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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-18
Later from Bermuda.

BY the arrival last night Of the brig Outerbridge
Captain Swan, we have received Bermuda papers to
the 9Th inst. The following is from the Hamilton
-Adrert'se, and in view Of the exorbitant prices
now asked for all sorts Of vegetables is exceedingly
interesting
The fine little brigantine Quadruple, Capt. Swan,
sailed to-day for New York, and the brig Tornado,
sails tomorrow for the same port, both well laden
with potatoes, onions and tomatoes in prime order,
well cured and boxed, which will no doubt grace
the New York market and command price they
deserve. II Is matter Of satisfaction and credit to
send their produce In good order to the American
and West Indian markets; our shippers cannot be
too particular, and in fact for the sake Of the
try and for the protection Of those who pay atten
tion to the barreling and boxing of the staple art
cles there should be regular Inspector and brand
on all exported produce for II a cargo or parts Of
cargoes are landed in spoiled condition certainly
the vegetable dealers will he cautious and indifferent
about purchasng then as we hope to obtain q
good price for the produce of our soil in the years
that are yet to come, let US be more and more care
i9l in sending our cargoes in good condition, that
all Tears Of the wholesale dealers may be disspated
The schooner Water Witch arrived in Hamilton
harbor from New York, on Saturday, 9th ult., dis
charged full cargo, took in another, and sailed
again on Wednesday, with freight equal to 800
parreis, OF bermuda produce, and presumng she
has had the wind pretty much as it has been here
most likely arrived at New York Yesterday morning;
as a similar despatch at that port may be counted
on, the Water Witch in all probability will be here
again ON Thursday week. thus performing the voy
age in fortnight This is driving business with a
vengeance.
The hull Of the American schooner Rio, found
derelict, and brought into Hamilton, was sold on
LIST June, by order OF the Court of Vice Admiralty;
it brought Ell rs.
Tie British North Amc,icaa, Of May o., says:--
The French war steamer Camelion, 10 guns Com.
modoIe Belveze, over 40 days from Toulon, France,
arrived here yesterday, and lis now lying off
ho nj
Admiral Fanshawe at one O'Clock yesterday. The
Cameleon is bound for st. Pierre and IL is believed
sho visited Halifax on business connected With the
Gsheyy Interests Of France on these coasts,
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NORFOLK, Va, June IL, 1854.
More about the Fugitive Buns-His orcn Account
of hotc he left his Master-His Opinions of a Free
Cify-Hosr he smployed himself in Bosfon-State
of other Escaped, Darkies.
In consequence Of the early departure of the
Northern mail, was compelled to defer giving more
infinitely description of the arrival of the fugitive
slave Burns.
A large crowd gathered on the wharf, and anxiety
depicted on the countenance of every to get
peep at the distinguished darkey. He arrived on
shore in company with the officers deputed to see
him safe back to old Virginia, and escorted to the
jail by three police officers and quite large crowd,
there to remain until his departure for Richmond.
He is nelooking fellow possessing figure
very commanding, and hs carriage is erect and
stately After being deposited in jail, he visit
ed BY number OF persons, to whom he gave in de-
tail history Of his adventures His situation in
Boston was anything but agreeable, if his repre-
portunity 10 get back home. He stated that he was
nvoluntarily carried off by the captain of the YES
sci he was working aboard. having laid himself
down on pile of shocks and fell asleep, and when
he awoke he was some distance down the river in
tow Of steamer. He asked the captain what he
meant by carrying him off, and the captain replied
he intended carrying him to q free State, where he
would be as free as anybody. He demonstrated, but
in vain; the captain was obstinate, and would listen
to no appeal.
The vessel arrived at Boston, and without clothes
and penniless he cast ashore to shift for himself
For q long time he could get nothing to do and
nothing to eat of any consequence. Being so long
without employ ment, and no prospects OF getting
any, he began to despair, and wished himself home
in the enjoyment of happiness with his kind master.
During the three months he lived in Boston he
only got three weeks employment, and he stated
If any negro knew when he was well off, he had
better remain at home, and not run away to free
State, to be badly treated and no one to care for
him. He also stated that he saw several fugitives,
during his sojourn in the city of Boston, who would
willingly and cheerfuly come back home if their
masters would receive them and not punish them.
Altogether, he gives awful account of the situa-
ton Of darkies in Boston, which speaks bad for the
generous and philanthropic citizens Of that city.
Burns left last evening in the steamship James
town for Richmond, and this is safely cnsconced
in the premises of his former employer-no doubt;
much to his satisfaction. IMPROVEMENT
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MARITIME INTELLIGENCE

Port of New York, June ~, 1854.
CLEARED.
Steamship jamestown, Cavendy, Norfolk, Ludlam 4
Peasants.
Ysamship Florida, Woodruff, Savannah, g l. MitchilL
steamship Marion Foster Charleston, Spoford Teston
4 Co.
Steamship Surprise (nev), Waterman, San Francisco.
Ship ProRfess, Ghaso, Mobile Nesmith a Son.
Slip India, Young Laguna, Howes Co.
Co
ship ArCoe Pttmsn. San Francisco, chambsrn, Robin
son Go.
Ship Msrmion, Hadiey, Mobile, Taylor Merrill.
ship Msrgaretta lBr), Amery, Quebec, w Meyer.
SHIP yorktown, Meyer London, QrtnnalL Mntvsn 90.
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the delegation so that their views can be acted upon

the delegation so that their views can be acted upon
by the next General Synod.
The report Of the Committee on Education was
resumed. They presented an enlarged plan OF con-
Quoting parochial schools, which, after q general
and animated discussion, was almost unanimously
adopted. The request of the Sabbath School Board
was granted. seyering the connection between them
and the American Sunday School Union. The APP
preparation to benefciaries was ordered TO be paid
for one quarter after they leave the seminary, and
that in advance.
The Board of Education were empowered to en-
ploy Corresponding Secretary and General Agent
to devote his time to the interests of the Board pro-
yided his salary be not taken from the educational
funds Of the Board A fund was assessed for the
defrayment of the expenses OF the Western Dele
gates in attending this Synod. Votes OF thanks
were presented to the Reformed Dutch Church OF
Hudson and the inhabitants of the city and vicinity
for their hospitality. Various committees on the
incidental business of the Synod reported after
which the Synod adjourned with singing, prayer,
and the benedction.
This Synod has been large, industrious, conserva.
tive and progressive With great unanimity they
have adopted many measures Of vital Importance to
the future prosperity of this church. and IL their ac
ton be energetically followed up by the people, we
shall yet hear from them. The Synod were greatly
gratided by the attentions they received from the
hospitable inhabitants of Hudson, and will doubt
less cherish pleasant memories Of their nine days
sidence and labor here. o.
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bodies to preach to Protsstants on this subject,
first in New York and then in other cities The
DIR. glanced at the foreign field in France,
Belgium, Sardinia, &c. Ireland has opened won
derfully, and the Christians Of England and
Scotland have at length awoke to their duty. Low
er Canada has pleasant field, in which our work is
progressing rapidly-there being now three thou
sand converts there. New Granada and other parts
OF South America, offer most encouraging fields Of
labor. The whole work has assumed most encour-
aging aspect.
Rev. Do. ABEEL presented resolution commencing
both these objects to the churches. This was BE-
conded by Rev. Or. Proudft, in some appropriate
remarks. lie thought that we should do something
more than give verbal sympathy, because we arc
vitality interested in what this society are doing to
expose the acts of Romanism.
The resolution was adopted.
The order of the day-the report of the Commit
tee on the Liturgy-was then taken up. The report,
printed copies of which have been circulated in the
Synod, was then read by the clerk, and discussed
till five o'clock, when the ministers from the West
made some interesting statements as to the church
es in their field. A.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01
PLAQUEMINE:
Saturday, July I, 1854.
Sun Rises, 5h. 2m.---sun Sets, III. SIN.
SiliStfia.

Silistria.
According TO information derived alike from
both camps it is certain that the Russians have
suffered severely before Sistria. Some letters,
and those not Turkish, carry their estimated
loss to the enormous figure of 5000 men. The
traditional fame of the Ottomans as defenders
offortresses diminishes somewhat the apparent
exaggeration of these numbers. The best ar
tillersts of other camps are engaged in the at
tack and defence of this fortress. Gen. Schil,
ders is at the head of the entire artillery corps
of the Russians, and Prince Gortschakotf be-
longs to the same arm of the service Mussa
Pacha, the commandant of Silistra, is known
as scientific officer of artillery, and he has for
coadjutors some of the Prussian artillery in
who have renounced their own ma
tionalty to make common cause with the Turks.
For time the Russians believed that they
were certain to triumph, and obtain Siistria by
gold, if not by arms, but better knowledge of
the character of Mussa has satisfied them that
if they would take the fortress it must be as
they took Ismai.
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O01s du1 En0s.

There are 800 negroes in San Francisco
owning property worth Sl,0O0,OOO.
| Last week the cities of Ohio and Cleveland,
o., were united.
Bonnets are going up-to the top of the
head, so Paris has decided.
The Gardeners Chronicle says that gu,ta
percha laid thinly on garden seats, instead of
paint, will, unlike the latter, last forever.
1t is reported that Nlacauley has been made
President Of the Ednburg Institution, in the
place of the late Professor Wilson.
Between thirty and forty Northern editors
and luerateurs were, last week, at Chicago, on
their way to Rock Island and The Minnesota
territory, in search Of the picturesque.
Somebody says that pretty woman is
brilliant poem, full of rhyme, sentiment, and
all manner of illustrations. When "bound" in
ones arms, she increases to several volumes
The Sheriff of Fluviana county, Virginia, in
a close and doubtful contest, had the misfor-
tune to lose his house by fire, whereupon his
competitor generously withdrew in his favor.
An old gentleman once said, in speaking Of
the bad consequences Of disparity Of fortune,
especially on the wife's side, in marriage, that
when he married, he had twenty cents and his
wife twenty-five, and that she was throwing
out this extra five cents to him ever afterwards.
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A LOufsianian i'm the Russian Service

A LOuisianian i'm the Russian Service.
The Paris correspondent of the New York
Tribune writes as follows Of gentleman we'll
known to many of our citizens, and who for.
merly represented the Parish of Ascension in
our State Legislature:
DR.. Cottman, of Louisiana, a gentleman who
left this city two months ago, to join the Rus
sian army, has, it seems, by late advces which
have just received from ST. Petersburg, been
placed high in power by the Emperor. He has
received q surgical rank in the army which
gives him the title and position of military coun.
seIlor to the Emperor, and on the occasion of a
late review, am assured that he rode at his
Majesty's side. Dr.. Co:tman is about forty.five
years Of age-he is rich, speaks French fluent
", and is warm partisan of Russia in her
present contest. His promotion is no doubt
due in part to the latter circumstance. His "a
mily, which consists Of daughter only, await
ed his return in Paris.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01
100000 Gifts, Valued at $96,3s0
ONE GIFT FOR EVERY TICKET!

In order to insure to all concerned perfectly
fair and satisfactory disposition of all the above
named Gifts, Nh. Perham proposes that the Share
holders shall meet together on Thursday evening,
June 22d, 1854, Tor sooner if all the tickets are
sold-due notice Of which will be given,l at some
suitable place, hereafter to be designated and ap
point Committee of Five Persons, to receive the
property, which they may dispose Of in such maii-
ner-by lot or otherwise-as the Shareholders, in
general meeting, shall direct, the Committee CIV
ing good and sufficient bonds if required by the
Shareholders for the faithful performance of the
Shareholders residing out of the city Of New
York will stand upon the same footing residents,
and whatever may fall to their shares will be for
wardeo, to them in such manner as they may d.
rect, after the partition has taken place.
~All orders for Tickets, BY mail, should be
addressed to sJoseph Perham, Academy Hail, 663
Broadway, New York" If it should happen that
all the Tickets are sold when the order is recei-
we'd, the money will be returned, ct our expense
for postage. Correspondents will please write
distinctly their name residence County and State,
to prevent errors. Or, If convenient, enclose an
envelope, with their directions on it in foll-in
which, such Tickets as they may order will be re-
turned. r, So sf-ss 'my20
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01
Beauty Of Republican Institutions.

Beauty Of Republican Institutions.
We find an incident in the Buffalo Commer-
cial which speaks volumes, and eloquent ones,
too, in favor of the spirit and operation of De-
mocratic laws. The Commercial says:
"The proceedings in justice Merri's court
were pleasantly diversified this morning by the
entrance in the Office Of ex. President Fillmore,
in obedience to summons as juryman, with
which he had been served by constable Eme>
rick"
This individual who so lately filled the high
est seat in the world, and whose tour through
the country was one of public ovation, comes
into justices court like the most humble, in
obedience to its process, and presents bis excuse
why he cannot serve on the jury. And mark
the excuse! Not that having been President
of the United States, and therefore above such
business, but, like any private citizen similarly
begs that his pressing engagements
may be his excuse Cleveland Herald
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Gambling Debts.

A resident of Chicago recently caused the
arrest of young man stopping at one of the
hotels of that city, on warrant for debt, the
plaintiffs demand being some forty dollars
The plaintiff could not establish the validity Of
his claim, except by the prisoners own tesiimo.
ny, who expressed his willingness and was
sworn. He acknowledged having received the
money, but said it was at Faro Bank in Gin
cnnati, and was given him to bet on the game.
He was discharged from custody, while the
plaintiff paid the costs and lost the money, as
the price of his experience with blsckleg,
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A gallant and patriotic militia officer of Mis-.
sissippi lately relieved his overburdened mind
by the following burst of transcendent elo.
quence;
"Gentlemen, my mind naturally converts
with the pleasure enigmas to the delightful
tapestry of the Oregon Territory. IT'S there
that Nature is more than herself, for the soft
breezes from the Hego Islands watts to the
listening ear the varied symphonies of the
jackdaw's sweet carrolIing to the melodious
ephipiny Of cat.bird."
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UOur German friends get up now and then
some amusing mishaps.- Two years ago the
Albany regiment went ont Of the town to do
camp duty. Among the companies belonging
to the regiment is the German rife company.
Tho first night out, one Of the Germans was
drafted for guard duty. He was pleased with
the honor; and resolved to live up to the regu.
lations. Just before midnight the officer of the
guard went the "grand round" to examine
matters, and see if the sentinels were properly
posted.
"Who comes dare?" frH
"The officer of the guard"
"No, py tam! dart ish not der bass vord. Der
officer of der gard ish nix.' -
"But don't want any pass word-rm not
going out Of the camp, but wish to inspect your
musket." e. .-
ut will nix do-der officer Of der guard is n
humbug. Say General Washington, or will
stab You nit both barrels!,,,
The officer seeing how matters stood, called
an interpreter who informed Dutchy that the
officer OF the guard was not to be stabbed even
with one barrel, especially while he occupied 4
position inside the camp. Schnapps was some
what appeased. although he could not UNDER
stand how der officer Of der guard outranked
General Washington. .s -. ...s
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T"Where is your house?" asked o traveller
in the depths Of one ofthose old solemn wilder.
nesses of the Great West. fs
"House! ! ain't got no house"
swell, where do you live!"
Sc! live in the woods, sleep on the Great Gov.
ernment Purchase, eat raw bear and turkey, and
drink out Of the Mississippi" And he added:
at is getting too thick with folks about here.
You're the second man I've seen within the past
year, and hear there's whole family come in
about fifty miles down the river. I'm going 10
out out into the woods again" #
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sNNTMENM SEMyAMEA.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING BY
William r. BradbUrn.
..Office on Main street,.

TERMS OFTHE SENTINEL
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No subscription taken for a less period than one
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published until forbid, and charged accordingly
liberal discount made to yearly advertisers:
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Election Tickets. UAnnouncement Of Mayor,
S.; for Aldermen 81 80.
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q. BROWN.
Fashionable Tailor.

Has Just returned from New Orleans with large
stock OF Merchandise, such as Fancy and Plain
Cassimeres, Doeskns, Black Cloths black and
fancy patterns of vestings, which he will make up
in the best style of workmanship and latest fash.
ions. He also keeps constantly on hand, Gentle
ored Frock Coats; Pilot Cloth Coats; Fancy tweed
Coats; Black satin, fancy figured and black cloth
Vests; Undershirts; Cravats; Gloves, Socks, Hand
kerchief; Cloaks; Walking Canes Knives; Fancy
Wooden Boxes; and quantity of Pomatums and
Essences of all kinds. oc16
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SATURDAY. Coast Packet.

fvm~~~A For Bayou Sara, Wiliamsport,
.mEH8S Port Hudson, Baton Rouge, Plaque
sEsz mine, Donaldsonville and all inter-
mediate Landings-The favori,e and spi.sldid
packet passenger steamer BELLA DONNA, hav-
ing undergone the usual summer repairs, will re-
sumo her trips in the above trade on SATURDAY
the 18th inst at p. NJ, and continue throughout
the year, leaving New Orleans every Saturday at
5P. M;-returning will leave Bayou Sara every
Wednesday after the arrival OF the cars from
Woodvle For freight or passage apply on board
or to EATON 4 HENDERSON, Agents,
oc22 No Front Levee
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CORRECT PRINCIPLES.

young man who starts in life with correc {
principles, and is determined to make his way
to respectability and honor, seldom fails of his
object. The timid, the fearfuI-those who can.
not or dare say no, when tempted to s;n-are
the youth who are easily ruined. Have correct
fixed principles, and there will be no doubt
OF your success and triumph. We have lust
spoken to an acquaintance, who is worth not
far from thirty thousand dollars, who remark.
ed, "When a boy used to come down on this
wharf and pick up chips" Yes, and we often
accompanied him. He was exceedingly poor
and his mother could hardly obtain bread for
her children to eat Yet this very man had cor
rect principles from his youth; by these he has
been guided to the present time, till he has ac-
quired a handsome property, and by his own un.
aided exertions too. To our knowled he has
never had the assistance of single dollar
Here is glorious example for young men to
initiate. Begin life with the determination TO
do right. Let industry and correct principles
be your supporters, and you will not fail to
secure the good will of mankind and ACQUIRE
independence.
Are you a.poor boy! So was the gentleman
of whom we have spoken You cannot bc
more destitute than he. Yet he overcame his
poverty and has place in the affections Of
many.
We might relate the history of another, who
once wore garments so patched, that it was i'm,
possible to tell Of what color his clothes were
originally made. He was our early companion
and friend. Now he ably conducts respect-
able and highly useful periodical in New Eng.
land.
So with hundreds who started in life with
nothing to depend upon, but solid virtue and
rntiring industry. What encouragement to
the destitute young man! Who will say that
he is too poor or too feeble to become of con.
sequence in the world! 1t is for you to say
whether you will be a drone, pauper or vii
lian-exert deleterious influence, and die at
last like fool; or be virtuous, respected and
live long in the hearts of mankind. We pray
you to be upright and honest-shun everything
that is vile and poluting-the society of the
gambler. the licentious, the profane and the oc.
casional drinker. Let your reputation be spot
less-your character without reproach. How
glorious will be the influence you exert-so
glorious that on . death bed you will not ex-
change the good you have accomplished, for all
the honors that have gathered on the brows of
all the Caesars, Aexanders and Nspoleons that
the world ever saw.
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Sebastian M Rils.
Plaquemine and West Baton Rouge
IN LIVERY STABLES.

CAMUEL McFADDEN takes pleasure in in
~ forming his friends and the travelling public,
that he has two fine, large, and well supplied
Livery stables, one at Plaquemine and the
other at the Ferry Landing opposite Baton Rouge.
Persons wishing to hire riding horses, buggies or
carriages, can be accommodated at either of his
stables.
Persons wishing to hire horses or buggies to ira
vel from Plaquemine to Baton Rouge, or from
return, can do SO, by leaving them at either OF the
above named stables, and they will be returned by
the proprietor
DDrovers with their horses or mules will
find accommodation at either of the above named
places. delO-1y
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BAYOU Crosse Tcte Packet.

,f&zMnz~ The new and safe steamer OPE-
.s;fisS .LOUSAS, Capt w. c. NEAL, will
regularly between New Orleans
!s.s :, there i ANY 1ss!fsi fs e =: y" plan
BE BE expedition p viii g "a II II gsfhhs ou. their
produce, &c. The patronage OF old friends and
the public generally is respectfully solicited. mh4