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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27

The Epidemic.--The Bee of Wednesday,
gives 234 deaths by yellow fever for the "a
hours ending at 6 A. M. on Tuesday. The We'd
nesday Evenings True Delta tells US that the
fever is decreasing it says that there was a
failing off of thirty-fve from Tuesday, fifty-fve
from Monday, and forty.six from Sunday last"
The same paper says there were 1879 deaths
tor the "a hours ending ON Wednesday at 6 in
the morning. The Bee of Tuesday says:
1t is said that the darkest hour precedes the
dawn. Let US hope that the gloom and horror
which have fallen On our city, and which during
the last forty-eight hours, have but deepened
in intensity, are the precursors of brighter and
more cheerful times. Surely, it is we'll nigh
impossible with our reduced population, for
the pestilence to rage much longer at the pre-
sent fearful rate of mortality-a rate which has
been gradually and slowly increasing, until it
has reached the appalling number of Two Hun.
dred and Fifty Deaths a day.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27

"Lean Joe" in Baton Rouge-"Lean Joe,'
whom the Democrats here predicted would be
Sheriff in '53, as the song went, seems to have
kicked up considerable excitement since he
was brought out by his Democratic friends
here as a candidate for Sheriff, independent OF
Conventions. First, the New Orleans Courier
pitches into him; and to hear this truly cele.
brated organ Of the Democracy speak, one at
a distance would think that Mr.. ERWIN was an
independent candidate for Congress or some
other distinguished political post, instead Of
the merely local office Of Sheriff.! Why, there
isn't near so much fuss made about the diff
Guilty in the Second Congressional District
Indeed, the "ranting" against Mr.. ERWIN would
lead the initiated to suppose that he held in
the palm of his hand the fate of the Democra-
tic party in Louisiana.
Isn't it disgusting and humiliating to the
people of lberyille that journals abroad, priding
themselves upon their influence, should pre-
sumo to dictate to them as to the candidate
whom they should choose for sheriff? The
Courier having come out so flatSfooted, the
Advocate followed suit, and between the two
ERWIN catches it with a vengeance.
But the Comet however, Democratic but in
dependent Of all parties, strikes in a lick in de-
fence of JOE, in reply to the Advocate, which
paper subsequently attempted to twist its tail
off for presuming to NEEDLE in matters in
which it had no right or business, but which
tremendous onslaught did not stop the Comets
progress or shut its mouth, for in its issue of
the 10th we find an able and appropriate reply,
from which we take the following paragraph:
awe would say to the democratic papers,"
throughout the State, commencing with the Ad-
uocate, that we are not HI .organ of any party,
and therefore presume we have the right to say
whatever pleases US in reference to political
movements. We do not disclaim the over
weening confidence in our abilities the "Demo.
crat" is pleased to charge US with; and feel our
self able to compete with any man or set of
men, either with pen, pencil or pick-axe. We
shall not however do it, without that amount
VI CiidElty 1OE VIC lidil5CS VI HAL, "iliCl SiOuiu
ever be put in the account. We will not look
back into the records of our own memory to
find any brief period, when this or that leader
of the party sweryed from the ranks, in a very
unbeeoming manner. We will not suppose
that men live to learn, but the reverse--that
they live to forget.
In dismissing this interesting subject, we
must express the wish that the Advocates re-
marks about US, may become widespread
When our article is understood, which seems
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27
A Cup for the Lawyers.-The London So

A Cup for the Lawyers-The London So
ciety Of Arts gives notice that in pursuance of
the late DR.. Swiney, a prize of f1oo sterling,
contained I'M goblet, also of the value Of Gl0o
sterling, will be awarded to the author of the
"best published work on jurisprudence" which
shall have appeared ''before January, 1854
Attention is particularly directed to that branch
of jurisprudence which specially relates to arts
and manufactures. The competition for this
prize is open to the authors of any nation but
the work must be published at least in the
English language. The cup is now on exhi.
bition atthe New York Crystal Palace.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27

Washington's WeaAh--7H Mount Vernon
Estate-The following extract is taken from
an old book, published by Russell & West
Boston, in the year 1900, entitled Washington.
Political Legacies, and dedicated by the editors
to Mrs. Martha Washington:
General Washington was at one time, pro.
badly, one ofthe greatest landholders in the
United States. His annual receipts from his
estates amounted, in 1856, to four thousand
pounds sterling. His property, at the same
period, vas estimated to be worth one hundred
and sixty thousand pounds sterling, which is a
very large sum in federal money, and was con-
sldered a very great fortune at that early day in
this country for any one to possess.
His estate at Mount Vernon alone was COM
puted, IN 1887, to consist of nine thousand
acres OF land, of which enough was in %cultiva-
ton to produce, in a single year, ten thousand
bushels of corn, and seven thousand bushels of
wheat. In a succeeding year, he raised two
hundred lambs, sowed twenty-seven bushels of
%taxseed, and planted seven hundred bushels of
potatoes. He desisted, it was said, from plant
ing tobacco, which was then exclusively raised
IN Vlrglnla, for the purpose of setting an ex-
ample, by employing his extensive means in
the introduction and fostering of such articles
OF domestic use and utility as would ultimate.
ly tend to the best advantage of his conntrv
his domestIcs, at the same time were indus
triously employed in manufacturing WOODEN
cloth and linen in sufficient quantities to clothe
his numerous household, which numbered
nearly one thousand persons.'
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27
uMrs. VAN NOOTEN respectfn1Iv

informs parents and guardians, that the classes in
her Institution will be open on the 18th Septem-
Der prox.
Terms and regulations as heretofore.
Mrs. Van Nooten would kindly request those
who wish to call on her-whether on business CON-
nected with the establishment or for any other
purpose-to do so before 9 o'clock, A. NJ, OF after
3 O'Clock, P. M, being herself actively engaged in
teaching during the intervening hours.
Pupils will not be permitted to receive visits
during class o rstudy hours. aue7
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27

U""Iberyille wants Crosse Tate for Political
purposes" -Baton Rouge Comet.
There is no difference between parties in
this parish in opposing the dismemberment of
Crosse Tete from 1berville. How can "Ner-
riAe want Crosse Tete for political purposes g.
aThe act of 1898 in reference to Crosse Tete
says that when a road shall be made from Bay
GU Crosse Tete to the Mississippi, within three
miles of the Court House in West Baton Rouge,
then that strip of country shall become part of
West Baton Rouge."--H.
We show in another place PRECISELY what
the acs does say, and we defy a Philadelphia
lawyer to make it appear from that act that
Crosse Tete shall become a portion of West
Baton Rouge upon any contingency.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27
ct Potatoes.-We acknowledge tn.
1853

ct Potaoes.-We acknowledge the
I some fine sweet potatoes of this
growth-the largest weighing abouttwo
ytnds-from the plantation of THEo. JOHN
TON, on Crosse Tete. We have only to say,
that if the gentleman's cane and other produc-
lions come to perfection as early as this pre-
sent sent us, the donor will have no cause to
complain of the results of his agricultural in
dustry. We wish him a bountiful harvest.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27

DContributions to the Howard Association
in New Orleans from various parts of our coun-
try continue to flow in with a munificenee hith-
erto unparelled. Do not say that we are not
a land Of brothers. God grant that those who
feel themselves able to give, may still continue
on the road of prosperity, and be blessed with
. long life Of health and happiness.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27

to have provoked our contemporary, We feel
satisfied that the effect least desired by him will
be the result of it.
We say again, Mr.. Erwin has a right to run
as an Independent candidate if he desires, and
the fact Of his disregarding the sIander Of his
party, is the very best evidence that he IS Q true
Democrat"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27

Ayful Mortalty-A letter was received on
Thursday by a gentleman in this town from E.
D. BEACH, Druggist, New Orleans, who states
that "the deaths on Saturday last were 3l5, and
on Sunday about the same, nearly all Yellow
Feuer." He stated likewise that he could not
attend to the bill of medicines ordered as one
Of his clerks had died, three were sick, and the
other had left.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27

Odd AnolQgy.-Dr. s. H. Cox, speaking of
persons who profess to do a great deal for re-
llgion, without really possessing any. says they
resemble Noah's carpenters, who built a ship in
which other people were saved, although they
were drowned themselves.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For

Mr.. EDITOR: Please announce that, at the ear
nest request of numerous friends, irrespective Of
party, Mr.. JOSEPH Fl. ERWIN has consented
to become a candidate for the office of Sheriff.
Election Nov. 18th, 1853.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27

U=The rumor is that the members of the
Cabinet are unanimously determined to ratify
the conduct of Capt. Ingraham, and, if neces.
sary, will not hesitate to issue another edition
of American opinions expressed in the celebra.
ted letter ofthe late Secretary Webster to Che,
Waller Hulsemann.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27

Woman in Jail for De5t-There is now a
widow woman incarcerated in the Portland
(Me.) Jail for no other offence than that of being
unable to meet her liabilities, which were in
Cured for house rent.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27

GAs we have heard various rumors of late
doubling the verify Of certain communications
it is not to be supposed that we insert that q
an "Independent Democrat" in another colu..
dedicated to the editor of the Baton Ioao
Comet, unless we held the document
its authorship.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27

D"You flatter me-" said an exquisite, the
other day, to a young lady who was p~raising
the beauties of his moustache. o
"tor heavens sake, ma'am," interposed an In.
diana hoosier, "don't make that chap any Rat~
ter than he is nov!,"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27
PLAQUEMENE:
Saturday, August az. 1885,

Mrs. Van Nooten's Seminary.-lt will be
seen that another session of this admirable ana
popular institution commences on the 18th OF
next month. It is proper to say to those wish
ing to send pupils that our town is exceeding
" healthy at this time.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27
For Coroner.

Mr.. EDITOR: Please announce HENRY WOR-
SHAM, Esq, as an Independent Candidate for
the office OF Coroner of this Parish, subject to the
decision of the people at the ballot-box in Novem-
Der next. MANY FRIENDS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27

Dedicated to the Editor Of the Baton Rouge Comet,
as yourself must acknowledge that it is with
difficulty | can comprehend how so many of your
contemporaries, who call their sheets Democratic,
can indulge in such absurdities as appear from
week to week relative to Mr.. J. H. Erwin, who
has seen fit to become a candidate before his fell
low citizens of Iberville for the office of Sheriff,
without the consent Of the Leaders, Commanders
and Electioneerers, who not only appropriate to
themselves the right of debating who shall be
Sheriff, but to hear and see them, one would sup
pose that they are under the impression that the
voters of this Parish are made of wax and can be
melted, kneaded, softened and turnedin any shape
But let these gentlemen beware: they will find it
is difficult to knead Independent Democrats, and
they are numerous in this Parish.
A PLAIN TALKING
INDEPENDENT DEMOCRAT.
BAYOU GoULA, August 23d, 1858.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27

-, ~ Fever deaths
UThe total number Of " a.. oo.,ac..
in New Orleans from the , c.-ha c..aua
gust, amounts to 3,55.-.;..,oo. orc
eauiig on "ea"o 3 present month up to that
king the total fo'
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27

Brauery.-C. Chevett, Robt. III. Tissier, Ash
er ]. Philips, Charles Mullor, w B. Gilbert and
P. A. Fetherston, have gone to New Orleans
to wait upon the INDECENT sick, by Yellow Fe-
yer, and are now performing their noble work.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27
Epave.

Ga Arrete par Mr.. Hypoliie Martinez
OEpA~yEM residant sur lie cote gauche du Fleuve
Sg@AIMa peu pres deux miles de Plaque
~ nv mine, lie Is Aodt, 1858, une JU-
es=s=szsss MENT GRISE avec sa Poulche-
n'ayant aucune etempes nj marques yisibles. elles
est agee dapeupres 9 ans, ct lie pouliche apeupres
six mois.
LIE proprietaire du dit animaux peut Sc reclamer
en- prouvant son droit ct payer les frais, simon il
sera vendu c~onform6ment aux regles de la loile
l2eme Jour de Septembre, 1853, a 10 heures A. NJ,
apoffice de %sousigne JUICE de paix.
au27 ADOLPHE HEBERT. J. p.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27

U'Guilty or not guilty?' asked a Dutch JUS
tlce. Not guilty. Den what you do here!-
Go about your business
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27

uIt will be seen by advertisement that the
u. S. Post-ofice Envelopes have arrived in ou'
town.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27
For Recorder.

1F We are authorized to announce LOUIS
PETIT as a candidate for Recorder.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27
COMMUN1QUE
a la Verite.
Dsdie d FEdnew au Baton Rouge Come

D6die d PEdneur an Baton Rouge Gomez.
Ainsi que vous, Monsieur, Javoure que al peine
a comprendre, comment tant de vos contempt
rains, qui q~ualifient leur teuille Democratique:
peuvent debiter a leurs lecteurs DIES niaiseries
semblables a celles qui paraissent de semaine en-
semalne, achievement a. Mr.. J. II. ERWIN, Gui q
cru pouvoir Sc presenter devant ses concitoyens
d'Iberville, CONNIE candidat a Foffice de Sheriff,
sans la permission DIES Meneurs, Commanders,
Cabaleurs GU CabaIistes: lesquels non settlement
croient avoir lie droit de dieter lequel doit etre
Sheriff, mais plus encore, a les entendre ct voir
sembleralent vouloir CONNIE de la cire, nous fon-
DIRE, petrir, moIlir ct retourner, mais, que ces Mes
%sieurs, y prennent garde I'm Democratic indepen-
dant est impGtrlssable, ct il sen trouve plus dun
parIni les rangs. LIE FRANC PARLEUR
DEMOCRATIC DEPENDENT.
BAYOU GoULA, 90 Aoit, 1853.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27
Estray.

EstTay.
A Taken up by Hypolite Martinez,
sIIEs.akka a resident on the left bank of the
TX W River two miles from the town of
@ezgsasszss Plaquemine, on the 10th August,
1853, one GREY MARE with her Colt, having
no brand nor any m~arks-she is about 9 wears old
and the colt about six months old.
The owner of the above animal can have the
same by proving property and paying costs, 9th
erwlse they will be sold on the 18th Of September,
1883, at 10 O'Clock, A. M, according to law at the
Office of the undersigned justice of the peace.
au27 ADOLPHE HEBERT, J. P.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27
Homage to Truth.

The above being translated literally into Eng
lish, reads thus:
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-08-27

BAYOU GoULA, 90 Aoit, 1858.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-12-27
CNFFEE AND STAR G. NDLES-A
~ good supply for sale by
deeply. ). VI. HART d co.
Particular Notice

TUE Undersigned having determined
L upon colSin" his establishment in this
city. for the purpose Of moving to Stony
Point, wouli respectfully invite all those
indebted TO him, to settle their accounts on
or before the LIST of January 1854.
From that date, no account will be made
as all sales will be exclusively for cash.
All the leading and staple articles, APP
pertaining to the grocery business, will be
sold at the lowest market prices. A large
and varied assortment Of shelf goods. such
Crockery, Cutlery, Wines, Co'deals, Sweet
Meats, &c. &c., will be sold at small ad-
vance.
All goods remaining on hand on the first
Of May next, Will be closed out at auction
without reserve. Also for sale, tie lease
and fixtures OF the store and dwelling, now
occupied by him: said lease has four years
to run from February next
nov 30. S. +. BLANCHARD.
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! LeaAL ADVERTISEMENTS
suJS,s,s;ssElDy SAFE.

III the matter Of tie Succsssiosl q CHARLES
TESsirR, deceased ~
I2S2l Probate, Sixth judicial District Court,
Parish OF East Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
DY VIRTUE OF a commission issued in
Id the above succession and 10 ne diIec-
ted from the Hon Sixth Judicial District
Court in and for said Parish Of East b4ton
Rouge and Stale Aforesaid.
viii offer at public sale in said Parish,
in the city OF Baton Rouge. GA i.afayet
Street--at the last residence OF Charles
Tessies, deceased en-
Wedaesapy, hie 1871 aow of Jnnu-
arg acxt, 1854, at IT Gcfock A. M,
the property herein aiter set foreh and des-
cribed: belonging to the successio OF Chas.
Tessler, late of said parish dec'd., TO wit
A LOT Of ground. situated in that part
Of the City Of Bd:en Rouge. laid out by K.
Devail. measuring twenty feet front on La
tavette street, by one hu.idref and twenty
feet in depth, being the northern part Of lot
number three, with all the Improvements
thereon
ANOTHER LOT Of ground adjoining on
measuring one hundred feet on the said rear
line, and running back sixty feet 10 The
west line OF lot Of ground belonging to
George A. Pike.
ANOTHER LOT of grotnd situated in
Dcvail section of the City OF Baton Rouge,
described on the plan thereof. as lot naInher
8, of square No. 3, measuring sixty feet
front on Third Street, by one hundred aid
twenty feet in depth.
ANOTHER LOT Of ground having
feet on Lafayette street b. one hundred
and twenty feet in depth, it being the
southern part Of lot No, 9, II square No. 3,
Of that part Of the city Of Baton Rouge laid
out by De9aii with improvement. thereon.
ANOTHER LOT of ground having
/ feet front on Lafayette street, by one hun
bred and twenty feet in depth it berg TIE
northern part Of lot No. 2, and ten feet OF
the adjoining lot, one with all the improve
ments thereon.
ALSO, A TRACT OF LAND, situated
o. Jones' Creek; in this Pari,h, at about 6,
miles South East from the city OF Baon
Rouge, containing five hundred arpents
more or less. boEnries given or TIE day Of
sale. Also, a plan ri the above nent4oned
lots to be submitted on the day Of SAFE.
OS THE FoLLowrva TERMS AND G0fpi-
TIoSs. 10 Wit: The houses AMI lois 'front.'
| ing on Lafayette street, on credit OF One.
Two and Three yetrs from the day e sale,
the other property, to wit A fraction of q
lot adjoining Fishers, IN the rear Of Ills lo.
| 70 be sod fer cash.
THE LOT fronting on Third Street and
the Tract of Land on Jones' Creek 10 be
sold for one third cash. and the balance on a
credit of one and two years, the purchasers
to furnish their notes with GOOD and sIu.i-
cient personal security and special mort
gage retained on The property sold untii The
'iinal payment. Said notes TO bear six per
cent interest from the day Of sale, Until the
lnI ard final payment, and payable al the
Recorders Office in the City Of Baton
Rouge. II. '. BABlN,
decl3-Gi " Sheriff
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-12-27
Ri.SuIphitc of Lime.

T0HE undersigned is manufacturing us
i important article on large scaie.-
The planters and Sugar manufacturers
generally, may depend upon getting tue
yery agent wanted to increase the quan'ity
of sugar. and to obtain it whittier ana puTer;;
Objections how 10 use it will be delivered
gratis or sent by mail free OF postage
n. BoNNxBEL, manufacturing chemist
IS L. 81 Tchoupitoulas street, corner oil
Natchez, New Orleans.
The most satisfactory certificates oil the
value Of this preparation of Lime can be
mad. from large Sugar Planters in the state
who use il. Address letters post pad to
Urxsy BovNAsEL, New Orleans.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-12-27
CLOTHING, &c.
w. ID. PHILLIPS,
G. A. HONS
FURNISHING STORE

LafGyette street.
4 Ii the Clothing in this establishments
N made to order--of FRESH MITE
RLaLS and FASHIONABLE PIT
TERMS. OF this fact, the public may feel
satisfied. 1t is ali economy to buy sucl
goods, IN preference to slop shop work vend.
ed at whatare wrongly denominated "CheaI
Stores.n The stock now on hand consists
in a complete assortment of Spring and
Summer Clothing.-To which is daily be
ing added every thing new and beautiful.
Gentlemen are invited to call and ex
anime for themselves.
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To the Ladies'.

MRS. BLANCHARD wishing to close
lN Business, for the purpose Of residing
in the country, VIII from this date, sell the
entire stock Of MilInary and Fancy articles
at prices to suit purchasers.
The stcc at present consists of a better
assortment than has ever been offered to
the ladies'. A great many fancy articles
TOYS tor children, perfumery of every des-
cription, fancy soap powder boxes: hair
brushes, buffalo and shell combs, parlor and
mantle ornaments, gentlemen's kid gloves
and cravats. There will be lotteries at all
times Though the winter.
No credit given and no goods taken from
the store until the money is paid. nov29t
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-12-27
Church Notice.

TIME Wardens Of st. Joseph's Church
l. being DESTROYS of proceeding with the
completion of tue New Catholic Church
would beg leave to call the attention OF all
those Indebted to said Church. either for
rent of pews, subscriptions or otnerwi,e
that they will be called upon soon, by Mr
Antoine Pnlol, collector for said Church;
or by tile Rev. Father Lavals, who has
kindly offered his assistance. in the. above
mentioned object. II. V. BABlN, Sec'ry.