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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17

ful innovation-and God only knows the des~
tiny which such an infraction of the hottest
instrument the pen of man ever drew up, will
create for our country and its institutions.
But the erasure will be made if the Anti
Americans are successful in their career. A
black line will be drawn across the clause
which cow forbids a foreigner from holding
the highest offices in the Union. And then
then, perhaps, Senator BENJAMIN may get the
reward of his apostacy to the interests and
welfare of his adopted country. He will then
have clutched the bauble that lured him-wiIl
have attained 'King, Cawder, Glamis, ALP
and nay God hare mercy upon has soul!
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17
ADVERTISEMENT.
BAYOU GOULA La. Nav 13fh. 1876

BAYOU GoULA La, May 18th, 1856.
Editor Of Southern Sentinel.
Dear Sir In your paper of the 10th, appears
a Gard over my signature, TO which you made
PREDATORY remarks, supposiDg that the attempt
to poison myself occorred at Bayou Gou!a
which ! wish you to correct, if you please, in
your next paper for l am ve' ytar from dream.
ing that have an enemy at this place who
would lnjure a hair on my head; but on the con.
trary, / have, and do, consider every man living
here as amongst The best Of my friends, high
minded honorable citizens. There is ~aIlusion
made in some parts of that card to occurrences
in other parts of the Parish, and if the shoe fits
any of those persons they can wear it; but no
~allusion was made to any person at Bayou
GouIa. The attempt at poison occurred in
New Orleans; and there are singular circum-
stances attending (which may yet be traced up,
and for this reason | did not mention the place
in the Gard; and had hoped that those who
were instrumental in it might feel the point Of
the remarks about suspicion being attached to
them which might lead finally to a discovering
of the real eulprit.
Again, in the second line of the Card, the
words political friends is used where intend
ed to use the word particular friends, alias
enemies, &c, and in the fourth line from top,
instead of "Poison that they administered it
should read Poison that they had administered,'
&c.
Please make these corrections, in any man.
ner you think best, and oblige, yours,
Respectfully,
A. ]. CHAPMAN.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17
Nicaragua

We have no news from Nicaragua since our
last; and from the fact as then stated, that a
British frigate was blockadiug the port Of San
Juan, the utmost anxiety and nneasiness is
| prevalent in New Orleans, relative to Walker
and his little army. 1t is stated in the North~
ern papers, and not without some shadow of
truth, that his arms were not as victorious at
Rivas as stated, and that there can be no ques~
ton but Walker, his army, and every Ameri-
can citizen in Nicaragua, are in a most critical
position. And in this attitude of affairs, is it
not most singular and unaccountable, seeing
the palpable interference of England in the
affairs of South America, that our Government
does not send a naval force to San Juan, to
prevent any insult to our flag, or injury to our
commerce, and to protect the lives Of American
citizens? But what else can we expect of an
Anti. American administration? Iii waging a
war against Americans" in its civic capacity,
as boldly proclaimed and it seems that it is
not only Indifferent to the fate of Americans
in Nicaragua, but sympathizes with Costa Rica
in its ruthless and savage war upon the native
citizens of the United States! Democrats!
nti-Americans! you are all, no doubt, pre-
pared to endorse the present course Of your
administration? Shout for joy, for, probably
at this moment. a volley of musquetry is rat-
Ting the death-knell of many a warm Ameri-
can heart, who has had the misfortune TO
become a prisoner of war,
Since the above was in type, we find the
following, among other telegraphIc dispatches,
in the Pcayune of Thursday. If it is indeed
really true that the President has concluded
to act like a man of sense and a patriot, we
can only say, Gin reference to our remarks
above, respecting his conduct,) in the language
of Col. Dumas, in the Lady Of Lyons, I'VE
recant."
The Susquehanna for Nicaragua.
WASHINGTON, May l4.-The u. s. steam
ship Susquehanna has been ordered TO San
Juan del Norte.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17
American Nominations.

At a Convention of the Delegates of the
American Party of the City of New Orleans.
held Tuesday evening, 18th inst, the following
gentlemen were nominated for the several off.
ces named:
For Mayor-CharIes NJ. Waterman.
For ComptrollerSThomas Theard.
For Street Commissioner--Amadee Guvol.
For Aldermen, FRS. District--W. H. Rodes,
A. Landry, 1. H. Place.
For Recorder, First District--Gerard Stith;
For Recorder, Third District--Joseph Solo
mon.
For Aldermen, Third Distriet--J. v. Gour-
dain, P.S s. Wiltz.
For Assistant Alderman, 18th W~ard--Leonce
Burthe.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17
The naturalization Question.

We take the following extract from a letter
of the Picayune's Washington correspondent
which has been laying on hand for SONS days.
We beg particular notice to the i~taliclsed
lines, as confirmation strong" of the verify
of arguments hitherto advanced by US, in proof
that Democracy and Black Republication
sympathize with each other; as also do we
ask attention to the last sentence, as an asser-
ton similar to what we have hitherto advanced,
and of the truth of which there can be no
question. When the day is past, and the
danger is at hand, but 100 close to be parted,
then, perhaps, those of the American people
who now so unnaturalIy league themselves
with those who are strangers in feeling to the
character of our Institutions, will see their
error, and acknowledge the truth, the justice,
and the patriotism of the "American'' press.
The letter says
ain the Senate, on Monday, Mr. Adams. of
Mississippi, called up a bill of the last session,
amending the naturalization laws. The Judi
ciary Committee, through Mr.. Toombs, made
a report recommending that the bill be reiect>
ed. On motion of Mr.. Adams, the bill was
then made the order of the day for the 18th of
May. 1t requires a residence of twenty>one
years as a IRE Prerequisite to citizenship. When
it up for consideration. we may expect
an interesting debate upon it. OF course
there is no hope of its passage through the
Senate, for The Black Republicans appear to
rie 10Th the Democracy, in intense hostility to
Americanism. ] think, nevertheless, that the
discussion of this question will strengthen the
American party in the South. There is no
longer a doubt that the political supremacy of
the North, in the Federal Government, is due
to the large influx of Foreigners"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17

We had the pleasure of a visit, a few days
since, from our old and honored friend, Col.
r. A. STEWART, and were gratifed to learn
that all necessary arrangements were about
being perfected, and that "ground would be
broke" in a short time, for the great Junction
Canal, Tin which enterprise he is the main
spirit,) connecting the Mississippi river with
Lake Borgne, at a point about ten miles from
the city, which was originally suggested by
Mr.. ELLET, the distinguished engineer, not
only as an improvement that would be of
great benefit to the commercial interests of
New Orleans, but which would, also, in con-
sequence of the increased outlet for the river,
make the water above for a long distance,
much lower at high water, and thereby decrease
the danger of overflow.
OF the importance Of this canal, we COM
mented at length, some eighteen months since,
and had the honor, in a lecture at the Me-
chanics' Institute of New Orleans, Of having
our paper referred to as the first whose notice
Oh tue great improvements SaVe IL HnPulSe'
which has finally grown into that Importance
which guarantees its early accomplishment.
have no doubt that it viii effect a great
and beneficial change in the maritime and
other interests of our emporium, and richly
compensate those whose public spirit has
thrown them forward, with their funds and
their energies, determined that an enterprise of
such utility shall not languish for want of
We are sure that the funds will be
returned with an abundent interest-and while
the work will rebound to the honor of all.
win be a lasting monument to the spirit and
energy Of its original protector, whose name
we have alluded to above.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17
Our gable.
Grahana's Magazine.

Graham's Magazine.
This old and time-honored magazine, we
perceive, has changed hands. WATSON & Co,
80, South Third street, Philadelphia, are the
new proprietors, and we wish them the utmost
prosperity. They promise to bestow upon it
the fruits of much experience in their line,
and make its future superior.if possible, to The
high character which "Graham," has hitherto
borne, for its choice literature, and beautiful
and appropriate engravings. Terms-Three
Dollars, ia advance; or, two copies for Five
Five Dollars.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17

Cure for Cutaneoas Afections.-A French
physician recommends The use of pomade of
protosutphate of iron, as a suitable remedy for
those diseases or affections Of the skin, which,
in their essence are secreting, and which gem
orally occur in Emphatic temperaments and
constitutions. II is also stated that in the dis.
ease known as pyrosis, when it is unaccom.
panied by excessive liberation, or organic ma
lignant disease of the stomach, or BY disease
of the liver, the most marked benefit will fol.
low the use of GALLO acid.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17
THE village of PrattsvilIe is thirty

THE village of PrattsvilIe is thirty
n six miles from Catskill, though which it
has daily communication with New York, by
means Of stages and steamboats,, or railroad
For beauty OF location-amid the wild scenery of
the mountains, and purity OF ART is unsurpass-
ed.
The pupils are received into the Rector's
Family, and subjected to PARENTAL Discipline
faithfully taught, and enjoy the comforts of a
Home. The number is so limited, that each may
receive every attention requisite to promote
Mental progress.
The Principal will receive those boys who re-
side in New York, or vicinity, at the ''Astor
House, preceding the commencement Of each
session; and, at its close, accompany them from
Prattsville to the city.
The year is divided into faco sessions the Sum-
mer, commencing the first Wednesday Of May;
and the Winter, the first Wednesday of Novem-
Der. Vacations the months April and October.
TERMS $125 per session: Modern Ian
uages, SIS per session, Invariably in advancs
Music, Sl2 per quarter, for Organ or Piano
Yoval Music, GRATIS.
Drawing and sketching from Nature for which
rare advantages are offered, $40 per session.
Each pupil furnishes his own towels, napkins,
sheets and pillow-cases, also, silver fork and
spoons. Every article should be distinctly marked
with the owners name. myl7
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17
Baton Rouge American Convention.

Baton Rouge American Convention
We cannot allow the present week to pass,
without urging our friends-the friends of
the American party-to arouse themselves as
of yore, when battling against their ancient
enemy, and at least take some steps to send
delegates to the Baton Rouge Convention,
which meets now in a short time, and of
which we have given previous notice. We
must admit that it is notifying to US to wit
ness the Indifference that is widespread rela~
tive to the prospects of our party. It is poor
encouragement to us. We are laboring dill
gently at our post, to promote the interest of
the great cause; but, unless we are aided,
these efforts are vain, and can make no more
impression upon the solid column of the ene~
my, than arrows shot into the wind, or the
impress of matter upon a shadow. We do
not say that any e~xertion that could be made
would be likely to be crowned with victory,
but that should not deter us from the attempt.
Yet, we have allowed our opponents to walk
triumphantly over the field. when we could
have easily beaten them. We allude to two
wards in the Police Jury election, last Mons
day. If this caIlousness or Indifference is to
be continued. we had as we'll haul down our
banner, stack our guns, and I" hang up our
bruised arms for monuments" than to strug-
gle any longer single.handed and alone.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17

T We refer our readers and the public, to
the card of our young friend, OSCAR LAUvE,
Esq, a graduate of the University Of New
Orleans, who has commenced the practice Of
the law, in our town. Mr.. LAuvE is too we'll
known TO the people of our parish to require
any Introductory remarks at our hand. 1t is
enough to say that he is enthusiastic in the
pursuit of his profession. His Office is the
same IS that Dc the Hon. ZEEoN LABAUvE.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17

Origin Of SaadsOiches.-Lord Sandwich.
when Minister of State, having passed twenty.
four hours at a public gaming table, was so
absorbed in play, during the whole time, that
he had no subsistence but small piece of beef
between two slices of bread, which he ate
without even quitting the game. This new
dish was ever afterwards, and is to this day
called by the name of the minister who ~inyept<
ed it.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17

u The vital knot of the nervous system is
not larger in size than a pins head. Upou
this tiny speck depends the life Of the nerves,
which is the life of the animal system. What
ever portion of the nervous system remains
attached to it lives, while that which is separa-
ted Immediately dies.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17
WHO wants mnmhara

a friend writing to US from Hermitage
PostOfiee, West Baton Rouge, asks if we
know Of any person who wants to purchase
coed Cypress lumber. He says;
Il win deliver good Cyress lumber on the
bank here, payable on The FIRST February next,
With interest added, at thirty dollars per thou
sand feet. This Is as low as the Louisiana
Cypress can be purchased for cash. IF Won
knca of contractor in your place, who wishes
s. purchase on these terms, ! win Be glad to.
s1pp,y him, provided The paper is made So
49, ! csa make il meet my own, at the above
$3.50 Inc cost of taking it from here. win
~ ue mach, Is q iathoat can be bought al
w GaEa, Twelve miles above mel which
fhe cost in Plaquemine.6
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17

1--WE perceive that the respectable jour
nails such as the National htelligencer and
Louisville Journal, notice and correctsthe gross
error of the telegraph by which d. C. LABATT,
of this city, was pronounced q defaulter. We
expected nothing less from papers of high
standing and intelligence. At the same time it
is painful 10 reflect that where one Journal
~refntea, fifty will recklessly circulate the slan>
der -
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17

THE BAEJo-Ginger's conundrUm.-asam
do Jon know Why the life Of a young couple
to BE- married in Plaquemine tonight, will
never BE- darkened?" Sam didn't know.
" Because they are ever destined to live
Brigbt.'
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17

ET The proceedings of the Pennsylvania
Legislature, for 1878, contain a resolution
prohibiting the members of either House from
entering the legislative chambers barefooted'
and from eating their dinners on the steps of
the capitol. Rather aristocratic, that.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17

II By referring to Mr.. A. J. PowEL1's adj
vertisement Of valuable lands for sale, it will
be perceived that an addition has been made
to those already published under the head of
the q Parish Of Ibefyille, . which deserve par.
ticular attention.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17
For Sale.

- A comfortable Residence, situa-
sa 7 HINted on the corner of Canal Avenue
and Plaquemine streets, is offered
~lS@f for sale cheap, with all the out
buildings, garden, fruit trees, &c. There are 3
or A arpents of ground connected with it,
n-Terms liberal. For further information,
apply to [my171 ]. S, FUTILE.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17

An Acceptable Present-Wo were much
gratihed a few days since, by receiving a half
barrel Of choice vegetables, butter, etc, from a
lady friend on Crosse Tetg. to whom we ex-
tend our most cordial thanks, and trust she
may always Be blessed at the proper season,
with IN abundance Of such l%uxuries.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17
The Police Jury Eiection.

We have had no returns of the Police Jury
Election of last Monday. But we have under.
stood the Anti. Americans carried the day
without opposition, in all Of The four wards.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17
Runaway

AZ From me in this parish. at Mr.. Gays
40 Plantation, on the morning of the 14th OF
x this month, a slave by the name of FILE
y MING, a mulato about 26 or 81 years Old
S feet S or 6 inches high, of a firm and honest
conntenance, fine front teeth and rather heavy
features: speaks slow; is very good blacksmith
and works some at carpenters work; had on
when he left 4 hickory shirt and cottonade pants,
. rafbar old white hat and an old pair of shoes
I will pay a liberal reward for his appearance:
mn CHAS. EATON.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17
THE CINCINNATI CONVENTION.

~SN NO S0F~ - A4NoS p ~ AA1
friends.
THE CINCINNATI CONVENTION.
The political leaders here have arranged
hat the entire Northwest, except Michi-
gan, will cast their vote at Cincinnati, as
a unit, in favor of either Pierce or Doug
las. Michigan insists on supporting
Buchanan.
THE ADMINISTRATION AND KANSAS.
Administration men are secretly prom
Using the admission of Kansas with the
Topeka constitution, after the vote of the
convention,
THE ORIZABA AND THE EURYDICE.
The officers of the steamship Orizaba
have been officially advised to resist the
British frigate Eurydice if any attempts
should in future he made from that vessel
to board her at San Juan del Norte.
CONGRESSIONAL.
In the Senate, to-day, Mr.. Clayton
proved by Mr.. Crittenden that Mi. Cramp-
ton distinctly admitted last February that
the statement that Mr.. Clayton had ever
admitted the British title 10 the Island of
Ruatan was %unfounded.
RIOT AT CONVICTION, KY.
LOUISVILLE, May 13.-Despatches re.
ceived here to-day from Covington, inthis
State, report that a Turnverein celebra-
ton being held there by Germans had re-
suited in a riot.
The police had attempted to serve a
writ, when fifteen or twenty shots were
fired.
The Germans are reported, at the latest
accounts, to be barricaded in the hall.
The Mayor of Covington had called on
the people for assistance.
A message is expected from the Presi-
dent recommending the forcible main
tenance of the Clayton-Bulwa treaty.
NICARAGUA RECONIZED.-PADRE vi.
jill. RECEIVED.
WASHINGTON, May 14.---Padre Will
presented his credentials to-day, as Minis
ter from the Government of Nicaragua,
and was at once received with cordially.
The President, in his reception speech,
said that he was determined to see the
neutrality laws of this country enforced.
From the Baton Rouge Gazette.
ARRIVAL OF THE EMPIRE CITY.
New ORLEANS, May l4.---The Empire
City arrived to-day, bringing San Fran
cisco dates to the 18th ultimo. Indian
troubles in Oregon are undated. SIEVE
raj fights had taken place in several of
which the Indians were victorious. A
number Of whites had been murdered.
The Empire City brings no news from
except the report that Schles-
had been recapturted, and that it
supposed he would he shot.
The U. s. steamer, St. Mary. was at
Panama. A lengthy correspondence had
place between the commander and
government of New Granada, and O.
theirs, and was published at length in the
papers.
FROM KANSAS.
Late advices from Kansas stale that
Grand jury had found a true bill a.
gainst Robinson, the pseudo GOVERNOR
He attempted to escape from the territory,
but was stopped by the citizens of Law
renee.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17
Il
Saturdays May II, 1856.

u We invite particular attention to our
Terms, on the first page, as, in all cases, we
shall act in strict conformity with them.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17

@ The river has risen considerably at this
point, within the last week, and is now higher
than il has been this year. We believe it is
still rising.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17

u We are under obligations to Honorable
GEORGE EUsrIs, Representative in Congress,
for several valuable public documents.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17

Ri. Rev. HoRATIo PORTER, D, D., yisitor-Rev,
D. G, WRIGHT, Rector-Mons, Antonio PoR-
TO, Professor Of Modern Languages, and Draw.
ing in all its branches-Miss D, NJ BoorH
Teacher OF Vocal and Instrumental Music.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17

T See the addition to the lengthy adver-
tjsement of HART, AUSTIN & Co, of Planta-
ton Goods, Farming Utensils, and Hardware.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17

T See advertisement of Negro Runaway;
and also that of valuable Cottage for sale.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17

FAMILY SCHOOL FOE BoYs,
PransriAe, Greene County, Nep York.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17

U Louis Napoleon is foFty.three years old,
and the Empress thirty.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17
NcM a"OOrt(sel1eMtg.

OSCAR LAUVE,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
PLAQUEMJNE la.
D-Ofice, the. same Us that Of zenon La
bauve. Esq. my17
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-05-17
Letter from mississippi,

The following letter comes from a much
esteemed friend, whose kind attention and well
wishes, we assure him, are highly appreciated.
Nothing so invigorates the energies ofan editor
as to receive a kind and encouraging letter
from a friend and subscriber, most particularly
when it contains a beautifully engraved repre-
sentative Of a half eagle! You shall never,
dear friead, be in want Of the Sentinel, while
"B." directs the helm.
-, Miss, May g., 1856.
Dear Brad am much pleased at the
improved appearance of your journal. / am
this morning in receipt Of it, together with
your prospectus, which was received with q
hearty welcome.
Am sorry | cannot do something for you
towards the circulation of your interesting
journal. Nevertheless, you have my hearty
wishes for your success, and that of the party,
for which you have SO z~ealously contended.
May fortune smile upon yon.
Enclosed you have FIVE dollars, which place
to my credit and don't forget to mail me
the Sentinel regularly, for | should be lost
without it.
We have had an unusual 1ow Of rain this
Spring, and our river is out Of its banks, and
the whole valley under water, doing an i'm
mense deal of damage to the planters in this
section, there being hundreds of acres of
cotton now a1oat nnder water, the result of
which is a depletion Of fear and disappointment
on every countenance.
Your friend, -