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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-24
Westminster Review.

We acknowledge the receipt of this very
able and interesting quarterly for April
While we cannot commend some phases OF
this work, we are free to acknowledge the ge-
nerel vigor, directness and earnestness of
thought and style which usually characterize
its pages. Among the articles that are worthy
Of special mention, We would refer to the IRE
suits of the Census of 1851" 1.-THE Balance
of Power in Europe" "Manners and Fashion"
"Schamyl, the Prophet Warrior Of the Cauca-
sus," and "Crimiual Legislation and Prison
Discipline" We have often referred the pub
lie 10 the mine of information and entertain-
ment which LEONARD Scorr & Co., 70 Fulton
street, New York, present to the American pub
lie in the republication of the British Quarter
lies and Blackwood's Magazine. We do so
again, reminding our readers that 81 every one
Review the price is So; for Blackwood's Mag
azine, %; and for Blackwood and the four
Reviews, $lo-a vast fund of knowledge at a
very small cost.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-24
The Roman Church i'm India,

The Madras Catholic Directory, for the year
1854. gives some interesting statistics of the
Roman Catholic Church in British India, the
MaIayan peninsular, and the island of Ceylon,
from which we ascertain that the total number
Of priests in these regions is 7sl, and of Ro-
man Catholic population, 894,45O. Of the
priests, no less than 44O are in the single vica-
rate of Verapoly, in which the Catholic popu-
lation numbers 22S,OOO. The vicariates next
in Importance are Madeira, with 80 priests and
l4O,O5O Catholic population; Pondicherry, with
As priests and $4,000 Catholic population; and
Colombo, with Is priests and 100 900 Catholic
population.
These statistics, if reliable, exhibit a larger
Catholic strength in India than has been gen.
orally supposed to exist. and it is worthy Of
note that it increases continually. The same
number of the Madras Directory, FROM which
the above statistics are extracted, gives accounts
of no less than 1898 conversions to the Cath.
Ole faith in India during the last year, of which
number 1921 were from heathenism, ll,7l7
from Syro-N estorianism, and l748 from Mes.
toriauism. The strongholds Of the Church
appear to be 10 such places As Pondicherry, for.
merly in possession of the French, or some 9TH
er European Catholic power.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-24
RICE CULTURE IN LOUISIANA.

At a period like the present, when the price
of our principal staple has got down to such a
r%uinous figure, any description of agriculture
which would be adapted to our climate and soil,
should not fail TO receive the attention of our
planters.
In the Thibodeaux Minerva we perceive an
editorial relative to the Rice culture in Louisi>
ana, and referring to a long letter on that sub.
ject from Mr.. J. B. BRIrros, published on its
first page. This letter is a very interesting one
but too lengthy for our columns, unless we had
some idea Of the interest its publication would
give our readers. We feel quite sure that there
is much land in this parish which would answer
for the culture Of rice. We may recur to this
subject again, and shall peruse MI. Bk1rroS's
letter. The following is an extract from the
editorial alluded to:
livery country has its cereals peculiar to its
climate. Difference of latitude and soil dpmand
at the hands Of the husbandman another node
OF culture to assimllate the productions OF one
district OF country TO the soil and climate of
another; and it is a problem yet to be worked
out, whether the "gold Seed" if planted at the
proper season, requires the flooding it receives
in South Carolina; and whether in a damp
not too wet-but low, sandy soil, the greatest
results may not ensue!
We venture the assertion that 40 soon as any
considerable number of our people shall have
embarked in the culture of rice on an extensive
scale, the intelligence fthe planting community
Will Immediately bring machinery to bear, so
that all difficulties may be overcome for the
sowing, reaping and thrashing; and under that
system-one of intelligent experiment-the La.
fourche country cannot but become the wealth.
lest portion of the State of Louisiana,
There are, within the bounds of the parishes
of Assumption, Lafodrche and Terrebone one
hundred and fifty square miles of good rice
growing lands, equal 10 ninety-six thousand
acres, capable Of producing upon an average,
sixty bushels of rough rice per acre. A bushel
OF rough rice will yield about twenty mine
pounds ofclean rice. Therefore, it will be seen
by those who will take the trouble to investigate
the matter, that the three Lafourche parishes
are capable of producing, in themselves, more
rice than the whole State of South Carolina
reported in 1851. This IS no exaggeration or
extravagant estimate; but facts we'll authenti-
Gated by figures which speak for themselves.
The rice interests of Louisiana is a growing
one; one which in due course of time must add
largely to its wealth and agricultural resources;
and, at no far distant day. even rival South c.
rollna, If properly attended to and fostered.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-24
The Printer.

We perfectly agree in sentiment with the
following remarks, which we take from the B
Rouge Gazette:
'lf there is any man who deserves to receive
a fair remuneration for his services, it is the
Printer. In this section of the country the
opinion has pretty generally prevailed, that
every other branch Of industry, should be fos.
tered and encouraged, except this; but we are
glad to see som evidences Of the fact, that the
services Of the Printer are beginning to be ap-
preciated.
And why should not the Printer be as well
paid as any other class Of laborers! Is he no,
compelled to toll both night and day to minis
ter to the wants and pleasures of the pubIic!-
Why even the negro upon your plantations is
less a slave than he. They have their holydays
and Sabbaths of rest; but not 50 with 10 poor
devils. If we can steal away one day in .
month from the cares and perpiexities Of the
printing Office We fancy we are the especial ia
vorites of fortune.
In fixing the salary Of Parish Printing at
$500 the Police Jury of West Baton Rouge
deserve many thanks. We hope their example
will have a salutary influence upon others, who
may be called upon to dispense similar favors."
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-24
Thc Fourth of July.

We have neglected until the present time to
make any mention Of the approach of this
halIowed anniversary, which should hold SO
conspicuous a place in the heart and in the
memory Of every American citizen. When
the Fourth of July is forgotten, and it passes
off without being a holiday, without the ring
ing of bells and the firing of cannon, or any
manifestations whatever of delight on the part
OF the people, then the patriot may we'll weep
for the dark day and the bitter destiny in store
for our country.
The present epoch seems n peculiarly fit time
for the re-awakening Of American hearts to
feeling and to action, as of yore. There seems
at this time, more than at any other period
within the lapse of many years, to be an up
rising of American interests and American sem
timents throughout the land, which is creating
a revolution, gigantic and unlocked for, all over
the Republic. Take up the newspapers, from
whatever quarter they may come, and the truth
of this remark will be evident.
We trust that here in our hourishing town,
as we trust it will occur all over the Union,
some patriotic manifestation of remembrance
of this sacred anniversary, will be made by the
citizens. We would suggest that a public
meeting be held to take this subject into con-
sideration, and to make the necessary arrange.
ments for an Address, the reading of the Dec
~laration of Independence, a Barbecue and Ball.
What say our citizens?
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-24

uJThe following story of the brutality with
which the Russian officers treat the soldiers
under their command, is related by a cores.
pondent of the Paris Constitutional, now at
Bucharest:
"A General, followed by an aid -de-camp,
passed before a guard house in Bucharest
The soldiers, warned by the sentinel, hastily
collected to present The drummer, in
his hurry, stumbled, but nevertheless arrived in
time to give the customary salute. The Gen.
eral passed, but the aid.de.camp, stopping be.
hind, approached the drummer, and snatching
from him one of his drum sticks, repeatedly
struck him over the head, eyes and ears. Blood
spirited out, and while the officer continued to
beat his victim, the latter, with his hands by
his side, remained immovabie, without attempt.
ing to change the position Of his head"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-24
One Of the Yerdicfa.

O0c Oh the Vef01CtDs
The Portsmouth Journal, under the head of
traditionary sketches, publishes the following
account Of a model jury Of the olden time:
About eighty years ago a man came to his
end by u casualty at The Isles Of Shoals, and a
coroner from Portsmouth visited the island to
make an inquest. Twelve jurors were sum.
moned from those who were first met with, and
directed to sit on the body. They went into
the house and soon some Of them returned, and
informed the coroner that he could hold but six.
They were again instructed and sent in. They
reported that he was drowned. They were
again sent back for further investigation. IN
due time they returned with the report that
they had notcbed on one stick all his Q cd deeds
they could find, and on another all his bad ones.
The latter numbered most, and therefore they
gave their verdict that he had gone to the wick
ed place. One Of his good qualities was re-
ported to be that he could carry a can of flip At
arms length around the island, and not spill q
drop.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-24

dT"His Antecedents." This is a new CO.
MED phrase, says the Comet, in its application
to persons who come before the people for their
SURFACES. Heretofore men have rather been
measured by what they woud be, than by what
they are, and hare been. Windy politicians
mount the stump, to make promises. that are
forgotten when they get down. A man should
be measured by his antecedents alone, and if
you cannot find out what he is by these, it is
safest not to put any estimate upon him. tits
very easy for a man to say that he will do SO,
and so, if elected, but what security have we
tina, he will, if the past does not furnish it? 1t
is very easy for a NJ, to call himself a Chris
tan, or a Democrat, but if his antecedents do
not prove it, he simply-lies.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-24

An Unluchy First Appearance-The Boston
Times chronicles the case of a certain literary
gentleman, who at the National theatre, in that
city, a few evenings ago, went upon the stage
to deliver an address on the drama, wearing his
hat, cane and gloves! This peculiarly struck
the gods with amazement; and by the time he
got one glove off down came about two pounds.
OF flour. Then came three or four strings of
onions. After that, a promiscuous shower of
bologna sausages, old shoes, lemon peeIings,
gas fixtures and other vegetables. The literary
gentleman then shook his cane, and stepped out
suddenly. What a scene for "the Athens of
America!" They would not have served De-
mosthenese so in the theatre of the old A,he-
nae
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-24
Singular Case of Death.--Mr. Ed. Knigt

Singular Case Of Death.--Mr. Ed. Knight
an Englishman, passenger on the Herculaneum
which was run into by the steamer Sicily, of
Nice, and sunk, who was rescued, has since died
at Geneva, of gangrene, resulting from a bite
of his wife. During their last struggles togeth.
er in the sea, Mr.. X. proposed to abandon the
children, as he could not save both them ard
her, but she declined, and so went down with
them, in the desperation of the moment biting
off one of bis fingers.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-24
THE LATEST FROM EUROPE.
PROGRESS OF THE WAR.

The steamer Arabia arrived in New York on
the 18th inst, bringing dates from Liverpool of
the Sd Of this month.
The latest advices from the Gulf of Finland
are up to the 22d May. Admiral Napier was
still opposite Hango, and had battered down
most of the outposts, but had not yet captured
the main fortress.
From Silistria accounts have been received
up to the 9th, up to which time it held out
b~ravely. 1t was stated that Omer Pacha was
about marching a large force to its relief.
A council of war had been held at Varna, at
which were present Marshal st. Arnaud, Lord
Raglan and Omer Pacha; when it is said to
have been decided that the Anglo,F French army
should proceed to Adrianople-Omer Pacha
in the meantime avoiding a general action.
1t is said that Immediately after the Council
of Wa at Varna, Omer Pacha advance with
10000 troops to the relief of Silistria. A squa-
dron ofthe Anglo. French feet has been order.
ed to the White Sea.
1t was understood that Austria was to des.
patch to St. Petersburgh another formal deTand
that the Car should withdraw his forces from
all the Turkish territories.
The latest accounts from Greece, state that
eight thousand French troops had landed in the
Piraus and taken possession of that port.
1t is also said that King Ohio had accepted
the ultimatum of France and England, aad sum-
moned a new ministry.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-24
A Lucky Man.

A death which has left an empty place in the
higher circles of Bohemia, occurred lately
Col. G., commonly known as LIE Colonel
Cravache, departed this life to the great sorrow
of his friends, whom he was fond of entertain
ing in most regal fashion, and the great Joy of
the heirs, legalees and successors of the an.
cient termiers generaur des deur royaume, who
were bound to allow him an annual stipend,
equal to the revenue of a petty sovereign, in
order to buy him off his place at their divers
gaming tables. The luck of this man was so
extraordinary, that in one night, before the
King of Prussia and the Emperor Alexander,
he laid a bet that he would win the whole of
the money, jewels and valuables then present
in the room. There were more than fifty per-
sons gathered there-all rich foreigners, Eng
lish, Germans, Russians, for it was during the
stay of the allied sovereigns in Paris-and the
reunions at Frascatis were considered the
school of fashionable manners and high civil
izati0n.
1t is said that every coin passed from the
pockets of tho strangers into that of Colonel
Cravache, and that the King Of Prussia even
pawned his signet ring upon a last venture
against him. For many years the colonel has
lived a gay life in a chateau at the entrance of
the Bots de Boulogne, spending gaily and with.
out remorse the rente ringere made to him. first
BY Chala5re, then by Boursault and privately
by Benages, who each in turn declared that
their place was not worth a dump If LIE Colo>
mel Cravache was allowed to frequent their ia.
bles. He kept his VOW most religiously while
the privilege endured, and would often laugh
at the bizarrurie Of his destiny, which had Sc
cured 10 him a princely income, when the very
privilege of the jeux had been destroyed. Had
the decree which forbade the existence of gam
ing houses gone forth while he was in full vein
Of success, he must have starved, for he had no
other resource but gaming, and professed to
have discovered the famous martingale which
would ruin all the lucky chances of his nd ver-
saries forever.-Paris Correspondence of the
London Atlas.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-24


We believe that it is fully determined upon
q last that the wire will now sood be stretched
upon the telegraph posts which have long been
erected between Baton Rouge and Donaldson.
Vile, passing through this town. A few eve,
ningssinee q public meeting was hastily called
upon this subject, and ZEnos LABAuvE, ESQ,
called 70 the Chair, and Nj. TRAsMoun RorH
appointed Secretary. MI. SMITH, the present
contractor of the route alluded to, was then
introduced to the audience, when he gave a
very interesting history of the telegraph in this
Stats, the nature Of telegraphic stock, and the
advantage of such an enterprise in this section.
Although the stock is not quite all taken, we
understand that the work will now progress "a.
psdly, and that our citizens may certainly cal
cnlate on seeing an Office established here bv
Lightning In q very short time, and ia full, and
w hope suceessfal, operation.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-24

A prospectus was handed US a few DAYS
since, Of a new paper to be issued in this tow
on the 92d Of July next, to support the prin.
ciples Of the Democratic party" and to "be de.
voted, particularly, to the incubation Of the
doctrines of the Catholic Church." 1t is to be
called Republican Omnibus and Catholic He.
'ald," and wai be published and edited by Dr..
8. E. MCKINLEY, who is favorably known to
the Democratic party as late editor Of the Ga
seAe Of this town. We are not prepared to say
what success will follow an undertaking Of
this kind, or even to guess at il, for it is some-
thing new to us, this linking politics with reli-
gion. We never knew before that the Demo-
cratic party WAS associated with the interests of
any religious sect, but we live and learn.
One Thing is very evident, tina: the establish.
nent Of q third paper in our town, speaks vo-
Iumes in support Of its prosperity as well as
the intelligence Of the people Of this ~viciaity.
We cannot wish the Doctor success politically,
but if he advances the cause Of religion and
morals, he viii receive the thanks of every
good man. The following sentiment in the
prospectus we most heartily applaud:
-"While the Onnibus will be steadfast in its
adherence 70 principle. it will be characterized
BY that Independence of thought and action
which will prevent its ever becoming the tool
of cliqnes, or the instrument Of designing and
'unprincipled politicians. It will support men
only az the representatives of principle, with
out acknowledging the right Of any one, how
ever elevated, o. aspiring, to dictate ito course
Or coerce its ~action.''
W. shall look with much anxiety for the
first number of the above paper.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-24

Never have We seen the weather 90 unsettled
as it has been for the last three months. In
viewing the crops, we are surprised to see them
look ~ we'll As they do, under the circums,an.
ces. Rain, nothing bat rain, continually! We
sympathise sincerely with our planting friends
on this subject; for though not generally ex-
posed % much ~ they are, to suffer from the
exagerations of the weather; we have latelv
been drenched a. thoroughly a. we ever have
been in our lives, although we took the ORE.
caution Of studying with great attention, the
asky and its Signals" before starting on our
short excursions.
The Cotton il our Parish looks bad, sickly,
and in grass. The early corn fares pretty we'll
but that lately planted is very unpromisine.-
The sugar eans. on the contrary, Is in fine con.
dition, and looks two or three weeks in advance
Of the season.-h. Couple Echo.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-24
Pretty Much About Nothing!

We caught it from our contemporary @ las
week in a whole column, accusing US of abus
ing O the Police Jury, descriptive of the "pom
posity" Of the editor of this paper, his outwar,
appearance, &c. 1t was a pretty fair article
and hit US hard in an admirable and legitimat.
manner-but the short article, about the PacI
Saddle, the Deacon, &C., o Moses! it was
perfect Jennings Of a thing!-it was him al
over, from his head to his heels-wig, boots
and all! We cannot reply to the lengthier eff
fusion, (nor indeed to either,) for il pon'
pay. But not only with regard to our Knou
Notaing contemporary (for we were told by
stranger who evidently "knows all about it,
that our wordy and eloquent contemporary
much as he rants against the Order, is absolute.
ly and beyond doubt a Know Nothing, for the
gentleman positively asserted that Peter E. told
him oil the signs and secrets--of course, as
one brother would say to another-and more.
over, informed him of the exact number of the
Kno0 Nothings there were in Plaquemine); as
we were going on to say, not only with regard
to our Knoo Nothing contemporary, but with
reference to any other subject, we are at a per.
feet stand still.
The weather has been so warm the past
week. that all of our energies seem enervated.
and the brain itself gone into a dreamy and
worthless inactivity. While several exciting
subjects present themselves to our pen, histo.
rical, speculative, amusing and philosophical
such as "Church and State,n sThe Advent of
Riots," 1.-THE Progress of Know Nottingham"
"Our Contemporary in a Nutshell" "The OILY
Tongued Politician" and many other topics
which are at this time, rs it were, Aickeringly
introduced to the minds .eye-yet, from the
cause stated, we have not the inclination, and
feel As If we did not possess the ability, "a truth
perhaps under the best condition. to dilate in
terestingly or instructively upon either. The
truth is, were the weather of the best possible
description for invigorating the system and the
intellect, it would be difficult, with such a mul.
titude OF excitements that has arisen within
the last week, coupled too with a correspond.
ing number Of depressions-excitements and
depressions entirely Of a local character-we
say it would be difficult, laboring under such
to fix the mind upon anything. One
incident, however, or subject. which we might
dash of creditably, a. it is merely descriptive,
would "pitch in to- were it not for q re.
mark a friend made last week relative to Crosse
Tete and ourself-we know he is a friend, for
Ne alpays toAoaOs in our uake. So, commenc-
ing pretty much abou. noshing, thus we'll end.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-24
NewSi

The Baton Rouge Gszette informs its read
era and the public generally that DR.. 8: E. Nc
Krx1EY has retired from the editorial columns
of the Soathern Sentinel, and that Mr.. JEN-
N1sos had again assumed the control Of that
paper! We trust that Mr.. J. will have a good
time of it! BRYAN, are you run crazy by the
Know Nothings-through the fear they are
creating everywhere-that you make such
~egregrious errors?
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-24

0A gentleman of Cincinnati 10 now en-
gagged in the construction of a flying machine,
which he is sanguins will prove entirely sue
cessfal. He has devoted much time to the stu.
dy Of aerostation and the means adopted BY
nature to secure rapid fight of birds, and his
machine is very ingenious, bat we are not pro.
pared to decide upon its ability to Ay with q
man upon its back. If we nee Id inventor
asurching from Mount Auburn some 6ne morn.
ing. says the Colombian, and sailing over The
city to the green hills Of Kentucky, we will no
longer doubt the virtues Of this bird like 10.
vsutien, with ito immense bamboo wings and
gas Inflated stomsch.