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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-29

she HAsBEEN A R U MAN."-The growing
popularity Of Mr. Fillmore is beginning to occa:
sion the leaders of the Democracy much con.
cern. They have taxed their ingenuity to find
some objection to his way Of administering the
Government, but it has been in vain. They
began by predicting that he would not execute
the Fugitive law, but in this they have been
compelled to admit, they did him injustice.
His firm and prompt efforts to put down all
opposition to the faithful execution of this
branch ofthe Compromise have extorted COM
mendation from some Of his most uncompromi.
sing opponents. He as favored no section in
his exertions to carry out his Constitutional
obligations and perform in good faith, all the
duties which law imposes on him. We have
before MS a letter on business, from a genuine
democrat in which he takes occasion to say:
80 far as the execution of the laws go, Nj.
Fillmore has been a true man." A candid and
inst admission! And who can gainsay it,
Register Nou. 8.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-29

REAL HERo1sM.-The GAINESVILLE (Ohio) Ge
sette relates the following case of daring q
the part Of Thomas Launder, ofthat place. h
was aroused from his sleep in the middle II
the night by the call of a man in the street
When Mr.. Launder awoke, the man Informed
him that something was on fire in his store. ha
rushed in and found some boxes of papers, Y
in a dame-immediately over which, on shet
set a key Of gunpowder. The shelf andA
key containing the, powder had also taken dA
and were burning rapidly-the key consider
p by d eHa.ssd. o ss;1sd these The ses si re nasdss' e,n y
it into the street, and got water and put theds
out-burning his hands badly in the operatiool
This daring action on the part of Mr.. Laundai
is perhaps the only thing that could have saved
the lives Of his family, who were sleepingn
another part of the same building, as wells
the building itself and all its contents.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-29

A HORSE WITHOUT HAIR!-An extraordi
nary phenomenon, in the way of horse flesh,
was brought to town yesterday afternoon by
the steamer Gordon. 1t is a mare captured on
the plains Of Venezuela by party Of Amer
lean hunters, headed by the well-known hun.
ter Juan Percy, and Captain Hall. She is ff
teen and a halfhands high, Of great beauty and
symmetry, and without a particle of hair on
her body. The skin resembles india rubber
and is as soft almost as velvet.
The owner Of this singular animal is now
on his way to Macon, where he intends to ex.
hibit her at the approaching Fair.-(San. Rep.
25th.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-29

MISSISSIPPI STATE CONFERENCE.-The Vicss
burg Wing learns that the Convention at JaE.
son adjourned on the 18th instant. We han
before Us the resolutions introduced by III
Committee of Thirteen, and also a minoiityk
port signed by three ofthe Committee. Tha
are too long fotinsertion, and as we learn tht
the resolutions of the Committee Of ThHtsa
were subjected to changes in the Conventian,
we await the receipt of the full repor. Of ts
proceedings, when We will publish SO much
thereof as will show what action was bad %
the important matters under considefstea
We may remark, that the resolutions reported
by the Committee Of Thirteen, are strong
emphatic and decided, and form a platform %
which the whole South may be united in oppo
sition to further Northern aggressions.-BI
Letin.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-29

The SHERIFFALTY.-The contested election
case of Marigny Us. Freret was decided ths
morning in favor Of Mi. Freret. by Judge -
rue. The decision, which occupies some nf
teen pages, Is too long for our evenings ect'
ton, and we have only time to state the result
The Judgment s~ustains the objections taken 70
Marigny's petition, and it is dismissed on ths
ground that the allegations made in it, even
proved to be correct, could not invalidate the
election Of Nj. Freret, J.R. Grymes, counsel
for Marigny, has already taken a rule upon
MI. Freret to show cause why a new trial Of
the case should not be grantcd.-Picayune.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-29
BISSELDS PLANTERS HOTEL.

We are gratifed to learn from Mr.. B1ssELL
that he will reopen the Planters at his old stand,
the ensuing week, with entire new furniture from
top to bottom. Having weathered both fire and
food, it is appropriate land the public will hail
his return) that its old landlord, Mr.. B1ssELL, again
throws open its doors for the accommodation of
boarders and travellers. To see this old and pop
nlar hotel once more occupied and enlivened as in
former times, all will be pleased-and the energy
and industry Of its proprietor will a~ssuredly not
60 unrewarded.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-29
LOUISIANA ELECTIONS.

EE AOCAGAsQ1VsQ IAGI lOfE. p =EF
BoRDEloa's majority (~oficial) is 1913; MooRE's
will range in the neighborhood of 500. The Wing
majority on joint ballot viii be II, viz: 2 in the
Senate, Is in the House. mal
We think with the Bee, that the Wings Of Lou
isiana deserve well Of the country. They have
done their whole duty. They have, for the first
time in twenty years, carried both branches Of the
Legislature. They have, moreover, elected the
only State officer chosen this year, have gained a
memberof Congress, and obtained a clear major.
ny m the popular vote. Their triumph in the city
was mainly due to the progressive and manly
programme of principles adopted by them and
IN the interior, to their unfaltering support and
vindication of the compromise. Let them adhere
70 Their platform, and they will keep the State
which they have just won.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-29
SEMEAMEAe
PLAQUEMINE:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 90, 1851.
THE BURNT DISTRICT.

We are pleased to see the enterprise manifested
in the rebuilding (of a portion at least OF the
burnt district. We like such energy and go-ahead-
Inverness. Indeed, nothing appears to dampen Inc
business ardor of our citizens NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
the lapdslides we have had here within the last
wear. together with c~revasses, overfows and iie'
our carpenters seem to have been generally Kept
busy, and houses and Improvements OF various
kinds, Of a substantial order, going up in every d.
rection, for dwellings and for business OF various
descriptions.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-29

FILLMORE AND GRAHAM.-The Pensacol,
Gazette Of the 18th, hoists the banner Of Fri.
MORE and GRAHAM for the two highest Offices
in the gift of the nation, and says:
"There is much talk of convention. but the
signs of the times and the condition Of parties
forbid the idea of an authoritative National CON
vention of their party. Let us be prepared then
to welcome Mr.. Fillmore, with the salntat;on
swell done good and faithful servant,n and At
the same time to do justice to the GOOD old
North State, by doing honor to one Of her no.
blest and most gifted sons.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-29
d THE GRAND LEYEE,

The Point coupee Echo Of last Saturday, saws
Eve are informed that On the 18th inst. the maxi
Ing Of the portion Of the Grand Leyee that was
70 be completed, containing thirteen thousand five
hundred and seyenty-fve cubic yards, was adiudi-
coted to Mr.. chas. Decoux, he being the lowest
bidder. There is now every probability that the
whole Of the work to be done to the Grand Levee
win Be completed previous to the rising Of the RI
YER We trust %, indeed.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-29
Washington Correspondence.
From the %Picayune.]
WASHINGTON. Nov. ]

WASHINGTON, Nov. II, 1851.
1t is now pretty well understood that Henry
Clay will be a candidate for the Presidency, all
the stories about his being old, tired of public
life, &c, notwithstanding. The fact is Henry
Clay's mind is now as fresh and active as ever,
and he has vastly added to his stock of expert
ence. His late patriotic course on the compro-
mise has won him thousands of admirers and
friends in the ranks of those who formerly op-
posed him, and the result of the election in New
York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and lately also in
Wings that Gen. Scott is alike unavailable
North and South. The New York elections
which it was thought had gone by a small ma
jority for the Wings, have gone for the Demo
Gratis, giving them the control of the Canal
Board. 1t really seems as if Democracy were
sweeping the country from one end to the other
| and that the abandonment by the Wings of
their old leaders has done them no good. The
transient success of a military hero produced
little fruit: it established an exception, not a
rule.
In case Clay isa candidate, Mr.. Fillmore will
not press his claims. The struggle. if any,
will be between Webster and Clay, and if the
party cannot agree between their respective
claims, then Mr.. Fillmore may come in as a
compromise candidate. The Wings of Ohio
have dropped Scott altogether, and those of
Pennsylvania are pretty we'll sick Dfhim. Will
the patronage out Of his hands in New York,
Seward and Thurlow Weed will be unable to
keep the Scott men there in the traces. That
combination is now entirely destroyed.
There is a terrible storm brewing among the
Ohio members as regards the election of BOYD
for Speaker. They say Boydis a Buchanan
man, and so is Col. Forney, and it is rather hard
to have Speaker and Clerk of the same political
color. One or the other may be sacrificed.
The message of the President will be a long
document, dwelling principally on our foreign
Those with Mexico, Central Amer
lea and Spain will occupy a large space. The
claims Of Mexico on our government under the
18th article of the treaty Of Guadalupe Hidal-
go, surpass already some fifteen million of
and SON provision must be made to
get rid of so onerous a condition as that article
imposes on the United States. The Trist trea.
made conformity with Scott, has cost us a vast
1eal OF money, and will cost us much more.
LIE LIABLE BoITEUX.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-29
The Recall of Mr.. Soule,

We are not alone in the opinion, that Sena
tor SouLE deserves to be recalled by the ensu
ing Legislature. Such is the opinion likewis,
of the Clinton Wing, which says, in speakin!
Of the Senatorial election:
There could be one contingency, however
or the occurrence of which we would be elat
to see the Hon. Sol. w. Downs, retained in thu
seat where he has acquitted himself SO faith.
fully. The Democracy of Louisiana profes.
great reverence for the Union. If the Demo
cratic Representatives and Senators desire
Gen. Downs retained, We think they NAV ac-
complish that objectby uniting with the Wings
in an unanimous expression ola wish from the
people of Louisiana to their recreant servant
Pierre Soule, to come home.
This would not only be the "seyerest cut of
all" to SoULE, but would be compliment
ing and rewarding Downs to his hearts con-
tent. 1t is an excellent idea. The Wing goes
on to say:
The recall of Mr.. Soule upon grounds orr
ginating in partisan prejudice, no man would
oppose more resolutely than ourself. But, for
having knowingly misrepresented the senti-
ments OF his constituency, for having lifted his
sweetly modulated voice in imprecation against
established laws Of the land, and for having on.
posed in company with a precious SQUAD of
agitators and fanatics, all the measures which
have restored tranquility to the country. we
should rejoice to see him rebukad %sternly, and
stripped OF the honors he has won so unwor.
thlly, There would, to our mind, be some.
thing grand in the act which should elevate
the faithful servant into the seat Of one whose
reckless disregard of the wishes of his consti.
tuency and the peace of his adopted country
nave gwen him an exalted position among the
advocates OF Disunion. 1t would be a warn.
ing to future, senators, that the robes Of office
not shield from accountability to the con-
sttuentpower. Ifit shall be urged that he is
unheard by the vote Of recall. we
would polntto his speech made in New Orleans
on his return after the passage of the compro.
mise laws, fully, and we believe truthfully. re-.
ported to the Crescent newspaper, his speech
the grand Soule demonstration at the St
Louis Ball Room, his Opelousas speech. and
lnaliy his votes in the Senate Chamber. If
hese 90 not make out a clear case against his
'~etalnlng his seat as Senator from Louisiana.
We would respectfully suggest an alteration in
ne Constitution of the United States. EXPRESS
J 10 enable the Legislature to vote him a Sen.
tor for life. This substitution of one Demo.
rat tor another, will scarcely be stiematisedf
s 9 Wing move, and it will afford besides the
cry opportunity for testing the sincerity Of a
which has ere now been accused of blow
y not and cold upon the Union question. J,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-29

NEW ORLEANS PRICES CURRENT.
Sugar, fair to good fair, 41-2a43-4; Molasses
1894 a "a Ia; Cotton, middling fair, sl-2; Flour
80 SO a 81 CornA5c; Whiskey, ~rectihed, 20 Lee;
Lard, No. l, 7c; Beet, prime, sl1 Candles, star,
lSl-2; Coffee sl-2 a &c,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-29
THE FERRY ar INDLay VJrIanE

THE FERRY at LNDLaN VILLAGE.
Hseems 70 US that the proprietors of this Ferry
would be acting to their own advantage as well as
the advantage Of the public by getting a better
nat for ~crossings one having an entrance at each
end, and SO arranged that a carriage could be dri-
ven n and out Of il, without the delay and labor
az now practiced. The travel across this Ferry is
rapidly increasing, and if the owners know their
true interests, they will get proper boat as early
~ possible.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-29

LIE SPANISH DiFFrcuLTY.-Baitimore, Nor.
2o.-Ihe National ln~.elligencer Of this NOR
ming states, as official, that Mr.. Webster, after
experiencing great difficulty, has at last settled
the Spanish dispute satisfactorily to both sides.
ana without making any concessions d~eroeato.
~ to the national honor. The Republic saws
that the annual message of the President win
lay the whole subject before the country.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-29
GODEpS L.ADY,s BOOK.

We are pleased to acknowledge the receipt Of
the December lumber of this old and esteemed
Magazine. 1t comes to US looking as fresh and as
brilliant as ever. It presents great claims to the
patronage of our fair readers, and they should at
once apply to Mr.. W. F. BEckLEY, at the Post
Office, and have their names forwarded as subscri-
bers.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-29
Fl NEW LETEE.

The new levee in our town, caused to be made
by the landslide this fall, is progressing rapidly
and is nearly finished. In our Judgment 1t appears
to be a very substantial one, but being new 1t will
have to be strictly watched when the river is high.
We perceive that our efficient Mayor is giving his
personal attention to this important work.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-29
a PHILOSOPHER.

The editor Of the Point Coupee Echo is no,
only q sensible man and a patriot, but he is also
2 true philosopher. Hear what he says in refer
ence to the late elections in that Parish:
The sovereign and independent will Of the
people WILL and MUST prevail. We have been
beaten ahorse, foot and dragoons,n and we subm;t
Viye Ia bagateIle! ~
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-29

The SEARCH FOR SIR JoHN FRAsKLn-
It is now proposed that the search for Sir. John
Franklin shall be continued and prosecuted
along the northern coast Of Asia.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-29
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT.

We refer our readers to the advertisement Of
Miss WoRRALL, who gives a Musical Entertain
ment this evening at the Court House. Miss WIS.
performances are spoken of in high terms by our
exchange papers; and judging from the musical
taste of our community, we doubt not that a large
and fashionable audience will be in attendance this
evening. a.t.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-29

rSee the advertisement of Mr.. A. E. RICH
ARDs. The difficulty heretofore existing in get
ting our property insured, is now obviated. 1t is
our interest to take advantage of this opportunity.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-29

rLook at MARIoNNEAux's advertisements
he has a fine supply of Injuries and essentials to
accommodate his numerous customers.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-29
Returns of the State Elections.
(oFFIc1AL.

loFF1c1AL.J
FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
Parishes. s.. Martin. Hagan. Porter. BordeAon
Plaquemlnes, 279 1856 267 1S9
St. Bernard, 161 10 1856 70
's and Alg dc 9s5 I'll 1886 s44
Total, 3199 2763 1868 2946
Porter's majority, 1923.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1851-05-21
SOUTH LOWELL
MALE ACADEMY,
ORANGE COUNTY,, N.

VyHE present session Of this School will close
L on Tuesday, June Sd. Glasses will be ex-
amined on Friday, Saturday, and Monday. On
Sunday an Anniversary Sermon will be preach
by the Rev. PETER DouB. Students will deslaim
and read compositions on Monday and Tuesday;
and on the afternoon OF the day last named, an
Address will be delivered by HENRI w. Mil
LER, esq.
The public are invited to attend. Strangers
will find accommodations for themselves and
horses in the neighborhood at reasonable prices.
The Next Session will commence on
Tuesday, July Is, and continue i've months
The school will be conducted on the same prin.
ciples as heretofore. The great object will be to
furnish thorough education 10 those intrustee
TO us; but as no education can be of real benefit
unless coupled with morality, unceasing efforts
will be made to disseminate and cultivate rgh
principles of action. Students must. IT possible
be present at the commencement Of the session
as no provisions will be made for those entering
after the first week.
Prices as heretofore, viz: Board S25 per ses
sion--Tuition $40, sla:50, and SIS.
For further particulars apply 10 the :" Exscu
tive Committed" for circulars.
JAMES A. DEAN, Principal.
South Lowell, May 9. si-a'
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1851-05-21
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE

By the steamer Cambria. which srriv-
ed al Halifax on Tuesday night. we have
accounts three days later from Europe,
being TO the Sd instant.
The allabsorbing topic in England was
The Great Exhibition, which was orened
by the Queen IN person on The LIST Of May.
About thirty thousand people were assem-
hled, bul no disturbance or accident occur.
red.
On the 81 The Russell Ministry sus-
tanned defeat in the House Of Commons
ON a motion by Mr.. Hume 10 confne The
operation Of the property tax to one year.
The Jewish disahilIlies bill had passed 10
its second reading.
There had not been any further change
in the Liverpool cotton Market. The TO.
tai decline for The week was from TO 5d.
Breadsiuffs had undergone no material
change.
II is stated that all danger Of Ministe'
rial crisis in Paris is over.
The insurrecIionary movements II the
Duke of Saldanha in Portugal have beer
suppressed, and the country is tranquil.
Austria and Russia have demanded oil
the Sultan Of Turkey the detention oil
Kossuh and his fellow patriots for two
years longer. The Sultan is inclined TO
refuse. and throw himself on The pro,ec-
ton Of England and France.
There is nothing new from Germany.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1851-05-21

Forward Wheat he Princess Anne
(Md.) Herald says :-Dn Saturday last,
Sd Of May, we were furnished samples ol
heading wheat. from the fields Of Samuel
w. Jones, ESQ.,. near this place. lis ap.
pesrance Otherwise was most luxuiiani
the stalks being more Than three feet clear
Of shoots. Mr.. Jones sows the Mediler.
ranean wheat; and last season when tn
craps Of This country and shore proved al
most total failure from rust. his escapes
uninjured. returning handsome yield
and demonstrating The advantages ofearl,
seeding.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1851-05-21

"A prissle Topographic despatch from
New Orleans 10 . mercantile house in
New York. states that adviees hare been
received Of the steamer a Gold IIunies.' -
which lefi San Francisco on the 22d Mach
last Tor 'fehuaniepee. 10 the effect HAT The
G.'ld Hunter had vinl lied the maritime
laws Of Mexico. by landing her passengers
I'm number sixty. fise) without The requi-
site previnns permission, and that the pas
sengers had heen imprisoned by the Mex
lean auihoriiies. and were confined Al the
date Of The adsices received. No other
particulars are given. Tehunsnlepee is not
a port Of entry.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1851-05-21

himasif q ogF tsFasrH:silss = coapss,. fsliL.
lally % cary Ga shsss sisus. 80 I,sl.ousl ls.
surl - Ain : s1eh fhsi ne utsii % iuilI-
Psss aHy shsiesaoa . his rsozivias de nOuiaa-
iisa. pa 4 h woua not d LIS. and his -
s'iaa shaua aoi suii de si-~s q de eoupen-
iiaa. ~suid be 81 hat hsay % ssssrmins
whistler sane chr candidate sheula be ssleesed
. heaffhs f'nisn sssndard; and we serily be-
kese that cne couil b selected Nho woulI h<sr
d 20 siz<og sssn over the brad Of M. yensble.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1851-05-21

vBurgess Gather. ESQ.,. of Nor
canton. Is a candidate for Congress in
the Mountain District. in opposition to
Mr.. clingman. They met and spoke
at Rutherfordton On Tuesday last. Hur-
m for Gather. csr. Wafekmon.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1851-05-21
Another Large Dividend. stock.

holders Of the Winchester and Potomac
railroad will have the pleasure Of pocket
ing another Eat dividend. Of no less Than
sir per cent. for the first haf of The present
year. This rate Of twelve per cent. per
annum shows nett profit, including the
$4,000 annuity 10 the state. Of near $50,
600. This. though much less than the
rate Of The dividend would indicate, is b
very fair result. and reflects high credi
upon The management of The road unde
its worthy and interchangeable President.
Win. Trginian.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1851-05-21
The Next Presidency.

We copy from the Raleigh Register the fol.
lowing extract Of a letter from gentleman in
Tennessee 10 fiicnd in Raleigh, in which a
Just and glowing tribute is paid to the character
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1851-05-21
Obituary.

Died, in this vicinity, on Monday last, JAuArrt
RIcuaRDs. son of Capt. Henry Richards, aged
one yen and ten months.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1851-05-21

Mr.. Rantoul has been formally no.
minated by the Freesoilers as their can
didate for Congress from the second
district Of Massachusetts,.