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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08
70 Citv Advertisers.

As the present is about the commencement
Of the business season in the city, we respect
fuI,y recommend the Sentinel to advertisers of
every description, as a medium through which
the business Of each cannot fail to be benefited
in the country. The advertisements of a coun-
Try paper, particularly, are always read BY its
patrons; they are, indeed, out of a city as they
should be in it, a source of information imme-
diately affecting the interests of all.
A large amount of the purchases of the peo-
pie of this section, from their proximity to
New Orleans, are made there; hence the i'm
portance Of advertising in a paper published
here, that those in want of merchandise, gro
ceries, &C., may know at once where to call or
direct their orders.
Our paper has at present a large subscrip-
ton list for a country sheet, and rapidly in
ereasing--its circulation being in a district of
country distinguished for its wealth, and for
the large amount of business carried on, mer-
camille and mechanical. We, then, confidently
recommend our paper to the business commu-
nifty of New Orleens, believing that all who pa
tronize us will not only feel satisfied, but en-
couraged TO continue with US, as many have
done since the advent Of our journal. To
them, and to others in The city who have occa-
sionally forwarded us their ~favors, we return
our sincere thanks, and now as formerly soil
cit their patronage in this region.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08

ANOTHER HAVANA OuTRAGE.-Mr. ]. S
T]HRAsHER, an American citizen, who has re-
sided in Havana a long time, and who made
himself very conspicuous in assisting the Lo-
peg prisoners, has been arrested in that city
for some pretended political offence, and
thrown into prison. The correspondent of the
Picayune thinks it will 60 hard with him. Our
Government has taken notice of the matter
The writer in the Picayune SAYS:
am very fearful for our poor friend. He
has been confined upwards of eight days, in.
communicate, SOLITARY confnement.) l under.
stand that he has made himself bitterly obnox.
ious to this Government, who are fearful that
if they send him out, of the island his extensive
knowledge Of the country and people would
make him a formidable enemy. They have,
therefore, determined to deal with him in suci,
a manner as TO put it out Of his power to do
them any harm. One ofhis best friends alarm
ed me very much last night by declaring that
the Government had determined to bring him
before the Military Commission, probably
next week, and that they would use every en-
deavor ~toinfict upon him the extreme penalty
Of the law-hinaing at the garrote! cannot
credit thatIhese people will 60 to such ex.
tremes, but | have no doubt he will be sent to
preside at Ceuta for ten years.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08

THE HAVANA CoNsuLsHIr.-The Vicksburg
Wing says that Judge sharkey has accepted
the appointment of Consul to Havana, and
adds:
Recent occurrences upon the Island of Gu
ba. rendered it very important that our Go
vernment should be represented there by an
able jurist, and a gentleman of high standing
and character; and we know of no one better
qualified to represent the Government of the
United States, or to command the respect of a
foreign Government, than the distinguished
gentleman who has been selected. Judge
Sharkey will probably be called upon in a few
days to leave for Washington or Havana ON
duties connected with his office. He viii ear
ny with him the best wishes of the people of
the State Of Mississippi, and of the United
States. We congratulate the country upon
this appointment.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08
rom the Piicayune.
The Elections in the CITY.

The elections passed off, as they always do
in this city, without serious disturbance any
where. The excitement spent itself in prepar.
ation-on the day Of trial the friends of the
various candidates did their utmost, but with
out interfering with the rights of others. We
have scarcely witnessed a contest in which
more enthusiasm was enlisted; and especially
for the Sheriffalty, which seemed to be the
main bone of contention between the parties.
In the struggle for this officer party lines were
in a good degree obliterated; nor have we ever
seen a general election where mere party ties
hung looser upon the voters.
The Wings have elected the Sheriff, ]. P.
Freret, and both Senators, Messrs. Robb and
Benjamin.
In the First Representative District they
elected VIM. s. Campbell and II. NJ. Sum
mers.
In the Second District they have elected A.
+. Simpson, c. {. Lathrop and Chas. ]. Leeds.
And in the Third District they have also
carried their whole ticket, e!ecting H. J. Ran
ney, c. NJ Waterman, J. N. Hawthorne, Sid
ney Story, J. w. Price and Thomas Curry.
These three districts compose the Second Mu-
nicipality, in every one Of which the entire
Wing ticket prevailed.
In the Fourth District the Wings have elect
ed their whole ticket-F. A. Lumsden, w. NJ.
Flemming and Joel G. Sever.
In the Fifth District they have elected Two
out Of three on the ticket--P. Beverages and
Jules BENT.
In the Sixth District the Democrats elected
both their candidates. The Fourth, Fifth aud
Sixth Districts comprise the First Municipality.
In the Seventh District the Wings have
elected one Of the two members returned, Jo-
seph Solomon.
In the Eighth District the Democrats have
prevailed.
In the Ninth, B. H. Payne, Independent
Wing is elected.
The Democrats have elected the Coroner,
7. ]. Wilkinson. They have also elected
PaulE. Theard, in the Fifth District, for Re-
preventative.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08

The CAPITOL AT WASHING ToN.-The en-.
larged Capitol, according to the correspondent,
of the N. Y. Journal Commerce, will cost
$%5,ooo,ooo. The marble and setting for the
exterior must cost at least twelve hundred
thousand dollars, and that for the interior as
much more. The whole present appropriation
for the work is only one hundred thousand dol.
lars. 1t is to be hoped that the appropriations
will be sufficiently liberal to enable the archi.
tect and superintendent to complete the whole
ediflce in two years, which they say can be
done, instead Of taking five years for it, as has
been proposed. The bids for the building
material Of the Capitol have not been decided
upon, and will not be till after the report is re-
eeived as to the several quarries from which the
marble offered is TO be brought.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08

DAN RIcE's CIRcus.-It will be perceived, by
advertisements, that this Prince of the Ring is on
his way here with his celebrated Circus troupe
Dan never performed here but once, two or three
years since, and then, to our knowledge, gave
universal satisfaction. The following paragraph
respecting his company, we copy from the Column
bus City Fact:
This equestrian troupe is one of the most
talented in the United States, and the same de-
gree Of elegance and originality which charac-
serizes the performance of the clown, is pre-
served throughout the scenes of the circle.
Nothing is presented to offend the most deli
cate mind, and every feature bears the stamp
OF noyelty. The old style of circus entertain
ment has been almost entirely abandoned, and
the scenes produced are nearly all new, and
all are highly pleasing.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08

In the Sixth they have elected D. Au,n.
and Chas. A. Castillo. 7""A
In the Seventh, J. D. Lambert.
In tle Eighth they have carried NJ. We;.,
mier and E. NJ. Meehan. s
Thus the Wings have triumphed in the a..
ton for sheriff; have elected both Sen,.'s'
and for the House, have carried eleven n.'
bers in the Second Municipality, five in -
First, and two in the Third-total, Sheriff ~
Senators and eighteen members of the Ham,
of Representatives.
The Democrats have carried their Coma,
three Representatives in the First Municisl'
ity and three in the Third, and one, 4
Hughes, in A|giers, which votes with the
making all seven members of the Hou4f
This result has astoniS|led both parties ,
will secure a Wing minority i'll the next Lem
l%ature, unless the county electors disappas
Them as the city has their opponents.
In the First Congressional District, Gonna
sed Of the FIRST and Third municipalities, \
Bernard and PlaQuemines, Louis ST. Man,
Dem, has undoubtedly been elected.
In the Second Congressional District, COM
posed of the Second Municipality, and The n
rishes Of the coast and Latourche, J. Arisfia
Landry, Wing, has with equal certainty, bs,
chosen. '.5
For State Auditor, Bordelon, Wing, lead
Porter, Dem. 1T votes in the parish of 0,
leans.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08
The Great Triumph of the Wings

If the other parts of the State do a 1.-THE as
we'll as the lower portion of it, the Wing tri.
umph will be as great and decisive as was ever
achieved in any State of the Union. The
Wings indeed, are as much surprised at the
gains we have made from the parish OF
Point Coupe to that of Orleans, as the Demo
Gratis themselves. AS to the Legislature, it
will be overwhelmingly Wing; and the people
may rest assured, that now, all the great mea-
sures contained in the Wing platform will be
speedily carried into operation. A Convention
to revise the Constitution will be Immediately
proposed after the converting of the Legisla.
ture, and of course it will be ratified by the
people. 1t looks as if a bright day was in.
deed dawning for Louisiana--that the embar-
easements and distractions to her progress and
prosperity are about to cease, and that the ty-
rannical taxes and restrictions which have mar
red the prosperity of our citizens, hanging up.
on their energies like the tabled shirt of Mes.
sus, depicting as it were their intellectual deg
radiation and moral terpitude, will now be
thrown off, and free and untramel!ed, proudly
may we smile with joy as the light Of better
days is breaking in upon us.
We are now sure of having a Wing Seui.-
tor in the Congress of the United States, to
sit alongside of that other Senator who is
thus so severely rebuked by this mighty reyo-
luton of feeling and principle, which he and
his precious friends Nhanks to ,hcm! have so
happily brought about. But this is not the
only rebuke which the Hon. P. SoULE will re-
ceiye from the State whose wishes and interests
he was chosen to represent-chosen through
bribery and corruption, and represented in a
manner coeyal with such description Of sue
cess. What will the gentleman think, or how
will he feel, when he receives a request to re-
turn home, that his place may be filled by some
more wor,tier and nobler patriot-one who
better understands and appreciates the people
and institutions Of the country! That such 4
resolution will be passed Immediately after the
converting of the Legislature, there is not Il
shadow of a doubt, and upon the sensitive
nerves of the honorable and ambitious Senator
it will fail with crushing and terrible force.
1t may be thought that we are 'crowing"
too early, but we feel assured, from the resul,
thus far exhibited, that Louisiana, now and
hencetorward, is free from the embrace of To-
cofocoism. The day of its glory has departed!
A Wing candidate for the Presidency will re-
ceive her vote next year, and in January, 1854,
a Wing Governor will fill her Executive Chair
1t does not require much prescience to foresee
this. This success, however, must not cause
us to relinquish our efforts, but striving the
mightier as each successive gain IL established,
relax, none Of our energies while anything re-
mains to be accomplished in rearing the mon
ument we have so auspiciously commenced.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08
The Parish Elections.

The great struggle is over here-and II our
friends at a distance conceive, from the state OF
the vote, that the actual Wing majority of this
parish has decreased-that it is retrograding
from its Wing principles-they will be greatly
deceived. The result has not, it is true, been
as brilliant as the election of '49; it is not rea-
sonable that we should expect a succession OF
such signal %triumpIs. With one Wing Rep
resentat:ve from the parish, two Wing Sena-
tors from the District, and 4 Wing Sheriff, we
certainly have cause for exu!tation. The Off
ces of coroner, assessor and school superinten-
dent, although made political by the nomina-
tons of both parties, were, in that view, al
most entirely disregarded by the Wings, and
we do not know but it is just ard right that it
should be so. Conventions may nominate as
much as they please, but the people never will
vote for candidates for local offices from polit-
ical preference, and we trust the practice of
| such nominations will be discontinued in flu
ture. The principle is a wrong one in many
respects, not only to the interests of a party.
by tending to defeat the election of candidates
for important political offices, but wrong in re
ference to the best interests of the people. TO
| our mind, no candidate for any local office, ex-
cept that of Sheriff, should be nominated by a
Convention. This rule was adopted by the
Wings at their first Convention, and a differ
ent result would have occurred if their nomi-
.s4:o.. LII ,,loJ Ioro W. .o,ao;ro tb,f
party nomination for Sheriff is perfectly legi-
innate for it is truly important in a political
point Of view, in consequence of its patronage
and influence. That a person for this office
should be chosen for his merit and capacity, is
correct, but one of this description can easily
be found in either party. But for all other To-
cal offices, we trust that both parties will hence
forward make no more nominations. How
easy is it for a person., however repugnant to
his party, to get himself nominated for some
trihing office through a little intrigue and CHI
canery, and during the canvass rest as IA dead
weight to bis party, causing small chickering's,
splitting Of tickets, and a thousand other evils
'too numerous to mention"
We might recur to many other matters, show
ing a silent but unfortunate division in our
party at this election, through which our DEM
ocrat c friends were benefited, and which ena-
bled them to elect one representative, but such
recurrence is useless low. Both parties seem
extremely satisfied at the result smiling faces
are everywhere exhibited, and a much better
feeling plainly evident among all. 50, forget
ting the contention that has just transpired.
let us, thinking Of tie future, look to the in
terests of our Parish, our State and our coun-
try; and, keeping our consciences free from
private wrongs, be happy at home while we
are striving to make all that is dear to Us as a
people, sacred and in~violate, progressive and
enduring.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08
The Elections.

East Baton Rouge.-A friend Of ours has
received a letter from Baton Rouge which
says: sWatterston's majority, SO; McCutch-
cons, l45 Babin's, l5O"-the first for the Sc
nate, the second for the House, and the third
for Sheriff, all wings ~Chapnan's majority,
dem. IS the other candidates considerably
'mixed up"
West Baton Rouge.-The majority for Up
ton, whig, for Congress, is 90, and of Borde-
lon 1913. Durable is elected Sheriff, and Barrow
to the House of Representatives by Al majo-
rity, both wings.
81. Chorzes.-From the Bee we learn that
Landry for Congress, Borde'on for Auditor,
and Burthe for Senator, each received IA ma
ioritv. Burthe is therefore elected State Sen
ator from St. Charles and Jefferson by SO ma
jority. Fache, W., elected to the House with
out opposition.
81. John-The. returns are incomplete, but
exhibit the usual wing ascendency. c. Songy,
wing, elected representative.
81. lanes gives Borde,on 1874 IN majority, Lan-
dry l73, and Winchester for the Senate 63,
and elects two wing representatives.
81. Observation-Disclosures, wing, is elected
to the House.
Ascension.--We learn from hesPicayune,
that Ascension gives Landry IA majority, and
Bo-delon Is. A. A. Boudousquie, wing, and
J. L. Comstock, dem, are e'ected to the Lesis-
lature.
Assumption.--The parish of Assumption
has given a majority for the whole wing ticket,
Point Coupte.--The wings have been sue
cessful in this parish, having elected their can
didates to the Legislature.
Jeferson-There is a wing gain of one III
this parish.
These are all the details we have been cna-
bIed to obtain, up to the hour Of going to press
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08

A MAMMOTH PoTAroE-IHe Pnayunc's Beaten
(who had some trouble in conveying the vegeta.
bic in his buggy re received on Wednesday last
a mammot sweet potatoe, weighing Ola lbs.
and measuring 90 inches! 1t was raised on the
plantation Of Mr.. DAN'L. HOLIDAY, on bayou
Crosse Tete, and is 2 lbs. heavier and three inche.
larger than the one described last week by the
Pieaynne. Mr.. H. has a plenty of the same sort
left" This potatoe is a fair specimen of the pro.
duce of the fertile and beautiful section of ou1
Parish from which it came.
Since the above was in type, we have been in
formed that there was a potatoe raised on a plan
tation near this place, weighing ten pounds and a
halt. Surely, this is a great country.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08

The LEGIsLATURE.-We think, says the
Bee, there is scarcely a doubt ola wing major
ity ON joint ballot, in both Houses of the Le-
gislature. We have already gained 4 Sena-
tors, which, without further change, insures a
majority Of four in thatsbody, which was pre-
viously locofocosby a small majority. The
House, two years ago, was largely wing. So
far we have gained six Representatives and
lost one. 81 -A& 54.a s@a e
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08

DEThe Delta, among its city items, gives the
following:
DRusk.-Two men were arrested at 10 O'Clock
last night for lying drunk in one Of the stalls of
Poydras Market.
Attorney for prisoners remarked that they were
democrats, and reminded his honor of the line of
Horace, Dnlce csc desipere in loco, which meant that
defeated ~iocofocos should be excused on such an
occasion as an unsuccessful election. Prisoners
discharged. @
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08
Magistrates and constables' Elec
tiOns,

BAYOU Goula Precinct-Forestcr Daigre,
Justice Peace. Norri,le Landry, Constable.
Plaquemine.-J. Fl. Haase and G. S. Rous-
Constable.
Indian ViAage.-Julcs Seller, Justice Peace.
D. Orillion, Constable.
Richards Store--Ado'phe Hebert, Justice
Peace. A. Daigle, Constable.
Bland-P. J. Cole, Justice Peace. o. Ri
vet, Constable.
Grand Rirer.-Elisha Hornsberry, Justice
Peace. VIM. Green, Constable.
Crosse Tete.-J. L. Orillion, Justice Peace.
Edward Peraut, Constable.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08

As 1T SHOULD BE.-We are happy to record the
fact, that the election in this town last Monday,
went off with the best of feelings. There were
but few frowns, no quarreling, and but little des-
pondency-for both parties had cause to smile
and no evidence of brick kIns being about till late
at night. 1t is a pleasure to note such evidences
Of reason and wisdom supplanting passion and
prejudice-patriotism quietly s%uccumbing to the
will of the ballot-box. Thus may it ever be.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08

DANIEL WEBsrEK-bnportant Movernent-Ar re-
QUESTION, very numerously signed by residents Of
fourteen counties Of Massachusetts,, appears in the
Boston papers, calling a meeting at Faneuil Hall,
on the 25th Of November, Of the friends Of Daniel
Webster, for the purpose Of giving a formal and
distinct expression Of their wish to place that dis
tinguished statesman before the American people.
as a candidate for the Presidency.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08

=. FINE GooDs.-We stepped into BE1HLER's few
days since, when we Were shown a most beautiful
assortment Of cloths, cassimers and ~vestings, Just
brought from France by one of the firm. We
have no hesitation in saying that a more superb
stock Of goods of this description was never
brought to this place. Young gents, now's your
time to sAine. aHH 81 s., EE .rags..s
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08

THE DEMOCRATIC Understandable
do not believe that thinking men of either par
ty will disagree with US when we assert, that,
Notwithstanding the little interruptions which
a 'ose to scatter the harmony of he Wings, the
Democratic Representative elect is the only
man of his party in tile Parish, perhaps, who
stood any chance of reaching the honor that the
people have awarded him. A warm personal
friend to many of the most influential Wings,
with many of whom, too, he is related-dis-
tinguished for his social qualities, l~iberality and
real goodness of heart-Mr. JAS. E. ROBERT
SON may thank the Wings, and the Wings
alone, for his success. Although we are con-
6dent that he will vote with, and uphold all
the great measures Of hissparty, we have. no
doubt, nevertheless, that Mr.. ROBERTSON will
connect himself in energy and industry with
our Wing representative and Senators to fur
Their all local interests connected with our Pa
rish and Senatorial District. No man ought TO
know better than himself our wants., or what
will conduce to our welfare and it would af-
ford us pleasure, when the occasion offers, to
notice his endeavors in this respect, in c%onjunc-
ton with the others of the Delegation.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08

u Sir Henry Bulwer, late British minister
to This country, and Narvaez, Of Spain, have
metat Paris, and got reeoneiled from The quar-
rel which sent Sir Henry away from Madrid.
II seems the Spaniard made the FIRST overture.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08

n-The Delta says: Five candidates for the
Presidency were in Washington city on the 9th
ult., viz: Millard Fillmore, John J. Crittenden
Daniel Webster, Winfield Scott, and Stephen A.
Douglass. There is not kingly ruler in Eurep
equal to either of them.u ~ - 4
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08

r-We have a number Of subscribers, whose
year expires to-day. Ii not ordered to the contra
ry, we shall continue to send them our paper and
charge accordingly. We give this notice in time,
to avoid confusion or excuses of any kind. Those
out of the Parish, who have allowed their year. to
expire without payment, will find that their pa
pers have been discontinued.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08
the advertisement Of a dwelling hous.
Tor sale it has a fine location.

The TRUE DELrA.-We are glad to perceive the
evident prosperity OF this able and consistent Jour
nal, in the new and beautiful dress with which it
is adorned. Such exhibition is an infallible sign
Of prosperity, and should highly recommend it to
the confidence Of the public. We hope it nav
long live to rebuke evil, extol virtue, ane lash hy-
pocrisy.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08

To TAXI INK OUT OF GLNEs.-Take a piece
oftalIow, melt and drop the spotted part of the
linen into the melted tallow; the linen may be
washed, and the spots will disappear, without
%injuring the linen.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-11-08

D-"I feel like one who treads alone some ban.
quet hall deserted as a democrat exclaimed last
Monday night in New Orleans.