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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-09

A friend has furnished us with the Della o.
Friday, from which we take the following items
Of news:
Tho Northeastern mail due at New Orleans
on Friday, failed beyond Columbus, Ga.
The Europa brings the certain intelligence
that Eomcrsund had been captured by the al
lies on the 18th inst.-2OOO Russians taken
prisoners.
Austrian troops had entered Wallacbia.
Schamyl offers TO place 10000 mountainccr
troops at the disposal Of the Sultan.
The Presidents Message regarding Cuba had
caused a great deal of uneasincss in the politi-
cal circles of Paris.
Louis Napoleon protests against violence
being used against the Royal Family of Spain.
Yellow Fever.
There were twenty deaths by yellow fever
IN Charleston for the week ending Aug. 3d.
ana sixty tor the same time, in Savannah, Ga.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-09
Tuesday, September s, 1854.

DTOur contemporary has frequently hin,ed
pretty broadly Cast Saturday for instance) that
our course cditorially was prompted by pecuniary
considerations. He does US great injustice. In
stead of reaping any advantage, we have sustain
ed considerable loss by boldly and honestly &C.
clarng our sentiments as an American citizen
who loves the land which gave him birth, and
Jealous, as all should be, of any inlnnscments up
on our glorious political heritage But has native
born American citizens treated his paper as ours
mas been by those of foreign sympathics-avod-
ed and kicked from them as polc-cat would have
| bcen-becausc of his abuse of native Americans
in a political sense, and supporting and upholhing
the foreigner? Oh, no-there's the difference!
Our contemporary is certainly right, however
if he thinks we pursue our business as the pub
Usher of newspaper, for the main object OF ac-
quring competency and independence. 1t is this
feeling, also, and this alone, which induces us to
publish a Daily. We do not wish that our neigh
Dor or any one else should be deceived in this res
Pcct. 1t was for this purpose we toled through
a long apprenticeship. But that competency and
independence We have never yet obtained by fol-
lowing our vocation and working at il as few do
We have made out to make decent support for
our family, and but little more; and when we fail
TO do this, we will not beg Of any man or any
party 20 assist us, but omit at once our business
and our struggles, and if nothing better Offers,
lay hold of ''the shovel and the hoe" by which
pursuit every man can become Independent.
That we are not so patriotic as our neighbor, in
his way, we candidly admit. A man who is flush,
out of debt, and with all the patronage of the pa
rish in his grasp can well afford to do a deal of
work gratis for the interest of his dear patty
But it cannot be expected from us. And moreo-
yer, if our types and our profession are of no va
ue, the first had better be scattered to the winds,
and the latter buried with the vocatons which
Time and Progress have sent to oblivion.
Our contemporaries course however, in sacri-
icing his interests for the public .good--n work
ng for the fame which comes alter-is highly
Many great men in our land have
lone the same. II sympathy and sinews hold
ut our neighbor will be rewarded to his hearts
ontent-our destruction would be his everlasting
lory!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-09

We rather like Japan. 1t is free and easy
land. The climate is soft and delicious, th.
women pretty and polite, the men gallant and
lazy. School don't keep but one day in the
week; they have no preaching in hot weather,
and allow good looking fellows four wives
each, f.ec OF taxes, and plenty of servants to
take care Of his household. For life that isn't
surpassed by anything common, Japan may DO
considered good deal Of the gold and sun
shiny sort
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-09

A lctttr writer states that the fare of tbe
Turkish troops consists of bread and meat
ration that you wonld not give a dog in Eng
land; the breud is dark and coarse, fiat and
soft, totally without crust, and in the shape uf
pancake, and ouc-fifth of it sand; the beef
that of the buffalo, at all times innutritous,
now moro so than ever, the animals being no.
thing more than skin and bone. The water,
too, which the men have drank from the river.
is at this season of the year muddy, and i'm.
Pregnated with some no&ous matter. No won.
der that the scurvy has broken ou. amonr
them.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-09
COnnubial.

II you wish to grow wealthy, says the Wash.
ington Union, get married What it costs to
support one vice will keep six children. Until
4 young man is married, he is tossed about
from one degree OF ungodliness to another, till
his health, strength, aud character are complete
iy burstcj up and done for. Talk about your
Congress water and sea battling. there is no.
thing the Lord ever invented for the health
equal to a virtuous woman. Were young men
permitted to gctaDarricd when they first feel a
L passion for muslin and calico, one half of The
hereditary diseases that the human family are
afflicted with would be annihilatcd
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-09
LATE NEWS FROM EUROPE

1t is our intention to keep our readers regu-
larly posted upon the great events now occur
ring in Eastern Europe Below are the latest
items received since our issue of Sunday, which
we find in the Picayunc:
Austria persists upon negotiations to secure
the peace Of Europe, until that end can be
achieved.
The number of Turkish troops now at Bu-
charest, is 10000.
The French ambassador at Madrid had been
threatened by the populace, for interfering to
prevent violence TO members Of the Royal IA
miIy.
The Russians have again defeated the Turks
in Asia. Tho number of the vanquished re-
ported to have been killed is no fewer than g.
900.
Adviccs from st. Petersburg say that such.
are the resolution and confidence of the Gar
that no one darcs to talk of peace.
Prussia is reported to have declared her in.
tcntion of endeavoring to effect settlement
Of the Eastern difficulties by mediation.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-09
COMMUNICATED,

MIR. Editor: Allow me to suggest through you1
paper, the forming Of Military Company, inlan-
try, by the young men of Plaquemine. 1t will
be the cause of giving renewed animation to our
town. besides the tendency it will have in the for
nation of better social and friendly feeling in
the community; and have no donbt there are
many, like your correspondent, who, as in his
YOUTH would delight ta,eee occasionally the hand
somely equipped citizeK soldier, and hear again
the cxhIlarating notes of the fife and drum.
~ BUENA VISTA.
Plaqueminc, Sept S, 1854
A good idea, and we gladly recommend our cor
respondents suggestion to the young men of pla-
qucmlne. We can't turn out" ourself. bat will
furnish one uniform and equipment towards get
ting up the company
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-09
Synopsis of Police Jury Proceedings

The entire board forming tho Police Jury
were present yesterday, Mr.. Grass in the chair
After opening the session, the state of the
Parish finances were examined into, and il was
found that $1,000 would be required for next
year, when it was proposed and carried that a
tax Of seven cents On the hundred be made.
1t was proposed and carried unanimously
that Joseph IL. Erwin be appointed collector of
the above tax, and that he be allowed 7 per
cent for so doing.
Mr.. Talbot, Parish Attorney, then brought
to the notice of the Police Jury late act of
the Legislature, calling upon all parochial and
municipal authorities to take action on the
question Of "Liccnse" or .sNo License to cof.
fec houses and for liquor selling.
1t was therefore agreed that a day be ap-
pointed by the Police Jury-Mr. Talbot sta
ting that our Municipal authorities would ap.
point the same day for such election, in order
that both elections take place at the same time
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-09
"Wednesday, SEPT, 8. 1860
&c ls ~ ise isEs@.

Yesterday. III our remuks npon Plaqucmine
and lis prosperity, We had not space 10 allu'e I,
! lta hcanItul suburbs o! Trinity and jefferson
comprising al! OF that distlict lyinr hcyou, Ca.
nal Avenue. These suburbs are fast laconino
| vliI2""sol Themselves. Residences and neat one
too lrc springinG np as fby maqic-lots hrlvc in.
! creased cnono0sly IN value within few years,
| ant must cchtihuG 10 incrraSc-aGt soon VIC NAV
expect 10 SEQ the various trades grocery stores
! an even diy goods stores, ornamcnting the
handsome streets that are bcn" nal and i'm
proved il that locality. On the continuation Of
Church street in Trinity, probably the most beau
iitu street i'll that section (v:hc two years AGO
'hcro was no street III a!D We perceive that a bu-
sineS7 house of some description, probably for a
grocery. la now being built, which, If such is the
case. cannot fail 10 do we'll and as competition is
Appointment trait among our people, and all who
come here, We expect 10 see Others follow in q
comparative short space of time. Annexation,
then, VIII he the order Of the day, a step which
must result 10 the mutual advantage of all con-
ccrncd, when, al 4 jump, Plaqucminc will double
crpoptlation.
We have all the elements, save what we for
mcrly alluded 10 respecting ,jealousies and high
party feeling, TO build up our town and suburbs in
rapid manner. There is undoubtedly more cold
and silver in and around Plaqucmiae than possess
ed by any other interior locality of the same ex
tent IN the State. There are many evidences of
proof OF this assertion. We have number of
resident buldcrs bricklayers and car
pentcrs who seem to be kept pretty constantly
two at least who have displayed
enterprise in building upon their own
responsibility.
has now for sale two as handsome dwellings as
any one may wish to reside in.
But TO our suburbs. Let GAuTn1ER and others
still pursue the entcrprising spirit that has thus
lar characterized them, and they will not fail tie be
rewarded, in the increased value of their propertv
for the display of that public spiri, which benefits
4 whole community.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-09
FIR. So,,lc :,nsl the Spaniar,is.

The London correspondent of the National
intcligenccr relates the following aneclotc Of
Mr. SOuIG:
&c! have learned that during the two or three
days OF fighting, violence and riot that prevailed
in Madrid 4 large band Of the SOVEREIGN people
presented themselves, with many NOISY and
patriotic demonstrations, before the residence
OF the American Legation. Mr.. SouIc, doubt,
fula first Of the intentions of the visitors, went
ont TO inquire why they were honoring him
He promptly learned that the demonstration
had nothing Of 4 hostile character, but, on the
contrary was caused by political sympathy sup,
posed to exist between the visitors, portion
of the sovereign people in the act of rcsurninc
its violated but inaiienable rights, and the re-
preventative Of the American Republic, the
great exemplar ofpopular Government. Tins
assured Of the kind intentions and sympathy
of his visitors, Mr.. SouIe, am told, made them
n speech, a Ia Americuine, quite to the satsfac-
ton OF the soyercigns TO whom it was ad-
dressed
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-09
PLAGUEMINE:
sunday, September 3, 1854.
Our weekly Sheet.

Our friends and subscribers throughout the pa
I!-h will observe the great improvement made in
an, reckIy papcr. We trust il will cause them
10 speak Il word in our favor to those who are not
already subscribers. 1t will be observed AT glance
That il contains muth more reading matter than
my othcrpaper ever published hcrc-containins
al the news of the week, together with well Sc
are compelled 10 stick 10 our shop we sincerely
trust that this evidence of a determination to
make ourpaper outstrp all others ever published
hcrc, will induce those who are anxious for its
prosperity to exert themselves in procuring new
names to place on our subscription list We shall
10 all that we can to deserve the patronage of a
generous and unprejudiced public.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-09

Not being on the ground ourself to see the race
which came off on Saturday, some errors occurred
in the statement we gave--in the amount ran for
and in the character of the betting-but nothing
Of material importance. We took the account as
we heard it upon the street. There is a report
that some accident occurred to the opponent of
Major" at the start, which caused him to lose the
race. His owner offered to bet large amount
upon second trial; and we would not be surpris-
cd to hear of another race between the same nags
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-09
HOW TT Is WORKING.

The Comet has 4 talented correspondent ir
New Orleans. The following is an extract
| from late letter. After saying that late Re-
corder WINTER, "a resident of this country for
fifteen years maybe) was about to be appointed
Postmaster in place of Mr.. KENDALL, and that
all clerks would be examined previous to being
employed, to find out ifthey were Native Ame-
rican in principle, he continues:
This is funny, isn't it! A fine state Of. things
to be sure, when an applicant for Office under
the federal department is subject to the inqui-
STORY in reference to his nativity, and if he
answers he is native and an American, he is
told to 60 about his business. These officers
have adopted the most eifectual way Of spread.
ing the order which they, in their blind part
izan zeal, arc vainly endeavourng to destroy,
and they will find that out before long too.
The tests they are applying, are calculated
to drive out every native American, and of
course foreigners will lie substituted in their
places, and when it shall be known that such
is the case, the Democratic party in this State
wont be worth shucks. am not Know
Nothing, but know much of them and their
feeling, and which party they are mostly from
in this city, and can safely say that nothing
which the Collector or Post Master, or any
other Federal officer can do now, will stay the
swelling tide that is silently, but powerfully
sweeping along to the destruction of all who
oppose it, Wing or Democrat. 1t might be
humored, turned aside, and its force be some-
what broken, and it were wisdom on the part
OF Federal officers to do so, but it cannot be
stayed nor put down, and those who attempt
will find that the task is mighty one, and in |
The contest, there will be "many pinnon torn,"
'and many knight to earth be borne" "and
many banner rent.'
Demagogues have long enough made farce |
,f the ballot box, bought and sold votes, brow
beat and cowed down peaceble citizens, and |
,ivcn over to unprinciplcd foreign rabbles, the |
lccsi0n of our elections. Cart loads of whs- |
'ey, and soaked humanity, have too often been
lauled about from precinct to precinct, and
lriven like hogs up to the polls, and made to
ote, regardless alike Of law, Of justice, of right
nd of decency.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-09
THE GREAT RACE.

Yesterday was truly an exciting day. The
great race between MIR. V. j. DUrUY's "Major,'
a bay horse seventeen years old, entered by
Z. BRoUssAED, against bay horse owned by
n gentleman residing short distance above
this place, came off. The principal or main bet
was 5000, besides 4 large amount in side bets.
About 3 o'clock the horses started for the ap.
pointed ground, 4 couple of miles below on
the Bayou Road, followed by u large concoursc
of citizens from town and country. 1t had
rained hard q short time previous, and the
ground was very heavy. The distance to be
run was seven acres
Arriving upon tho ground, banters were
freely made, offering TO bet two TO one against
the "Major," and give him ten feet; the entire
betting on the ground was Of this knd-"NIa-
jor's" great age and sleepy look doubtless in
ducing the great odds given against him. But
when the hour arrived, and tho riders mounted,
he looked animated, prickcd up his ears, and
seemed to feel the blood of younger years
coursing through his vcins-many hearts sunk
as they witnessed his now sparkling eyes and
dilatcd nostriIs: his competitor was equally
game, and is splendid horse. The word be-
ing given, away they bounded, "Major" leading
and coming ont at i''c winning post nine feet
retaining the honor Of never hav.
ne been beaten!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-09

G7@Thc True Democra. is an administration
paper published in New York. The following
is from late number:
"A Politician may protest, demagocues NAV
swear, partizans may contradict, and the public
may start, but still the work goes brayeiy on.
At the coming election it will BE- felt here
Every foreign name piH be scratched on erery
ticket. This is the legal remedy adopted by
those who are disguised with the toadyism to
'foreign influence" The lesson will be SC.
we're and summary one. twill not soon be
forgotten. 1t makes all these fatulent bid
ders in the foreign vote market shiver in their
shoes"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-09
Gods Made 10 Orlcr-ht ONE of t,,o r

Gods Made 10 Orlcr.-ht one of the Rc,i.
glons Anniversaries just held iu London, Rev.
DR.. Archer read the advertisement of Chi.
nese idol maker, as published in one of the
Canton papers in 1923. The artist declared
himself ready to "cxccute to order, idols from
IL feet high to the size of marmoset mon.
key, or the most hideous monster that can be
conceived to inspire awe or reverence for rcli.
gion.' His charges were for an ouranr ou-
tang, feet high, $780, sphinx, 800; bull
with hump and horns, $3.50, buffalo, $500; a
dog, 5000 an ass in braying attitude, $780,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-09
IEACCTrT.-JE.

II person from distance could behold n
we have beer accustomed TO see, the larm,
quantities Of freight, landed ilom that iavorit,
packet the Gjgsy at almost every trip she
makcs-as well rs from several otI"r packet.
our town would be known as one Of l9orc
comnrrcial importance than it is thou,r.t to
be from abroad.
1t really is 50. We venture 10 assert that
there is no town between ha,clcz and Nc,.
Orleans which presents at ls wharf a more
lively, business appearance, during the fail,
winter and spring seasons, than plalncmine-
and none whose commercial houses can at all
compare with ours. A calculation OF The
amount Of freight which annually arrives here
for this place, for the ric! ana growing set
Elements of the parish for thity miles back
and for the Attakapas, (Which latter, for re-
cciying, storage and forwarding, throws iuto
our hands q very considerable sum- would as
| toDlsh those who are in the habit of associ-
ting our town, in their minds, with unimpor-
tant and out of the way villages. 1t is any
thing else but dull and thrif.lesS place dur.
ing the seasons alluded TO, and must continue
to prosper as it has for six years past, as no
other interior town has prospered which i, Sit
uatcd on the Mississippi.
Enterprise, although it has been exhibited
here in no measured degree in reference to
many things which improve a town, is yet in
lis germ but which cannot fail to grow as in
tclligence spreads amongst u.s. and know
ledge of our situation and advantages become
known abroad, and invite the industrious nc
chanic and business man to come and settle |
amongst US. But to insure greater speed in |
our leaps to distinction and large and -four
ishishing population, we have some evils to
eradicate, of u social character There is too
much prsjudicc, bitter feeling and cnmity ex-
isting, growing out of party spirit principally,
for a proper combination of will and energy to
carry out important local enterprises as they
should bc. Time alone, however, as we grow
out of tho waddling clothes of village, can
extinguish these village propcnsitics.
Let us, if we would flourish individually and
collectively, crush all petty jcalousics and un.
kind feelings towards each o,her-let not po.
|itical sentiment interfere with our intercourse
rs citizens-and we will soon feel the benefits
Of such course, socially, rcligiousIy and PC
,uniarily, which arc the main considerations of
life, and the true and legitimate aim of man.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-09

1--WE have had time to barely glance at the
many articles directed against us, which appeared
in the Gazette of yesterday. 1t is out of the
question to think of replying 10 them-it would
occupy our daily for half week The main te-
nor of these articles seem 10 be desire to place
against us those presumed to be our friends for
merly, in consequence of Onr announcing as our
belief that the Wing party was dead as national
organization, and intimating that for the present
what Of ability we possessed, should be used for
the good of our country (which course embraced
the interests of patriotic Democrats as well as pa
rioic Whgs) in carrying out principles which
are now agtating and exciting every true Ameri-
ran breast throughout the Union. We care not
Tor the aim manifested to prove our inconsistency
politically, and to bring down upon us our old and
respected friends. Conscious of rectitude and
freedom from serviity, andof our unbending and
unyelding principle as pure Democratic Whig,
"A Whig who despises Locofocoism, and its lick
spttle characteristic in begging foreign votes and
knuckliny to foreign influence-our course is on
ward independent and fearless
We cannot close this brief notice of the articles
alluded to, without requesting that view be Ia
ken little ways from Paquemine, and it will be !
found that as good Wings as we are have taken |
stand not only similar but far more decided and |
pointed than we have becn-and allow us to ex-
tend our congratulations for the improved style |
and dignity towards us which those criticisms dis
play.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-09

G5@Our friends can scarcely expect us-a prin-
'ereditor, standing at his "case" putting his art
c!es in form and life from the types themselves
and making no proud pretensions-to be ever
competing successfully against the best talent
which the Democracy 'of Ibervillc can bring TO
bear against us as shown in the Gazette of yes
'crdY Well may it be frightened 1t is time
that IFS most brilliant pens should begin TO pour
ihelr thunder upou us. Bring out your great guns
small arms won't answer!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-09

The total emigration fiom Liverpool, for all
foreign ports during the quarter ended juno
80, was S4,23O as compared with 74,61l in the
corresponding quarter of last year, showing
an increase in the number of emigrants of
$3.50. This is the largest number of emigrants
who have sailed from that port during any pre-
ceding quarter.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-09

The New York Herald of the 25tI, saws:
"Ey private letter from Europe, we learn
that John Van Burcn was at bennington Spa,
England, for the benefit of the waters, accom-.
panied by Sir benjamin Grodic, the eminent
physician. Mr.. V. t., VIC understand, is in
delicate health, and will soon return home
being unable to pursue his European tour, as
at first contemplated"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-09-09

UWc see by the Picayunc of Friday that
all the clerks in the Postofficc have had flare
up with their boss and resigned KENDALL,
don't you find your present lofty position far
less happy than when you were picking up type
in the Republican office, Nashville, when you
and were boys? Who would be rich and
great