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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
The Effect in Virginia.

We take the following extract from the Rich
mond Wing, showing the effect the New Boston
speech has produced in Virginia:
The New Boston development is telling wide
ly and disastrously in Virginia. We hear al
most every day of some staunch democrat
whom it has neutraIized. Yesterday we were
told Of one of the most intelligent and respect
able of the party in the State, who declared
that that he could not vote for Pierce, because
he did not believe he had acted with candor and
sincerity with respect to that New Boston
speech. He did not doubt that the speech was
delivered substantially as reported, and if Pierce
had confessed it, and pleaded the stress of cir
cumstances under which it was delivered as an
excuse, he should have retained a good opinion
of him; but his denial proves him capable of du-
pliciy, and a man capable of one act of dupticity
is capable of a thousand, and is, therefore, un-
worthey of confidence. This SAN view will
be taken by hundreds, and every day from this
time to the election the Pierce ranks will dimin-
ISL.
In connection with this matter, the new tone
assumed by the ~locofoco leaders in speaking of
slavery, has alarmed the friends of southern in
stitutions. These leaders to conform their opin-
ions to those of their candidates, do not scruple
now to say that every body is opposed to slave
ry in the abstract. This is in the effec, giving
up the whole question. The late distinguish
ed Mr.. Wickham of this city said he could not
understand what was meant by slavery in the
abstract-he had never seen such a thing, and
could form no idea of it. But this is the plea to
which the advocates of the New Hampshire man
are driven. Their candidate hates slavery, and
it would not do for them to lore it. It is the |
entering wedge to an attack upon the whole
system. With a New Yorker in the guberna-
torial chair of Virginia, and a New Hampshire
Yankee as President of the Union, it will be
high time, if not too late, for the people of the
South to begin to think about their safety.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
Gen. Scott in Pennsylvania.

An Eloquent Address.-Gen. ScoET, on his
way to the West, arrived at LeWistown, Penn,
on Tuesday week. He was greeted by long
and loud cheers by the assembled multitude
On reaching the platform he was eloquently ad-
dressed by GEO. W. ELDER, Esq, from which
we make the follow ng extracts:
Honored Sir: The old and the young who
dwell along these mountain sides, and in this
quiet valley of the Juniata, welcome you to-
day as theiY transient guest.
Our mountains here may be cold-and the
winds that sweep them may be cold-but our
hearts are warm, and in them, sir, you will ever
have the warmest place.
Beside you stands a wit ess to call up rec
objections at once mournful and pleasant to you
= here the speaker referred to Capt. Joseph
Henderson, who served under Scott at Chip
pewa and Lundy's Lane lone Who slept be-
side you on the cold borders of the Mort. IN
Lakes--who brushed away the frost from his
sword, and at the sound of the morning re-
veiIle, was eager for the fight. One who stood
beside you after the dark conflict had ceased,
when faint and weary you leaned upon your
spear.
On your left stands another witness, Capt.
VIM. Fl. lrwin.) who heard the tramp Of your
war horse, as he 'snuffed the b tile from affair."
amidst the stiffness of the orange groves in e
Valley of Mexico.
Here, too, are others, who bore an humber,
but yet as proud a part, in the last series of your
brilliant achievements-those which are scat.
tered here and there, and are the stars to beau
tify and adorn our history, aye stars bright and
enduring as that one which never sets. Yes;
here are some of the hands and hearts that help
ed you tear down the ba Elements that Cortez
built, and plant above is ruined towers yon
glorious Banner Of the Free"
In their names and in the names of those
around me- again accept our heartiest wei
come. II y X
Accept, too, our kindest wishes, long as yon
"little river" shall steal down with its waters to
the sea. Go, and may the remnant ofyour stor-
my life be passed in peace, and when it closes,
may it be calm and beautiful as yon setting sun,
which long throws its mild rays back to glad.
den and to bless the world.
To which Gen. Scott, deeply affected, replied;
My Fellow Caizens:--I am happy to meet
with you here in this beautiful Valley of the Ju-
niata. This kind reception was unexpected,
and the sentiments of the beautiful speech Just
made, by one of your number, have touched my
heart deeply. A manifestation of my country
mems esteem | cherish as my highest honor, |
and this of yours shall ever live fresh in my
memory.
Again, and again, ! thank you all for your
kindness, and assure you it has excited the most
grateful feelings of nv heart, while to meet my
old associates in arms awakens emotions which
language fails me to express.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
Republican Condescension.

ga little while ago, after his return from
Mexico, he darted across the street to exchange
a hearty grippe of the hand with a rough coun,
tryman upon his CARA man who used to live
with his father as the general explained the
matter to his OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Life
Of Gen. Pierce.
Perhaps the rough countryman who used to
olive with his father" was just as worthy a
man as Gen. Pierce. Strange, indeed, that this
illustrious individual should cross the street to
shake hands with a working man, and then e.
plain the matter to his companions!
The Signal does up this remarkable Repub.
lican feat of Gen. PIERCE thus:
Goodness gracious gracious goodness
as the man exclaims in the farce. Only think
of it! Only a lille while ago--even after his
return from Mexico-he-General Pierce
bronzed with Mexican suns and graced with
Mexican ENTHUSIASTICALLY darted across the
street TO shake hands with a trough country
man," and then apologized to his companions
for his familiarity with this rude acquaintance
by explaining "that he used to live with his IA
ther..' How wonderfully condescending in SO
great man. Now, is not it worth while to
press your great romance writers into the ser
vices of Democratic candidates.,
The author AYERS that his "biographv" is
sanctioned by General Pierce. We infer there
fore that this anecdote was furnished, or at least
authenticated, by the General himself. 1t is
published with a flourish, as a marvellous cir
cumstance in his career, that he actually gave
a hearty grippe to one of the old hands of his
father--and this in a biography sanctioned by
Gen. Pierce.
A pretty set Of Democrats are these gentle
men, who are So nice in their "explanations,"
when they perform an ordinary act of civility
and courtesy to a man of rough exterior. : Let
US have the pieture-"General Pierce explain
ing to his companions how he happened to dart
across the street to shake hands with a rough
countryman upon his cart"
This will do. Hawthoyne has beaten Cover
nor Steele. The stick Of candy, and General
Pierce %emptying his pockets into the poor-box,
sink into insignlficance. General Pierce grip
ing the rough countryman, and then rising to a
personal explanation Of themater to his CON-
p%anions, is the last, richest, best joke Of the
campaign.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

James A. Briggs, Esq-This gentleman is
one Of the most influential politicians and finest
speakers on the sReserve'. No man in 1s4s
contributed more than he (no credit to him for
that to carry that portion of Ohio against
Zachary Taylor. Wherever his pibroch SCUM.
ded' there would start up hosts of "Freesoilers"
to counsel with him and follow his advice
Well Briggs, like everybody else, is out for
Scott, Graham, and the Wing cause. The last
Portage County Wing contains a long and
able letter from his pen, of which the following
paragraph is a fine sample:
ut is time that men should lake counsel Of
their Reason, not of their Prgudices: that thew
should be governed in their political actions by
Common Sense, and not by Passion. If ali
NOSE who prefer the election of General Scott
TO General Pierce would vote for him, there is
no doubt OF his election; and I believe his cleo.
uon would promote the great industrial inte.
rests OF the country, and would best advance
the great cause of civil liberty in this land and
throughout the world" "'0
Hurrah for Briggs, and for 5000 more. on
tne reserve, in the same precise %category!-
Scaoto Gazette.
- 1873 | wal
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

Loaeering their Ihk.-The DeAa's New
York correspondent, under date of September
10, writes in a strain about PIERcE's prospects
in. New England which are not quite so san
gulneias formerly expressed. He says:
fosi think il next to impossible for our side to
effect much in New England. New Hampshire
- the only State in that region that General
Pierce can hope to. get. s*@a ~#
y New England, however, is not the country.
Her united vote, 10 the electoral college, will
not far exceed that of the State Of New York.
We want, of course, all the votes we can get,
but are quite sure that we can elect our man
without much difficulty" 5aas@1
.n'We'i see. !. .as
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

Spirit Of '76.-The Wings of Cambridge &c, In
diana, held a meeting on Thursday evening
last, which breathed of the spirit of '76. The
assemblage was large and enthusiastic. 1t had
been announced publicly that Patrick G~arrity,
a son of "Erin's Green Isle" would address his
fellow-countrymen on the occasion, and expose
the falsehoods thrown upon the character of
Winfield Scott by the so called Democracy
Although The Locos had threatened his life Nth
the mob, still Patrick Clarity, undaunted, stood
up and eloquently exposed the falsehood, and
the policy of Locofocoism to his countrvnen.
He eloquently alluded to the hostility of Loco
focoism against internal improvements. Said
he: "Fellow-lrishmen, it is Wing policy that
builds our railroads and canals, gives US labor
tor our support; while Locofocoism would ST.
lenee the workshop, and supply the people from
The manufactures of Birmingham and Leeds"
Mr. Us remarks were listened to with the ut
most attention, and had the right effect upon
his countrymen. Mr.. 6. is a ready debater, and
very familiar with the principles of our govern
ment, AS soon as foreigners understand the
character ofthe two parties, they no longer fight
under the so-called Democratic banner.--Cam-
bridge ReueiAe.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
Gen. SCOTS Speech at Pittsburg.

The Pittsburg Gazette contains a shor
sketch of the speech delivered by Gen. Scott te
the Wings of that city, on Saturday, the 18th
inst. After stating that he thanked them fol
the enthusiastic welcome they had given him
and referring to his youthful aspirations to do
something for the advantage of his country, in
which, through the appreciation of his country.
men, he had been in some measure successful,
the sketch of the Gazette continues:
He then spoke of Pennsylvania, and express
ed his grateful emotions for the signal manner
in which she has always manifested her friend
ship for the humble soldier who had been so
frequently honored in leading her gallant citi.
zens to battle. He reverted to the gallant SOL
diers of Pennsylvania, both regulars and yolun-
teers, who had stood by him with unfaltering
fidelity and bravery on the fields of Canada, and
the heights of Mexico, and pointed the assem-.
bled throng to some of those who stood around
him, who. had sh red with him in the fatipues
and perils of campaigns of former years. This
glorious old Commonwealth was the keystone
OF the Federal Arch, and she had always been
true to the Union, and while she rema ned so.
and ne felt assured she always would, the u
mon was safe in the midst of all the shocks
which might ever be reasonably hurled against
it. He loved Pennsylvania for this, as well as
her many other great virtues; for he was him.
self Union man-not a pulsation of his heart
but beat for the Union, the whole Union, this
great and glorious nation, which ought and ever
would remain one and advisable.
In conclusion, he announced his intention of
remaining in this city until Monday, and ex.
pressed his thankfulness that the discharge of
his official duties had given him the pleasure of
meeting his true-hearted countrymen of Pitts
burg on thiso occasion. If his official duty had
required it he should not have ken a jour
ney during the Presidential contest, but it had
BEEN made to him here, by the spontaneous ac-
ton of the people, a source of unalloyed graft.
fcatIon, and would forever be cherished among
his dearest recollections. He invoked the bless.
ings of Heaven upon the people, and took his
leave of them amidst their loud and enthusiast
tic hurrahs.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
PLAQUEMINE:
Saturday, October q, 1854.

1.-THE Scott and Graham Club, and others
Of our citizens who attended, returned from
the Barbecue at Franklin in high spirits. They
men they met on their journey-"like angel
visits, they are few and far between" in the
good old parish Of St. Mary. We hope to see
a crowd of St. Mary Wings to-day, to join in the
shout which Iberville will send forth for SCOTT
and G~RAHAM-for Progress, Internal Improve
ments, protection of Home Industry, the Uni
on and Southern Rights. f. .
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
U Nr NOble Scot.
AIR-"Onr Matipe Sone,u

Our noble Scott! our noble Scott.
Oh, tell me where, in North or South
an That great name be e'er forgot,
from Maine to Mississippi's mouth,
inoush other men our praises claim.
as well beloved in hall and cot
"ehnd no fault, we will not blame.
but YET, Oh yet they're not OR Scott
The warrior brave-the patriot INST
The bitter Toe to tyrant's plot-
The noble soul we all can ,rust
lis him we love-Our noble scorr
lie knows no South-he knows no NORTH
But loves his country as a whole.
Then let the ringing words 60 forth,
FROM sea to sea, from pole to pole
Proclaimlng loud how well we know
With heart S sincere, with vision keen
The debt Of gratitude we owe
10 him who our Defenders been.
Then shout it forth-We love our land
We love the men who for it fought.
True Wings united, hand to hand,
We all revere our gallant ScoTT.
les, White the lamp holds out to burn,
While memory lasts, while reasons left
"nile' IKE our slres, we tyrants spurn,
Whene'er we hear his glorious name
Who lived but for his countrv,s fame
Our souls Will ourn-our spirits yearn-
True to the land we love and claim.
The high, the low, in veal or wo-
By whom our Unions not forgot
Will find their hearts with pleasure glow
AT mention of our noble ScoTT!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

UOur contemporary of the Gazette takes
exceptions at the extract we give at the head
Of our first column, entitled "Gen. Pierce sat
Washington" It is a sentence in itself, and
fully expresses the true sentiments of General
PIERCE, we have no doubt, upon the subject
of Slavery; and it is doubtless to the Ian
guage quoted, and similar language used else
where than in Congress, that the Democracy
and its nominee may attribute the cordial sup
port now given to both by the VAN BURENs
and hosts of other Observation-Disclosures who
are now stumping it at the North.
Our contemporary, in connection with the
n INJUSTICE which he thinks we are guilty of, as
serts that we ''neyer examined the Congress
sional Globe, although it (the SentineD quotes
the Globe as testimony" Whether. we quote
from the Globe or not, we presume is inmate
rial, so the quotation is correct. Here is the
whole paragraph-the hot breath and the cold
breath-in which is the language we quote:
II hare no hesitation in saying that Iconsider
Slavery a social and political euil, and most sin
cerely wlsh that IL had no existence upon the face
Of the earth. But it is perfectly immaterial how
it may be regarded either by you or myself; it
is not for us to sit in judgment and determine
whether the rights secured to the different
States by the Constitution are blessings or
otherwise. 1t is sufficient for the argument
that they are rights which the inhabitants do
not choose to relinquish."
Very fair, we admit. 1t is the picture of a
man with arms extended: one gives hope, and
action, and energy, to his Freesoil- Abolition
friends, who are now doing their mightiest for
him, while the other still holds on to the skirts
of the great Democratic party-subsequent
events prove the accuracy of this sketch. In
the above remarks, as in others, Gen. PIERCE
exhibits the cunning of VAN buren, without
his lndependence-the principles of HALE
without his courage. Such declarations as are
italicized above, made by members of Con-
gress, have mainly eonduced to the spread
and the curse of Abolitionism; and we would
Of the people of this parish and the
State it they are prepared to support such Agi-
'ators, in preference to those who have spent
| long life in building up the honor and elory
the country? We think not.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

e.lITWa understand that there is a young
debating society in town--or a debating society
Of young men-whose first subject was a COM
parisonll between Washington and Columbus,
and that their next will be, "Nas England JUS
tiled in sending Napoleon to st. Helenaqn-
Now we don't approve of either, and beg per-
mission to offer a subject for their third debate
----ssYhat course on the part of young men
would best conduce to their being useful and
eminent citizens 81
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

Kermoms-The Wing State ticket has some
5000 plurality over the Pierce ticket, but lacks
a few votes Of a majority over all Others. No
odds--the Legislature is strongly wing in both
branches, about Is majority in each, and will
elect each wing candidate on the first ballot
The wing vote is larger than last year; the
old Line considerably larger; the Freesoil
vote has fallen off. The Scott Electors will
be elected by about 10000 majority over the
Pierce ticket.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

The Appropriations Of Congress.-The ap-
populations of the last session of Congress
mount to forty-seven millions of dollars. The
civil and diplomatic appropriations are $685.,
600; foreign mail steamers, 81, TAO, 900; army,
sss, 7ss.o0o; navy, $685.. 600; postofice trans
pOrtaiion, S7,5sz,ooo;s Indian appropriations,
$2,o26,s47; deficiencies. $D.5oo,000; indefinite
appropriations, $4,5oo,ooo-total, s47I7i 900
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

Characteristic Of the Major-The envelope
which contains Maj. Kelly's last True Issue,
has the following direction; -,
Sentinel, Iberville parish, Plaquemine town,
not the State of plaquemines." 4-' ID g#'e"
Yes, that's it exactly. We wish all to re-
member il, that Plaquemine is not Plaque
mines, Of Polk notorietr. - aa-..-.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

T-The Locofoco papers charge Gen. Scott
with seowardice," s'dishonor," aSnatiyism.o and
Hincompetency," and we now see that over in
Indiana he has been burnt IN G9igy!,
They oughtto have wrapped the efigy in the
AMERICAN flag, which he waved ON ten battle,
ilelds' and burned them both together, while
the band in attendance struck up .God save
the Queen" Chicago journal.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

Grand Wing Barbecue and Rail-
IN PLAQUEMINE

IN PLAQUEMINE. ~,
N~At an adjourned Meeting of the Wings
held in orillion's New Hall, Piaquemine, it was
concludedt to give a Grand Wing Barbecue and Ball
in this town on SATURDAY, I'd day Of October,
1852, at which time and place the Wings of her
vile hope to see present a great portion of their
friends, of both parties, from the city and from the
surrounding parishes. The most eminent speak,
ers may be expected to be present. The following
gentlemen were appointed on the various Com
mittees:
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

rive call attention to the advertisement
of Mr. PERRoN, 'Jr, He has got into the Oys-
Ter Line, it appears, and in his nice little esta.
blishment adjoining his coffee-house, he holds
himself in readiness at all hours to cater for
the appetites of his friends. ...-5a.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

uIf General SCOTS military achievements
were not SO dazzling, his civil qualifications
would be more conspicuously apparent. As a
soldier he has acquired glory enough for a
whole battalion Of generals, and his civil servi-
ces would furnish surplus capital enough for a
dozen such statesmen as General Pierce.-AL
bany Journal. 4H @Hal t9 q
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

The Indian Queen-We are gratifed to
learn from the Thibodeaux Minerva that this
steamer, which was sunk in the Lafourche a
few weeks since, has been raised. She would
resume her trips between Thibodeaux and
Donafdsonville so soon as the necessary repairs
are made.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

The FIRST Gua.--The Wing Mayor of the
city of Nashville, Tennessee, has been elected
by about 300 majority. We know, that in this
city, on the eve of any great election, political
feeling is uppermost; and this election indi-
Gates what the result will BIO on the I'd Of No.
vamber in the metropolis of that State.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

The Great Circus.-From an advertisement
in the Vicksburg Wing, we perceive that Spal-
ding and Rogers Floating Palace Circus was
TO reach that place on Monday last We may,
therefore, expect it here at Plaquemine soon.
From all accounts, this establishment is one Of
the greatest wonders of this age, !.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

4GTWe understand that G. w. r. BAyLEY,
late assistant engineer of this State, has just
finished a Map of Louisiana, complete in every
minute particular, which will be ready for de-
livery aud sale, at the Drug Store Of Messrs.
BAYLEY & SrocKLEY, in this place, about the
middle of the present month.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

Death Of the Duke Of WeHington.-This eel.
ebrated parsonage died in London on the 18th
of last month, of appoplexy. SingIy and alone
Gen. ScoTT now remains the greatest military
hero of the present age. -,u.7 vusE
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

UGsn. Wool left Cincinnati on the 18th
ult., for Maysville, where he was to meet Gen.
ScoTT, and accompany him to the Kentucky
Blue Lick Springs. p so ..r
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

TSee the advertisement of SITS. Peter and
Paul College, Baton Rouge, La.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

GIGen. Scorr was expected to arrive al
Louisville on Thursday last.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

oysters!--oysters!
THE undersigned would respectfully inform
L his friends and the public generally that he
has opened an
Oyster Saloon
adjoining his Coffee House on Main street, where
he will constantly keep throughout the season, a
supply of Fresh Oysters, TO be done up in any
style Which his customers may require, in the
incest manner, and at all hours.
ocs AUG, PERRON, Jr.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

: 1Tennessee is getting into a perfect blaze
FOR Scott and Graham.