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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14
The Washington Monument.

The following letter, acknowledging the re-
ceipt of a small amount of money, contributed
at the polls at the late election on Crosse
Tete, has been in our possession several days
and we now lay it before our readers in that
quarter, that they may see that whether the
amount is great or small, the Association in
Washington which have in charge the glorious
work for which the small amount below was
given, are equally grateful for any sum which
the patriotism of American citizens should
prompt them to bestow, But the occasion
here alluded to is not the only one which the
Crosse Tete precinct has taken in contribu.
ting money at the polls for the building Of the
Washington Monument. With the exception
Of Plaquemine, no precinct in the parish has
shown greater liberality in this respect. Had
every locality in the Union shown an equal
willingness to deposit money at the polls for
SO noble a purpose as was displayed in this
parish at the late and former elections, there
would have been no further occasion for the
Board of Managers appealing to the people Of
the United States for more assistance to com.
plete a Monument which should long since
have been towering in its pride to the skies.
WAsHfSGroN NATIONAL MONUMENT OFFICE
Washington, Dec. 6, 1853,
W. P. BRApBuRN, Plaquemine, La.
Dear Sir: Your esteemed favor of the 18th inst.
was duly received, with five dollars enclosed, con-
tributed by the Electors Of Crosse Tete, parish Of
Iberville, La, at the late election, to assist in the
completion of the National Monument to Wash
ington, the Father of his Country, now in course
of erection in this city.
The Board of Managers tender to you and the
spirited contributors their sincere thanks for this
renewal of their contribution, showing their re-
gard and veneration for the memory Of Washing
ton, who was "frst in War, first in Peace, and first
in the hearts of his Countrymen."
Most sincerely and respectfully yours,
ELISHA WHITTLESEY,
By F. w. EckLoFF, Clerk.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

ROBBERY OF WASHINGTON MONUMENT Mon
EY.-The rooms of the Mercantile Library
Association of Boston were broken into during
the night of the 3lst ult., ard numerous pa
pers scattered over the floor, and the box ron
tanning the contributions of the members to.
wards the Washington Monument fund was
opened and the contents carried of. The
amount is not known. The robber left a letter,
stating that he regretted 10 be obliged TO steal
the money intended to be used for such u pa
triotic purpose, but he could not help it.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14
M'Lame's Worm Vermifuse.

The following order shows at once the demand
for and the excellence fthis great medicine. Ger
tihcates have been SO multiplied in favor of this
Vermifuge, that we consider it unne ssary to add
any more.
Boonville, Ind. June 3, 1853.
Messrs. J, Kidd & Co-Your agent, when here,
left us with twelve dozen bottles flames Vermi-
fuge, which is nearly all sold. Please send quickly
twelve dozen more, as we do not want to get out
of it, for we consider it the best medicine ever
used in this part of the country.
G. P. & J. B. HUDSPETH.
For sale by SCOVIL g. MEAD. Ill Chartres
street, New Orleans; Wholesale Agents for the
Southern States; also sold by-A. F. RICHARDS,
Flaquemine.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

A Mystery Solred.-Mr. Lamprey, of North
Hampton IN. H. on retiring to rest some time
since hung his coat, as was his custom, on the
bed post. Next morning, having occasion to
examine his wallet, which was in his pocket,
several bills and q half of a S5 were missing,
for which he was unable to account until q few
days since. Mrs. L., while heating her oven,
discovered in the ash-place a mouse nest, in
which she found three one.doliar bills, one two
dollar bill, half ola five dollar bill, and ffag-
ments Of other bills, with four young nice
wrapped up in them.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

Passing Away.--Of the Senators in Con-
gress who were members at the December ses-
sion Of Is45, only the following named gentle.
men have seats at present Mr.. Atchison, OF
Missouri; Mr.. Bright, Of Indiana; Mr.. Cass, OF
Michigan; Mr.. Clayton, of delaware; Mr.. Pearce,
Of Maryland; Mr.. Phelps, Of Vermont. And
but five of the present body were in service as
Senators at any time previous to the above
date.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

A Relic Of the Past Aga correspondent
Of the Franfort (Ky.) Commonwealth says that
there is now residing on the place of J. Dudley
Davis, Esq, in Scott county, a free woman of
color, whose age from reliable sources, is 100
years. She was grown at the time of Brad
docks defeat, in l775, which she well remem-
bers. She frequently washed the clothes Of
the eFather of his Country" prior to her emil
grating from the Old Dominion to that State.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

The Potency Of Appearances.-A mans for
tune often depends upon the linen he wears
A soI'ed shirt collar has ruined many a clever
fellow; and a careless dropping Of saliva upon
his bosom cut off the brightest prospects, A
friend OF ours recently obtained an angel with
an income Of $4,000 a year, simply by the aid
OF a dollar fril'; and another is about to
lead to the altar . $4,000 piece Of de laine, BY
s~todioasly sporting four and six penny rufied
wristbands. Happiness, clean linen and sper>
maceti have CLOSE connection.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14
sNNEMENA sEMyAMEAe
Saturday, January ~, 1854.
Grated Fruit Trees.

We refer our readers to the advertisement Of
MI. EkSsr, formerly of this place but now resi-.
ding near Port Hudson. He offers for sale choice
varieties of grated Peach trees, and as the season
is now at hand for transplanting, those who are
in want could not do better than to leave their OF
ders at once with the Agent, Mr.. A. E. Richards.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

A Distinguished Visitor in Westinghouse
The Washington Evening Star of the 18th inst.
says:
The Metropolis was favored to-day, with a
visit by an individual who styles himself the
"Angel Gabriel" He passed through the streets,
blowing his horn, and attracted a great deal Of
attention. He is the same person who was
arrested on Sunday llast, in Baltimore, for preach.
ing in the streets.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

l3&7a T. 8. ERNST residing near Port
Hudson, La, has on hand fine selec-
~ ton Of the choicest varieties Of grated
~Peach Trees, grown here and
adapted TO this climate. Among them are those
which ripen their fruit in June. July, August, Sep
teqber and October; price 25 cents cach;' orders
left with A. E. Richards, P~laquemine. win be at
tended to. ;a1A
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

TAt the Grana Opera, Paris, a few nights
ago, a shout was started and heartily taken up,
to this effect: GA has les Russes. Vive One.
Pacha?' civilian Tell' was the opera. and
the passage which drew forth this burst of en-
thusiasm was the famous. one which has often
worked the same effect before, LA Liberte au
a Mort!'
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

pOn friday evening week, the ladies' of
North Andover asserted there rights by giving a
magnificent party, to which some forty gentle.
men were invited. A. magnificent entertain-
ment was provided, the whole expense of the
affair, including even the stabling of the
horses, being borne by the ladies.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

D"My dear Sir Frederick take a chair" 81
couldn't possibly" Not pressed for time, |
hope!." sNo-not for time-but deyilishly for
pantaloons.' Sir Frederick had on his stand up
trousers-so tight in the fit that he could not
stop without producing denoument. Young
men who indulge in stunten drapery, will please
copy.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

Letters from Naples announce tina: another
ancient town has been discovered several feet un-
der ground between Acerno and Scaffaii. 1t is
stated that it does not resemble Herculaneum or
Pompeii in any respect.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

UA noble sentiment was that of General
Jackson's, uttered in reply TO the request of
Louis Philippe, for an apology for his bold
assertion of our claims against the French Gov
eminent: "The honor of my country shall
never be stained by an apology from me for
the statement of the truth and the performance
of duty"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

OrThe indigo plant thrives well at the Sand
witch Islands, in all moist situations, and grows
spontaneously wherever it once gets rooted. In
fact, from a single plant, it spreads with great ra-
pidity, covering. in a few years, many contiguous
acres, and roofing out everything else, even The
thick sod Of a heavy sward.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

A Good Sugggestion.-The Port Gibson
Herald, in an article on the Post Office misman-
agements in N. Orleans or somewhere between
there and GrandGulf, suggests that If the gov
erument can't manage things better, it should
resign all control, and give up the business to
Dan Rice, who, with two mules, could get along
s%wimmingIy.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14
Myaerious.-Under this heading the Bayou

Myaterious.-Under this heading the Bayou
Sara Ledger, ofthe 3lst ult, has the following
Yesterday, between the hours of 10 and IL
o'clock, A. w., a negro was sent in a skif from
the Pacific Sawmill, in this place, for the pur-
pose o~f.towing some logs to the shore, when he
discovered a small rough box floating in the
river, which he got aboard and brought to the
mill, for inspection. The box was then opened,
and found to contain u newly born boy child,
dead, but seemed apparently to have been in
The water only a few hours. There is a mys-
terry hanging over this affair which we hope to
see soon ferreted out.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

Capt. hsrahem.-The Washington cores
pondent ofthe New York Courier has the fol.
lowing: II an informed that the Secretary OF
the Navy has ordered Commander Morris to
take command Of the 81. Louis. He will re-
pas. to his station without loss of time, and
Captain lngraham will probably arrive in the
United States before the middle OF February.
Capt. !. is native of South Carolina. His family
reside in Philadelphia.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

A Lucky Caliornian.--The Easton (Md)
Star states that Mr.. Jas, H. Ridgway, who left
that county for California, a few years ago,
has returned home and deposited in the Easton
Bank some seven or eight thousand dollars in
gold, as a portion of the fruits ofhis adventure,
Besides this, Mr.. K. is the owner of a fine brig
just arrived at BALTIMORE from California, and
also other valuable properly.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

&C person was Boosting that he had sprung
from a high family in Ireland.
"Yes, said a bystander, I've seen some of the
family so high that their feet couldn't touch
the ground"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

HA son of the Emperor Of Hayti is being
educated at Dawlish, Devonshire, England. 1t
is expected that the Emperor himself, with some
of the members of the court, will visit his son
during the ensuing spring.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

TAllthe Germans arrested at Cincinnati on
the 25th ult., charged with attempted violence
to NJ. Bedini, have been acquitted; and the evil
dence shows the conduct of the police was out
rageoos and unjustiiable. Public sympathy is
now with the Germans, and the police are
strongly denounced.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

ibid You Ere,'"-An itemizer, at late
evening sewing party, reports that one lady
made use of the exclamation: II thought |
should have died." one hundred and twenty.
eight times, and she put the inquiry. "Did you
everss" one hundred and thirty-seven times.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

A IL persons having claims against the estate Of
IA late Paulin Dupuy are hereby notified to pre-
sent their claims against said estate 10 the undersign.
ed, within ten days from the date hereof, and all
those indebted to said estate are likewise notified 10
come forward and make payment.
jal4 MICHAEL SCHLATRE. j. Admr.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

Spain.--The duel which Mr.. Soule, the Uni
ted States Minister, had Tough with the Mar
quis de Turgot, the French Minister, was owing
to certain remarks Of the latter on Mrs. Soule's
dress, before referred to. Lord Howden acted
as the second Of the Marquis de Turgot. The
duel between a young Soule and the Duke Of
Alba grew out Of the same affair. In neither
case had any harm been done.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

U7-The Gar, j. is reported, has expressed the
opinion that the Stars and Stripes would be
the only neutral flag among all the leading powers,
before the final settlement, Of the presen: Turkish
difficulty.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

Too Much Pie for q ShiHing.--We were
shown Yesterday a pie, purchased by a family at
one of the confectioner shops, which pie con-
tanned, among other uncomfortable condiments
a pretty large mouse! Mousse had, we suppose
been caught mapping, and was hustled in among
the other s6xings" during the baking process.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

GAn e~xcellen, old lady in describing a fearful
event Of her life when she was run away with IN a
Two horse vehicle, wound up by saying that she
put the frmest reliance on Providence until the
breeching broke, an? then she gave up.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

France.--The Emperor declares emphatically
that the course .of France in the Turkish diff
Guilty shall be the path of honor.
Prince Napoleon is appointed President Of
the Commission for the Paris Exhibition of
1855.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14
AV19.

TNOUS. cenx qui ont des reclamaiions contre Ia
4 succession De feu Paulin Dnpuy sont prie de
les presenter aa sonsigne dams dix jours &c css,e
date, ct tons cenx qui doivent a la dite succession
sOnt prizes de- Gire Placement al sousigne.
MICHAEL SCHLATRE, IT,, Admr,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

UThe Pain Killer is an excellent regulator of
the stomach and bowels. and should always be
kept on hand, especially at this season OF the year.
Sold at % cents a bottle-see advertisement.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

DIt is said that Cuba was a part of Louisi.
ma, whose dominion was ceded by Spain to
France, and that, therefore, we bought Cuba
without knowing it.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14
Wreck of the Steamer San Francisco-Eight
.# Hundred Lives LOST!

The New Orleans Delta Of Friday contains the
following:
"a Savannah dispatch, of the 18th inst, to the
Macon Citizea says: @
'The steamship San Francisco, which sailed
from New York for California, with the Third
Regiment of the United States Army on board,
has been found in lat. 80, a total loss. Ill losi,
eight hundred souls.n
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

TAn enterprising young man from the west
broughtinto Milwaukee fonr elks, which Re has
trained for harness, and offers them for sale
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14
Silk and Straw Goods. 81
G. YALE. JR. E. co..

Wholesale Dealers in all kinds of Silk and Straw
Goods, at
~ Magazine st., New Orleans,
Keep constantly on hand a full assortment Of
the newest styles 49,
Straw Bonnets, Children's Hats
Straw Hats, Embroideries,
Ribbons, Dress Silks,
Laces, Bonnet Silks.
Cloves, Fancy Dress Goods,
Fans, Artificial Flowers,
Pasasols, Millinery Articles,
White Goods, Shawls and Mantillas
Dress Trimmings, &c. &c.
All of which will be sold at the lowest pricesa at
wholesale. C. YALE, Jr, & CO.,
81 Magazine street,
mh6-ly Between Common and Gravier
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

UKossuth, it is said, is about to leave Lon.
don for Co%nstantinopIe, at the invitation of the
Porte.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

UThe London Times bitterly denounces
John Mitchel's speech at San Francisco.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-01-14

Special Advertisements.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-22
THE neutrality-suspicious..

A NEW AND SUPERIOR COOKING RANGE, man.
uactured and for sale Wholesale and retail by Gibson
RICHARDSON, CO., 8T4 Broadway, New York; also
81 and So Blackstone street, Boston. 'in
1t embraces all the modern improvements combining
beauty, durability and economy in the of fuel with
perfect efficiency in operation The simplicity of its con-
struction, and the consequent facility with which Il
managed particularly commend it to the attention of those
in want of a frst-class cooking range. -
The fire chamber is materially different in form from
that of any other range in present use being so construct
ed that by spreading the coal large surface and
burning it in thin stratum the heat is equazed under
all the boiler openings
The revolving CRATE supported by lever is adjusted in
such that the rechamber be instantaneous
y empted while the range closed to prevent the
escape of dust ashes into the room
The oven is Of extra size with the ues arranged
to secure in the highest possible degree equal
OF radiation every SIDE being elevated and level
with the top of the frechamber draft entirely up
compositions which being itofi-c0ndHctor HeaI, gives
the advantages Of a brick oven. sglaH
Under the is large and eapacous Hot Closet
where is continually found mild gentle heat render
ing valuable service for warming dishes of food.
Being supplied with powerful water-back, the range
may be made to furnish without extra fire. large amount
of hot water all times for bath or other purposes.
Provision also made for the attachment of hot-ar fix
lures, by which, in addition to its culinary departments
subseryes important purpose for warming a dining
paror either above adjacent to the apart
ment in which it is placed.
The Flues are large and equally adapted for burning
Anthracite and Bituminous Coal Coke Wood. 1t
qures additional fixtures the either. For those
purchasing transportation distance it offers pecu
liar advantages being complete in ITSELF and in respect
dependent on brick-work for any of its fiues. i4
In points of finish, workmanship and general appear
ance, it will not suffer by contrast with any.
In respect COST it compares most ayoraby with either
of the Elevated Oven Ranges now in Market. ss
mch2l daW1V
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-22

SAN FRANcIsco.-San Francisco is city of
such recent date, and its development has been
SO rapid, within the past few years, that even
now we can hardly realize its true position as
great commercial city. We learn from the
city directory Of San Francisco, that there are
at the present time included within the linn
its of the metropolis, 24O public streets and
alleys, which are divided into eight wards.
There are "a wharves capable of accommoda-
ting the, largest vessels. There are also So
markets; 81 churches; 16l public houses
20 restaurants; 10 banking houses assay
Offices 8 insurance offices with capital of
$2,30O,000; theatres; two concert halls;
and seven public schools. 1t has % newspa-
pers AMI periodicals., and can boast a large
number of benevolent and other societies.
There are also incorporated in the city, a
Mountain Lake Water Company, with cap
ital Of Sl,0O0,000; a plank road company
with a capital of $500, 900; telegraph COM
pany with capital of 100000; gas COM
pany three steamship companies six indie
pendent militia and sixteen fire companies;
fourteen mills sixty-three bakeries, and a
branch of the public mint. In the city of
San Francisco are consuls for twenty eight
foreign countries. The whole number of
names in the directory is about $4,000. The
entire population is probably 100000.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-22

How TO SELECT GOOD GUANo.-Professor
Johnston, in his Elements of Agricultural
Chemistry, published by Mr.. c. NJ. Saxton of
Fulton street, gives the following directions
for selecting guano, in order to test the genu-
inc from the spurious or adulterated;
l. The drier the better-there is less water
to pay for and transport.
2. The lighter the color, the better also. It
is the less completely decomposed.
3. 1T it has not a strong anmoniacal smell;
it ought to give off such smell when spoon
full of it is mixed with spoonful of slaked
lime in wine-glass.
a. When put into tumbler with water,
stirred well about, and the water and fine mat
ter poured of, it ought to leave little sand or
stones.
5. When heated to redness in the air, till
all the animal matter is burned away, the ashes
should nearly all dissolve in dilute muriatic
acid. The insoluble matter is useless sand or
earthly authorizations.
In looking at the numbers in published
analysis of Peruvian guano, those represent
ing the water should be small; the organic
matter, containing ammonia, should approach
to fifty or sixty per cent, and the common
salt and sulphate of soda ought not to form
much more than five or six per cent. of the
weight of the guano.
Professor Johnston says, that burnt earth
and brick dust are now prepared Of various
shades, in fine powder, for the purpose Of be-
ing mixed with guano. Coal ashes and other
substances have also been used for tho same
purpose.