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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08
Correspondence of the Sentinel.
WEST BATON ROUGE, Sept. 1.

WEST BATON ROUGE, Sept. 1, 1855.
Editor Southern Sentind-
Dear Sir: Believing that you, feel some inter
est in the political affairs of your sister parish, l
write you these few l%ines,' to inform you that
we are getting along very well up here. The
American Order is increasing every day, while
our opponents are becoming more and more con-
WINGED that the K. N. party-the Native Ameri-
can party of Louisiana-is the best friend of the
Catholic. We have many very intelligent for
eigners living in our midst, who will vote for us
at the next election. In fact, our ticket is unex-
| ceptionable. Favrot for Representative, Pope for
Sheriff, Chamberlain for Clerk, and Braud for As
sessor-all good and true men-well tried and
never found wanting in any way. This ticket
will be elected by a large majority. Our candi-
| date for the Senatorial District composed of West
Baton Rouge, Point Coupe and West Feliciana,
is Col. H. w. Allen, a true, chivalrous gentleman,
warmly attached to the institutions of the South,
but not less so to the principles which cement the
Union; he enlisted early in the field in behalf Of
the American cause, and did good service long
before he dreampt of being a candidate and al
though in a Democratic stronghold. I am %sanguine
that his talents and eloquence, backed by his glo-
rious cause, will carry him through triumphantly
in November.
1t is reported here that Mr.. Samuel Matthews,
Of your parish, will be nominated for the Senate
from lberville and West Baton Rouge. If he
should receive the nomination, he will get a very
large vote with us. Many Den4o-rsts cat Of the
American Order-will support him. Do your du-
ty in Iberville and we will elect him. By the
by, when are the good people of your parish 60
ing to have a Barbecue? Stir up, my dear sir,
and let us hear from you. Let the people hear
discussion, not one-sided affairs like the Anti's
have, but free and open discussion. Let the gall
liant creoles of your parish have the old patriarch
Derbigny amongst them for a few days. Let them
hear him say from his own lips that he and his
wife and children are all Catholics, and that it is
false that the American Party have any religious
tests whatever.
have just seen letters from various PORTIONS
Of the State-ali goes well-the council fires are
burning brightin every direction. The people are
aroussd-we will carry the State by a large ma
jority. Yours, truly, ANXIOUS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08
BNrglafY.

For some time past, Messrs. HART, AUSTIN
g. Co., have been made the victims of a negro
burglar, residing in this town. About a year
since, several valuable articles stolen, belong
ing to the above firm, were found in his pos.
session. He was then whipped very severely,
and il was supposed, had cured him of his vii.
famous propensities. Lately, Messrs. H. A. &
Co. became convinced that they were being
robbed from time to time. They suspicioned
this same negro fellow, and a watch was kept
in the store, to endeavor to catch him. He,
however, was rather too smart. One night they
had sa. up late, watching, till one by one got
tired and fell asleep. Next morning at his old
entering place, (the back window over the
shed) the blinds had been priced open as usu-
al he had entered at about fifteen feet from
where a clerk was sleeping, with a gun; went
down stairs, helped himself, and made. a safe
exit. This was too bad-they were determin.
ed to have him. A few nights after the watch
at the back window gave notice ofhis approach
lit was the same negro they had formerly
whipped,) butinstead of trying his old enter~
ing place, he made an entrance below into the
grocery department. One of the firm imme-
diately went to the front door-entered hastily
when the black thief as hastily decamped.-
Those up stairs in the adjoining room, hearing
the noise, got out upon the shed with their guns
just as the fellow had got out of the grocery
and mounted a picket fence, and they blazed
away at him-but he made his escape. Pur-
suit was made earlyin' the morning, but with-
out success. 1t was discovered that the negro
had goue to bis masters and changed clothes;
those he left were bloody, and showed that he
had been shot in the thigh and lower down
the leg. We hope the scoundrel may be caught
and we trust that this place may be too hot
hereafter to hold him.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08

Political Mouemsnts.-We understand that
the Democrats and Ants had quite q Barbecue
IN our village on Saturday last. Messrs. Her
ron, Bush. Roman, Beatty, andothers, were the
speakers Of the day.
Il appears that "Sam" was about, and while
tho antiss were busy in one direction, he was
doing . tolerably good business in another, by
initiating visitors from the country. Tpeaty-
eight members, we understand, were added 10
the Know-Nothing list that day.
We regret having been absent at the time,
else we would give a full report Of the pros
ceediHgs Of the day.
When Maj. Heron, will honor US with . call
sgain, we trust that we will be at home.sto 70.
ceiye him with all the cordially Of an old
friend.-Ceres.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08
mr.. Casadav.nt.

We have been shown letters BY this gentle.
man, from eminent citizens Of the county, re-
commending him a. a skllfal Dentist, and a
gentleman eminently worthy of public patron-
age. His catd will be seen in another column.
His intended. visit to Crosse Tete, however. is
unavoidably postponed, On recount Of profss.
sional engagements elsewhere, that claims his
Immediate attention. He will give due notice
Of his visit hereafter.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08

UHere 10. something, says the Baltimore
Clipper, which ought TO be printed in large let
tiers on the forehead of every man who SLAM
ders the American party and its principles. 1t
ought to be read every day to all who are SO
blind as mol to acknowledge both the propriety
and the necessity of our organization. 1t is a
vindication Of Know othingism by a Roman
Catholic. 1t is an extract from q long article
on Native Americanism by Brownson's quar-
terly Review, which appeared in its columns
in the fall of 1854. 1t is an %extinguisher of the
vile libels upon Americans and their cause,
which appear every day in the organs Of the
Forney and Pierce Democracy, which should
put their utterers and publishers to the blush,
ifthey are not entirely lost to shame. Where
Catholics can thus be quoted to rebuke sour
slanderers, Know o,bings have cause to crow
and labor with renewed diligence for the pro-
~pagation of their faith. Hear Brownson as
follows, and fling it in the face Of your shame.
less vituperators:
Every independent and sovereign nation
has a right to preserve its own nationality, its
identity, and to defend it, if need be, by war
against any foreign power that would invade
it; and q fortiori TO close its political society,
-ifis secs proper against al foreign immigrants.
who in its Judgment would ~endanger it, or not
prove advantageous to it. IN so doing it exer-
cises only the true and inherent right Of every
sovereign State, and persons born citizens or
subjects Of any other State have any fgh to
complain; for naturalization is "a bO0n-not a
natural and in defeasible right-a boon, not in
the sense of a simple gratuity, for the sole nd.
vantage resulting to the nation, as some Of our
friends have supposed we must have meant, al
though, we said expressly to the contrary; but
a boon in the sense Of agrant, and contra-dis-
tinguished from a natural and indefsasible
right, and therefore a concession which a nation
10 feee to make, according to its " views of
poll or humanity. with violating any principle
Of natural justice.
aAs a general rule, we think the true policy
of q nation is to reserve the political-we say
not civil-citizenstip to persons born on it's
territory, or to citizens temporarily resident
abroad, to istingui foreign born individuals,
as q reward FOR eminent services. We do not
believe It sound policy to make political citizen.
ship too cheap, lest we make It valusless, and
encourage 3 neglect Of its duties.n
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08

3pave..

~ Tia etc arret3 IL % Aont 1855. a
A% CHEVAL BAY tache,e de blss,
tXAAk -ayaDt dovza msins de haas,S It ~
d'euviron huit ans, une tache blanche au front y
pied droit de derriere blanc, ainsi qu'nne parted =
pied gauche, aucune marqae on etampe.
LIE proprietaire du dit animal est pri6 de-
taire cennaitre, prouver sa propriete ct payer.
frais, autrement le dit animel sera vendUpefh
soussigne, . son bureau, Luadi le "a SeptsnbrA
1855, pour du compliant.
sep8 P. T. COLLIE, il.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08

UA letter from Washington, from a reliable
source in Paris. perl last steamer, states positively
mt the Emperor Napoleon will command
troops in the forthcoming campaign in Mosdav;s
and Walhchia.
Ihs same 'esssr also asssrs that the twssnsy-
i've thousand troops furnished by Spaiu are no.
70 De ssni immediately 70 the Crmea, bat will be
marched INTO Fianes y supply The PLACES of lloss
-sens 70 tbs ~principalitss
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08

RAther Suggahue4Aan OMesuia.-A cor
respondent Of the N. H. Times, writing from
Pairs under date Of July as, says that @!he
waters Of Bairritz are said 70 have amost won.
derful effect, truly, among the ladies', having
In many instances produced a consequent aug1
msntation of family, even when the husbands
have not bsen able to accompany the summer
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08

A trial took place before the Magistrate 4
Few days since, caused BY the shooting Of .
negro mau by . boy Is directed by his mother,
in which the parties were acquitted. It seems
that the negro was discovered on the premises
Of widow lady, at night for Whit purpose is
not stated, that we hear, and her son being or
dered to shoot him, he obeyed, lodging the
load in his thigh. and wounding him badly
Since the trial, the negro has died.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08

UThe Galveston Gazette gives a list of the
members returned at the recent election so ia,
ashley had come to hand, and adds:
"The House of Representatives consist Of
90 members, ,46 being q majority. The above
list contains the names of 76 of them, all we
have received, of which, from the best data be.
fore us, Al are Democrats or anti-Know
Nothing Wings elected by them; 20 are Know
Nothings, and 9 are unknown.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08

Stabbed.-A man named John B. Watkins
who says he ~ printer by trade and q native
pf Mississippi, aged about2 IS years, was admits
ted into the Charity Hospital yesterday NOR
ming, with a bad wound in the thigh. He says
that about three weeks ago he was stabbed BY
ono Smith, in a boarding -house in Julia street.
he has been under medical treatment ever
since, but yesterday it was deemed advisable
to send him to the hospital. The wound is 4
severe one aud it is probable that the femosai
artery will have to be tied.-Picayune.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08

uWe learn with plasure that Commodore
Stewart is OUT Of all danger. He fell from :
tree on the afternoon Of the Gath ult., and al
though mnch stunned BY the fall. 20 limb was
broken. He was immediately bied BY his
physician, and on Monday afternoon all alarm.
ing symptoms had subsidized. The Commodore
has troops Of friends who will hear Of bis
speedy recovery with lively satisfaction.-Er-
chrage. 81 q
What in the blazes was the "old salt" doing
ssup-a trse?"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08
ASSESSOR.

Mr.. EpIroR: Please announce the name of J.
v. BRAUD as a Candidate for Assessor Of Thu
Parish. MANY FRIENDS. +.
At the request of his many ffiends, Mr.. 10.
SEPH Nj. TOFFIER, has consented to become
a candidate for Assessor Of The Parish of IberviIle.
census of this Parish, it is desirable that he should
b. elected Assessor. By announcing him as a can
didate, you would oblige MANY VOTERS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08
The City Hoel-This old and popular O..

The City Hotd.-This old and popular es-
adjustment opens on the FIRST proximo, says
the P'cayuaae, redeemed, rsgenerated and dis
enthraled." It is painted, renovated and put
In order inside and out. Nj. Morse, the
worthy proprietor, i = veteran il the business;
No graduated under the elder Nudge, of the
Sl Charles who reduced Hotel-kesping to i
science. de hds been sucoessfal enough to
refrain the services Of Ar. Boyd in the Office,
who, under the former propristors, was 90
popu1arly known in t~hatcapacity to the friends
and patrons Of the house.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08

NThe Know Nsthing party Of Mascogee
country, Georgia, met a. Colambus ia that
State, on the 2sd inst. It which they resolved
not 70 use the sritnll 81 the order. rs proscrib.
Sd BY the General Council Of The parry, and
Tat they would thereafter cease to use the obs
legations, signs, and passwords therein pse-
scribed.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08
Estray.

A Takenu up, on the 25th Angus,
{g 1855, a BAY HORSE, IL hsuds
* high, and about s years old, Whit
0AeZAnAk& speckled, has a whitesspot on ~
forehead. right hind foot white, and q part Of ths
left fore foot white; no brands.
The owner of the above animal can havefe
same by proving his properly and payneM
costs, otherwise he will be sold for cash 81
highest bidder, at the Office Of the undensiC1
Justice OF the Peace, on Monday, oath Sept. is9Ss
sep8 PIT. COLLIE, ]. r.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08
Neu annerttsenlents.
Rardu.

aSsa gN
TIN mandat fdrafi} date Bellevue Plantation
~ JUN Is, 1854. tere par il. Matthews SUI
Messrs. Payne b Harrison, payable le Ter Mai.
1855. a Pordre de Conrad Newbig, pour ciuq cent
trente. sept pias1res, en- Placement de boncaats et
de bafils a ~nnelasse. lie dit uiandat est endosx
par Conrad Newbig, ct f~ransfere a Qveyrouze 4
Langerdof on ordre, par F. G.. Gonsoulin & Co
Vers lie Is JUN 1865, le dit draft fut incIcs dams
une lettre. ct addressee d Queyrouze & LANCER
dof, la Nouyelle Orleans, mais ne leur est y
mais parveune.
En- consequence, robjet de Get avis est de pN
veuir ct notifer toutes personnes que eeia peut
concerner, de ne pas trafquer, GU negocfssdf
draft GU mandat, WI quill est ~toujouis IN prop,iNtt
de mes clients, Queyrouze & Langerdof, etdu
guel lis sont illegalement depossedes.
e. w. BLAKE,
seps 'Ayocat de Qneyrouze & Langerdo&
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08
mr.. a. !. -chaphaan.

We understand that the friends Of this gen.
tisman are making exertions to get him to con.
sent to run, as an Independent Candidate, for
the Legislature. We trust their exer:ions will
prove successful. Mr.. CHAPMAN has ever been
q firm and constant Democrat, and he, like a
great many others, rather think they have Civ
en- further and stronger proofs Of democracy
(as Republican Democracy is truly de6ned) by
enlistiDg under the proud banner of the Amer
lean party. That be would roye a formidable
opponent to one or both Of the nominees of
the Democratic party for the SAME Office, we
have not Z particle Of doubt.
Among other reasons why we hope Mr..
CHAPMAN will consent 70 be- candidate 10 this
-hs 10 working man-ths very prototype of,
tho Democratic soveseigns Of the land-ons'
whose hands are used 70 daily toll, and il cleo
ted, il will be q triumph Of The mechanics, Of
the practical working portion Of the parish, and
. death blow to "silk Gloves and SILVER lired''
breaches pockets. Moresye, MI. G. has, we IN.
dsrstand. formerly bssa, ia the Legislature, and
there 10 no question Of his entire fitness.-
The Democrats never yet. in this parish At
least, nominated ! working mechanic for any
Office ; and If the gentleman will run, NE would
like to So The wire pallers pu. their feet upon
his neck and say - mechsnic shall not 20 to
Ls2islatufe!" We think the people would
say didsrently. 4
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08

UMr. Jacob Courten, of Sussex county, MI
had a singular adventure lately. In binding a shesf
of wheat, he took up a raltlesnake and bound il, so-
tight that it could not escape. He was unaware Il
then killed it,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08
MorSanxa.

A letter from M~organza, speaks of ths 5syer
being terrible there. Would it not be well
for those Of our citizens in New Orleans, who
are sending nurses at n distance to take care
Of helpless sufferers. to turn their attention
nearer home-to Morganza, for instance!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08

U-The Star-Spangled Banner, published at
Henderson, Rusk county, Texas, has nomina.
ted Hon, Andrew J. Donelson for the Presi.
dency.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08
Continued Health,

1t offords US pleasure to say that our town
continues in excellent health, and we have
now great hopes that the same good fortune
will attend US throughout the season. Per.
sons from the country, really, are running in.
to to.0n, to escape the epidemic. This is the
fact. ta4s 5af sfHe e
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08

A tough story is Ephraim Story, Of Essex; Or
a tough story is told of him, for, although he is in
his SD year, i: Is said that on Wednesday last he
moved an acre and a half Of salt marsh, besides
walking six miles in the time.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08

A Lost Art.-Upon the occasion of deliver.
ing a lecture in Cambridge, Mass, recently.
Wendell Phillips remarked that 'the making Of
good gingerbread was one of the lost arts"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08

1.-THE Missouri papers ray more corn will
- raised in that State this year, than for any
hse years before. Much Of The wheat land AZ.
erages 40. bushels to the acre.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08
PLAQUEMINE
saturday, September 9, 1855.
Free Discussion.

There is TO be a meeting of the American
party at Brusle Landing, on Wednesday next,
the 18th inst. Speakers-Messrs. Derbigny,
WALES, Allen, Duvignaud, Eussis. Pond, end
Beale. Free discussion invited. Ladies' par~
ticu larly invited to attend.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08

UThs Washinsson Organ mentions q rnmor
that Gen. Pierce has lately' bought a farm Of 500
io6aO acres. near Coiesvise. Montgsmsryscounty,
Maryland, ashs future residence.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08

GJ-.Ths Democrats have elected Radcliffe
. Jsdgs Of the Wsat Fslieiana District il
the plsee Of Msrrick.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08
CORONER.

1--WE are authorized to announce cELES.
TIN ORILLI0N as a candidate for Coroner
election in November next. nlyio
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08

Tan lrishman Down Eas, warns The pubiie
not to trust his wife, beraass. be was never mar
Eied 70 her.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08
Special Advertisements.


A LIKELY Negro Family, ham in ~
IA Parish, consisting Of a Woman ahoei .
years of age, and her Three Chidren, ths Oh
! boy nearly Il; the youngest, a boy abcn .
the other being a girl about. 9 years ofase -
terms and other particulars, apply at this o1he.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-09-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
SHERIFF.

Mr.. Editor: Please announce my lame as a
for reelection to the Office of Sheriff Of
this Parish. 8
JOS. Ii. ERWIN.
P~laquemine, June 1st, 1885.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-04
TNREAsURE. PACKAGE & LETTER

Il Express, daily TO and from DownieyilIe and
ina northern and southern mines, in connexion NJ
N.s,ys,me with Adams a. Cos, BY every steamer
10 the Atlantic States and Europe, South merica.
Australia, Oregon, the Sandwich Islands and
China.
Renewed facilities are now offered 10 the public
ior transmitting gold dust, valuable packages and
letiers' al reduced prices TO all parts Of the world
al our principal Offices.
From Marysville 10 Dobbin's Ranch, Foster,
Bar, Ballards Bar Stoney Bar, Camptonville, Rail
road Gulch, Oak Valley, Slate Range Indian Val
ley, Raniedotler Bar, ST. 10 Bar, Goodyear's Bar,
Coxs Bar, Downieyil.e, Ousley's Bar, Parks Bar.
Long Bar, Industry Bar, Kennebee Bar Barton !
Bar, Empire Ranch, Bridgeport, French Corral,
trenchman's Bar, Missouri Bar Sweetland's San
Juan, Cherokee, Hess Crossing NJ "
from Downieville 10 Forrest City, Smiths Dig.
sings, Kanaka Greek, Minnesota Wolf Greek
snow Point German Bar NJ. r., Concord Bar, NJ.
r., SCOTS Flat, Moore'S Flat. Orleans Flat FIN.
reka South, Back Bone House Illinois Bar. s
Fork, Missouri Bar :. r., Nevada Civ Eureka
North, Crag's Flat, Rapid Greek. Sierra Civ
sierra valley, and the other places On The route,
BILLS or EXCHANGE.
VI Adams * Co, in all the principal cities in
tne Atlantic States and Europe, and payable NJ the
following banks
l.. w. Clark & Bros, St. Louis. Mechanics,
and Farmers Bank, Albany; Utica Civ Bank
Oicai Bank OF Syracuse. Syracuse Bank Of An.
bnrn Auburn Bank Of Attica, Buffalo Rochester
~ 1anSs Ae0thcttef3 ~. SUith " 20, Chicago !,
Alex. Mitchell, Fire and Marine Insurance Com.
Peny, Milwaukee Michigan State Bank, Detroit !:
commercial Branch Bank Of the State Of Ohio,
Cleveland; Clinton Bank, Columbus. Ohio
Highest price paid for gold dust.
Sight checks on Marysville, Sacramento San
Francisco, and all the principal towns of Califor
ma. Deposits received, special or otherwise
Collections made on all parts OF the Atlantic
states and California; and all other branches Of
ssPress business promptly attended 10. The
latest dates Of Atlantic and California papers
subscriptions and advertisements received for
newspapers and periodicals, free OF charge.
SPecIai messengers are dispatched with every
treasure express.
SAM. w. LANGToN 4 BRO