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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24
Special Nottees.
a GARD.

THE undersigned respectfully in
Il forms the citizens of Bayou P~laquemine
and vicinity that they have taken rooms at
Hebert's Hall, for the purpose of taking
Ambrotype pictures. They respectfully invite
ladies and gentlemen to call and examine their
specimens. To those wishing pictures, they
would say that they need not fear getting any
inferior pictures palmed off on them, Ia too COM
mon practice by men calling themselves artists,
who, in reality, neither know or care anything
about the art or its progress, further than to suit
their own selfish purposes) Persons having pic
lures taken in the Eastern States or Europe are
respectfully requested TO produce them in our
rooms for comparison. We are prepared to chal-
lenge superior p%ictures0 competition with any
artist on either continent, as one of the party
has experimental in the art from its earliest in
fancy, having operated with great success in the
principal cities in Europe and America. The
patronage Of those wishing Superior pictures is
most respectfully so licited, Call without delay,
as our stay is limited.
ian-10. WILSON & STEELE
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24

The Execution of Kennedy.-Patrick Ken.
nedy was yesterday executed within the walls
of the Parish Prison, for the murder of James
Cruise. He spent the morning in company
with a priest, who accompanied him to the
scaffold, never quitting his side until the fatal
cord was severed. The doomed man appeared
to be resigned to his fate. When led forth, he
bowed to the persons assembled in the prison
yard to witness the execution, and exclaimed
several times, God bless you ALL" The death
warrant was then read by a Deputy Sheriff; the
hangman disguised as a negro, adjusted the
moose, Kennedy in the meantime continued in
prayer. When he had finished, the rope was
cut, and he was launched into eternity. He
died in a very short time; his neck probably
broke. He was about Sc or SO years old, and
a native of Ireland. The terrible deed for which
he suffered was committed while he was in
toxicated. His end should be a terrible warns
ing to all who indulge in Intoxicating liquor
Bulletin.
Costlow was to have been hung with Ken.
needy, as participation in the same crime, COM
mitted suicide by poison a short time before
the hour of execution arrived.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24
The District Conrt.

Judge WIN. b. ROBERTSON takes bis seat on
the Bench on Monday next-tbe January term
of the District Court for this parish. The ex>
piration of his term of Office is now approach
ing, and we can truly say that he will take
leave of his onerous duties with a popularity
undiminished, and with the well-wishes of his
District for his future prosperity. 1t is under~
stood, we believe, that he declines a ~reseIec-
ton.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24
The ambrotKno Al.

A writer in the Journal of Commerce gives
some interesting facts concerning the art of
photography, from which it appears that but a
short time ago there were one hundred and
fifty daguerreotype rooms in New York city.
employing on an average five persons; but now,
by he introduction Of new processes not easily
attainable, many Of the old operators are ir-
retrievabiy ruined. The finer texture and
subdued c%oloring of the plate glass ambroy-
type led to the REIMBURSEMENT Of the metallic
plate, so that The unnatural glare of the latter
was avoided, the effect produced being more
like that of a fine engraving; nor is the image
reversed, as in the daguerreotype. Another
advantage is that the impression is taken in
simultaneously, so that the features are not dis
turbed by fatigue or Impotence. The pheto-
graph is another process much in use, which
approaches more to The old style Of miniature
painting, the pencil being employed to a con-
siderable extent. though the lineament and
general expression an conveyed by optical
apparatus, as in the ambroype, except that pas
per is substituted for plate glass.
The above beautiful art of Ambrotvping ia
now being practicedi in our town, in the high
est grade Of its perfection, by Messrs. WILSON
& STEELE. Their stay among as cannot be
of much longer duration, we learn, and those
who have not yet caused their features to be
made imperishable, by sitting a few seconds
before the camera of these gentlemen, should
not lose the opportunity; for it may be years
before another chance like this occurs for pro-
curing portraits of such fairhfulness and dura4
bility, and finished with such skill and beauty
by the artists brush.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24

easily B~uilding.-A letter from Lisbon,
Portugal. says: 'Therp is nothing of p~articu-
lar interest to be seen in the city, except, per-
haps, a chapel in an old church. about I6 by 10
feet large, said to have cost S4,0O0,Ooo. 1t is
built almost entirely Of amethyst, corneIian,
lopis, carrara marble, porphyry, and other pre-
cious stones. The three sides are filed in with
mosaic plates representing scriptural subjects,
and at a short distance cannot be told from the
original paintings. Two candelabras in this
chapel are said to.thaye cost $4,000 q piece;
they are Of silver, gilded, and are the only
things Of value left by the French, who knew
not their worth"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24

N-We return our thanks to Col. NJ. of
Baton Rouge for his order to send hin cur paper. We as
sure him, that although VIC neglected to send him orr paper
without an order "a practice We do not often follow, for
fear the recipient might kick it out Of DOORS We shall be
certain in future to mail il to him regularly, for we have d
high opinion of his appreciatve mind, and feel convinced
that the Sentinel will not lose 'caste" by expressions
from him growing cut of a more intimate acq naintance with
it. Travel it along, Colonel.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24
Death of VIVA. E. Edwards.

This gentleman, an extensive sugar planter
near this place, and long a prominent lawyer
of Plaquemine, died after a short illness on
the morning of the 10Th inst, at his planta.
lion. He leaves behind him a large and in>
t~eresting family TO mourn their sad bereave-
ment. Nr. EDWARDS was a native of Ken
lucky we believe. and at the time of his death
about fifty years of age, we presume.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24

Is Kansas 10 be Free MIR. Stevens, of
Georgia, in the debate in the House, said, "he
had never advocated the Kansas Nebraska bill
As a Soa,hern. but as q national and constilu>
tionaI measure. Although he should like TO
see Kansas admitted into the Union AZ a slave
Stale.h he tnougbithere was no such probability.
Not only the laws of climate and production
but those Of population, would prevent ii, and
so Of the other territories.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24

Nicaragua Meeting.--A large Meeting was
held at Banks Arcade, in New Orleans, on
Tuesday evening last, relative to aiding
WALKER. Spirited resolutions were passed,
and large sums subscribed. Ed. RAwLE as
President, assisted by eleven of the most
prominent citizens as Vice, Presidents.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24
For.the Sentinel.
One OF the Wants of PIaq uemine.

As the question Of closing Bayou Plaquemine
is again being %agitated, by petitioning the Leg
~islature, would it not be well for US, who suffer
SO much by this great nuisance, to say something
in regard to Bridging it at the same time p
What a terrible tax to a small portion of the pa
IRISH is this Bayou-nct taking into consideration
the tax on a few of us. To what inconvenience
are we not all placed when we wish to cross
What a horrible place in low water! What a
dangerous place in high water, with drift run
ming SO thick that often the boats cannot cross!
Then again, Of how much drift-wood is not the
lower part of the State deprived, which now am
nually floats down the Bayou only to cost the
State thousands Of dollars to keep aaoatl Then,
| say again, let us pile the Bayou and bridge it
at the same time. and my word for il, the entire
community will be thankful. JR.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24
nThe "Ambrotypist and the Conscript,' by Flint
WINCH viii, probably, appear in our next.

UOur patrons will observe that the flood of
advertisements upon US at present, renders our space for
news and other reading matter very limited. This pecu-
liar favor, to such an extent, will not, we fear, be of long
duration. Should we be so fortunate, however, as 10 have
a protraction Of such favor, we shall do as they do in the
city on such occasions, issue an Extra-and we shall be
most happy to be obliged to DO so.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24
professor Leta,s Eyeglasses:

We hive great pleasure, says the Picayune,
in laying before the public the annexed letter
from the gallant Col. J. B. Magruder, U. s.
Army, to Professor Leia, giving his testimony
to the excellence of the Professors Eye-Glas-
ses, and also to the u%nerring certainty with
which the Professor, after a glance at the eye,
selects the glass which is precisely suited to
supply defective vision. This is only one of
many hundred equally satisfactory testimonials
to the Professors skill and the superiority of
his glasses:
St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans, Jan. IG, 1857.
DEAR SrR-Please accept my voluntary testi-
mony in favor Of your admirable lenses. for ewes
of defective vision. Having been near-siglIted
from early youth, | have never been able to use
any eye-giass which | could hitherto procure, lest
my sight might be further injured. The glass
which ! obtained fiom you, is soft and perfect
and does not affect the eye iniuriOnsly in The least
perceptibie degree. The u~nerring certainty with
which, after a glance at a strangers eye, yon select
from hundreds of glases, that which suits perfectly
the particular aphericity of his eyes, is highly as
cTeditab'e to you as an artist, as it is curious to the
philosopher and man of science. Those who NAV
call upon you for your services will never be dis
appointed.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant.
~ ]. BANKHEAD MAGRUDER.
Lieut. Colonel U. s. A.
To Prot. Leja, optician. &c.
We cheerfully subscribe our testimony to
the above. II il true that Prof. LEJA can
select aproper pair of spectacles merely BY ex.
aiming the eye. Call at our Office and see =
pair of his manufacture.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24

UThere are those who like TO see a mass Of
editorial, no matter upon what subject or subjects. Such
persons will probably be pleased with the appearance Of
our paper to-day. An unusual quantity of editorial, how
ever, is not evidence of a superior, or an exceedingly iu-
teresting, paper. The greatest tact, taste and ability lie
in the scissors, at last.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24

% Sam Johnsing's' communication is too
badly written-too personal-much too political for the
present hour CHS pen couldn't make or unmaAe a Judge eff
the District Cour0-entirely too uousensicaG, after the Chi
Biography is decyphered, and altogether too hifurlutin'-
to find space for it in our columns. How do you like that,
sam2 Not knowing you except by your mon de plume"
we can of course be allowed 10 speak pretty freely.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24
Us REWARD.

GTOLEN from my residence in the town" of
- P~laquemine, during the nightof the 31st De :
cember last, a beautiful
Pointer Dog Pup,
belonging 10 DR.. Thomas S Garrett, aged 8 or 7
months; rather white, with very fine, smooth
hair, and a few buckskin spots on different parts
of the body.
/ win pay S25 reward for the delivery of the
Dog, and $50 for evidence sufficient to convict
the thief. SAMUEL MATTHEW'S,
iaI7 per JOS. H. ERWIN.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24

UThe Republicans of the Maine Legisla>
ture have nominated Governor Hamlin for
United States Senator, for the term of six
years from the 18th Of March next. Governor
Hamlin was the Senator for the term ending at
that date, but resigned a few days ago 10 as
sumo the Governofship of Maine.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24

U-The steamer "Natchez,n treated us with
several times Ct on her "Calilope,'' on Thursday of last
week. Eat, ba! be! bi! DO! bum}-oh! such music!-
Imagine an elephant or two, two or three lions, a dozen hy-
enas, several mad bulls, fifty cows and a hundred calves,
all on a bust and going il with a rush" and you viii
have some conception Of the music Of the "Calliope" But
the thing is yet in its infancy.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24
Negro Hung.

Adrien, the negro condemned to be hung
some time since for setting fire to and consul
ming a store at Bayou Goula in this parish
was to have been hung yesterday, (and we
presume was) on the spot where the crime Of
incendiariSn was committed.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24
For Sale Cheap.

THE undersigned offers at a very
radrcod Mice he following property: A
baautifni dwa1Iina house, with Kitchen and out
house. with two lots of ground measuring each
40 bv 1877 10 feet, situated and well located in
Has:eviIle. corner Merriam and Fifth Streets
For terms apply to HENRY KEAYS.
;,p-10.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24

The Consamptivs,.-The Savannah Georg~
ian, of Tuesday evening last, says:
During the last six days twenty-nine per>
sons. in the far gone stages Of consumption,
emigrating from the severity Of the Northern
climate, have visited the city, some to main
here during the winter, others, whose eases
were at the last stage, going futher southwark.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24

nThe Richmond Enquirer learn that "there
is a reasonable prospect" that President Pierce,
at the close of bis administration, will make a
tour through the Southern States.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24

T Hon. THos. GREEN DAVIDSON will please
accept our thanks for a copy of his speech on the Power
of Congress over Slavery in the Territories" We shall
take an early opportunity to refer to its principal points
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24

Gen C0ss' Suceessor.-Zachariah Chandler.
who has been chosen by the Republicans Of
Michigan to replace Gen. Cass in the United
states Senate, for six years from the 4tb of
March next Isl merchant of Detroit, and, At
the sane tinle,'a jealous politician. He was
the wing candidate for Governor Of Micbiean
in 1859, but was beaten by the Hon. Rober.
MeClelland, the present Secretary of the Intes
rioF.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24

Tender ForehougAL-Devoted Wife: 20,
what a fine monument! Wouldn'tyo like to
have such q one as that, dear?n.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24

Missouri Sendtor-The following IS the
vote by which James s. Green Democrat. was
elected Senator from Missouri, on the 18th
instant: Green, 80; Benton 81; Bennett. So
Alas poor"Bullion r thy light is snufFFed out.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24

GMonday and Tuesday nights last were
excessively cold, which, we presume, our read.
ers about here are fully aware. There are no
fears as yet, however, for the safety of the 80,
gar cane plants.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-01-24

EHealth is the GREATEST Of all bodily plea
suFes but the least thopghtof.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-08-24

oh'c aoAss-A large republican rai6oAt;on meet
ns VS. held nj Cincinnati he 20th ins which Gov.
Soase appeared and delivered spsscn
1Hs 1HOuE ExcTIcN -The St Louis Dewoc70. Of the
On met has official returns from one hundred counties Of
A.ssscI', and Rollins - ahead, wish nine counties 70
oeme In tnicsL Is of the opinion tina. rnIess The sex
Tes perpesTase frauds the shape OF unotcal returns
W. Roins q certainly e'eo.ed The Missouri E>pa1eo~
has obBeii returns from ninety eight counies, and I'M
cfcis rom nine In ali Of whsh E.ewss Is three votes
ahead.
RsrrrLcAs syIoosy DouBrsp.-A radical democrat
writing 70 the Buffalo Epalc, gives "a bis opinion that
he republican party will be beaten this FALL uuess they
dsavow tito 20; schemes rrt through last Legislature
by The Regency.
TEE RssuIr IN TEXAS Tho Galveston Ne,os or the 18th
inst esysThe returns Of the election, fa' received
up to the hour Ct going to press are given In columns
today some sixy counties have bsen hoard from, par
TALLY IN full, and Fights Of them have given
cri!iee FOR Iunneisscne small and others very large
n VIVA. kas already been received Kennels leads Eous
shout 600 and the balance OF tho Sste will doubt
less increase h.s majority 70 nine ten Thousand Of ess
4 CASpIpArr.-Tho Fulton GG,,th stairs tea; Mr. VIM.
Leslie Of Phoenix IL said 10 be the +. N q slate
If the party does nc cell CUT candidate lcr Cans Cc
missioner the GINNING fall. II he fails in getting tina.
nomination. he would take mat for state Prison Inspector
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-08-24

sSip I'm AvlpE Lane. The sale OF The peisvxe
apdt 10 Kspsa has been oonclloee. II prod uced
tttT Otc. fud W Woocon. receiver o, public Moneys
has deposied IN the sub.ueeriy a. q fov's $3.50 oUo-
ihe remainder CT The rsy having boon made the
United ssvs Geasery ~srsnv. Tlo vhcle az 'un, goes
to the Indians.
siAfK Fan Tho rou Toir safe T.y VII be held 70
tho cry n BsTso hs y's- on the ch III eGh AMI eh
day. Or October.
PoersIs1Ep sl-- the postmaster rrred Job sor, At
Bov ards station, Taylor ooarty. Ca n the surrcg
Railroad tht oB the 10Th ib. 40 owe, seer on tbe
pkosd named Rook. II appears that on Sunday aftoY
Johnsou sDd Ko,s ed been drinking pretty free
ngtile ~. and lad I'D dIhcuiy IA The pis Joi
ie rons homo, was ,Lo,, and body found
bsxt morning Rocz, IN wrpe mpsny Re I'd been seen
enrorsnF and cusTreDg, cou5 not be found Oter cir
cur ssDtial evidences cad 70 BELIEF At Rock Lsd
siifuily thoi LIN.
AycIBsR LHrHTY - sITrH CnI y vRar1a-Tbe
Btenuvi'le J5Bfal tsyt tha WeInesday resident f
Prince lie m county, Va, NAMED era. ford vas com
mitd 30 sl b. Justice Kapkey. CHARGED vah declaring
"bat te sbolitlonft, that he believed negro as
good he vas he behaved himself and ms, utsinIus
BY ,reskipe that peTsops have the rsbt a. proper
IN slaves uDder the Law" This tie second oase on the
kiro vtSh lea oocaod IN lh oouny and only the 10 I'd
In the Ftate
No 2s Esc,r -Ensine Company No a. OF New York
city, arrived In Toy The steamboat Saturday NOM
irr, ~ T0ue for sTatoss. they me, IN Troy By
he ,ecsrio cor milse 81 Ergiuo Company NO. a. Who
eco-ee rem - he depot, vbee hey tock DC sss Tor
sr-rcIt sy-ngr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-08-24
wiiIi.msburg CITY News.

srrtISs HjRsrT WAGON ISo CONTENTS About Q
o'clock saturday morning ofosr Ooahsn Arrertea Ger
man, named Andrew Boabe, at the Grand stree, ferry,
on suspicion of having IN hs possession stosn horse,
wagon ard lead Of potatoes. Yesterdays farmer from
Rocrswsy sppeared q; tho bnh district station house and
claimed the properly nsppears that man In bis empoy
ssrt for mrket 90 friday night and PROBABLY becoming
Intoxicated fe out % re saigon ct bast Ner YORK and
was some~ Lat blurred Tho horse continued on unu "a
ken charge ~ Hoube, who concluded 70 tase tne pro
duce W market and spose OF a. Re vas disposed OF "
beng ocsed up Tor exam nation 10 day.
Fns.-Abou, O'Clock ye terdsy mrnins qusnasy Of
refuse material Deposited The cellar Of the mat factory,
In Division avenue near Ninth street, took IRE from spor
tsneoUs combustor i vweztnsusbed before any con-
lSe ve tope,
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Tlae grsasy with sw itlsri&zd.
20 TEE KDy-oE or TEE E1Rl..r.

NEW YoRB, August le, lsb7.
yocY variable psper has contained very severe bus Just
ssvscsrres sYcsty win Switzerland, ard you deem
rightly hat srch treaty dis eliminating Against part
Of citizens. % unconstitutional, and never ought Z,
been ratified by TIC late President: Ills certtn
y -, and what makes the wrong mere palpab'e, and
shows /: to gross peco OF folly lie 'scs hss We
have acrally paid United Sa En:er &c 900 for four
yercs sonsummste s:s treaty whereby actually put
our Si4eas In much wone positon than they Stood Ia
BEIGE. We snow to be fact ,hss New YORK citizens
Of ne Jewih faith, ~hiis. doing brsnsss IN canton
who. siron hey cxcuded oy treaty, STOOD on
6s reserved sh;s End refused 70 ser New York
cit.c L. any Questions crceds-azd a.
wbeI serg abroad Carries cert Gca.e Of church TO hat
roc-s dong actually baup,ussed the Swiss
'horses Bot this yeeis'arce must ceaze ol
by treaty subjected 70 the rules and regulations
VI ins csnton wherein residing and thereby Obliged
IN their creed We may veil mention III 81, 10
With citizens OF the jewish persuasion bat Louis
Espo'eon simply Informed thase Sh~rsi people II
!'enca saejec. xS roet!ed he wouit compel Iii shs
S~iss In the French empire TO leave and this
scufse Of his Majesty vced the Swiss that
they nd better give ur the POINT y the french
csn:srnsS.
The Sgiss Uprrnl-s highly respectable seueman-ha.
prs Srrsh defence which deem . very lame ore ae
de@ns Il boi siy Iosus@ IN States n toe Cnior,
fore hos. real ess.--snd .hs yesnc
'cn is fo,rh obeh's people right in deerivns our
c=srs accoup. Of their creed uDder old aud orae
ara every prtyf'
ese ssht, so6 in fact. n.lc'pe, Ia 1857, loQosi
scu &c irgurc what : believes doo5 no. believe
We feel rave neither The President Ger Ca.s VIII ap
prove the continuation 0: rescs disgrace
the aEe live In and $50 hoIs and tru their st'en
ton mar not alone hn called n Tho sw:ss treaty r TO te
restes with most a. hc Pswers $50 Continent SoS cept
Nsnce psere cur sitzenr Of al creedr prohbi ed
asc perverted from following trade, as.nsss
patton, according N treaties made Nth government
whereby either seouiYe the rights OF the favored
misunderstanding, n :ac:, rights q: a..or suniac
c;3zeps In seemingly granting them some concessions 10
the local s~s IL these osee~ whereby they deprived
or every right ezcep. - .cou'n srd spend ioney Ger
ts.ny st.D .hese .bpgS bat stb0sb fs1,e nay
hopa for bea. t.L alG ;syes or thing from
oUr present Administration:
oSs WHO EAs BEEN LEROD.