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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-01
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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-08-21
T11u's RooE f1,. .Sentombey -Godev DIV

Lady's Book, for September.-Godey gives
US a double number this month, and a oSt su.
perb one it is-and full of beautiful engrayings
both TO please the eye and afford Instruction.
We call attention to the following liberal offer
of the editor, made 10 The Press:
"For one dollar received from any of our
friends Of the Press, we will send the Lady's
Book from July TO December inclusive, and
for fifty cents we will send a very handsome
set of nearly forty fine engravings. neatly
stitched ap in a cover"
So, here's a chance. Any subscriber in ar
rears 10 the Sentinel who will settle up before
the 9Th of September, any who will pay in ad-
vance prior to that period, or any new subscri-
bers who may come forward with the cash be-
fore thattime. to all such we will give a receipt,
together with the "yery handsome set of near
ly Forty Fine Engravings, neatly stitched up
in a cover"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-08-21

The Anna.-We refer our readers to the
card Of this safe, successful and accommoda-
ling little boat. Though small, she is favor
lie with the travelling public, equally as she is
with planters ard shippers. Care and attention
TO freight, caution and watchfuIness in the
running of a boat. and courteous conduct on
The part of her commander, are The great requi-
sizes now required and candidiy we know of
no steamer in which they are more prominently
united than in that of The Anna, nor of any
master whose urbanity and diligence are more
generally acknowledged than these character
istics of Capt. JOHNSTON. Heartily we say,
success and long life to both.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-08-21

State, the Attorney General, and the State
Treasurer, in the presence of all such persons
as may choose to attend, to compare the votes
given at the said poll, for the ratification and
rejection Of this constitution, and if 1t shall
appear from said returns that a majority of all
the votes given is for ratifying this constitution,
then it shall be the duty of the Governor to
make proclamation of that fact, and thenceforth
this constitution shall be ordained and estab-
lished as the constitution Of the State of Lou
isiana. But whether this constitution be ac-
cepted or rejected, it shall be the duty Of the
Governor to cause to be published in the Off
ciaI paper of the Convention the result of the
polls, showing the number of votes cast in each
parish for and against the said constitution.
Art. 1862. Should this constitution be &C.
cepted by the people, it shall also be the duty
of the Governor forthwith to issue his procla-
nation, declaring the present Legislature, elect
ed under the old constitution, to be dissolved,
and directing the several officers Of the State,
authorized by law to hold elections for mem.
bers of the General Assembly, to hold an cleo
ton at the places designated by law, upon the
fourth Monday of December next, for Cover
nor, Lieutenant Governor, members Of the
General Assembly, Secretary of State, Attor-
ney General, Treasurer and Superintendent Of
Public Education. Aud the said election shall
be conducted and the returns thereof made in
conformity with existing laws upon The subject
of State elections.
Art. 1853. The General Assembly elected
under this constitution shall convene at The
State House in Baton Rouge, upon the third
Monday of January next Cl853) after the e}ec-
tons; and the Governor and Lieutenant Gov
ernor, elected at the same lime, shall be duly
installed in office during The first week of their
session, and before it shall be competent for the
said General Assembly to proceed with the
transaction of business.
Art. 1874. All the publications herein order
ed, shall be made in the official journal of the
Convention.
Art. l55. This constitution shall be pub
lished in French and English in the official
journal of the Convention, from the period of
its adjournment until the first Tuesday Of No
vember, 1852.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-08-21

An Example for The other Parishes.-Iber-
vile is at present clear Of all debts and encum-
bfances, and plenty of money coming into the
Treasury; before the next District Court there
is but one civil suit, involving only about $3.50;
The sheriff has no order for seizure and sale of
property in his possession, nor has there been
anything of The kind advertised for the last
four months. This is not the only cause for
high commentator. Within The last three
years two steamboats, have been built upon her
own streams and with her own timber. Be-
sides this, several of her most energetic citi-
zens are about to operations upon
The first Plank Road ever started in Louisiana,
to connect a rear portion of the parish with
The Mississippi river. Notwithstanding all hi,
as a proud example 10 the other parishes, her
vile can boast of having the most solvent and
best debt-paying ~ci,izens when they are able
The handsomest girIs-the youngest, best look
ing and Wealthiest Widows-the hottest Loco
focos-some of The best Wings that ever
breatbed--and 10 cap The climax, she will give
her vote for SCOTT and GRAHAM on The I'd Of
November next.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-08-21

NeU Mode Of Carrying on a Secret Cores.
pondence.-Letters from Pc, of July l, state
that within the last few days numerous arrests
have taken place in the Lombardo-V Venetian
kingdom, chiefly of persons of the upper and
middle classes, who are accused of being con-
cerned in a conspiracy, the heads of which re-
side at Mantua, and are chiefly persons Of the
ecclesiastical State. In their correspondence
with their accomplices in Lombardy, they have
resorted to an extraordinary expedient to carry
it on with secrecy. They received some silk
handkerch,efs of scarlet and other colors; some
of these handkerchiefs having been seized,
were put into water, when the superficial co.
lors Immediately came out, and a viii G pocket
handkerchief appeared with a letter printed
upon it. The names of the parties compro-
missed are well known, and numerous other
arrests will probably soon be heard of.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-08-21

Reacion-The New York Commercial Ad-
v~ertiser concludes a calm article on the subject
of the recent political reaction in both parties,
as follows:
Considerable attention to the course of
events has convinced US that the reaction has
most decidedly commenced on both sides. The
qualifications of Mr.. Pierce are becoming to
be unceremoniously canvassed by journalists
protesting the anne political faith, wolfe Wings
who originally stood aloof from Gen. SCOTS
nomination are yielding 10 the dictates of calm
er judgment, and giving him Il cordial ~uppo t.
Nor is this all. At the gathe ing al Luady's
Lane there were representatives from sections
of the country where opposition 10 The Wing
nomination was expected to be severe aud per
manent. These felt the force of the ]entilusi-
asm that prevailed, and went home 10 drfuse ii
in their own localities. And more than this.
Democrats were there-men who We're at first
beguiled into throwing up their hats for
Frank Pierce-who openly declared their pur-
pose of voting for Gen. Scott as incomparab'y
the best man for President. These, and many
other signs of ~reaction-of sober second
thought--are good omens for the success of
the Wing nominee; and we trust thai every
Wing will be of good courage, since, in The
ordinary course of events, and reflection upon
them, Gen. Scott must gain and Mr.. Pierce
must lose popular confidence and support.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-08-21

Who's for a Wing Barbecue?-What say
the Wings of the parish 10 uniting and giving
q grand Barbecue in Plaquemine on The last
Saturday in September, and inviting up some
of the wheel-horses of eur party, 10 inform
The people who WINFIELD SCoFT is? 1t is a
desirable object with US at This time, and can
easily be carried through in splendid style, if
three or four of our young and most energetic
Wings will take the matter earnestly in hand.
Will the Club meet and consider our PROPOSE
ton?
Since The above was in type, an advertise
ment respecting this matter was handed in,
which will be seen in its proper place.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-08-21
VAN NooTEN respectfully in.

VA forms her friends and the public, that the
session for the ensuing year will in her
institution on 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 annurn, payable quar-
terly in advance, 5000
For Music, 100
For two or three sisters, including Mu-
sic, $500 to $500
Day-Scholars, Sc, IS and $40 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 NoorEN has lately pur-
chased for the exclusive benefit of her puniIs.
each pupil will be charged So per annum, or IS
once, for all the time they remain at the Seminary.
REFERENCES.
PARISH OF IBERvILLE.
ZION. lemon La6dure, Hon. James Robertson,
Mr.. Joseph Byeaur.
BATON ROUGE. PORT HUDSON.
Hon. job" fiery. Capt. Walker.
Dinitry, Esq-The RigM Rec. L. Polk,
D. d., Bishop Of Louisiana.
PLAQUEMINE.
hev. b. Wayne, Rev. II. Goodwyn.
NEW ORLEANS.
Hon; Pierre sonN, alfred Hnnen, Esq,
II. Z. Camnack, Esq, Rev. Chas. Goodrich,
DR.. aud Mrs. Macaulay.
Plauuemine. Aup. 81. 1879
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-08-21

leans. The down on the upper lip, jDdic,..,
that he had just pecked the shell of the enn
over which the "old capon1 Democracy bsi
been spreading its wings. The declamatorv
efius'on OF which he disburthcncd himself. SO
tar as | heard, smacked Of the college hall on
commencement
Now, Dir. Editor, this is Il fair outline Of the
whole affair. One-half of the very large as.
sembI"ge, perhaps, Sere Wings. | was much
dlsappointed-frst, because | heard no e1posi.
ton OF Democratic enthusiastically, thsrs
~as nothing odranccd Jus!Jying the claims Of
Franklin Pierce TO the PRESIDENCY.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-08-21

Hems.-A diamond weighing AGO earats has
been given to the East India Company, by The
Nizam of Hyderbad, in part payment Of a debt.
A Pregnant Sign-Just before the meeting
Of the National Convention at Baltimore, the
Charleston Mercury said that the worsl man
that could be nominated would be the best
mar for the South. The Mercury is now GO
ing for Pierce!
A notice of a recent steamboat explosion
closes as follows: 1.-THE captain swan ashore.
So did the chambermaid. She was Insured for
$4,000, and loaded with iron"
That Gen. Scott will be defeated, we do not
entertain the least doubt.-Cin. Eng.
That's exactly what Santa Anna thought at
one time, but upon better acquaintance with
the General, he altered his mind.--Lou. Jour.
A Valuable Pea.--A Charleston paper says
1--WE have received a specimen of a pea which
is said to mature three crops in one season."
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-08-21

The Fishery DDfcuAies.--Accounts ~receiv-
ed at Baltimore on the 18th inst. from The fish
cry grounds, mention hat numerous outrages
have been perpetrated upon American vessels
by the British revenue cutters; and that even
vessels that were four or FIVE miles from the
shore have been ordered off.
1t is also reported that a schooner was fired
into while escaping from one of the British
and the man at the hahn wounded.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-08-21

Mrs. Van NooteU's MStlution.-It will be
| seen. by reference to adye tiSement, that the
session of this Institution commences on the
first Monday in September next In drawing
public attention 10 this announcement, we will
take occasion b lefty to say, tIat the friends Of
the accomplished lady who pre,ides over his
Ins;itution-(as well as those VINO are pleased
10 hear of the progress Of any literary temple
deyo ed TO feul,I e cut u'e and accomplishments
will be happy to know that her success, has
been thoroughly and firmly established. A
gradual increase Of pupils, which have come to
his mart of learning, as time has progressed
since it was opened by Mrs. VAN NooTEv, is
he very best evidence of excellence and abili-
ty which she could produce. High as all OH
e ) may be, this fact is q sound, practical rec
ommendation, whjch commends itself at once
to those who wish for their daughters and
wards that refined education ard delicate sc-
compli,hments, which throw over female beau
~ a~lu,;re which lives and illumines when time
brings its paI'or and its cares.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-08-21

Fried Potatoes-A Secret worth KnoUing.-
! guess no Yankee ever forgot three dishes
somewhat peculiar to his native land; these are
Goldfish ard potatoes, baked beans, and fried
potatoes; and | guess he has never found them,
particularly the last, possessing that delicious
richness which greeted his boyhood's palate
Natives of other lands don't know how to fry
potatoes, yet it's an easy matter. There is but
one secret. After you have washed, peeled
and sliced them nicely, quite thin, put two
quarts Of potatoes into I'VE quarts of hot lard
--uot merely melted, but hot, just as no; as it
can be made without burning. Fresh fish
should be cooked in the same way. Ditto Of
noushnuts.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-08-21

UThe London Lancet is exhibiting the ex-
tent to which articles of food in common use
are adulterated in England. The result of a
series of analyses Of the various articles of
consumption tends 10 show that in hardly a
single commodity is there such a thing as alb
solute honesty. Perfect purity, as regards the
quality and genuineness of tea, coffee, milk,
cocoa, and fifty other articles besides, is proved
to be almost fabulous; such a thing does moi
exist, except in isolated cases, and then not in
tentionally on the part of The dealer. Among
the latest articles analysed Il is Cayenne pepper,
of which four samples only, out of twenty
eight, bought of different dealers, were found
to be genuine.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-08-21
Has It Come to This?

The papers by the last mail inform US by
telegraph that Gen. P1ERcEhas written a letter.
declaring that the "reports of his New Boston
speech are grossly and absurdly false, and
| points to the fact that the Manchester and Con-
cord Democratic papers have always denounced
! him as a pro-slavery advocate Such is the
language OF the despatch.
To the lofty and heightened of the Demo-
! cratic party, this announcement must produce
a feeling Of deep and painful regret, and cause
them inwardIy to exclaim, Has ii come to this -
and TO all who have investigated the mat
| ter Thoroughly, this contradiction on the part OF
the Democratic nominee, over his own sigma
ture, avails nothing in the face of the i~rrelra-
gable testimony of quiet and humble citizens.
Like all other men, Gen. PIERCE has doubtless
done much in his past life which he would like
to have undone, particularly al The present time
but Of all such acts, we predict that none will
bring to his mind greater modification than the
writing of this letter. For what object is it
writlen? If for the sake of truth, and to vim
dicate his character from a cha sc repulsive to
Southern people, why did he not write this let
ter at the time The repor's were published!
We VIII not question the seracity of Gen.
PIERCE; but we can say that he is not the only
speaker who has said Wo,ds in the heat Of de-
bate which have been forgotten, and many
which The speaker would be glad if they were
forgotten. And are we bound, by The aulhori-
~ Of his present high position, TO believe The
assertion of the Democratic nominee, as be-
yond all cayiI and all doubt, when compared
with iIe solemn affidavit of an humble citizen
of New Hampshire, who could have had no
interest whatever in peryerting or changing tie
reply made to his interrogation! But this let
ter, it seems, Gas the despatch would certainly
have mentioned iO like the hundred names
certificate, does not even al|ude 10 Mr.. Fo~s.--
1t comes before us like a forIorn hope, or 4 mis-
Of desperation, 10 crush at one blow lie
hyjra-Leadcd monster, which has been growing
more Gea fol at each lesser attempt TO destroy
lis ravages in The Democratic ranks South
it won't do. The assertion Of FRANKLIN
nominee for the Presidency, is not a
whit stronger or more immaculate than that of
FRANKLIN PIERCE, attorney at law.
In the language Of The Bee, "t is unnecessa-
y 10 pursue the argument further. Let Us
WYATT his famous letter Of The Locofoco nom-
nee. We wish TO do him justice--and ample
ustice he shall have, by The blessing of God.
If he can overthrow the OATH Of the reporter,
iments imputed 10 him, we for one shall ac-
Iuit him of the charge. No magnanimiIy
would be necessary in such an event. General
'lERcE has political sins to answer for already.
are quite sufficient to PROSTATE him hope
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-08-21
Communicated.
Obituary.

Died, on Sabbath evening the LIST lust, at her
plantation on Bayou Jacob, Mrs. LEODICEA
ROBERTSON, in the 63d year of her age. In
the death of this excellent lady, the community
at large and the Presbyterian Church at Plaque.
mine, no less than the immediate circle of her nu-
merous children and relatives, have met with a
great bereavement. A native of Gullford county,
North Carolina, she removed, while quite young,
with her father, Capt. JOSEPH ERWIN, to Nash
vile, Tenn. There she was married to w. B.
ROBERTSON, Esq, and continued to reside until
1925, when she removed to the vicinity of the
town OF Plaquemine, La, and here the remainder
of her life, a period of 27 years, has been spent.
For many years, Ms. ROBERTSON has been
wearing away under the power Of a pulmonary
affection, but her constitution was one of the most
powerful endurance and elasticity. Her bodily
vigor, in spite of growing intrmities of age and
disease, was truly extraordinary. A severe attack
OF sickness she had during last winter, which
brought her to the verge of the grave, but from
which she recovered as If suddenly inspired with
new lite and energy, was the precursor, by only
briet interval OF a few months OF apparent vigor,
10 her final illness, when she departed as free from
pain as the most sympathizing heart could wish.
For more than 40 years she was a protesting Chtis-
tan, having united with the church in Nashville
under the ministry of the celebrated Dr.. BLACK
BURN.
Amid many circumstances uniavo1able to ar
dent plety, she continued through this long period
a finn and sincere follower Of Jesus Christ, on
atonlng sacrifice and eficacious interces.
sionS she exclusively relied for salvation. Her
spirit; freed from all that depressed aud cloggedit
here. now, doubtless, rejoices in the glorious
presence of Him whom she SO long loved and
seryed on earth. Her remains were deposited on
her plantation by the side OF her husband, and there
hope tney Will rest peacefully until the Re-
shall cause corruption to become incor-
upton, and what is mortal shall put on immortal
ty,
IT, Nashville paDers nlease conv
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-08-21

Tie CropS.-From what information we
have been enable to CLEAN, the crops generally
Of this parish ane in q more favorable condition
than they have been known for years. The
season has been very propitious-neither dry
nor wet spells for any length Of time. Our
planters certainly merit this favorable condi-
ton in the appearance Of their fields; for no
parish in the State, perhaps, has had greater
mistortunes than ~lberville, for the last two or
three years.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-08-21

JSec the advertisements Of Rom Bros.
From what we can understand, the stock of
Goods they are now receiving from the North
IS by fac the largest, best selected, and a great
er variety, than any ever brought 10 this mar
ket. The great bulk was purchased principally
from HE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. they can
afford 10 sell at a cheap rate, which they assure
tleir friends will be The case. Call early and
examine thcirnew stock as it is displayed upon
line shelves.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-08-21
Died,

In P~laquemlne, on the 18th inst, Mrs. LAURA
"A GOODWIN, wife of the Rev. Mr.. Coon.
"SS' OF he Methodist Church, in this place.
lhe deceased was a pious, amiable and accom-.
plished lady. Sl> had been married h,, O faw
hlon'ns-a taken 'A'S early from the sight Of
him to whom she pledged lar earthly affections.
must assuredly produce in his bre@t an ~af1ictiop
for which their is no consolation-save n.aven.
"7hs Lord gaveh her to him, and the Lord Au,h
taken hr away.''
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-08-21

CITING ii Up.--The New York Herald, one
of The frmest supporters of PIERCE, although
denouncing it as a SANDER at first, at length
acknowledges (and subsequent to the hundred
names certifcate) that Gen. PIERCE did sav
what Mr.. Foss reported, as a reply to his inter-
rogation. A fact must be mighty plain which
will make the Herald contradict itself!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-08-21
$50 Reward,

Ab Missing from steamer ANNA, near Donald
s%onville, on the night of the 21st July, the
A4-boy HENRY, or BUCK, about 5 feet I inch
es high, dark mnlatto, 25 years of age-had on a
red flannel shirt, dark pants, and boots, If @ifve
he will make his way to New Orlea~',n possible;
is an old runaway and may ln.k on the coast. If
oner will confer a FAVOR by giving information, or
$50 reward and expenses will be paid for the boy
bv applying on board steamer Anna.
J. NJ. JOHNSTON & Co.,
au21 3 Front L. wee.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-08-21

A General Indian War Apprehended.-A
telegraphic dispatch from Washington to the
New York Express, states thai ~"letters from
the officers of The U. s. Army on the frontiers
of Texas, and in New Mexico, TO the War De-
partment, say a general Indian war is appre-
hended, and they demand that the army be put
in a war condition-with horses, &c.--in the
quartermaster's department."