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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23


Notwithstanding that "hard times!" is now
the prevailing cry, improvements seem to be
still progressing in our town. We noticed a
few days since a boat load Of lumber from the
Yazoo river at our wharf, which is intended,
we understand, either for an addition % the
Catholic College, or to build the Convent, the
lot for which, 4 handsome spot in the rear of
town, has been some time purchased-or per-
haps it may be for both these Institutions
This is not only a description of improvement
which will greatly enhance the beauty and re.
putation Of Plaquemine, and give stimulous to
its onward progress, but, what is Of far more
value, it is also an Improvement OF an intellec.
tual character, which will display itself upon
the minds of those Of the rising generation
who live within sight or a short distance from
the location mentioned. They will have, more
over, these institutions of learning, when pro-
perry established, a controlling and beneficial
influence, particularly upon the lower portion
Of the State. where such Institutions, situated
near home and in a healthy locality like Pla.
quemine, are greatly desired by parents. %
But, not only are preparations being made
to enlarge the Catholic College and rear the
Convent. We notice, that under the superin-
tendance of MI. HART, the Female Seminary
building has been for some time undergoing a
complete repairing, so that when finished, it
will be second to no other building Of the kind
in the State for a high female school. We
understand il will be soon opened as a Protes-
tant Seminary, under the management of Mr..
and Mrs. READ, a lady and gentleman highly
spoken Of for their responsible duties, and we
expect to see the institution in a
iloarishing condition within a short space of
time. n' 4'
With such advantages, we hope the practice
will cease of sending the young to the North
and West to be educated. Surely parents
would prefer having their children under their
own eyes, if they can obtain q finished edaca-
ton, than sending them to a distance. and
where, perhaps, the principles of their ~instruc-
are opposed to the institutions of the
South. We are for home manufactures, home
home instruction-and last and great
sst, a government formed Of homemade people!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23

- AAKreO WomfOe q co.
rs Our readers, when visiting New Orleans, and
particularly if they are in want Of clothing Of
any description. should step into the palahl
establishment Of ALFRED MunRoE 4 Co, on
che corner Of Gfavier and Magazine streets
Besides Witnessing . most extensive clothing
establishment, they will find goods at zone
price" only, and thst at the very lowest price
at which they can be marked. It is this sys-
TEN which has given the firm % wide 4 reputa-
ton. and enabled. them to offer to the public
such . magnificent stock Of clothing rs they
have bssn exhibiting for years, 70 sfA' 90
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23

The Cleveland Leader mentions the fact of
a poor Irish apple-woman, over 60 years Of
age, who some three months ago, deposited
$500 10 the Canal Bank. On asking for her
money, a few days ago, she was coldly refused
her 'little ALL" In concluding the relation of
this distressing case, the Leader asks the sig
niicant question, "How much is the heartless
swindler better than the open highway rob-
ber!"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23

for the justice they had so long outraged fell
upon them, and stopped them in their career.
Should any OF our readers chance to pass
down the Ohio river, Ibeg they will take no.
tice of a large white mansion that stands upon
the southern bank, with a wide forest park in
front Of it, and situated some eight miles west
of Owensboro.' Ask your steamboat captain
who lives there, andEhe viii tell you, Philip
Slater and Brother. retired -four merchaats."
They are the boy heroes Of whom have been
writing.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23

In noticing the proceedings of the meeting Of
physicians, &c, in New York, Brooklyn and Will
liamsburgh, the papers are unanimous in recon-
mending that no practitioner employ ether OF
chloroform unless in the presence Of third party,
as the faculty are generally Of opinion that people
under the influence Of anesthetics are subject to
mental halluciuation. Why was this not thought
of befores It would seem to be a necessary act
Of precausion thata third party should invariably
be present, and, in case of a lady, one of her own
sex or some near relation,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23

The late venerated Or. Sharp himself an Eng.
lishman) was reported to have made the follow.
ing remark, during his last and only visit to hi
native country, to some one who spoke slightingly
of the statesmanship of America: ttIf Won chr
point me to . succession Of as talented and viru.
oss sovereigns Of England a. you find in the eleven
men who have filed consecutiveIy the prssiasn-
tisl chair Of the United States, then / viii yield.,'
There was 70 reply to this.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23

A Volcanic Erupsion.--The volcanic noun
tain OF Cotopaxi. the most elevated o. well as
the most formidable volcano in the world. is
now in full progress of successful eruption,
and 10 throwing out over the plains of Gallo
enormous masses Of rocks, torrents of bnckish
water, and and burning lava. At last sccounss
the volcano was vomiting forth fire night and
day, filing the inhabitants Of the country with
terror. The town of LAtacunjsi is ~ yetenuin-
jured. though il haspresiossly been destroyed
no less than eight times. ] q so9 div'
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23

Camanche Depreaations:-A letter from
Fort Belknap, dated November 10, to the Dallas
(Texas) Herald, states that the Southern Ca
manchss are stealing continually in the vicinity
Of that post. The writer expresses, the belief
that, a. soon a. men enough can be got togeth.
er they will have a "brush" with the dsprsda-
tors. ~
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23
The New Orleans Hippoforean.

"Phebus, what a name" We don't know
what it means-but expect that every body and
his grandmother, will be here on the Sd Of ia
puary, rain or shine, to see displayed the grand
advertisements mentioned ii in the advertisement,
to which we refer our numerous readers. Rare
and wonderful sights will be displayed here on
that day and night. e. sa7ta 4al sy t
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23
Sar3 H8s4f NEW ORLEANS sr ase
@l HIPPoToRHAM.
en- RouTE FoR THE CRESCENT CITY
MANAGER, -@s. / F. H. ROSSTON.
TREASURER. VIM. MIDDLETON.

MANAGER, .3 ! F. H. RoSSrON
TREASURER. WIN. MIDDLETON
MR.. ROSSTON, in presenting to the ladies anc
lV1 gentlemen Of the towns and cities upon hi,
route, the troupe now under his management,
would suggest, that it has been organized with 8
view to furnish entertainments Of such a character
as will insure satisfaction to all who may accord
to it their patronage. In order to be certain Of
achieving this, he has at a great additioal expense,
engaged the world renowned
! - IsaI Franc0ni Troupe, a .gg5f@,
with their wonderful highly trained French per.
forming horses, Bayard, Johnster, and Myra. pre-
senting an unequalled combination of French aud
American talent. Yedtio % E5i1saoa bad
List of principal performers:
Leading Lady Artistes, Madame Franconi, Ma
dame Rosston, Madame De Rome:
Gentlemen Performers, Mons. Franconi and
Troupe, MI. F. H. Rosston. Master Omar, Mr..
Noyes, Master Reed, Mr.. F. Showles, Master G.
Beatie, Mr.. F. Baldock. and Master Charles, to.
gether with a number of minor performers and at.
taches, who in any other troupe, would rank high
upon the equestrian and acrobafic list. s4aIE Il
The manager has procured the fast and splen.
didly fitted up steam weasel u. 3. Aid, to convey
fhe extensive company, appointments and collec.
ton Of trained animals to New Orleans, and have
maids arrangements to stop at some Of the princi.
palcities andtowns upon the western waters. 40
.rhe company will perform at PL.AQUEMLNE
on WEDNESDAY, january 3rd, 1855: upon
which occasion Madame Franconi will appear in
her several great acts of Lady Equestri,nism,
upon her Thoroughbred French trained perform.
ing horse myIa, presenting her daring, chas.e and
elegant performances, among which are aThe
Changes Of the Seasons" also, her great Nation.
a Mvertnemenf, Equestrian Comic Ac:s, and a
number Of other daring and spirited equestrian ac-
Mons. Fnnconi, on his great horse Johnster,
wau introduce the astounding novel feat of Back
Juuuings never achieved before by any other sr-
tiste, foreign or American. He will also intro
duce his renown dancing horse Bayard.
DAN RICE, hls kindly consented to engage to
Mr.. Rosston, ter . short season, his talented and
gentisnanly pupils, Omar, Noyss spdReed, who
will present all those extraordinary and difficult
acts, which proclaim them finished acrobsts and
lmestsrs. 81 tie art o. hoEsenanship.
d The four Americas brothers. Anew and pleas
inn scene Of Dramatic Equestrianism, will Be- in.
treduced and led by Mr.. Rosston. and hes svsry-
whore bsen greeted with enthusiastic acclams-
Mon. sbewles. ssnainnse.d tie aspris., o. Man
many Forms" astonishes III who behold him,
BY his wonderful, strength, asilisy, daring md
grace. 's"A
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23

USee the advertisement of Mrs. HAAsE.-
She has secured the services of an able Eng-
fish instructress, and is now fully prepared to
give satisfaction to parents in all the branches
and accomplishments Of . finished education
which may be required for d young lady.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23
CHRISTMAS

had told him, Christmas morning,
As he sat upon my knee,
Holding fast his little stockings,
Stuffed as full as full could be,
And attentive listening to me,
With a face demure and mild,
That old Santa Clause. who filled them,
Did not love a naughty child.
"But we'll he good, won't we moder"
And from Oft my lap he slid,
Digging deepamong the goodies
In his crimson stocking hid;
While l turned me to my table,
Where a tempting goblet stood,
Brimming high with dainty egg-nog,
Sent me by a neighbor good.
Bnt the kitten. there before me.
With his white paw nothing 10Th,
Sat. by way of entertainment,
Shaping off the shining froth,
And in not the gentlest humor
At the loss ofsuch e treat,
l confess, | rather rudely
Thrust him ont into the steret.t
Then, how Jimmy's blue eyes kindled!
Gathering up The precious store
He had busiIy been pouring
In his tiny pinnafore,
With a generous look that shamed mo,
Sprang he from the carpet bright,
Showing by his mien indignant,
All a baby's sense Of right.
Come back, Pussy" called he loudly,
As he held his apron white .
'YOu sail have my candy wabbi,!'
But the door was fastened fight:
So he stood, abashed and silent,
In the eentre Of the floor.
With defeated look alternate
Bent on me and on the door.
Then, as by some sudden impulse,
Quickly ran he to the fire,
And while eagerly his bright eyes s
Watched the flames go high and higher,
In a brave, clear key he shouted.
Like some Iordly little elf, fe
rSanta Klaus, come down de chimney,
Make my moder have herseIf!'
Il will be a good girl, Jimmy"
Said I. feeling the reproof;
And straIshtway recalled poor Pussy,
Mewing on the galley roof.
Soon the anger was forgotten.
Laughter chased AWAY the fr6wn,
And they gamsolled meath the Iive-oaks
Till dusky night came down.
f Al.
In my dim, fire lighted chamber.
Pussy pnrred beneath my chair,
And my play-worn boy beside me
Knelt TO say his evening prayer;
Sod bess fader,-God bess mOder.
God hess sister. then a pause.
The sweet young lips devoa,ly
Murmured, "God bess Santa Kaus!'
He is sleeping-brown and silken
Lie the lashes. long and meek,
Like caiessing, clinging shadows
On his plump and peachy cheek;
And ] bend above him, weeping
Thankful ,ears-Oh. andefIed!
For q woman's crown Of glory,
For the blessing Of Il child!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23

Four cases Of children being poisoned BY
putting visiting cards in the mouth are reported
by = contemporary. The children fortunately
recovered, though, the symptoms were most
alarming. Parents and nurses are cautioned
against permitting their charges to play with
these cards, ~ in The enaaneIling, DC, arsenic
copper and lead are useds
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23

UIt will be perceived by noticing the Cor
~rection, that the great sale for a partition of
property takes place on the 18th instead of the
,14th of January.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23

as The work on The WaAhingtoa Nsaiaaal Monu,
nsatis new nearly stspended fos waat Of funds.
Tbsrs' ~ only eight persons sneassd on il. and
hey are likely soon TO Be discharged. The shaft
has now risen to enc hundred and seventy feet.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23

Chrjstmas.
As this well-remepbsred day rolls around
agsiu next MoDday--and as il scomes bai
once q year" we mpst take advantage of the
rights and liberties which its advent insures
therefore, that those 10 our employ. and ourself
may have some relaxation from the ardnous
duties which We pursue from weeks end to
weeks end, and ningle in tho e~pjoyments Of
this gay season, only half sheet will be issued
from this Office next week, but VIC will endea.
yoF to. commences the new year with a srush r.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23

Slaa W. Wilder, q we'll know editor and printer.
disdin Toledo, Ohio, on the 2ah nit, ~ofeonsnmp-
ton, 1t the age Of forty years. He was I native
Of Ashbunbam, Mass. He il another v;ctisas "a
the toll and midnight exposure which to msny
men encounter OF, whom the responsibility Of
publishing : newspaper devolves.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23

@Af .Esi@Hg
Cenyictien and Escape 81 . Lana war
$500 rant Forger.tf IL assd sst 80
We learn from the Bee Of Tuesday last, that
William Il. Wilder was found guilty the day
previous, 10 the United States District Court,
Of forging soldiers land warrants. He was
tsisd On eeven indictments. il h thought tina,
be has obtained from oprs Government not less
than The immense quantity Of 10000 acres Of
land by these fraudulent operations. Wilder
wasa Notary Public 10 New Orleans, and was
. member Of the Iouisiasall Legislature Of the
year $50, and 1 lending man IN the Democratic
party n The city. OF course, i was not to be
thought Of, that . man If hia distinction should
psy the penalty for his crimes BY . residence
ID the penitentary-fo for tie Bee further informs
-, that - be was being conveyed from the
to prison. hs msde his sscaps from
N officer Of the u q Marshal, whe Ind him
Il custody Yes, be no doubt escaps9 sin /
horn" Wilder hss not sines been heard o.
I'd Marshal Kennedy oders e6oo, rsward for
siss Tbs DAlse intmstse that lie ex.Notary
nsmbse Of the Lsgisistass, has sA far
'!!1,taaa, - ! box sbout, tie siss Of ! pises Il
M sasn going On boaid vessel bound
that Plaee. with ~ alps mesksd On i,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23
Madame i. 9. Haase,

"A LHONNEUR de faira savoir, 4 ses amis ct
II au public en- general, qu'elle a maintenant
une institution permanante dams son Pensionnat;
consacree D enseigner toutes les branches qui
composent .Peducation en- Anglais. a5
Mademoiselle PEHRAULT enseignera aussi
Ia Musique Vocale ct instrumental. de23-4t
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23

The wife Of Tho negro Doe spsDser,,lw ho
htely de6ed the laws q Cairo. leh for 81. Lcs-
is the day after bic death. carrying wishahss
some FIVE ogsi1 thoussnd doIsrr Asssfsf9
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23
sEMTAMEA,
Il
Saturday, December "a, 1854.

u All communications intended to
promote the private ends or Interests OF
,cerperatiOns, societies, schools or i'm.
.dfviduals, will be. charged as adver-
tisemeNtG. -n r
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23

: The Lpadcn Democrats recently held ! meeting
and determined that they would his Louis NJ
poleon on his appearance in that city. ~
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23
Mem advertisements.


RESPECTFULLY informs her friends and the
public in general, that she has now an ENG
LlSH TEACHER permanently attached to her
Boording School.
Miss PERRAULT will also give Music Les
sons; she teaches according to The italian method.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23

GILL
Land Surveyor,

Orders promptly attended TO.
Office on Plaquemine street, between Semins-
~, and Church streets. mys
Bound Volumes of the Sentinel,
UFor the years ending July, 1s53-'54, for
sale at this Office. NOES
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23

"a Gen. Cas- declares he has no intention OF ru,,
ias for the Presidency, and that al reports b til
contrary ase uafounded. . Sos
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23
Banks and .sTight Times.,,

B0Mk0 and ~Ttght ytmees~
One would suppose. from the advantages
apparent to such an enterprise, that . Bank Of
some description would have been established
in our town long before this, by which money
accommodations could be afforded those suf
fering under the pressure Of slight times" like
the present, ss1g rs4 p, FL iaa .eiE3 .as
There are periods when every description Of
business, however good and prosperous. need
q loan Of money, and in default Of obtaining
it, . sacrifice Of property must result, or what
is probably equally as ~ruinous, recourse must
be had TO the money.lender at an exborbitant
interest, and even then given as a favor. I'm
der such a state of things with regard to pecu.
mary affairs, if general, distress must surely fol-
lov-although at the same time there may be
thousands and thousands Of dollars lying idle,
but which are grappled the tighter as the con,
dition of the cash market becomes the greater
depressed. ~ : a' aasm
The consequence Of this scarcity of capital
and no facilities offered for borrowing upon a
Legitimate basis, snch az a we'll conducted and
accommodating Bank would afford, is, that SOL
vent and industrious citizens, uuable to collect
their dues fromshe fact that there is not suAi.
Gent money in circulation to meet the demands
OF the people, must sink beneath the financial
crisis, # they cannot contrive to live through
II. Such eras have often visited the land, and
it seems, throughout the country, that we are
in the midst of another-but would fain hope
that the worst has come, and that a brighter
WIN dawn with the advent Of 4 new year
This scarcity Of the precious metals, causing
to be so general, may be accounted for
in various ways, and bears upon cco,mmunities
more Or less, according to circumstances. In
this region, the low price last year, of eur prin-
cipal staple, makes the pressure particularly
severe npon u.s. The only relief which Appeals
70 %, under such general distress for the lack
of money, is a strict regard to temperance and
scsnomy in all things, and an unflaggiag in.
destryt and energy under an adversities. 9.iil
&Fa - FEAEsl = e. 2r4F = Ia eAAL- r
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23

10 asa'9 a Grosse 0rebe Hunter. a
We had . visit . few days since from Mr.
CIV: KEEP, who presented Us with a gotodly
size specimen of the handsomest bear meal
that We have seen for many q day, being 4 por.
tion Of the FIJI bear he killed last week, max.
lng TIE aggregate weight, Of fifteen hundred
pounds Besides this extraordinary hpntine,
Nj. KEEP showed us tho foot Of a panther Q,
tieefh be had also killed during the week, which
was oyer sig inches in length and about five
~ sbfeadth, with enormous claws Of . semi.
circular shape; be measured nine feet from
nc nose to The End 9of9 his tail, was three feet
high, weighed ihree hundred pounds, and from
hls s~hoasdesssap Vas grey and slightly ahagQy,
ssaemblinss lions, thes6sst shot pierced hin
undsr. The fore shoulder near the region Of the
hear, which only efsetsd ! ! daDqesoa. orovl.
that sounded gather sarfully smidst the solemn
woods Tile second fire, however, brought him
to the ground bowling like abul, and Swapping
the projecting boughsin Els fall, when the dogs
grspp'ed him, but several Of them forfeited
sae'r lives fsr THAR tsnerity; At this junctuse,
and.to sass ths halaacs Of his hounds, the in.
' sfsp,d !. Sul y. atta q The ftofhy and einrsged
!, sel!9al w sM he hal bowie " Knit, and .oon despatch
- s'Awseh wi 4oqH mad; anasb be8 ara bee
Last ysafsns, Krlr isissus q. Ne killed
pne hundred and twenty-five bssns, be,ide. al 4,
auapiity:of der spd smaller game, These :.
sq|ts ri bis Kill and sealia tssekiag tie den.
'ssns Il The forest thsosgh swamp, bsluss and
sans.brsdk, s,,vwsrs,, effected on bsyous Crosse
TSP s lal A~Lalra,neouin, and has certainly e,sned
pm ths fepstaton # being Tho greatest hun.
sefiaiehse region Hs'hss laid eat Christmas
wssk, ID csetupahhy vwsisha similar spliit, ID spe1a
Y sbe woods. snd We anticipate hearing ] 6nee
aceouas Of sAsir degradation among the orioi.
pal propfisssss.i gaaSssib s. gov lap obam
& 80
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-23

Stale Of Louisiana-Parish Of Icerrille.