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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22
From our Issue of the Sth
TO Whigs and Others.

Ihls week we send a number of comics Of our
paper to those in the Parish who have never "a
yet been subscribers, but who are known and A.
knoWledged as among the best and most consistent
In the Wing ranks. To others who disagree with
us In politics: we likewise send it, believing ther
would ik to see both sides of the question. (f
all we request they will read and become acquajn.
ted with the character of our paper; and if. BY the
lst of June, thay do not wish 10 be considered spb-
scrlbers, they have only to let it remain in tbe
Postofiiee. 10 the Wings generally we look for
an undivided support the entire and cordial pal
ronage OF its party, is the just expectation of a
party journal; but that description of support, or
any other, do we ask or seek, unless we merit it
by anceasing energy and application to our bust
ness-ln giving a correct epilome, as far as our Ii
mlts will permit, OF the domestic, foreign and po-
iItlcal news OF the times; and in exercising what
humble talent We possess in our editorial course as
tends to the elevation OF the high moral attributes
of our nature-in pleading for progress and the
advancement of the peoples interests-in main.
tanning and disseminating the true and radical
principles of Republicanism-and while boldly
leagueing for the constitutional rights of the South,
never losing sight for a moment of the inestimable
the greatness and power, which belong
to the present and future generations of our land
while we acknowledge the banner of our glorious
Union.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22

Printers Meeting.-The Editors and Proprie.
tors Of the Louisiana Chronicle" and "Bayou
Sara Ledger" have this day mutually agreed
upon certain rules and charges which will be
found embodied in the following Resolutions:
RESOLVED, That from and after the pubDica-
ton OF the present numbers of their respective
journals, no announcement will be made of
candidates for local Offices, unless the amount
Of FIVE dollars accompanies the same.
Resolved, That for an announcements of Con-
gressional or Gubernatorial candidates, the nm
derslgned will expect remuneration, (sav fifteen
dollars) and unless satisfactory arrangements
are made for the payment of the same by the
local committees of each party, such announce
ments will not be made.
Resoheud, That candidates for Office having
their names inserted at this time, the same will
be discontinued after the 18th inst, unless paw
ment is made for said announcements.
Resolved, That five dollars will be demanded
for printing election tickets, from each candi-
date; and no tickets delivered unless the cash
IL pao. II. c. STANARD,
Editor La. Chronicle.
JAS. r. MARKS,
Ed. Bayou Sara Ledger.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22

DOur town a few years since was known
only as a retreat of the bear hunter and the
wild denizens of the forest, which at that time
was their favorite ground; but by the steady
flow OF the tide Of emigration, drawn hither by
the fertility of the soil, and the salubrity of the
climate, makes it assume the appearance of a
town. We have a healthy locality, noted for
good water and excellent schools, Male and
Female. In fact, Bastrop is one Of the most
delightful and pleasant little villages w have
seen-citizens open, kind, afable, gene.
rous, and noted for their peaceful and general
sociability.-Bastrop North L~ouisianaian.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22

Campaign Republic.-Mr. H. E. JOHNSON
editor Of the Loaisiana State Republican, pub.
lished in New Orleans, fourth district, proposes
topublish weekly a campaign journal, adeyo.
sed 70 the advocacy Of Wing Principles, and to
support the claims of the nominee of the Who
National Convention for the Presidency" Mr..
J. Is highly calculated for the task he has as.
signed himself, and We trust he will be literally
patronized. The terms are 81 80 for single
subscribers, or Oil each for a club Of ten. A
copy Of the prospectus can be seen at our
Reading Room.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22

U'That excellent French journal, published
in New York, the Courier des Etats- Unis, in a
late issue, states that it's republican opinions 50
far from doing it an injury, have only extended
its circulation. and strengthened its influence
among the French scattered over all parts of
the Union; and that the sincerity of its conyic.
tons, coupled with the line Of decorum which
thas not ceased to follow, have secured 70 il
even the esteem Of those who do not share its
opinions, and therefore it's former Subscribers
remain attached to it, and the new continue to
come on in large numbers fact honorable n
the French residents in this country.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22

Business Principes.-The editors of the
Gazette and Adrocate, Baton Rouge, the Ledger
at Bayou Sara, and the Chronicle, st. Francis
vile, publish resolutions of meetings in their
respective papers, stating their conditions for
announcing candidates for Office, either those
nominated by a party or otherwise. 1t is made
imperative that advance payments be made at.
ter the first or second insertions, and if any
fail to do so, all such announcements are then
discontinued. Our terms for the announce
ment of candidates of every description will
be found on our first page.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22

That Serenade.--We Were not aware till
next day of the honor conferred upon us last
saturday night, in a serenade given by the
young men of our town. True, we heard
some OF Inc departing notes Of their delightful
music but did not for a moment, in our half
dreamy existence, suppose that it was intended
Tor our ears, otherwise we should have ram
sacked sideboard and pantry to see if we could
md anything in the shape Of solids and liquids
that would agree with the stomachs of serena
aers. Gentlemen, we return you our sincere
thanks for the COMPLIMENTARY trust that nert
time you will not acatch us mapping"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22
WING Meeting i'm planuon

IN pursuance to the recommendation If :"
Wing Central Committee, and public notioo he
Wings of the Parish of Iberville, CONVENE uN e The
Theodore Orlllion's New Hall, on SatprdsrNn
18th May, 1882, at II O'clock NJ. On motiyorn1 ne
II. F. Deblleux, Esq, Mr.. V, J. Dupuy t9oE %
chalrr, When the meeting proceeded to an organi,,
ton by the appointment of the following A.
proposed by H. F. Deblieux on the part of y
Central Committee, to wit: LIE
Major AUBRY DUruY, President,
Vne Presidents.
Narclsse Leblanc, Rosemond Orillion
Coi. n. A. Stewart, Theodore Johnston
DIR. Thos, Towles, DR.. 3. r. Hall
VIM. A. Read, Esq, John Garlick,
Zenon Labauve, Nj. C.. Hebert
Henry Desobry, W. Dupuy.
LOUIS Desobry, David A. Barrow,
On motion of V. J. Dupuy, H. F. Deblienrn =.
added to the number of Vice Presidents. "@
H. F. Deblieux then introduced to the mso,;.
the following gentlemen: Louis Petit, VaImon.
Hebert, ). b. Labauve, Dan'l Hickey, F a.
Woods, Charles Smith, Hilaire Bergerop. W.
White, Frank White, Col. Clark, Alex. Barrou.
M. Barrow, j. V. Durable, V. Broussard. Dorr;TI,
Landry, W Jones Lyle and John Lobdell, deleoaths.
and nominees from the Parish of West Rat
Rouge. "0h
Col. Clark, on behalf of said delegation, la4
before the meeting a report of the proceedings ofa
Wing Meeting, held in said Parish on the stb inc,
which being read was filed among the panerV #
this meeting.
The meeting then went into nomination NJ
candidates for the Parish.
n. +. Deblieux, President of the Wing Central
Committee, on part of said Committee, pronoss5
ZENON LABAUVE and C. ADAMS, j.. w6o
We're unanimously chosen.
The Convention then proceeded to the non;na.
ton OF suitable persons as delegates for the Sen.
atorial District.
H. F. Deblieux, on part of a majority of the
Wing Central Committee, proposed John A. Oar
denne.
R. L. Watson nominated Col. r. A. Stewsr.
On motion of Col. r. A. Stewart
RESOLVED, That this election be by ballot.
Messrs. Zenon Labauve and H.. F. Deblieux be.
ing appointed t~ellers, proceeded to count the votes
on the first ballot, when Mr.. J. A. DARDENNE
having received a majority of the votes polIed
was, on motion of Col. r. A. Stewart, unapi..
mously accepted by this meeting as one of tba
candidates for this Senatorial District.
On motion of Col. r. A. Stewart
Resolred, That W. JONES LYLE. the nominal
of the Parish of West Baton Rouge. he man..
mously accepted as the other candidate for tho s.;a
Senatorial District. 'aia
On motion of Col. r. A. Stewart. the West r.
ton Rouge delegation were invited to exnress tbo;.
opinion OF the nomination of J. A. Da,donna
when Mr.. J. L. Lobdell, on behalf of sai5 daIanN e'
ton, assured the meeting tina, they most beanTr
and cordially accepted and approved of the sams
The meeting then adjourned sine dir
(Slgned} AUBRY DUPUY, President.
DAVID A. BARROW, Secretaries.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22

The Volcanic Eruption ON Haraii.-AR abb
stract from correspondents letter, in the Pol
ynesian, says the New York Mirror, is of SO
much interest that we copy it entire. A jet of
lava play ing 500 feet in air must indeed be a
magnificent and sublime sight:
BY an accurate measurement of the enor.
nous jet of glowing lava, where it first broke
forth On the side Of Mauna I.oa, it was aseer-
tanned to be five hundred feet high! This was
upon the supposition that it was thirty miles
distant. We are of the opinion that it was a
greater distance, say from forty to sixty miles.
With a glass, the play of this jet, at night, was
distinctly observed, and a more sublime sight
can scarce be imagined. A column of molten
lava, glowing with the most intense heat, and
projecting into the air to a distance of Five hum
dred feet, was a sight so rare, at the same time
so awfuliy grand, as to excite the most lively
feelings OF and admiration, even when
viewed at a distance of forty or fifty miles.
how mnch more aw~e-inspiring would it have
been at a distance of one or two miles, where
the sounds accompanying such an eruption
could have been heard. The fall of such a
column would doubtless cause the earth to
tremble; and the roar ofthe rushing mass would
nave been like the mighty waves of the ocean
beating upon q rock-bound coast.
The diameter Of this jet is supposed to be
over one hundred feet, and this we can easily
believe, when we reflect that from il proceeded
the river of lava that flowed off from it toward
the sea. In some places the river is a mile wide.
and In others more constructed. At some points
it has filled up ravines one hundred, to two hun
dred and three hundred feet in depth, and flow.
ed on. 1t entered a heavy forest, and the giant
growth Of centuries is cut down before it like
grass before the mowers scythe! No obstacle
can arrest it in its descent to the sea. Mounds |
are covered over, ravines are filled up, forests
destroyed and the habitations of men are con-
sumed like fax in a furnace. Truly, "He touch
eth the hills and they smoke.n
We have not yet heard ofany destruction of
lite from the eruption now in progress. A ru-
has reached us that a small native VILLAGE
has been destroyed, but of this we have no an.
intelligence. Should it reach the sea
destroying life Or property, it will be a
matter of thankfulness and almost unhoped for
exemption.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22

D. D. Avery, Esq.-We observe that this
gentleman is spoken of as a candidate for the
Convention in the parish of East Baton Rouge.
If it were possible to elect so good a Wing.
and one Of such superior abilities, in a parish
where Locofoeoism is so largely in the ascen-
dent, we trust Mr.. A. will be brought forward.
His talents in the Convention would be of in
estimable benefit to his fellow-citizens, ana an
honor to his parish.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22

Want Of Rain.-For several weeks the air
has been growing more thick with dust, and
the earth becoming more heated--for within
this period of time we have not had a single
shower of rain. We trust that this deleterious
weather will soon have an end. The crops are
much in want of rain at this time, and we fear
that if it does not come soon, the Furnishing
condition of our plantations will be materially
injured. P. Sit rained beautifully two hours
after the above was in type and in the form,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22
The Democratic Meeting.

We regret we were not present at the De-
mocratic meeting last Thursday. We did, how
ever, get as far as the door, but the room was
entirely too small and too crowded to venture
in. 1t was decidedly q uarm affair and a jam
up meeting, and no mistake. 1t is a pity that
policy could not find a larger apartment for an
admiring auditory to listen to those electric
bursts of soul-stirring eloquence which, we
are told, spouted out like sparkling lava from
the quiverless lips of Democracy's sturdiest
champions. We admire their spunk, as evinc-
ed by their announcements. There's nothing
like laying ii m thick when the game is despe-
rate. 1t was an occasion, indeed, that required
tall taMing--and didn't they do it! Their prin-
ciple theme (if they had a thence was, in con-
tending that party nominations ought not to
have been made, and that the Wings frststart-
ed it! Oh, iemeny! what a consistent, dis.
Interested set of fellows those Democrats are
in a horn. Who-where were party nomina-
tons FIRST made? Why, at the very capital,
the headquarters of Locofocoism! Messrs.
BEAL, WILLIAMS and HEBRON were the first
nominations made in this State for the Conven-
ton! And we would politely ask our verita-
bic friends if these gentlemen are Whigs?-
Wero they nominated by a mass meeting of
the citizens of East Baton Rouges Out upon
such f1ummery and weak invention to catch
the votes of an ignorant few! The truth, in
plain terms, is this: in East Baton Rouge.
where the Democrats are in the majority, it is
very right and patriotic to make party nomina-
tons for delegates to the State Convention;
but here in 1berville, a few miles distant, where
they arc in the minority, it is a heinous and
shameful act for the Wings to make nomina-
tons! Now, this is decidedly rich, isn't it,
1t is q beautiful specimen of Democratic poll
cy and consistency,
Well, after the speaking, the meeting pro-
ceeded to nominate, it is presumed, the ablest
men of their party as candidates for the Con-
~vention. Col. p. O. HEBERr and BALTHAzAR
DUPUY were selected as Parish candidates.
the latter gentleman declining, a. TALBOT,
Esq, was chosen in his place. The nominal
ton of VIM. STUART by the Democracy of
Baton Rouge, as one of the candidates of
the Senatorial District, was ratified. No nom.
nation for the District from this parish. was
made by them.
Wings, organize-organize! |
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22

Napoleon the Prince Phgiaria-Al concur
in the belief that the 10th May, 1862, will be
one OF especial mark in French history. The
ceremony is modelled, like all French ceremo-
MES, like all French institutions. civil and nol;t;-
cal, Of nowadays, after analogous ceremonies
and institutions of the time of the Empire.
During the hundred days, after the Emperor's
return from Elba, an imposing fete was held in
this same Champ de Mars, at which the Empe.
ror in person restored the eagles to the nation
al standards. Let us record the Emneror,s
speech to the army on that occasion. Il occu-
pies but four lines. We shall see how nearly
the nephew's will resemble it on the 10th Of
May. The Emperor said, as he delivered the glo-
nous ana loved eagles to the several regiments
-"SeldIers! confide to you the eagle, with
the national colors. You swear to defend #
with your blood against the enemies of our
country and of this throne,-you swear that it
shall ever be your rallying- sign: you swear ii"
WJ Tu
=. nnc,sfnR.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22
OUR SIDEWALKS.

Dir. Editor-In a small country town like Pla
quemine, ground is not by far SO valuable as in
large city, where every inch of it, according to it.
locality, commands a very high price. 1t is a greal
object there to economist space as much as posi-.
bic but | cannot see what necessity there is gen.
orally for such economy in a country town. dc
not speak, of course, of economy of private indi.
vlduals IN building on and otherwise improving
their own lots. 1t is economy Of space in the lay
ing out of streets, sidewalks and public squares
that I refer to. In our town the streets are broad
enough-but the side,calksl Why are they so mar
row? A large number of them, and that too in
the very heart Of the town, are so contracted that
two persons cannot walk side by side on them with
comfort and convenience. On many of them, in
deed, a gentleman and lady have no decent alter
native but to walk behind each other in single file,
like persons treading a single footpath through the
woods. In such cases no wonder that most per-
sons take to the wide street as the best way. pre-
ferring even its mud, thick and sticky as it is. to
the narrow, inconvenient and slippery sidewalk
Very many of them are merely well-trodden foot
tracks, with two grassy ridges on each side. and
a dutch by them, into which you will easily fall
unless you keep well within the track.
Now, MI. Editor, this is an evil which l think
ought to be remedied. Surely all our sidewalks
should be wide enough to admit of two or three
persons walking side by side. Public convenience
and comfort demand a change for the better in this
respect. A Mayor and Council have Just been
elected, and from. their character and efficiency in
other matters, it is to be presumed their admins
tration will be marked by great wisdom and vigor
in doing all in their power to promote the interests
and advance the comfort of the town. I would
commend this matter to their serious considera.
ton. Its said that the corporation is too poor to !
have the sidewalks paved; but is it too poor to
have them raised, some of them widened, and
all made firm and solid like the one by Mr.. Desc
ofys stores on Bank street. Observer.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22
organize-organize!

hossuh and Captain Long.-At Lowell. on
the 18th inst, a MFR. A. R. Brown, in introdu.
cling a Mr.. Long, to kossuth, took occasion to
pronounce his name with an emphatic sheer or
slur, that was observed by all present--adding
that it wasa name familiar to kossuth. The
Hungarian was slightly touched at this and re-
buked Mr.. Brown with the remark that he
would take this occasion to say that the stories
in circulation respecting Captain Longs treat
ment Of him were utterly ~groundless,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22
MIR, Adams Declines,

1t will be seen, from what follows, that Mr.
ADAMS has been compelled, through i'll health
to decline his nomination, and that another
meeting Of the Wings is called for Saturday
next.
GAta Meeting of the Wing Central Commit
tee, held Friday 21st May, at Plaquemine, the
President communicated to the Meeting, a letter
from C. ADAMS, Jr, Esq, declining his nomina'
ton for the Convention.
Whereupon, it was unanimously
Resoued, That the wishes of Mr.. ADAMS be &C.
ceded to; that his letter of resignation be published
in the Sentinel, and that the President of the Com
mittee call a Meeting of the Wings of this Parish
for Saturday next.
TIL Meeting is consequently called for SAT-
URDAY meet, 2sh instant, to be held at the Ball
Room of Theodore Orillion, at ii o'clock, A. NJ,
precisely.
H. F. DEBLIEUX, President.
W. P. BRADBURN, Secretary.
New ORLEANS, May 10, 1852.
Hon. H. F. DEBL1EUx,
President Of the Wing COMMITTEE,
Parish Of BervWe:
Dear Sir-I have been unofffcially informed
that was nominated at Public Meeting held on
the 18th inst, as a candidate to represent the Pa
IRISH in the Convention to be held in July next, to
change the Constitution of the State. / am sim
cerely grateful for this renewed assurance of the
confidence and good feeling of my neighbors, and
would gladly accept the nomination, if my health
did not forbid it. A few months absence will, I
hope, enable me to render good service hereafter.
Respectfully,
Your obliged friend and obd't serv't,
c.. ADAMS, Jr.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22

The Printers National Conuentiou-Cuc1n.
matt, May Ga resolution RECOMMENDING tha
abolition of Sunday work was discussed. and
adop.ea unanimously; also, that no printer COM
ing rom or cities where there is a Prin-
.ers Union shall be admitted to membership
In a Union without producing a certificate Of
membership from the Union where he came
from; and should there be no Union, satisfacto-
ny evidence Of his having served o regular an.
premiership shall be required.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22

1.-THE earthquake on the Goth ult, is said
70 have shook the walls Of houses and ratified
china and window glass at Lynchburg, Virgil
ma At staunton fVa.) the shock is said TO
have lasted nearly a minute, and some houses
were 50 violently shaken that the occupants
made q Precipitate retreat. A Greensborouph
NJ the jarring undulatory motion was dis
t!nctiy feItduring four and FIVE seconds, shaking
the windows and rocking the furniture in the
houses,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22
Eleyating Coin.-The French roo,,as =.

Eaesatingg Coin.-The French rogues can re.
move one side of a silver coin with n verv fne
saw, cut out the silver in the middle, FIJI up with
fuser metal, solder on the surface again. and
leave the piece looking as before! Most Of the
pieces thus altered bear the eHigy either Of
Louis XVIII, Charles X, or Louis pbilipna
The fraud was first detected at The Bank Of
France. The deterioration of the coins thus
altered is about ecvsn.tenths.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22

"Saraine Point' Precinet.-Our friends liy-
ing in the vicinity Of the cutoff, West Baton
Rouge, request US to state that there is no such
precinct as the above. Cutoff Precinct is the
proper name. Be it known then, that the peo-
pie in the locality alluded to, acknowledge no
such precinct as Sardine Point.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22

Candid.-The Petersburg (Va.) South Sid
democrat says in a recent issue: aNo man
who surveys with an intelligent eye the present
political condition of the country, can pretend
to any very great confidence in the success Of
the Democratic party in the. next Presidential
election"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22

DA Baltimore letter says, aGen, Scott, is
no Longer spoken of in this latitude, the course
of his Northern friends indicating that he will
preserve entire silence upon the Compromise
measures"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22

TCoral ornaments have again con,e into
fashion, and are worn as looms TO short .,o.,,..
in the form of agraffaes, necklaces cflargs.a.
with ends hanging down I'd The waist, and Of
bracelets. .
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22

UrThe Baton Rouge Gazette announces the
death Of Col. James Fl. Dakin, on the 18th inst.
at his residence In that parish, after q long and
painful illness.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-05-22

USee New Advertisements meet Pare.