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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25
HLARUEMINE:
Saturday, August as, 1855.
PLATFORM
OF THE
\ N = MA&MM HAN1N
OF LOUISIANA.
Of LOUISI A IA

l. We advocate an amendment Of the NaturaIi-
zaticn Laws, with proper Safeguards to preserve
the purity of the elective franchise.
2. We advocate the passage of such laws as will
prevent the Immigration of paupers and criminals
to this country.
3. We oppose any interference in the vested
rights of all persons, whether they be of native
or foreign birth.
4. We are In favor OF non-intervention with
slavery by the Federal Government, except for
the protection Of our constitutional rights.
S. We advocate high National Policy, such
as will afford stern and unwavering protection to
the American name abroad, and will follow and
guard the American citizen wherever he moves
6. We believe that America should be govern
ed by Americans, efiectng the same through the
ballot-box alone, the only legitimate instrument
of reform in this country.
T. We believe that the Office should seek the
man, and not the man the office, and shall oppose
the distribution of office among officeseekeIs, or
as reward for partisan services.
s. We will maintain and defend the Constitu-
ton of the United States. the Union as it ex-
lists, and the rights of the States without dimnu-
ton: insisting upon faithful performance on the.
part of the General Government b all the duties
enjotined upon it by the Constitution.
9. While we approve of the platform adopted
by tin late National Council of the American
Parry at Philadelphia, we re ect the application
of the principles oithe eighth article to American
Catholics, as unjust, unfounded and entirely un-
worthy of our country: We shall forever contin-
ue 10 proteshagainst any abridgement ofreligious
liberty. ho1dlhg it as cardinal maxim that religi.
Gus faith is question between each individual
and his God. We<utter!y condemn any attempt
tomake religious belief test for political office,
and can never affiliate with any party which
holds sentiments not in accordance with these.
10. We war with no party such, but shall
oppose all who oppose us in the advocacy of these
great American principles
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25
"PELISSIER." "

One Of the appalling events we ever heard
of is detailed BY the European correspondent
ofa Northern paper. 1t took place near Lyons
in France. 1t was no less thsn the actual guaw.
ing off of the breast of a bride by her husband
on the first night of their marriage, producing
death in five minutes. 1t was ascertained that
the man had been bitten by dog about i've
years before, and hence this horrid tragedy
The virus had lain latent in him Ave years.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25

Philosophy can add 10 our happiness in no o,bsr
manner Than by diminishing our ,niserv it should
not pretend to increase present stock bn, make
ns economists of what we are possessed Of The
great source of calamity lies in regret or anscipa-
,ion. he therefore is most wise who thinks of The
present alone; regardless of the past or future
This Is impossible to man of pleasure; it is diff.
ie"!t to The man of business and is in some degree
atIainable by the philosopher. Happy were we
all born philosophers all born with talent of thus
dlss'paiing our own cares by spreading them upon
all mankind.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25

The cochineal insect, from which beautiful
scarlet dye is derived, is imported into Great
Britain to the extent Of 1900 tons annually,
the estimated value is El49,OOO. From the
sk.worm we obtain no less than 2,7l6 tons of
silk, 2O6 tons of which are in the raw state
and are manufactured in that countey; the re-
naming $40 tons are already fabricated. One
thousand tons Of pearl shell are imported, the
whole Of which is manufactured iato buttons
and studs. "For better or for worse,' they
import no less than 100000 leeches.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25
An III Used man-Smithers, We synpathize

An III Used man.-Smithers, We syppathize
with you:
Smithers was telling US of some of his trials
He had been shipwrecked once, was burned
out twice and had to pay the notes Of three of
his friends for whom he had endorsed, fell
through man trap in the sidewalk and broke
leg, was arrested by the Sheriff on his mar
rage day for debt he didn't owe; all these e.
wills he bore without murmering. The great
trial of his life was that his wife wouldn't let
him smoke in the parlor.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25
4 FOR LOBDELLS STORE.
D. s. Mail Packet New 1atona

lES. n For Lobdelps Store, Baton Rouge,
- ~ Plaquemine, Donaldsonville, and all in
termediate landings-The fine passenger steamer
New LatOna, EMILE Gross, Master will
leave New Orleans for the above and all inter-
lRediate- landings on MONDAYS. at s QaDck P.
n, and on FRIDAYS, at 10 o'clock A. Re
turning will leave Baton Rouge on Tuesdays at
o'clock P N, and on Saturdays at 10 O'Clock A M.
For freight or Passage apply on board.
~The New Latona has sign on the wharf
at hes Landing, where will be always stationed a
clerk to receive freight during the absence Of the
boat, enabling merchants 10 send their goods di-
rect from the vessel to the boat, thereby saving
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25
TIE CAPITOL.
TWICE Il WEEE,

UFOR WATERLOO-Port Hudson, Lob
,lell's Store. Baton Rouge, Plaquemine, Donald
sonville, and all intermediate Landings. The new
and splendid steamer CAPITOL, Capt TnoMAs
URE, will leave New Orleans ior the above ports
on Sunday morning at 8 o'clock. and on WeJnes-
days at 5P. NJ. Returning, will leave Bayou Sa-
ra after the arrival Of the cars. For freight or
passage, apply on board or to
GEORGE E. SPRAGUE.
A clerk will be on the Levee to receive freight
Turing the absence Of the boat
Plaquemine, April 49, 1855. apA
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25

A letter from an intelligent source in North
Carolina written just before the. election, says
"the needless introduction Of religious questions
into politics, and the action Of the National
Convention ip rejecting the Louisiana dele.
gates, will lose us thousands of votes in the
State, Mr.. Kenneth Rayner TO the contrary,
notwithstanding. Why do not the true Amer
leans in the South, everywhere, prevent such
leaders from injnring the party and the cause,
which, o thsrwise, would triumph-Aler. Ga.
zettc
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25

A party of negroes, dressed in the newest
style Of Parsi an fashion, are now visiting Paris.
These ebon gentlemen are functionaries at the
Court of his Imperial Majesty Faustin 1, better
known as SoIouque. Among them are Gener.
al Count E!oa, Senator Grand Chancellor of the
Empire-of Hayti; Viscount Eoa, his son; Ba-
DO Simon. Senator; ana the Count de Val, Sen.
ator.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25
q. s. Mail Packet G. D. Jr.

Es1nr4.A For Vicksburg. Warrerton, New
s1$#7a& Rodney, Waterproof, Natchez, Fort
sEsassa Adams, Bayou Sara, Port Hudson,
Baton Rouge, Plaquemine, Donaldsonville. The
magnificent fast running passenger packet c. D.
IT,, r. C. Holmes, master, will leave as above
every TUESDAY, al S o'clock P NJ. For freight
OF passage apply on board, orto
CARROLL, PRlTCHARD & CO..
Union Row, SO Carondelet street
vThe C. D. will go through to Nicksburg
without detention, and will connect there with
the Jackson cars.
vThe boat will not be responsible for any
letter or package containing money jeweiry, or
other valuables, unless regular bills OF ading are
taken, specifying the contents and value, aud the
freight paid; nor for any valuable article Deposited
with the clerk by the passengers, or contained in
their baggage. le23
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25
Regular U. s. Matl Packet.

~ h For Ashton, Pilcher's Point, Skip
j;.I.Ill!l with's W Landing, E Lake Providence,
Gulf, Rodney, Natchez, Fort Adams, Bayou Sara,
Baton, Rouge, and the intermediate landings-- Reg
9lar Weekly Packet steamer FRANK LYON,
;; ~ Estes, master, will leave as above every
THURSDAY at 5 o'clock P. NJ, puncfutily,
carrying the mailspn that day. For freig6 Or
passage apply on board or to
GEORGE SPRAGUE.
1.-THE steamer Frank Lyon will take freight
!or all points on the Yazoo River as far up as
Greenwood, and reship on the steamer Aid.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25

"Felow-citizens!" said stump orator, tive
Of Governments. What people on the face
of the earth enjoy more privileges than We do!
Here we have liberty to speak, and liberty Of
the press, without onerous despotism. What
fellow-citizens, ie more desirable than this! Do
you want anything more, my countrymen. -
"Yes, stree" sang out ared-faced loafer, "this
is dry work. want suck out Of that flask
sticking out ofyour coat pocket"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25
2A81 GOODS.


HAVE now commenced receiving their Fall
IL Stock OF Goods, and inform their friends and
The public that it is their intention to keep bet
!ei and aiafger stock Of Goods, Of all kinds, to
SUIT Planters than they have kept heretofore, and
tha, no pains will te spared to accommodate their
sustomen in every particular Fall Negro CIo-
lining, nade mp or IN cloth, can be bought 1t their
ssase on the most liberal terms they have ! large
ssastmsnt on hand, and will be receisine from
nanufaeturer,, monthly. w2s
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25

Private letters from St. Petersburg mention
that Prince Gortschakoff has written to his
Government to say that up to, the 30th ult he
had received the greater part of his reinforce
ments, and that he expected the rest in the
FIRST days of July. He is said to express the
utmost confidence In the success of his efforts
to defend Sebast opol.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25

Never marry man until you have seen him
eat. Let the candidate for your hand pass
through the ordeal of eating soft boiled eggs.
II he can do it and leave the table. spread and
the napkin unspotted-take him. Try him next
with spare rib. If he accomplishes this feat
without putting out one Of bis own eyes, or
pitching the bones into your lap, name the
wedding day at once; be will do to tie to.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25

A Hartford (Ct) paper tells story Of an A.
merican who deposited 500 in the hands of
an Englishman. for which he was to receive
$25 per month until Sebastopol was taken
This was the lst of November last, and the A.
merican has reeeived his $25 per month ever
since that tinig. ~One hundred dollars could
not have been invested better.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25

~Some years ago, Peiisser, on parade one
morning got angry with an under officer of cav
airy regiment, whose tenue seemed to him quite
defective. He abused the man most violently, and
cn: him across the face with his whip The man
seized one of his pistols and endeavored to fire at
his commanding officer, bnt the pistol missed fire.
Pe'issier. swearing fearful oath, but otherwise
quite ca''n, said, Fellow, order yon Ihree days
arrest for not having your arms in better order"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25

Trouble Among the Masons.-A despatch
from Kentucky says:
Serious trouble is brewing among the Ma
sons here. Rumor says that the Grand Lodge
split in two, and it is manifest from the num-
ber of seceders, that something unusual lie
forthcoming The merits of the quarrel are
not developed to outsidess.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25

A return just printed shows that in England
and Wales, in the week ending March "a,
1855. there were 20l6 wives and 4l02 children
of militiamen receiving outdoor relief, to the
amount Of f344 6s.6d.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25
STATE POLICY.

Reform Of abuses, and retrenchment incur State
expenditures.
Education the youth ofthe co,hiry in schools
established by the State.
y A constitutional organization of the Swamp
Land Commissioners.
A more efficient administration of the Internal
Improvement Department, with view of i'm
proving our inland navigation.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25
A STUMP SPEECH.

The following specimens of quaint humor
we find in one. of our exchanges under tho
head of California Correspondence They
purport to have been delivered by stump can.
didate at San Francisco:
Fellow Republicans and Fello,v Suferey:-I am
plain and honest man, born at very early pe-
rod of my existence-which occurred athome one
night when my mother was out I have strug-
gled from obscuri,y to which an unlucky star had
doomed me- till have risen like bright exhaIa-
ton in the evening, to the very summit Of human
greatness and grandeur Gentlemen, profess no
principles-unfortuna,ely have none. On the
unhappy occasion Of my birth, dismal and mel
ing, swapped me away for another baby, and SUBJ
sequently lost me at rattle. Sad event! but who
can control his fate7 We are the creatures of des-
tiny. There's divinity tha, shapes our ends
rough hew them how we will
Twas intended by nature for great statesman.
Had lived in the days of Hannibal should have
beaten the greatest chieftan in crossing the Alps.
and il is dead certain thing that should havs
distanced Cortez in crossing the Is,hmus; he never
performed the feats did; he never came up the
Chagres river in canoe, with deaf and dumb
homhre, without red cent, or change of summer
apparel. But light heart and thin pair Of
breeches 60 merrily through the world.
Sir, every man who comes here is Columbus.
He comes 10 discover new diggins. am CO.
IumbuI Twas dead broke at home, as Columbus
was, and have come here to strike new vein.
But am not going to the Mines Oh no! You
don't catch noe up to my waist in ice water, with
a juvenile piekaxe and an inc,pient crowbar la
boring undar heat of 100 degrees in the shade, to
dig out the filthy ncre. No, sir! l am not on that
lay-I hate labor-it was an invention to vex man.
kind. prefer an offsce-one that is lucrative and
no, labo,ious; what yoa call sinecure. And if
can'tget one myself will 60 in for any man who
will divide on dead level, and no splits.
Sir, where will you find a country like thisi-
Talk not Of the oriental gorgeonsness of eastern
countries. Tell us not Of the fairy scenery which
poets, who revel in the great warm bath of hea-
venly imagination paint with golden pens on
leaves Of satin. The description of ihis glorious
country should be written with the golden wing Of
an angel dipped in the sofiest rays Of the sunbeam
upon the blushing surface Of the rose ieac Excuse
me, gantlemen, l expect the rainy season and the
time when the dust flies.
We love our native land-we honor her flag,
and we would not rob the customhouse if we had
a fair show. Bnt Congress must not put on any
airs, or We will take charge of the customhouse
and the post-ofice, and make muss generally
These are my sentiments, gentlemen; if they dom.
admit us into the Union, we will bust open the
cus,omhouse and admit all liquor fres Of duty
And now, with parting sigh for the girls we left
behind us, and hnrrah for the boys whe are com.
ing after u.s. we will adjourn and take drink.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25

The Rev. Theobald Matthew has remained
in London since his return from Madeira, for
the purpose of obtaining medical advice. His
friends will be glad to hear that his health is
improving.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25

An Editor down East has been courting, and
says it reminded him of Paradise Regained,
and then he gets on high>heeled boots and ex-
saims, "Hugging blue.eyed girl on pile of
fresh cut clover! Go away, strawberries. you
you have lost your TASTE"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25

pA queer kind Of fish called horsemack-
ere. was caught last week off Richmond I'll.
land. seas Portland, Me. 1t was eleven feet
long. gittsd seven feet, and weighed eleven
hundred ponnds.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25

uMr. Fillmore, at last advices, was II lre>
land He visited the birthplace of Burns, Juiy
18th, and crossed over from Scotland to Bel
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25

pThs number Of immigrsnts that arrived
at New York for the first half Of ths 49,.
year, is 69,476.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25
ICE! ICE: ICE!
- - - n 4RP n m - - Z

DJRE. COLD AND REERESHING-Atth the
l. &lSign of The Golden Mortar.
Having inst9 9eceived neat apparatus for the inn
mediate produciioniof Soda Water, the public may
rely on having pure article always on hand.
WM. CARSON,
my12 x Cor Main and Bank streets.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25

nMeat is selling cheaper in London than h
tho United Ststes, su,loin eu,s Of beef sslljnp
At 8 to 81 cents per pound.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25
DIR. KUNEMANN,

nTFERS his Professional services to the citi-
~ zens of IbervilIe. He gives consultations in
English, French and German. His office is on
Main street, next door to the Mayors Office, ana
nearly opposite the Court House. jane
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25

A Beddtng.out Plant.-A fast youth in the
police Office for the night.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25
s0NIMERA sEMyAMEA,
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING BY
William II. BradburM.
TERMS oF.THE SENTINEL,
..Office on Main street,.

TERMS oF.THE SENTINEL.
Subscription, five dollars per annum, in advance
No subscription taken for less period than one
year.
advertisements, charged one dollar per square
no lines or less for the first, and fifty cents for
every subsequent insertion. All advertisements
published until forbid, and charged accordingly.
liberal discount made to yearly advertisers;
payments invariably in advance.
announcements for office $40, in advance-and
each Candidate will be charged So for printing
Election Tickets. 10 Announcement of Mayor
s.; for Aldermen So so.
job Work cash on delivery
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25
ACHILLE ST. RIZIER

A G III LILLE ST. REZIER
Successor to Hiram sigler-
HAVING BOUGHT the Establishment of
Ii Mr.. HIRAM SIGLER, on Bank Street, and
after the 7th OF next month, / shall be prepared
to carry on the same line of business. heretofore
carried on in said Establishment, such as general
WHEELURIGHT, BLACKSMITH AND
HORSE-SHOELNG SHOP.
ALSO .-
LOCKSMITH, IRON RAILING AND FANCY
IRON WORK
% FOR GRAVE YARDS. .
Twill also attend to my old profession, such as
putting up and repairing of Steam EnsiMss, Sugar
Mills, SaU NILS and Corn Mills
Terms-LibeTal.
Thankful for past Patronage, | respectfully
colicit my friends, and the public in general, for
continuance oil the same. jy 90
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25
For Opelousas,

The good. safe, packet steamer
H3A{{ OPELOUSAS, W. C. NEAL, mas,
Rter, will run as a regular packet be-
tween New Orleans and Opelousas, ticking freight
for Old River, Simmsport, Bayou des Glaze, and
all landings On tbe Atchafalaya. jy7
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25
Fresh .syrups, swectmeats,

Grateful for past favors respectfully informs his
friends and customers and the public generally,
that afler temporary absence from his old stand
on Plaquemine street. opposite the market house,
to remain, He continues to receive from New Or
leans and Cincinnati large additions to his stock Of
Every DESCRIPTION of Furniture,
which will be sold at his usual low rates.
OIdFurniture takeu in exchange, or repaired at
very low prices
He also makes COFFLNS ofeyery style at the
shortest notice. He has alws1b ion hand complete
setts of Fisk's Patent Metallic Cofins, and keeps
Splendid Hearse. Prices moderate. eel5
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25
MISCELLANEOUS.

THE PROPRIETOR OF THE
sou THERN SENTINEL
GRATEFUL for the patronage that has here
~ tofore been extended him, would respectfully
inform his patrons and the public generally, that
having lately made considerable additions to his
Office, (and contemplating making considerable
with neatness and despatch, and in style equal
to any other Office, every variety Of
Job Printing
Consisting Of -.-
Handh ii all descrip- / Pamphlets;
tions; Lawyers Briefs;
Blanks of all kinds; Ball Tickets;
Bill Heads; Funeral Tickets;
Wedding Tickets and Circulars;
Cards; &c sc &c.
And in fact any description Of Job Printing, in
Black or Bronze.
And at prices as low as any other Office in the
interior of the State.
w. p BRADBURN, Proprietor
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25
ICE.

TNHE undersigned will keep ICE throughout
i. the season at Wholesale and Retail.
ap2S -sss H. MARK, Marketst.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25

A r RICHARDS Drug and Apothecary Store,
II with SODA WATER, Blue Lick and
Congress Water. e ay22
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25
"FoUR NATIONS" HoTH1,
MARKET ST.
M. MARHX. grateful for tn,

N41 favors hitherto bestowed upon him by
tltl a generous public, takes this occasion to
l.1.k8return them his thanks, and to state to
them that he has made considerable. improve
ments and feels that Ne can safely INSERT that in
reference 10 The substantials and luxures of his
table, and comfortable lodging, that bis house is
second to none in this community. Call and ex-
examine for yourselves. ap2f
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25
For Last. Island.

-@.A \ The new steamer BLUE HAM
MOCK leaves Dardennes Landing for
Last Island every Monday Morning, at 9o'clock,
A. NJ. For freight or passage apply on board, to
Roth Brothers or to Geo f. Sprague.
aug4 NJ. SCHLATRE, Jr.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25
ber, Cupping and Bleeding.
Nicolas Biehler

II. opposite Kahn's store, where he will be glad
to see all who may require his services in either
ef the above branches. He is sure that none will
be displeased who may require his services. jed
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1855-08-25
CALENDAR FOR AUGUST.
PACKETS.
New OrleaDs and Bayou Sara.

No" OEhc"Us AmU OdyOW SstEsa'
,f@"s TIE new and fine steamer M Mu.
Asa Sic, Capt. W. McCOMBs, leaves
Plaquemine on her downward trip
every Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock. Re-
turning, lea"es New Orleans for Bayou Sara and
all intermediate landings, every Saturday at S
O'Clock. je1