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GEORGE M. nIHB. counselIor at Law,

GEORGE M. BIBB, Counsellor at Law
OFFERS hi D profession lservicesint the Supreme
W Court ofthe United States, the Circuit and Or
phan's courts for the District OF Columbia, claims
before the Courto acknowledgements our treaty
with Mexico, and in claims upon the Treasury
Office corner IF and 9Th streets, opposite end
ofPatent Office square; entrancefrom east side of
9Th street Sept. l9--tf
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uARPER's MAGAZINE, for August, just is-
TAYLOR & MAURY,
July 81 Booksellers, near 9Th street.
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CCHoOL BoOKS.--Al kinds in use in the city
- or neighborhood The beet and latest edi-
tions in every case, at extreme low prices.
Sept3 FRANCK TAYLOR,
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rINHE "NILE BOAT" or Glympses OF the Land
IL of Egypt, by w. H. Bartlett.
The Literature and Literary men Of Great BSi-
tain and Ireland, by A. Mills, author OF Lectures
on Rhetoric, &c, &c.
TAYLOR < MAURY,
SeptS booksellers, near 9th at
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NOTICE TO PRE- -EMpTIoN CLAIMANTS.

Commissioner of the General Land Office
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

Inn I. 8, s~ESArE.-several Senator, Of the
class Of ls5l-ls57y are yet to be elected. The
elections which hare thus fartaken place, are en-,
tirely anomalous IN heircharactetx4a prediction
Of whieh,if one had been made eighteen months
since, in accordance with the faets, would have
excited ridicule:. Locofocoa Missouri has returned
2 sound Wing. Wing Delaware has elected !
s'aunehs Loc0foco. Rhode Island, with a Wing
legislative majority Of t,eo to one, has made choice
q . = rec Trade 1Locofoco. Wing Massachusetts
mas sen. an oid bunker Loeofoco, proJo,nn, whose
Term VIII expire before he can take his seat. Cal.
norma, supposed to be strongly Locofoco, has, ere
ms elected asWhig. Ofthe States YET Is choose
New York, with a decided Wing majority, ], u
Wing New Jersey will send a Locofoco.
massachusetts, Maryland, Tennessee, Vermont
Ohio, also, are yet to hold their elections.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08
The Bavou, the Raft, &c.

Since our last issue, the entire drift, whicl
had been accumulating for years at the mouth
of Bayou P~laquemine, suddenly broke loose
and was floated off down the Bayou, causing
the current at the mouth, to be considerably
stronger than previously, and sweeping into it
a very large portion of the drift Of the river
About the same time that the drift at the
mouth was washed away, two large RATS of
consequence was that a short distance below
a complete raft or barrier was formed in the
bayou, which seemed to forbode much trouble
and difficulty however, soon after this event
the steamer Banner happened to arrive, which
stimulated our citizens to energetic measures
to remove it, who, with the assistance of the
crew Of the steamer, luckily accomplished the
work of cutting it away in about sixteen hours.
Had any delay taken place, such rapid accumu-
lation of drift would have occurred, as to
have rendered all present endeavors to remove
1t entirely out of the question; the raft, before
it was separated, caused the water in the
bayou below il, to fall about four inches, and to
rise proportiouahly above it. Many conceived
a certain destruction to the future navigation
OF the bayou, and were specializing upon the
advantages to Plaquemine in a commercial
view, to be derived from it, while others were
trembling with apprehension Of creyassess or
Cyart4oyuu aC tho rooy1f of Spnl, nhc{r,,nt,o. 3 ~
We trust that this unexpected floating away
of the drift at the mouth, will be a warning to
our citizens, and that when the river falls.
they will at once enter into measures to have
the act of the Legislature carried out with re-
gard tothe driving of piles from the mouth out
nto the river, for the better protection of our
own from the strong current and encroach-
ncnts of the Mississippi.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08
Died,

On Sunday morning, of consumption, Mrs.
ARAEELLA JANE HoENsBY, -consort of Dr.. J.
L.. HoRssBy.
In the death of this estimable lady, society has
lost a valuable acquisition, and her bereaved hus-
band those feelings of warmth, affection and tender
solicitude which, although they give courage, en-
ergy and happiness in life, cannot be fully appre-s
ciated, however fond the heart. till she who nour-
ished them has gone down to the gloom of the dark
and silent grave. But, ever thus will it be We
must look for sorrow-and sorrow which is pro-
.duced by the loss of a fond wife, is anguish too Keen
for commonplace expressions to depict. The .ah
ject of this notice was a strict and Jealous 1nema.r-
of the Methodist Church. She has gone-and has
left mourning behind her: she is now free from.
the s~uferings Of earth; and if a high, EXEMPLARY
and christian character-true piety, true charity,
and a heart of generous impulses-are, guarantees
OF a blissful future, she is in the arms Of her Re
that better land" where mortality
assumes the robes Of immortality, where decay ID
unknown, and where the roses of everlasting bliss
bloom with undying fragrance.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

a - EE&
AMERMalD-A Glasgow paper relates that
in the hyPerborean village of Shieldaig, on thu
Western shores Of Scotland, a lady appeared
the other morning, whose visit is likely to throw
the sea serpent into the shade. A number Of
women had risen pretty early, as their custom
is to so for fuel to the Gascon, when the atten.
ton Of one was attracted by II number of sea.
news Which were lowering and screaming near
the church. Ona further inspection, she diss
covered q lady sitting on the rock, with a comb
and glass in her hand, singing one of her mad
rigals in p~laintive voice, and duly pointed her
out to the others, who all maintain that they
saw the strange apparition. The probability
is that this mermaid vas of the Razaay white
seals, which are knownsto sit frequently on
during night, uttering plaintiff sounds
so superstitious are the fishers that not a
boat has put to sea since.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08
Negro Gatherings.

We have been requested by a number of on
respectable planters to notice in our %journal
the prevailing habit with the slaves of our tow
and its vicinity Of gathering in the grave yard
forzthe purpose Of performing divine service on
Sunday Evenings. They assert that it is not
only annoying to the peace and quiet of that
neighborhood, but it is attended with PERM
cious and dangerous consequences. Indepen-
dent ofthis, it appears to US to be quite out of
taste to permit preaching in a place conse-
Grated for such holy purposes. Would it not
be much more advisable for masters to permit
their slaves to attend our churches where they
are afforded all the necessary privileges of
prayer and divine worship, than to permitth them
to gather in a group in such a plaee as grave
yard, and listen to the harangue of one of the
ignorant personages oftheir species, whose lam
gsuagge and ideas is n conglomeration of ab-
and confusion?
W. are of the decided opinion that the for.
mersis as advisable as the latter is desIpicabte.
We trust that this simple hint will serve to
arouse public attention in regard to this mat
ter-and that instead Of permitting this perni-
custom of Sunday gatherings among their
slaves, they on the contrary, will direct them
TO our churches for purposes Of divine wor-
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

THE Law A LoTTERY.-Many years ago,
--,a Judge out in Oakland, under the old
County Court system, was holding q term, in
the course Of which, an action Of rep]evin came
on. The defendant plead what is called by
lawyers, an affirmative plea, and insisted upon
taxing the privileges usually accorded to plain
tits; this was resisted by the plaintiff, and after
argument, the Court adjourned for dinner. At
ter dinner, the Court being again in session,
Judge-delivered himself ofthe following
lucid observation-disclosures, after patiently ex
aiming this question, it is the opinion of the
Court that the Court don't knou,! You will
therefore sky a copper to settle which shall go
on, or drep The case!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08
Married:

On Monday last, by the Rev. MoRE1rE, Mr.
J. suRv1LLE BLANCHARD to Miss VIcToR1sE
LEBLANC, all Of this Parish.
On Thursday Evening last, by the Rev. Mr.
WAYNE, Mr. GEORGE NlcoL to Miss ELEANOR
c, kLE1sPETER, eldest daughter Of sIr. GEoRss
kLEIsrETER, of this Parish.
CT We had the pleasure of mingling in tho
festivities Of both of the above unions-tlle
bright link of life-and tender to each of the
parties our warmest congratulations, and the
sincere wish that their lives may flow on in
love, harmony and prosperity.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

DuELs.-A duel took place on Sunday last, says
the Crescent, near the city, between two young
Creoles, residents of this place. One of them had
his face slapped, and a challenge ensued. The
arms used were double barrelled shot guns. The
challenger was severely wounded, a ball passing
through his left arm below the elbow, breaking
both bones Of the arm, entering his body, passing
over the ribs, andlodgingi in the right side.
A few nights ago another duel took place be-
Inventive otheryoung men, in a streetin the rear
ofthe First Municipality, at l2 o'clock at night,
BY the light from q gas lamp: The parties pro-
ceeded to the spotby mutual agreement and fought
until one was wounded.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

Using ALCOHOL TO Coon PUaposE.-A H.
eo''0t'vs Engine is being built at a shop near
New York. which is a novelty. Nothing but
alcohol is to be used for heating the boiler. It
is constructed upon a principle heretofore I'm.
tried' out 1t IS expected to be entirely success.
ful in its operation. isbuilt for the Erie Rail.
road, and it will soon beused on that road. We
hopelt may succeed, for we have never heard
OF 9 more suitable way Of using up Alcohol,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08
The District Court,

Enc March term of the District Court Of
this Parish began its session last Monday.
Judge BURkE, presiding: The following
members Of the legal profession were in at
tendance Labauye, Edwards, Deblieux, Tay-
Tor, Talbot Robertson, Berry, Johnston, Duf.
TELL Petit, Beale, Heron and Blake.
The Grand Jury was i~mpannelleds on Mon
gay ana was assidionsly at work forthree days.
Wnen on Thursday morning they returned FIVE
rue DIS One for sassault and battery,
and the renainde e. forslareeny.
The civil Docket is unimportant-there be-
ing no suits involving matters of any great IN
terest. Monday and Tuesday next arc tie
days set aside for the trials Of criminal cases.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

ANOTHER FIRE IN New ORLEAxs.-Deurw-
zion Of the Bulletin Wfe.-On Monday night last,
we learn from the Picayune, fire was discovered
in the Arcade near Gravier street, which spread
rapidly, and soon destroyed the office ofthe BsAe-
ti~-nothing being saved but the books-that ex-
tensive building, (he Arcrde) though very much
injured, being preserved by the energy Of the fire
department. The St. Louis Hotel, and the Cont
Street Verandah were fred on the same evening,
but fortunately discovered in time to arrest the pro.
gress of the flames,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

ny The CoNTI STREET VERANDAH.-We are glad
to perceive, from actual observation, that this add
mirable House in New Orleans, kept by J. J..
CoMAUx & Co, is fast gaining in popularity and
favor. Having been SO short a time in existence
under the present management, the proprietors
have good cause to flatter themselves for the repu-
tation and high standing which their care, polite
ness and assiduity, have giventotheir convenient,
pleasantly arranged, and ably conducted Hotel.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

~IarosTAsr Observation-Disclosures will never
cease coming upon Us. The st. LouiisI Organ Of
the 9th, gives the following account Of the very
latest ~ s.sEs S. !,
sAyoung man Of this city is about tos astoniislh
the world BY the development Of an invention
that, ID point ofuniversal utility, promises 10 Be
one of the most important discoyeries Of the; age.
He has invented, and is now Completing an appa-.
ratus by which to manufactilne as from HIT at-
nosphefee,,th e hight 81 which VIII be more bril-
Liant thanRthat produced from coal gas, ana Which
can be s~upplial<al@ost as cheap asssnalightsI Il
wlllalsoproduce lghtaofal colcrs md cembina-s
tons 81 ~colors.'' 7AssR E
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08
" oEO1kuE
CIerkof the steamer Empire State

ELPAso.-TheR Republic giyesa long and in.
teresting account Of the movements of the
Boundary Commission. Three years will prob
ably be spent in making the boundary. We
copy this description Of the country around the
celebrated Pass
'The region about Hlpaso N natural vine
yard. Ihe grapessdMhsNsfher fresh 81 dried, are
delicious, andwthe wine they produce, when
managed Witicare, is very fine. Peaches, pears,
aa1t othef FRUITS, grow abundantly, and are of
good qqnaiity; but the necessaries of life are
byssno means plentiful. The s6il, though good,
g only prolific when irrigated from the river.
The expense of living may be guessed at, when
1t is understood that much of what is consum-
ed IS brought from the coast at an exp 'nse of
from thirteen to fifteen cents per pound. The
trade otthe town is with Santa Fe, Chihuahua.
and the United States via San Antonio,
"Ihe company of the Commissioner, inclu-
ding teamsters, servants, etc, numbers consid-
cradle more than a hundred persons. While
awaiting the preliminary arrangements, thew
have been divided, some of them dwelling at
Ell Paso, others at Socarro, twentv.four miles
distant, and Others at Elazarro, thirty miles dis.
tant.
The population ofEl Paso is about six thou
sand. The mixture Of Indian and white blood
is very general, though there are not wanting
families of pure Castillian blood. These are .
refined and digni6ed people. The members Of
the company have been well treated, and have
much pleasure from their intercourse
with the Inhabitants
1t is three hundred miles from Ell Paso to
San Antonio, and one hundred and fifty miles
from this last to the Gulf. The Journey from
San Antonio to the Pass is dangerous on &C.
Of the Indians. The Government tr,ins
usually consist of Fifty to one hundred mule
Mr.. Sanford, bearer of dispatches,
was forty-eight days from Ell Paso to Wash.
Ington City.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

U. S. C1Rcu1r Covur.-The third trial of
Gen. Henderson is about to commence, the court,
after great ~exertion, having succeeded in empan-
melting a jury. The following is a list of the ju-
rors Francis Erries, Thomas Long, J. J. Ftz-
patrick, John Canaan, VIM. Ford, T. R. Hyde,
M. R. Halliday, Theodull Challon, Henry Hyams,
Thomas 7. Twitty, VIM. Murphy and R. C. Vass.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

Music nr srzAM.-A Mr.. Hayt. q Indiana,
has invented 9 plan for making music by steam.
on steamboats,. He says: @It is my. candid opin.
Ion that the Western boys viii hear odd Dan
iuckersssAuld Lang syne,' etc, played on the
Western waterssyby steam, at 4 distance Of ten.
miles" This is going music with 4 rush, and,
when perfected, will astonish Barnum and Jenny
Lind. -.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

10 The Boston Traveller says that the owner
Of the fugitive shadrach, Nj. DeBree, purser for
ten years or more in the United States Navy, or
dered the claim to Be made to test the question
whether or not the law could be carried into force
in Boston. The value of Shadrach in Norfolk.
$4,000 it issupposed the marshal will pay, with
out legal measures being resorted to. i
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08
Lost 81 Mislaid.

NOTE for the sum Of two hundred and thir-
IL ty seven dollars, bearing eight per cert IN
terest from %date-dated in May or June 1si9.-
SAID note was executed and signed by Samuel
Ives and payable TO the undersigned or order
about the 18th of September last, 1850. This is
to notify all persons not to trade or negotiate for
said note as the payment of the same has been
stopped in the hands of the curator of Ives estate.
JOHN II. ELLIS.
Iberville, Sd March. 1851.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

U- We are pleased to acknowledge the receipt
OF a most excellent little paper published at Lou
isville, KY, by WALSH & SLATER, called the Sun
day Particles. 1t is edited with ability, and its Sc
lections are chaste and full ofinterest,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08
10 The Pennsylvania Statesman

10 The Pennsylvania Statesman says: aPri.
vate adviees from Washington state that a rumor
prevailed to some extent in the streets of that city.
that a serious misunderstanding had taken place
between Mr.. Webster, the Secretary of State, and
the Mexican Minister, in consequence of some re-
marks MIR. Webster made, in the course Of a con-
v~ersation he had with the Minister, in relation To
Mexican affairs. We do not know whcther. any
reliance il to replaced upon the runor, housver.1,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

MURDER ar ALoIEns.-A man named W. F.
Bensick, says the Crescent, who was formerly the
keeper Of the bath-house, was murdered on Sun
day morning At Algiers. Two men called at the
house q an early hour Of the morning and asked
fortthe deceased, who stepped TO the door, when
they attacked him with knives, cutting him so
severely that he soon. died. Revenge is thought
toSbe the motive for this shocking murder. We
learn that an arrest has been made Of one Of the
suspected parties.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

The first question that o New York lady
now puts to he4over, when he pops the interest
ing query, is-"A,e you in favor Of the comprise,
of the Constitution ~ ARSE
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08
PLAQUEMIyE:
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1851.

% The steamer Brilliant, Patrick Henry and
Gypsy, have Our thanks for their continued atten-
ton in bringing us the latest city papers.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08
NEW
Literary Association,

{ THOSE of the young men Of Plaquemine who
are deslrous OF becoming members otthis AS !.
soclatlon-llder restrictive habits of permanent
good to hemselyes-are requested TO NEE, this
evening OF the Reading Rasm. Of the Sentinel Of
lasaaas sgsA mhS-ltx
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

O. There are but two instances in which a
father has livedsto see his son in the Presidential
chair. John Adams lived one year after his son,
John Quincy Aaans, was inaugnrated and the
father Of the present President is now on a visit to
his son at Washington.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

u We are under obligations to a friend for
late California papers; we find nothing in them of
special interest.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08

E- The Louisville Journal s sathat the whole.
number Of Steamboats, in Louisville and its svicin.
ity, in the year 1850, Is 81, and their aggregate
tonnnge 1890, custom house measurement.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08
Succession de Coar du SEINE District
teue Paroisse dIberrile,
Joseph Blanchard Eta, do In Iou;s:.n.

Joseph blanchard. E nar@ ds M a Iasas.
OUTES personnes interessees dams Ia sus-
l. dlte succession sont par lie present mott
hees De deduire sous dix jours de Ia presentde
dates les raisons pour lesquelles, lie tabIeau Of
compte tnal enregistrts au CRETE par Jean
Survllle Blanchard administrators de la sus.
dfte succession ne seraient pas confrmes ct
honloiognes ct quill soft decharge de toutes
responsabilits CONNIE tel ct que son eautionne.
ment soft annullee.
Par ordre de la cour, s Mars, 1851.
mS PAUL DEBLlEUX, Gseker. q
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08
1OIIlN II. IIl
1berville lie 8 Mars, 1851.
n the suceess'ong 6h District Court,
Joseph M des'as r Paris H. # B:rsills,

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons in
~ terested in the above succession. to show
cause within ten days from the date hereof.
why the final account and tab,eau filed by John
Sursille blanchard as administrator Of tho
above succession. should not be confirmed, 10.
moIogated and made 4 judgment of this court,
ana Tia. ms bond be cancelled and discharged
rom ali responsibility in the premises.
BY order Of court, 5th March, 1851.
ms PAUL DEBLIEUX, Clerk.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-03-08
Important Circulars.
W.7R And NAVY DEPARTMENTS.
The Union, of the 23d ult. contains the follow
ing important circulars:
WAR DEPARTMENT

WAR DEPARTMENT, I
Washington, February17 II. 1851.
Su-Information has Just been communicated t.
the President that a number Of persons, principally
people OF color, IN the cityzof Boston;4did a few
days since, combine to prevent the execution OF the
law providing for the areest of fugitive slaves, and
did forciblysTescne a slave who had been arrested.
from the custody of the officers OF justice. It is
possible that the city authorities may find it ne
cessary to call in the military force to and in the
execution Of theIaw. Ifsnch should be the case,
and the MARSHALL any Of his deputies shall exhibit
to you the certiicatesof the circuit or district Judge
of the United States in the State of Massachusetts,,
stating that in his opinion, the aid Of a military
force IS necessary to ensure the due execution of
the laws, and shall require your aid and that Of the
troops under yourcommand, as a part of the posse
~conlatus, you will place under the direction and
control of the marshal yourself and such portion
of your command as may be deemed adequate to
the purpose. If neither the circuit nor district
Judge thould be IN the city Of Boston when theaex-l
igency above referred to shall occur, the written
certificate of the marshal alone will be deemed
sufficient fot you to afford the requisite aid.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
en-. CoNRAp, Secretary of War.
Breyet Major George A.Thomas, a commanding
officer, Fort Independence, Boston Harbor, Mas
AZ sachusetts. -
NAVY DEPARTMENT, Feb. II, 1921,
i Sr-The Department has received
that q prisoner. arrested as q fugitive slave in Bos-
ton, was forciblY rescued from the deputy Of the
marshal of that diistriict. on Saturday last. by law
sess violence in the very seat OF justice of thatcity.
When We had advices, he had not been Tecaptured.
Ut therefore becomes n necessary to take immediate
for the execution Of the law, in this and
all similar cases and whilst it is hoped that the
civil officers will stand in need of no military as