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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

UWe have to be so constantly employed
in our office, that we have never yet found time
to canvass the parish, to see who wished to
subscribe to our journal. This being the case,
we, last June, sent the Sentinel to many gen.
tlemen of the parish, desiring them, if they
did not wish the paper, after an examination of
several numbers which we sent gratis, to let it
remain in the postofice, and the postmaster, as
it was his duty, would inform US of the fact
We make these remarks in consequence of our
paper being returned by several persons who
have received it for the last seven months, and
for the purpose of saying that we shall expect
pay for that length of time at least.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

Cure for Erysipelas.-The Salem Observer
gives the public a cure for this distressing dis
oroeT' from which be has been a great sufferer,
tie says "a simple poulticc made Of cranber,
ries, pounded fine, and applied in a raw state
has proved in my case, and a number also in
THIS vicinity a certain remedy" In lbs ease,
the pouIt'ee was applied on going to bed, and
the next morning, 10 bis surprise, he found the
inflammation nearly gone; and in two days be
was us well as ever. .
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15
France.

The Empire and Emperor have been very
generally recognized by foreign courts. Lord
Cowley's example has been followed by the
ministers representing Russia, Belgium, Saxo-
ny, Spain, Portugal, Sardinia, Prussia, and Sc
veral minor powers.
The Paris correspondent of the Morning
| Herald writes, "Great satisfaction has been felt
here at the recognition of the Emperor by
| England in a manner so gracious and friendly.
No doubt is felt any longer that the Northern
powers will follow the example set by Eng
land. Last night the funds became tirmer, the
depression for some days weighing on public
securities gave way. Fresh employment is
opening every day to builders, in whose hands
it used to be said lay the peace of Paris
The coin hencetorth to be struck is to bear
The efigy of the Emperor. with the words on
one side, "Napoleon ILL.,, EInpereur." and on
the other "Empire Franc"ls."
Prince Napoleon (Jerome) Bonaparte will not
it is said, have the title of Niceroy Of Algeria,
but that Of Lieutenant of tie Empire.
The following are said to be the principal
notifications in the constitution which the Gov
eminent intends to propose to the Senate:
l. The right of the Government to grant par
tial or full amnesties. 2. The right to autho-
rize great enterprises of public utility. 3. The
right to modify commercial tariffs by DEGREES
having the force of law. i. A dotation Of 3d.
OOOf. for life to each Senators. 5. An annual
indemnity of 6,OO0f. for each deputy, Cor 66f,
66c. for each session.)-6. The vote for the
budget by chapters and ministries instead of by
articles. 7. A dotation of 1860, 00Of. for the
French Princes, (the ex.king Jerome aud his
SON. and, fnalIy-S. That the dotation Of the
imperial crown shall consist Of all the imperial
palaces, and of the manufactures of the Gobe-
Inns, Sevres and Beauvais. This, the latest
accounts say, had all been adopted, with a civil
list Of $4,000, OO0f for the Emperor.
The Pope has at length consented to visit
France for the purpose of browning the new
emperor of the French. The period of the CO.
r%onation is not yet precisely fixed, but it is sup
posed that it will be about the middle of May.
The precise day must be fixed by the emperor
himself; who will probably arrange it so as to
suit the convenience of his holiness.
Another lady is spoken of as the intended
wife of I.onis Napoleon. A daughter Of the
late emperor Don Pedro, of Brazil, by the
daughter of prince Eugene Beauharni, the sister
Of the present Queen of Portugal. The en-
pcror Of the French is cousin OF the Portuguese
princess.
NJ. Theirs has arrived at Paris from London.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

The Washington Monument Dime Contribu-
tion.-Any subject pressed frequently upon the
attention of the reader, is in danger of becom-
ing "stale and Improbable" particularly if it
bears any personal relation 10 the author. We
must therefore beg the indulgence Of our pa
irons for presenting again to their attention the
topic of the above caption. II has previously
been stated, that so soon as the suggestion of
the "Dime Contribution" (Which originated
with this paper) was made and become poPu-
lar throughout the Union, several writers at
the North Immediately claimed to be its true
originators. For the purpose, then, of setting
history right in a simple suggestion which has
| already had an extended and beneficial influence
in furthering the greatest and noblest structure
on the face of the earth-and for The honor.
too, of our town and parish-we addressed 4
letter upon the subject to the Hon. ELISHA
WulrTLEsEY, First Comptroller Of the Urea
sury, aud General Agent of the Washington
Monument Association, aud received the fol-
low INV AIS N(I, tiC Eti'SH VI hi'Si ~ i'"'N
no doubt will afford qualification to he friends
Of this journal:
WASHINGTON NATIONAL MONUMENT OFFICE.
DreuI5er 20, 1882.
W. P. BRADBrRy, Esq, Editor "SoufhGM Sentind:>
Plaquemine, La:
Dear Sir: Your favor of the DIST inst. was re-
ceived at this office this day. 1t affords me great
pleasure to be instrumental in doing you justice as
to the origin of the suggestion regarding the pla-
cling of boxes at the election polls throughout the
Union, labelled Zone Dime to the Memory of
Washington the funds thus collected to be devo-
ted to the National Washington Monument fund.
The first public notice of this plan of which we
have any knowledge, was published as an Edito
rial in your valuable paper of the 10th of April
last, a copy of which was received at this office.
for which the Board of Managers | presume are
indebted to your kindness. The matter had on a
previous occasion been informally discussed at a
meeting of the Managers, but no steps taken to
carry it out. Upon the receipt of the copy of your
paper referred TO, it was determined to embody
your suggestion in an appeal to the People of the
United States, and have it published, thus giving
you the credit to which you are so justly entitled.
The result of this suggestion was first perceived
in the parish of lbervilIe, from whence, through
w. A. READ, Esq, (whose active cooperation
with the Board cannot be too highly commended)
we received on the I'd of July, 1852, $50 80. We
cannot yet estimate with any degree of accuracy
how much has been realized, but | presume it will
not be far from $40. 900. We have received about
$4,000, with California and other places to hear
from officially.
The Board of Managers have often expressed
their gratitude for your patriotic and Jealous aid
and cooperation with them in forwarding this
great and noble National Work, and for which the
whole American people should be grateful.
Most sincerely, yours, &c,
ELISHA WHTTTLESEY. Gen. Ast.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

water, and increasing rapidly, will cause its
true situation to be brought Immediately to
the attention of members, and in u more SER
viceabIe manner than through any method or
plea emanatipg from the pen.
Upon these subjects that we have touched,
as of all others which may arise at the ensuing
session of our General Assembly, we will en-
deavor to keep our readers correctly and regu-
larly advised.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

The New British -M~inisry--By the arrival
of the Baltic at New York on Monday last. the
new British ministry is ascertained:
Premier, the Earl of Aberdeen; Russell. Fo-
reign Secretary; Pemberton, Home Department;
Duke of New Castle, Colonial Secretary: Glad
stone, Chancellor of the Excheqter; Corning.
Postmaster General; Hebert, Secretary of War.
The Marquis of Lansdowne is in the Cabinet.
but without office. Earl Granville is President
of the Council: Sir james Graham, First Lord
of the Admiralty. The Earl of Aberdeen has
announced to the House of Lords the policy
of the Government as conservative, but never
theless liberal.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15
U We neglected last week to reco,d ~,

UWe neglected last week to record tho
following unfortunate occurrence, a pot;.a o.,
which we now copy from the Picapune.
Sugor-House Buru-The sugar,ho,so -
Dr' ): Pritchard, in the parish of lberyi|le No..
the Manchac Church, was entirely consumaa h,
fire on the night of the Sd inst. 1t was a 10y
brick sugar-house, with all the modern imnroS'
ments. and contained 2lo hog>deads Of snne-
and $4,000 gallons of moIasses, besides t oei
utensils, &c. The loss is estimated at $50 ooo
on which DR.. P. had no insurance, W. ooo
debted to a friend for the above iDfeII;ro m' H.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

Parish Pra6ate Judges.-The Point Coupee
Echo advocates the establishment by the next
Legislature of Probate Courts in each parish of
the State. 1t says the only objection 10 this
plan is its cost, which it is believed could be
provided for by diminishing the number of dis
trict judges and charging the distsicts, as on
the withdrawal of probate matters from the dis
trict courts, the amount of business would be
so much lessened that five or six parishes might
very well be thrown into a single district.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

Harper's New Monthly Magazine.--We have
received the January number of this admirable
periodical, and find no diminution of interest,"
in its pages. By reference to the advertise.
ment in another column, it will be seen that
the proprietors contemplate many valuable i'm
provements during the ensuing year, and those
who desire one of the finest and cheapest liter
ary works in the world should at once SUBJ
scribe for il.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

Serious Railroad Accident-Narr0w Escape
of Gen. Pierce-His Son Killed and his Wifi
Seriously Lyured.--The following distressing
intelligence is contained in telegraphic des
patches to the Picayune:
New YORK, Jan. 6.-The cars on the Con-
cord Railroad IN. H. ran off The track to-day
causing many accidents among the passengers.
Gen. Franklin Pierce, President elect, his
wife and son, were among the passengers, en-
route to Concord. His son was instantly kill.
ed, and Mrs. Pierce was seriously injured, hav.
ing narrowly escaped death. "..
Altogether ten or twelve persons were lnju.
red. The cars were badly smashed.
Further ParticularS-NEw YoRK, Jan. g.
Advices of to-day from Boston state that Gen
Pierce, since the lamentable accident on the
Concord Railroad, has complained of a severe
pain in the back. 1t is thought, however, that
neither himself nor Mrs. Pierce is dangerously
injured.
The train consisted of only one car. 1t was
dashed down an embankment, a distance oil
twenty feet, on a heap Of rocks.
Gen. Pierce's son had his brains dashed out.
The escape O fGen. Pierce from instant death
was miraculous.
number of the passengers had their arms
and legs broken.
The new caused the greatest excitement in
Boston, Concord, and the other Eastern cities.
BosToN, Jan. 1l.-The funeral of General
Pierce's son took place to-day at Andover.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

Lucky Number and Lucky Folks.-At the
drawing OF the lottery in Havana ON the 4th
inst, ticket No. 36,l3l drew the prize of $780,
600. Mr.. Even, 4 compositor in this office, held
one-half of the ticket, and is entitled to 3d..
900. Mr.. Perry, another eompositor on the
Courier, held one-quarter, and wins $50n0.-
Mr.. R. p. TI'heard, and his mother in. law, held
the other quarter, and consequently are to
receive $4,000 each.--Louisiana Courier.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

UrThc new letter envelopes, with the single
and double Stamps, will soon be ready. Then
every steamer, every railroad train, every stage,
every express line, and every man, is made a
mail carrier by act of Congress. Letters in the
Government envelopes, can be sent in any way,
BY any route, and by any conveyance.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15
Important Resolutions.

In the Senate, a few days back, Mr.. CAss in
troduced the following joint resolution decla-
ratory Of the views of the United States res
pecting colonization on the North American
continent by European powers, and respecting
the Island Of Cuba:
Be ii Resolred, That the United States do
hereby declare that "the American continents.
by the free, independent condition which they
have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not
to be considered as subjects for future coIoni-
cation by any European power" And while
'existing rights should be respected" and will
be by the United States, they owe it to their
own safety and interests to "announce, as
they now do, that no future European colony or
dominion shall, with their consent, be planted
or established on any part of the North Ameri-
can continent" And should the attempt be
made, they thus deliberately dec are that it will
be viewed as an act originating in motives re-
CARELESS of their ''interesis and their safety,'-
and which will leave them free to adopt such
measures as an independent nation may Justly
adopt in defence of its rights and its honor.
And be ii further resotred, That while the
United States disclaims any designs upon the
Island of Cuba inconsistent with the laws of
nations and their duties to Spain, they consider
it due to the vast Importance Of the subject to
make it known in this solemn manner that they
should view al! efforts on the part Of any other
power to procure possession, whether peacea-
bly, or forcibly, of that Island, which, as a naval
or military position, must, under circumstances
easy to be ~foreseen, become dangerous to their
southern coast, to the Gulf of Mexico and to
the mouth Of the Mississippi, as unfriendly acts
directed against them, to be resisted by all The
means in their power.
Mr.. C. said that the words quoted in the bo-
DIV of the resolution were taken from the an.
nual messages of Presidents Monroe and Polk.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

Splendid Ney HaH.-In the new building
just completed on Bank street, the basement of
which is occupied as a grocery store by Dir.
A. MAR1oNNEAux, is the most splendid Hall
that can be found perhaps in the interior Of the
State; for concerts, balls, &C., our citizens are
now we'll supplied with appropriate rooms.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

A Queer Business.-There are several stores
in this city which for years past and during the
larger portion of the business season announce
that their contents are being sold off at cost
The store-keepers are always in liquidation.
Yet every season sees the reopening Of their es-
adjustments with repIenished windows and
shelves and counters. How is this managed?
Is a losing business a profitable one? Who
will cut the Gordian knot for us?-Picauune.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

UWe acknowledge the receipt of Norton's
Literary Register, for 1853, from C.. B. Nor
TON, IL Chambers street, New York. 1t con-
tains a list of all the works published in Great
Britain and this country during the past year,
with much other useful information.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

UThe amount of contributions received at
the office of the Washington National Monu>
mental Society. from the 10Th ult. to the Sd
inst, was $3.50 40-one half of which was
collected at election polls. 81.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

UThe average weight of a male infant il
about seven pounds; of a female, about six and
a half pounds. The weight Of an infsnt decrea-
ses a few days after its birth, till it is a week
old. At the end of the first year, the child
is three times as heavy as when it is born. At
the age of seven years, it is twice as heavy
as when a year cd.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

UThe Secretary of War of Great Britain,
mthe Ministry lately created, is a namesake Of
our new Governor elect, HEBERT. Is the name
of French or English origin? Maybe its Irish
for we understand, Coke probably that on
the election day in New Orleans, the Colonel
was known to a large number of the indepen-
dent voters as Patrick O'Hebert.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

Bayou SorreL-We understand that so great
is the quantity of drift now passing into Bayou
Sorrel, that it will be completely choked up
soon and close navigation in that direction, if
immediate measures are not taken to clear it.
A State boat could be of service there at pre-
sent. There has been one lying here idle for
some time,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15
s0NgMENM sEMNAMSAe
PLAQUEMINE:
Saturday, January Is, 1859.

The Governor ELect.--The latest accounts
that we have heard from Col. HEBERT, repre-
sent him as still being very low, but 1--WE are
happy to state) improving; and strong hopes
were entertained of his rapid recovery.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

Plantation and Negroes for Sale.-We per-
ceive that Ito close a co-partnership) the plan
talion and negroes of VIM. r. STUART, of
West Baton Rouge, will be sold at public auc-
ton next Thursday. e~-
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

UThe Rev. HENDERSON E. MORSE has been
stationed at PIaquemine, and will m his
labors in a few days. He is spoken of as a gen.
tIeman Of energy and usefulness in his fab0rs
heretofore.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

Congressional Proceedings.--We refer our
readers to the letter from Washington which
we copy from the Charleston Courier, Zone of
the most correct and reliable papers in the Uni
on,0 giving a synopsis of Congressional pro-
ceedings and public matters generally.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

DThe Louisiana Conference lately held at
Baton Rouge, has transferred the Rev. A. E.
GOODWIN, (who filled the Plaquemine station
the past Year, to Baton Rouge.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

UThe price of kissing a lady without her
consent, in Rochester, N. Y, has been fixed by
the Mayor at 81. It isn't every one that can
afford to indulge daily in 30 costly q luxury.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

Death IF Hambtin.-Thomas s. liam,,;n
manager of the Bowery theatre in New yo,,'
and connected with the theatrical Profession
for the last thirty years, died in that crv On tbo
Sth inst. of brain fever.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

DWe have been requested to state that the
Rev. P. H. DIFFENwIERTH will preach in the
Methodist Church on Sunday morning next.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

UDespatches have gone out from the State
Department directing Mr.. Rives to acknow~
ledge the Empire as the Government de facto of
France.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

HWe should think, from appearance, that
more than two-thirds of the drift of the Mis-
sissippi now passes down Bayou Plaquemine.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

UPrince Jerome Bonaparte has been ap-
pointed heir to the throne Of France, but 1t
fails to give satisfaction to the French people.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

HGov. Seymour, of Connecticut, is cou-
sin of Gov. Seymour of New York.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15
lust Received

IRON Cincinnati, a new supply of Hoop Iron
l. of every size
Boiler do; Round and flat do, of every size;
Sheet Iron; Cooking and Parlor stoves, of va
rious kinds and sizes;
Pots, Rivets. Cast Steel, &c. &c
and for sale on moderate terms BY
janis ROTH BROTHERS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

Lieut.. Bonaparte, of the U. S. Army, cousin
to the present Emperor of France, arrived at
Galveston in the Perseverance, on his way to
Join his corps in Texas.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

1.-THE Vice President elect, Mr.. King, is
years of age.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

UDuring the last W years the Legislature
of Alabama has granted about forty divorces,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

Ufn England, at present, there are a hun
dred and sixty offences punishable with death.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

TDuring the year 1852 there were nineteen
murders in New York city.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

DSee BAYLEY & SToCKLEY's advertise.
mcnt of Affieck's Almanac.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

USee advertisement ofnew arrival of goods
at RoTH BROTHERS,.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

uA bill to abolish capital punishment has
bsen introduced into the Ohio Legislature.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

B1n Boston $4,000 have been subscribed
towards the Webster monument.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15
NEW

u See New Advertisements neat Page.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

I IN Hall & McClanahan's Ploughs, subsoils
w hukes, sc, for sale by
Janis ROTH BROTHERS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15
Just Received

bgdSC 16GCCEVCU
EROW New York, a fresh supply of gents ex-
Il ira size Under Shirts, Hosiery, &C., and - box.
es of Jenny Lind best Che,cimg Tobacco. and fol
sale by Janis ROTH BROTHERS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-01-15

Keep Constantly ON Hand,
MAILS, Rope, Plantation Goods of every kind,
~ Carpenters and Coopers' Tools of every
kind; fine Liquors-such as. Brandies, Cherry
Bounce, Madeira and Port Wines, Pale Sherry,
Whiskey, &c, and for sale on accommodating
terms by janis ROTH BROTHERS.
Ameck's Southern Rural Almanac
nor 1853. BAYLEY & STOCKLEY, have
l. just received the above invaluable work
Every person ought to have a copy OF it. janis