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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27

How THEY GRow.--Some interesting f,ct.
are stated in the foreign journals of mediciOe.
in regard to the increase of nails and hairin
man. From the statements made, it appears
that the growth of the nails is more rapid 10
children than adults, and slowest in the aoed
1t goes on more promptly in summer than 10
winter, so that the same nail which is renewed
in one hundred and thirty-two days in winter.
requires only one hundred and sixteen in ann.
mer--a fact depending on the "vis vitalis,r
which seems to be propor:ioned to il. The
increase OF nails Of the right hand is mere
rapid than the left; it differs, also, for the ali.
ferent fingers, and in order corresponding win
the length Of the inger--being most rapid for
the middle finger, nearly equal for the two
either side of this, slower for the little finger
and sIowest for the thumb. The growth Of
the hair is we'll known to be much arcelesalsd
by frequent cutting. 1t forms more rapidly IN
the day than at night, and in hot seasons than
in cold.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27
why the SigurD Democrats Refused 10
go into Cancuss

Mn PIERCE. of East Baton Rouge, imme-
diately after the election of Speaker on Wed"
nesday Ia-t, arose to make a personal explana>
ton of his position, and those who acted with
him in refusingto go into Caucus. Mr., PIERCE
said:
Mr.. Speaker-I rise to make a personal ex-
nlanation. Elected to this House as a Demo-
ccrat. nv course, as we'll as that of those who
acted with me in refusing to go into caucus
for the nomination of officers of the House uas
been subject to much animadversion. bnt l
feel confident, sir, that a word of explanation
will be sufficient to justify our course before
our constituents. / am one of those sir, who OPP
posed the nomination of James Buchanan as
the Democratic candidate for the Presidency.
And | am also one of those who voted for
Laurent J. Sigur for Congress against Thomas
Green Davidson.
1t is useless, and would be out ofplace here
to give nv reasons for voting against Thomas
Green Davidson. 1t %suffices to say when ]
voted for Laurent ]. Sigur, | gave my vote to
one of Louisa mas nobIest sons, and to a Dem,
ocrat. able to defend both the interests and the
honor of the South. But, Mr.. Speaker, did
not think, in voting for Mr.. Sigur, | was sacri~
fcinr any of my Democratic principles. But
it was said here, since the meeting of the
LEGISLATURE, that those who voted for H. }.
SiGur were not considered good Democrats,
and indeed this would be the opinion of a ma
iorily of those who went into the first caucus,
for not one man who voted for Mr.. Sigur re-
ceiyed a nomination. Now, Mr.. Speaker, we
claim to be Democrats, but Democrats owing
aIlegSance to principles alone; and in this in"
stance, as well as in all others, we were cons
tending for principles. We wanted to be
recognized in a practical manner as equals in
the great Democratic family, and inasmuch as
The caucus has recoHsidered its former action,
bv deposing one of its first nominations, and
put in his place Mr., Walsh, who voted for Mr..
Sigur against Mr.. Davidson, | shal! vote for the
nominees of the caucus, with the single excep~
ton ofthat for Assistant Clerk, whose endorse
ment of the Kansas policy of Governor Walker,
designating it as able and patriotic in the
highest degree, | now hold in my hand. To
vote for any man for any office who endorses
the course of Mr. Walker, | would esteem a
political sin, one deserving the ~severest con~
demnation of my constituents.
fMr. Claiborne, of Point Conpee, informed
Mr.. P. that the caucus had not presented the
name of the gentleman to whom he had refers
ence, Mr.. p. Winfree, for Assistant Clerk.
With that knowledge, said Mr.. Pierce, | shall
cordially cooperate with my party in tho or.
ganization of The House, and, as far as possible,
lend my aid to the redeeming of the affairs of
The State from the bad legislation which has
heretofore prevailed.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27
mag.t HARDING

We are pleased 10 notice that a number Of
our citizens have visited the gallery of this
artist within the last week. and as yet, we
have heard no remarks respecting his works
that were not highly complimentary. OF the
two gentlemen whose features he transferred
to canvass, he has had This difficulty to CON-
tend with, viz they are Two of the worst
featured gents in iown-the ugliest sinners
that he could have pitched upon TO show the
beauty aud fidelity Of his brush. All are imme~
diately struck with the striking resemblance
to the originals, and we have heard no COM
ment nnfayorable, save that the inanimate Fer-
resentntives are rather better looking than The
originals fault thai all who sit for their
portraits are inclined 10 excuse. Indeed, from
our knowledge Of painting, we consider Biz.
HARDING A. being really a very fine por:eait
painter and those ID our community who have
any desire to have their portraits taken, shou|d
lose Abe present opportunity. While che
ability OF NE. u. ~ portrait painter j. infefi-
OF to aone. il opy opinion, az present ID tile
State, his prices are pnt doxu To oae-hoB the
asaal charges dvsideralum that sIlonld moi
be les. sight o..
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27
Arrest I'd Gen. waIker.

The Mobile Register, a strong Democratic
%joa,n.l, says that Gen. WALLER was arrested
in that city on Saturday last, upon an affidavit
made before Commissioners Owen BY a mes
sroaer sent from Washington for that pnr-
pese, Ihe ease, being tsken before Judge
Gayle, was dismissed, as no true bill had been
fund against The General BY any Grand Jury.
Tie Register is very severe upon this act Of
the Government.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27
WALKER
We take the following from the Gaz,,,,

We take the following from the Gazst. =,
Comet:
Mr.. ST. PAUL introduced a preamh,.
which the following resolutions are apDo"S.ss
relative to Cenleal America.
Be it Resolved by the Senate and Ham. !,
Representatives of the State of LoujsiaO" /"
General Assembly convened, that we cons;a..
that the Americans. who went to Nicaraon.
in good faith at the i~nstigation of, and ~
the inducements held out by the peoDIs ~
Government of Nicaragua, have ACQUIRED -.
tain and determinate rights, and that thew ~.
suffered great and grievous wrongs, in not 4.
ing permitted to enjoy their property n ~,
country, and in being denied the right Of Il
ing there, and that full investigations sborn
be made, and their losses repaid as far "a NM
sibIe.
Be IL further RESOLVED, That the coursa =,
the Federal Government in AUTHORIZING n"
armed intervention of the U. s. NAVY IN l.
nestle affairs of a foreign nation, is contrs,v
to every international law, and that in the orios,
of this body, the present administration Of \.
United States, by the course it has pursvaS
in overstepping its obligations to the ciyiIiySS
world in the enforcement of the Neutrsl;,s
laws, has manifested a settled hostility y
American progress and Southern e~s4aru,ss
contrary to the fundamental spiy;.a ofEtSs
Platform of the Cincinnati Co1yen..ea 81
adverse TO the hopes of the Southern neonls
Mr.. DELONY introduced similar resolutions
in which the arrest of Walker is characterize
"a gross and unparalleled outrage in the law az
Nations and a disgrace TO the name and char.
acter of the American people" and a aaprau.
departure from The spirit and pledges Of ihe
Cincinnati platform.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27

Our SrA7E AUDiroR.--Col. E. W. RosERr~
son. the Auditor elect, vas IN tow on Friday
last, packing bis books and eIaiiels preparalo-
n 10 leaving our rown for tie Capitol, 70 enter
upon The duties which The people lately elrri,
ed him (by the highest majority gigen) 70 per,
form for the next I'VE years. He seems in
the flush Of healtl, aud spirits, and altogether
is 10 fine trim 10 undertake the work and res
possibilities Of his office. We trust lie viii
"have a good lime Of IT,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27

~ On The 7th uIfimo, President Comonfort
of Mexico, executed a grand coupe detat,
overurning the constitution recently adopted,
dispesing the National Congress, and proelaim-
ing himself Dictator. In the new plan he sets
forth, he promises to convoke, within three
months, a congress which shall frame a new
constitution, and provide for the election of a
ruler by the people.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27
u The correspondent of the True Dens

@ The correspondent of the True Dele
under date of Baton Rouge, Jan. 20, says:
The caucus democracy have had a hard
road 10 travel, and without things mendecon~
siderably, they will find the road before them
still more rough. The people are getting
tired of the zone man power and now that
they see what can be done by a few determined
and faithful men, they will profit by their ex-
ample: and if few men can thwart the well
planned schemes of the most expert politicians,
what will The people do when they rise 10 their
might, to rid themselves Of the incubus which
has for years Paralyzed the democracy of the
State.
The election of Messrs. Welch and Shep.
perd vas triumph. Mr.. WEIGH voted for Mir.
Sigur, in the recent contest in this District,
and Mr.. Shepherd was The able supporter
Of the Hon. Miles Taylor in the second
District. Tile caucus was compelled to
recede from its first position, and the nomina-
tons first made were withdrawn.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27

GET A HoME.-Get a home, rich or poor,
get a home, and learn to love that home, and
make it happy to wife and children by your
beaming presence: learn TO love simple pleas
ures, flowers Of Gods own planting, and music
of his own; the bird, the wind, aud waterfall.
So shall you help to stem the tide of desola>
ton, poverty and despair that come upon so
many through seorn of little things. Oh. the
charm Of the little home; comforts dwell there
that shun the gilded hall of society. Live
humble in ynar little home, and look TO God
for a grander one.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27
GDe LegtsGatmrE.

Bacon ROUGE, Jan. 2O.--The House met
at 10 O'Clock and organized by electing WV.
Pugh, Speaker.
No opposition was made to his election.
The House being organized. the Governor
proceeded to deliver his annual message.
Mr.. James Welsh, of East Feliciana, was
elected Chief Clerk by occIamaticn.
Mr.. 6. B. Sheppard, of 81. Mary, was elects
ed Assistant Clerk, in the same manner.
Mr.. j. II. peraIta was reelected Sergeant
alarms without opposition.
Dir. Gray, of Claiborne, was elected Door
Keeper.
For Translating Clerks, Messrs, Brianf, Al
p%ulenie and Rabateau, were elected without
opposition.
+. D. Lewis was likewise elected Warrant
Clerk and Messenger.
After the reading Of The Governors Message
bv the Clerk, the House adjourned.
BATON ROUGE, January 2l.-House The
following bills were presented.
Mr. Fuiler--lo organize a Board OF Public
Works.
Pierce--To dispense with the printing of
the journal in the Safe paper.
Laurason~To suppress gambling on steam
boats.
DfelA-Iol lHG iEiAl - stdFC5 IA II" ~
leans.
PoIk-An act to repeal the law granting
bounty on ship building.
Brggs-An act relative to the printing Of
the acts Of the Legislature.
Fulier-An act 10 close Bayon P5aquemine,
A message was received from The Governor,
vrtoinr the bin for the relief of the owners of
land located in the Second Draining District Of
New Orleans.
Also an act for the relief of Jas. Forsyth.
Finding that it is impossible, in consideration
Of other important matter that we should pub
1ish, to insert The whole of the proceedings as
they occur-and that it is almost useless to
give The meagre telegraphic synopsis-we
shall, from time to time, copy just as much as
we can conveniently do, which we conceive
will have Il special interest for our re d -.
Jan. 22.-Mr. Fuller, resolutions requiring
the Register Of the State Land Office to report
the whole number Of acres of swamp land
sold-the number of acres sold since the first
of March,, I855-the amount received in the
Lard Office since first of January, 1857, and
certain other information. Adopted.
The resolution relative TO furnishing news.
papers to members, was called up, and the
number of papers having been reduced from
10 to 3, il was adopted.
NOTICES OF BILLS.
Mr.. BrusIe, bill for the relief of G. w. Bay.
ley. late postmaster of the House.
Mr.. Gray. a bin TO abolish the Office of Su~
perintendent Of Pubtic Education.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27

U. S. SENATOR FROM L~oUIsIANA.--The
Washington correspondent Of the New York
Times writes to that journal on the 9th inst :
Letters from Louisiana indicate that Hon.
Pierre SouIe may be elected to the United
states Senate, to succeed Mr.. Benjamin. The
disposition has been to find Il successor TO Mr.
g.. from the Interior or western part of The
State, as Mr.. SiidelliS from the eastern section;
but the hllibuSter excitement has created a
widespread and earnest sentiment in behalf
Of Mr.. Sonic, and it is not Improbable that
the West will consent to waive its. claims in
his favor, taking lis chances in securing the
successor to Ar. SiIdell when his term expires.
or sooner, if he should resign. Ex-Governor
Wickliffe is also much talked of as Mr.. Beuia-
minis successor, among those who are not for
Dir. SouIe.
It any change of a Minister to Mexico
should be made, Mr.. Benjamin will be urged
for the ploee, in all probability. He would
nnquestionabiy represent the United States
Government with ability; but The friends Of
Mr.. Forsyth, the present incumbent, still ins
sists upon his retention--and. as he cannot be
removed without bringing three Southern Sen.
ators ont in open, active hostility 10 the PRESS
dent. The chances are that Mr.. Buchanan will
not rotate him.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27

THE BRoTHERs HAAsE. 1T will be seen by
advertisement, that The Brothers HAAsE have
purchased the extensive Dry Goods establish
ment Of Mr.. r. GALLAGHER, (who has been
so long and favorably known as a successful
merchant) and viii in future conduct the bus
siness nnder the style Of Haase Brothers
Both reared ID The parish, known to everybody,
appreciated for their high moral worth and
strict integrity, we predict for the Nessrs.
HAAsE a most successful future in The new
business into which they have launched their
fortunes and their energies. We perceive that
they have just received a fresh supply Of sea-
sonable goods.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27
PLAQUEMINE
The NAnrs o. MrmBrrs or THE LrGIsLA.

THE NAMES or MEMBERS OF H LEGIsLA-
TURE.--For the benefit of those who may
have business with any of the members of the
General Assembly, nov in session, and would
be glad to learn their names, or who, in Pc
rusing the proceedings of The Legislature,
would be anxious to know which parish or dis
trict each member representative have cons
cIuded TO keep a list of The names of the mem
bers in our paper during the session, and the
party designated to which each belongs. The
list will be fouad this week on our first page.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27
AGED.

-vT put DC Slati4 HIS " ti4G
people generally, to notice the spirit
in which the Legislature has com
menced its labors. There seems an
evident determination ofall at the end
of sixty days to be worthy of the
motto, swell done thou good and faiths
full servant"
Economy, which is the true basis of
republican legislation, appears to be
the first thoughts Of all, or nearly all
of the members. Various retrench>
ments have already been made, aud
others of greater Importance arc un>
der consideration. The fear, however,
when a feeling of this description
takes possession Of Legislative body:
is, that it will 90 to the other extreme,
and subvert Il good and wise retrench>
ment by. Ridiculous propositions to
economist nIon some minor matters,
scarcely worth the notice Of the Legs
isIature. Let our representatives, If
they really desire TO decrease The pub
lie expenditures, strike first at the
largest and most glaring extravagan>
cies, and not at tile smallest and most
contemplate. In the latter category,
we notice the reduction in the House
Of five newspapers each, from the
number allowed to members. The
object Of this resolution in the first
%pIace-the resolution granting a GER
tain number Of newspapers 10 each
member-was evidently that the reps
resentatives of the people, by taking
that number of papers from various
sections of the State, they would
thereby learn something Of the wants
Of the people, aud thus do their duty
more faithfully than if they did not
know the peoples sentiments-for it
is we'll known that it is through the
press that such information is mainly
obtained.
There was a less successful attempt
to cut down the number of enrolling
clerks, and also ali attempt to abolish
the office of Postmaster. These, al
though they may be useful and wise
retrenchments, are small to some
others that might be made.
The motion Of Nix. PIERCE, TO do
away with the publishing Of the Jour>
nal of the House, las it was usually
done long after the Legislature ads
journed) seems to meet with some n
couragement; we are not prepared to
speak Of its utility. 1t would un~
doubtedly save the State a great X
pense.
These are signs, however, hat the
present Legislature, more than any
that has preceded it for a long time,
is determined TO 60 TO work in earnest
in doing their duty to their constitu>
ents, ably and faithfully; and for the
exhibition of such a spirit, the mems
bers justly deserve the thanks and APP
probation Of the people.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27
a. See article on third page, entitled .'Inter-
nal Improyemeots-Levet or Outlets"

The LITTLE PlLGRlM--This is the name of
a beautiful little paper for children, Which we
should have noticed before. It contains 4 vast
amount Of useful and entertaining reading in
a small rpaee, and is the very Thing FOR Young
America. Specimen copies will Be sent TO all
'siio desire t,e1n. It is published by Grace
Greenwood, at Philadelphia. viii he editor
forward il 10 u regularly ]?
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27

The WATERS or THE GULF.-The Aeade-
my of Science ia New Orleans has received a
paper, purporting to demonstrate The fact that
the waters of the Gulf, on the borders Of
southwestern Louisiana and thence TO Texas,
are The ~saltiest which have been submitted 20
scientific tests; and chat, BY the process Of evap-
Grafton in tanks, salt OF q supeFioe quality,
equal to Turks Island, may be obtained.
Between Corpus Christi and Brazos Santa.
go, there is a lake some 200 miles in length.
About forty miles from The latter place, a skifT
cannot proceed. il consequence Of soIidifed
sals, ia large cakes, extending clear across Che
passage, and but Few inches beneath the sur
face. Opposite this place, on the side Of The
main land, crystalized salt is seen piled up in
blocks, one upon another, and shining in the
sun like glaciers Of lee. In various parts in
the prairie Of the main land, there were seen
on The same occasion that The writer saw the
above, what appeared to have been small ponds
of water, but having been egaporated, there
was left about an inch of salt, which one could
serape up IN his hand like snow. and already
prepared for use. II seems strange to us that
our citizens have not long since commenced
importing salt into The States from the mex
baustible mines here alluded to. Near Mata-
Mexico, there are similar lakes Of salt
which are made use az solely IN that country,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27
Ncm a"oOcrtGacmlemts.
fl C.RRD.

r HAVE this day disposed Of my eutire inter-
! est iB the store kept by me mp TO Ibis time, in
tins place, TO the Messrs. HAASE BROS.
In returning thanks 10 my friends and CUSTOM
ers for their numerous Eavnrs, beg leave, TO
solicit their continued favors to the new firm.
r. GALLAGHER.
Plaquemine, Jan. 22d, 1855.
THE subscribers having this day purchased
the store Of +. GALLAGHER, beg leave y
inform their friends and the pnblic generally,
that they intend to carry on the business mad
its branches, and hope by strict attention. to merit
a continuance of the patronage extended % te
late firm.
HAASE BROTHERS.
Plaquemine, Jan. 22d, 1858.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27

ALLEGED CURE FOR DRUNKEENEss.-An ex,
change recommends The following as an infalv
iibIe cure for beastly intoxication: Whenever a
person is in a stupid and insensible state, from
the abuse ofintoxicating drinks, lay him. on his
right side, elevate his left arm, and pour cold
water down it slowly. Before a common pit
cher full can be emptied, the man will walk,
perfectly sober.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27

DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF MARRIAGE PRom-
IsE.-Miss Bertha Blattmer aged twenty years,
and lately a teacher in the common schools in
Brooklyn. has recovered $4,000 damages of
John A. Saul, a married man of that city, for
breach Of promise Of marriage.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1858-01-27
HOUSE AND LOT
Blacksmith Shop and TO0es'
FOR SALE.

TINE Dwelling House situated on the coT9ea Y
Il Pipkin and Bank streets, formerly owned -
resided in by Hiram Sigler. The house y q lfsAE
dwelling, in good condition.
There is also for sale in connection VIA y.
above, the Blacksmith Shop on the same ".
gether with all the tools, &c, pertaining
For terms and further particulars apPlg g