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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-06-12

was no use. The deafening cry continued--an
modestly yielding when every body "knowed h
didn't wanter," Mr.. B. stepped upon the floor
Spirits Of language! flowers of sense! where ar
ye now? Ye, on whose lips thoughts kindle int
flame genius of ancient oratory-lie still with
in your tomb, Mr.. B. is going TO speak as thu
hoosier said, Ill shot a mule, and such a speech!'
With commanding iorm-fve feet four inches
bright and glowing eye; with whiskers and mus.
tache, like the moss on a reverend settler of the
Mississippi swamp-he advanced into the pre-.
sence of the breathless multitude of Mutg-ninc.-
The scene, the occasion, the deep and ilnpassionet
throng before him, We're all calculated to kindlc {
heat in the furnace of genius. With a strong anC
fixed gaze and determined diction, slow and solemn
gesture, Mr.. B. looked very much like the Hon,
Pierre Soule; seen through the small end Of spy
glass. Then began such a flow of fervid thought
through which the speaker wended his way with
as much ease and rapidity as a stern-wheel steam
er would move through the Red River Raft. Oh
it was a treat to the lovers of fun and innocence !
He began with a short and scattering panegyric
on the untold excelencies of the party to which
he had the honor to belong, and the total, ~unutter-
able goodness of the dear people. But as this SUBJ
iect proved to be rather metaphysical, in the Scot
fish sense of the term, he did not regale his hear
es long in this vein, but commenced a tremendous
charge of "horse, foot and dragoon,'' upon the
Wing party. Whiggery, he said, was the off
spring of some unnatural union between dishones-
ty and corruption. It was stamped with all the
marks of its loathesome parentage; it was the
great emblem of national error and misrule. Here
the gentleman launched into a subject of political
history, the geography of which he seemed to
have forgotten; for to suppose that so comprehen-
slve an intellect never knew would be presump-
ton. The Wings, he said, never were honest. in
power or out of it, that the people could not and
would not trust them, and that in the coming cleo
ton the pink of Democracy would burst its calyx
and bloom again in the garden of power. This
chaste and elegant harangue ended, the speaker !
seemed TO melt under the consciousness of his |
own power-and the crowd hailed this master eff
of mud and mortar with vociferous ap-
~plause.
Do not infer from the foregoing that the scene
ridiculous-it was only funny.
A LOCKER on.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-06-12
False Representations,

It is surprising that a gentleman will descend
so low to gain his political ends, as to make
palpable Misrepresentation with regard to his
opponent. But this is the old Locofoco game.
One slanderous assertion is, that Mr.. LABAUyE
opposed universal suffrage" in the last Con-
v~entien, when, the truth is, he voted for that
law! But no such SANDER as this can effect
Mr.. LABAuvE. We contradict it more to show
the low Locofoco tricks that are being prac-
tlced, than anything else. Mr.. L. is too we'll
known in the Parish to- be traduced with i'm.
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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-06-12

Southern Ladies' Book-We have received
the prospectus of this magazine, the first num-
Der of which was issued in New Orleans on
Thursday last. 1t is conducted by Miss L.
VIRGINIA Smith and WIN. T. LEONARD, NJ. D.
We trust that due encouragement will be given
this enterprise in every portion of the State
The mechanical department, including engra-
wings, fashion plates and Typography, shall be
unsurpassed, says the prospectus, by any peri
odlcal in the country. Terms, IS per annum
in advance. See prospectus at our Reading
Room.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-06-12

The only happiness have since epiovoa
more freedom from pain. | had desirodl was
my mother should spend her last DAYS Win mat
in California. | wished to make her ia ~4" NE
happy: But | have been DISAPPOINTED GcayS
has taken her away. He has chastjsed mo ued
my good. 1t has been to ME a severe, but ;" no'
chastlsement. JUST
wish to make one request of YOU Govo,ra-
| have made my will and have made NJ W1 y
lone my executor. wish you to render bs.,
what assistance you can, in closing up the hn.;
ness of my estate. But | make this reoDoa.
with this distinct condition, that if YOU can !"
more justice to your family, by taking clai'ns
tor collection against my estate, I wish Won b'
all means to do so. We are commanded :!
love our neIghbors as ourselves; but a man.,
family are his nearest neighbours"
During this most affecting interview I eonla
not but often weep. When he saw me wesn
ing he said, "Governor, you are 4 good Chrirr
tian."
BY his will he left his property in equal 10,
tons to his brother and sister, except ten ne,
cent OF the amount of his estate was to /.
appropriated in the erection of a tomb for bs
mother PETER R. BURNETT"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-06-12
The Democratic Nomination for the
Presidency.

It is with pleasure that we inform our read
ers that the Democrats, assembled in Conven-
ton at Baltimore, threw aside all the able men
of their party, in consequence of petty sectional
jealousies and ambitions, and nominated Gen.
FRANKLIN PIERCE, of New Hampshire, as their
standard bearer for the ensuing Presidential
campaign. How he will be relished by the
Democrats in this vicinity, is more than we can
tell. Not one in fifty of this or any other pa
rish has ever heard of him before, but that is
4 matter of very little consequence, we pre-
sumo. However, we can say truly, that if they
are pleased, zoe are. w. R. KING, of Alabama,
a gentleman well known and of considerable
popularity, was nominated for the Vice Presi-
dency and there we think they missed it. 1t
is putting the cart before the horse. But we
forgot that Seen" was attached to the name
of the Presidential nominee; this title may
carry with it the magic of success; but we
should like to learn upon what hard fought
battle-felds he won this title
Viii the Wings, in Convention, act in this
manner-nominating an inferior aud undeser-
wing man, comparatively speaking, merely for
the purpose of quoting sectional discord? We
trust not. After forty-eight unsuccessful bal
lots to nominate one of several prominent De-
mocrats of the country, who have "seen ser
vice" and whose names rank with the great
statesmen of the land, they finally give up the
contest, and place before the people a man
"unknown in history" as a mere matter of
availability. This is Democracy, to the hub.
Whoever receives the nomination of the
Wings, it will be one who has carved his way
to fame by noble services rendered his country
in her councils, or one who has won his title
amidst the roar of cannon and the clash of
arms. Then, the Convention will have done
its duty, and the rest will be left to God and
The people.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-06-12

The late James M. Jones.-The article found
in another column, detailing an interview with
this gentleman a short time previous to his
death, will be read with deep interest. 1t seems
but as yesterday that he was here in our midss,
b~eanning with health and hope, and offering in
his rich mind such great promise of future ho-
nor and usefulness to his country. And most
sadly does his memory come upon US at this
time, when the great principles of our party
are to be tested at the polls. On such an oc.
casion he was the active and indefatigabfe
worker and eloquent debater, but always cour.
teous and g%entlemanly, descending to nothing
low. He was a fine specimen of a gallant Wing
and a true gentleman and many who read the
mournful recital in the article alluded to, will
drop a sincere tear for bis melancholy fate, and
in memory Of his many virtues.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-06-12

Gen. Pierce, the Democratic Nominee-A
New Orleans correspondent, whose favor we
received by the last mail, throws out the fol.
lowing hint respecting the distinguished gen.
tleman whom the Democrats have nominated
for the Presidency: ag
"The Democratic nominee already obtains an
unenviable reputation; and before the campaign
has made much progress, many a joke Will
be made upon his exploits on the battle field.
Already the initiated in Gen. Pierce's heroism.
may be heard u~ttering sententious cabalistic
phases, and exciting roars of laughter at the
expense of the distinguished nominee, not at
all calculated to advance his prospects for the
Presidential chair. Should you hear his name
associated with these beautiful lines of Moore
You may break, you may ruin the vase, if you
will,
But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
you may depend upon it that there is an allu.
sion made to a military act of the Generals
not at all to his credit.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-06-12

~ -fa
John j. Critenden.-The Hon. John J. Crit
tenden, Attorney General, made one oftbe most
able, if not the ablest argument ever listened
to in the Supreme Court to-day, in the case Of
Mitchell VS.. Harmony, appealed from New
York, Before the close ofhis argument, which
lasted about two hours, the court room was
crowded by ladies and gentlemen, for the pur.
pose oflstening to the great Kentuckian, whose
eloquence enlisted the feelings of the audience.
and even drew forth congratulations from the
opposing counsel, Messrs. Vinton, of Ohio.
and Francis P. Cutting, of New York, whose
arguments were also erudite and interesting.
Mr.. Crittenden is doubtless one of the most
eloquent men of the present age. His dark
piercing eye and broad intellectual forehead are
indicative of the powerful mind at work within.
and which has gained for him the title of cone
OF the greatest of American statesmen" He
is now 63 years of age, and as vigorous as in
his youth.-SpringgJfeH (Mass.) Posi-.
The Springfield Post is a Jealous Democratic
paper. The high compliment paid to the dis.
tlnguisfied Kentuckian is indeed well deserved
Mr. CRIrTENDEE is truly "one of the ablest and
most eloquent men of the present age,n He is
a man of whom any nation on earth might well
be proud.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-06-12
The First RE
INDICATED. aar

We perceive a handful circulating through
the parish in defence of Mr.. VIM R. STUART.
serving to clear him of a charge which we new
er before heard had been made against him.
For the sake of truth and justice we would
gladly publish the handful if we had the room
to spare. The substance, however. is this
that Mr.. STUART has not a negro fasnitv. and
that his father is a pious, respectable man, has
been a member Of the Maryland Legislature,
and voted for MIR. Monroe. After this, no one
can doubt that Mr.. s.. deserves to be elected
We give it up.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-06-12

The Dime Contribution to the Washington
Monument-Proper boxes have beer prepared
together with the inscription, "Wasbington
Monument Box-sOne Dime to the Memory Of
Washington" to be placed on or adjacent to
the boxes, at the polls, and one will be sent to
each precinct of the parish. This will be the
second trial of our suggestion to raise funds
for the Washington Monument. There is no
dissenting voice that we have heard in regard
to the feasibility and patriotism of our plan !;
but on the contrary, it is popularity and rapidly
spreading over the Union. We believe that
it will be equally successful in the parish as it
was in town. We would, however, remind
voters to put a dime in their pockets when they
60 to the polls. 1t would be well, too, if the
commissioners would have sorIe silver on hand
to change any money that might be offered.
After the polls are closed the boxse are re-
quested to be sent to Mr.! WIN. A. READ, who,
with much commentator, viii attend to for
warding the funds gratuitously to Washington,
as he has done on many previous occasions.
3 1t is surely unnecessary for US to appeal to
the patriotism Of our citizens, to give a sum so
trifing for an object so noble. 1t is an expert
ment which, if partially successful on Monday,
may3ead to great results. BY its success here
and then, our citizens may be known in all fu-
tnfe as hauing placed The cap-stone upon the
pTOudest monument in the acord ua. .f
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-06-12
Fire Wells in China.-A writer in the M

~" ~ ChtfL.-&I "L1lEE III the Nh.
bile Advertiser gives the following:
Some two hundred years ago ?. Lemedo ,
French missionary in China, made the follow
ing statement in a work upon China: inst 10
we have wells from which we draw water tb,,s
the Chinese have wells from which thew draw
fire. In many parts of China they have bnt n
bore a hole into the ground, and they have .
flame strong enough to cook anything bv itn
Although Aristotle speaks of a similar nbo
nomenon in Persia, and the same is Observable
in certain coal mines, particularly in Italv IN
the Apprentices, this statement of T. Lemedo was
regarded as one of the many apocryphal tales
which are current about this little.exnlors5
country. But moderate observation confirms
it. Mr.. Panther, in his excellent work upon
China, says that this surprising geological pbe.
nomenon is very common in many parts of
China, and is used there for the most different
purposes, even for the melting of metals. In
Canton, he says there are many houses in which
such fire is continually kept burning and used
for illumination and cooking. The only trou.
BILE in procuring it is to bore a hole in the
ground, when by approaching a light to the
opening, the gas ignites and you have a fire.
varying in intensity according to the size of the
hole. The Chinese convey this GAS into their
by means of bamboo canes, and use it
for illumination. The light is entirely smoke.
less and IS similar to our gas light. Mr.. Pau
thier cites an ocular witness, Mr., Tonperte, who
says that the poor in the winter often bore
holes in the sand about a foot deep, ignite them
With a handful of straw, and then warm them.
selves at them. These holes, from which gas
ssues' the Chinese call hongg-tsing, literally
ire-wells.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-06-12

The Election Law.--The following is the
penalty for noncompliance with the provisions
of the Election Law of this State:
"Any commissioner, sheriff, or other officer.
willfully failing or neglecting to perform any
of the duties imposed on him by this act, shall
be fined in a sum not less than one hundred
dollars, nor more than one thousand dollars,
and punished by Imprisonment not exceeding
twelve months, or both, at the discretion of the
Court -n -
We advise those interested to read the law.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-06-12

A Panther Ki1ed-A panther was shot on
yesterday by Mr., PAUL1N DUPUY, in the rear of
his plantation, about four miles from Plaque
mine, on the bayou. The animal was two feet
and a half in height, and measured six feet two
inches in length. One of his paws, which he
brought in town, was at least four inches in
breadth.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-06-12
A Politician in Petticoats.--Tbe Who's Of

A Politician in Petticoats.--The Wings of
the parish have been roundly rated by a politi-
] heroine, who handles her weapon with con-
Rderable zeal, but is unskilled in romancing.
we advise her to stick to poetry and leave po-
iitlcs 70 the coaser portion of humanity--or
probably il would be better to advise her to
stick to her pots and kettles, her babies and
her husbands shirts. Lord, just to think of
a wife negleeting all these things to turn peli-
teal dabbler and do the dirty work of a party,
This Locofocoess tells us a remarkable story.
the events of which happened a "long time ago.,
in which she inyents an incident for the pur-
pose ofFlashing a private gentleman, because
he is jealous and influential upon the eve of
elections, and thinks more Of his party and its
principles than he does of Mr.. TALBOT or his
principles. She imputes, too, to this gentle
'nan slow craft" in his exertions to prevent the
election of his political opponents. Now, this
is decidedly rich--a Wing being more crafty
than . Locofoco! Why, Mrs. (whatever your
name ISL were it not for mere shame sake we
would tell you a true tale of Locofoco slow
craft and perfdious deception that would
make Hypocrisy itself bend its head in sorrow 1!
Now, take our advice. fair Locofocoess-
throw politics to the dogs, for petticoats have
other and nobler spheres of action love home.
attend to your domestic duties, and rattle away
1t the piano whenever you get the blues, and
will continue to be, as everybody knous
'oaa always haze been, 1aabre de los eios de
ii saasido, a poeticaI position far more envia-
~ than to be known to the world as a super
Locofoco authoress, fond of sarcasm
nd excitement.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-06-12

Ana S1arery Conrentiom-The anti. slavery
fanatics are still in session at Boston. Their
proceedings on the 26th ult. were confined TO
bitter denuuciations of the Church, Daniel
Webster, etc.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-06-12

DraGive us only one trial" say the quack
advertisers to invalids. walk into nv parlor
only once" said the SPIDER to the fly.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-06-12
Parish WING Committees,

SC4AiITEE.
James H. Johnston, Chairman.
Nicola 'aleSa, Gervais Schlatre,
1zale Leblanc, DR.. c. Clement,
r.: W. blake, H. F. Debiieux.
w. c. Adams. James Ennis
w f. Edwards, Adonis Petit
VI. Dupuy. J.. w. Austin.
"A. MarlonneauX. J. II. Haase -
Jas. H. Stockley.
Isl Preci'ct-Norbert Lauve. Chairman,
Eloi Hebert, DR.. Hall.
Joseph Dnpuy, AdolDhe S;opr
Lucien Roth, George Traveller
I'd P,ecfnct-Central Committee.
Sd Precinc-Paulin Dupuy, Chairman.
Jos. kleinpeter, S. IL. D. Schlatre
Capt. Fl. Seller, Capt. F. Dunless;s
4a Preeinct-John Schlatre, Chairauu. :
benz De6lienx, Chas. Kleinpeter,
Philogene Marionueaux.
9Th Precinf-Col. R. A. Stewart. Chairman.
MafclSse LEBLANC, Jules Leblanc,
H. ). Brown, David T. Ross,
DR., T. Towles.
6M Pyecinn-Zenon Blouin, Chairman.
Eugene Babin, Pierre colla
DIR. Dupuy, Lucien Guidrv
Ahleoee biouln. Valsain Breaux,
A. S. Robertson,
IN Precinct-A. G. Stringer, rAai,aaan.
;; w. hooper, Sec Mitcheltree,
Elisha Hornsberry, VIM. Williams.
Sh Prect,'a-Charles A. Slack, Chairman.
ION l.. bodreaa, L. U. Troxcler,
augaste Larnoremont, Max. Gator,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-06-12
Special Advertisements,
Silk and Straw Goods.

~ Silk and Straw Goods. O-
G. YALE, JR. & co..
Wholesale Dealers in all kinds of Silk and Straw
Goods, at .f
~ Magazine ST., New Orleans,
Keep constantly on hand a full assortment Of
the newests styles
Straw Bonnets, Children's Hats
ntra" Hats, Embroideries,
Ribbons, Dress Silks,
Laces, Bonnet Silks,
Gloves, Fancy Dress Goods,
Fans, Artificial Flowers,
Parasols, Millinery Articles.
White Goods, Shawls and Mantillas,
Dress Trimmings, &c. &c. ...
Alfo of which will be sold at the lowest prices at
wholesale. c. YALE, Jr, & CO.,
81 Magazine street,
mh6-ly Between Common and Gravier-
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-06-12

UThe proudest right in the world, is the
right of the pressto ~criticise public men.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-06-12

UThursday's New Orleans paper mail did
not arrive.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-06-12
and WATSON,
DARDENNE and LYLE!

men who are known to you all--who want no
certificates of character. Vote the whole tick
et--make no compromises-"AN of our Dele
gates, or None!" And above all, WORK! If
the fortune of war goes against us, let it be
"with harness on our backs" But, "there is
no such tOord as tal"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1852-06-12

We spread our banner to the breeze, for the
success of
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-03-19
Temperance Movements on Long Island.
Cores pondence Of The N Y. Tribune


HUNTINGTON, l.. l., Wednesday, March 10, 1852.
The sevente enth Monthly Meeting of
the Suffolk County Temperance Society took place
at Moriches the 9th and 10th inst Many parts Of
the County were represented, and from the reports
of Delegates prospects are get encouraging. The
action GreenpoTt has been sustained, and the in
uepce OF law In the hands of the people is arresting
the traffic at SOuthOld, II being unlicensed. The
following resolutions, among others, were adopted
l. ResOired, That IN the origin, progress, and pre-
sent position Of the Temperance Reform we see
much TO call for devout gratitude to God and much
TO encourage the hope for Its final triumph wherever
people are faithful to the Obligations under which
they live.
9. Resolved That we regard the licensing of per-
sons 10 sell intoxicating drinks outrage on hu-
mainly and contrary TO every principle of morality.
3. Resoired, That nothing but the Maine Liquor
Law" IN substance, Will meet the demands of the
people
4. RESOLVED, That we recommend 10 every local
Society 10 obtain supply Of the four page Tracts,
issued by the American Temperance Udion, No. lag
Nassau-st., at 80 cents per one hundred, and put
them in every family.
5. RESOLVED, That regare it the duty of Temper
ance men, in order to be consistent with their prn
ciples, to attend the primary meetings. and to exert
themselves In all suitable ways to secure the cleo
ton OF town officers opposed TO the sale OF intoxca-
ting liquors as q beverage.
6. Resolved, That the present position of the Tenn
peTance cause in this County and State demands of
Its friends fidelity to their principles, energy and
perseverance Ia action, accompanied with moral
courage and w1lliD gness TO bear responsibility.
Resolved, That IN order to extend and perfect a
proper public sentiment 1t Is the duty of local Socie-
ties 10 sustain public Temperance meetings.
.. ReS0iped, That our next meeting be held at
Greenport on the fourth Tuesday fApril next.