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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-09-04
What Others think of US.

We have been amused by reading an article il
Blackwood's Mayazine, entitled "American Pc
litics, by an EDglishman Abroad" 'Tle Eas
and the West" he says, "the North and th'
South, have each their several interests tt
serve, and in no country upon earth does Sc!
fshness rule more completely in political mat
tiers than here" Flattering, really! He touch
es the Maine Liquor Law. He pronounces i
unreasonable, tyrannical and unconstitutional
"The liquor law men are needy politicians
who are striving to make a little political CAPT
tai out Of a popular cry, or timid politicians
who dare not oppose a loud-tongued faction
for the tyranny of opinion here is worse than
that Of Eastern despotism."
Speaking of the Compromise measures, and
the great slavery agitation through which our
country has just passed, he remarks:
THE probability of q dissolution of the Uni.
on has, | believe, been very much over esti-
mated; for the safety of the States, their power,
their progress and their glory, depend entirely
upon their union; and Jonathan is not a man to
under estimate its advantages. Besides, this
is a land Of buster, and much sound is follow
ed by very small results"
What were the "~results" which followed the
"bluster" about the Revolutionary war, the
war Of 1912, and the Mexican war? Does
this Engiishman know?
Skipping over many points that would bring
serious reflection to the mind of the American
reader, We give the conclusion Of the opinions
of US by this "Englishman Abroad"
The most prominent Presidential candi,
dates are not always the most successful; the
more a man has done for his country, the less
likely is the country to choose him. 1t is not
for what a man has done but for what he has
not done, that he is elected. Twill the people
allow this English saying to be verified in No
vember?-Ed. Sent Whoever may be the
President, however, the United States will 90
on the even tenor of her Notwithstanding eve
ry day and every hour in national prosperity,
and augmenting in population and resources.
They will not interfere in the affairs of Europe,
notwithstanding all Kossuth can say. They
will not again attempt to surprise Cuba, under
cover of acteole revolution, till a more farOru-
te opportunity occurs. They will coquet with
the Sandwich Islands; push their feelers into
the open oyster shell of Mexico, and as far as
the narrow part of the isthmus, feeling a des-
tiny which impels them thither. They will
tatter and court The Canadians, who hate them;
construct railroads and canals as highways for
enterprises of all kinds; settle, populate, cult
vate and deveiope wild districts and undiscov-
cred resources; display many of the best and
many OF the worst features of the Anglo-Sax-
on character, with here and there a touch of all
the different nations which they are absorbing
into themselves; and in the end, | believe, be-
fore magnitude causes disjunction or corrup-
ton produces decay, will become, what they
believe themselves to be now, one of the great
est people the earth has ever seem"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-09-04

Rape Of a Chid-A revolving case of rape
came up for examination at st. Louis, on the
18th inst. The evidence adduced went to
prove that a young man, about twenty years of
age, named VIM. Pfaff, an apprentice in the
barber shop Of Mr.. Philip Wolff. had actually
violated the person of a little daughter of Mr..
Wolf, about eight years of age, and had at
tempted to commit the crime on a younger sis
ter of about six years. Pfaff confessed himself
guilty ofthe outrage and urged in extenualion
ms youth. He was held to bail in the sum of
$1,000, in default of which he was committed
to Jail to await the action Of the grand jury.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-09-04
Our TabIe.
Blackwood's Magazine, July 49,

BlackwOOd's Magazine, July, 1862
Republished by LEONARD scorT & Co., New
York.
This number retains the usual interest of this
work. rstarticle, on the National Defen-
ces of Great Britain" shows a strong apprehen-
sion of an invasion from France, which motives
of policy alone prevent Louis Napoleon from at
tempting at present. The writer thinks that if
10000 or 40, 900 French only, with 10 guns were
to be landed on the coast Of Sussex at the present
| time. they might reach London within a few days,
and become masters of the seat of government,
with all its treasures and arsenals. He therefore
| earnestly presses the immediate increase ofnlilita-
~ and other means of defence.
Westminster Review, for July, 1852
Republished by LEONARD SCOTT & Co.
This number of the Westminster Review ap-
pears to us to be one of the most interesting that
we remember to have seen. None of the articles
are heavy, and all are very rich in information. In
point of style we see nothing special to recon-
mend, and we do not approve Of its views In rela-
ton to Christianity but the vigor, variety, and
freshness which generally mark its papers on Sci
ence, Literature and Politics, and the Reforms of
the day, render this review very attractive.
The above works, together with the London
Quarterly and Edinburgh Reviews, can be had of
LEONARD SCOTT & Co., New York, for the small
sum Of SO.
Southern CuitivatOr, for September.
This highly valuable agricultural journal makes
its monthly visit 10 US with great regularity. 1t
is perhaps the largest journal of the kind published
in the Union, each number containing thirty-tWo
quarto pages, of original and well selected articles
upon Southern agriculture, as well as a great vari-
ETY. of articles upon subjects useful and interesting
to all, interspersed throughout with various en-
cravings. The work is published at Augusta, Ga,
by w. B. Jones, at the low price of 81 per annum
Family Friend, published weekly in Co
lumbia, S. c., by A. c. Goldman & Co.
This is decidedly one of the cheapest and best
conducted family papers in the United states-so
far as our observation goes so thinks a Texas con-
temporary, and so think we. Price 90 per annum
in advance. |
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-09-04

Who Wants a pair Of Match Horses,-We
copy the following from the last Bayou Sara
Ledger:
Who Wants A Pair OF Match Horses "A
subscriber authorizes US to in inform the pub
lie that he will sell Il fine pair of match horses
payable when Gen. Pierce is elected President.
The horses can be seen by application at this
Office. Come Wings, here is a chance as our
friend MeWaters would say, to roll on wheels
and cushions
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-09-04
Special Advertisements.
VAN NOOTEN respectfully

MRS. VAN NOOTEN respectfully in
Iva forms her friends and the public, that the
session for the ensuing year will commence 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 annum, payable quar-
terly IN advance, $500
for MUSIC, 100
For two or three sisters, including Mu-
sic, $500 to 500
Day-scholars, Sc, So and $40 per month, accord.
lngto 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 se-
lected, which Mrs. VAN NooTEN has lately pur-
chased for the exclusive benefit of her pupils,
each pupil will be charged 50 per annum, OF S.
once, Tor all the time they emain at the Seminary
REFERENCES.
PARISH OF IBERvlLLE.
ZION. Lenon L~a6auue, Hon. James Robertson,
'"ase Debl'e"r, John Randolph, Esq,
Mr.. Joseph Breaur.
BATON ROUGE. PORT HUDSON.
Hon. John fiery. Cant. Walker.
alexander Dimary, Esq.-1he Right Req. L. Polk,
d. d., Bishop Of Louisiana.
P~LAQUEMINE.
Rer. B. Wayne, Rep Il. Goodpyn.
NEW op1EANs.
Hon. Pierre souls. alfred Heaaea. Esq,
Fl. c. Cammne&, Esq, Rev. Chas. Goodrich,
DR.. aud Mrs. MacauLag.
IJ--,@s-- 49, a. 1cAn
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-09-04

The Boys.--We would suggest to the young
ladies the propriety of making an appropriate
banner for the boys, that they may turn out in
brilliant style on the day of the great Barbe.
cue. 1t is to the boys we must look for great
things in the distant future, and their impor-
lance must not be moderated, particularly as
they rise to manhood SO early in these progress.
siye DAYS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-09-04
Great Steamboat Disaster on Lake Erie

Great Steamboat Disaster on Lake Eric
The papers give lengthy details of the terri
BILE collision that took place on Lake Erie, be-
tween the propeller Ogdensburg and steamer
Atlantic, by which the latter was so much in
jured that she sank in about thirty minutes
1t is supposed that over two hundred lives
were lost. The greatest excitement prevails
at Erie against the persons who had charge of
the Atlantic.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-09-04

UThe Supreme Court Of Maine has decided
that the inhabitants of that State may keep IL
quor in their houses for their own use, and that
liquor may be brought into and transported
within or through the State, if it be not inten-
ded for sale. The amount of the decision
seems to be, that the legislature may prohibit
the sale, or keeping or offering for sale, Of Ii
quor; but cannot prohibit its use.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-09-04

Fire IN Alerandria.--A destructive fire oc-
Cured at Alexandria, in Rapides parish, on the
2Sth ult. 1t originated in the store of Mr.. D,
Sullivan, and extended up to the banking house
of Mr.. Chew, which was also burned, destroy
ing two front squares, and two others immedi-
ately in their rear. The two front squares
comprised the heaviest business portion of the
town.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-09-04

The Prospect in New York.-A private cor
respondent. writing from New York, says: 81
nave recently been through the entire portion
OF our Northern States; and, mark nv word,
the State of New York is as sure for Scott and
Graham as Vermont Isl Washington Repub-
lie.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-09-04

Sirh District Court.-The September term
of this court for the parish Of Iberville, CON-
mences in this tow next Monday; very little
business, we understand, is before it. There
is a case Of murder to be tried, the killing
of an Irishman in this place some six weeks
since, by an Italian.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-09-04

u At the late Hillsborough meeting, gotten
up expressly as a compliment to Gen. Pierce,
the assembly was addressed by John Van Bu-
rem and Ex-senator Dix, two of the most un-
compromising Freesoilers in the United States.
We should like to know what they said, favor
ing the election Of Gen. Pierce, upon this in
teresting occasion.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-09-04

Another Terrible Steamboat Disaster THE
steamboat DR.. Franklin No. 2 collapsed a fue
at Turkey Island, about four miles above ST..
Genevieve, Mo-, on the night of the 2lst ult.,
scalding and killing nearly all of her deck pas
sengers and crew, together with both engi-
neers. The boat was running slowly at the
time down stream.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-09-04

UThe Cotton and Corn crops in Pointe
Coupee are said to be the best made in that pa
IRISH for several years. The Echo SAYS the
plant cane is also very fine, but the Ratoons
have not succeeded well this season.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-09-04

A Young SherD-Thv Martinsburg Repub.
hcan says that Thomas L. hApR1sos, AGED Ia
years, was sworn in a few days ago. as 6enutv
Sheriff of Berkeley County, Va.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-09-04
Burk upon Scou-Beauties of Literalure.-

Burk upon Scou--Beauties Of L~iterature.-
The last Baton Rouge Advocate contains u
communication from Ex-Judge ]. ]. BuRk, ex-
cusing himself to the Bayou Goula Barbecue
committee for his non-attendance, and giving
the heads of his address which he intended to
make on that occasion. We have other use
for our columns than to give space to the en-
tire article-merely contenting ourself by Civ
ing the following sentences, to show his opin-
ion of Gen. Scorr, but particularly as speci,
mems of the beauties of Literature:
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-09-04

Col. II: A. StepGrt.--Another letter from
this gentleman to his distinguished friend, Gen
DAVIDSON, will appear in our next.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-09-04
Grand Wing Barbecue and Ball
IN E

GTAt an adjourned Meeting of the Wings
held in Orillion's New Hall, Plaquemine, it was
concluded to give a Grand Wing Barbecue and Ball
in this town on SATURDAY, 25M of September
1852, at which time and place the Wings of her
vile hope to see present a great portion of their
friends, of both parties, from the city and from the
surrounding parishes. The most eminent speak
ers may be expected to be present. The following
gentlemen We're appointed on the various Com
mittees:
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-09-04
BURK UPON SCOTT.

H stands selfconfessed, a deserter from
the Democratic camp, without the mitigation of
even a subterfuge to pretext his secession"
"He stands selfconfessed a %recreant from the
first and best tenet of the Democratic Creed.
from the spirit Of BrotherIy love inspired by
the divinity through the holy mediums of Cha
rity and humanity into the Constitution"
ale is insurrectional to the Constitution"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-20
EMIGRATION FROM. GERMANY

Previous to 1880 there but year during which
the emigration from Germany to this country reached
above $4,000 In 1882 it rose to $4,000 in 1887 to
$4,000; but fell in 1S43 % 600 the number then Of
persons who during the decade closing with that year.
went beyond in search Of better fortune averaged
about $4,000 annually From this time forth there has
been rapid increase in the extent of the emigration In
1874 Germany sent out, in round numbers, $4,000 emf
grants; in 1885, $1,000; in 1916 and 47-the famine
years-more than 100000; in ls4s, 40, and 50-the
of revolutionary disturbance and political proscrp
ton-rom 80 600 to 100000 and in 1851 something
than 1t is calculated that these emigants have
carried of Germany capital the value of $50 00
Cincinnati AHds
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-20
THE JAPANESE EXPEDITION.

The following statement is said to exhibit the eff
fective force of the squadron which is to sail next
month for Japan, under the command Of Com.
PERRY:
The VermoAt, with 90 guns and 800 men Mississippi
375 Susquehanna, $50 men; Princeton, 100 men
Mary's, % guns and 100 men vincennss % guns and
100 Macedonian, % guns and $50 men Porpoise,
10 guns aud 100 men Southampton guns Lexington,
guns and Talbot, already sailed, guns Total 206
guns and 3,045 The three last named vessels are
storeshps There are TO be added to the ships com
psnes 700 marines, which, with the complement Of the
storeshps officers scientific corps and others attached
to the expedition, will make effective force OF 1000
men and $50 guns, mostly heavy ordnance The steam
ers each to mount couple Of Pa1han she-guns Of
largest caber and placed revolving trucks so as to
sweep the horizon These guns intended to be used
for the discharge Of shells 80 and 100 pounds EACH and
long 4ys making % guns TO each steamer Each ship is
provided With brass 24pOund field pieces to be used
for shells or canister shot"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-20
SOUTH CAROLINA.

bers of the South Carolina Legislature which voted
to throw the electoral vote of that State for Pierce
and King, Protest was adopted declaring that
that State did not acquiesce in the Compromise
measures The Legislature, it now appears, had
the good sense to reject this protest. The Charles
ton Constitutional Union says:
:" The State is thus saved the ridiculous attitude of
supporting the Administration whilst seeking the
throw of the Government. But more important more
cheering results attach to this defeat of protest against
Mr. Pierces Union principles 1t is proclamation that
the against the Union is at length to that
South Carolina is to back into the Union
to her ancient glorious loyalty and to exercise her
legitimate influence in controlling its counsels and shap
ing its destinies"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-20
OUR NAVY.

The English Government is strictly attending to
the improvement of its Navy All the new i'm
provements and inventions in the art Of navigation
or the construction of vessels have been applied
diligently and perseveringly to their ships of war.
Of late months they have been building some i'm
mense steamships and propellers, heavily armed.
The ten ine-of-battle ships ordered to be lately
built are to be fitted with screw propellers. The
i" Royal Albert is to have engines Of 1000 horse
power. She will carry $50 guns, and be of 400
tons burden.
The French, likewise, are at work upon their
Navy. When LOUIS NAPOLEON does 90 to war, he
will astonish Europe by the improvements which
have been made in Naval architecture and equipage
in France during the present peace The French
Navy now is very formidable one
On the contrary, (says the Connecticut Courant,)
our Navy is making no progress, and does not keep
up to the spirit and improvement of the age Should
war take place, it win be found exceedingly def
cient Where is the blame Every attempt the
present Administration has made for the increase of
the Navy has been met with the reproach of extra
vagance. "The increased expenses of the Admin
istration in time of peace" has been the cry of the
partisan papers, whenever any attempt has been
made to increase our Navy
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-20

Addressing his constituents few days ago,
Colonel BENTON advcrted to the expenditure of the
General Government as fit subject for reform but
at the same time he rebuked the bitter partisans
who complain of its increase as an abuse resulting
from Wing rule. The Colonel said
Let me do justice. Party warfare throws the blame
of these sixty millions tn. present Wing Administra
ton MEMORABLE history win have to qualify that re
proach and TO tell that Democratic maorities we're in
both Houses of Congress when that appalling sum was
voted And further, that it would have been seventy
instead Of sixty millions If the lOU House ss it call
ed had sanctioned all the appropriations voted in the
upper"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-20

ELECTION FUs.lt appears that the Wings Of Gettys-
burg pa determined not to lose the opportunity
for jofcation account of their late defeat at the
Presidential election. Resolved TO have procession,
they started in body Monday night of last week.
Salt river Before their final leave they moved in pro-
cession through the streets and amid the grief which
loud and bosterous the part Of Of the
emgrants, there something rather funny" in the
fixtures" they taking with them to render their
new abode comfortable They had their roasters, their
jugs meat -four onions net knapsacks in short every
thing in the eating and clothing line that could be thought
Of and some Of them had their wives and little The
whole affair was well got up and produced great deal
Of good feeling all Sides and quite damper upon
the Pierce "jo6cation " which came of on Tuesday
night SO we learn from the Gettysburg Sentinel"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-20

ACTION hSD REACTION IN FARsNG.--Fences operate in
two ways II good they defence If poor offence
Many farmer by too sparingy seeding his new mea-
dows has had TO cede his whole farm.
Every farmer should see daily every animal he has and
inspect It's condition Weekly visits as with some soon
result in weakly animals
The who provides well sheltered coes for his sheen
in WINTER VIII soon find plenty Of for bis own back
good housewife should not be person Of one idea
but should be equally familiar with the flower garden and
Hour barrel and though her lesson should be to lessen
expense yet the Of fine rose should not be ess
valued than the cent in the TILL Ifher husband is skill
full sover Of grain she is equally skiful as sewer Of
garments ne keeps his hoes bright by use she keeps
the hose Of the whole family in order.
Albany Cultiuator
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-20

AN AMERICAN SCHOOL Book IN ESoLASD.-We noticed
some time since excellent reading book entitled the
Standard Speaker, compiled by Mr. Epes Sargent and pub
ished in a very handsome style by Messrs Thomas Cow
perthwait Co., Philadelphia We pleased to learn
this valuable textbook is properly appreciated abroad
and that appears to be attaining high reputation
in England rs it enjoys in this country. The London
Athenmum Of August Fl commends il to asprants in eo
cuton for the "great variety Of excellent examples and
exercises in prose and poetry for defamation =; and
praises the matter free from the pedanry
that besets most Evolutionary treatses The Ahenaum
also pronounces the collection remarkable for its origin
atty the date Of its citations and the abunaace
Of the latter from American authors and orators II
has been widely adopted ia the principal schools and col
eges Of the United States fourth edition has been
Gently published.--Nep Orleans Commercial Bulletin
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-20

GALE ON LAKE ERIE.-From Buffalo We have some par
cuars relative 70 the desructveness Of the gale Lake
Erie which commenced Thursday and continued till
midnight Friday. Among the vessels injured were
the propellers Samson and Globe, both of which win
prove total wrecks. The former had board fifteen
hundred barrels Of four all Of which is lost In the gale
the Sunday previous the same boat obliged to
throw five hundred barrels. The steamer St. Louis
loaded with CATTLE hogs and two thousand barrels Of
four also wrecked, together with large number Of
sailing vessels In consequence Of the singing frost
Friday night it is feared that the Of the disabled
vessels suffered dreadfuy. One curious circumstance
connected with this gale is the fact that great number
of human bodies have been floating where the
steamer Atlantic sunk weeks ago. It is sup
posed that the sugngs Of the lake have upheayed these
bodies from their watery graves.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-20
ECUADOR.

We have received papers from Quito to the 2lst
and Guayaquil to the 2Sth September. They are
filed with the proceedings of the National Assem-
bly, at Guayaquil, which has adopted the new Con-
stitution, and elected with great unanimity Gen.
JOSE MARIA URBINA President, and Senior PAoI-
FIco CHIRIBozA Vice President of the Republic
The President is said to be about fortythree years
of age. He was at the head of the late Provision
al Government when the country was invaded by
Flores, and is considered the best qualified citizen
in the Republic for the station. His election APP
pears to have given general satisfaction, and augurs
well for the future tranquility progress, and pros
perity Of the country. His new Cabinet is COM
posed of Dr. JAvIER EsPINosA, Secretary of the
Interior, Foreign Relations, and Treasury, and Col
1sIDRo VITERI, Minister of War and Marine.