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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03
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From the Franklin Banner.

AS far as our influence extends, we regard il
both as 4 duty and a pleasure to correct the I'M
just and mischevious prejudices which are TO-
mented and fostered against any sect, creed or
party Of men. We are therefore disposed to
put 4 charitable construction upon all that ad-
mits of it, and especially to impu'e no bad mo-
tive where the contrary hypothesis is more pro-
bable. Presumption of guilt against probabils
ty is credilable to no man.
We are led to these reflections by noticing
the denunciatory tone in whic! IL large portion
Of the public press has spoken and continues TO
speak Of 4 recently organized society who are
known to the public as the "know-Nothings."
Though little is ever said by them, it is sutii-
GENTLY evident that they are IN organized secret
society; bu, what their aims, their plans and
their principles may be, these who know seem
remarkably disinciined to inform US, SO mark
ed a silence in these respects is maintnined by
those We know to be members, that we are in
ciined to think that secrecy is enjoined upon
them, and that therefore no information with
regard to them can be legitimate or reliable
But in the absence of certain and definite infor-
nation, Il broad fed is left us for surmise and
inference.
II this society was composed Of lawless and
disorderly men, men without character or stand.
ing, and deserving no respect or confidence
from their fellow men, we would not then be
compelled to impute to them the best motives
our lmaglnatlons could suggest or our feelings
OF charity prompt. But when on the contrary
the most respectable members of society are
known to belong to them and TO cooperate in
their measures, whatever they may be, with
earnestness and cheertulness-when all who
come away from their thronged assemblies are
to all appearance respectable-when We see
their meetings commenced, continued and clos
ed without uproar, disorder or riot-when in
short, all appearances are in their favor and
none against them except their marked and de-
termined secresy, how can we reasonably or
charltably impute to them the base and heart
less purposes with which a partisan press choos-
es TO load them! What is secret is moi neces>
sarlly vicious. To charge the worst imagina~
Die motive in the absence Of certain Information
to the contrary betraysa deplorable ignorance
OF the human heart and u lack OF charity, little
less than criminal.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03

NBy the following paragraph, which we
extract from a late Washington letter, publish.
ed in the Picayune, it would seem that mat.
teTs, as regards the destiny of Cuba, are rapid.
1y drawing to a crisis:
The presence Of a French feet of six vessels
~ the harbor Of Havana at last accounts. has
attracted some attention. 1t is generally SUD.
posed their object is the protection oftie island
against hlibusters. If, however in the event of
a popular uprising they should lend their aid to
the authorities against the people, a case will
De made at once for the Interference of the II
states and one which you may rest assured
the President would embrace.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03
UThe Senate has passed the Nebraska Bill
rs amended by the House, by a vote of s5 to
A New Enterprise.

We perceive, by thu. steam escaping from the
engine now at work, that the new Saw Mill of
Mr.. AUG. ST. DIzIER, SR., is completed; it is
situated in the rear of his Bank street proper.
ty' and near the bank of the Bayou. We do
not see why Mr.. ST. D,zIER cannot do a fine
business with his Saw Mill in our fourisbjpc
town, where there is always great demand
for lumber. His enterprise and energy Ger.
tainly deserve success, and we trust that his
most sanguine expectations will be realized.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03
aTBy referring 70 the advertising column

nTBy referring 70 the advertising column it
will be seen that the newspaper establishment
of the Tribune, published at Matagorda, Tex
as IS offered for safe. 1t is a splendid oppor-
s'h'ty Tor any one, and particularly a printer,
who Is d~esirous Of entering the business. We
are well acquainted with Mr.. GILBERT, and we
cheeffully endorse the truth of ANYTHING he
asserts. 1t is impaired health and the prospect
before him of settling himself on a fine farm
rapon a beautiful! stream near San Antonio
''hIch induce Mr.. G. to %re.inquish his profta-
Bile vocation. We don't wonder that he is anx.
ious to give up the types for a rural life in one
OF the most lovely regions in the world. He
will doubt hear from many who will be ca
ger o obtain his office.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03

D-lhe richest and largest STAKEHOLDER in the
United States, is said to be Samuel Hairston
of Pittsylvania, Va. He has about 1900 slaves
and his mother in law, Mrs. R. Hairston, has.
1000 more, to which he has aprospective title.
Their increase is about 100 a year. His wealth
is estimated at from three to FIVE millions. the
latter sum being supposed nearest correct
ms renders him the richest man in the Union.
has three brothers who own from 600 70
1000 slaves each.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03

Reudy for Them.-A California paper makes
the following announcement: "For the benefit
of a number of hombreS who have taken serious
umbrage at recent articles in the Era, we will
state, that we have engaged, for the purpose Of
attending to all their eases, a fighting Editor,
whose duties are confined exclusively to this
branch of the editoriai department. He stands
seven feet in his stocking; his walking cane is
a Minnie rifle, his shirt buttons are ounce balls,
and he has killed his man."
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03
Them's our Sentiments!

Some one has said, IF you wish to serve hu.
manity effectively, don't commence by sending
tracts that are never read, and flannel shirts
that are never worn, to Africa; but help the
needy around you. If there are any old maids
about, get them husbands if poor, give them
money if widows, console them; if pretty
g'rls' please them if suffering relieve them /;
II pagans, preach the true word stir them up,
turn, twist, fry, boil, stew or cook them into
something christian and good. After that, look
out for the heather and other folks in foreign
parts.'"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03
Nem embellishments.
FOR SALE.

The undersigned is authorized to sell
@H.IA the Land and Improvements thereon.
sssfJh belonging to p. II. GOODWIN, situated
lSlsse13 in the Parish of lbeTvilIe, Between the
lands of Pierre Babin's heirs above and
that of the heirs of Macmillan Leblanc below
containing four arpents, seventeen toises front. by
the depth belonging, being about thiIty-eight ar,
penis. About sixty arpents are under fence and
in cultivation, forty Of which are in cane, the re-
mainder is wood land. A grove of native trees
extends across the front of the tract, reserved for
building purposes. There are on the place two
comfortable cottage houses, with kitchen. two
cisterns, tone Of which is brick, and a well. all
near together on the same lot. In another lot is
an overseers house and double cabin. and on ano-
Their a barn.
The tract would be divided if purchasers offer
in that way, into two, three or four lots, in such
maner as TO afford each a dwelling, or it will be
sold all together. The wood on the place is very
valuable, and the whole tract susceptible of cult
walton.
For terms, applyto the undersigned, residing ii
the neighborhood.
%
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03

4 Hnou Nothing Triumph.-"At Bridge
port, Connecticut, there was recently a holly
contested election for a Stale Representative
to supply a vacancy. PhiIo F. Barnum and a
Rev. Dir. Sinait were the candidates. When
the polls were counted, great was the astonish-
ment at discovering that Thomas II. OakIv,
whose name had never been mentioned for the
office publicly, had been elected by a majority
of $50! Where the tickets came from, and
who voted them. remains a complete mystery.
Where were the two great political parties
about that time? Eh,-B. X. Gazette.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03
The Mai, Aubrey.

will be seen by advertisement that Capt.
JONES intends running his boat as a regular
packet between this place and Last Island du-
ring the season-leaving Plaquemine (whiIe
Bayou Plaquemine is ravigable) every Mon
day after the arrival Of the Gypsy. Passen-
gers going on this boat may rest assured that
every attention will be given TO their comfort.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03
Wnrlike Dispatches from SDain.

The Picayune of Tuesday has telegraphic
intelligence from Washington, dated May Is
which says that "the dispatches which have
Just been received here from Madrid in refer
ence to the Black Warrior and other Difficult.
ties, are understood to be warlike in their tone. >
Information has also been received at Wash.
'ngton, that the English Government will take
possession of the port of Si,ka, and all other
ports OH the Pacific belonging to Russia.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03
uA Frenchman writing from London, saws:

sThere is a liquor sold in this country which
they call wine; of what ingredients it is CON-
posed, cannot tell; but you are not to sup
pose, as the word seems to import, that this is
a translation of our word, vim, a liquor made
OF the juice Of the grape; for | am well assured
there is not a drop of such juice in it. There
must be many ingredients in the liquor, for it
has many different tastes. some of which are
sweet, some sour, and others bitter; but though
IT appeared SO nauseous to me and my friends,
that we could not swallow it, the English rel
lsh 1t very well; nay, they will often drink a
gallon of it at a sitting; sometimes in their
cups Qor it will intoxicate) they will wantonIy
give it the names of all of our best wiues."
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03
Grahnm'. Magazine for Ju,.

This beautiful Magazine is now living befor.
u.s. and we feel that we could not too highly
recommend it to public patronage. "The Lo.
vers'" a fine steel engraving, adorns this num.
Der, together with a chapter of washington ;,
by IT.. Headly, illustrated by a number of
wood engravings, descriptive of scenes in the
lie OF the Father of his Country" The lit.
erary contributions are Of the highest order.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03
MEG


iEGA The new and staunch built steamer
@ - NAL AUBREY, JONES. master. viii.
continue TO run as a REGULAR PACKLT be
tween flaquemine and Last Island throughout
the strengthening P%laquemine during navlga-
ton IN bayou plaqnemine) every Monday after
the arrival of The Gypsy, and passing by way q.
Bayou Teche and Franklin. je2
U-bayou Sara Ledger and Baton Royce A.
v0Cate WIFI please publish one month
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03

An Uninrited Guesh--A lady, residing in Sa-
vannah, a few nights since left her chamber up
stairs, and descended to the lower part of the
house, to ascertain if the doors had been fast
ened. preparatory to retiring. She entered one
of the back rooms on the lower floor, where
several children were preparing TO 60 to bed.
when, by accident, she dropped j small piece OF
money, which rolled under the bed. One of
the children, in raising the valence of the bed
discovered a man under it. This unexpected
discovery, of course, caused great alarm, but
before the males of the family could be called
to arrest the intruder, he had made his escape
through a back door. This should induce
housekeepers to see that their doors are well
secured at night.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03

0JAt Madrid, on the 9Th of April the Car
dinal Archbishop of Toledo celebrated with
great spIendor, in his chapel, the ceremony of
baptism on the child of Horatio G.. Perry, Esq,
Secretary of the United States Legation, and of
Donna Carolina Coronado, his wife, a lady well
known in the literary world. Mr. Soule, the
Unlled States Minister, and Donna Virginia
Coronado, ofhciated as godfather and godmo.
Their. So
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03

DPreparations are nearly completed in the
city of Cleveland, Ohio, for organizing a large
branch division, or whatever it may be called,
of know Nothings;" 5000 men are in readi-
ness to step into the ranks.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03

DMiss Caroline Plummer, a single lady,
who died at Salem, Mass, on the 18th instant,
had accumulated a fortune of 800, 900. By
her will, she left Harvard College $4,000, to
found a professorsbip of Moral Philosophy;
$4,000 10 the Salem Athenaum and about
$4,000 to found a Farm School at.Salem.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03

DA diaboIical murder was perpetrated in
Marion, S. e., on Sunday morning the 7th inst,
by a boy IA years of age, named Evander
Jackson. The victim was his cousin, aged y
years, and was deliberately shot dead by the
other, while hunting, in consequence of a slight
disagreement.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03
Emigration from Europe.


As many as twenty-five emigrant vessels
took their departure, during the month of April,
from Liverpool, bound for The, various ports Of
the United States. These twenty-five vessels
carried away fifteen thousand three hundtr1
and torty-one persons. OF these, ten thousand
eight hundred and twenty-five we've ir,sit. two
thousand four hundred and eighteen we're Bug.
lish, two hundred and tlty-fve were Seo.cil,
and eighteen hundred and forty-lhree were ma
tiyes Of other European countries; but the
last number was made up almost entirely of
Germans.
The New York Herald of the 22d says:
During three days, counting from last Thurs
day morning, we received from different Euro.
Pean ports twenty thousand seven hundred and
strangers, which accounts for the nun.
bers which we have already said left Liverpool,
and includes all who sailed from Bremen, Ant.
werp, Hamburg and Hayre.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03
DAGEERgEDTyPES

J. CRAFT, Artist, over Kahn Brothers cash
store. The proprietor being posted in all the late
improvements both in North and South America,
feels assured that he can please the most fas,i-
dious.
Ladies and Gentlemen call and give him a trial.
Satisfaction or no charge Likenesses put up in
oil syies 'he art can Pfodace. my27
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03

0We learn from the Come, that the BODY
OF John Dickinson, NJ. D., who was drowned
IN 1853 in Thompson's creek, was found a few
days since near the plantation of Jesse Davis
IN a remarkable state Of pre.e,va.ion.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03

The rainy season appears to have set in.
and we are fearful that our planters will Get
more wafer than they needs hrepeport South.
UeStern.
There has been great deal of rain here also.
since our last issue, and we would rather dis.
pense with any more for the present,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03

UHydroscopia is the name of a new species
OF humbug introduced into France; it is the
art of eyoking phantoms by means of a pail Of
water. 1t is quite popular in Paris, and has
the deseneracy Of spiritual rappings in.
TO mere divinatioD.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03
ODnS dil0 En0s.

Jean Pierre Moyen Coloco Francois Jacque
Napoleon Dondiego Larose Pitre, fills. will be
the KNOWN Nothing" candidate for President
in 1856.
About one thousand persons are killed annu-
ally in the mines of Great Britain.
1t is said that almost all fruits, grains and
! vegetables which grow in the clear. dry CHI
mate Of New Mexico, are remarkable tor their
extraordinary sweetness.
The other day an old lady rushed into the
garden in search of her daughter, upon being
told that the young lady had gone there with
4 rake" 4.
Lieut.. Strain says it is no more use trying
to build a railroad across the 1sthmus of Darl-
en- than it is to build one up to the moon.
There are no less than twelve railroads run
nIng into Chicago, and the trains arriving and
departing are about SERENITY Il day.
Every family ought to have a newspaper-it
is what they owe to their children, if nothing
else. Who wishes his children 10 grow up in
ignorance in order to save the price Of a news
paper!
One of our exchanges tells of a lazy genius
up HIS way. " III UtIlI1 iNhGu, az hS Jay Su'.
ming himself on the grass, what was the height
of his ambition, replied, ITO marry a rich wa-
doap whats got a cough"
We regret to learn the death of Mr. Albert
p. Posey, late editor of the Monument, pub
lished at Lagrange, Texas.
"Whv did you not pocket some Of those
pears" said one boy to another; "nobody was
,I.~, ,,, - .N,, tLn.u r., ,p,. th,r, = 4,
see myself, and | don't ever mean to see myself
do a mean thing"
Money, ike beauty, is greatly disparaged and
eagerly sought, while poverty is highly praised
and carefully avoided. Men euiogise people
with whom they will not associate, and snecr
at others whose society they court.
"Mother, don't you wish you had the tree of
evil in your gardens"
"Why, Josh, you serpent, what do you
meau!'
moneys the root Of all evil, five had the
tree couldn't we get all the precious stuff"
Mrs. Partington says she don't see what they
want with q grand jury. She thinks that a
common jury is grand enough, as her husband
felt so grand when he was on a jury that no.
body dared TO speak to him for a month after.
wards. /
The Legislature of Texas has passed a bill
"to establish the christian sabbath" which pro.
vides for the punishment, by fine Or imprison-
of such persons as may perform any la
Dor, or procure any to be done on Sunday.
The city council of Newburyport has voted
to extend an official invitation to all the natives
of that city to participate in the festivities of
he coming 18th Of July.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03
Did our Coroner Catch IT,.

The officers of the steamer Gen. RnsL f.on,
sermillIon' report that on her trip to New Or
leans. when below Indian Village, they passed
I'VE dead bodies floating in the river. From
appearance the bodies were those Of fem,,as,
and are supposed to have been emiprants.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03

UFrom the LIST to the 2lst Of the last
/ month, 42l vessels arrived at New York from
foreign ports, and landed 4s,o54 emigrant pas.
sengers. @
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03
= 0AyMENM sEMIAMEA,
Saturday, June q, 1854

I've refer our readers to the adver}se-
ment in another column of a plantation for
sale, situated on the opposite side ofsshe river.
six or seven miles perhaps below PIaquemine,
For particulars, apply to RAxDAL McGAvock,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03
DeatD.

Died in this Parish, on the Goth nit, Mrs. ISA-
BELLA LAUVE, wife of Mr.. GUsrAvE LAuvE.
Her remains were inferred in the Protestant &C.
metery of this place.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03
OFFICE
FOR SALE.

THE undersigned offers for sale on the mos. rea-
l. sonable terms, the office ana Printing estaU-
liShmauf If tho
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03
Runaway i'm Jail.

49,. DEPOT NEGRO.
~ Was brought to the Jail of this Parish a
NO runaway negro man, who calls his name
III WILLIAM, and says that he belongs 10
~ Mr.. Williams, living IL miles below New
49, Orleans; said negro is about &c years OF
ge,5 feet 6inches in height, and a dark g"ritfe.
The owner will please come forward, pay char
ges and take him away.
oc2 HENRY SULLIVAN, Jailor.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03

about three years old, with a young calf, branded
two NM; one smoky colored cow, about three
years old, with q young calf, branded the same.
two MN.
The owner of the above cattle can have the
same by proving his property and paying the costs,
otherwise they will be sold on the 18th OF June.
1854, at the residence of the undersigned justice
Of the peace.
je3 P. r. COLLIE, p.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03
MICHAEL GILL,
Land Surveyor,

PL.AQUEMLNE.
Orders promptly attended 10.
Oifee on Short street, between Pipkin and Gre.
aud streets. mv6
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-06-03
6OU-~d.S
EDW. +. GILBERT
EStrav COws.

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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-17
Passengers Arrived by steamers

FnoM OLp RrvER-Bg The b. T.. Clark
Knight, Joseph Horne.
FRoM BALIzn-By tie Ophria:
Nine Dapssss aad daughters, Mr. Bsia
FRoM DosALpsorvnLE-By lie DR.. Batey:
F BGot, Gasice, Charles Romsiu and servant.
FRoM MgrapHrs--By he George Collier;
Had no passengers having transferred entire lot
FRoM BIroT Rouox-By he Ceres:
wsips Jaw Wsbrs, sanchez, oKhs
Fnom Bayou sARA-By the 81. Charles:
Rai.se, BsRsr Dabs, c Nssaen
FRos1 DorALDsosvILLE--Byh he Fanny Spa,hawk:
' s ss ssa fRi es MI Bono
| FROM BAYOU sARA-By the Ne,c Latona:
d 81 servant NisSa seaa
Faom MuLrxEss BErD-By Die III. NJ Wright:
M chasy NJ No1sssy MHsy,ls N3ehD
From BAros Rouee--By he Gem: ..0..@
ess , say H. ~ 1s NJ saS
Ma pnpir and child Mrs serahsy,
| two deck.
From fundamentally he Bella Donna
p.s YER RsSs s,jn.a. II NJ
sa sis D'sIs'
sds W. I'd 10 s s. ka III
WILL hs Dsas Simon
| FRoM DovALpsoNFILLL-By the Music: g.-s
conade, P0As,,a N, Matthew, Tebsy Gonzales, Mr.
Ssls. ssEa h as1ss Ds
Bordeo serden Bartlett Rev Mr. lady,
Gupaud Mzs Mailer BroDger
Mn Mia Pe M. Van Ros,en, MIR. Hamph
daughter Kousse and LADY, Mrs Leon SeTe Mrs
servant Jamovlle, Mrs yele and aynnt Mr
Bringn and family Mr. eckn lady and mother Durand wife
servant; MIR Beriot and sister, D Thbauit.
Faom NEwYonK-By he Promefhets
&c Morgan Henry Morgan and lady, wande.
lady oey and two Children Miss Ann McDouya
renvi,i seruAnt M Hill John alter Theodore Rainr
yss Miss Simpson, MIRA Henry Fagg Ms
child Joseph Hsr,is Charles sehs Mrs Brown and
nsord ALBERT Gavin SSiratcn. Taimadge,
slsr Anth Thomas Langhn Wagner,
Wagner Dond Michaes, William Johnson Thos MeKbbon
| Kelly, any others in the atserage.
\ FROM ST. LouIs-By the Crystal Palace:
Randall Hunt and sister Mr. sy,
Mr. Holt and lady Mas Fisk and fmiy ar
lady M sister Mr. aenburghr Grille
my Rawley and lady M Maggie and lady Mr. PaImee
rs Parley and so Mr.. sAg and chi Mi.s
Bbber, Mr. Whe Mr. Bowman Mr. shi Mr. Jackson
Mira Sect Mr. HuPlr.y sr pI1n Mr Burke NJ Wilson, MI O.
bourne Reynp, MI Crusoe, Mr. Harrison
Dr. Chappn Mr. brother editors the