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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

% The following extract from-the Madrid
correspondence of the London Morning Chroni-
Gle is, we suppose, the information on which
was BASED the telegraphic despatch that Spain
had abolished slavery in her colonies:
Through the exertions of Lord Cowden the
Spanish monarchy has agreed to give complete
liberty before the end Of the year to that class
Of negroes called emancipados after the com.
pletion of their five years consignation or ap-
premiership. Mhose -emancipaaos who at the
end of 1853 shall not have finished this term of
servitude, will be manumitted according as their
several probationary periods expire. This
measure has been occupying the British Lega-
ton Madrid, one way or anothers, for the last
thirty years, and its concession now may be
looked on as an earnest of better thing, while it
sno twithout its courage in the present disafect-
ed state of Cuba.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

O. A minister in Indiana writes thus to the
Central Christian Herald ave live on less than
5000 per mum, including herse keeping and
travelling expenses; and nay travelling in a year
is not less than three thousand miles. Ihave
to go to a neighboring wood and fell down the
trees, chop them into ten OF twelve feet logs,
hitch my horse to them, drag them to the house.
chop, saw and split them for stove fuel, and
then, after preaching two sermons q week,
riding most weeks fifty or sixty miles, teaching
Sabbath school, riding three miles to post office
and store, &c.-even then I an accused by nv
bretherm doing nothing but riding about and
reading my books and told that / might work
a little, and earn a part of my liyingr"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

To "Obserrer Upon a re.perusal Of your
communication previous to putting it in type,
we came to the final conclusion, at the risk Of
your displeasure, to lay il aside subject to your
demand. Towards the party for whom your
sympathies are enlisted, we can truly say that
we, too, are equally as friendly, and sympa-
thise as warmly; but you are well aware that
oil topics of a religious nature, and religious
controversies, are interdicted by this journal;
and moreover, there are interlarded throughout
your communication, reflections of a personal
and general nature, too pointed, whether meri-
ted or not is immaterialO which arc alone sufi.
Gent to warrant us in declining it. 1t 10 with ex-
treme regret that we are forced to this conclu.
ion-but of two evils, we choose the least.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

TOWNSEND g. ADAMs.-Another nets Groceru
charlottesville invite the attention of our
readers to the advertisements of this frm.-
Their store will be found stocked with every-
thing in the grocery and provision line requir-
ed for Plantation and Family use. As they are
young men, just starting into business, we feel
assured that great energy and exertions will
be made to please those who deal with them
and we trust the public will forthwith call and
examine their mammoth establishment.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23
An April Fool Joke.-The Boston Herald

AN AprH ROOT J0ke.-Ihe Boston Herald
Of the I'd inst, tell the following good story:
Yesterday a countryman lost his pocket-book
containing a large sum ofmoney, in the vicinity
Of Quincy Market. Several young men of the
"white frock" saw the tempting prize, as it lay
upon the sidewalk, and with a knowing wink
'passed by on the other side" watching the
green ones, who, as they picked it up, were
greeted with loud laughter, and loud and deri-
sive shouts of "April Fool" Several persons
picked it up in this manner, and dropped it
because they were laughed at Meantime the
owner missed his money and went back for it,
though he had but slight hopes of finding it,
He was surprised to find it where he had Drop
ped it, with a posse of sharp young men keep
ing watch over it. After ascertaining by exa~
mination that the contents were all right, he
left, saying that he had no idea Boston folks
were half so honest. The vigilance committee
then dissolved, the chairman muttering to him.
sell, 81 suspected there was something in it,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23
Our Town,

1t is the general remark of observers, that
at no former period has our town exhibited
greater evidence of activity and prosperity than
at present. Buildings Of various descriptions
are rapidly going up-but in the suburbs, OR
what is termed jefferson" the most extensive
improvements, perhaps, are going forward. In
deed, a person who has not seen this section
for two or three years, would scarcely know it
now, so thickly has it been built up in fine cot.
tages. Business, too, is INCREASING in the same
ratio. Three or four years ago, there was but
one or W small retail grocery establishments
now there are three very extensive ones, do
ing a wholesale as we'll as a retail business
Various branches of mechanics have likewise
been added within that time.
Residents have every reason to be pleased
with the growing business of the place where
they have located themselves. Much as we
have reason to be thankful for the past, there
are yet still brighter prospects ahead for U.S.
We have reason to believe that a public spirit
is gaining ground among our citizens which
comparatively laid dormant heretofore, impel-
ing them to give their attention to public i'm
p~rovements, which will start on still swifter our
beautiful town towards that zenith of wealth
and prosperity which is in store for it at some
future and no very distant day. In a short
time we will have the lightning wires stretched
across our streets, putting us in instant COM
munication not only with our Southern empo-
rum with the line towards Donaldsonville, but
also with all the Northern cities, with the up
per line towards Baton Ronge. With this con-
venient manner to order on goods from various
points, and with q facility to get them here
that could scarcely be improved upon, the most
important step to be taken in a matter of pub~
lie improvements, is to open and improvs roads
in the interior, that merchants and planters at
distance could get their supplies from this place
to their different locations without much trou-
Bile or expense. And here, we will express the
hope that the Levee Road of which we have
heretofore spoken, from the ferry to a point on
Bayou Crosse Tete, will be among the first
public works to which our citizens will give
their attention. We will then be put in con.
slant communication with a vast and wealthy
district, the trade of which is no small item ev-
en- to a city, not to speak of the great impor-
lance it must be to a small town just growing
into celebrity.
In fine, we have but to keep "wide awake
p~atronize every deserving enterprise, be not too
selfish Individually, look to our future as well
as present interests, always endeavor to obtain
a municipal government which will keep our
social as well as pecuniary interests in view,
and there can be 10 "stumbling block" to the
still rapid advancement and prosperity of Pla-
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23
Introductory Lecture Of Rev. MIR.
Morse,


Mr.. EDIroR.-Knowing that n lecture By
this intelligent and well.read gentleman, on the
subject of Temperance, was to be delivered If
the Methodist Church on Tuesday evening,
thought | could not spend my1time better thar
by attending as one of his audience. The
evening was delightful, and the attendance bet.
ter than | had expected. At the appointed
hour, the lecturer arose, and introduced his
subject by expressing the deep and lively inte-
rest which he felt in the cause of Temperance
and its Importance as a moral lever for reclaim.
ing and elevating fallen humanity. He con-
sidered intemperance to be "the use of any
thing that does not contribute to the susie
nance of the body,"a definition which includes
tobacco, in all its varied preparations, as we'll
as strong, alcoholic drinks.
Alcohol, observed the lecturer, is the result
of mans invention. No such thing exists in
nature. It's a product of disorganization and
decomposition. He then went on to treat of
its constituents and combinations, and to show
the detrimental effect it had upon some Of the
most vital organs of our bodies, such as the
brain, the stomach, the liver, &C., to the truth
of all of which I bear him testimony. Alcohol,
when taken into the stomach, is rapidly absorb.
ed, in consequence of its great permeative pow
ers. Mingling with the blood, it passes through
the lungs when it dndergoes oxidation, and is
thus converted, according to Liebig, into car
bonic acid and water. But while yet in the
blood, "it exerts," says a talented writer on this
subject, ga most injurious operation or the
brain and the liver"
He showed, that, even the moderate consul
mers of alcohlic drinks, were more liable to be
affected by accident and disease, in consequence
of the undermining effects which they exert
upon the nervous, and Of the unhealthy condi-
ton of the ~vascula, system, than those who re-
frain from them. If a man, who is in the habit
of drinking, cut, or bruise, or mangle himself
in any way, the recuperatiye powers of nature
being enervated, his wounds will heal but slow
1y and languidly. If the cholera, or any viru-
lent epidemic, sweep over the land, it is the
drinking community who are the first victims.
And it is the unnecessary and excessive use of
these liquids, that so often drive men into that
most pitiable state, insanity. Thus he went
on, fortifying his premises by statistical proofs.
The latter part ofhis lecture was occupied with
a consideration of the miseries, the wretched-
ness, and the degradation in which whole fami-
lies are often involved, and he wound up with
an appeal to this State, and to this community.
His lecture was pain, but substantial and to
he point. He spoke with earnestness, and ap-
'ealed alike to the sympathies and judgements
If his audience. 1t is to be hoped that his lee
.ures will be continued, and that he will en-
BRACE in them other interesting subjects.
ACESTES.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23
M'LANE's WORM VERMIF17cr

ne following order shows at once tho 1.
mand for and the excellence of this grea, mss
cine .eftIl'cates have been so multiplied in IA.
vor of this Vermifuge, that we consider it upnec.,.
sary to add any more.
BoosvILLE, Ind. June I. 1851 :
Messrs. J. Kidd & Co.
Your agent, when here, left with US ~ DOZEN
bottles MLane's Vermifuge, which is near ly all
sold. Please send quickly IL dozen more, as wa
DO not want to get out Oft; for We consider it the
best Vermlfuse ever used in this part of the coun.
try. G. P. & J. B. HUDSpETH
For sale by sCOvlL 4 MEAD, Ill Char,res
street, New Orleans, Wholesale Agents for the
Southern States; also sold by A. E. RICHARDS.
P~laquemine. ane,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

UDr. Hoofand's German Bitters, prepared by
DR.. c. M. Jackson, are justly reck oned amongst
our most valuable medicines. In cases of dys-
pepsIa, it acts like magic, strengthening the tone
OF the stomach, stimulating the digestive pow
ers, and giving ruddy health to the cheek and
brightness to the eye. There are thousands in
this community who can testify to their virtues,
and thousands will hereafter add their testimo-
nv.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

Fast Rising in the WorM.-We take the
following paragraph from the Capitolian VS.
a. Wis of Wednesday:
"Two of the very democratic and honorable
members of the Legislature uere refused a
situation as Cabin boy on one of our Coast
packets, about two years ago. The gentleman
from whom we obtained this information says,
that he was more particular in selecting his
Cabin boys, than the people of New Or.
leans were in selecting their representatives
otherwise the two gentlemen alluded to would
never have found their way to the State House."
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23
The Judiciary Election.-The Baton Rouge
correspondent of the P~icavtne saws:

~@2~T~ DAjS
The election of Slidell for Chief Justice, and
Buchanan in the First District, and VOORHEES,
in the Third District, is fully ascertained.-
Voorhees, majority, all the returns in, is nearly
1000. In the Second District, the report at
Baton Rouge on Saturday was that Miles Tay-
lor has been elected by a very small majority,
say less than 10 votes; but it was not certain,
in the absence of official date from Jefferson,
st. Charles and Ascension. The reported
votes in those parishes elect Taylor by the
vote stated. In the Fourth District the contest
is yet undecided, but with a present prepon-
derance of probabilities in favor of fudge Camp
bell.
There is no law in existence for the counting
of these votes, and the proclamation of the
result and the count must be made in May
Little time is left for the passage of the neces-
sary act. | see that a bill has been introduced
into the House Of Representatives with that
view.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

G|~For simplicity the Persian Government
takes precedence ofall others. There are only
two officers in the kingdom-the tax.gatherer
ana The hangman. hpropos of simplicity-the
Fam Killer is one of the simplest of medicines,
Notwithstanding its wonderful curative powers.
1t Is entirely vegetable and perfectly safe.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

O. Parke, an old man about sixty years of
age, has been tried before the Circuit Court of
Monroe country, Miss, for committing a rape
upon a girl about sixteen years of age, and then
numbering her. The trial resulted in the con.
~viction, and he was sentenced to be hung on
the 9th of the next month. Riggs, previously
before the same court, of the murde-
of Hunt, is to be hung on the same day.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

UThe wires of Red River and Texas TEL
egraph Company are now being put up in West
Baton Rouge. The line will be completed
from a point opposite this place on the river to
the town of Plaquemine. The submarine wire
will be received here in a few days and imme-
diately placed in the river to connect this place
with West Baton Rouge.-Co Comet.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

Our Pora-We understand that the steam
or Liah Tuna, Capt. HAYGooD, from st. Louis,
which arrived here yesterday morning, landed
about 900 or more sacks of corn, oats and
bran, for VIM. HART g. Co. and A. MARION.
KEAux & Co. This is some indication of the
business Of our town.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

The Nev York Iribune-This journal, of
the 18th inst, comes to US greatly enlarged
and improved in appearance. 1t is now one
among the first papers in the world with regard
to wealth aud influence, however much we or
others condemn some of its principles. 1t was
started by an association of printers, some ff.
teen years since.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

% An awful murder was committed at Fall
River, Mass, on the evening of the 9th inst. A
man named John Murphy seized his wife, and
after tying both>her hands and feet, poured oil
of vitriol down her throat, burning her to
death.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

An~noying.--It is extremely annoying, after
waiting for the mail some fourteen hours, to
send to the Postofice when it arrives, and find
that we have no papers from New Orleans of
the preceding day. Such was the case this
morning.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

Actiuhy-You see men with the most deli
cate frames engaged in active professional
pursuits, who, literally, have no time for illness.
Letthem become idle-le, them take care of
thenselves-let them think of their health, and
they die. The rust rots the steel which use
preserves.-Buhcer.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

IRAN Ordinance Of the Police Jury relative
to the election annually of Deputy Collectors
IN each Police Jury precinct, to collect taxes
from hawkers, pedlars, liquor houses, &c, is
deferred till next week, also the Treasurer's
statement, in consequence Of the numerous ad-
yertisements handed in this week.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23
sSMTAMSAs
PLAQUEMHNE:
Saturday, April 23, 1859
Death of Vice President King.

VSS
An event long since expected has at length
taken place. Vice President KING is dead
The Bee thus notices the demise ofthis distin-
guished statesman:
A telegrsphic despatch from Montgomery,
announces the melancholy, but not wholly un-
expected intelligence of the death of WIN X.
KING, Vice President ofthe United States. He
reached bis home in Dallas County on Sunday
morning last, and on Monday evening, about 6
o'clock, breathed his last His protracted ILL.,
ness foreshadowed the sorrowful event. Neither
change of climate, nor the constant and un-
weared kindness which surrounded him, and
ministered to his sufferings. could avert the
stroke of the destroyer, The victim reached
the eminence to which popular favor had exalt~
ed him only to perish without tasting its enjoy
ments.
Mr.. KING was ma n of great purity of char
acter, and of an utterly unblemished life. He
was popular and well esteemed. The rigidness
of party spirit had never extinguished within
him the amenities and courtesies ofsocial inter-
course. He was emphatically a polished gen.
tleman, refined well-bred, honorable, manly
and kind hearted. His mind, though not of 1.-THE
very highest order and most capaoious struc. |
ture, was imbued with strong common sense, |
enlarged by study, and expanded by healthful
His views were, therefore, the re-
suit of careful meditation, and commanded re-
attention. If his intellect was not
moulded in the vast proportions of WEBSTER
or CALHOUN, neither was it framed within the
contracted limits Of ordinary men. As public
man he was a safe and prudent counsellor, not
suffering even his devotion to party to carry him
the confines of sober truth to varnish
dishonesty with superficial gliding
We believe, he was a good man in all the rela-
lion Of life, and as such his memory will be
by all who knew him, and his demise |
mourned by the country at large.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

Counterfeit Quarter Eqghs.-The N. o.
Crescent says, that new and dangerous bogus
quarter eagle has made its appearance in the
past few days, and attempts are daily made to
circulate them. One business house had no
less than six offered it on Monday. They are
beautifully galvanized, and can only be detected
by the weight.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

ons Of Em-The st. Louis Democrat o,a.
l2th has the following paragraph: VIC
"A Fellow was brought up at the Rec,,,.,
Court Yesterday for drunkenness. AtIo'oers
OF arrest, he explained to the poljcem,n. ~ "ns
was a clergyman, and didn't care . dmn '"a' ne
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

Fire on Crosse Tste.-We understand that
a fire broke out in a blacksmith shop on the
plantation of SMITH g. HAYGooD, on Bayou
Crosse Tate, which soon spread to the stables,
all Of which were consumed, together with
one horse and mule. A fortunate shifting Of
the wind alone saved the barn and other build
ings.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

T Mr.. Pulzsky, Kossuth's private secretary,
has left Washington for New York, en- route
for Europe. During his stay he had several
interviews with the Secretary Of State, and also
dined with tho President
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

TIt will be seen that ZENoS LABAuvE, Esq,
has been brought forward as a candidate for
Judge of the Sixth Judicial District. We
doubt very much that he will r~elinquish his
high position at the bar, to accept of an office
where such great personal sacrafiices have to
be made,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

UThe waters Of the Great Salt Lake are
so saturated with salt, and so dense that persons
float. cork-like on the waters, or stand suspended
with ease, with the shoulders exposed above
the surface.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23
PLAQUEMINE. April IS. 1853.

ILAQCEMlNE: april Is; 1895.
lemon Labauve, Esq
S1R:-As the election for the Judges of the Dis
trict Courts is soon to take place under the new
organization of the judiciary, the undersigned, be-
lieving that your professional experience and abil-
ity and your integrity as a man, eminently qualify
you for a seat on the Bench, entertain the hope
that you will permit them to place your name be-
fore the public of this District, comprising the par
ishes CT 1berville, East and West Baton Rouge, for
the Office of District Judge. In selecting the use of
your name, we are actuated by desire to pro-
mote the interests of the community in securing
an able and efficient administration of the law.
Very respectfully,
G.. S. Rousseau, A. Talbot,
Paul Deblieux, II. F. Deblieux,
A. Dupure, E. w. Blake,
Balthazer Rils, Adonis Petit,
Aug. Christine. L. Petit,
B. Dupuy, F. Dupuy,
T. Roth, T. Mile,
M. Hebert, IA. Dardenne,
JOS. Breaud, J.. L. Petit,
VIM. Hart.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

UWe clip the following paragraph from the
Senate proceedings, in the Comet:
aAn act to appropriate a sum of money
for the purpose Of erecting works at the mouth
of Bayou Plaquemine, was concurred in."
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

An Euent.--Posts for the telegraph have
just been sci up through the streets of Plaque
mine, by Mr.. CADY. We will soon have light
ming playing over our heads, giving US news
from the four quarters of the earth. Progress
is the word.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23
WAsH1NeToN April II, 1853.

The Adiournment.-Both branches of the
Legislature have adopted a resolution TO ad-
iourn on the and OF May.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

TIt will be seen that Judge WILLIAM B.
ROBERTSON, the present incumbent, is a candi.
date for Judge of the Sixth judicial District.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

How MperiaHy he Resigns!-The Senate
adjourned sine die, On Monday the 18th inst,
and on that day the following letter was laid
before the Senate :
WASHINGTON, April IL, 1853.
To the President Of the Senate:
Sir-Having signifed to the President my
acceptance of the high functions he was pleas
ed to confer IN me, I now advise you that ]
cease from this day to be a member of the au-
gust body over which you preside. May | re-
quest that You will accept for yourself and ten
to the other members of the Senate the ex-
of my regret at parting from such as
s~ociates, and my wishes for the prosperity and
happiness of you all.
Yonr very humble servant,
PIERRH SouLE.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-04-23

The Landing Seasonal teaspoonful of
laudanum every half hour, is a certain cure for
the heaving in ewes.