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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-12-14

OuR BEcKY AND THE Blue JAcKBs IA
yeuug damsol who is engaged, abH will
shortly be united to gallant son oaiE ep-
tune lately visited the Mariners Ch1th.--
Daring the sermon, the parscn disqSErsed
eleGuebtly and with much earnestrlts, Of
the dangers aud temptations Of the sailor.
He concluded by asking the folEWing
question--'Is there any one who think any
thing Of him vile wears tarpaulin Bss and
blue jacket or pair Of trousers mile Of
duck7 In short, is there one whsc ares
aughs for tfs peor sailor p
A little girl, sister Of the dansel. Jump
ed up, and looking arehly At her fistsE ssid
IL tone loud enoughfor every. enc t9ahear,
Yes, sir oHr Becky deesl'
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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01
Barbecue Oh Crosse Tetc.

We understand, as it will be seen by adver-
tisement, that they are to have a grand affair Of
it on Crosse Tete on the 4,h-a barbecue, ball,
&c.--to which all IberviIle are invited, as we
are told. As we infer there is to be nothing
of the kind in Plaquemine, our citizens could
not do better than to jump on board Of the
Banner at 6 o'clock on Tuesday morning, as
she leaves at that hour and will reach the
"scene of operations" about 8. The trip itself
on this pleasant little boat, shooting up like an
arrow among the green old woods, echoing the
putting steam deep into the dark forests, scar"
ing the grosbecs from their lofty perches I'D
stirring up the alligators from the bottom Of
the emerald bayou, and many other delights to
be found in . passage on board the Banner,
would be equal to all the other attractions Of
the day--aud NC fee! sure the little boat will
be Gro" ded on this occasion.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01

A Case of Awakened Conscience.-A few
days ago, a Roman Catholic priest called at the
Office of the National Insurance Company, in
New York, and stated to the President that he
had a sum of money which he was directed to
pay over to the company. He declined an.
swering any questions as to the source whence
he received the money, or giving any informa-
ton whatever concerning it, but asked for a
receipt from the company, to the effect that they
accepted the amount so paid, viz: $2,2s9, as in
full for the sum which the parties would have
wished to pay, including interest. Such a re.
ceipt was accordingly given, and the money
paid over to the President. This was proba.
bly, the restitution of some confessing penitent.
This act certainly speaks well for the Catho-
lie Church. The delinquent was undoubtedly
a Catholic, who was, equally as sure, brought
to the state of mind which made restitution Of
unlawful money, through the influence Of the
priest whose church he attended.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01
The telegraph Coming.

We are informed that the teIegrapl,ic wire
is now on its way down through West Baton
Rouge, on its way to Donaldsonville, and We
may expect to see the wire stretched across the
posts in Pl%aquemine in q few days, but we un-
derstand that there will be no office established
here until the nine or ten shares remaining are
subscribed for. Cannot this be done! 1t will
be a very serious blot upon our tlourishing vil.
lage-and indeed a disgraceful one-that in
this age of progress, the news of the world
should pass through our town without an of.
fee here that our citizens may know what the
intelligence is which is swept along through
the air by the mail-carrier from the Clouds
We trust there is too much ambition and en-
terprise among our citizens, when it "comes to
the sticking point" ever to let the wire pass
our town without an Office being established
here.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01
A New Political Party.

"!on," the Washington correspondent Of the
Baltimore Sun, thus speaks of u new political
organization in Washington:
"Many novel and startling events are passing
around US, all tending to important results
Among them | notice the organization Of a new
political party, under Democratic and Wing
auspices, which professes-as LEARN, for | have
not read their 'bill of health'-to come in upon
principles Of uncommon purity. Some fifty
members of Congress have joined it. Many
outsiders, of energy and influence, have become
enrolled in it. If it is really a party based on
principles of common sense and honesty, it will
deserve success. The country is prepared for
such a political party. If, on the other hand, it
is a sectional organization, it will perish almost
at its birth. l learn, however, that its princi-
pies will be announced and its flag unfurled
before the lapse Of another month"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01

O. See the advertisement Of Mr.. JAMES
SHANKs, by which it appears that he has taken
charge of the Public School in this place, and
will open it on the 10th inst. We conceive
this to be a judicious appointment of the d.
rectors. The public has not only secured, from
all accounts, a finished and estimable Teacher
but this place being his home, where it may be
presumed he intends definitely to remain, does
away with much Inconvenience which would
attend both the public and the Board in the en-.
ployment of a stranger to ill the important du.
ties assumed by Mr.. SHANKs, whose success
and ability 10 give general satisfaction, there
can he no doubt.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01
Presentation Communicate learned cler

Prescription Commemorate learned clerk
of one of our city courts, a few days since, in.
formed one of his employees that he had under.
stood, and believed, in consequence of his hav.
ing visited Washington during the recent May.
or's election, that he belonged to the Know
Nothings, and that he might, therefore, consider
himself discharged, unless he thought proper
to take an affidavit disclaiming any connection
whatever with such a party. The intimidated
youth Informed the gentleman that he had made
no such sinful connection, ard in order to rein.
state himself, went before a Justice of the peace,
and made oath as follows: THAT he never has,
nor does at this time hold a position antagonis.
tic to the Democratic party" This satisfied the
potcntate. Baltimore Clipptr.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01
Close NeighbOfS,

We perceive that our stirring and indomita.
bic neighbor Of the Gazette is getting an office
built Immediately in front of our own. We
are pleased at this--we entertain a most excel
lent feeling towards each other (at least such
is the case on our part, Notwithstanding the
many ungenerous thrusts he has given u.s. and
we have no doubt that when we get so close
as to read each others thoughts, a much better
sentiment will exist between US. The truth
is, we like to see a pushing, rushing, ripping
sort of a fellow, who keeps a stiff neck and
timber heels under all circumstances and all
adversities, who walks rough shod over all diff.
~fculties, and attains his end, whatever the sac.
rifce which any description of modern princi-
pies call upon him to make. We cannot say
that our contemporary is exactly this kind of
character; we must acknowledge that he would
come up to it pretty respectfully, if it were not
for his rafting, babbling, twisting and circum-
volving temperament--his eternal pitching out
of one difficulty to hitch on to another; the
truth 10, that were his head and his heart to
change places, he would no longer be entitled
to the appellation of Caleb Quotem, but would
cut the press. selfish advisers and politics, to-
gether with his twenty odd other avocations.
and strike for the "holy land" at once, singing,
aCarry me back to Old virginnyw
God send our contemporary a prosperous and
a happy future, and an early advent into our
neighborhood, where his sublime countenance,
seen daily, looking like patience and determi.
AUTOMATICALLY speaking,
'Like a sick monkey sitting on a lea backstay,
Smiling at grief-o -
will infuse into our veins more of that noble
selfsustaining independence so characteristic
Of himself.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01

aTThe Baltimore Clipper, in denying the
charge that the Know Nothings have attached
themselves 10 the Wing party, says:
"The late charter election in Annapolis re-
suited in the choice Of a gentleman for Mayor
who was formerly a Whig-a majority of the
City Councils who were known as Democrats.
Had the Know Nothings acted solely with the
Wings, the whole Wing ticket would have been
chosen. In Westminster, the Mayor eject,
Council, were Democrats. In Washington, il
is true the Mayor elect, Mr.. Towers. was for
merry a Wing; and equally true that sixteen GU,
Of the thirty members of the City Council were
Democrats. In view of the above facts, we
submit that any man who will hereafter assert
that the Know Nothing party, (f there be such
a party.) is the Wing party in Disguise will
utter a foul calumny."
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01

Poluical.-The Washington correspondent
Of the Journal of Commerce alludes to the mu-
nicipal election in the Federal city in the follow
ing terms:
"The Washington City municipal election,
which came off yesterday, is to be viewed as a
marked feature in the history Of the times. 1t
shows that Il new party is springing up, in these
otherwise quiet times, which will d~isIocate old
parties, and give Il new direction to political
power. For, if the Know No,hings could take
that city under circumstances of great discour.
agement, what city can they not take"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01
THE LATEST FROM EUROPE.
PROGRESS OF TssE WAR.

The latest accounts state that Silistria had
held out bravely up to the 18th inst.
A report had been in circulation that on the
9Th inst, the Turks defending S~ilistria had
made a sally, and destroyed all the approaches
of the besieging Russian forces, at the same
time filling up all the mines sprung by them
about the place.
To this rumor it was added that the conf
dence of the Russians as to their ability to car
ry the place was visibly declining, and that they
had suffered seriously by the springing Of a
Turkish mine.
Musa Pacha, the commandant Of the city, it
was also stated, had been killed by a cannon
ball.
The Turks, this report concluded by saying,
were to make an important movement at Silis-
tria about the 18th, and expected to be able
to hold out until the arrival of the allied forces.
At the time of the departure Of the Atlantic
however, it was rumored that the Russians had
subsequently again attacked Silistria, when the
powder magazine was blown up, any many
were killed. This report, however, vas not
generally credited.
The captain of the British steamship III ger,
which was lately run aground, captured by the
Russians and burnt, is dead.
The first detachment Of the new troops to be
sent out to provide for increasing the strength
of the defence Of Cuba, sailed from Cadiz on
the LIST inst, on board the Isabella Catolica.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01
The Fourth of Jul1.-The Vigilant, Of Don

The Fourth of July.-The Vigilant, Of Don
aldsonville, Of the 2lst, comes to US with an
announcement of hearty and liberal prepara-
tons having been made there to celebrate with
patriotic enthusiasm the glorious anniversary
of American freedom. Committees have been
appointed to nominate orators for the occasion
and to make arrangements for the order of the
ceremonies; and a magnificent ball IS to be
given, to which the inhabitants Of Ascension
and other neighboring parishes are to be in.
vited.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01

DLate intelligence from Mexico, state that
the cholera is prevailing there to an alarming
extent. 1t also states that the celebrated Son.
tag was one of the victiins--she died in the
city of Mexico. The HeraLdo of the 10Th inst,
says:
THE celebrated artist, Henrietta Sontag,
Countess Rossi, admired and applauded on
both continents. is dead. The last scene of
her triumphs was the city of Montezuna. The
CONSERVATION is general; all adored her as an
unequalled artist, and a %virtuous lady"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01
Imperial Gossip.

Imperial Gossip
The Paris correspondent of the New York
Commercial Advertiser, gives the following Of
imperial gossip:
1.-THE friends Of the Emperor, and especially
those who are DESTROYS that he establish the
Napoleon dynasty, are just now encouraged to
hope that the birth of an heir is an event that
may possibly be expected. Her Majesty is said
to be in an interesting position. Still her gen.
eral health is far from good, and her appearance
is that of a woman of weak natural constitution,
gradually sinking under the effects Of the wear
and tear Of the life she leads. Certain very
nice observers affect to discover, in late impe.
rial decree, placing the infant day schools un.
der the patronage Of the Empress, "as a proof
of peculiar Affection" an argument in favor Of
the rumored situation of her Majesty. Ii that
is the only argument it amounts to little or
nothing"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01
TWe received Il communication from Dr.

TWe received Il communication from Dr..
Mckinley the past week, referring to his forth
coming paper, and vindicating its course, as
made known by his prospectus. With all due
difference to tine gentleman, and truly wishing
his success, and far from wishing to do any,
thing to hurt his feelings or mar his prosperity
in life, We trust he will not take it amiss, our
declining to publish his article. We might
give various reasons /: one is, that We never ad.
NIT a communication which touches in any
manner upon religious subjects, and another,
that we admit only such as are of general in
terest to our readers. Consequently, it will be
observed that we seldom have q communion
ton in our paper.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01
Presidential Candidates.

Hon. JOHN NJ. CLAYTON, of Delaware, is
spoken of as the Know Nothing candidate for
the Presidency in 1856. His claims are based
on the amendment he introduced in the Me-
braska bill to exclude all foreigners from vo-
ting or holding office in the Territories, but
which was ~expunged by the House of Repre-
sentatives. CAss and FILLMORE are also spo-
ken of as prominent candidates. All these
gentlemen are said to be warm and unconceal-
ed adherents of the new party.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01

UThe week past lbs been awfully hot, but
this state of the weather, while it is exceeding
" unpleasant, We think it a very good sign Of
continued good health in our village, which,
with the exception of measles among the chill
dren which has existed several weeks, has 9th.
erwise been very healthy, which, we hope, will
continue throughout the balance of the season.
It will be recollected that last year when there
was so much sickness, the days and nights
were exceedingly cool and pleasant for suns
mer weather. ss+sa4
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01

WASHINGTON, June 23-The President has
made the following territorial appointments:
Gen. Butler, Of Kentucky, Governor Of Ne.
braska.
A. H. Rieder, Esq, [Almon H. Read!] Of
Pennsylvania, Governor of Kansas.
Mr.. Moodson, of Virginia, Secretary of Kan.
sas.
Mr.. Cummings, Of Iowa, Marshal of Kansas.
Mr.. Ferguson, of Michigan, Chief Justice of
Nebraska.
1t is asserted that Messrs. Bradley, of Indi.
ana, Hardin, of Georgia, or Eimore, of Alaba-
ma, will be appointed Judges Of Nebraska and
Kansas.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01
Slaues in Washington, D. C.--The value of

Slaues in Washington, D. C.--The value Of
slaves in this city is estimated at $299,265.--
Many of these are owned by persons in Mary
land and Virginia, and are hired by persons re-
siding in Washington, for a year. By return
ing them to their homes one day previous to
the expiration Of their term, and sending them
back the second day after, the owners avoid
forfeiting them to freedom, under the laws Of
the District of Columbia.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01

HIS Erperience.-The Boston Bee says
"An experienced brother says, in a recent letter
to us-'At present am in the country. recov-
ering from fourteen years of editorial life-bad
eyes, crooked back and broken nerves, with lit
tie to show for it,"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01

uA certain fast man, sat up one night all
night, enjoying a game of"draw." As matte.
OF course next morning he felt tolerably sleenv
ana while abont half asleep at the breakfast E.
o!e the waiter asked him what hi would have
cards" "'hlee
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01

DThe Freeman's Journal of the 18th, an
nounces that the Rev. Dr.. Cahill, a distinguish.
ed Roman Catholic Preist, is making arrange
Dents to embark for the United States in o.
tober next. AL! the companies VIII ose vessel
trade between Great Britain and America, have
offered him a free passage.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01

The Know Nothings in Bufalo--The Bu-.
falo Advocate says: awe pretend to no know
ledge Of the Order personally, as yet, but we
do hear and have reason to believe, that in this
city the Know Nothings are like the Locusts
Of Egypt"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01
NJ A Geographic despatch from Utica, N. Y

MA Geographic despatch from Utica, N Y
says.
1.-The jury in the case Of Summers, the watch.
man indicated for shooting a man named Roo
ney, last December, rendered a verdict to-day
Of aequittal, and censured the accused for not
shooting sooner than he did"
The friends and relatives Of the deceased
should feel particularly grateful to Summers
for having been 50 "slow OH the trigger"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01

Fresh Groceries! Fresh Groceries!
p ECElVED on the 18th inst, per John Weber,
IL the following list of Fresh Groceries, which
offer on the most easonable terms:
6 doz fine Straw Brooms;
3 1-S pipe Sazerac Brandy;
20 boxes of W. f. w. Soap;
10 do star candles;
a bbls Lard; J half bbls do; Is kegs do;
6 do new White Beans:
2 hhds shoulders; 2 do hams; ? do sides;
GOO lbs Stag & Shey's hams;
IS bbls Ocean Mill Flour;
Is do extra Ohio do;
10 doz sweet oil; 2 hhds Rice;
30 sacks corse and fine Salt
3 boxes Imperial Tea; 6 doz assorted syrops;
1852 lbs Western Cheese; 5 Perkins Butter;
20 doz Kentucky mustard;
Is Gross Matches;-in store and for sale bv
je17 F. G. GONSOULIN & CO
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01

UThe Connecticut Blue Laws made it De.
nal for any person to read the book of Com
mon Prayer, keep Christmas or Saints Day.
make mince pies, dance, play cards, or play on
on an instrument Of music, except the drum.
trumpet and jewsharp.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01

The LuaE' 06oe-Iti i said that the Pre-.
sident Aas already received upwards Of three
hundred applications for Offices under the Ne.
braska and Kansas territorial bill, and that every
mail adds to the number. There are fourteen
Offices at the Presidents disposal.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01

Ult is said that Donald Mckay, a ship build.
er of East Boston, is about to construct a beau
tiful Yacht of ninety tons, as a present to the
Emperor Of Japan. -..
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01

Sport in Kentucky.--Young Sportsman-aI
say. friend, is there anything to shoot about
here!"
Farmer--*Wal. don't know, stranger, but
you can 60 down to the cross roads and take
2 pop at the schoolmaster, just TO keep your
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01

ia picnic party near Baltimore, composed
principally of German musicians, consumed
1870 pints Of lager beer while enjoying them.
selves. That some Of them did not find a bier
should be a matter Of congratulation. Evil
IDENTIFY there was not a lager among them at
drinking.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01

Ug-"e, the undersigned, have lately heard of
the existence OF a report calculated to injure our
good standing in society. We pronounce it an
infamous calumny, and defy our enemies to the
proof. To our friends we would gladly exhibit
the evidence of lis utter falsity.
L. DESOBRY,
c. CLEMENT.
Plaquemine, June 27th.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01

oSuu stroke may be prevented by wearing
q broad, fiat piece Of sponge wet in cold water,
beneath the crown ofthe hat. It is an infalii-
BILE preventive.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-07-01
For q Island.

,@+A The new and staunch built steamer
NM. AUBREY, JONES, master, will
continue to run as a REGULAR PACKET be-
tween P~laquemine and Last Island throughout
the season-leaving Plaquemine during naviga-
ton in Bayou P~laquemins) every Monday after
the arrival of the Gypsy, and passing by way of
Bayou Teche and Franklin. je3
Bayou Sara Ledger and Baton Royce Adj
vOcate will please publish one month.