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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-31

The Plank Road Meeting in West Batoa
Rouge-Res"h Of the Tote.-We have before
Us a well written report of the Plank Road
meeting held in West Baton Rouge on the
ga instant which we regret come in too late
The people of the parish have voted not 10
be taxed to bui'd the road, and the only war
now Is for the men of enterprise in that section
to step forward and say it shall be done. Com
mence the work Immediately, and do not let it
tau, we pray you.--Adrecate.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-31

Nen Nod~l for leS&c'S.-We have received
from Mr.. DARIUS Dawson. of New York. 4
circular containing prints of various descrip.
ton Of vessels, built upon an entire new mo-
del, which, as represented, looks like a veSset
sitting upon the back Of a fish. One of these
cuts is Il Neambom SO feet in length, IS fee,
deck and 5 feet beam, and propelled by eigh!
men at the rate of twelve miles an hour. Ar,
Engagements are being made, says the inventor
to build the steamship Columbia, 10 run from
New York to Liverpool in seven DAYS and a
half. All interested in such matters can see
those prints al our Reading Room; and as
steamboat building has been commenced in
our Parish, we have no doubt that manv will
be anxious TO see them. We make the follow
ing extract from the Circular:
"Our Improvements have been examined bv
a great number of scientific men, naval archi-
tcct>. ship builders and sea captains, Cat least
$4,000 persons visi ed our office on Broadway
in one week, wh ie open to the public generality
and 1t is the concurrent testimony of all per-
soos qualified TO judge, that our imp vement
will be eminently successful, and as soon a.
their success is demonstrated on a large scale
on The ocean, will be universal Y adopted, and
work Il great revolution in naval architecture.
giving the power to thus country to control the
OF the world, and thereby materially
affect the destiny, progress and power of this
nation among the nations of the earth"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-31

u The following curious advertisement Of
the sale of a negro in California. occurs in the
Sacramento State Journal:
Negro for Sa}e-On Saturday, the 26th in.
stHlt, J VIII sell at public anrlion a negro man,
he having agreed 10 said sale in preference TO
being sent acme value him at $500, but if
any or al OF his abolition brethren wish to
sho" that they have the first honorable priDci.
P e about them. they can have an opportunity
of releasing said negro Shave from bondare hv
calling on the subscriber at the Southerr
House previous TO that time. and paving 500.
l make this great sacrifice in The vaIue of the
property, to satisfy myself whether they prefer
paying stnaiI sum 10 release him, or play their
old game, and trv 20 steal him. If noi redeem
ed' The sale will take place in font Of the
southern House, 81 J street, at 10 O'Clock Of
SAID day B. J. LArHRoP.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-31

Another Slander Refuted-Some of the De.
mocratic papers, says the Louisiana Chronicle.
have stated that PRESTON PoSD, an eloquent
and able Wing Of East FeIjcjana, had aban.
doned his party and taken the stump for Pierce
and King. This statement is without the
slightest shadow of truth. Mr.. Pond is ar
dent and faithful, and will devote his energies
during The contest 10 the supper, of Scott and
Graham.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-31

A Parting Blessing uPon the Irish Emigram
following:
"Nhen the Ce't has crossed the Atlantic, he
begins for the first time in his life to consume
The manufactures Of this country, and indirectly
TO contribute to The cuStoms. We may possibly
live to see the day when the chief produce of
Ireland will be cutie, and English and Scotch
the majority of her population. The nine or
ten mil ions of Irish who by that time will
have settled in the United States, cannot be
less friendly to England, and will certainly be
much better customers to her than they now
are"
After England has robbed poor Ireland until
she has nothing left her but a starving popula-
ton, she ships them off to America. but not
without the hope and determination of still
making them contribute their poverty to her
wealth and ACKNOWLEDGMENT. The Albany
Evening Journal, speaking of this matter, saws
that, at parting, England gives them The follow.
ing advice:
GO across the Atlantic, Patrick. and labor
for the good of Old England and the ruin of
Young America. Never mind Ireland-we'll
take care OF her. Well fill up your place with
Englishmen and Scotchmen and cattle, Patrick,
aud continue TO rob them with one hand. while
we steal from you with The other. Go over,o
America and earn money and spend it for Eng
ils1 goods. Refuse to protect American labor.
just as we refused 10 protect yours. Voc for
the party that breaks down American manufac-
lures, Don't have any thing to do with The
wings, for they don't believe in free trade
But go the whole democratic ticket. and N, ow
mp your hat for Pierce and King and the Queen
and The London Times! Then you will have
the satisfaction of knowing that You helped, as
far as you could, to make the country of your
adoption as dependent on us as the country of
your birth. Then you will still be in our ser.
vice. and we shall still get our taxes and tithesr
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-31
The Dime Contr1Lm;o, IN y, -

1he D'me Contribution 10 The w..,.
Monument-We mentioned Soma asH'ngson
with approval, the suggestion rada since,
oon.he'n (ha.l sentinel Of placing at the no ME
on Inc occasion OF elections, boxes in r pbbHs'
voters couid deposit contributions to the VIZ
lngton National Monument. We Ieorn f,orn 81, nh'
Sentinel that at a late election he d the,s w., =
plan was tried, and with a success which at,a Nc
ed its practical ard patriotic cbaroctor ~
boxes were placed at The polls, with the irsc,;n'
'I"n, One dim to the memory Of Wa>hinpp
tom; and. though there were but 6-6 vn,s
poIIed IN the parish, tie contributions 2norn,
cd 10 So3 go showing that the appeal prodnced
more than the named sum from each voter
we nope that this suggestion will meet will,
general acceptance at The Presidential election
ana that at every poll throughout the vide av
tent OF The country which now calls Wssbinn
ton its Ta1r1a Pater, boxes will be f]urpished
INTO which these cotributions NAV be cas,
Such a course will furnish q result in conner.
ion with The election in hich both the yictor
and the vanquI~hed may r~ejoice-the OFFERING
OF Il national contribution 10 the memory n
him whom all parties can unite to honor.
Wilkinson (Miss) Wing.
We would here remark that the recent for
The above sum has been received by Nj, Ran
who forwarded the amount, accompsnied bv
full length portrait Of Washington. We trus.
that our contemporary Of the Wing will stir up
the matter in Mississippi, that the Dime Con.
tribution" plan may be adopted throughout
that State at the Presidential election.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-31

Angsing.-This is a delightful season fol-
angling in this parish. The water in the bay.
GUS having fallen to the proper depth for BIZ
ting, and being so full of the fnny inhabi.
tants that they can frequently be seen winding
lazily in the dark shade of the underground
which line the banks. The "Bay," about nine
miles from here, is the great fishing spot 70.
those of P%iaquemine who love the sport, and
where at the present season, trout and bass
can be hauled from their cool homes in any
numbers. We are certainly a disciple of Isaac
Walton. and nothing gives US greater pleasure
than quietly and lonely to sit beneath the um.
brageous foliage which shades the dark still
holeOf creek or bayou. AT such times, watch.
ing the cork as il hobs beneath the surface of
the silent stream, our thoughts are far away
from the business and troubles of life : thew
revert TO other and younger days, before care,
and all the ills Of ripe years had gathered
themselves In the human breast, to bring to
the mind the NORWOOD of poignant but vain
rsgrets, OF narrowing but useless sorrows: to
those days when, sitting as we then sat, upon
streams known 10 our boyhood, we can believe
for the moment that we are a boy again. But
ahi the poor printer editor, toiing at his case
has basfsw such happy moments as these! :
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-31

Dreadful Massacre Of .. s. Troops!-The
last mail brings US intelligence Of the entire
destruction of Capt. MARcY's command by a
band of about 1000 Camanches and Kioways,
ut the head waters of Red River. The report
says that there appears to be a general assem-
bling of the Indian tribes to make war upon
the United States.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-31

THE Weather.-The weather of the past
week has not been conducive TO health in our
estimation. The days have been extremely
hot, with frequent showers Of raio, and during
a portion of the night it has been sufficiently
cold for a blanket.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-31

Sickness.-We are sorry to say, from too
many unmistakable evidences, that sickness OF
various types prevails in this community at this
time, and to a considerable extent. Our popu-
lation cannot be too careful in protecting them
selves from the heat of the sun, and in meet
ing the various changes of the weather by pro-
per clothing.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-31

Some Misake.-We have received a very
brief and eccentric letter from a gentleman of
Baton Rouge, desiring us to stop his peper.-
The name is not on our subscription list, judg-
ing from its formation, the first letter of which
being quite plain, but we defy all the Posmas-
tiers in christendom to make anything of the
balance.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-31

The Crosse 1fte Roqd--The Baton Roncs
Comet-by-the-bye 4 most excellent little dat.
ly, and growing better-informs US that the
amount subscribed to the Crosse Tete Road
Gin Baton Rouge we presumed is SlOO75.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-31

A New Drink.-The last triumph in this
way, advertised at the shops in New York, is
Creamade, a most delicious mixture of ice.
cream and femonade-cooI, refreshing and pal.
atable, and, what is best of all, without a oar.
tlcle OF intoxication in it. In these hot DAYS.
such a drink is an acquisition.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-31

-0fer.-As it is customary at present
Iour contemporaries on either side, We Of
Il to send our paper to any OF all men of this
Parish, of whatever political stripe, for the vo'
lume commencing next week-to be paid tor
,obeu WINFIELD ScoTT Is elseted President If
The United States. Any one subscribing in this
manner must do so in wiring.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-31
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Regular Vicksburg Weekly Packet
PRINCESS No. 3.
Every MONDAY EVENING, at 5 o'clt

Every MONDAY EVENING, at 5 o'clock.
q f. For Vicksburg, Warrenson,
hApl@==FS SNew Carthage, Grand Gull, Rod.
aAszEgE ney, Waterproof, Natches, tort
Adams, Bayou Sara, and all intermediate landings,
The regular weekly packet steamer PRINCES.
No. 8, J. D. Phelps, master, will per
regular trips on or about the LIST Of SsPtsm 4Nsn
next, and leave on every MONDAY EVENiNu
throughout the year, landing freight and passene
gers all along the Coast. -Lr
R-The steamer PRINCESS No. 8 will keep DC,
regular day CTUESDAY) until Captain Hola,.'
new boat comes out. y"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-31

give are under obligations to the Hon.
LOUIS ST. MARTIN for Il copy Of the speech of
the Hon. Robert Toomb~, of Georgia, on the
approaching Presidential Election.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-31

Ann Maria Wilson. co'ored, aged tlifty-
hVe years. was found dead in Baker street, vcs-
terday. Cause, starvation.--IN. Y. Tribune.
Never heard of a Southern slave diving Of
this disorder.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-31

u We acknowledge the receipt of a PAM
phIet catalogue Of the officers and students Of
the St. Louis University. We ob-erve, from
this Parish. the name Of HOMER MILE.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-31

O. Jenny Lind has concluded to quit the
world OF song and turn authoress. At last &C.
counts, a contemporary in the Eas. says she was
preparing a small edition of "Goldschmidt's
Animated Nature!"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-31

u 10 various parts of India, sugar is manu-.
featured at -four cents a pound
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-31

This paF'sl, a. present is peculiarly happy
no shreif' y sale has been published for a con-
iferahie length of time.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-31
Special Advertisements.
81 Silk and Straw Goods. 81
c. YALE, JR. 4 co..

q liLE, JK. d VU..
Wholesale Dealers in all kinds of Silk and Straw
Goods, at
81 Magazine ST.. New Orleans,
Keep constantly on hand a full assortment o.
the newest styles
Straw Bonnets, Children's Hats
straw Hats, Embroideries,
Ribbons, Dress Silks.
Laces, Bonnet Silks,
Gloves, Fancy Dress Goods,
rams: Artificial Flowers,
pa,asols, Millinery Articles,
White Goods, Shawls and Mantillas.
Dress Trimmings, &c. &c.
All of which will be sold at the lowest prices at
wholesale. c. YALE, Jr., & CO.,
q Magazine street,
mh6-1y Between Common and Gravier.
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1852-04-17

strong by a sudden hope, the old gun
ner seized priming wire, and picked
the cartridge of one of the quarter
guns; he took from his pocket pereus-
sion wafer. and set it in lis place, and
set the hammer of The patent lock-
With a giants strength the old man
ayed the breech of the heavy gun to
its bearing, and then seizing the string
of the lock, he stood back and watched
for the next swell that would bring the
shark in range. He had aimed the
piece some distance ahead of his mark
but yet a little moment would settle
his hopes and fears.
Every breath was hushed, and every
heart in that old ship beat painfully
The boat was yet some distance from
the boys, while the horrid sea monster
was fearfulIy near. Suddenly the air
awoke by the roar of the heavy gun,
and as the old man knew his shot was
gone, he sank back upon the combings
of the hatch, and covered his face with
his hands, as if afraid to see the result
of his own efforts. for if he had failed
iO HuO" lIol HIS bOf HdS lUSt
For a moment after the report Of the
gun had died away upon the air there
was dead silence, bur as the dense
smoke rose from the surface of the
water, there was at first low murmur
breaking from the lips of the men
that nurmur grew louder and stronger,
until ii sweled to a joyous and deafen-
ing shout. The old gunner sprang to his
feet and gazed off on the water, and
the first thing that met his view was
the hinge carcass of the shark floating
with his white belly up. a mangled,
lifeless mass.
la few moments the boat reached
the daring swimmers, aud half deal
with fright they were brought on board
The old man clasped his boy in his
arms. and then, overcome by powerful
excitement, he leaned upon the gun for
support.
| have seen men in all phases of
excitement aud suspense, but never
have seen three h1man beings more
overcome by thrilling emotions than on
that startling moment, when they first
knew the effect OF our guuner's shot
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double the amount of the present cost
of the obelisk so far.
From two to three courses can be
completed in a month, which require
from four to six thousand dollars, while
the monthly contributions have not
averaged, for the past half year, more
than two thousand dollars. 1t will
therefore be obvious that the work
must necessarily be stopped if more
ardent and patriotic feeling does not
prevail among the people of this coun-
try, and a more extended and liberal
contribution be not made. To show
with what ease this great object could
be effected, it is only necessary TO state
that three cents head from each white
lnhabitant of the United States would
be sufficient to complete the monument
in few years; and yet such appears to
be the apathy and indifference existing
in relation to this noble undertaking
that even that small sum cannot be
obtained for so patriatic and. glorious a
purpose. ..,.....s..,.. 5..4-..,
In Norway. the three-fourths of the
amount necessary to erect monument
in honor of Charles XII was raised
by voluntary contributions in two days; !;
while in the Republic of the United
States, brought into existence by the
valor, perseverance, energy and patriot
ism of Washington-in nation which
now contains nearly twenty-five mil
lions of souls. enjoying freedom, in
dependence and prosperity nowhere
else to be found, one. fifth only of the
amount required to complete monu-
ment worthy of the man in whose
honor it is now being erected. has,
after the most unceasing efforts for
seventeen years, been contributed
To the people. the army and navy,
Masonic, Odd Fellows, and other asso-
citations. the colleges, academies and
schools of the United States; banking
institutions, city and town corporations,
&C.. applications urgently requesting
pecuniary aid have been made by cir
culars addressed to all, and still the
contributions received have been in
sufficient to raise the monument be-
yond its present elevation. This is a
painful and mortifying fact. 1t will
now become the duty of the different
States of the Union to show the in
terest they feel in this noble under
taking, and to evince the estimation
and respect in which they hold the
character and services of Washington
by contributing to the completion OF
this monument, that the States as well
as the people may have the honor OF
raising a structure to his memory
which will be an imperishabie memo
rial of their veneration and gratitude.
By order of the Board.
GEO. WATTERsToN, Sec'y.
E Editors throughout the Union
are respectfully requested to publish the
above, and thus advance the cause.
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"0h. doctor, don't know it is rather
serious question. Marriage, you
know. binds one for life. and it should
not be rashly entered into. would
not consent. without taking time to
deliberate npon it,"
"My tine, !" said the doctor, dis 50
much occupied, and my session have
said so much to me on the business
that must finish it to-day, if | can
60 yen had best tell your mother to
send in your youngest sister to speak to
me-"
To . moment comes the honest, lively
Miss Mary W. ll'
"Come here. my child; it is getting
on in the afternoon, and | must get
home to my studies. have been
speaking to both of your sisters on a
little business. aud they have declined.
| am man Of few words; and, with
out misspending precious time, what
would you think of being made Mrs.
L-ao
"Indeed, | always thought deal Of
you, doctor: and if my mother does not
say anything against it, / have no OBJ
lection"
The doctor left Miss Mary in few
minutes, enJoining her to fix the day.
for any would suit him, but to send him
word the day before.
The doctor was scarcely gone before
keen dispute arose in the family
among the three young ladies'. all Of
whom claimed the doctor. The eldest
one said the offer was first made 10 her,
and she did not positively refuse. The
second declared that she wished only a
little time to thiuk upon it; and the
youngest insisted that it was completely
settled with her. The mother of the
young ladies was in such difficulty with
her daughters. that she was obliged to
call upon the doctor himself to settle
the dispute. She called, and the rev.
etend doctor, in his characteristic way,
said:
:. My dear Mrs. W, Lam very
fond OF peace in families. |, is all the
same thing 10 me which Of them; and
just settle il among yourselves, and
send me mp word"
The doctor was married TO the young
est, and one Of his sons is al this day
respectable clergyman i'll the land of
the mountain and flood=
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Carriage Depot.

e@1 The undersigned. acting as an
7@Eagency in this parish for an extensive
Carriage Mandatory in the city Of New York,
viii keep on hand supply of CARRIAGES,
Rockaways, Buggies, Light Wagons, Sulkies,
&c, all Of which are constructed of the best
material, OF neat workmanship and most ap-
proved styles, and viii be sold on the most rea-
sonable terms. They will also receive and fiji
orders ror Carriages Of any description at the
hand an assortment of the best harness.
70 Persons wishing to purchase or order
Carriages are invited to give US a cali, and no
pains will be spared to render entire satisfaction.
w. 8. CAREY & co.
Centreville, Dec. 90, 1851. fs '''5ai5'3