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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19

A New Southern Arics.-Passing a few
days since, the store of our friends, Messrs.
HART & Co., we Observed a barrel which was
marked "lHuhct." Knowing that the fish when
fresh, was a delightful one, we procured a few
and found that they were improved if anything
in their picked state. Upon inquiry, we un-
derstand that this fish is caught in large guam.
titles on the Florida coast by a gentleman who
has an establishment there for the purpose of
picking and barreling them up to export
throughout our country. 1t is but an experiment
with him, and if others who have eaten of them
as we have, should be equally pleased, we are
of the opinion that the experiment viii be high
ly successful, and that a fortune will be the re-
ward of his enterprise.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19

The Washington Monument-This great
national work promises to be worthy of its
subject, when finished. 1t is located nearly op-
posite the Presidents house, beside the bank
of the Potomac river. 1t has already reached
the height of one hundred and ifty-four feet,
while its ultimate elevation is expected to be
five hundred. The inside will be ornamented
by the Vulnerable blocks of marble, limestone,
and every other kind of stone which has been
contributed by various associations, and alto
gether, it will be a unique, singular, and noble
wdfk. The money value of the various contri-
bntions already received is calculated at not
less than 100000.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19

A Vulainous Rumor.--We perceive in the
Bayou Sara and st. Francisville papers a ru-
NOR similar to one which prevailed here eight
or ten days ago--that the st. Charles Hotel
had fallen, killing several hundred PERSONS
Of course--being perfectly f~alse--it was soon
discovered that there was not the slightest
foundation for such a villainous rumor. What
ever may have been the cause of such an un-
warranted report, or whatever its design, we
fear it may have had the effect of injuring for
the time being this splendid establishment
the pride of the South. Its foundation, like
the reputation of its admirable l~essees, Messrs.
HALL & HILDRETH, is upon too firm a basis
ever to fail to the ground.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19
Our Immaculate Legislature.

From all accounts, the present Legislature
is acquiring a renown which will last to very
remote times. 1t seems that it has done moth
ing, or little else, as yet. A whole month was
FILTERED away in endeavoring, through party
considerations, TO displace Mr.. BENJAMIN by
electing a Democratic Senator upon a false
and fimsy pretext. Failing in this worthy and
noble design, only when it was perceived that
the people of the State through the expressions
of the Press, were in arms against such an out
rage upon the honor and dignity of louisiana
they, the Democratic majority, (for the party
majority must be held responsibility has got it,
self into another dilemma, the question of the
removal of the seat of Government, and out
of which it seems it is difficult for them to be
extricatcd. But upon this subject, and the pre-
sent aspect generally Of our immaculate Lee
g~islature, we quote the following from the Ba-
ton Rouge Comet Of Wednesday, the editor Of
which is a Democrat
We scarcely know how to say anything in
moderation with regard to the action of this
learned body. Nothing of any importance has
yet been done by either house, and the excuse
is that many of the members are on committee
work at home, or absent from the Capitol on
committee work. This is a miserable pretext
to interrupt the work, and has been brought
about by private juggling to accomplish an OBJ
ject, that they are all afraid to vote openly upon
the removal of the seat of government to
New Orleans.
Scarcely has a day during the session passed
that leave of absence has not been granted to
two or three members, most of whom have
found their way to New Orleans.
At this %juncture We should not be surprised
at anything this body does. For we do not be-
lieve that half of its members have any more
regard for the interest of their constituents than
we have. And we call upon the people at large
to watch closely the manouvering Of each one
that he may be noted down, and remembered
for his work hereafter. When this Legislature
concludes to go home, we think there will be a
great many very.expert politicians laid on the
shelf for q time.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19
A STRONG CERTIFICATE.

From the Steubenville Herald, March %. 1851.
OJThe reader is referred to an advertisement
in another column, which gives the details of a
wonderful cure from the use of MLane's Tc,uu-
fnge, which is certified to have been effected. not
in Maine, nor in Louisville, nor in Oregon. but
here, almost in your midst. Read it, and Judge for
yourselves
Cross CREEK TP. near Wintersyille, Jefferson Co..
O., March 10Th 1851.
MEssRs. J. KIDD & Col have a little bow
three years old the 18th day of this month. that
has been very delicate in health for some time
After trying a great many other medicines, with
out receiving any benefit from their use, | was in
duced to try DR.. c. M'Lane's American Worm
Specific, or Vermifuse, as put up by your honors-
and wonderful to relate, after giving him two tea
spoons full, he passed 100 worms. some of them
very large, and others not thicker than a common
sized knitting needle; since which time the little
fellow has enjoyed excellent health, and is at this
time geetting very fleshy or fat, as he old women
say. And | must say, | believe that if he had not
taken the Vernifugc. he would ere this have been
consigned to the tomb.
JOSEPH Y. STEPHENSON.
For sale by SCOVIL & MEAD, Ill Chartres
street, New Orleans, Wholesale Agents for the
Southern States; also sold by A. E. RICHARDS,
Plaquemine. feb19
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19
v aIentiEesu

Our young beaur, and some of our "od TO-
gies,' received last Monday one or more Of
those ANONYMOUS communications termed Val
entines, authorized by ancient custom, and re-
sorted to or practiced through various humors,
passions and promptings of the mind. There
were long faces and sour faces percelvable
among the weak, after reading those little em~
broidered billets; and there were anxious and
smiling ones too, who, with paIpitating hearts
were doubtless congratulating themselves that
their odear, dear darling," was over head and
ears in love with them, when perhaps some
saucv hoayer was enjoying unknown the trl'
umph Of species of privileged rascallty. We,
too, had the honor of receiving one of those
missiles, a Autographed production. 1t was a
huge and uncomeIy carricature, going rather
| ahead of our hard-crusted features--for it must
be known that we pride ourself upon our home
Illness, that being, among editors, a true critic
rion of worth, energy and talent, before which
all distractions and obstacles in life's path are
forced to give way. Recollect that, will you.
The artist had represented the big headed gen.
tleman 1--WE are at least not WeN-headed, either
by pride Oh by brick-bats) in a sitting posture,
reading 4 paper, at the head of which our ano-
nymous friend had scrubbed the nam of our
very regular, estimable, popular, widely known,
never to be forgotten and nerer to be bursted
journal and beneath the feet of this hump.
backed specimen of the artists brain, were
several lines in printed characters, asserting in
substance not only that the old gentleman was
a perfect locomotive blunderbuss with a Fall
staffheart, but that all considerations he would
sacrifice at the shrine of gold. Like many 9TH
er small things which sometimes bring the AK
IONS of true philosophy to the wise mind, VIZ
caught the lesson it inculcated, and secreted it
within the recesses of our brain, as a treasure
not only valuable to ourself, but one of inf
mite value and Importance to be handed down
to our posterity. And the only reward that we
can offer our Valentine correspondent (not for
a comparison which resembles the true editor
and gentleman about as much as a s~neaking
sycophant or treaclerous friend) for a light
Of the mind which sages have endeavored to
give to the young, is a deep and lasting grati~
tude, inexpressibIe by the pen, but none the
less feeling and durable. Thus much for our
own dear Vaientine.--and thus ends the chap.
fer
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19

Free Slaues.-We presume that in Other
communities in the State besides our own
there is a species of Stare freedom tolerated
1t is an evil of no small magnitude, which
should equally be condemned and prohibited
by the citizen as we believe it is condemned
and prohibited by the law. We refer to the
practice Of owners allowing their slaves (the
females particularly to have the freedom of
the town, to roam wherever they please, so
that they bring home weekly Or monthly a
stipulated sum to pay for such indulgence
To obtain this snm, and with the least possible
labor or most profit, various modes are prac-
ticed, according to their peculiar tastes or ha.
bits-but regular, steady work by the month,
when they might lie valuable, is rarely their
taste or habit; and when practiced, they sell
dom remain more than a month, and then bum
die up and leave you without a moments no.
tice, after destroying perhaps, by breakage, &c,
as much as their services are worth.
This indulgence by owners, for their own
profit or to please the within of the servant, is
not only injudicious, but highly injurious to
the slave, the community and the owner. A
negroes first feelings of liberty are of a morbid,
restless description, which shrink from any
regular employment; the money for which they
are to pay for their liberty they get as easily
as they can, not unfrequently by theft; grow
lazy and impudent, Incorporate aad vicious,
and finally goes back to the owner a ruined
servant, whose deprivation of liberty is a bless
ing to the community.
But probably the most heinous feature to
be considered in this freedom among slaves, is
the facility which they have of hanging about
the negro resorts, carousing, &C., and the bad
example thus set to servants who are rightly
not allowed the indulgencies they enjoy.
We have thus briefly and s~cantily touched
upon a subject which others than ourself have
doubtless reflected upon. 1t rests with the
community the evil alluded to, to tolerate or
abolish it-and upon slave owners it opera
ton is the most baneful.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19

Desth Of Col. George W. Yhhe.-The still
ness of the grave has silenced forever The flu
ture actions Of a gallant soldier and high-mind-
ed gentleman. Col. GEORGE w. WHITE has
run his short, but e%ventful and brilliant career,
and left to his adopted country, as many, many
others Of his noble countrymen have left, a
bright name upon the page OF brave and heroic
deeds. Amiab,e, impulsiye, generous, conf
ding, he ever had hosts of friends who were
proud of his character and its promise, and
who hoped to have seen hiEl still h:gher upon
the ladder of fame in a profession which his
heart yearned to, and in which he had already
acquired so enviable a distinction. Eut he has
~gone-gone in his youth--and the silent tear
of friendship and affection, is nov the only and
the last tribute which warm and generous
hearts can bestow upon bis memory. CT him
the Delta says:
Departed this life yesterday, after r long i'll
ness, Colonel George w White, a gallant, true
hearted gentleman, who had resided in this city
som twelve or fifteen years. A native Of Ire
land, Colonel White possessed, in a great de-
gree, the characteristics of his country,-ereat
ardor, love of enterprise and adventure, and a
passion for military glory. When quite young,
he became an officer in the Texan Navy, and
served during its existence. In the Mexican
war, he raised two companies, with which he
served with great credit and efficiency, both in
the valley of the Rio Grande and of Mexico
At the conclusion of the Mexican war, he rais-
ed a regiment to aid the Yucatecos against the
Indians, who were depredating the country
His regiment proved very efficient and success
full, and was most ungratefully treated by the
treaeherous race it had saved. Colonel White
was subsequently connected with Gen. Lopez,
in what was called the Round Island expedition
for Cuba, in which he performed his part of the
compact with fidelity. but was prevented from
leaving the United States by the interference
of our navy. After this, he engaged in civil
pursuits, went to California, where he edited a
paper, and took a prominent part in politics.
returned to New Orleans, with a constitution
broken by exposure and hard service. During
the late Presidential canvass he took an active
part on the democratic side, and, in conjunction
with some other gentlemen, sustained a weeks
ly journal. He died Of consumption, regretted
by a large circle of friends, who valued him for
his many good qualities of heart, his generos>
ity, gallantry and other manly virtues. Peace
to his ashes!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19

G@We little thought on Saturday last, when
we penned an article on the state Of our parish
prison, that our description of its horrors would
have had such an effect on the %jailor, as to de-
termine him to liberate them, and to accompa-
ny them in their flight to regions where human
rights are better understood. Such, however,
appears to be the case, for on Tuesday morn
ing last, the celebrated cage was found empty,
the Jailor having determined that he should be
accompanied i'll a trip to parts unknown by his
two interesting inmates. They have not since
been heard of.-Poim Coupee Echo, 9Th inst.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19

Perpetual Motion.--A Paris lettar of the
Goth January, mentions that the necessary pa.
pers for taking out a patent for an invention
said to realize perpetual notion was to come
by the next steamer to Washington. A loco
motive, one fifth the size of rail road engines,
has, says the inventor, been working continual
ly since June. Cyrus w. Murray, of Page
county, Va, it is also said, has discovered what
will produce perpetual motion, a model of
which he intends to exhibit at the New York
Worlds Fair.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19

bIhe attention of the English journalists,
remarks the N. @. Delta, appears to be chiefly
directed to the marriage of the Emperor of
France. In descanting upon this subject, even
the London Times, which has hitherto almost
invariably censured his different acts, is com.
PEELED to admit that this proceeding on the part
Of Louis, though in direct violation of establish
ed imperial custom, was not only socially but
politically proper. While he has consulted his
own happiness by bestowirg his heart upon the
object Of his affection, he has made friends
among thsspasses of the people by selecting a
partner for III from among the democracy.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19

Burning Of the John Sa0asey.-On Monday
night last the steamer John Swasey from
Shreveport, with a full load of cotton, took fire
a short distance above Gretna and when it was
found impossible to subdue the flames, she ran
in at that place and landed her passengers, after
which she Coated down to the City and coming
near the steam boats at the levee, set fire to the
st. Charles, Texas and Storm, damaging them
all very much. Only one life lost.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19

UIt is said that good vinegar can be made
from beets. The juice of one bushel Of sugar
beets, worth twenty-five cents, and which far
mers can raise without cost, and make them
FIVE or six gallons of vinegar, equal to the best
made of cider or wine. Crate the beets, hav-
ing first washed them, and press out the juice
in q cheese press, or in any way which a little
ingenuity can suggest, and put the liquor into
an empty barrel; cover the bung hole with
gauge and set it in the sun, and in twelve or
sixteen days it will be ready for use.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19

ia monster iron steamship, it is said, is to
be Immediately built in New York. The sa-
loon is to be 200 feet in length, with aecomoda.
tons for three thousand passengers. There
are to be sixteen engines, with 5000 horse pow
er; the maximum speed contemplated is thirty
miles per hour, and the stipss expected to make
the passage from New York to Liverpool in
FIVE days.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19

Gire il to them! They "haim got no friends"
The saucy Comet thus -raps our reverend Leg
~islators over the knuckles:
We objected seriously the other day to the
States accepting the offer Of aCongo Square"
in New Orleans for the Capitol "when it is re-
thai the aforesaid square is close by the "Globe
Ball ROOM" and this oyercomes our objection.
The Globe Ball Room has a very fine Saloon
1--WE are pleased to learn) which will answer
we'll for sevening sessions"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19
Death Of Gov. Lynch.--Ex-G Governor Charles

Death Of Gov. Lynch--Ex-G Governor Charles
Lynch died at his residence near Jackson, Miss.
on the 9th inst, at a very advanced age. He
filled several stations Of public trust and was
Governor of the State Of Mississippi from 1886
to 1888. A meeting Of the citizens of Jack
son, at which Gov. Foote presided, was held at
the Capitol on Wednesday evening, when a Sc
ries of resolutions were adopted as a testino-
NAL Of the universal respect in which he was
held by that community.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19

DThe u. s. Senate, after the 4th of March
next, as far as is now known, will consist of 80
Democrats and 81 Wings; a Democratic majo-
rity of II. The number of Democrats already
elected or holding over is IS number of
Wings l6. Vacancies to be filled by Demos
cratic Legislatures, 5; by Wing Legislatures, 2;
vacancies; in which the result is doubtful, 8.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19

Lye's Changes.-Mr. Seward the other day,
In urging upon the attention of the Senate a
private claim, said the petitioner was once a
merchant, q great merchant, q man of wealth.
that he had been reduced BY an unjust prosecu-
ton Of the government OF the United States to
want. and was, while soliciting relief, engaged
as day laborer in the rebuilding of the CAPT.
toll. MIR. Stewards statement so affected the
Senate, that the bill for his relief passed with
out 9 Yote in the negative.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19

Nem Grocery Store-Mr. o. E. HAAsE, as will
be seen by his advertisement, has opened a Groce-
ry Store-cheap for cash-where almost every
thing required in the ordinary grocery line can be
obtained. We invite his friends land they are
numerous) to visit his handsome establishment,
and they will find not only a variety of the sub
~stautials and luxuries of life, but also some rare
articles seldom seen in this market.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19

Professor Shaw.-We perceive by the Thi-
bodeaux Minerva that this illustrious lecturer
is now holding forth at that place. He paid US
a visit last summer, but our citizens were too
stubborn to swallow his theories and practices
as facts, in consequence of which he quickly de-
parted in disgust. Perhaps better success is in
store for him.-Franklin Banner.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19

TThere is no book like the newspaper
none as interesting, because it consists of a
variety, measured, and in suitable proportions
as to time and quality. Being new eyery day
or week, it invites to habits Of reading, and i
affords an easy way of acquiring knowledge,
SO necessary to the individual and the COM
munity.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19
NEw ADVERTISEMENTS
Associate Judge for the I'd Disarict

% ALBERT DUFFEL, of HonaldsonvilIe,
present Judge of the 4th Judicial District, is pre-
sented to the Electors OF the Parishes of West Ba-
ton Rouge, Iberville, Ascension, Assumption, La
fourche Interior, Terrebonne, St. James, St. John
the Baptist, Jefferson, and New Orleans above
Julia street, as a Candidate for Associate Judge of
the Supreme Court for the ed District, and will
receive the cordial support of his many friends.
fehlQM
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19

A Decided Step.-We learn says the Pic
ayune, that that large and influential body, the
Mechanics Society, have rendered to the State
Legislature the use of their large, new and ele-
CANT hall on Philippa street. The building is
well suited to the purposes proposed, and this
offer will doubtless bring the Legislature to de-
cisive action in the matter.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19

UA block of stone taken from Braddo ck's
Field, is aboutto be sent to the Washington
National Monument, by James W. Buchanan
Esq, of Pittsburg.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19
sNNyAERA sGMTAMSAs
PLAQUEMKNE
Saturday, February 10, 1859.

Daguerreotype Loa.-Any one who should have
come into possession of a Daguerreotype, such as
advertised in another column, will be rewarded
by leaving it at this Office.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19
NEW GROCERY STORE,
CORRER OF MARIAN and LETEE SITS.
O. IL. EEaase

O. IL. EEa8se
"OULD respectfully inform his friends and
w the public generally in town and country,
that he has just opened a Grocery Establishment
in the new building on the corner of Marian and
Levee streets, where he will always keep o on hand
every thing pertaining to his line of business, and
which he will sell very low for msh-feeling con-
tident that the exclusive cash system will result as
much to the advantage of the purchaser as to HIM
self. The public are invited to call and examine
his stock. febI9
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19

U-It will be perceived, by notice in to-day's
paper, that Messrs, EDWARDS & BARRow have
become associated in the practice of the Law in
West Baton Rouge.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19

rThe discovery of the precious metals in
Australia has suddenly presented to a wonder
ing world a spectacle it previously could never
have dreamed Of beholding-namely: an extern
sive emigration from the United States to the
vessels are up at New York, for the "new coun-
try"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19

OE-In its proper place will be found the An
nouncement of ALBERT DUFFEL, Esq, of Don
aldsonville, as a candidate for Associate Judge Of
the Supreme Court for the I'd District.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-02-19

The Mary Jane.-This fine little boat, plying
between this place and Crosse Tete, is at pre-.
sent getting in a new boiler, but will be under
way again in a few days. Success to her.