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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-02-15

EXTRAORDINARY SURGICAL OPERATIoN.-We
learn, says the Boston Journal, that DR.. Warren.
Of this city, recently took from the stomach of an
Irish girl, at the Massachusetts, general hospital,
by means ofan ineision, a tape worm jorty-one feet
and deren inches in length. The operation was
performed while the sufferer was under the III
fuence of ether. She observed in coming to her
senses, oh! l have had a pleasant dream, and
feel relieved,' Tn wound was dressed with
great care, and she has scarcely complained of pain
since the operation. This, we are told, is the
only case on record where the tape worm has been
literally cut from the human stomach.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-02-15

10 day OF two since a laborer, whilst dig.
ging a cellar in the rear of South Hanover stree,
Baltimore, came across an iron pot containgng u
large amount of money in gold and silver coin.
The treasure was taken possession of by the owner
OF the ground, who alledged that it had been buried
there by one of his ancestors.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-02-15

ME[oN's IN JANuARY.-On New Years day
the editor Of the Alabama State Guard was pre-
sented with a large and excellently favored water
melon, weighing twenty four pounds, raised by
Mr.. Springer,tWclve miles northeast of Wetump-
ka. The seed We're planted in July the melons
matured by thes first frost, and We're pulled and
placed like potatoes in a dry house, where it is
said they will keep all winter. Mr.. Springer car
ricd a number to Wetumpka on Christmas. and
sold them for fair prices.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-02-15

DISASTROUS TEMPEST IN Russ1A-Letters from
St. Petersburg, of the 25th December, say that on
the Sd of October a terrible tempest broke out at
kirgis, where the horde of Korin generally es-
tablishes its camps. and 16s persons were killed. as
also were 2o5,6oo sheep, 1899 horses, 400 camels
and 800 oxen. During eight days the soil was
covered with snow to the depth of five and a half
wards.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-02-15
SEMNAMEA,
PLAQUEMINE:
SATURDAY FEBRUARY Is, 1851.

TIE RICHEST NAN In EIRGIS1A-The editor Of
the Lynchburg Virginia says there is a gentleman
residing in Pittsylva nia county, who OWNS 500 or
5000 slaves, and plantations almost without num-
Der. The increase of his slaves enables him annu-
ally to settle a large plantation.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-02-15

Dams Ia Suceessio" de Cour du Seine District
John Ross, paroisse dBerriRe,
dtcfdf. SEtn de la Louisiana.
\ Wis est par lie present dome aux cream
"a ciers de la susdite succession ct a toutes
autres personnes que celia peut concerner, d'a-
voir a dcduire sous dix jours a dater de la pre-
sente publication les %raisons pour les4neiles les
compte presente par administrative de Ia dite
succession, ne %seraient point approuve ct ho-
mologne, CONNIE le demande Ia petition gu
aceompagne lie dit compte.
Par ordre dc la eour, ce Ii Feyrier 1851.
V. J.. DUPUY,
fevl5 Depute Gref6er.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-02-15

NATIVE CHRISTIANS IN ISp1A.-It is estimated
that there are now $4,000 nominal Christians
among the native population of India, of whom
about 1900 are communicates Though this
number is small compared with the population
Of that country, it yet shows most conclusively
that missionary labor there has not been in
vain.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-02-15

REMARKABLE INSTANCE OF FEcuND1TY.-The
N. o. Bee of the 18th inst, learns Of a most singu-
lar instance of iecundity, in which a lady, residing
at the corner Of Orleans and Bourbon streets,
gave birth to three fine boys a few weeks since,
all of when are alive and kicking. This remar-
kable effortof nature was, however, followed yes
terday by a yet more astounding development, in
the appearance, namely, Of a fourth boy, who was
quite s%prightly at the last accounts. The mother
Is also represented as enjoying good health under
this forcible array Of responsibilities.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-02-15

U At the close Of the last fiscal year there
were in West Point Academy PA cadets. OF
these there were-sons of planters, 10 ;>of me-
chanics, is; of lawyers and judges, 81 of mer-
chants, So of hotel keepers, 2 of physicians, Is;
OF. army and navy officers, is; of professors and
bank officers, 80 of clergyman, 4 of Government
officers, = unknown, 7.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-02-15

10 Somebody, whose name is unknown, has
left at the landing at Gen. Harrisson's farm, at
North Bend, a magnificent marble monument in
memory ofthe illustrious ex- President. The family
have not the least intimation from whence it
comes.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-02-15

u block of marble will be soon on its
way to the United States, obtained by the Swiss
Government from the Alps, to take its place in
the Washington Monument. 1t is of the de-
scription so much admired by the old Ro-
mans,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-02-15

o. l, is stated that a new daily Free Soil paper
is 10 be started shortly at Washington. 1t is to BE-
edited by Francis P. Blair, who will support Mr..
Benton for the presidency.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-02-15
In the succession Of 9Th District Conrt,
John Ross. State of Loyisinnn

In The SUCCESSION Of 6M District Court,
John Ross, State of Louisiana.
deceased. \Purish of IAerriUe
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors Of
~ the above succession and all others there.
in interested, to show cause, if any they have,
within ten days from the first publication here.
OF, why the final account of settlement and il
quotation endorsed by the Administrative Of
said succession, this day, should not be con-
firmed and homologated and made a judgment
Of this court, as prayed for in the petition &C.
companying said account. By order Of Court,
this l4th February, 1851.
v. J. DUPUY,
feb 10 Dep. Clerk.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-02-15

T a friend, travelling in Florida, says of
the mosquitoes. Let a man 90 to sleep with
his head in a cast-iron kettle, and their bills
will makes Watering pot Of it before morning.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-02-15

NJ Tennessee furnishes a block of marble for
The Washington Monument with the following in
s~c.iption. sTennessee-The Federal unicn-lf
must be preserved D.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-02-15
NEW
WANTED.

LOUISIANA ST.4TE Bank NOTES.
WYE have a general assortment of GROCER
w les AND WESTERN PRODUCE.
which we will dispose of for Paper of the above
Bank. BISSSELL AND SCHLATRE.
Plaquemine, Feb. 18th 1851. .
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-02-15

IMPORTANT IscovERY.-We take the following
from the Alexandra Republican:
To keep eggs from spelling, eat them while they
are fresh. We have tried all kinds of methods, but
this we think is the only one to be relied on in any
The southern press., 1851-07-19

ricd us TO Charleston. Along this route the
scenery is rather of level than broken char
acter; its charms, chiefly of that tranquil and
composing cast which, though less striking,
bearsso well the test of daily and familiar OBJ
servation. Here was field Of ripe grain, there
corn sprouting on its hills-here green nea-
dows, there smooth pasture fields with grouped
herds-zigzag fences, painted hay-racks and
frequent barns.
On reaching Charleston--where our railroad
route terminated-we found stages waiting to
convey us to Shannondale. A ride Of few
miles brought us to our destination. Half a
dozen servants were lounging in listless idle
ness at the entrance, which our arrival instantly
changed into ready and oficious hustle. We
retired, at once, to our apartments, whose clean
liness and comfort were enhanced ten-fold in
our eyes, by our recent endurance Of the dust
and heat of railroad car. Shortly after, a
lunch was handed in. And such lunch Api-
cius. himself, could not have desired more de-
licious fare But our leaves are filled, and we
must abruptly close We have written this
sketch, more than otherwise, as an introduction
TO some few, which we propose to give you
from this earthly paradise.
The southern press., 1851-07-19

The PosT OFFICE LAW is a fruitful subjectof
discussion, and some Of its Inconsistencies are
being pointed out. The New York Courier
refers to the low rates at which business cir
culars are carried as prejudicial TO the depart
ment. Already tho increase Of this part Of the
Post Office business has been q thousand per
cent, and the probabilities are that months
time will see another such increase, while the
number Of letters mailed shows nothing like a
proportionate change. The object in transmit.
ting printed matter at the least possible expense
is simply TO facilitate the diffusion ofinformation.
II is for the .nteres tof the country that publ.
cations in which the great questions ofihe day
in politics, literature and art are freely dicussed
should be widely dispersed but il is not of con.
sequence to any but the individuals directly
concerned, that information with regard to patent
stoves or medicines, or in fact any article of
merchandise, should be sent through the country.
Hence printed matter which convey information
profitable only TO the business Of the person who
sends It, should not be exempted from the charge
made for other personal matter in the same form
which is equally expensive and troublesome 10
the department BY the opera ion of the present
law the most desirable object Is made the much
more difficult Of attainment and the mails ars
loaded down with matter which ia Of the least
consequence TO the public, and which vet paws
east for its transmission.
The southern press., 1851-07-19

necessity Of hawking their productions about
the world for exhibition; and the same Morn
ing Chronicle INDUCES in tho following stupen-
dous specimen of oriental manufacture: "The
stars in their courses seem to have fought in our
favor, and an English May, such as we thought
only existed in the mirror, poetry, has cumi-
mated in the discovery of new planet, which
eager science saiutes as Irene, in commemora-
ton of this, the Temple of Peace. If, then, the
final need of heroic virtue among the ancients-
to be inscribed among the constellations--is al
ready secured to the Crystal Palace, it might
seem out of place to speak in any other Ian
guage than that of mere eulogy." This GER
tainly beats our BROTHER JONATHAN all to
pieces. None of his descriptions of freshets,
thunder-storms, tornadoes, and fires come up to
it The Great Glass House has become con-
stellation--the stars have fought in its favor
and the Grand Exhibition has eliminated in the
discovery of new planet! Surely miracles
will never, never cease!
The idea of bringing about the advent of uni
versal peace by inviting all nations to an exhi-
bition which will give an additional stimulus to
their rivalry, and new excitements to national
jealousy, is equally singular and original. By
far the greatest proportion of modern wars have
been produced by commercial rivalry, and the
desire Of monopoly. Commerce may have con-
tributed to the civilization, but not the repose
of the world.
The southern press., 1851-07-19

E- The Augusta (Ga) Republic, Wing
journal, thus exposes the game which is now
played by Mr.. CoBB's Wing converts in that
State, acting under orders from head quarters;
Has Mr.. CoBB GONE OVER TO THE WMGs?-
The Savannah Republican says:
sFinally, it is charged that Mr.. Cobb and the
other Democrats who act with him, have gone
over to the Wings. Now this is untrue; Mr..
Cobb is Just as much Democrat as ever, and
it would be just as true to say the Wings had
gone over to MIR. Cobb"
Now let us see what the Washington City
Republic (the Wing Fillmore organ) says:
aUMoN PARTY IN GEoRGIA.-We observe
with great pleasure the determination and
unanimity which pervade the people of Georgia
in the organization of the constitutional Union
party for the approaching political campaign.
Every mail brings us additional intelligence Of
the zeal and interest which the movement excites,
and there is no reason to doubt that it will be
triumphant by majority of many thousands"
Here is the Union party. Now see again
what that Fillmore paper says:
q We apprehend that the Democratic party cam
moi recover from their present distracted and par
Dental election. The Wigs are in possession
" LAC uuMWtsIuttoW, csu Hc A>c"soS'ee Pes'e5,
in their principles, as Mr.. Rhen says, haze gone
oper 10 Mr.. Clay and The Wigs. This makes
Whiggery strong, if not inpincible."
Hurrah for Whiggery! Union Democrats
have gone over lowell to whom ito Mr..
CLAY and the WHIGs!!!
The last sentence tells us that this makes
Democracy a-oh no not Democracy--this
makes WHIGGERY strong, if not invincble
under the name Of the constitutional Union
party. Union Democrats have beeHturned over
soul and body, into the Wing ranks to make
Whiggery strong if not inpincible!
The Washington Republics idea is, that the
Wings will use these Union Democrats for pack
horses, scape goats, and, in some instances, soul
lions, for their own benefit.
The blind, is the constitutional Union," as
if all Of US were not for the constitutional Union!
That's the very thing we have been contending
for all along. Give us that and everybody will
be satisfied. Give South Carolina that, and no
State of the confederacy will outstrip her in
devotion to the Union.
No, our people have been deceived. Many
good and true Georgian, Wing and Democrat,
will say before the election, aThus was drawn
in, forgive me my sin" and despite the 'masked
battery and the acry of Union" will 60 to the
polls and vote for Mcdonald and Southern
rights.
The southern press., 1851-07-19

ARREST OF BLACK DONNIE AND HIS WIRE
Rev. Isaac Davis, black divine, of the Meth
odist persuasion was on Saturday arrested by
officer Bray, of the Third Ward, charged with
stealing six gold rings from the store Of Jacob
r. Schuyler, No. a Maiden Lane. II appears
that he called at the jewelry store of Mr. Shuy.
Ter on Saturday, and representing himself to be
merchant from Canada, wished to look at an
assortment of jewelry with which to replenisl
his stock. After examining large quantity, lie
selected about 500 worth, and requested a bill
to be made out for them, stating at the same
time that he would call in the afternoon and
settle. Just as he left the store several gold
rings were missed, and he was at once brought
back and searched, when the missing articles
were found on his person. lie was then taken
before Justice Osborne and searched, when
several pawn tickets for wathes, gold chains,
&c, were found concealed in his boots. He
gave his name rs John Harrison, but papers in
his pockets proved his name to be Isaac Davis,
and that he is minister of the Gospel. A
police officer yesterday arrived from Philadel-
phia, who is after him, to answer a charge of
grand arcency recently committed Is that city.
Information has also been received from Cincin-
natl, Ohio, that he there stole $4,000 worth Of
jewelry, for the recovery Of which $500 is
offered. Officer Patterson, of the Lower Police
Court after diligent search yesterday, sue
ceeded in finding his wife at house in Church
street, who was arrested rs being confederate
in his rascality. Several gold rings were found
10 her possession. Any persons who have been
defrauded by this fellow, who is, tall asd very
black, will further the end Of justice by calling
at the Police Court, in the Halls of Justice.
lie was committed to prison for a further hear
ing-Nev York Tribune, I4th inst.
The southern press., 1851-07-19

The REPUBLIC OF HAYTI-There is pub
lished from this island world of nonsense, which
seems to be manufactured here, for what pur-
pose, however, it is difficult to tell. The facts,
however we are assured, on good authority,
are these:
Soulouque, the black Emperor of Hayti, re.
Gently sent, and in good faith, two thousand
men under the command of one of his generals
to the frontiers of Dominica, to notify the pc j.
pie there of the truce that existed according to
the understanding between the co nmissioners
of France, England, and the United States, and
him, the Emperor; but the black general at the
head of these two thousand men, without authori-
ty, and to the sore displeasure of Soulouque,
so it is said and believed, finding the frontier
town of Galeta entirely undefended and unpro-
tected, was seized with an irresistible passion
for military glory, and he took the town, es-
tablished Haytien dominion over it, and pro-
nounced it conquered"
The Dominicans, enraged by this act, soon
mustered in force and beat off the Haytiens,
with some killed and wounded on the Haytien
side.
That Soulouque did not intend an invasion is
shown by the fact that he sent only 1000 men,
when he had some 15000Snen at his disposal,
and that at this time of year military operations
are not carried on in Hayti
The commissioners, it is said will renew
their efforts to bring about permanent peace
as soon as the autumn comes. II is highly
desirable that this petty war should cease, not
only for the cause of humanity, but for the
sake OF trade and commerce-Neto York Er-
press.
The southern press., 1851-07-19

SOUTHERN MASurAcroRrEs.-The Augusta
(Ga) Constituionalist notices neat and sub.
stantal steam engine just turned out at the
foundry of Mcssrs. c. ii. &. T. l. Neesou, Of
Augusta, and very properly recommends the
fact to the attention of Southern men who are
disposed to give proper degree of encourage.
ment 10 Southern mechanism; upon which the
ATLANTA Intelligencer remarks:
"There are several machine shops in opera.
ton in our own State, where engines Of superior
quality are manufactured. We understand that
at the machine-shop of Mr.. Findlay, of Macon,
engines equal ID every respect to those made at
the North, are furnished at much lower price
than is required to obtain them from Northern
shops and transport them TO the South.
The southern press., 1851-07-19

AMALeAMATIbN CoLLEGE.-There is a So
called Central College at McGrawvie, N. Y, in
which whites AMI blacks, and all other colors,
male and female, are admitted as students
together, and associate on terms of the most
intimate COMPROMISING and equality" An ap-
preparation in behalf Of the institution was pro-
posed at the last session of the New York
Legislature, whith actually found favor in the
Senate, but was defeated in the Assembly. The
Express says that it does not believe that the
white people Of that State, any where, except
in the very worstAbolition hot beds, are wiling
to be taxed to cary on this amalgamation.
The southern press., 1851-07-19

FUNERAL OF GENERAL ARBUcKLE..The fun
eral of this distinguished general took place on
the l4th ult at Fort Smith, and was attended
by large concourse ofctizens. He was buried
with military and masonic honors, and the fun
eral services of the Episcopal church. A pro.
cession was formed, which consisted of the mil
itary with muffied drums, the masonic fraternity
Of which the general was distinguished mem
Der, and the Odd Fellows, all attired in the in.
sigma Of their respective orders.
The southern press., 1851-07-19

The STEAMER PALMETTO was launched at Bal
timore on Saturday. She is said to be model
steamship. Her length is It's feet, breadth Of
beam 80 feet, depth Of hole Is feet, burthen $50
tons, with capacity to carry $500 barrels.
Her motive power will be furnished by sub.
merged propeller Of ii feet inches diameter,
which will be driven by two direct action engines
of 1000 horse power.
The southern press., 1851-07-19

GEN. CHAPLIS's BAIL FoRFEITEp-Gen
Chaplin having failed to appear in the criminal
court at Washington, TO answer the charge Of
abducting the slave of Mr.. Toombs, suits have
been instituted against VIM. Blanchard, David
II. Hall, and Shelby Parker, the sureties, for
forfeiture of their recopnizance.
The southern press., 1851-07-19

Fatal DUEL.-A despatch from New Orleans
dated on Saturday last, state that duel was
fought on that day between DR.. Thomas Hunt
and J. w. Frost, of the New Orleans Crescent,
in which the latter was killed, having received
ball through the heart. The weapons used
were guns.
The southern press., 1851-07-19

OLD PoIsT.-The Haygea Hotel continues
to overflow with company. On Friday, says
the Norfolk Herald, there was not spare bed
room in the house; and in some instances half
dozen @single gentlemen" were "rolled into
one" The number accommodated, we learn,
averages from fo1 to five hundred per day.
The southern press., 1851-07-19
SOUTHERN PRESS.
WASHINGTON CITY.
THURSDAY, JULY II, 1851.

~ We introduce this morning to our read
ers fair contributor, who has kindly volun-
teered to relieve our sober speculations, by few
lively letters from Virginia Springs. Her sum
mer sketches" the first Of which will be found
in our columns of this morning, promise a fund
Of amusement to our readers, both of masculine
and feminine; for it takes the eye of woman to
catch, and the pen of woman to portray the
lights and shades Of travel, and the scenes and
characters with which it brings us in contact.
But we leave MISS WmDLE to perfect her ac-
quaintance with the wide circle of our readers
through her own agossping sketches" as she
modestly terms them satisfied that the acquaint-
ance will he mutually agreeable.
The southern press., 1851-07-19

BELLS Life in London recently stated that a
lady had lost no less than 100000 on the Derby.
The Limerick Chronicle says the lady is the only
daughter Of the pet Lord Byron, Ada, sole
daughter Of my hohse and heart
The southern press., 1851-07-19

ELECTIONS NEXT MoSTn.- Nine of the States
of the Union hold their elections next month.
Seven on the 4th of August, two on the 7th.
Kentucky, Indiana, Alabama, Arkansas, North
Carolina, and Tennessee, choose members OF
Congress as well as State officers; MISSOURI,
Illinois and Iowa choose local only.
The southern press., 1851-07-19

The number of letters sent through the post
Office in all the cities has greatly increased since
the new post Office regulations came into opera
ton. So represent our exchanges from each
section Of the country.