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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

other articles of imports admitted free, that of
sugar; then would come the moment for the
President to act, and upon that decision would
rest the existence or destruction of every ST.
gar plantation in the State. If Gen. Pierce,
then, were President when such a bill was
passed, and he still maintained the principles
he has ever professed, he would sanction it,
thereby utterly running every sugar planter in
the South, besides playing into the hands Of
factions which are opposed to every Southern
interest, and the happiness and prosperity of
our Union. But were Gen. Scott President,
and such a bill as above mentioned should
he presented for his signature, it would be re-
toed without hesitation, if he clung to the prin'
ciples of the Wing party, which he has pledged
himself to do.
Taking everything then in view, it is q mys-
terry TO US how Price, could be preferred IN
Louisiana, among sensible and well informed
men. In a political point Of view, and regard
ing our interests and prosperity at home, Scott
is the only hope that we have in this Presiden-
tial race. And besides calculating in this con-
test our own immediate interests, ought not a
great name and a past brilliant career have
some weight with our preferences! For the
honor Of the nation, we think so. Admitting
that Franklin Pierce is a civilian of fine talents
and a brave and true soldier, yet: when his past
actions in either capacity are placed alongside
those Of Winfield Scott, they would pale
as the Earth pales when clouds intervene be-
tween that planet and the glorious luminary of
Heaven.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

Poultry and Eggggs.-A correspondent of the
Dollar Newspaper says: 81 do a small business
in raising and putting up garden seeds. One
year ago as | was clearing out some red pep
per seeds in my back yard, | threw the sl,ucks
and chatf promiscuousIy about. l soon observed
my hens swallowing them with great avidi,y.
They soon commenced laying, though they had
laid none for a month. fed them regularly,
two or three times a week since then, with red
pepper, and they have never stopped laying,
summer nor winter, spring or fall, except while
they were Matching their chickens. Black pep.
per has also been found to be beneficial, when
mixed with their food, in causing them to lay"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10
SOutherD Dem1crcf W. h.,. ~

Southern Dmccrat-We have -
very handsome sheet, by this title, iu,,
J" New Orleans, by L. A. BssAsco, A. . y
From The ability evidenced in its fra, INV,
And from ouracquaintance with ali n.
'Ieuen connected with five are a.sur.d H..
the Democracy Of tho city will .peed,, a."
knowledge, by a rapid increase of pat,on,..
the valuable s~ervIcea of this new o,oa, -
all OF our friends whose ma mes head this ;or,'
nal, we extend a courteous welcome ,D,o -.
editorial ranks, and trus. that individually ,h.'
may meet with success and prosperity IN II.
future; and we trus. tina, this can b Accom-.
plished without the elevation of the uon;,...
of the Democratic Convention.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

The Fourth in Plaquemine.-This day was
celebrated here on Monday last in something
of a quiet way--a few of our yonng men hav-
ing periodically determined TO get up an ap-
propriate dinner for the occasion, which was
given at the hotel of Mr.. WoRsHAM, and to
which we had the honor of an invitation. About
3 o'clock we found ourself upon the portico
of this new and spacious hotel, and listening
the reading Of the Declaration of lndepen-
dence, by Mr.. A. E. RICHARDS. After this ce-
remony, The company proceeded at once to the
dinner tables in the cool room beneath, where
we found all the Injuries that could be desired
upon so glorious an occasion. Indeed, so ad-
mirably was everything gotten up in this res
pect, that the toast of our worthy and patriot
ic Mayor, that the "estimabIe hostess might
long live to furnish such dinners on such occa-
was most enthusiastically cheered.
Everything went off in the most cordial and
manner, and many excellent toasts
were drank, but not having taken a note of
Them, we are sorry that We are unable to give
hem an insertion in our paper. After an hour
spent in this manner, mixed up with a consid-
sprinkling of sharp repartee, the compa-
~ broke up in fine humor and high spirits.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

Fourth Of July Celebration On Crosse 7ste
We were fortunate in being on a visit to this
delightful section of our Parish on last Satur
day, ana in miugling with its generous hearted
and pltriutic citizens in the celebration of the
anniversary of our independence. The day
was exceedingly beautiful, warm but clear,
with a delightful breese the entire day. About
- o'clock the large public school house be-
came crowded with the beauty of the bayou
(the gentlemen principally thronging The por.
tico around IT'D when the ceremonies m
ed. The Declaration of Independence was
read in fine style and with much force by Mr.
WV. ERWIN. After which MIR. GILBERT deli.
vered the Grafton of the day, which justly re-
ceived high encomiums for its eloquence and
the beauty of its style. When the orator had
finished, the dinner table, sitting about seventy
persons at one time, was repaired TO-. Every
luxury in the shape of roasted meats, and in
the greatest abundar.e, was ready spread on:
and smoking upon the side tables; a barrel OF
fine claret was near by, and alongside of thai
was q large cask Of ice. The table was spread
in the shade of four large pecan trees, where
scarcely q ray Of sun penetrated, and a finer
spot certainly could not have been selected
After the ladies' had been served, ourself.
among a table full of others, got a chance al
the tempting viands, upon which there seemed
s~carcely an attack to have been made as ye;
All Jared sumptuously, and a plenty to spare;
and the whole affair certainly conferred much
credit on those who superintendsd the getting
OF it up. Altogether. it was the finest bar
bscus we ever had the honor of attending.
in the afternoon the fast horses of the bayou
were brought out, and several animated races
took place, which created as much excitemen,
and enthusiasm, we have no doubt, according
to the size of the crowd, as would have been
occasioned on a crack track with their minute
anda half nags.
The festivities of the day Were wound up
with q fine ball at the hotel Of Mr.. TRoxcLER.
where we saw bewitching forms and beautiful
black eyes-but upon this subject we are not
alIowed to speak. During the whole celebra.
ton we saw no intcxication or quarreIing, which
10 a great deal meritorious to say on an occa-
sion Of this kind. Truly, last Saturday on
Crosse Tste will long lind a green seat in our
memory.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

U"Hans Yorkel," the able and far.seeing
correspondent Of the Bulletin, thus writes res
pecting the Presidency:
Scott will carry Maine, Vermont Massa-
~chusetts, Rhode Island, Connection, New York,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware,
North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Louisa
ma and California sure. Cut this out and re-.
publish me for a prophet next November. The
frontier men of Maine and New York reneln-
Der old Chippewa. He VIII polls good Catho-
lie vote in The West. The old farmers remem.
Der the man who has so we'll served his coun-
try.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

Webster upon Scon.-In a speech in the u.
s. Senate March 20, ls4s, Daniel Webster
spoke as follows, relative to the character and
services of Gen. Scott: 81 understand, sir, that
there is a report from Gen. Scott; from General
Scott, a man who has performed the most bril-
liant campaign on recent military record; a man
who has warred against the enemy, warred
against the climate, warred against q thousand
unpropItious circumstances, and has carried the
flag of his country to the capital of the enemy,
honorably, proudly, humanely to its own perma.
nent honor, and the great military credit of the
country"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

pIt is not often that we are under the ne
eessity of making an apology to our patrons
on account of the appearance Of our journal.
We are forced to do SO now, for the reason
that the only assistant we had has left US, and
we have had to perform the entire work of
editorials, composition, press work and all
and besides, we were too unwell to do any.
thing in the early part of the week. We trust
to make such arrangements forthwith as will
prevent any future misfortune of this kind.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

Mr.. j. II. Balci.--Ws perceive by the last
number of the Gdzsae, that this gentleman has
BECOME connected with the editorial depart
msns of that paper. We congratulate the De-
noeraey upon this accession TO the editorial
corps Of their journal. MIR. B. IL q ready and
foEcibls writer, and 10 too strong a champion
for ous hapbls pen; we, however. tender him
the con'issj%s Of the profession, and trust his
individual way may be fair and prosperous.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

A Crosse 7ste Mammoth Egg PlanL-We
acknowledge the receipt Of a mammoth egg
plant from the garden of the Parsonage, on
Crosse Tete, the residence of Mr.. DoREMUs
This vegetable monster measures two feet in
circumference, and eleven and u half cl,es in
height, and is truly a splendid specimen Of its
species, as well rs evidencing the superior rich.
ness and fertility of the Crosse Tete soil.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10
California its Resources and Peculi-
aritieS.

The National Tnteil'gencer publishes he an
nexed extract from a private letter of a gentle
man of the Boundary Mexican Commission TO
his friend in Washington City, dated at San
Diego, the 3oth April:
Notwithstanding | have been so long in Cali
! forpia I have seen but little of it, not even hav-
| ing visited the gold diggi"gs. For weeks after
nv arrival in San F,anri>co the rain and state
| of the country prevented me from going into
the interior. took, however, a short excur-
sion up the Napa country, after visiting Gen.
Hitchcock on the way, to procure from him an
escort for the Commission back. This excur-
sion Was for the purpose OF visiting the volcanic
region, which is not the least Of the wonders OF
this remarkable country.
| there saw some of the great connections
| of Misunderstanding water and steam elected
from the earth like the geysers of Iceland
fumes of sulphur and similar "infernaI" pro.
d%uctions, all accompanied by u noise which !
could only compare to the roaring Of half a
dozen ocean steamers letting off the steam
through their large pipes. This place is hardly
known in California, and ] could find no one
who had visited it save the hunters and men
who live in its vicinity, the nearest Of which is
sixteen mile, of. The place, which | shall call
"Vulcania." is about eight miles west Of the
southern extremity of Clear Lake, passing up
Napa valley f, om Benicia. | also saw in this
region some mountains OF o6sidian,* The first !
tbiuk Which has been found in the United
States.
endeavored to return by land from San
Francisco to San Diego. for the purpose of
seeing the country and visiting the old mis-
sions, all Of which are on The route; but | found
the streams impossible without great risk. and
the road very bad; so that after reaching Alma
den, (where the quicksilver mine isl | returned
to San Francisco and came by water. This
mine, the richest perhaps in the world, is a spot
of exceeding interest. | explored every por-
ton of it, and was furnished with all the sta
tistics connected with it. took several sketch
es of the mine aud adjacent region, also Of the
volcanic region before alluded TO. | could fill
pages with accounts of California, but YOU
have enough Of these in The newspapers. No
accounts that have appeared overrale her capa-
bi!ities and her productions.
Her agrculturate capabilities are not yet ap-
p~reciated or understood. Her valleys are rich
beyond description, and | think that in one year
however much her population may in
crease, that she will raise all her breadstutfs.
Every description of vegetables grow much
more luxuriantly than in the Atlantic States. |
visited a farmer in Napa Valley, who raised up
wards of twenty tons of onions from two
acres of land, on which he realized $4,000:
another $500 from The same quantity Of Iaud.
Glover aud wild oats cover all the hills and VAL
leys, on which cattle to any extent may sub>ist,
and, as to her mineral productions, We all know
that they embrace all kinds, and seem to be in.
exhaustIbIe.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

The Crosse Tele Road.-As the water will
be within its banks in a few days, w trust that
the planters of Crosse Tete will send a hand
or two each and put the road ia good nauiga6Ie
order. There is and always will be considera-
bic travelling on this road when not overlooked
and the ferryman, if he has an eyeIo his in.
terest, will gather up what struggling force he
can collect, and 60 TO work in his immediate vi.
cinitY as early as possible.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

nThe Democrats, says the Louisville Jour.
nal, call General Scott "Old Fuss and Feath.
ers." 1t is very true, that at the occurrence of
almost every great "fuss," during the war with
Great Britain, the Florida war, the Black
Hawk war, and the Mexican war, Gen. Scott
was in the midst of it, his tall feather gleam-
ing like a meteor high over the scene. Call
him Old Fuss and Feathers il you like
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

Mdiana.-The news of the nomination of
Scott and Graham was most enthusiastically
received at Indianapolis. Bells were rung, can
non fred, bonfres kindIed, and, despite Of a
beating rain, the masses turned out. rendinp
the air with their glad shouts Of rejoicing.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

UA grand Wing Ratification Meeting was
held in New \ yieaus On the. LIST, at which there
were between three and faur thousand persons
present. They were eloquentiy addressed by
Benjamin, RoseIius, Price and Rsndell Hunt.
The Picayune says that the meeting on the
whole gas one OF the largest aid most harmo.
NOUS that It has eser seen. IL was adjourned
amid display of fireworks.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

eTA negro in Memphis who. in an ARRAY
with a white man, had his skull broke and about
two ounces OF brains let out. was so disappoin.
ted at the favorable prospect of his recovery,
that he deliberately tore off the bandage from
his head thrust his hand into the imperfectly
healed wound, and literally scooped his own
brains out. Of course he didn't live long after
that, says the Appeal.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

The Conrenl'on.-At the early hour vb,..
we are forced to put our paper 10 prss, ~,
week. we are merely enabled 10 say that DIM.
can r. kenner has been elected Prssiden, -,
the Convention, Mr.. Layet, Secretary. Mr. ca.
sard Is HE assistant, and the Crescent, Prin,.,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

Norel notwithstanding a recent hot day
in New York, a halter had men stationed at
different points in Broadway. giving away
palm leaf fans, on both sides of which were
posted the name of the halter and the location
OF his store. 1t is stated that he distributed
10000 fans in one day.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

Scott in New York.-Accounts from all parts
of the State of New York represent the re.
ception of the nomination of SCOT and Ora.
ham as enthusiastic in the extreme. One hum
dred and fifty guns were fired in Albany. In
the city of New York, also, the greatest en-
thusiasm prevails.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

UThe census of France, of 1851, gives
one curious result. The number of women is
greater than that of men. The difference is
extraordinary, being nearly a million and a
hall. In Paris the difference ia on the other
side, there being $4,000 more men than wo-
men.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

From Mrs. Partington.-"Dear mel" said
the old lady. on hearing Of the nominations of
the Democratic Convention; "whst ia to be.
come of Republican America if, like old mother
England, she is to be saddled with her Peers
and her Kinga"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

Another Death By Chlogorm.-On The 2o'h
uh. Mxs. Nathaniel Weed, wife Of wealthy
merchant hi New York, died at Hartford, Con.
from the ELECTS Of chlotoform. it was admin.
istsred ut her W request, preparatory to hav.
is1ia tooth extracted,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

owe perceive by the telegraphic despatch
es from Louisville, respecting the great Wing
ratification meeting in that city, that "Mr. Up
TON, of Louisiana, made an eloquent speech
during the proceedings"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10
A. MARIoNNHAUx

V7OULD respectfully inform his friends and
w the public generally that he has purchased
of e.. w. Keep his entire stock of Groceries, max.
ing the stock he has now on hand a ve,y ex,en.
sive one, all OF which he will sell at the lowest
rates. jy3
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

To improve a man is to liberalize and IN.
large him in thought. feeling and purpose.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10
N Z w q G ANn
PROVISION STORE.
w Nj. HART a. co.

TTOULD inform the public of Plaquemine and
w the parish Of ~Ibe,ville, that they have 20.
tablished themselves in the Wholesale and Retail
GROCERY AND PROVISION BUSINESS,
tin & Co, and latterly by {. ". Keep, on Bank
street, where they will keep always on hand
extensive supplies required for the necessary con.
sumption of Planters and Families-such as Flour
and Lard. Pork, Beef, &c. &C., together with all
the Injuries of the market, embraced under the
head of FANCY GROCERIES. Determining
to sell as cheap as any, and upon the most favors.
able terms, they solicit a share of public patron.
age; and all are respectfully invited to call and exc
anime their stock. iy3
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

r A CLASSY lava, volcanic glass. It'll of vari-
Gus e~olors, but usually black, and nearly opa-
que.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-07-10

lief, drawn from the spirit of our Constitution,
that it is the legitimate duty Of Congress to
PASS such laws as will protect our Agricultural
and Manufacturing interests, in every section
of the Union where these interests need pro-
lection from foreign competition. Agriculture
and Manufactures are the bone and sinew of
a Government, and we do not see how any
one can doubt that it is the special duty of a
President to protect Home Industry by every
means in his power, as being the very founda-
ton and pillars Of the Government over which
he presides! The sentiments of Gen. Scott
in this respect, in opposition to those of Gen.
Pierce, should be warmly cherished by Louisi-
anians. The advocate Of Free Trade such as
Franklin Pierce, is the deadIiest foe that could
be arrayed against our State, if promoted to
the Presidency. 1t is not improbable that the
abolitionists and free soilers in Congress, find.
that they could not repeal the fugitive slave
aw, and that the slavery question would no
onger be tolerated 10 debate, they would 90
lpon some other route to effect The same OBJ.
ect. Suppose, then, that they should 90 to
york and league with the Free Traders, have
bs Tariff system remodeled, aud get, among
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-09-02
Largest Bridge TN the world.

The Railroad Bridge now completed, over the
Genesee river at Portage Falls n. Y, is suppo-
sed to be the largest structure of the kind in
the world. The Wyoming County Mirror says:
ssThis immense structure is now completed.
Those who have not seen it should go now, as it
is worth fifty miles travel to see them raising it.
1t will be, if not the wonder of the world, the
wonder of the thousands who will visit annual
ly. We are not aware that there is another
bridge IN the world as high and as large as this,
and are confident that there is not, of similar
structure.
1t is 235 feet from the river to the track 24O
TO the top of the railing and the length is
1000 feet. The suspension bridge at Niagara
Falls is 230 feet high, and T95 long-so that Nj
agara is beat in that respect. And yet, though
the worl. is reared to such anastonishing height,
it has the appearance of perfect safety. We
are told that by calculation they know that it
you'd bear twenty times the weight of any
gain tlsat could be placed upon it
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-09-02
CLOTHING G.!
Who wants bargains
EVANS & HUGHES,

EVANS & HUGHES,
Have just received from Philadelphia ct their
Clothing store in Ebensburg, a large assortment
of
SPRING AND sUMKER CLOTHING.
among which may be enumerated fine lot Of
casmGrett, alpaca, tweed and fine cloth coats,
dress, sack and habit cloth coats of every varie-
ty and color; very large stock Of satinet and
cashmere pantaloons of every description, and
good assortment Of silk, satin and cashmere
vests, together with every kind of boys clothing.
ALSO,
fine and coarse shirts, handkerchiefs, silk shirts,
stocks, umbrellas, leghOrn, palm leaf, straw
and silk hats, caps, &c, all of which they will
dispose of on the most reasonable terms. They
have also on hands a large stock Of cloths, cas-
simeres and YCstings, which they are prepared
TO make up in the most workmanlke manner,
and on the most accommodating terms for cash
or approved country produce. The entire stock
of clothing is made up according to the latest
fashions
Having selected their goods with great care
and purchased on the lowest cash terms, they
are prepared TO accommodate their friends and
customers with clothing of a superior quality
and at lower prices than goods Of a similar
quality were ever sold in this county.
The public are respectfully invited to call
aud examine their goods.
NAV 20 1852
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-09-02
,DD NOT PASS RY

The two Big Doors If you want Cheap Goods J!
As the subscribers have justreceived and are
now offering to the public, large and exten-
siye assortment of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Queensware,
HATS, CAfs, BOOTS, SHOES,
BONNETS, and in fact all such articles as are
usually kept in country store.
They feel confident that their prices are as
low as any in the place, and therefore solicit a
share of the patronage of the public. 80
Lumber, Grain, Wool, Hides, and all kinds OF
country produce taken in exchange for goods.
Call and examine our stock before purchasing
elsewhere. ~
MURRAY, ZAHM, s. Co.
JAS. MURRAY, G. G. K. zAnM, JNO. MURRAY, ESQ.