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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
PLAQUEMHNE:
Saturday, October 2, 1851.

Does it Mean Nothing ?--Let the SoaIih Be-
acare Van Buren, is out with another letter
in support of his friend Pierce. He says, he
himself is too old for the active duties of the
canvass, but he urges the younger men of the
party to organize and discipline themselves for
the great conflict. He thinks Pierce is the very
man of all others. Why casks the Richmond
Whig) does he think so--he, Martin Van Bu-
ren, the candidate of the AboHtionias in '48?
Why in his opinion, is Pierce such proper
man? Who can tell? Does any man believe
this cold, calculating and selfish politician would
endorse Pierce, if Pierce did not agree with
him in sentiment and did not desire the same
great end that he does, the destruction of the
South? Did he ever do anything without a
consideration The election Of Pierce would
be the restoration of the Van Buren, dynasty
to the control of the Government-hungary
for the spoils and inflated with intense hostility
to the South Reflect upon this!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
uTbe Richmond (Va) Wing has very en-

UThe Richmond (Va.) Wing has very en-
couraging news from the western part of that
State. In one county nearly the entire voting
population will 60 for Scott. At the election
last fall, one third of the vote was given to the
Democrats. That, the Wing is assured, is an
indication of the general result; and the Wings
in western Virginia think of nothing else than
carrying the State by a rousing majority. All
they ask of the East, is to hold its own. This
the Norfolk Beacon says the East will do, and
more. The reaction has already commenced.
The Wings who were Indifferent at first are be-
coming warm, and eager to join in the shouts
over the deliverance of the good old common
wealth. All accounts tell us that the Demo-
cratic orators have an uphill business with
Pierce. The more that is known of him the
worse it is with him. Day is breaking in old
Virginia!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
Death Of Strange Old EIan.

An old EngiisIlnan named George S. Wat
son, who for many years resided in house on
Main street, in the Second District of this city.
was Yesterday found dead in lis bed. During
his residence on Main street, the old gentleman
had lived The life Of Il recluse, and many and
strange were the tales which were told con-
cernln9 him. 1t was rumored that lie had been
great 81 lght-scer, and had during Il half cen.
tury OF travel by sea and land, personally in
spccted every curiosity known to travellers
and navlgators. 1t was further stated that his
genius was as great as his observing powers
were wonderful, and that as poet, painter, phi
lOsopher and scholar, he had Wrung no mean
trophies from the reluctant hands of fame
A number of very curious relics the old re-
cluse has left behind him, among which are
specimens of strange handiwork and note
book filled with short poems and biographical
Jottlngs, which run back many, many years
From this record of els past it would seem
that he was in the recei pit Of an annuity which
was regularly transmitted him from London,
and that his age was 81 years.
We make the following extracts from the
note book of the reclusc:
81 made pencil in 1918 which gave the
days of the week, month, &c, and long after
wards found that Bramah had patent for the
same sort of pencil.
81 made a model of twin ship and sent ii to
the Marquis of Hastings, and Buckingham
published it.
SOLVED three intricate problems in the Ori-
entail Star.
''Wrote song on Indigo, which was pub
lished in the India Gazette in 1920.
"Ditto on the Chinese war, which was pub
lished in the Columbo Observer
"Made q reel in bottle for Lady w. H.
Ceylon, in 1920.
Saw water spout descend from cloud
into large tank, which it emptied of all its
water, weeds, fish, frogs, and brass pots which
had been lost in it. 1t then entered Il lake and
raised its tail up again to the cloud, and after
moving about three miles it burst and descend
ed in torrents, which destroyed 100 acres of
tobacco and cotton.
"Saw a round ball of snakes, about fifty of
them, fall down from the clouds on the parade
in front of the Lepoy lines, at Haxarabaugh,
in the rainy season, in 1912 or IA.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
a Eigh Bid Rejected.

In the speech made by the Hon John II.
clayton, at the ratification meeting held in Will
mngton, Delaware, on the 23d of June last,
he stated as a fact which he knew to be true,
| that Gen. Scott at the close Of the war with
Mexico, was offered the Presidency Of that ma
| ton for five years, and the sum Of one million
two hundred and fifty thousand dollars if he
would take the control of Mexican affairs which
otter he Is said to have rejected in the following
language: 81 am an American soldier and nv
blood has been freely shed for America, and
shall be shed for no other country on earth
will die for the Americans, but for no other
people God ever made. The Presidency of
Mexico, the empire offered ME by Mexico, can
not seduce me from that love of my native land
with which, thank God, was born, and which
have retained from my earliest infancy to this
day."
We have frequently seen the facts above sta
ted referred to in the public prints, but this is
the most authentic account of the matter which
we have seen published: and it cannot longer
be doubted, that the Mexcans did endeavor to
induce Gen. Scott TO assume the government of
Mexico, and that he declined. This fact is a
satisfactory refutaton of the charge that he is
so greedy of gain, as to have obtained money
improperly from the public treasury-andi in the
face of the facts stated by Mr. Clayton, Mr..
Meriwether introduced his contemplate reso-
lutions to ascertain the amount of money which
had been paid to Gen. Scott
No man in the United States has acquired
higher military renown than Gen Scott; nor do
we believe that he has been guilty of single
act during his long term of service which should
bring discredit on him. Without reference,
then, to his present position as candidate for
the Presidency, it is due to him and the nation
that he shall not be misrepresented. Before he
became candidate he stood fair in the eyes of
every one. Political opponents and friends
were equally loud in his praise. And why
should his being candidate subject him to false
charges and foul ISLANDERS? If he be not quail
fed for the office for which he Isl candidate
reject him; but do not attempt to destroy his
well-earned reputa&ion.-BaA Clipper.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

What he thought Of Life Preservers.-An
incident occurred on board the steamer May
Flower while lying at the dock on her last trip,
which caused considerable merriment among
the passengers. A genteely dressed individual
having paid his fare and presented his ticket to
the steward, received the key of his state room
Searching out its whereabouts he found it dec
GRATED with three life preseryers inflated, ready
for use, as are all the rooms in this steamer,
and not knowing their utility, supposed them
horse collars. Indignant at such treatment he
returned to Wormley, the good natured stew
ard, accos ting him
"Look here, captain, that room you gave me
is occupied"
"Well, know it is, another gentleman has
the upper berth assigned to him."
"Well, captain, do you think I'm going to
sleep in horse stable?--the room is hung full
of horse collars aud harness.
This was too much for the bystanders and
steward, who saw the gentleman's mistake, and
after hearty laugh over the ignorance of the
individual, the horse collars were exhibited to
him and their use fully explained, and he walk
ed away satisfied he was badly sold.--Bufato
Courier.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

GSLewis G.. Levin and Peter Sken Smith,
the two bully orators of the Native American
party in Philadelphia, and its most active adVo-
Gates in the Union, are both violently opposed
to Gen. Scott. Mr.. Levin is for Webster, and
Mr.. Smith is straining every nerve in the sup
port of Pierce and King. 1t is strange, if Gen.
Scott is so strongly Native American in his
views, that the leaders of that party should be
found among his most bitter enemies.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
NEW ESTABLISHMENT.'
Hardware and Groceries.

THHE undersigned would respectfully inform the
l. inhabitants of this and the adjoining parishes,
that he has purchased w. G. Dale's stock of Hard
ware, Groceries, &C., to which he has just made
large addition from the city of New Orleans.
A large and complete assortment of
GROCERIES
will always be kept on hand.
Those in want, will find at this store, the best
Liquor, Flour, Lard, Segars Fruits, Coffee, &c.
Planters in want of Sugar Kettles, Bagasse or
Cane Carts, Crates, Bars Castings, have only to
send in their orders, and they will be promptly
filled
u Please give US a call at the corner of Main
and Bank streets, at Dale's old stand.
aug7 J. E. DEGELOS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

Maine Election.-The Democratic candidate
for Governor lacks 1000 votes of majority.
At the last election he had 1000 majority over
all.
Three Wings and three Democrats are elect
ed to Congress. Two years since, two Wings
and FIVE Democrats were elected. The Senate
is Wing and the House of Representatives
Democratic by a small majority. -
Hurrah for Maine!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

UA clergyman lately visiting the jail at Tho
maston, Me-, was desirous of reforming very
youthful and prepossessing prisoner, confined
on charge Of larceny. The good man, in his
most winning way, asked him how he came to
be incarcerated? aWell, sir" answered the
youth, Il stole saw mill, and like blasted fool
went back to take the dam, when they nabbed
me-" The reverend gentleman came to the
conclusion that a mission to Patagonia would
be more promising Of results than even "stated
preaching" in Thomaston Jail.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
Fearful Narrative.

The Nashville CTenn.) Banner of the lst
instant, publishes the following terrible trage.
dy.
We have just heard of one of the bloodiest
tragedies that it has ever been our province to
record. The particulars, as we learned from a
friend are as follows: Two brothers, Hiram and
Warren Francisco, residents of this county, and
well known in this community as respectable
and peaceful citizens, have been for some time
selling clocks in Jackson county, in this State
They usually travelled different routes, but made
practice OF meeting each other frequently,
They agreed to meet at public house in the
vicinity OF Brownstown, last Friday night. One
of the brothers reached the tavern about 9 o.
clock, and inquired if his brother had arrived,
and was informed by the landlord that he had
not. After eating his supper, he called for
light and asked to be shown bed. The land
lord informed him that there was no candles
about the house, but that if he would follow
him, he would take him to bed. Francisco
followed the landlord into dark room, and un-
dressed himself and retired to rest. The bed
seemed to be wet, and having some matches
about him, he struck light. Upon examining
the bed, he found that it was wet with blood.
Discovering candle on table near by, he lit
it, and looking under the bed, saw the body of
his brother, with his throat cut from ear to ear,
and perfectly lifeless. Fastening the door m-
medately, he proceeded to load a revolver
which he had but before he could do so, there
was an effort made by several men to enter the
room. Praissding not to be alarmed, he asked
them to waitiuntil he dressed himself. As soon
as he had finished loading his pistol he opened
the door, and the landlord and two other men
rushed on him, when he fired two barrels of his
pistol, Immediately killing the landlord and one
Of his accomplices, after which the other man
fled. ....... -Es w.. ...--.g-...v-3
We further learn that Francisco went, before
Justice Of the Peace in Browstown, and sur
rendered himself up, but, after an examination
of the case, the Justice released him. 's1"
Some of the above statements may be exag-
gerated, but in the main we believe them to be
true.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

GTIn Spain criminal has just been stran-
gled (garroted.) In Prussia another has been
beheaded with axe and block. In England one
has been hanged. In France one has been
guillotined, and another condemned by court
martial has been shot. In many parts of Ger.
many, beheading with sword is still the mode
of executing capital punishment, and in Tur-
key the bow-string is the instrument by which
man is sent to his last account These are
only the European varieties of execution.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

UWe notice the presence in our city (says
the last Natchez Courier of the Hon. GEO. G
McWHoRTER, Treasurer of the State of Lou
isiana Heis about visiting the western and
northwestern parishes of that State, on a poll
tical canvass in favor of Scott and Graham.-
He brings the most confident assurances that
Louisiana is safe for the old hero by at least
1000 majority.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
G.. BROWN, ~
Fashionable Tailor, Nh

Has Just returned from New Orleans, with a
stock Of Fancy Drillings, Vestings. Merinos, SILK
Aipacas, &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 Crardts, Under Shirts, Fine L. B. Shirts,
Cons Pants, D,a,rers, Tests, &C., already made up.
Cheap-cheap for cash. ap17
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

Japan Erpedition--Com. Perry is now in
Washington, and arrangements it is said are to
be made for the speedy departure of the expe-
dition to Japan. The repairs of the Mississip-
pi, and the completion of the repairs of the
Princeton, are alone waited for The full COM
plement of seamen will be made up.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
Mrs. VAN NOOTEN respectfully i'm

: IVA forms her friends and the public, that the
session for the ensuing year will commence in her
Institution oa the FIRST MONDAY IN SEP
TENDER, prox.
The Musical Department, as heretofore, will be
under the direction of Miss LAURENT
The terms of the Institution are as usual
For Board and Tuition per annum, payable quar-
terly in advance, 5000
For Music, 100
For two or three sisters, including Mu-
sic, $500 to 500
Day-Scholars, So, IS and SO per month, accord
ing to the age and progress OF the pupil, and pay
able in advance per quarter Of twelve weeks
Singing. Dancing and Painting. separate charges
No charge made during vacation
N. b. For the use OF the French and English
Library, containing choice reading, carefully Sc
lected, which Mrs. VAN NooTES has lately pur
chased for the exclusive benefit of her pupils
each pupil will be charged 50 per annum. or S
once for all the time thev remain at the Seminary.
REFERENCES.
PARISH OF -iBERvlLLE.
Hon. Zaon Lubaurc, Hon. James Robertson,
fudge DebiEur John Randolph, Esq,
Mr.. Joseph Breaux. -...
BAroS ROUGE. PORT HUDSON.
Hon. ioh .4rerY CdH Walker.
.4ieraader DimHry. Esq-THc RigH Rcp. L. Polk,
. ID. d., Bishop Of Louisiana.
l.,N E. PLAQEEMINE.
Rey. B. Hayne, Rer. A. Goodmyn
NEW ORLEANS.
Hon. Pierre Souls. .AJred Henaen, Esq,
H. C.. Canmack. Esq. Rev. Chas. Goodrich,
DR.. aud Mrs. Afaoanlay.
Plaquemine, Aug. 81, 1892
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
nTTbe maryelousness of a statement. conf

UThe marvelousness of statement, copied
by us several days since from the Lexington,
Miss, Advertiser, that a lady in Holmes county,
had married fifth time, her first and fifth hus-
bands being identical, and her third, the officia-
ting minister at her last marriage, is considera-
bly, abated, by subsequent announcement that
said "lady" is of pure Ethiopian blood.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
aa BEEKTLER BROTHERS,

III Would respectfully inform the citizens Of
Plaquemine and vicinity, that they have establish
ed themselves on Main Street, in the house imme-
dia.ely above the residence of the late Mr.. Beck.
Determined to do work at moderate prices and in
a apunctual and faithful manner, they hope to re-
ceive a liberal share of public patronage. They
keep constantly on hand fine patterns of goods to
suit all seasons of the year. my1
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

THaynau does not meet with the slightest
molestation in Paris. He appears in public at
the theatres, on the Bouvelards, on the Champs
Elysees, &c, without exciting apparently any
more malevolent feeling than curiosity. 1t is
understood, nevertheless, though he is not the
object of the close ostensible care of the police,
that he is carefully watched for his protection
by the myrmidons of H. de Maupas.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
Fire and Life Insurance.

A E. RICHARDS, is the agent in Plaquemine
IN. of the Hartford Etna Insurance Company
and of the New York Life Insurance Company.
Persons wishing to make applications for Fire
or River Insurance. or for Life Insurance of them
selves,-or, on negroes, can apply to the agent,
A. f. RICHARDS, at his Drug Store, for further in
formation. - e. noy29.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
sSNyMERN sEMyAMSA,
TERMS THE SENTINEL

TIE NJ OF II f E MIN Ell.
Subscription, five dollars per annum, in advance.
No subscription taken for less period than one
year
advertisements, charged one dollar per square
40 lines ess) for the first, and fifty cents for
every subsequent insertion. All advertisements
published until forbid, and charged accordingly.
\ liberal discount made to yearly advertisers
payments invariably in advance.
announcements for Office SO, in advance-and
each Candidate will be charged S5 for printing
Election Tickets.
job Work, cash on delivery.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
$50 Reward.

8S Missing from steamer ANNA, near Donald
IA sonviIle, on the night of the 21st july, the
.Na.boy HENRY, or BUCK, about feet inch
es high, dark mnlatto, 25 years of age-had on a
red flannel shirt, dark pants, and boots, If alive
he will make his way to New Orleans, if possible;
is an old runaway and may lurk on the coast Ii
a BODY Of this description has been found, the cor
,oner will confer favor by giving information, or
$50 reward and expenses will be paid for the boy
,by applying on board steamer Anna.
f1a''.1' J.. M. JOHNSTON & Co.,
apot gs 3 Front Levee.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

IRA magnificent eruption of Mount Etna
occurred on the 2oth of August, the consequen.
ces of which have been terrible. Seven villa.
ges are reported to have been destroyed by the
flow of lava from the mountain. st
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
The HHen of ,CEaurllbuscO Fight!

They, point them out in after years
The men of Churubusco fight!
And tender hearts will name with tears
l he gallant spirits quenched in night,
When each who under Winfield fought,
And kept the field alive,
Was equal, in the deeds he wrought,
10 any common five.
They'll point them out, those veterans then,
AS lar beyond all commen men,
And each to each, with stern delight,
Will name the Churubusco fight!
They'll paint their deeds in statued hall
The deeds Of Churubusco fight!
And on the smoke-dried cottage wall
Will smile their pictures, brave and bright;
Who fought with stalwart Scott of yore,
That storied field to win
When every warrior bosom bore
Five hero hearts Within
They'll legends tell of heroes then,
Far, far beyond all modern men;
And still in song will grow more bright
The deeds of Churubusco fight.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
Auction Sale.

TINE undersigned viii offer for sale at public
i auction, on the 1st day of October next, at
his Store in this place. the balance of his stock Of
Goods. The most ofthem are very desirable, con-
sisting Of Dry Goods, Haa,ear Boots and Shoes, and
almost every variety of articles used upon planta-
ton. Planters and others would do well to attend
UAll sums under SO to be paid in cash, and
for sums exceeding that amount, purchasers are to
give their notes, satisfactorily endorsed
sepIS THEODORE JOHNSTON.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02

UBy new law of Massachusetts, if the
Governor declines issuing warrant for the exc
cution Of man sentenced to be hung, he re-
mains in prison for life. ~
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
The Destiny Of Cuba-The New York Ex~
'ress makes the following remarks on this sub

The Destiny Of Cuba.-The New York Ex~
press makes the following remarks on this sub
ject: " @i
A Southern member of Congress met abroad
last summer, very wealthy and intelligent
Spaniard, formerly of Cuba, son-in.law of
Gen. O'Donnell, who told him that such
movement as that of Lopez would fail now,
but might have succeeded If attempted as long
ago as 1889. Spain was, he said, now watch-
full, and prepared for all emergencies in regard
to her interests in the Island, and had the assu.
rance of naval and military aid, to any extent,
from England and France. But Chat still the
Spanish Government was well aware that the
Island must after few years be lost to Spain,
and that contiguty and commercial interest
must in time connect the Island with the Uni.
ted States; but before that could happen the
Island would be devastated, laid waste, and all
the Inhabitants of European blood massacred
or expelled; for as soon as it should become
evident that the Island could be no longer held
by Spain, against the revolutionists, at any
reasonable rate of annual expense, the Govern
ment would proclaim freedom to all the slaves,
and put them in possession Of the arsenal, with
the arms and military stores.
The slaves in Cuba cannot be Judged Of by
any comparison with the civilized and human-
lied slaves of the United States. They are of
new importation for the most part, and are bar
barous and cruel; and, having no sympathy
with the white or mixed race, would take upon
them all alike an unsparing and merciless re-
yenge. ys s*&2U# 5#@s5eL as ts l5-s.~.t5z'
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
"YERNoN. September 8.

.-.....4 zf "VERNoN, September 3.
"Dear Sir:-The Irish patriots Of our town
are going to raise Scott pole on Tuesday next:
and the Irish champion, Mr.. Gibbons, Of Gin
cinnati, Ohio, is going to make them speech.
They (the IrishD say there will be one thousand
Irish present to hear the speech, and many of
them are enthusiastic for Scott and Graham"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-10-02
a. A&.ARI0NNnAUx

w ouLD respectfully inform his friends and
~ i, Ihe public generally that he has purchased
OF Y; w, hsep his entire stock Of Groceries, max
lng the Stock ne has now on hand veiy extern
sive one, all of which he will sell at the lowest
1d'es. ssa'., 3.Il I'll h. 5a3 jy3