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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24

Mr. Clay's Wish.-The Washington cores
pendent Of the Philadelphia North American
writess
SaMr Clay was very comfortable last night
and is. much refreshed this morning. All his
efforts, and hopes are now directed to enable
him to gain sufficient strength to appear once
more in the Senate, and to utter slast admonl-
ton against the danger of the new doctrines
which have been preached, and which threat
ems the permanency of our Institutions He
would rather speak than write out his thoughts;
and while maintaining, he has awlays done here
tofore, the cause of liberty throughout the
world, and proclaiming himself its intlcxible
champion, he will, at every hazard, pronounce
against the scheme of intervention. The time
at which he means to make this exposition of
his views cannot now be definitely fixed, and
must depend upon his physical condition; but
he is stern and resolved in his purpose to
make it, and he will make it even if in the at
tempt he should die on the floor.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24

Clay and Lgfayehe:-The Washington cor
respondent of the Savannah Georgian, writing
in reference to the reception Of Kossuth by the
House Of Representatives, says:
By the way, heard an interesting anecdote
of Clay and Lafayette, which, perhaps, has got
out long since. / heard it from good authority.
1t appears that Mr.. Clay wrote the ansuer him
self, that Lafayette gave to Mr.. Clay's beauti-
ful speech on the occasion of Lafayette's reeep-
ton by the House. Mr.. Clay being asked if
it were really so, laughing!y replied in the affir-
native, and that 'Lafayette's speech was highly
comp limented, but his own (Mr. Clay's)was not
noticed"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24

Howh Works.-We find the following in
the Baltimore Clipper, of the 7th instant:
1.-TWO of the Hungarians that cane to this
country in the steamship Mississippi, are about
starting a newspaper in New York, to be devo-
ted-frst to the freedom of Hungary, and Sec
ondly to the local affairs ofthe United States
The prospectus is published in the papers of
that city Of yesterday morning, and looks very
much like the Abolitiopfaetio had a hand in
its drawing up. The editors, who sign them
selves A. Guyrman and F. Wutschel, in speak.
ing of that part of their journal which will be
devoted to the United States, says:
The following are the pending questions Of
the present policy, in reference to which we
will give our course and platform: 'gh "" ne
1. The Slavery question. With regard to it,
we consider the Compromise no settled solu-
tion, but a provisional law, for the ~abrogation
Of which, at least so far as the extraaitionsaf
slaves is concerned, we will employ all the
means which a public organ can command.
2. Land Reform. We defend the principle
Of the soil.
The prospectus is accompanied by a certifii.
cate Of character and capaeity, signed 81. Kos.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24

&C 1t is not often that we make excuses to
our patrons. Since its first week, no paper,
has ever been more regular in its issue, or, for
a country paper, contained a greater quantity
Of general reading and intelligence of the day.
We say this without the fear of being thought
egotistical. But really, this week, oul' paper
will present a bare appearance in this respect;
but which is attributable more to the large
number of official advertisements necessarily
to be inserted, Interesting though in them
selves than to any apparent neglect Oh our
part. On Monday, the coolest day probably
ever recollected here, it was out of the ques-
ton to think of touching the cold metal of
which type is composed; and on Tuesday
forenoon even, in throwing water upon the
form for distribution, in close proximity to a
not stove, it would Immediately CONCEAL, rem
dering the columns as firm and solid as if.they
were stereotyped, and making distribution inn
possible. We might state other reasons as an
excuse for any apparent remissness, which
would astonish the reader and elicit sentiment
of commentator in a generous mind, but a it
her too personal, delicacy, "a rare feeling in
breast of an editor) warns us to stop.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24

A Prediction.-Recent events have called to
recollection the following prediction of Victor
Hugo: ga day will come when the only battle
field shall be the market open to commerce, and
the mind opento new ideas. A day will come
when q cannon shall be exhibited in public
museums just as an instrument Of torture is
now, and people shall be astonished how such
a thing could have been. A day will com
when those two immense groups, the United
States of America and the United States of
Europe, shall be seen placed in the presence
of each othor, extending the hand Of fellow
ship across the ocean, exchanging their produce,
their commerce, their industry, their arts, their
genius, clearing the earth, peopling the deserts,
meliorating creation under the eyes of the Gre
ator, and untiring for the good of all; these
two irresistible and indefinite powers, the fra
ternity of men and the power Of Cod
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24

Bayou P1aquemine IS Years Ago--We
accidentally heard one Of our oldest and most
respectable planters remark, a few days since,
that Rfty-six years ago, by telling a cotton
wood on one bank of Bayou Plaquemine the
trunk could reach the other side and afford a
good crossing. We think it would take eight
Or ten times as many trunks of cotton-woods
to reach across now. This proves that the
Bayou is rapidly widening, faster now undoubt-
eddy (by reason Of the vast volume of water
which rushes through it for six or eight
months in the year, than at any former period,
and calls for the serious consideration Of those
most interested.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24

Scott and Cass.-Major Gen. Scoa we sea
it stated, honored Kossuth with a call on Nev
Years day. While there, Gen. Cass came n.
and going up to Gen. Scott, in his usual puffy
manner, exclaimed, "Well, General, are YOU
prepared 10 lead a hundred thousand Americans
to Hungary to assist our friend, the Governor"
':ssir,' replied General Scott, drawing himself
up 70 the height of his stately person, Il am
prepared TO lead ny eountrymen wherever Con.
gress directs me to CO." The answer wassthat
Of d true American and worthy sthe hero Of o
hundsed battles"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24
h legislature.

Both branches of the Legislature were fully
organized, by the electionof Wing officers ON
Monday last. In the Senate, J.B. Walton
was chosen Secretary, by q vote of IA to Is
for Gen. Davis, and Jules Cassard was elected
assistant Secretary. Messrs Lanoue and Fuse
lier were chosen Translating Clerks, and Messrs
Clark, Coco, Olivier, Donnet and Hamilton,
Enrolling Clerks. MIR. Lemaiire was unani-
mousIy elected Sefgeant-at-arms, and Mr.. Pull
len, Doorkeeper.
In the House, John E. King, of Opelousas
was elected Speaker, by a vote of 4S to IS for
Gen. Williamson, of De Soto. Mr.. John E.
Layet was unanin ously elected Chief Clerk;
Mr.. E. Solomon, Assistant Clerk, Mr.. Marshall,
Sergeant-at-arms, and Mr.. Exnicios, Doorkeep-
er. ...m-.
We have not seen that. anything OF impor-
lance has been done since. The Wings, we
understand, are united to a man, and will give
a good account of themselves on Monday.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24

RIVE have not heard as yet Of any move
being made for calling a Meeting to take into
consideration the best mode of protecting our
town-to consult upon the propriety or nom
propriety of closing Bayou Plaquemine-to
canvass the probability of the river finding its
way to the sea eventually through this Bayou
ard to make such representations to the Le-
gislature US may be deemed proper. Such a
Meeting would be highly interesting, at which
many important facts could be derived, of in
,terest and Of use both to the Parish and to
the State. We trust that some of our public
spirited citizens Of Plaquemine will take early
steps TO have. such desirable Meeting brought
about. h. ga.al
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24
Items

A stove has been invented for the comfort
of travellers. 1t is put under the feet, and a
mustard plaster upon the head which draws the
heat through the whole system!
The Emperor Of Russia has been obliged to
pass a law TO prevent his subjects from mutila-
ting themselves to avoid military service. Six
teen hundred persons had mutilated them
selves, to avoid enrolment, between January
1850, and July, 1851.
A friend in California writes that they have
fre-fies so large in that interesting State, that
they use them to cook by. They hang their
kettles on their hinder legs, which are bent for
the purpose, like pot hooks. Great country
that!
Notwithstanding the difference between the
Sultan and Louis Napoleon, as to the treatment
of Kossuth, the French Rex-President has
presented the Sultan with a magnificent din
ner-set of Sevres porcelain, and the Sultan, in
return, has sent the Rex-President six Barbary
horses, each valued at eight thousand dollars!
Women are formed for attachment. Their
gratitude is unimpeac enable. Their love is an
unceasing fountain of delight to the man who
has once attained and knows how to preserve
it. ava SE-.' .'5'=
Dean Swift says, he never knew a man to
rise to eminence who lay in bed of a morn.
ing; and DR.. franklin says, "he who rises late
may trot all day but never overtake his bust
ness" Nevertheless, it does not necessarily
follow that every mar seen running around
the Common at daybreak, every morning, will
"rise to eminence," or be successful in bust
ness. ~ @.a-
The editor Of newspapers in Washington are
talking of a convention for the purpose of
adopting sundry resolutions for self protection.
For instance. they wish to make a rule that
persons advertising and wishing an editorial
notice, shall pay for such notice in addition to
the advertisement. In England an editorial
notice of halfa dozen lines is charged at the
rate of about twenty times the price of the 3D.
vertisement to which it refers.
The Hartford Courant with the commence
ment OF the new year, entered upon the
elghty-ninth year Of it's existence. 1t was orr
ginally published upon a small sheet not less
than fooiscap, size, and has expanded until tits
now one Of the largest and most readable jour
mails in the country. .35ELE% Eabaa8F 3
A dandy at a hotel table who wanted the
milk passed to him, thus asked for it: sPiease
send your COW this way" To whom the land
lady retorted as follows: "Waiter, take the
cow down to where the calf is bleating.''
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24

The american Prisoners in Spain-A letter
from the T.. S, Secretary of Legation at Mad
rid, states that the Guatemala, prison-transport,
was still at Vigo, performing quarantine, on the
18th of December, and that on the expiration
of quarantine, measures would be taken by the
Spanish Government to convey the prisoners
to the United States without delay. They
have rot been subjected to any harsh treat
ment during their Imprisonment, and will bead
cquately supplied with clothing and othet ne
c~essaries in Spain.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24
The Governors Message.

We are indebted, says the Bee, to the polite
attention of Mr.. Carsigap, private Secretary to.
the Governor for copy, in English, of His Elk.
cellency's message to the Legislature, which
was no doubt delivered yesterday:--The space
which it occupies and the crowded state Of our
columns, preclude the possibility of extending
comments ~to.day.-The message is chi1ey de-
voted to the consideration of State affairs, very
many of which it treats upon, and treats but
few in detail. The condition of our finances
is gratifying, and there is considerable surplus
in the Treasury. We are glad to perceive that
the Governor refers favorably to the suggestion
of our worthy Mayor, respecting the justice
and expediency of indemnifying the city of
New Orleans for the expenses incurred by her
in stopping the sauve Crcvasse.
The message speaks ON the justice of Rail-
roads and Internal Improvements in an approx
ing tone. 1t indicates a cautious appreciation
of Free Banking, in the general shape in which
the Constitution can aloue sanction it. 1t takes
decided ground against the proposition to call
a Convention to form a new Constitution. This
is almost the only part of the message in which
the Governor expresses himself clearly and po-
~sitively. His arguments against the project
are these: First, that the present Constitution
is eminently republican and liberal second
that its errors may be corrected by amendments
-.l Il r - =. A. sl:oo4oI L.
that instrument; third, that q Convention would
be burthensome to the Treasury of the State.
We have noticed and answered these argu-
ments over and over again. They are the
hackueyed ohjec ions of the opponents of re-
form, and have no weight whatever. 1t may
be expedient, however, TO revert to the subject
l,ce more, and We shall do so at a fitting sea-
son. In the meanwhile, we San only say that
Gov. Walkers opposition does not surprise US
He was one Of the fathers of the present Con-
s~titution. He was President of the Convention
which framed it.-He is naturally attached to
an instrument that was measurably the work
of his hands, and he can see no deformities ina
OahtlIHS WHICH every oouy eiSe pToiOulccS u
ricketty abortion.
The Governor does not believe that public
opinion is in favor of the proposed reform. For
our part, we scarcely know of any adversaries
it has encountered. Among the journals of
Louisiana, we can recall but one which oppose
It. The expression of sentiment throughout
lie State seems to US almost universal in be-
ha'f Of a new Constitution. The existing Or
game law is considered so radically defective,
that no amount of patching and mending can
better it---A new one must be substituted.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24
T Bayou Plaquemine has been nayigable
for some days past. It is now slowly falling.

The U. s. Senate.-Horace Greeley is Of
opinion that the Senate of the United States,
during the fifteen years that he has known IT,
has deteriorated in the quality Of the members.
sWhen recall, he says, sthe Senate as | first
saw it, with Clay, Webster, Calhoun, Forsyth,
Benton, MeDufie, Wright. Ewing, Poindexter.
etc, on its benches, and ask whether the pres
ent body is at all equal in force and dignity to.
that, Icannot answer in the afirmatives""-Ye;,
he adds, our population has increased, in that
period, more than ten millions. How is it that,
when we had but thirteen millions to choose
from, we managed to select ADLER men than we
now do from, twenty-three millions.
=EEw 4@4g
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24

UIt was a remark of Bulwer's-that to
triumph over the malevolence of the low, the
proud, the ignorant and the ungenerous, it was
only necessary to use a proportionate MIXTURE
of contempt and seorn, indifference and indie
nendence. - -
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24

TIn our next we will give the ordinance
relative to the drain across Iberville Point. Its
length renders it impossible to get in the pre-
sent issue.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24
On Monday 23d day Of February,

On Monday . DAY OF FEBRUARY.
next 1852. between the hours of 10 A NJ, and
9 Z. NJ, at the last residence OF
Mrs. Irene Arnande2 decd,.
in the town of plaquemine, the following de-
seribed property belonging to the succession Of
said deceased viz.
l.. A lot of ground situated in the town of
Plaouemine measuring sixty FIVE feet front on
Plaauemine street, by one hundred and five
feet in depth, bounded on the side towards the
river by lot of Theodore Orillion, on the oppo-
side side and in the rear by lots of DR.. Ed
ScratchIey, together with all the buildings and
improvements thereon being and belonging.
2. Celestine, mulatto man aged AS years;
3. FRANCHISE, his wife, negro woman aged
81 years; 49,
4. Jean Babtiste, their son. aged IA years,
(Deaf.)
5. Frank, negro man aged So years;
6. Doria; his wife, negro woman aged 81
years; .
T.. Constance, their child, aged 5 years;
8. Paul, their son, aged 2 l-2 years;
g. Clementine, mulatto girl aged 81 years;
and
10. Sophia, her child, aged 2 years;
IL. Maria, mulatto woman aged As years,
crippled in one hand;
IL. Sylvan, negro boy aged IA years;
l3. Bill, negro boy aged II years..
IA. A lot of movable property, consisting
in household and kitchin furniture; one cane
cart (Iron axleO Cow, &c &.
TERMS OF SALE. n
The movable property payable in all The
month of March next, 1852.
The lot of ground, and appertenanees and
slaves, payable one third in all March 1852, one
third in March 1858, and one h I'd in all March,
1854. Purchasers to furnish their notes with
endorsers to the satisfaction of the Administra-
tor of said succession, payable at the office Of
the Recorder of the Parish of lbervilIe, md in
case of non payment at maturity, to bear inter-
est at the rate ofeiglt per cent per annum from
time due until paid. Special mortgage to be
retained on the lot and aves to secure the pay
ment of the notes and all interests that may
accrue thereon. Acts ofsale before the Recor-
der at the expense of the purchasers. ,'.'s
]. l.. PETIT, Sheriff.
Parish of Iberville, Jan. %, 1852.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24

Up. WrNFREE, Jr., formerly a member of
the Legislature from Ascension. and a GENTLE
man Of considerable talents as a writer, has
purchased an interest in the Baton Rouge Ga
zsze, and will In future take charge Of the edi-
torial department Of thai psper. We wish
him success in his new vocation, goa
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24

What. Mikes q Man.-The longer I live, the
more certainI am that the great difference
between men. the great and insignifcant-is
energy-invincible determination--an honest
purpose once fixed, and the victory. That
quality that win do anything that can be done
In the world; and no talents, no circumstances,
10 opportunity will make a two.ieggged crea.
ture a man without it.-Goethc.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24

IrWe refer our readers to the advertise
smient Of Gas. EMANUEL & Co. Theirs is
one Of the finest establishments of the kind in
the city, where Is oar old friend, A. LEvYsrEIN,
ever ready to wait upon his friends from Ib-
eryilfe. ~#
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24

It is unnecessary for us to invite further a
full attendance at the Court House on the 18th
of next month, in connection with the request
coming from those whose names are above re-
corded-gentlemen so we'll known to the Pa
IRISH, and whose individual interests are so sig
nally connected with it. The sugar planters
not only of our own prosperous PARISH but
throughout the whole sugar growing REGION
should repel this attempt to bring lower the
pecuniary aggregate of their annual produce.
The sugar planters have indeed enough to con-
tend against politically to keep their staple
from falling to an ebb which would make its
cultivation hazardous, if not ~ruinous, without
tamely and quietly submitting to private and
selfish measures to bring the same result about
In Cincinnati-just the place we should have
imagined such q scheme to have originated
commenced this move to raise the old estab-
lished Tare of 10 per cent on sugar hogsheads
to that of 10. This error, so long undiscov-
cred, and which at last had to be brought to
light in the anew England City" of the West,
has already found many friends and advocates
in our own Emporium. 1t therefore behooves
the sugar planters OF Louisiana to be vigilant
TO meet in their respective Parishes, and
adopt such measures for their safety as their
wisdom may dictate and on the 18th of next
month we trust that Iberville, on this subject
will be largely and ably represented.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24

To Ascertain the Momentum Of a Mad
BuA.-Mui.iply his weight by his horns, and
that BY, the square foot Of the tin pan fastened
to his tail. The quotient will be the answer.
n: More likely his horn added to his foot will
be the answer to any one who undertakes to
ascertain his momentum"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24

pWe return our sincere thanks to the
New Orleans press for their complimentary
notices Of our humble sheet. Such good OPT
.nion stimulates us to struggle with renewed
energy, ixedness OF purpose and application
IN future, TO feel deserving Of such honorable
notice. nod eassM y ta.Hf a5 =say ss
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24

81 Advice is like the snow,-the soft er it
falls, the longer it dwells upon and the deeper
it sinks into the mind.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24

o. II amt going to be called a printer :
devil any longer, I amt" exclaimed a rinp the
other day, in a terrible quicker.
"Well, what shall we call yous,
'a4Call me typographical spirit Of evil-thats
all.n
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24

u Mellow coming out ola tavern one icy
!, rather biue, fell on the door step.
Iry,ng ao9ssoain his footing, he remarked. If
asthe bibie say, athe W licked stand on slim.
perry places" | must pe.~ag TO a different c,ass
for it is more thanI can do. w 'e 1a
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24

en- date lie 81 Janvier. 1852, J'exposerai en-
vente publique au plus ofrant ct dtrnier en-
cherisseur, ..st
Lundi, lie AZ Fevrier 1852,
entire 10 heures A. NJ, ct 2 heures P. NJ, a Ia
derniere demense de
Feu Dame Irene Arnandez,
a Plaquemine, les prophecies ci-apres decrites.
appartenant a sa succession, savoir:
l. I'm terrain on lot de terre situe dams la
vile de Plaquemine mesurant soixante cinq
pieds de face a rue PIaquemine, sur cent cinq
pieds de profondeur, borne du cote du fleuye
par lie terrain de T.. Orillion, sur lie cote oppose
ct en- arriere aux ~teyrains de DR.. Scratchley,
ensemble avec toutes les batisses ct ameliora-
tons. ae ls.I So -t*t 9. f-& 7#5
2. Celestin, muiatre age de IS ans; ~.seg
8. FRANCOIS, sa femme negresse agee de ST.
4, Jean BabGste, eur enfant age Il ans;
(soufda n T#tEES Is 3#.4 F<#&4
S. Frank, Negro are de Sc ans; =
s. Doria, s., !. femme n~eggresse Agee de 81
1 C-oe,nrsst&aptsess teur e,n,fannt agete de 5 ans; -
8. Paul, leur fills age de 2 ans ct demi; ao
g.. Clementine, mnlatresse agee de 81 ans:
10. Sophia, son enfaa1t ;agee de 2 ans. z.,y
II, Maria, nRlatrfsse agee de 4 IS 5a ans; June
10. Sy.pain; nagrelIona age de IA ans;
.13. Bill; ilegreiIQn age II ans; ma
IA. Tue q~uantite dq&lnobiliers ct batterre de
cuisine.
Une charlotte a .ebevai; une vaehe, &c.
-,.t al CONDITIONS DE LA VENTE..
- LIE mobiliers payabtesen tout Mars 1861 "a
"a LIE lot de terre ct les ~eselayes payables IN
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-01-24
State of Louisiana-Parish Of BerriNe
Succession Sale.

DY virtue of a decree or order of the 9th
ID District Court of the State Of Louisiana,
in and for the Parish of 1berville, to me d.
re:ted, bearing date Dist January, 1851 will
offer at Public Sale to the highest and last
bidder,