermont, Florida and
Tennessee. In the Legislatures Of
twenty one States last elected, tho
democrats had decided maioritics.
the wings retaining only tn Iegisla-
lures Of the six SteG 80 ork.
Vermont, Maryla6 M ~
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02

The ACT OF WAR.-The Southern Republic
a paper published at Camden, S. c., gives us a
definition of what will constitute the FIRST assault
upon South Carolina by the General Government,
constituting an act of war, that is, the application
of force to keep South Carolina in the Union.
The Gfrst ASSAULT will be the retaining of the
forts about Charleston. Unless the United States
withdraws all its force from the posts, and surren-
ders them at once to the new sovereignty, that
will be an "act of war; South Carolina will pro-
coed to attack and take them: that will be an act
of defence.
1t is well enough to understand this position,
they who are pledging themselves at public
meetings to defend South Carolina, and to resist all
attempts ofthe General Government to coerce her,
may know what they are undertaking. 1t is to
help South Carolina to tear down the stars and
stripes from Fort Moultrie, as the presence of such
an emblem within the limits of the State will be
punished as an "act of war"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02
French Politics,

The Bonaparte project of an appeal to the
French people by getting up petitions in favor
of a revision Of the constitution, to aid him in
retaining the Presidency, is plainly a failure.
The design was to produce a popular demon.
s%tration, which would have the effect of CONTROL
ing the action of the Legislative Assembly. and
coerce it into q vote for revision, BEING .
Government measure, industriouslv promoted
BIZ all the public functionaries, of whom there
are some hundreds of thousands in France. II
was expected that the signatures would reach
millions, and show an overwhelming poputa,itv
for the President. The attempt has ended in 4
sad disappointment to the Presidents hopes<
The number of signatures, expressly Praying
for his reelection, will not much at all exceed
the number Of officials in France. By the late
arrivals, we have accounts of the returns made
to the Assembly from sixty departments nearly
two-thirds of France. The whole number Of
signatures reaches to only six hundred thou
sand, and of these only about two hundred and,
twenty thousand ask for the reelection of b.
naparte. Either of the two parties in the State
of New York poll more votes at any election,
and the constituency of France is some eight
millions. The same proportion in the remain
ing departments would give about eight hun.
dred thousand petitioners for a revision of the.
constitution, and about three hundred thousand.
or three hundred and Fifty thousand for Bona.
parties reelection a most meagre result, con-.
sidering the exigencies of the Executive and
the extraordinary efforts made to procure hima
vote of popular confidence IN this way.
This failure will be a death blow to the pro-
jects Of revision in the Assembly. If they had
any vitality before, it is gone. So far from OBJ
tanning a popular sanction to the reelection Of
BonaParte, and change Of the constitution, as
a means, the attemptshas weakened the strength
he had, by showing that there is no national de-
mand for him. 1t will repei those who might
have supported him, and make the attainmena
of a revision in any form plainly impossible.
Without some coup d'etat, which is made M
likely by the manifestation that there Is so.
popular ardor on his side, Bonaparte is out Of
the question for the next Presidential term
The turn French politics may take will be-
looked for with a good deal Of anxiety and so~
licitude.-Picayune.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02
TO the Public.

This is to certify that l was in the Blacksmith
shop when the carrier-boy of the Sentinel, John,
was requested by McLain to put something
fanny' in the paper; that John replied, ifhe should
put something funny about him Whereupon
McLain laughed, and seemed highly pleased with
the idea. He afterwards told me that he was SO
much pleased with the article that he gave the
boy, John, fifty cents. l. ENNIS,
Thus, these statements are before the pub
lie: they are full and explanatory.
We have NJ comments to make upon the
singular conduct of the individual who at
tackled US having changed his mind SO suddenly
respecting the alleged insulting article; nor
will we inquire as to the cause of his most ex-
traordinary course, in assaulting us in conse-
quence of its insertion, when he knew perfectly
well, from the part he had taken in getting it
inserted in our paper, that We were wholly and
entirely innocent. and had no knowledge of the
matter. We say, w shall make no comments
upon these extraordinary acts: vicious hearts
have many ways to accomplish their ends
some will impose upon the ignorant. and make
them their instruments, while the less learn
ed but not less diabolical, take advantage of
darkness and a dagger to effect the same pur-
pose, We will content ourself with the above
relation of facts; and by stating, that from
proof furnished us, we have reason TO believe
that the indicidual who assaulted US was aM-
uised, ~instigated and pushed on to it by political
partizans.
Thus, we end this matter. It is before the
public-and to that high and impartial tri-
bunal, where wrong and injustice never 60
UNPUBLISHED, we leave our case.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02

ELOQUENT FLIGHr.-The following flight
was 'dew" in a n%eighboring county, during the
last term of the Court of Common Pleas. bv a
member of the bar. The capabihty of B1ERs,
the witness, to Judge ofcows, was doubted, and
ne raised in Sussex county, New Jersey. Said
the eloquent counsel
"Biers not qualified or capable to Judge of
cows, and raised in Sussex county, New Jersey!
why, gentlemen Of the jury, if man from Sus-
sex county was about to close his eyes in the
cold embrace Of death, and the last breath of
lite was quivering on his dying lips-and his
spirit was winging its way to the New Jerusa.
lem, if in passing over the streets Of pearls, he
should see inscribed on the arch Of the gates
OF Heaven in letters Of gold: mo COW trading
here J" he would back !-back-Gentlemen Of
the Jury, be would not 90 inr!'
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02
lind Of the Third Volume,

This is the last week of the third year in tn
existence of the Sentinel, and this fact, couple
with a late incident that has transpired here
gives rise to many reflections which woul
not be amiss to dilate upon. But we have al
ready in this number, occupied too large
space with our own personal affairs and feel
ings-but which are nevertheless important t
the public. Next week we may possibly max
some digressions relative to the past-to thu
course we have pursued-to the political poll
cy and principles which we conceive best to ad
vance the interests and reputation of the PEG
pie of this Parish and Of the State-and upor
the duties incumbent upon the editor of a pc.
litical journal, and the stand which it is his
right to assume-the right of publishing the
truth; and his right to ~criticise public acts and
public men, but in a firm and dignifed manner,
descending to nothing low or personal, or which
could in any manner be construed into an at.
tempt to wound the feelings of the humblest
citizen. Such, indeed, has been our course
hitherto: our opponents have said that we are
extremely liberal in our political views; and
we defy any one to take up our paper and point
to any low or disgusting ribaldry to advance
the interests of any aspirant for public honors.
In our manner and our feelings we are peace
able-fond of quietness and freedom from
brawls: that character we have established
here : w wish to be friends with every body ;
to entertain ill-will against none-but, as a
a free.born American citizen, and as the editor
Of an Independent Wing journal, we have
acknowledgements to US by the blood
Of those who persisted in the struggle for that
independence which we all %enjoy-and those
RIGHTS we shall ever maintain while we have
the honor of exercisiDg the privileges which are
our birth-right and which are guaranteed to
us by the Constitution of this Union! When
we fail to do SO, may our right arm drop from
our body!
We are panied to say, that late circumstan-
ces-threats Of violence against our person,
and through violence to destroy our Press and
rear a democratic" one upon its ruins
compel us to use this stern and decided
language-this Declaration of our Legitimate
Rights! to be exercised upon all occasions, ir-
respective of the interests of any man or set
of men, upon the face of earth!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02

CHARLESTON SEcEss1oN1sTs.-A writer in the.
Charleston Mercury is calling loudly for the
formation Of a new "Southem Rights" or Sc
cession Association" in that city, alleging that
the existing association is lakevasn. It has
had no meeting for two regular periods and the.
neglect is charged to be Intentional, with . view
OF abolishing TIE association ahoge,hep, The
motive assigned is, that tbs members are men,
actlonIsts, and opposed to. the resistance po-
Icy OF the State, and therefore in effect ssab.
missionists." The writer demands a new anA
vigorous association Of resistance men, some
thing which will give active cooperation from
Charleston to the secession spirit of the inte-
rlor. Is Charleston, indeed, so slow tahelp. on
d~lsunien, that she must be prisked with the &c.
cesslon 1owels to make her 60 Easte1e w .as
glad to see this sign of political health, and
hope most earnestly that she cannot be goaded,
nor tau2ted, nor clustered into Rhestsm
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02

DoN'T WANT HER STOCKINGS DlRT1Ep.-We
heard a good story told Of a rustic youth and
country girl, who sat facing each other at the
supper table Of a husking party. The youth,
smitte.i with the charms Of the beautiful maid,
only vented his passion in sly looks, occasional
Y touching Patty's toe with his foot under the
table. At that time there being no Boomers,
the girl either fearful Of the purity other stock
inggs, or determined to make the youth express
what he appeared SO warmly to feel, bore with
his advances for a while in silence, when she
out,-alook here, if you love me, why, tell
me SO; but don't dirty my stockingsw
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02

New GooDs-Look in at Rahards.-We step
ped in at RICHARDS on Thursday last, and was
much pleased with the many useful and beautiful
a~rticles-such as books, handsome note paper,
splendid envelopes, pictures, &c. &c, and a de-
scription of way work, never before exhibited
here, which is a curiosity to look at. All the ma
ny things we witnessed, and which we cannot
begin to enumerate here, wore only the proceeds
of one boz. What a rich treat we NAV expect
when all his boxes are opened.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02

U+A As this is the last number of our third 90
Aume, it is indispensably necessary that we wind
up our afairs-particularly as it seems to be a
matter of doubt how long we may remain upon
this terrestrial sphere-therefore, those who are in
arrears to this Office previous to this date, are re-
quested to come forward and settle; and those who
wish to continue their subscriptions will please re-
new them. Whatever may be our individual
fate, we have no doubt that the Sentinel will long
exist, to guard with eagle eye the PEOPLES
RIGHTS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02

The ENGLISH AND THE PopE.-The Roman
Pontif does not seem to be at all inundated by
the English anti Papal movements. Even the
passage through the House of Commons of the
bill of Lord John Russell, making it penal to as
sumo English titles by Catholic bishops, or to re-
ceive or act upon Papal bulls so described, and
authorizing common informers to prosecute, has
not caused him to suspend the powers prohibited.
During the discussion of the bill in Parliament, the
Pope issued an edict, addressed to DR.. Wiseman,
as Archbishop Of Westminster and Ordinary of
London, announcing the intention to erect a Ro-
man Catholic Cathedral in London, to be called
St. Peters, and calling for contributions for the
object.
The tire and boldness of this proceeding give
it significance, and adds weight to the apprehen-
sions expressed very widely in England, that
should the bill pass the House of Lords in its
present form, it will be systematically resisted in
ireland, to the last extremity, and be productive
Of scenes Of turbulence and incalculable mischief
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02

DEATH OF A COMMUNICATIONS john
son, seamen, aged above 100 years, died at
the Naval Asylum, on Saturday last. This old
tar is believed to have been the last survivor of
the gallant crew who so well sustained Paul
Jones in his desperate conflict with the Scraps
in l779. Johnson was a native of Norway
He was bed-ridden for some years previous to
his death, but preserved a cheerful temper to
the last; although, recently, he at times express
ed a readiness, and even a wish, to die. He
was buried Yesterday, in the cemetery of the
Asylum.-Phh. Bulletin,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02

10 We regret to learn from the Alexandria
(La) Republican of the 10th inst, the death Of
Maj. P, G. VOORHEES,, who departed this life at
his residence, in Rapides Parish: on the 10th inst.
in the 10th year Of his age. He was born in Tren-
ton, New Jersey, and in 1912 he took up arms in
defence Of his country, and served under Gen,
Harrison during his whole campaign. He emil
grated to Red River in 1921, where he has resided
ever since. Major V. had nineteen children, eight
of whom are living.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02
for years past established and maintained in

for years past established and maintained in
| our midst an executive and permanent military
commission, which, in utter contempt OF indi'
vidual liberty, without proof, and often with
out a lust cause Of suspicion, and solely upon
the bidding of the Captain General, delivers
the unfortunate Cuban to an ignomlnlous
death upon the scatfold, confscates his pro.
perry, or sends him to exile.
As a necessary consequence of the odious
tyranny ofthe Spanish Government, the liberty
of speech and of the press is prohibited, and a
rigid censorship prevents the defence of the
peoples rights and the development of their
intelligence.
Commerce, fettered by a multitude of Gus
tom.houses, revenue Offices, and vexatious re-
gulations, instead of expending and extending,
is notably on the decline; and agriculture,
through the same causes, is found to be in a
miserable situation. The laborer gains not
enough for the payment of the exorbitant tax
es, and is, moreover, obliged to contribute
gratuitously his personal services in police du-
ties, to the further detriment of his labors.
The Spanish Government prohibits free
travelling through the island, obliging the in
habitants TO take out a transit passport, in de-
fault of which they are severely punished.
Such criminal proceedings, such violent in
fractions of every right and of every principle,
fully justify our determination to throw off
the yoke of Spain and proclaim our indepen-
dence; to which we do in the name Of the ALL
powerful God, in whose protection we confide,
and to whom we fervently appeal to sustain US
in a struggle into which we bring our lives and
our fortunes.
The sun which shone for Junius Brutus, for
Washington, for Bolivar, for Hida'go, and for
Suere, will not be less respondent for us; and
when our blood shall have watered the tree Of
liberty, it will produce the same fruits as it did
in Rome and Greece of old, and as it does now
in the favored land of our brothers ofthe North
American Republic.
To carry US successfully through this fear
full contest, weak, unarmed and without guides,
we rely upon the merciful protection of the
Most High, for the justice of our course, the
valor of the Cubans and the generous assist
ance of our free %neighbors and brethren.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02

A PuzzLE-THE TROUSERS QuEsr1or.-A
A correspondent Of the Brattleboro' Eagle tells
US that he has an English edition of the Bible
published many years before King James
edition-in which it is stated of Adam and Eve
that "they sewed fig leaves together and made
themselves "breeches," instead of aprons, as in
later translations. Now as we are are told, af.
terward, that God made them scoats Of skim
We have the original pair in coats and brooches.
Query--Was the man in ,oo1nan's clothes, or
the woman in mans clothes?
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02

10 We had the pleasure Of a visit last Monday
from MI. CHARorrE, Of the Baton Rouge Gazette,
who is on his way to Last Island, for Z few days,
recreation. We trust he may return in good health
and spirits, to devote his valuable services md en-.
ergies in the campaign now progressing.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02

70 We learn that the Hon. ]. M. JONES, for
merly of this place, and lately appointed United
States District Judge for the Southern District of
California, arrived in New York a few days since
in the Brother Jonathan, from Chagres, and from a
telegraphic despatch received here from him, we
have reason to expect him here in a short time.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02

FooTE AND QUITxAM.-A writer in the Vicks-
burg Wing gives the following account of the
late 4set-to" between Gems. Foote and Quit
man:
A difficulty occurred on Friday, the 18th, in
the speakers stand at Panora, between Gen.
Foots and Gen Quitman. It originated about
q letter which they had mutually agreed not to
allude to hereafter. In the course Of converse
ton, Quitman called Foote a liar, whereupon
Foote slapped Quitman in the mouth, for which
Quitman knocked him down. They were then
separated, and have since been travelling alone.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02

% Those that are the loudest in their threats
are the weakest in the execution Of them. In
springing a mine, that which has done the most
extensive mischief makes the smallest report
Exchange Paper.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02

THE COLORADO TR1BUNE.-This paper pub
lished at Matagorda, has been enlarged, with new
type and a beautiful head. GILBERT is one of the
best of men, and his paper has no superior in Tex
as. Success and long life to both.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02

The ALLEGED FRAUDULENT CLA1M-We
learn, through a telegraphic dispatch from Wash
ington of the lsthinst, that the Grand Jury in the
case Of the GARDENERS, who were under trial for
perjury, connected with the Mexican land titles,
have found true bills against both of them, and
that Carlo Gardiner was remanded to prison. 1t
is presumed, however, he will be bailed out.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02

A TuMBLE.-A Dutchman thus describes an
accident: "Vonce a long vile ago / vent into
mine abble orchard, to climb a bear tree to get
some beaches to make vrow a blum budding
init; and ven l gets on the tobermost branch /
vail from the lowermost limb, nit Won leg on
both sides of the fence, and like to stove mine
outsides in!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02

A WALKING HIsToRY OF THE REVOLUTION
There is an Irish boy, in Louisville, about 10
years old, walking about the streets, barefooted
and are-headed, who recites the History of the
American Revolution, and sings any number of
songs, allfor a half dime. He says that he read
the history a few times over during the recreation
hours in school. A gentleman of this city pro-
poses to send him to Barnum.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02
Editorial Jurisdiction.

That the public may know what rights an
editor has under the law, in conducting a jour.
nal in this country, we publish the following
paragraph, which is an extract from the charge
Of Judge MCCLURE, lately delivered at Pitts.
burg. We beg all citizens to read this para.
graph it has peculiar interest at this time;
"The Bill Of Rights and the lao Of the State
jiustyfes an editor IN discussing the qualifications
and character Of those soho appear in an official
or public capacity. That not only Legislators
and office seekers and holders under the State
and national Government uere acting in q pub,
lie capacity, BUT THAT OTHERS
NIGHT BE CONSIDERED TO COME
WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE
Law"
We extract the above from an editorial EN-.
bracing this sentence in the Model Courier,
Philadelphia. We do not publish it, that it
may be inferred we intend to differ from our
usual course, Of mildness and liberality in the
management Of the Sentinel-but merely to
show WHAT is the meaning Of the "Liberty" of
the Press, and what the Law guarantees to
this powerful guardian Of the Peoples Rights
best preserver Of the inheritance be-
queathed them by their ancestors, and the gull
lotins which fails not in its cash upon the neck,
whsneyer the head is raised to damn and crush
the good, and happiness, and freedom, and
Justice, which it sustains and disseminates.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02

ga new order of religious fanatics, called
the Redemptionists, has sprung up in Prussia.
They resemble the wandering preachers of the
sixteenth century, and produce a great excite
ment among the lower classes of peasantry.