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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17

A Large Sugar Boi1er.-There is now being
made at the works of Holtsbury & Fowler a
large sugar kettle, or boiler, ofthe following di-
mansions: Twenty-six feet long, eight feet six
inches wide. and five feet six inches deep. It's
weight will be between six and seven thousand
pounds, and its capacity nearly four thousand
gallons. 1t is traversed by two flues each sixteen
inches in diameter. Having over 1000 inches
OF fire surface, this new kettle will evaporate
one thousand gallons per hour. 1t is to be provi-
ded with a powerful Pneumatic apparatus,
which will cause it to throw off eight hogsheads
of sugar in five hours.
The inventor of this kettle, and for whom it
is being made, is MI. Wilkins sugar planter
of the parish of st. Landry. He states thatit
will not require half the amount of fuel, or
one-third the number of hands, which are re-
quired for the other pans now used, and that
its contents will boil at as low a temperature
as the costly vacuum pans.--Picayune
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17

The Forthcoming Municipal EActioa.-On
the first Monday in May next, the citizens of
our fourisbing own will be called upon to
vote for a Mayor and five Selectmen to serve
during the ensuing year. We trust that the
only desire manifested in this matter, will be
to get upon the successful ticket the most de-
serving and public spirited of our citizens who
will serve, without any regard to personal or
political preferences. 1t is absolutely ridicu-
lous to mingle any party feeling in an election
of this kind in so small a corporation as ours;
and equally absurd and reprehensible TO sup
port men through mere whim or for the sake
of contention. We want men who will at
tend strictly and impartialIy to the economy,
and advancement of our town, and
trust there are plenty in ON midst whose
would be thus directed if elected.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17

ne Capturer Of Lopez-The man named
Castaneda, who captured Lopez, has returned
g Cuba from Spain, laden with honors, The
queen gave him $4,000, and made him a can.
lam IN the rural militia with a salary of $40 a
month; 10 negroes and a tract of land have
been given TO him. The order of Isabel deco.
rates his person; his children are to be educated
at the expense of the Government; and when in
SPAN, ne was permitted the farce of KISSING the
hands of the Queen and the little Princess He
can neither read nor write, and is a perfect sne-
clnlen Of q vulgar, rough, unedueated eueiro.
or country pumpkin.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17

The Election in 81. Louis--Great Riots.-
The telegraph has already informed us that the
day of the election in st. Louis was disgraced
by series Of terrible riots. The party W
papers, of course, cast all the blame of the
affair on their respective opponents. The Re-
PUBLICAN (Whig) says the riot was produced by
sion Of the poll, and refusing to let anv Whip
vote, on which a number of citizens proceeded
to the place to restore order. The result was a
fight, in the course of which several persons
were killed. The Union (Dem.) says that the
notorious Ned Buntline was at the head of the
rioters, whose only object seemed to be to cnt
and abuse every German that came in their
way. The Union says that the election is
necessarily v,tlated by these proceedings, as
the voting in the First Ward was stopped.. The
house of Mr. Niemeyer was attacked, sacked
and burned by the mob, and much other prop.
erty was Observation-Disclosures
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17

The Rigers A6ore.--A despatch to the Pic
oyume of Tuesday last, from Memphis, says:
"The river is very high, and is over the bank
on the Arkansas side. 1t is rising very rapidly,
and is expected to be higher than it has been
for many years.
In mercy's name, we trust not. At ibis point
the river has risen five or six inches in as many
days, and is still rising slowly. It therefore
behooves the citizens of our own and parish
to keep a watchful eye upon their l~evees, not
withstanding their excellent condition. The
town authorities and Inspectors of leyees
should feel it to be their duty at the present
time TO make a thorough examination, and pro-
perly secure all weak points in the levees that
may be discovered. At Louisville, on the 18th,
the river was falling at the rate of an inch and
a half an hour.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17

NEW ORLEANS, .4prI IS, 1852.
The election is over, and the voters of New Or
leans have decided by an overwhelming majority
IN favor OF Constitutional reform. The result in
the city is what was generally anticipated, but
strong fears have for the past few days been en-
tertained that the people in the country, not pro-
perly approaching their interests, would go against
this great measure. so fraught with the veal of
louisiana. The course of the Sentinel on this inn
portant question has been noticed in our city, and
has been highly commended by those whose good
opinion is valuable.
Ihe new officers of the consolidated city were
lnaugurated yesterday and the wheels of the new
city government fairly set in motion. The coun-
els met last night: and a considerable number of
officers were elected, among them city printer; for
this berth, J. H. Maddox, of the Crescent, was the
fortunate candidate. P. -.- lib -EftE .-
business is dropping, and money is awfully
tight" The complaint of "want of the stuf.u is
general, even among men doing a great amount of
business. Everybody" says he cannot account
Tor such a state of affairs, SO. the thing cannot be
explained.
he tax payers of our city have just had to foot
the snug little bill of $1,000 for entertaining Kos
suth and suite the short time they remained with
u.s. What a Republican way of travelling it is, to
go about the country with a crowd of hairy fol-
lowers, whose expenses at a hotel for four or five
Gays amount to $40, that being the amount of
fhessrs' Nudge 4 Wilson's bill. The sum of s135
was pald III. Gator for fzzling fireworks on the
occasion. How many really suffering and deser-
wing poor might have been relieved with this
amount OF money! The Autocrat of ali the Rus
slas hardly travels with a larger suite than does
lordly Hungarian beggar. 1t is an outrage
upon the good sense of the American people, and
IS gratifying to know that they are beginning to
AXE a proper view of this great humbug. For
elgn advices state that a splendid mansion has been
rented for him in a fashionable part of London. and
suppose he will there l~uxuriate on the fortune
ne has made out of Yankee verdancy. NJ
The past week has been a bloody one, and the
of stabbing a.ndshooting cases is becom-
ng alarming. A terrible fight took place yester-
lay morning at the Lake end of the BAYOU St
'ohn between two Spanish fishermen. They
ought with knives until one of them (tbe as@sa;l-
INT fortunately was killed. Last evening. at the
corner of St. Peter and Gravier streets, James
DIXON, a well known peaceable citizen, was stab
'ed without provocation by a man named VIM.
10y, ana aiIIiost '--4"ntlu billed Toy had some
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17

Horrible Sc~enes.-Some of the most dis.
graceful scenes that ever were witnessed in this
country occurred during the recent election
riots in st. Louis. The Union says: sat the
time that Mr.. Henry Niemeyer's house was
sacked and fired by the mob, in the First Ward.
bis wife was lying very sick from confinement
in child bed, which had occurred only a day or
so previously. She was carried out in the
arms Of Q friend, and herlife thus saved. Anoth.
er invalid was also carried out while the house
was burning. The mob refused to let anv wa.
ter be thrown On the house until it was con.
sumed."
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17

Wing Principles Endorsed by a Democra-
tic Senator.--From the strict dogmas of par
tizanship, generous and chivalrous minds will
often turn with loathing and disgust. On our
first page we give Com. Stockton's opinion of
the character of Daniel Webster; but the fol-
lowing views relative to the Tariff and the old
Federal party, are Of more Importance, and de-
mand more universal attention. Speaking Of
the resources of New Jersey, he remarks:
Her immense resources are ineXhaustible.
Her hills, filed with copper and iron, are lying
dead, and they have been dragging the money
out of your pockets in consequence Of an etcr-
nally nuctuating revenue system. | shall not
be d beggar at their doors; | shall not be mealy-
mouthed in telling them what we want. | shall
insist-that is good Democratic doctrine, at
least now-a-days-I shall insist upon dragging
the iron out of our mountains, and Transporting
it to the sea-coast. am aware that | am about
to tread upon delicate ground, and | hope that
no one will take offence. for | mean none. do
it on the principle that the operations of the
General Government shall contribute to the
development of your resources as they have
done for other States. | intend to get this of
iron as well as of glass included in a tariff sys-
tenn, if they will pass it. The question Of a
protective tariff will always be a Democratic
measure in New Jersey.
With an annual expenditure of Sj0,OOOOOO
staring us in the face, is there anything more
ridiculous than to talk about the vagaries of
free trade! 10 raise this amount it would
require 333 per cent, on all our imports, and
when we all know that this sum has been raised.
it is folly to talk about free trade.
My politics don't hang very heavy on nv
shoulders, and when the interests of nv coun. |
try are at stake, l can very easily get rid of
them. | have passed the grand climacteric of
life, and can at the best have but a few years
to live, and live but in my children. If were
to consult my own feelings only, and wanted
to have a good time, | would kick up a row,
and would be more certain in the confusion to
get into the White House than | am now. E
In conclusion, he thus defines his early politi-
cal position:
These may seem queer sentiments coming
rom me, if did not belong to the young and
progressive school. | was brought ND at the
of Gama'iel-I was brought up in the
sects of Federalism. NV father was
Federalist-l was one. He was the compeer
If Washington and of Hamilton and other
treat men of those times. He loved them
when they lived and loved their memory when
'ead, and it was his religion to follow in the
Of Washington, wherever they led. If
had lived in those DAYS I should have done as
hey did. A purer band of patriots and more
onest men never lived. Perennial flowers
hall ever blossom on their graves. Those are
he men whose principles are my principles.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17

Cippings.-The statute against using pro.
fame language has been revived in Memphis: 1t
applies equally to parties ofevery sect or color.
The only money they use in the back part
o fOregon consists of live stock--a hog paying
for a dollar, a sheep for fifty cents, turkeys
twenty-five cents, and young hogs fora shilling
each. IF Smith owes Jones 81 l21, he sends
him five hogs, and receives for change one
sheep, one turkey and two pups.
To cure a sore conscience-Go to a printer
whom you owe-rub an eagle in his hand till
it sticks. The effect on Yourself will be most
cheering, and on him "astonishing."-Bostoa
Post.
DIR. Pretty, ar English physician, appears to
have found a very simple means of a~rresting
the hiccough. 1t is sufficient to squeeze the
wrist, preferably that of the right hand, with a
piece of string, or with the fore finger and
thumb of the other hand.
Ezra Edwards was lately convicted Of play
ing on a "sweat- cloth," in Muskingum CO., Ohio,
and sentenced to the penitentiary.
An elderly bookseller in Paris. one of the
old fashioned routine school, on being asked
for the Anew French Constitution" replied that
he "did not sell periodicals."
Master John William Nestle, aged fifteen,
and Miss Sally Ann Rockwell, aged thirteen,
got married at Brooklyn, Ky, on the 10th ult.
Of 26,902 immigrants arrived at New York,
last month, 1928 were from Ireland, and 1916
from Germany.
The population of the world is estimated at
nine hundred and sixty millions.
Ambrose Ianfear has been recognized by
the President as Vice Consul of Sweden and
Norway for New Orleans.
Madame de Bocarme, the heroine of the
murder of the Chateau de Chandler, where her
brother, NJ. de Fouquier, was poisoned by her
husband, says a Paris letter, intends shortly to
emigrate to the United States.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17

"Des0bry's Row."--We perceive that Mr..
Louis Desobry, ST., is erecting two more build
ings on Bank street, two stores and a dwelling
house. When these are finished this square
will present a fine brick row, (where was only
a vacant lot eighteen months since,) when the
above designation will necessarily and appro-
priately be given to it, and ever after remain, as
a just appellation to perpetuate the name and
memory of one who has done so much for the
appearance and prosperity of our town.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17
Crosse Tete and Baton Rouge Road.

We understand that the sum of $4,000
has been or can be obtained, for the purpose
of making a plank road or aiding in the con,
s~truction of a canal across the country be-
tween Crosse Tete and the point opposite Ba-
ton Rouge. We merely mention this fact, that
through the knowledge thus impaired, the peo-
pie of our town and parish-before it be too
late-may be induced to open their eyes, pluck
up their energies, and reflect upon the conse-
quence of the above work being successfully
accomplished.
To our mind, Crosse Tete and the Maran-
gouin is a section of country destined TO be
the most important and the most valuable, not
only in this parish, but of all this district of
country: the lands are exceedingly rich, well
timbered, and considerably higher than the
bank of the Mississippi, from which it is only
some eight or ten miles distant; it likewise
abounds in game of great variety-bear, deer,
wild ducks and squirrels of various colors and
descriptions, cartridges, bacaSse and other fine
birds, and fish of the finest description-and is
also a fine grazing country; but the best and
most lattering recommendation which it gives,
is the increasing number of hhds: of sugar
which are annually rolled out of its splendid
sugar-houses, destined for New Orleans sand
a market" And it is for the purpose mainly
of getting this great staple produce to market
at any and at all seasons, that the enterprising
planters of Crosse Tete and the Marancouin
anxious to be on a footing with their neigh
bors on the river, that they may take advantage
of a rise in the price of sugar and m~olasses
and ship whenever it suits them to do so--are
determined to provide for constant communi-
cation with the Mississippi, and no longer be
subject to the temporary and uncertain mode
of conveyance at present existing. And they
are right. We like to see legitimate energy
and action exhibited, even if it conflicts with
our dearest nterests-and this communication
with the Mississippi above alluded to, if ulti-
effected, will prove detrimental to every
citizen of the parish; for, as previously stated,
in. such event this valuable section of country
~revertto West Baton Rouge, as we under.
through an existing Legislative enact
lnent. Are we prepared, willingly and cheer
fully, to look on inertly and see this work ac-
eomplished, without taking steps to preventi.?
we prepared, with equal willingness and
;heerfulness, to lose the large and increasing
sum which the people of Crosse Tete and the
Narangouin annually pay into the parish trea-
'ury, to say nothing of the amount of BUSH
less, legal and otherwise, which they bring to t
,ur town?
Something should be done, and done imme. |
to prevent the disaster WI have alluded I
o. We call upon those most interested in the :
natter-and none should be more interested -.
han our parochial authorities--to act in the ,
natter at once, and in their wisdom devise some :
leans to secure to US perpetually the fair and .
wealthy region of Crosse Tete and the Ma +
f
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17

little grudge against Dixon, and he went IN r. biz
as ne was sitting in front of a cotfee-house. and ,f
ter exchanging a few words with him, plnnoea,
bowie knife into his side. He was arrested 49,.
when he learned that Dixon was dead, he express.
ed great regret, but gave no reason for the m,rdou
The weather. getting very warm, and the Dis.
play of white pantaloons and thin coats in ,n
streets is extensive. Yours, ITEM
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17

In New Orleans, the majority for Conven-
ton was 1855; the entire vote was 5,lS5.
The parish of Jefferson gave a majority in
favor of Convention, it is calculated, of some
500 votes.
In the town of Baton Rouge, the vote went
against the Convention by a large majority
We are without any further intelligence.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17
The Election on Monday Last.

The vote polled in this parish last Monday,
for and against a Convention, as was the case
we presume in every other parish of the State,
was deplorably small. We refrain from any
comments at present, more than record our as
surance that the question at stake has been car
ried aflirmatively in the State, and that the vote
on the l4th of June, will show larger figures.
The following is the result:
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17

wing Caucus Washington.-A Washing
ION dispatch to the Picayune states that a
wing caucus of an important character took
place in that city on the evening of the 9th in
slant.
The Southern Wings avowed their determi.
nation not to go into a National Convention
without a declaration of principles being first
made, which will clearly settle their relations
with the Northern Wings in the approaching
Presidential campaign.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17

The Weather and Crops.-The weather is
delightful at present, after the severe rains Of
the past week-rather too much for the crops,
which are in q state of forwardness and thrift
ness, we learn, unexampled at this season for
many years past.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17
liberation Of the Irish Ecizes.-The Duhlin

liberation Of The Irish Eriles.--The Dublin
Freeman's Journal, of the Goth March, saws:
"lt is reported that orders have actually been
issued from the Colonial Office, or will shortly
be issued, directing the immediate release Of
the Irish Exiles, subject to the condition that
they are not to return to any part of the British
Islands. Mr.. Whiteside (nowa member If The
Derby administration had been an active inter.
cessor for their liberty
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17

A Secret Worth Knowing.-Bol three q,
1our onions in a pint of water. Then with =
gliding brush do over your glasses and frames,
ana rest assured that the flies will not light on
The article washed. This may be used Without
apprehension, as it will not do. the least injury
to the frames. "'
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17

New Grocery &ore.-We understand that a
new wholesale and retail grocery store is to be
opened in our town in a few days. Success to
enterprise. 1t is thus, in the augmentation of
business and buildings, that Plaquemine grows
and prospers, in spite of an uncxampled aecu-
mutation of misfortunes with which her cjti-
zens have had to contend within the past few
wears.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17
President, II. T. DEBLTEUX.
Tice Presidents.

UWe are under obligations to an II. C. for
the pamphlet Life of Gen. Sam Houston; it
can be seen at our Reading Room. Also, to
the Hon. J. A. Landry, for interesting public
papers. Likewise to some unknown friend for
q copy Of Chief Justice Taney's Opinion on
the Wheeling Bridge case.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17

Lie's Lucuries.-We invite the attention of
our readers to the catalogue of Injuries, &c.
In another column, which Messrs. Bayley &
Stoekley have just received from the city, and
which are now ready for the inspection and
consumption of their friends. Their fresh So
da water, we perceive, is at hand, clear, spark
ling and pure.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17

IDuring the last year, there were manufac-
tured at the Springfield arnony, 2l,ooo mus
kets, at a cost Of 1915 for each musket. In
1899, they would not be made at less than
$l7.44. '"''
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17

A Wonderful. Henry Dwight has retired
from the editorial charge of the Springfield
(Mass.) Post, with a fortune. Wonders have
not ceased, as has been stated.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17

Strange but True.-"I wonder said a Scot
Isil maiden, sWllat my brother John sees in the
lasses that he likes them sac weel; for nv part
! wad nae gle the company o'ain lad for twenty
~lasses."
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17

GCrist has been conveyed to Mobile, and
fully identified as the roommate of the muir.
dered Nye.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17

See the card of Mr.. G. Brown, Fashiona-
bic Tailor.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17

Say as little as possible of, yourself and
OF those who are near you.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17
u See New Advertisements merit Pace
Died

&ICUg
In This town, about 10 o'clock on Saturday night
last, at the residence of her father Mr., Pierre
Broussard, Mrs. CAROLINE LoBDE11. wife Of Ahra.
ham Lobdell, Esq, of West Baton Rouge.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17
q. BROWN, IA
Fashionable Tailor. W

tMa'n street, second door abore Capt. Dales' Sore1
Has just returned from New Orleans, with a
stock Of Fancy D%rillings, Vestings, Merinos, Silk
Alpacas, &c, that he will make up on moderate
terms in the best style of workmanship, at short
notice, and will warrant his work. He also keeps
constantly on hand Gentlemen's Furnishings, such
as Fancy Crarats, Under Shirts, Fine I. 3, Shirts,
Goats, Pants, Drauers, Vests, &C., already mace up.
C~heap-cheap for cash. apl7
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17
SEMyAMSA,
Parish Whig Central Committee.

"a Meeting Of the Committee takes place
to-day at u o'clock, at the Reading Room of the
Sentinel Office. The following are the officers cho-
sen:
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-04-17
North Cdrolina.-The wings of Rutherford
county, North Carolina, have unanimously
adopted the following resolution

'"oP'eU '''e lofIoWI1g RESOLUTION
fesotred, That the firm and patriotic stand
taken and maintained by Willard Fillmore, in
behalf of the Constitution and its comnro,n;
ses, entities him to the gratitude ofevery lover
OF his country, and we therefore most cordially
recommended him as a suitable person to he
presented to the people of the United States
as the wing candidate for the Presidency,