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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14
The Editorial Convention.

We trust that the Convention Of editors and
publishers In this State on the 9Th of July
next, alluded to in last weeks issue, will net
be passed over silently BY the fraternity. It's
necessity cannot be otherwise than apparent to
those who have thought upon the subject
We have great recunisry, social and political
reforms to make, II we would respect ourselve,
and have the respect Of what is termed "the
world" and there 10 no other manner Of max.
ing them than to assemble IN Convention for
that purpose. The evils gnder which we labor
are evident to every publisher. bat il is folly
for any enc singfy to attempt to remedy them.
The ceantry editor has a peculiarly hard lot.
In the first place. his business, through the
prevalence OF a psrnicious custom, is conduct
ed upon the credit system in its most eompre-
hensive meaning, horing no particular period
for tas settlement Of dues, while he is. under the
necessity Of spending q considerable amoun.
Of cash monthly for the support Of his office
and Of himself and family ; he is scarcely ever
popular. for the reason that o straight forward,
upright course in any business, and particular
ly that Of publishing a newspaper, ~par.do1ical
as it may seem, invariably makes enemies; and
frequently does II happen that he supports
men for office by ali the arguments hs can use,
who take the 6rst opportunity to show their
disgust and contempt for the very profession
through which they were elevated into notice
and into power, instead Of giving thanks even
for the favor done them. These grievances,
and hundreds OF Others, will come before the
proposed Convention il 10 can be brought to-
gether. As a more certain method Of procu.-
ing s good attendance, we would suggest that
esch editer in the State, who desires to attend,
address q few lines to that effect forthwith to
the editor Of the Baton Rouge Comet, who
will make . record Of il, and on the 20th of
June publish the names Of all such, by which
means it will be known in advance whether
there will be- sufficient number present to DO
really a State Editorial Convention. /
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14
ID. d. Avery, ESQ,

As this gentleman, at present q candidate for
Judge of this Judicial Districts but compara-
ly little known in this parish, we give insertion
to the following fattering testimonial from an
article in the Baton Rouge Gazette:
To speak Of him TO thiscommunity would be
euperfuous. We all have known him long and
we'll. He has been more than once the reci-
pient Of popular favor. He has been placed be-
fore in high places, and, for many years past,
has always had important interests eonfded to
his care and management. In all OF them he
did his duty, and his whole duty. In none Of
them has he been censured, and in none blan.
ed. He is a native of this Parish, and has resi-
ded here all his life. He owes his rise, and the
high position he holds in the affection and con-
fdence Of the community entirely to his own
anaided efforts. II prosperity has been bis, il
b because he has worked earnestly and dilisent-
ly for it. II he has been successful, il il be-
cause he has sought for it. Ifhe is highly es-
teemed, it is because in every transaction ofhis
life he is free from reproach. .Siander, even,
has never beeen able to breath upon his fair
uame.
His qualifications as q lawyer are welIknown.
lie has always had a large practice at the bar,
and his success there has been eminently fat
tering. He has always been studious and at
tentive to his business; never forgetting, never
neglecting it. These qualities, combined with
an extensive legal knowledge and application,
have always secured to him as much business
as he wanted. At the solicitation Of a large
number Of his fellow citizens, he has allowed
himself to be run for a seat upon the Bench,
and it is because we feel that it could not DO |
filled by Q more honest or capable person-bs-
cause ofour high regard for his character and
attainments-because Of our belief in his pc.
culiar fitness for the ofice--that we wish to
SEQ him elected. |
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14

SamI. C. Treuor.-This gentleman has been
removed by the new Town Council that has
just come into power. We feel that we cannot
allow this occasion TO pass without rendering
him. on the part ofthe citizens of Plaquemine,
their warmest thanks for the diligent and faith
full discharge Of the duties of his Office for the
number Of years that he has been honored Is
the choice Of every description Of admins
tration for the humble station that he filed
He has ever been a studious watcher of our
towns interests in his peculiar sphere, and we
are sure that every good citizen wishes him
success and prosperity in the future.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14
The WASHINGTON Monument,

We acknowledge the receipt from the Mon
ument Committee at Washington, an Grafton
in pamphlet form, pronounced by the Hon
ROBERT c. WINTHROP, Speaker of the House
Of Representatives Of the United States, on
the 4th Of July, ls4s, on the occasion Of lay.
ing the corner stone Of the National Monu.
mens TO the Memory Of Washington" and also
an "Addrsss to the American People," by the
Monument Association. The former Of these
We shall publish at an early date. as its subject
is one that should bs studied by the people OF
this country and the latter we shall insert
next week. The topic Of the Address is an
appeal to the people OF the Union for further
aid than has Of late been given to enable the
Association to continue the building Of the
Monument. otherwise, says the Address. il
must be discontinued. This, indeed, would
be a sad end to 80 glorious an undertaking.
1t is a mistaken idea, il any such is entertain
cd, that the American people are leo penurious
or too lacking in patriotism, to subscribe funds
to finish this grandest and noblest work that
Earth's sun ever shons upon. Their apparent
Indifference results mainly, il not entirely, from
the non.existence OF some established system
for collecting funds for this patriotic work.
There is a natural hesitation and backwardness
in giving their money for this object, frst to
one person and then another, and in every VA
riety of ways. We are naturally a suspicious
people, and this promiseuous manner ofcollect-
ing gratuitous subscriptions, creates instruct,
and pals all the enthusiasm which otherwise
would exist. Lot but a proper system be or
ganized by the Monument Committee for the
obtaining Of funds, and q sufficient amount
without doubt, would at once be realized. And
We know OF NO systsn 80 we'll calculated for
that purpose, Or more appropriate, than the
"Dine Contribution" at the polls. Bat there
must be method in this. Were the Monument
Associations, at once, to spPoiBt an agent in
each Congressional District in the Union, and
authorize him to appoint sub-agents for each
county or parish in the District, for tho express
purpose of addressing the people upon the sub
ject and Of placing boxes at the pells in each
precinct ct the frageacrss Stse Election, and
to provide for all attendant expenses, NO do
not hesitate moment in the belief, and would
venture anything upon ito successful operation,
that, BY the time The system had been p~ractissd
in each State in the Union, at each Of their gen.
eral eieetiona, . sufficient anoant of money
would be obtained to carry the Monument at
once up to its destined apex. We trust that
We will net be deigned intrusive il we ask the
Committee to reflect upon this Suggestion.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14
1.-THE river at this point is still rising.

DsThe May Celebration by the children Of
The Sabbath Schools, which took place last Sat.
urday, under the direction Of Rev. Mr. WAYNE
and MORSE, wis a very handsome affair. Az
ter marching through town in procession. they
repaired to a grove in the suburbs, where ap-
propriate speeches were made, with songs, &C.,
after which q loaded andluxurious table await.
cd theirgyorthful appetites. It was a delightful
spectacle, got up with taste and through the
hottest OF motives.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14

.Anuher Ne.c FIrm-We refer our readers to the
advertisements of DEGELos & DEBL1Eux, who
have established themselves in Paquemine i'll the
Commission Business. The Sugar Kettles, &c.
&c, which they offer for sale, will be sold aslow,
we are confident, as they can be purchased else
where and planters and others would do well to
call upon them. We recommend them particular.
iy to the notice of our Attakapas friends, who
can purchase Of the above firm to much greater
advantage than by going to the city.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14

Merico.-Santa Anna made his triumphsl
entry into the City Of Mexico on the 2oth Of
April, and took the oath Of Office as President.
He says that he desires to "cpl,ivate friendly
relations with friendly powers," and will leave
to the people call the liberty not dangerous to
public tranquility"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14

The Municipal Election.-The election last
Monday for Mayor and Selectmen for Plaque
mine, for the ensuing year, terminated in favor
of Mr.. LOUIS MARTIN for Mayor; and A. Ma
z1ER and J. F. MOORE, for Selectnen.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14

Dollar Weekly TSnes.-We have received
o number Of this paper, Published in Cincin-
matt, Ohio, by CALVIN w. SrARBucK. As its
title indicates, it is offered for the cheap sum
Of one dollar per year. 1t is a very large, and
from this specimen, q most excellent family
newspaper, which we take much pleasure in
Recommending to the public. A copy can be
seen Of our Reading Room.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14

UBy reference to advertisement, it will be
seen that Mr.. JosEpH FISHER has removed his
Boot and Shoe Establishment to Main Street.
Those who p~atronize him, will a%ssuredly be ex-
ceedingly pleased with his work. We speak from
experience.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14

TThe Baton Rouge Comet has our most
graceful bow, for the high compliment paid the
Sentinel and its editor in it's issue of a few days
back. Energy and Perseverance are the best
friends that an editor can depend upon for pros
perity in his arduous career.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14

Mississippi.-The following is from the Nat
chez Courier of the 9Th inst:
We learn that on the arrival OF the Glendy
Burke last night, from below, that officer X. w.
Samuels arrested q Mr.. Leblanc, having in his
charge a yellow girl, belonging to Mr.. Blsnch-
ard, Of Lafourche, with whom he was making
tracks for the upper country. They are both
lodged in Jail at this place, waiting q re1uisition
from the Governor Of Louisiana.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14

uAn afffay took place on Sunday between
w. Lennon, and George w. Shropshire in
which the latter was severely wounded in the
side with a knife. Some previous difficulty
had existed between them and through the kind.
ness of friends Lennon was Informed that
shropshire had threatened TO kill him on sight
hence the difficulty. Shropshire is not consid.
cred out Of danger. and Lennon is in custody.
Gomez.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14

UIt affords us anspeakable pleasure to see
how readily our contemporaries second the move
for a convention Of Printers in July next. 1t
shows that the proper feeling exists in the craft
to unite it in strong bonds Of fellowship and
fraternity. There 10 muck to be done for the
benefit Of the craft, and we feel satisfied that
nothing is wanted but unity. The intelligence
and integrity of the fraternity il not divided
against itself will accomplish anything.-.Coma
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14

JOY TO THE WoRLD.-Perry Davis Pain Kill
ier, for the entire eradication ofall pain-external
and internal remedy. No family should be with
Quilt one twenty-five cent bottle will do more
to convince you gifts efficacy, than all the adver-
in the world. 1t is what its name de-
nosss PsiA Killer: sas advertisement
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14

- y scotch lady entered a store in Bo.,o.
t :" e"4u'reo Tor a tab!e-cIoth ofdambroad na,''
I've nave some pretty broad" was the ,eo,,,
broad as that" "o"0 q4i'e 70
Inc lady explained that dam broad uss,..
Scotch term for a chequered pattern.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

U-We are authorized TO announce Judge WIN.
B. ROBERTSON as a candidate for Judge of thu
Sixth Judicial District, composed OF the parishsa
of Iberville and East and West Baton Rouge.
% We are authorized to announce D. D. AVE-
RY as a candidate for Judge of the Sixth Judicial
District, composed of the parishes of East and
West Baton Rouge and Iberville. Election third
Monday in May.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14
BY THIS MORNINGS MAIL.

bENo New Orleans papers of yesterday, by
the mail of this morning, although the boat left
at 8 o'clock. Oh, the Daily Mail!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14

DDaniel Fraser.~ supposed to DO the last of
the heroic company who taught for liberty in
the battle Of Concord, died lately in Psmfret,
Vermont. He was born in Wellfset, Massa.
chusstts, and rsnoved 70 Vermont IN tho wear
1905. ~ .as.' s =.-s +
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14
For District Attornev.

CrWe are authorized to announce JOSEPH
JOOR as a candidate for District Attorney for the
Sixth Judicial District, composed of the parishes
Of East and West Baton Rouge and ~Iberville.
C-We are authorized to announce ROBERT
G. BEALE as a candidate for District Attorney
for the Sixth Judicial District, composed of the
parishes of East and West Baton Rouge and her
Vile. Election 1th Monday in May.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14

UThe Lady's Book and Graham for May,
arc entitled, fully, to the complimentary notices
which we have seen in the papers from every
part Of the Union. .fs Fl
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14

The Illustrated Nesps.-The last number of
this interesting sheet is illustrated with a nam
Dor Of exciting engravings, representing late ev.
ent; and on the whole we think it is about the
best issue we have seen.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14

O' The National Democrat is Authorised 10
say that President Pierce will, in the course Of
a few days, pay a visit to New Hampshire, He
intends to be absent from Washington sboas
tvs> ~sska :
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14

pHarper's Magazine for May, ends the vol.
ume. 1t is very interesting, and in every res.
pect sustains the high character it has sent
abroad over the world. ~
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14

DOur fee for Congressional, for Legislative.
Judicial and other State announcements, and toS
Parish Recorder, Sheriff and Clerk of Court Is
sl0-all other descriptions of announcements, 80
TO be raId mrariabty in aarance.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14
sEATAMEA,
PLAQUEWKNE:


w-See the account in to-day's paper OF the ter
rible railroad accident, which happened at Nor
WITCH, in the vicinity of New Haven, Conn.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14

O'See TOWNSEND & ADAMS advertisements of
some of the ~luxuries oflife.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14

Chas.A. Slack, member 7th District, and B. 4.
Upton, member of 5th District, absent.
The session being opened the following proA
ceedings We're had:
A petition signed by several inhabitants and
Tax payers ofthe Parish of Iberville, in relation
to a resolution passed and adopted at the session
ofthe Police Jury on the 18th April last, 1853, or
dering and decreeing that the Parish attorney
should enter a remitture of $40 on the Judgment
obtained by him in favor of the Parish of lbe1-
vile, against Vincent Pizarelti and Nicola Valega,
Except the Corporations p%ortion) and praying
that said donation be set aside and annulled. Hav.
ing been submitted and read to the police jury,
and after due and mature deliberation upon tho
subject matter of said petition, the Police Jury
unanimously determined that said body take NJ
action in the matter as prayed for by the petition.
ers. Thereupon, said petition was laid Oh the to-
BILE indefinitely.
Then the Police Jury adjourned until the dlss
Monday in Jufe next, 1853.
w. c. ADAMS,
THOS. C. BROWN,
IZAIE LEBLANC,
LOUIS HEBERT,
j. A. ~DARDENNE, Prest.
Attest, Aposls PETIT, Clerk. my14
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14

UThe river was rising slowly at Louisville
Wednesday last.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14
Silk and Straw Goods. Ut
C. YALE. yR, T. co.,

c. YALE, JR. g. co..
Wholesale Dealers in all kinds of Silk and Straw
Goods, at
~ Magazine St., New Orleans,
Keep constantly on hand a full assortment 81
the newest styles
Straw Bonnets, Children's Hats
Straw Hats, Embroiderles,
Ribbons, Dress oLks,
Laces, bonnet clihs,
Gloves, Fancy Dress Goods,
Fans, Artificial Flowers,
Parasols, Millinery articies,
White Goods ohawls and hah''I'0
Dress Trimmings, &c. &c.
ALI of which will be sold at the lowest priceeaS
wholesale, C. YALE, Jr, & co,
81 Magazine street,
nhs-ty Between Coaassva aaa oss"S
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14
Pale AVE at 90 ga DER BOZ.
Police Jury---Parish of Iberville.

On Saturday the 18th day of May, 1853, at q
special session of the Police Jury of the Parish Of
lberville, called in conformity with an order Of
the President of the Police Jury, the following
members met at the Court House of said parish,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14
Special Advertisements.
JOSEPH FISHER,
Boot and Shoe Maker,

M has established himself IN Plaque
mine in the above business. He will
-. ~perform all work entrusted to him with
~ n~eatness snd despatch, with durable
workmanship, in fashionable style, and at moder-
ate rates. He solicits a share of public patronage.
His shop is on Main street, opposite Perron's Cof-
fee House. dec1S-fy
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-14

NeV 1ork. May 1.-THE coroner's jury
called to investigate the circumstances of the
late terrible casualty on the New Haven Rail-
road near Norwich, have returned a verdict, in
which the chief cause of the calamity is attribu-
ted to the carelessness Of the engineer. The
jury also censure the conductor of the train and
tho company owning the road.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-19
Baltimore Market.

NOV. 10 1903.
GRAlN.-The quantity Of both Wheat and
Corn at market this morning was much larger
lhau for several days past, the offerings Of
Wheat amounting TO %, 900 bushels, and Of
Coru 10 10000 bushels. Sales OF Wheat were
made at l4Sal52 cents for fair 10 prime
reds; l5ial58 cents for lair 10 prime whites,
and l6o cents for very prime whites for fam
lily flour; but as these prices the market was
moi active, not more than one half ol The par
GELS Oft red being sold. The steamer no,
having arrived, both buyers and sellers felt
little disposition 10 operate before hearing The
news. Corn was in petty active demand.-
White sold al 70a75cs for old, and 60a64 cts
tor new, Sales of yellow at 6sa72 els. for
old, aud 62a64 cts. for new. We note safes
oil Maryland Rye al 7S cts. and of prime Mar
yland and Virginia Oats at l0a4S cts. lnfe-
Tior lots do. sold at 37a39 cts.
WHlSKEY note sales 10 day Of bhS.
al 30 cts Hhds are held at % cents. The
market however is still rather inactive al
these prices.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-19
HE TURKS HAVE CROSSED THE
DANUBE.

is highly important information is tele-
ned, circumstan,ially, 10 an extra of the
on Morning Chronicle Of The Isl instant
r,y thousand infantry and four hundred
ny, under the orders of Omer Pacha,
ID the Danube at Kalafal OH the 27th
Der, A great number more were in the
fcIossing. From Ortova another des-
/ mentions that the Danube had been
ed. Aud from other sources we learn
the Russians had evacuated Kalafat,
emily with the intention Of drawing the
from ,heil strong position, and bringing
to battle in the open plain, with the
be in the rear. 1t is inconcciveabe
a General so experienced as Omer would
MO so pereeplible trap, and if he has
ed the river, he must have done so CON
in his resources, and with the delermi,
n TO meet The enemy in a pitched battle.
next reliable news from the seat of wal
therefore, be Of intense interest.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-19

GaArN.--There is little Wheat offering,
and receipts are quite limited for the season.
Small sales of white at 1910. Sales Of Rye
at 9sc. Corn is in good demand, with con-
siderable sales at 80c. Oals-Saes new
Southern at 40a42c.
WHISKEY.-Sales OF bbs. al 29c, and
hhds. at 2s cenis.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-19

lie TURKS are in arms, and there will he a
bloody war between them and the Russians.
effects of such war will be very terrible,
70 have the best reasons for knowing that
NO could happen in it that would have the
of raising the price of the clothing at
hill ,S Wilson's Clothing Store, No. III
nut street, corner ofFranklin Place, Philadel-
iladelphia, Nov. 6. Is52.-ly.-cw.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-19
NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given by TIC undersigned
~ citizens Of the Commonwealth Of Pennsyr-
vania, that application will be made to the next
Legislature of said Commonwealth for the cree
tion Of a body corporate to he styled "Tak
SuSBUnr SAvIscs' fSsrITUTK," to be located In
the borough Of sunbury, Northumberland county.
with discounting privileges, and with capital Of
One hundred thousand dollars.
Robert H. Awl, Geo. Bright, John Young,
Adam Shissler. Thomas Robins, Daniel Drucke-
miller, Frcdk. Lazarus, Geo. B. Younginsn, Pc.
ter B. Masser, J. w. Fring, Ira r. Clement,
Benz. Hendricks, Geo. G. Welker, J. W. Peal.
Sunbury, June 25, is53.--6m.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-19

f Boston Bee states that Gleason, of The
orial Companion" has purchased Bar
g. Co.'S "New York Illustrated News"
hal subscriptions of the lalIer will be
ferred 10 The Companion.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-19
4 Farm for Sale.

TBNlIE subscriber offers for sale his farm.
IL CONTAINING 2S4 ACRES
and allowances 1t is situated about three miles
from Sunbury along the Shamokin creek, and is
in good state of cultivation. The Philadelphia
and Sunbury Railroad passes through said farm.
1t will be offered il parts or entire to suit pur-
chasers. 1t can he divided TO make three small
farms. The buildings are a FARM HOUSE, a
good Bank Barn, and two tenant houses.
JOHN FARNSW ORTIZ.
Upper Augusta, Sept. 10, lS53.--tf