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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18
Important Developments.

The National Intelligencer Of Saturday says,
the annexed letter is of serious import. It is
from the intelligent and generally we'll informed
correspondent of the Journal of Commerce; and
we know that its statements are substantially
correct so far as they relate to Gen. Garland's
departure for the Upper Rio Grande, and the
strong force of all arms which will be there un-
der his orders. Yet we entertain a hope that
the writer is mistaken in supposing that the
dispute which has arisen about the patch in the
Mecilla Valley is to be settled by an abrupt
shock of arms.-BaAimOre Clipper.
WASHING TON, Wednesday, June /.
Gen. Garland, who has been here, en- route
for New Mexico, has left for his important COM
mand. He arrived here in much less time than
was expected after he had been summoned to
this place. He had received his instructions,
and | conjecture that they embrace both diplo-
matte and military power. He is undoubtedly
to proceed forthwith to New Mexico, and to
march into the Mecilla Valley with a force that
will enable him to encounter Governor Trias,
who is there before him, and who is prepared
to eypel him or any other American intruder
1t NAV be that Governor Trias will retire be-
fore General Garland, and that Santa Anna will
suffer the Uunited States to take and keep pos
session of that disputed territory. But such is
not the apparent intention of the Mexicans.
Our Executive Government have decided that
The disputed territory belongs TO as under the
treaty, and would be ours supposing the boun.
dairy line to be run from "a point Immediately
north of Ell Paso" westward.
It is of no use now to 60 into the merits of
this controversy. I say again that our Erecu-
tine has decided The question, and it is TO the le-
suits of that decision that we are to look. It is
to be hoped that this dispute will be allowed to
be settled in the manner contemplated in the
treaty of Guadalupe, by running the line over
again, or in case of a final disagreement, refer
the dispute to the arbitration of some third
party. But arms are now introduced by both
parties 10 the dispute, and both parties indicate
a resolute intention to settle the question by
arms. Governor Trias may give way, but he
has not occupied the Mecilla for the purpose of
yielding it. He has not gone there with a force
of a thousand men for the mere purpose of CIV
ing up the territory to Gen. Garland. With
a smaller escort he could do that.
We have seen the first Mexican war, and
know its origin and its immediate provocation.
The circumstances of the present case are SINH
lar to those of the former. The advance on
Corpus Christi sand Matamoros kindled the
first war, and the second may be occasioned by
the movement upon the Mecilla Valley.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18
From New Merico-A letter to the N. Y.
Herald, dated Ell Paso, April 25th, SAYS:

Gov. Trias arrived at Ell Paso yesterday, with
$50 men and $50 officers, to command the
levies of militia he has made upon Ell Paso, La
Real and Sineca, from which places he had
made a cal! for 100 men.
The General looks well. He reports the
withdrawal of the Mexican Minister from
Washington, war with Spain, &c. Gen. Mon
tenegro, with 5000 men, is reported as en- route
from Sonora and below to the copper Mines
Gen. Morales, with 1000 men, is expected
daily from Durango. The excitement in Ell
Paso is very great, and all breathe war and
death to los Americqnos.
Salezar, the Mexican Boundary Surveyor, is
just from the city Of Mexico, and reports the
decision OF the Mexican Government to consider
as a declaration of war the refusal on the part
of the United States Government to recognize
Bartlett and Condos boundary. They think
they have outWitted us, and mean to set up
great pretensions in consequence.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

Instruction Runaor-On Monday night last
a crazy negro gave information of terrible me-
gro instruction that was about to burst upon
New Orleans. 1t created considerable excite
ment for few hours the following morning,
when it was discovered that it was all MOON
shine. The Picayune thus comments upon it:
Still, we are not Opposed to censure the
promptness with which precautionary measures
were taken by the authorities on receiving at
midnight a report Of such alarming tendency
Absurd as it has developed itself to be, there
might have been just enough foundation for it
in local discontents to make the sighting of
warning liable to grave censure--and excess of
zeal is the better extreme of error. Nor is it to
be disguised that late and systematized attacks
upon the domestic peace of the South have
given tone Of irritation to Southern feelings,
which is likely to be excited easily, to suspicion
of evil influences and increased watchfullness.
The wild stories of this very negro are proof,
too, that his mind has been disturbed by inlu~
ences that never suggest themselves sponta~
neously to the s!ave--and gross as the impos-
ture is which they create, it is evidence of an
unseen agency Of mischief, which should warn
US to be ever on the guard against emissaries
of the enemies Of Southern quiet.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18
1T GIVES GENERAL SATISFACTION

~ oEISEnAL OAl ISFAtll ON
u7Sosay all the Dealers in M'Lane's Vern;.
tuge, and so also may the Proprietors say, as they
are daily receiving certificates so numerous that n
print them would fill a volume. But what is tho
use OF further certificates to a medicine that bas
become so universal? Let the names Of = faw of
It's approvers Suffice
Mr.. George Maxwell, of Augusta, Carroll Co.
has used it in his family with the best effects.
J. H. Cutter, a respectable merchant of Louis
vile, after having used others without effect. ad-
ministered a does of M'Lane's Vermifuse, which
completely removed the worms.
1t has also been used with success in the families
of the following persons
Pittsburgh and uicinty-Jas. Stratton, Penn'a.
Avenue; Mary ]. Stratton, Mary sratton; Sarah
Harshborger, Manchester; Margaret Lindsay, do;
James Burke and Agnes Burke, Squirrel Hill.
For sale by SCOVIL & MEAD. III Chartres
street, New Orleans, Wholesale Agents for the
Southern States; also sold by A. E. RICHARDS,
Plaquemine.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

The Fourth Of July Celebration on Crosse
Tete--By the proceedings in another column,
it will be seen that our citizens have taken &C
tive measures to join with the people Of Grosse
Tete in celebrating the Anniversary of indie
pendence. This seems to be a ~favorite idea
with all of our citizens; particularly the ladies.
A considerable amount of money, we believe,
has already been subscribed, and much more,
doubtless, will be obtained. The Committee
Of Arrangements will make the best provision
possible for conveying up the bayou, all who
may wish to go, and We have no doubt that
such a barbecue and celebration generally will
be witnessed on this occasion as has never be-
fore occurred in this Parish. A friend, writing
to US from Crosse Tete,' says" We have already
subscribed here more sheep, pigs, beef, &c,
than all the Parish can eat" 1t will be our
part to furnish wine, ice, bread, music, &C.
"Lay too, all hands," and let the affair be a
grand one.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18
telegraph to Plaquemine.

Our personal feelings, as well as our politics,
are decidedly in favor of every description of
public improvement calculated to meet the
wants and necessities of the people, to increase
the value of property, and advance the interests
ofthe community generally. No one can doubt,
then, that a Telegraphic Office established here
in P%laquemine, with its wires extended and in
tersecting others, which bring us in instant COM
munication with our Southern Emporium, and
with the Northern capitals Of our country,
would be otherwise than of vast Importance to
our Merchants, and to the wealthy and enter
prising planters, whose princely estates distin-
guish our Parish as one of the wealthiest in the
State.
What wouldhave been a chemesicalidea SOM
years since can now be easily accomplished
We can have the Telegraph if we but say the
word, and open our ockets to carry it into eff
feet, as well as our eyes to its vast importance.
Mr.. BENZ. P. CRANE, ofthe National Telegraph,
New Orleans, was in town a few days since,
endeaeoring to raise the necessary stock. He
has purchased the interest Of Mr.. CADT in the
line to this place-abrogates the former SUBJ
s~cription ofstock-ard changed the terms to
three and six months,-and payment eonth-
gent upon the finishing of the line, with all the
necessary apparatus, &c. No fairer terms
could be offered.
Mr.. CRANE computes that the line will cost
5000 per mile, and asks for $4,000 worth of
stock; and he thinks, from various reasons that
might be offered, that it will pay a handsome d.
vidend.
If, then, the existence ola Telegraph here is
of value at all, it is Of value to merchants, to
planters, and to property holders-and we
think it would be well for them to reflect upon
the subject and make all necessary inquiries re-
htive to il. We feel confident that a Tele-
graphic Office here would be ofvast importance
to our town. It certainly would be a lasting dis
grace, that SO fiourishing a town as Plague.
mine should refuse to subscribe sufficient stock
to insure us a desideratum Of such importance.
We would be taking o retrogressive step in
this age of progress. Come forward, then, and
raise the necessary amount forthwith. The
books are open at the store Of HART, AUSTIN
& Co.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

Utah Tsrriory-The Deseret News gives US
some insight into the progress of the settle.
ments in the Mormon region. From this source
we learn that Palmyra contains one hundred
families, the first house having been built in
September last. tits surrounded by fine farm
ing region, and has good water facilities
Springville has more than one hundred and thir-
ty families, besides a grist mill and a saw mill,
a brass band, and a school for teaching the
French and German languages. Provo is a
large town, and much crowded. Many new
buildings are in progress; German and French
schools are taught, and adramatic association
is in operation. A bridge across the stream
at Provo, to replace one swept away by spring
flood, is in progress, besides the Touring mill,
and a company is turning the Crown river into
its old channel, to prevent overfows. The
town Of Cedar in Iron county, contains seven.
ty men, about half being employed by the Des-
eret Iron Co. This place has a dam and a wa
ter course, several furnaces, and a casting
house. The own of Harmony, in the same
county, has ar Iron foundry in rapid progress.
Parordan, also in Iron county, is extensively
engaged both in the lumber and iron trades.
They KAYE iron works there. Several settle
ments in the iron region are made, all appar-
emily quite fourishing.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

Slander.--He is a poor soul, indeed, who
cannot bear SANDER. No decent, honest and
independent man can get along without it, and
so far as our observations through life have
gone, we have generally found public opinion
no very correct criterion of mems intrinsic
worth. The reason is obvious: public opinion is
often a baseless shadow, waited by the breath
of demagogueism and selfishness, and ready to
denounce every one who manifests an unwil-
lingness to court its smiles. Let your quiet,
inoffensive man endeavor to plod along indie
pendent of the caprice of its idols, ten chances
to one that he escapes the SANDER Of its myrmi-
dons. Let him have a worthless fellow in his
employment, he is sure to reap the benefits of
his slanderous tongue; let him refuse to grant
the unreasonable request of another, he gets
slandered. In fine, we would not give much
for a man who is not slandered; it shows
that ne is either a milksop Or trucking knave
who is lost to all the nobler feelings, or seeks
popularity from selfish motives. We had rath-
er enjoy the bad repute ofsuch than their high
est commentator, for, in our opinion, it is the
only way to deserve a good name.-Matqgorda
Tribune.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

The Memphis Conuent5on.-This Convention,
which met at Memphis, for the purpose of de-
batting and recommending various subjects for
adoption by the p~eople-has adjourned. 1t
proposes
i. The Pacific Railroad.
2. The favorable settlement and adjustment
by our Government of the difficulties in regard
to the Tehuantepec route.
8. The protection of the Cotton Interest
from injurious determinations, by diplomacy,
when practicable.
4. The fostering and encouragement of the
trade with the Amazon, Oronoco and La Plata
rivers, through steamers from Southern ports.
5. Direct steam communication with Europe
from Southern ports.
6. Address on the most valuable form of
Cotton for export.
=. Recommendation in behalf of Common
Schools in the States.
8. The adoption of means to ascertain the
lawsswhich govern, and to investigate the prac-
t~icabiIity ofguarding against the Floods of the
Mississippi and tributaries.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

Daniel Webster and EdUard Euereu.-The
New York Mirror, in noticing the eloquent ad.
dress delivered by Mr.. EVERETT before the
Historical Society of New York, thus alludes
to those distinguished statesmen-the living
and the dead:
"The Historical Society and our city owe
two large debts of gratitude-one for the Fare.
well Discourse on History, by Daniel Webster,
and the other for the address Of Edward Ever
EFT. Both are masterpieces. Webster is gone
from among us; only his mighty memory re-
mains. But Everett still lives-not an unwor.
thy successor Of Americas greatest states man
and orator. Everett--in the ripeness of his
years; a scholar, a jnrist, an orator, ard a states
man, if equalled by any, surpassed by nome
A star in the Senate, we lift not the horoscope
to scan his future; it will be ample for his fame
if his future be as radiant as his past"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

The Washington National Monument.-
The monument is one hundred and thirty feet
high, and within a few days the next course
will be commenced, which will add two feet to
the altitude. Blocks of stone for insertion in
the column from every State in the Union, have
now been received. During the past month
there were added to those at Monument Place,
a granite block from the Grand Division, Sons
of Temperance, of Rhode Island; a block Of
birds eye marble from the Grand Lodge Free
and Accepted Masons of the State Of New
York; a block Of marble from the postmasters
and assistant postmasters Of the State of Indi-
ana, and a block of marble from the State of
Iowa. The Board of Managers have determined
to place boxes at the polls on Monday next for
contributions Of money to aid in the construc-
ton of the monument. Richmond, Virginia,
contributed at the polls, on the 26th ult., 1856
5O.-Wash. Republic, 30th.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

New Orleans.-The present area of the city
of New Orleans will hardly fall short of forty
square miles, being double the area Of the in-
corporated limits Of New Xork city, which em-
brace the whole of Manhattan Island, and pre-.
senting a surface greater than that of the pre-
sent area of London. The present area of New
Orleans may without difficulty, and in the Or
binary course o human affairs, contain a popu-
lation of 5000, 900 inhabitants. The present
population during the business season may
safely be estimated at not less than l75,O0N
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

1.-TWO men were convicted before the Dis
trict Court yesterday, for running away with a
horse and carriage from one of the livery sta
bles. While passing from the court house to
the Jail. where they were remanded to await
their sentence one ofthem attempted to escape;
and made a vigorous use Of his legs to carry
out his design. The jailor, however, proved
the best racer Of the two, and soon oyerhauled
the scamp, brought him to the stand again and
rewarded him with an extra-fine pair of steel
bracelets for the beautiful dust he had kicked
up.-Baton Rouge Advocate.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

r Hart, Austin d. Cove refer to the ex~
tensive advertisement of this firm to be seen in
to-days paper. 1t would appear by it, that there
is nothing in the Dry Goods, Hardware and Gro
Gerry line that cannot be procured at their es-
ta%blishment, which isl mammoth one and as
they are determined to sell their present stock
that a new supply may be ordered from the
North, we have no doubt that the most advan-
tageous bargains may be obtained.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

The Leuee Road.-The friends of this great
local improvement, will be pleased to learn that
the Commissioners have gone actively to work
and sanguinely anticipate that it will be compile
ted by the LIST of January next. AS soon as the
road is clear of water a competent engineer
will survey it, when the work will be imme.
diately commenced.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

The illustrated News.-This pictorial is ra.
pidly augmenting in the number of its subscri.
bers. A new press of great speed, has just
been finished for the publishers, that they may
inset the increasing demand. the expenses of
this publication is immense. Each white sheet
Of paper costs three cents, and the drawings
and engravings alone, average $1,000 per week.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

Roth Brothers.-In referring to the advertise
ticles they have just received, we beg to call
attention to the fact, that by late arrange
ments, they are receiving new goods monthly
from New York and from the West-thereby
affording to country purchasers equal advanta-
ges with those who live in city.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

DA serious riot has occurred at Quebec,
produced by Gavazzf's Lectures. Gavazzi was
rescued by the military, and the mob surround
cd the Parliament House, threatening ven-
geance. It was ultimately fred upon, and ma
by persons killed.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18
Another Steamboat Receive copy the fol
lowing from the Visa. Wis of Wednesday:

Challnge,-We are authorized by the WI
ers and friends of Steamboat engaged in the
lower trade, to offer a bet of tsOenty thousand
dollars with the privilege of increasing it to
fifty thousand, that in running less than two
hundred miles, they can beat the steamers
Eclipse or Shotoen, two hours or more.
In order that her regular trips may not be
interfered with, the race to be run between the
places where the Challenging Beat makes her
regular trips.
The money will be staked in a moment af-
Ter the challenge is accepted.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

uThe Governor General of Canada, offers
a reward of four hundred dollars for the appre-
hension in Canada or the United States, of
William E. Brainerd, who shot his mother in
Wickham, Canada East, on the 26th ultimo.-
He is described asa ~bookbinder, who has work
ed as such in Montreal, Kingston, Burlington,
Albany, New York, and Boston.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

crit is said that in consequence of the dis
turbanee in China, the price of fire crackers
has considerably advanced in New-York. This
is important to juveniles, seeing that the 4th
4" F.'- near at hand.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18
The Celebration on Crosse Eete.
PUBLIC MEETING.

At a meeting of the inhabitants Of the parish
of Iberville, held at the Court House in Plaque
mine, GU Saturday the 18th inst, for the purpose
of making the necessary arrangements to attend
the 4th of July Celebration on Crosse Tete, the
following proceedings were had:
Ed. WOODS was called to the Chair and }. II
ERWIN appointed Secretary.
The chairman stated the object of the meeting
The following gentlemen were appointed a com
mittee to solicit subscriptions to defray the ex'
penses of the Barbecue:
JAMES ENNIS, Chairman.
J. H. Erwin, F. !Greaud,
P. E. Jennings, Jas. Townsend,
J. McWilliams, J. W. Austin,
Z. w. Robertson.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
HENRY DEsoBRY, Chairman.
VIM. Hart, VIM. P. Bradburn,
F. Gallagher, G. s.. Rousseau,
A. Talbot, A. Marionneaux,
A. Greaud, Z. d. Woods,
J. S. futile, J. L. Petit,
COMMITTEE TO SELECT ORATORS FOR THE DAY.
E. w. Robertson, P. E. Jennings,
James Ennis.
F. Gallagher was appointed Treasurer.
GrThe citizens of Crosse T6te are requested
to select their W committees.
E. D. WOODS, Pres't.
J. H. ERWIN, Secretary.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

Democratic Conuention.-The Democratic
Convention for this Parish, to nominate candi-
dates for Legislature, local Offices, &C., is to be
held on the I'd of July next.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

pWe perceive that our bayou is at pre-
sent being surveyed, by authority of the State,
we presume, but for what purpose we do not
know.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

Sugar House Burnt.-The sugar house Of
Mr.. TRIER, whose plantation is a few miles be-
low Plaquemine, caught fire on Saturday night
last, and was consumed.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

UA light thread net suspended before an
open window will effeetualiy keep out the
house fly. 1t is a singular fact that these trou-
blesome insects will not pass thro'the meshes
of a net, even though these meshes are more
than an inch in diameter.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

UOne of the latest fashions for ge ntlemen
is the "barber pole" pattern for pantaloons:. the
stripes ascend spirally round the leg, giving
the wearer the appearance Of a double barrell-
ed corkscrew.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

UIt is stated now as a certainty that the
steamer Vixen, which recently left under seal
ed orders, has been ordered to Vera Cruz, to
watch the movements of Santa Anna.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

TWe perceive that Messrs. HART, AUSTIN
g. Co., have a very fine supply Of Mating,
which is a favorite article of purchase at this
season of the year.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18
lCoMMUNIcATED.l
Died.

On Friday, the 10th inst, at 70 O'Clock. a, ~,
residence of her son-in-law, H. FnAyAFn IT. IT.
Wilkinson county, Miss, Nine. MARY BLAN'
cHARD, aged about 95 years, widow of the Jata
ANTOINE BLANCHARD, of the parish of Ibervina
Louisiana.
way She rest in peace-Amen.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-06-18

Mount Vernon Sold-We learn by telegraph
10 the Picayune, that Mount Vernon has been
sold for the sum of 100000, subject to the
approval Of Congress.
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sNNTMENM sGMyAMSA,
PLAQUEMENE
Saturday, June 10, 1859.

UThe Committee of Arrangements of the
Crosse Tete 4th of July Celebration, are re-
quested to meet this afternoon at s o'clock, at
the Courthouse.